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  • Опубликовано: 30 сен 2022
  • I'm back with another ferry adventure, but this one was on a different level. DFDS was a real eye-opener - join me onboard for an incredibly cheap voyage from Oslo in Norway to Copenhagen in Denmark. This must be the only bargain in either country at £60 including my own ensuite cabin!
    Filmed overnight from 6th - 7th September 2022.
    Map courtesy of DFDS
    Music courtesy of epidemicsound.com
    'Fields of Plenty' by Rune Dale
    'Dreamers of the Shore' by Volcan Peaks feat. Cody Francis
    'Phd in Love' by Velvet Moon
    Hi, I’m Steve, a travel reviewer from Scotland. Join me on my adventures as I discover my own country, often visiting places for the first time, so hopefully it's as much of an eye-opener for you as it is for me! Don't expect expert opinion, just a very honest journey of discovery. Sometimes featuring my intrepid sidekick Alicja, sometimes featuring adventures beyond the borders of Scotland. Enjoy!
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Комментарии • 858

  • @legionnairegonk4425
    @legionnairegonk4425 Год назад +223

    An observation: the everyday / average urban parts of Norway always look like the poshest areas of England... Clean, well maintained, uncluttered, everything with good design. Very envious of people living in such a good environment!

    • @janetmackinnon3411
      @janetmackinnon3411 Год назад +31

      THey control their oil revenue...

    • @markwhidby5148
      @markwhidby5148 Год назад +33

      @@janetmackinnon3411 Yeah, if only the UK had done this. They also have high taxes but also much lower levels of inequality. I would love to live there.

    • @thomaswislocki2804
      @thomaswislocki2804 Год назад +29

      @@janetmackinnon3411 Aye Janet, Norway invested their money...Westminster wasted oor oil bonanza..

    • @steve-marsh
      @steve-marsh  Год назад +37

      Absolutely love it over there, so clean, friendly, definitely like the future!

    • @dextermoon11
      @dextermoon11 Год назад +20

      @@anianoenrique2115 Nonsense. Nobody decides about such details on your house (or anything else), it's entirely up to you if you want your house to look crappy. Source: I live here.

  • @biggles1222
    @biggles1222 Год назад +103

    Your production quality and charisma is unmatched Steve! Keep up the good work and I look forward to your next adventure😎

    • @steve-marsh
      @steve-marsh  Год назад +7

      Thanks so much :) Camera handed over to my better half next week ;)

    • @enriqueolivares6638
      @enriqueolivares6638 Год назад

      ⁠definitely the music is the downside for every documentary , I opted to turn off the volume because the Marsh’s blog is worth the inconvenience

    • @ncard00
      @ncard00 11 месяцев назад

      This ferry needs to switch to “green” fuel to stay competitive with growing customer demand for substainable transportation.

  • @zmack862
    @zmack862 6 месяцев назад +12

    Aww, brings back some childhood memories! Been on this lady a few times while she was called M/S Athena and sailed for Viking Line between Stockholm and Mariehamn. One of the wow factors in the early 90s was that half the car deck was sectioned-off and housed a kind of theme park with golf simulator, arcades and some other big moving hydraulic simulator. Love how innovative these ferry companies have always been. The whole "cruise ferry" thing got started due to the rivalry of Viking Line and Silja Line and really pushed the standard for how ferry travel is now done.

  • @allanjensen1195
    @allanjensen1195 9 месяцев назад +8

    Thanks Steve for this - I used to live in Copenhagen and have taken this route several times - the last time in 1996. Oslo and Copenhagen are my 2 favorite cities in the world; sparkling clean, facinating, vibrant, exciting, with politics and policies focused on making lives fo people and the planet better. Thank you for taking me back to some very happy memories

  • @boldporcupine
    @boldporcupine Год назад +66

    I spent a week in Copenhagen this past summer and I found it to be the quietest major city in Europe I've ever been to. Outside of the main attraction areas, people were very quiet and some neighborhoods didn't even have cars moving through them but for a few every ten minutes. The parks are very tranquil and the general vibe was low key. Can't believe you took the ferry there and just split. Maybe that's your thing, I'm new to this channel. Definitely going to try a DFDS to Oslo. Subscribed.

    • @MrWorldcruiser12
      @MrWorldcruiser12 Год назад +3

      Visit Oslo its even worse

    • @OmmerSyssel
      @OmmerSyssel Год назад +16

      @@MrWorldcruiser12 worse? How can a calm city be something negative..

    • @alf-erikritsland1051
      @alf-erikritsland1051 Год назад +21

      He made a nice video, but he's dead wrong about Copenhagen.
      We don't call it Wonderful, Wonderful Copenhagen for no reason :)

    • @matsv201
      @matsv201 Год назад +2

      I always find copenhagen to be the most noisy and stressed out of the nordic main cities. Even Stockholm is more chill, and Stockholm is not that chill. Oslo and Helsinki dor sure is.
      The there is Aarhus, Åbo, gothemburg and Malmö as well. I never been to trondheim so don't know how it is there.

    • @finncarlbomholtsrensen1188
      @finncarlbomholtsrensen1188 10 месяцев назад

      @@matsv201 Its nice in Trondheim also, at least when I passed through many years ago (I have visited a majority of the famous wooden Stave Churches around in Norway, and have - passed the one sold to Germany also!).

  • @AbsolutePernilla
    @AbsolutePernilla Год назад +25

    Scandinavian ferries are a thing of their own. Inexpensive but fully equipped entertainment ships. You should try the ferry lines between Stockholm to Åland/Finland/Estonia, but beware, they're more party than travel sometimes. All the cities are beautiful and Åland is a small treasure on its own.
    Btw the Helsingør castle is supposedly the castle Shakespeare had in mind for Hamlet, and Helsingør is a pretty, little town. Just across lies Helsingborg in Sweden, and just to let you know the ferry culture, Swedes from the region frequently goes "touring" or tura which means they buy a ticket and spend the evening going back and fort between the towns having dinner and drinks on board. We love our ferries.

    • @steve-marsh
      @steve-marsh  Год назад +2

      Thanks so much or the comment! Loads of inspiration in there!!!

    • @soudley8
      @soudley8 9 месяцев назад

      Wonder how Shakespeare (1564 - 1616) found out about that castle ? No photos or anything .

    • @bunkie2100
      @bunkie2100 5 месяцев назад +2

      One of the reasons for the low cost of the Scandinavian ferries is the very high taxes on liquor and cigarettes. The ferries do a very good business both in the on-board bars and in the duty-free shops. When my sister lived in Stockholm, she and her friends would take the ferry to Finland to have a weekend out as the drinks were cheap.
      When I was visiting Copenhagen in 1970, we (I was staying with a family friend) took the ferry (a very short ride) to Sweden. I was really surprised that, as soon as we arrived, we got right back on the ferry. I was disappointed not to get a chance to see Malmö, as the entire point was to buy a couple of cartons of cigarettes.

  • @finncarlbomholtsrensen1188
    @finncarlbomholtsrensen1188 Год назад +20

    As a Dane and a Shareholder in the Danish Shipowner/Ferry Company, DFDS (also sailing ferries from NL to England and as a pure freight/truck ferry from Esbjerg to Hull) I thank you for making this film! I have done this trip many times, from in an inside cabin for 4 and in an outside, luxury cabin for two, with a large window and view for sailing through the Oslo Fiord in the morning. A small rocky island is passed with hardly room for a single summerhouse and formerly also the constant oil spill from the, by then brand new German Warship Blücher, which was sunk during the invasion the 9th of april 1940! With a fresh crew they wasn't able to stop the water coming in from a hit with a Norwegian torpedo from an old Fort to the side of the fiord! It was pumped dry from fuel oil some years ago, still being considered a war grave, because many men were lost.

    • @steve-marsh
      @steve-marsh  Год назад +1

      Thanks so much for this comment, really appreciate it :)

    • @ninaelsbethgustavsen2131
      @ninaelsbethgustavsen2131 Год назад

      Faren min, født 1927, så Blücher bli skutt i senk.
      Sjekk video på YT.
      "Erling Frank Gustavsen".

    • @finncarlbomholtsrensen1188
      @finncarlbomholtsrensen1188 Год назад

      I saw Your verdict on the southern DFDS route to NL, which I had forgotten (It is my one offer as a shareholder in DFDS, if I want to go to England). But being a major Ferry Company they also sail in the Baltic and in the Mediterranean. At one time also from Esbjerg to Harwich but they stopped this some years ago.

  • @billlane1000
    @billlane1000 Год назад +11

    Another well put together vlog.
    60 bangers for a trip on that ship has got to be the best deal around

  • @reesestevenson5492
    @reesestevenson5492 Год назад +9

    That really is incredible all that ferry has to offer! 19 hour trip with your own room and the boat looks like it has enough to do to keep you occupied.
    I always love your videos, my friend! I'll admit, this is the first one I have had time to watch in a while! It was great as always.

  • @paulm.d3003
    @paulm.d3003 Год назад +18

    Wow I wish I had as much enthusiasm as you Steve. I love my travelling and adventures, but you are in another league. Always great to see you out and about on your journeys.

    • @steve-marsh
      @steve-marsh  Год назад +1

      Haha cheers Paul! I'm 90% of the time knackered :D

  • @Joe90V
    @Joe90V Год назад +32

    Such a friendly, personable style of videography, it's like travelling with your best mate :)

    • @steve-marsh
      @steve-marsh  Год назад +5

      Thanks so much mate!

    • @mstrdiver
      @mstrdiver Год назад +1

      @@steve-marsh- Steve, is that fresh or salt water @ 12:55 and how warm is the water?

    • @mstrdiver
      @mstrdiver Год назад +1

      And what a beautiful trip he took us on. Thanks Steve!

  • @kevinhickson8099
    @kevinhickson8099 4 месяца назад +7

    What a fabulous country Norway is.been all over Norway over the years Steve. .and it never fails to impress

    • @mholtebeck
      @mholtebeck 3 месяца назад

      The question is did he choose the 5-year loan or the 30-year mortgage to finance his cup of coffee? When I was there I used 10 NOK to 1USD (it was 8:1) and I had to stop converting. I couldn't do anything about it anyway. I went from Norway to Vietnam. 20$ in your hand in Norway gets you a cup of coffee and half a sandwich. In Vietnam that's all 3 meals and more than enough beers for the full day. Norway is beautiful. BTW- it helps if you have family/friends in Norway. My cousins covered a lot of my trip.

    • @mithrandirthegrey7644
      @mithrandirthegrey7644 2 месяца назад

      Their prices sure never fail to impress me either.

  • @Markmeister1989
    @Markmeister1989 Год назад +46

    Great video! Here is a little history lesson for you about her. She was built in 1989/1990 for Viking Line as m/s Athena and she sailed on the Stockholm-Mariehamn route purely as a 24 hour short cruiser. She was sold in 1993 to Star Cruises together with her sister ship m/s Kalypso (now scrapped). DFDS bought Pearl Seaways in 2001 but her name then was Pearl of Scandinavia. I think she was the biggest ferry in the world for a couple of months when she was delivered in 1989/1990.

    • @drdoolittle5724
      @drdoolittle5724 Год назад +3

      I thought all ships had to be scraped for barnacles, before they were scrapped! lol

    • @Markmeister1989
      @Markmeister1989 Год назад

      @@drdoolittle5724 haha autocorrect is a bitch. 😅

    • @steve-marsh
      @steve-marsh  Год назад +6

      Thanks so much for this! Ahhh I love the comments section :)

    • @chrishintz1077
      @chrishintz1077 Год назад +2

      Nice to know that sailing expertise is a tradition carried on to this day, perhaps rooted in necessity, but nevertheless. Thanks for the info rundown.

    • @geirleirvik1478
      @geirleirvik1478 Год назад +8

      You would enjoy the Oslo-Kiel cruise, they actually have the world’s largest cruise ferries Color Fantasy and Color Magic. It is not much more expensive at from about £65 round trip Oslo - Kiel - Oslo. You can get Oslo Copenhagen round trip from £20 - still it depends a bit on the season and special offers

  • @keithharrison1453
    @keithharrison1453 Год назад +26

    The DFDS Harwich to Esbjerg needs to be re-instated. Great shame when that was run down, then stopped. I was raised in Denmark, and travelled on that route many times from child to adulthood. Originally, it was like getting to Denmark the moment you were on board. Good times started even before setting sail, and only stopped when back at Harwich! Restaurants were spot on.

    • @alisonlee3314
      @alisonlee3314 Год назад +3

      Yes. I did that trip several times, and absolutely loved it!

    • @finncarlbomholtsrensen1188
      @finncarlbomholtsrensen1188 10 месяцев назад +2

      Sadly my Company, DFDS (I'm a Share Owner (minority!)), only sails goods from Esbjerg to Hull today, besides having routes from NL to GB (And many other places, up the Baltic and also in the Mediterranean!). I never managed to use it myself.

    • @keithharrison1453
      @keithharrison1453 10 месяцев назад +2

      @@finncarlbomholtsrensen1188 That's a shame, it was a great service, but was run down to be more commercial and less ferry cruise in the final years. But when it was running properly, it was a superb service, and made trips to Denmark an absolute pleasure.
      Taking one's own car meant it was no problem to drive anywhere, and with all the luggage needed. Likewise, when coming back, one could fill the car with Danish food and provisions.
      We usually drove straight to København, stayed there for half the time, visited Tivoli every night, then spent the rest of the holiday touring the rest of Denmark, including all the places where we once used to live. Very happy times.

    • @barvdw
      @barvdw 9 месяцев назад +1

      @@finncarlbomholtsrensen1188 I suppose the Esbjerg to Hull is limited to freight only, nowadays? I don't think there are still passenger ferry routes from the UK to anywhere north of the Netherlands...

    • @finncarlbomholtsrensen1188
      @finncarlbomholtsrensen1188 9 месяцев назад +1

      @@barvdw A friend of mine had a son being educated in by then owner Maersk, and if not filled with lorry drivers Some came as only - trailers, being managed by the crew), they did accept passengers, so he (+wife) came over as a passenger. I have asked the present owner, DFDS (I'm a Shareholder) if is is still possible, but sadly no!

  • @stogieguy7
    @stogieguy7 Год назад +2

    “It’s like the Shining hotel in here…”. Steve you’re awesome. Not only are your vids fascinating, but you give me a good laugh as well!

  • @Dahrenhorst
    @Dahrenhorst Год назад +5

    I did that last year. When I found out about this option, I could not believe the prices. The Ferry is comparatively simple and frugal, but it does its job. My sister lives near Oslo, and when I visit her in future, I will always use this service from now on.

  • @halfthefiber
    @halfthefiber 9 месяцев назад +5

    I was on the same ship a month after you filmed yours. With the dinner buffet and solo ensuite cabin, my trip cost ~£100. It was relaxing and fun (there was entertainment onboard), and I will not hesitate to do it again.

  • @sarimento1
    @sarimento1 Год назад +1

    Steve! Absolutely beautiful video! Congrats! Loved all the scenes, sunsets, sunrises, pool, music tracks, location ID's. editing! You did a totally marvelous job capturing the beauty, ambiance and surroundings of the voyage! Thanks!!

  • @benyhone
    @benyhone Год назад +8

    Long time viewer; First time Commenter: Get back and do the saunas in winter! Love your videos mate, and particularly the ferries. You’re giving me lots to put together to build a trip around. Hope to see some more Cal Mac stuff soon. Thanks for delivering one of the highlights of my Saturday! 👍🏻

    • @steve-marsh
      @steve-marsh  Год назад +2

      Cheers for the comment Scott! :)

  • @trr9230
    @trr9230 2 месяца назад

    The quality of the content you make, Steve, hats of to you!
    I thoroughly enjoy your videos and I think I speak for a lotta people😊

  • @bernicebest
    @bernicebest Год назад +8

    That was £60 well spent Steve, the size of that ferry was overwhelming more like a luxury cruise ship! not that I would have ever considered going on one, it was terrifying when one twice the size cut across the bow of my nephew’s yacht! It was the size of a fifteen story building, 🫣 you captured some magnificent architecture on your stroll round, the scenery from the ferry was stunning, and the water in the pool looked inviting! a lovely tour all together, no wonder they named a song after wonderful Copenhagen! Well done Steve 👏👏

    • @steve-marsh
      @steve-marsh  Год назад +2

      Thanks Bernice! Yeah, this was much more like a cruise to me :)

  • @55rimshot
    @55rimshot Год назад

    Another fantastic video Steve! It brought back happy memories of our trip to Oslo and Copenhagen many, many years ago. Can I also congratulate you on your choice of music. It creates a warm rewarding experience. I look forward to your next video!

  • @NaCreagachaDubha
    @NaCreagachaDubha Год назад

    Love Steve's videos. Really well done and his enthusiasm shines through every minute. Fab!

  • @joegrey9807
    @joegrey9807 Год назад +5

    Great trip and great video, I'll have to add that to the 'to do' list. Back in the early 90s as a poor student I travelled around Scandinavia for a couple of weeks, the ferries were the best bargains then too, the ones from Stockholm to Helsinki seem to rely on everyone drinking their bodyweight in vodka in the bar, which a lot of passengers were obliging with! Copenhagen might not be Stockholm, but it's still lovely, and the central station is fantastic - if they take out the food stalls it would look how I imagine Valhalla would be.

  • @blackie-jm9tr
    @blackie-jm9tr Год назад +1

    Fantastic video, Steve. Your information for budget travel is greatly appreciated. You make it fun and exciting. Will definitely consider that ferry ride now!

  • @6yjjk
    @6yjjk Год назад +13

    From a Brit in Finland who isn't brave enough to do the whole sauna->frozen river thing, I absolutely agree that you must go back to Oslo in winter and do that :P

  • @bradleyharrisYT
    @bradleyharrisYT Год назад +2

    All that for £60? Incredible. You’d easily spend more than that for a night in either of the two cities.
    Thanks for another great video Steve!

  • @7cColin
    @7cColin 5 дней назад

    Your channel is excellent, hugely enjoyable and informative! thank you.

  • @Andy-yx9kp
    @Andy-yx9kp Год назад

    8 minutes into the video and I’m already a fan of your accent 😁…….. and top notch camera quality, sound, colours, images and catching narrative. thank you, well done 🙌🏻

  • @wasawyerjr7377
    @wasawyerjr7377 6 месяцев назад +2

    Congratulations for a channel worth watching! I am 64, semi-retired and appreciate that you are frugal, travel, walk and act like a "normal" person.
    Years back 😉I did the Eurorail backpack around Europe (Western), enjoyed a ferry from Germany to Norway on another trip... As an American who "might" make one more adventure to Europe - it will be budget - and your videos will be appreciated. Thank you again for taking us along. Cheers!

  • @shaunryan6
    @shaunryan6 Год назад +1

    A few pics of menus would be useful. This was very interesting thanks.

  • @jimcrawford5039
    @jimcrawford5039 Год назад +2

    Thanks for this Steve. What a beautiful city Oslo is, as is Stockholm, Helsinki and Copenhagen. I used to go to all these when I was a young seaman around 1960/61.

  • @squinugie2091
    @squinugie2091 Год назад +16

    Great video as usual Steve but you don't spend long enough in the cities. Copenhagen is absolutely stunning and you are a quick train ride from other amazing places including Aarhus and Roskilde and you are so close to Sweden over the bridge - Lund is really pretty.

    • @steve-marsh
      @steve-marsh  Год назад +3

      Yeah, time is often against me (normally due to accommodation costs). I've spent longer in Copenhagen in the past, we've just never really clicked

    • @-_James_-
      @-_James_- Год назад +5

      @@steve-marsh I guess it depends what you're looking for. Copenhagen is a real city. Oslo is the capital village of Norway.

    • @frodehagen8690
      @frodehagen8690 Год назад +2

      @@-_James_- You are right. Only one million in the city area. Size isn’t everything you know. ,p

    • @-_James_-
      @-_James_- Год назад +6

      @@frodehagen8690 It's not about the size though. It's about the people, culture, and atmosphere. Not having a good selection of decent restaurants. Restaurants not being open all night or even late in the evening. Public transport (mostly) stopping at midnight. No decent clubs. Everywhere being closed by three in the morning. Shops being closed on Sundays, and nothing open 24/7 except for small kiosks.
      Oslo has the vibe of a small town that manages to get by most of the time, but if you want big-city energy and excitement you go somewhere else.

    • @barvdw
      @barvdw 9 месяцев назад

      @@-_James_- Sunday closures aren't uncommon in e.g. Germany as well, even in cities with a few million inhabitants, but they definitely have more international cuisine available. Still, I quite like Oslo, discovered a great Indian place for lunch a few months back (Jaipur), even had Ethiopian (can't remember the name, but a quick google search suggests Mesob) and a Peruvian food. Plus a very respectable craft beer scene (I had a friend who was a brewer there, which definitely helped to discover stuff). And which city can boast about a metro into the forest and to the ski slopes?
      That said, I like Copenhagen, too, I'm a city boy, and that's a proper city. Lots of beautiful (old and modern) architecture, good public transport (although they should never have removed their trams...), and some of the residential areas are great. Last year, I stayed near Svanemøllen station, quite calm, some interesting shops and bars, and easily connected to the city.

  • @r.khannaberry246
    @r.khannaberry246 Год назад +4

    Another great video! Loved the architecture in Oslo. Looked like a beautiful city to explore!

  • @inquiring8059
    @inquiring8059 Год назад +1

    'It looks very nice...' he said!... It looks AMAZING !!!

  • @stevenmc4446
    @stevenmc4446 Год назад +4

    sold! I will have to do this trip tick a couple of cities off my bucket list too.

    • @steve-marsh
      @steve-marsh  Год назад

      My favourite voyage yet, totally recommended!

  • @wdh47211
    @wdh47211 Год назад +2

    Finally got around to watching this. We lost power here in Florida because of the hurricane and just got it back. Horrible destruction on the coast here. Thankfully we were inland. Please do more overnight ferry vids....love them. Hope you and the girl....sorry forgot her name.....are doing well. Cheers

  • @hypocrisyrules3768
    @hypocrisyrules3768 Год назад

    I watch a lot of travel/flight/train type travel videos so your video came up in my suggestions. This is the first video I have watched from your channel and absolutely loved it. Didn't even have to think twice about joining your channel so now I'm subscribed and looking forward to watching the rest of your uploads.

    • @steve-marsh
      @steve-marsh  Год назад +1

      Hey thanks so much, really appreciate it!

  • @cobrajewel
    @cobrajewel Год назад +1

    Charming video. Speaking as a man who worked in TV for 40 years, you're a natural filmmaker.

    • @steve-marsh
      @steve-marsh  Год назад

      That really means a lot, thank you!

  • @newfyboy
    @newfyboy Год назад

    Thanks for another great trip Steve!! That's some awesome ferry for sure.....and tons of nice extras onboard all for the price of a cheap ticket.....I'd sure be all over that jacuzzi! I'll be looking forward to your next video soon....take care!

  • @brightonkat
    @brightonkat 9 месяцев назад

    Informative and charismatic! Great video - thanks for taking us along on the journey with you.

  • @soudley8
    @soudley8 9 месяцев назад

    Watched this vlog when first aired, and promised myself the trip. Well I did it last week (Sep 2023) and it was a bit of journey to Oslo from Orkney, and back from Copenhagen, but boy was it worth it ! The ferry trip was amazing. I enjoyed it all - the sky bar, the restaurants, the other bars, the views, the calm crossing, the cabin. I had a really comfy sleep. I was prepared for the 1am stop in Fredrikshavn , having watched your trip, so I opened my eyes for a few minutes, then back to sleep. Thank you Steve for making me aware of this excellent trip.

  • @mrfrankielam100
    @mrfrankielam100 Год назад

    It looks GREAT and you make it so enjoyable with the music and scenery

  • @gr8summer
    @gr8summer 3 месяца назад

    This was one LOVELY vlog! I’ve recently discovered your account and I can’t get enough of your trips 😃
    It’s so fun seeing these scandinavians cities which I’ve visited before (Scandinavian lover here 🙋‍♀️) from a different perspective. I personally love Copenhagen, and Oslo…and Stockholm! But it’s true that the former is deffinitely busier. Anyway, thanks for sharing your journeys! Regards from Spain 🤗

  • @FloatingCroc
    @FloatingCroc Год назад

    Another cracking vid….informative, to the point, undoubtedly accurate and very inspiring to make me realise that extending my ‘what to do’ is very achievable and affordable further afield 👏👍

  • @jamesdougan6095
    @jamesdougan6095 Год назад

    keep the videos coming Steve, you are making Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 proud.

  • @leonlowe
    @leonlowe Год назад +2

    This was another terrific armchair adventure, Steve. Well done, as usual!

  • @christopherfox735
    @christopherfox735 Год назад +12

    Another great journey. Might be good idea if you both went to Oslo again to find out how to visit on the cheap & what you can visit without paying a fortune. Great work as always.

    • @steve-marsh
      @steve-marsh  Год назад +2

      Great idea Christopher, cheers!

    • @kjubajla
      @kjubajla Год назад

      @@steve-marsh would be great, will definitely watch it

    • @The_Judge300
      @The_Judge300 Год назад +1

      There are multiple places you can stay in Oslo and the Oslo area without paying a fortune for it.
      And there are plenty of places you can visit for free or very being very cheap.
      And there are also some experiences that can be very fun and will not cost that much to do.
      So I think this is a great idea to show people that they can visit and experience Oslo without paying an arm and a leg for it.
      It is rather frustrating as a Norwegian to see how people claim how extremely expensive it is everywhere in Norway and close to impossible for most to live in or visit.
      If people would do some better research and avoid running into the typical tourist traps, they would see that it doesn't have to be as expensive as they think it will be at all.

  • @colin.d
    @colin.d Год назад +5

    You get to see a lot more going solo than being part of a cruise stop-off. That ferry trip was pretty good for sure.

    • @steve-marsh
      @steve-marsh  Год назад +3

      Good point Colin! Although would love to go on a cruise at least once in my life :)

  • @BobTravellin
    @BobTravellin Год назад

    Enjoyed that, Steve, thanks for sharing. Some terrific filming and that was one of the mosy beautiful sunsets I've ever seen. Good ship too, nice one.

    • @steve-marsh
      @steve-marsh  Год назад +1

      Cheers Bob, aye that sunset was special, you should see how much footage I took of it :D

  • @seanavery7265
    @seanavery7265 Год назад +1

    Thanks for bringing us along.⛵💗

  • @presspound7358
    @presspound7358 9 месяцев назад +8

    As others have noted… Norway certainly appears to be at the top of the list for general quality of life. It’s so clean and very well managed. Top notch stewards of the environment… of urban planning. The natural landscape is stunningly attractive.
    Thank you Mr. Marsh for taking us along. It’s called adventures by proxy or travelling “vicariously. 😂
    The weather was cooperating magnificently (other than the wind) My..my those skies were crisp in Oslo. Good camerawork 🎥 🥇
    Travel well /Travel often
    And don’t forget to bring us along!
    Cheers 🥂
    Canada’s Eastern Seaboard 🇨🇦👍

  • @eileenpasley2877
    @eileenpasley2877 Год назад

    Thank you for a fascinating visit...I never thought Id want to go there but you have made me think about it.

  • @davidfalconer5111
    @davidfalconer5111 Год назад +6

    Great video of your trip from Oslo to Copenhagen. I have done the Newcastle route to Esbjerg which was known as Scandinavian Seaways and then re-branded to DFDS Seaways, I believe this route was withdrawn a few years ago. Really enjoyed the journey and what I remember is that once your in Esbjerg, your got the train to a certain point which went onto another ferry and then straight to Copenhagen which is nice city seeing the Little Mermaid.

    • @steve-marsh
      @steve-marsh  Год назад +1

      That sounds awesome, but I have a horrible feeling the train on ferry bit has been discontinued

    • @barvdw
      @barvdw Год назад +1

      Correct, Steve, the Danes first finished the Great Belt Bridge in 1998, followed by the Øresund Bridge & tunnel in 2000, so you can travel without ferries from Germany to Sweden. They have embarked on an even bigger project, the Fehmarnbelt Tunnel between Rødby and Puttgarden in Germany, which should be finished by the end of the decade and spell the end of the ferry between these places (the train already no longer takes the ferry, but you can still take a train and replacement buses to the ferry at either side, while they also upgrade the railway lines), and likely some other ferries between Germany and Sweden as well...

  • @OKMmike
    @OKMmike Год назад +1

    Your video presentation and quality are great. Not done many ferry sailings so its all new and informative. Interesting commentary and just enough talking. Keep up the good work Steve.

  • @jeffwilson9114
    @jeffwilson9114 Год назад

    Steve... I look forward to your videos. Mate. Always feel better after watching them

  • @vivellasmum
    @vivellasmum 7 месяцев назад +1

    That was fab! I saw the one before this ages ago so I just watched it again! Scotland is so close to Scandinavia, it's weird for me to think you can be there in an hour! I'd love to visit those countries...but it's unlikely now. Thanks for taking me there Steve!

  • @paulpuckerinGM
    @paulpuckerinGM Год назад +2

    Cracking video, Steve. That ship is incredible and a good deal. 👍 Keep 'em comin'.

  • @flyer1658
    @flyer1658 Год назад

    Another brilliant video thankyou Steve, I really enjoy them.

  • @jamesharper3002
    @jamesharper3002 Год назад +3

    This very much reminded me of trips from Newcastle to Stevanger and also trips to Bergen. I loved the trip to Bergen, if I recall you got a full day at sea and an overnight stop in Bergen. Sadly after 140 years of service the route stopped in 2008 and I sailed on the penultimate crossing, even 'pushed the boat out' and went Commodore class as I knew it would probably be the last time I sailed. Tried the route to Amsterdam following year but it wasn't the same.

  • @gordonsneddon5914
    @gordonsneddon5914 Год назад +1

    Love your videos Steve…nice bite size wee adventures and this is another cracker!😊😊

  • @BarneyLeith
    @BarneyLeith Год назад +5

    Brilliant video, Steve! What a beautiful departure from Oslo and what an amazing ship - certainly better than Northlink!

    • @steve-marsh
      @steve-marsh  Год назад +3

      The advantage is definitely the fjord departures with all those views! Northlink has very little in-between to keep it interesting!

  • @tangerinedream7211
    @tangerinedream7211 Год назад

    Cracking video, we're planning Scandinavia for 3/4 weeks in the motorhome next year, Denmark, Sweden and Norway.
    Eldest son spent a gap year three years ago playing Volleyball in Oslo, this was between his degree and masters, he loved it there.
    We may well take that ferry for the experience.
    Longest ferry we've ever done is Plymouth to Santander about 25 years ago.
    Thanks for the upload.

  • @johnledingham852
    @johnledingham852 Год назад

    Really enjoyed that Steve old mate! Lovely waterways up there on top of the world I must say. When it gets windy, well it
    sure gets flaming windy it seems. Look forward to your next offering Steve. You're doing a great sport, keep it up!

  • @kevinellis8869
    @kevinellis8869 Год назад

    Another amazing trip Steve, please keep them coming be they at home or abroad.

  • @adrianburn7178
    @adrianburn7178 Год назад

    Looks like a fantastic ferry trip. Thanks for the video!

  • @simonwhitlock9189
    @simonwhitlock9189 Год назад +1

    Thanks Steve another great journey and that sunset was stunning, cheers and stay safe.

    • @steve-marsh
      @steve-marsh  Год назад +1

      Worth it for that sunset alone mate!

  • @andyboddy62
    @andyboddy62 Год назад

    Steve you done it again mate what a great blog
    All the places you go to make great viewing better than main stream TV....X

  • @vertical_perspectives_with_S_H

    Brilliant Steve, love everything to do with ships and aircraft. That ship was amazing.

  • @joannharrington2279
    @joannharrington2279 4 месяца назад

    That trip was like a mini cruise. All those bicycles are crazy. You had great weather for once. Safe travels.

  • @TheUncleGrant
    @TheUncleGrant Год назад

    Another great video Steve, The filming on the deck of the Sunset and Sunrise, just brilliant ! I look forward to all your trip reports mate. 😊

  • @jeanetteberesford5028
    @jeanetteberesford5028 Год назад

    Great video Steve as always , such a clean smart city xx great ferry as well xx thanks

  • @johankruizinga7814
    @johankruizinga7814 3 месяца назад

    Well you go Steve. Love these video's.. They are very professional!

  • @prof.dr.habibrehman7354
    @prof.dr.habibrehman7354 Месяц назад

    exactly 17 years before (15 April, 2007) I was in Oslo and walked along the long street from Central Station to Royal Palace. Thanks a lot for taking me back to my Nostalgia and good old memories.

  • @Doctom1515
    @Doctom1515 Год назад +4

    Another great video ..Oslo beautiful..your right a great blend of the old with the new. It does not surprise me that ship was as nice as it is . I believe the Norwegians are the kings of ship building these days. Masa-Yards builds all of the magnificent ships you see from the big cruise companies . Anyway as always outstanding work ! !

  • @MilesMiser
    @MilesMiser Год назад +1

    Earplugs Steve!! I always bring mine. Although I've never been on a sleeper ferry like that one so who knows? 60 quid for that ticket does seem like a good value, and all the sights you get to see is just a bonus! Next up Ryan air home aye ? ;( I hate flying them.. Good luck to you! Thanks again for sharing your adventures of what I can only dream of seeing!

  • @RogEdwardsTV
    @RogEdwardsTV Год назад +2

    Some stunning views and colours on that journey! Nice one. Impressed by the ferry - almost like a mini-cruise ship with all its facilities! 😀

    • @steve-marsh
      @steve-marsh  Год назад +1

      So true Roger! Not facilities matching to your Tenerife hotel review, but good for a ship :D

  • @tripawayinsafehands
    @tripawayinsafehands Год назад

    Thanks again Steve for another great video and for taking us on another European trip! We had the opportunity to sail out of Sydney (Australia) Harbour a few years back and Oslo harbour reminded us of this.

  • @sandrabruce9754
    @sandrabruce9754 Год назад

    Another brilliant video Steve as always, best wishes from Glasgow.

  • @grant666uk
    @grant666uk Год назад +1

    Cheers for the video Steve. Looks like you got the good weather too. Canny beat it.

    • @steve-marsh
      @steve-marsh  Год назад +1

      I got lucky again with the weather! :)

  • @TXMEDRGR
    @TXMEDRGR Год назад

    I enjoy your ferry trips, thanks for taking us along.

  • @pete_bluscorp7718
    @pete_bluscorp7718 Год назад +1

    Great stuff Marshy, another wonderful vid, cheers mate

  • @paulrowe9604
    @paulrowe9604 4 месяца назад

    All your videos are amazing !!!!!

  • @thomaswislocki2804
    @thomaswislocki2804 Год назад

    Great Steve....your videos keep showing us how beautiful Northen Europe is... and there's so much of it that it'll keep you busy just covering some of it.. Braw mate!!

  • @rowanmulvey8632
    @rowanmulvey8632 Год назад +1

    Definitely have my vote for the winter sauna experience!!!!

    • @rowanmulvey8632
      @rowanmulvey8632 10 месяцев назад

      Yessss! Winter sauna on Oslo bay.

  • @andymack5093
    @andymack5093 Год назад +1

    Haha, had to laugh at one of your replies to a viewer of being 99% knackered, I totally get that, but traveling does produce that good type of being knackered, eh? Great video(s) and totally agree with your other viewers how clean and neat everything in Oslo is. Definitely a place to put on my bucket list! Safe travels Steve, and we are all missing your wee mate too! PS. Muriwai is still here, along with a host of other cool beaches too. ...... hint hint.

  • @lindawang648
    @lindawang648 Год назад +3

    I took the same ferry from Oslo to Denmark in 2019. I really enjoyed this 19 hours journey. They have very good buffet restaurant on the ship and quite good duty free shop on board.

    • @cogman62
      @cogman62 Год назад

      We did the reverse run from Copenhagen to Oslo and had a wonderful time back in April 2019. I give it 5 out of 5 stars. I’d take that trip again (even in those tiny, for 2 people, rooms).

  • @saintuk70
    @saintuk70 Год назад +2

    Good morning :) What a fantastic journey.

  • @presspound7358
    @presspound7358 Год назад +1

    The quality of life in Norway must be among the highest in the world. The general landscape is solidly impressive… clean…pristine even. Your video quality was remarkable. 👍🇨🇦

    • @steve-marsh
      @steve-marsh  Год назад +1

      So true, the place is unreal, it's like the future!

  • @TheCannonface
    @TheCannonface Год назад

    Great video thanks for broadcasting

  • @lauraautry6992
    @lauraautry6992 9 месяцев назад

    So beautiful sailing out of Oslo…I agree with you about buying local. I love how the bird was so comfortable riding along 😂.

  • @michaeljackson2838
    @michaeljackson2838 Год назад +6

    Wow, fabulous. Loved your whole journey, but curious about why Copenhagen is not your favourite. Never having been to Scandinavia I understood it was a great place. BTW, loved the A350 at the end. Nice touch!

  • @gracesmith6199
    @gracesmith6199 Год назад

    That was good to see Steve, thanks for that from me in Irvine 🤗🤗

  • @paulseoighemcgee5772
    @paulseoighemcgee5772 10 месяцев назад

    You capture the joy of travel down to a tee , bro . Thanks !

  • @suodenniemi
    @suodenniemi Год назад +1

    I love this, Steve! My first visit outside the British Isles was in 1982 when we went on a family holiday to Norway, sailing from Newcastle to Oslo on a DFDS ferry. This vlog was so evocative of that.

    • @markwhidby5148
      @markwhidby5148 Год назад +2

      Me too - my first trip abroad was on a DFDS ferry from Harwich to Esbjerg back in the late 60s.

    • @steve-marsh
      @steve-marsh  Год назад +2

      I wish that route was still in operation!

    • @sandersson2813
      @sandersson2813 Год назад

      @@steve-marsh So do I. I took a car to Norway, had a berth on the boat too for £50 each way in 2005.
      Sadly it just didn't make enough money (I'd pay £500 return now to take a car) and it closed down.
      I think the boats moved to other Scandinavian routes. They were a bit ropey though. Well past their best.

  • @lindashoemaker8940
    @lindashoemaker8940 Год назад +1

    Morning Steve, your Oslo departure was excellent more like a cruise ship than ferry right! Everyone looked happy especially you in the pool 😉Ferry cheap city expensive. So have a good week and thx as always😘

    • @steve-marsh
      @steve-marsh  Год назад +2

      Thanks Linda! Certainly a cheaper bed than in either city and a nice ride too :)

  • @tgood3319
    @tgood3319 Год назад

    any great video from you Steve, so interesting and exciting.every Saturday I look forward to receiving your video

  • @58borges1
    @58borges1 Год назад

    Hi Steve,
    Absolutely a very cheap fare for such luxury. The video was fantastic, beautiful sailing weather. Yes, do go back and try the saunas in winter. Take care and keep on traveling... blessings

  • @skyhill4279
    @skyhill4279 Год назад

    Another superb video from you Steve. Thank you for all your efforts. Cheers, Sky.

  • @suzy6251
    @suzy6251 Год назад

    Commenting although only half way through the clip lol! Absolutely love catching up with all your adventures, great attitude and same with Alicja! Am an avid follower of Diane in Denmark, an Edinburgh lass living in beautiful Copenhagen too. Fab seeing these beautiful cities 💯❤️