A Great Value Overnight Ferry From Southern to Northern Italy | Sicily to Bareclona by Land and Sea

We travelled from the Italian island of Sicily, over to Barcelona, Spain.
From the port of Palermo, we caught the overnight ferry to Livorno in norther Italy and from there we drover for 250 miles to our overnight stop in Cannes, France. The next morning, we had the final stretch of 400 miles to Barcelona.
A two and a half day road trip across sea and land.
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[@Nathan_Adam]

Another great vlog Freddie and Monika! Me and my dad are both bikers, we love watching your vlogs every week! We sit and watch them together 😊🏍️

[@FreddieDobbs]

I’m so happy to hear it, thank you for both watching! 🙂🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@johnlenart597]

You do the best trips. Thanks for the ride a long.!!

[@erikvangen1281]

Love the feelings with Italy. Was there with my Moto Guzzy California 2 1985mod. In 1986.87.And1988.Italia never leaves my head.Always want to go back. 🙂👍

[@FreddieDobbs]

Woooow, what a trip that must’ve been- an all the way from Norway!🙂🤘🏼🤘🏼🇳🇴

[@jamesdspaderf2883]

While you guys tour Europe I moved myself and some belongings by car from New York city to New Hampshire. A mere 6.5 hours drive. All the while thinking about those crazy miles of travel by Freddie and Monika. Next project: fit a hitch to the car and pick up a trailer and a new bike!

[@FreddieDobbs]

US mileage- that’d be one end of the country to the other for us😆🇬🇧 I’m always tempted🏍

[@abeltriumph5057]

Freddie and Monika…Awesome videos! That little fiat needs a recording of it going up to 200000 miles. All this is better than any normal tv channels. Take care you two. Loving it :)

[@volt8684]

I didn’t see it getting its Italian service😁. Its an incredible faithful little bug

[@volt8684]

So many islands there. Could it have been Elba? Napoleon?

[@FreddieDobbs]

I promise you I will record the 200k mark!🙂 Thank you so much🙌🏻

[@FreddieDobbs]

Just an oil change unfortunately- a service will be next week in Barcelona🙂

[@DavideBattisti]

We were really happy to welcome you in Italy, come back whenever you want: I think you would love a moto tour on the tuscanian hills, or a visit to the motor industrial circuits of Modena and Turin :)

[@FreddieDobbs]

Grazie mille Davide! These are all things I must do too🙂🇮🇹🤘🏼🏍

[@DavideBattisti]

@@FreddieDobbs Can't wait to see those video :D

[@jasonadams5187]

Awesome video and awesome content can’t wait for the next video Thank’s Freddie and Monika

[@volt8684]

If i was a lottery winner the French riviera is where I would live. In 2005 I travelled from northern Italian lakes by yamaha fj1200 and all along that southern coast to Spain. Out of season in October we found some beautiful hotels just like yours for very reasonable money. Wish u had a tv series it knocks the rubbish out of bbc

[@alanbarnes2920]

Totally agree about a tv series and the bbc

[@alandavies1054]

That ferry is terrific value…imagine if that was a UK trip…it would cost a fortune lol. Loving theses videos and the weather looks great…unlike here in the UK…just woke up to the first frost 🥶Stay safe you two 👍🇬🇧

[@GwendalAria]

I watch every single of your videos. The videos are relaxing to me and I am inspired to buy my first mototcycle soon

[@FreddieDobbs]

I’m so happy to hear it, thanks Aria!🙂

[@allsearpw3829]

Hi , nice going F. M . All ways fun to watch along your trips , thanks and catch you on the next part . Take care and enjoy your selves .

[@therealunclevanya]

That island was probably Elba, famous for being the first island Napoleon was sent to. The big tanker is a crude oil tanker called Pacific Jade, the two smaller ones were a chemical tanker and an LPG tanker. All seem to be held up for a few days trying to get into Livorno.

[@frantisekwagner9323]

Bravo. Isola Elba davero! Have a good night

[@FreddieDobbs]

Wow- brilliant knowledge, thank you!

[@astro61362]

Really enjoyed this show. Reminds me about how much I love to cruise on cruise ships.

[@paulusrailton]

Since watching this week's episode, I can't stop replaying Mr Saxophone's tune over and over in my head. It's beginning to drive me crazy. I wonder if he's playing, Billy Idol's, Eyes Without a Face?..

[@stevesanelli90]

Fantastic journey folks! Hope you enjoy your first MotoGP experience Freddie! Remember, warm up your tyres before scraping the footpegs 😉⭐️

[@PartsandParcels]

I love the little map graphic you guys have added in that shows where you're going as you're describing the route. Great inclusion, it really gives the locations and the distance some context.

[@erikvangen1281]

Thank you for your videos. Love them. Erik. Norway. 🙂👍

[@francischeung3877]

Fantastic trip. Thanks for taking us along!

[@andyking5670]

Gives me the travel bug, can wait to see BCN, cheers Fred & Monika.

[@raphaelamor]

I think the island was either Elba, or might still have been Giglio - depending on how far up you already were.

[@teamJJontour]

We drove from Hamburg to Warsaw and Hamburg to Bournemouth during the summer. I love driving through Europe and will definitely doing another trip next year.

[@FreddieDobbs]

I was hugely impressed at how good value it was🙂⛴ Ooooo it begins🥶 It is still, incredibly, like summer here (26degrees today!)

[@oblahdes]

Just the right touch to every aspect of your videos

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thank you🙌🏻

[@cantrait7311]

Thanks guys I like the feet option

[@garytilley3217]

Baking hot at 28 degrees, 😂. Don’t come to Australia in December, January or February where temperatures can be 40+ for days in a row. You may end up either burnt to a crisp or a melted pool

[@ausserhaus]

We just survived the ferrie from Livorno to Olbia (Sardinia). That was a complete desaster: dirty, rusty, and full of what dogs leave behind. Interesting who different ferrys can be or can be seen by people. Sardinie by the way seems to be a Mekka for bikers: we've seen a lot of them even on the bumby roads. There is a region in Germany called the "Eifel" which is full of bikers from here and the Netherlands. So if you ever like to travel somewhere in Europe apart from Spain, France and Italy that might be an idea.

[@peterhobbs7609]

A cracking jaunt across the French riveria, love the musical accompaniment, presume you never recovered the side panel for the Bonneville Freddie

[@HaxFilmmaker]

Freddie, Monika another good one. Glass of wine enjoying your latest!!!!

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thank you, enjoy!🙂🍷

[@kramnam4716]

Don’t worry about the breakdown cover. It’s essential. MASSIVE hassle if it did break down .Great section of your trip from Sicilianos! 😎

[@30smsuperstrat]

Such great scenery! That ferry looked great.

[@martinbguk]

Nice red curly lead on the tour section of the video. ;-)

[@FreddieDobbs]

This is what happens when Monika leaves the filming to me!

[@martinbguk]

@@FreddieDobbs never let the star be in charge of filming, leave it to the professional. 😁

[@richardstory2423]

Great trip Freddie and Monika, Many years ago I and a couple of pal’s took a ferry from .Heraklion in Crete to Ancona in Italy. Three days on the ship without a cabin, but well worth it! Have taken the ferry to Mallorca many times from Barcelona. That’s a peach. Load on at 10.00 pm cabin. Get gazeboed in the bar, cabin, and dock in Palma at 8.00am the next morning. The Island is amazing for biking. Palma to st.elm. Then head up north through the mountains .

[@robertmackenzie5850]

As usual top quality video , you are getting too good at this video making . The fiat ceases to amaze me , what an advert for a reliable little car 👍😀

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thanks Robert! I cannot believe that in a month, the Fiat will hit 200k!!! I genuinely never question its reliability- I just know it will start first time, every time

[@Lookup2Wakeup]

@@FreddieDobbs Did you get it serviced in Italy?

[@alanbarnes2920]

No he didn’t…getting it done in Spain

[@chema1546]

Ok 👍👌 Freddie

[@user-sw2lv3zp6o]

Great value ferry. Neat hotel in Cannes. 47 GBP! Bargain. They have a bit of the English in them in northern France. I have had the same positive experience of the French in the south. The Triumph's looking well. 220 GBP is a lot for breadown cover. I remember I always got it in with my insurance on the bike. It covered everywhere in western Europe. Another professional video.

[@FreddieDobbs]

I may look into this for my next insurance renewal as I thought it was expensive, too. The hotel really was fantastic value👌🏻

[@palmyrarameikiene827]

Stunning adventure lasts.. such a belle vie!

[@nikoscosmos]

I´ve been in that ferry going down to Greece! Was much more expensive even 4 years ago!

[@FreddieDobbs]

Oh WOW! I must do the Greece journey!

[@teneretraveller8980]

That's the way to do it! Strangely my ladies first overnight ferry this year too, finally persuaded het to join me on the donkey miles. Really enjoying this trip. Thanks for sharing Happy, safe travels 👍

[@richardbartlett6932]

congrats on 70k.. getting there 👍

[@Simon-pn7oe]

Checkout Montserrat in Barcelona, nice a twisty and great views on the way up to the mountain

[@stepheneurosailor1623]

It's better than the telly😊

[@kunalbhardwaj1541]

Man I got inspired, if I ever have a KZbin channel, definitely gonna be like this Such amazing content

[@andrewhaden7822]

I see you get radio two out there,great video

[@ipetv1216]

What a journey. Relaxing vibe, great views, wonderful accommodations. Nice work Sir Freddie and Ma'am Monica. Looking forward for your next content soon. Keep safe and God bless to both of you 🙏☝️

[@alanbarnes2920]

It’s Lady Monika

[@nigelcopestake3618]

Fabulous

[@stephencox1955]

Monika , you really do know how to spoil Freddie, 😂

[@theflyinggauntlet]

Great video, very informative. If you get a chance, it is quite a long way from Barcelona, go to Algodonales. (Spanish for Cotton Dales). It is a beautifully white Spanish town with fantastic scenery and wonderful roads to ride a motorcycle on. Algo, is also dirt cheap. A meal can be had for less than €10 and a beer in a restaurant is just €1.20 €1.50. Coffee is €1.50 as well. Algo is also the paragliding capital of Spain. You can drive to the top of Mount Lijar and watch them take off into the sunset. Also visit a town called El Bosque, there is an old restaurant full of memorabilia such as cigarette machines and duke boxes. The owner also has three or four old Renault Dakar cars from the 70s parked outside on display. Not to be missed. Have fun.

[@eddiemizen3703]

Injoying the video 📹

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thanks Eddie🙌🏻

[@narcismacau]

I live in the north of Catalonia, 1,5h from Barcelona, near the sea and the mountains. If you come to Costa Brava I can recommend some beautiful routes in amazing roads and why not, get to know each other. Stay safe.

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thank you Narcis, really appreciated🙂

[@nomdeplume798]

If Grosetto is to the right then that could be Elba to the left. Or Starboard and Port me hearties. Arrgh!

[@110adventures7]

Another great video, puts my amateurish efforts to shame. I get the time and mileage saving by taking the ferry but you miss out on so much, The Amalfi coast, Salerno, Pompeii, Naples and Pisa is worth a look that may be above Livorno tbh but these are just a few of the places I stopped at on my way South on the Honda and coming North the Tuscan countryside is spectacular. Looking forward to the next instalment already.

[@simonnlaroche5438]

Been to Livorno many times, as when I was a navigational officer on a major cruise line. It is a great base to explore nearby Pisa and Florence, both beautiful cities! Btw get the poor Fiat washed, it deserves it at least, as it seems every pigeon in Italy has had a dump on it...

[@FreddieDobbs]

I would’ve liked to explore the area (especially Pisa). I think I parked the Fiat under a gigantic bird’s nest😆 Next week it’ll all be cleaned and serviced👌🏻

[@richardjohnson3463]

Another super video Freddie. Seeing Italy, France and Spain and the ease of travel it makes me so very sad that we (the UK) have voted to seperate from our European neighbours in the disaster that is Brexit. Looking forward to seeing the next one. Thanks for sharing your trip, beautifully filmed, presented and edited

[@turningwheels2584]

I feel the same way, i wish it never happened and we never left! It made travelling worse, especially with my dog! We were united and now insignificant...... Disaster!

[@onahi2002]

Elba, I was there in July on the bike ! Went to see Napoleons Exile Villa !

[@FreddieDobbs]

Oh WOW- I’m embarrassed to say I’d never heard of it. Currently googling🙂

[@onahi2002]

@@FreddieDobbs You've ridden "Route Napoleon" ? You've been to his family home on Corsica ? Elba by the way, Is stunning !

[@rsmith7430]

Great Video, very interesting. I think the island on your ferry trip is Elba that is part of Tuscany.

[@robertcameron3008]

Excellent…. Breakdown cover is why you didn’t breakdown… money well spent…😂🍀👍

[@FreddieDobbs]

This is so true!

[@biker_dale]

That ferry is a great idea to get to Sicily. There you go again Freddie being over confident about breaking down 😁 It's like insurance you never need it till you need it, best to pay and waste it than not and regret it. Glad you both got there without any hiccups, can't wait to see the Barcelona videos, a place I've been to a few times and love. I do love travelling through Europe it's so easy.

[@FreddieDobbs]

This is very true re breakdown cover Dale (I have a short memory😆).

[@Spondoodikins]

Raced in Classic TT in 2019. Van and trailer was just short of £700 for a 3 hour trip. That was with the racer's discount, haha. Great video you two 👍

[@kekoamaunakea4473]

Aloha Freddie &Miss Monika🤙🏽🤙🏻OMG I’ve watched all your videos and they’ve been just raging, Europe is a journey that shouldn’t be missed on a Harley Davidson ✌️😂just joking ol’boy. You are going places Brutha, the channel your reporting amazing. Keep the journeys coming, your 🇬🇧🇺🇸Braddah Duke , an Outlaw somewhere in California .🤘😎

[@FreddieDobbs]

Appreciate it!🤜🏼🤛🏼 A Harley in Barcelona- this works very well (in Palermo, not so much😆)

[@The1977andi]

Great vlog, enjoy the Moto gp

[@InteriorDesignAnderson]

Another good road trip, amazed at the little fiat ! What a trooper. Someone needs to buy you socks though 😂 end up with stinky shoes mate ! Only joking. Safe journeys !

[@FreddieDobbs]

It feels indestructible!!💪🏼🚗 I will add them to my Christmas wish list😆🧦

[@andrewgibbs5135]

Yes, definitely Elba. That’s where Napoleon Bonaparte was exiled in 1814.

[@FreddieDobbs]

This is genuinely fascinating- I’d never even heard of it

[@toddtorres]

Another great trip Freddie! Can’t wait to visit from the states. Can you share the brand of your sunglasses?

[@jedw9983]

A great watch. Thanks. PS on mobile, the captions are super small, worth bearing in mind. Still, it's not a gripe - a wonderful vlog.

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thanks Jed- we’ll adjust this for the next video we edit🙂

[@britvolante553]

That island is Elba.

[@MrWalter2202]

Wow, you are in Barcelona for one month! So, if you need any ideas or help, just let me know. I live on the outskirts and would be very lucky to give you a hint or hand.

[@FreddieDobbs]

Hugely appreciated, thank you🙂

[@MrWalter2202]

@@FreddieDobbs Have a great stay here!

[@leeandjancruise]

WOW! Nearly missed this one. I wondered the same as you Freddie as we cruised down the west coast of Italy, what are all these inhabited island called, didn't realise there were so many.

[@Marcke-tb1hb]

Compared to £150 for 2 hours as a foot passenger from Liverpool to the Isle of Man for the TT it’s bargain of the century. 👍

[@gerrypowell2748]

Did the same trip but on arriving at Livorno had a huge storm right up to Antibes on my XT600e.I think the island you passed was Capri👌

[@Bowl_of_roses]

Probably Elba, as Capri is off Naples. But would love to visit either!

[@FreddieDobbs]

Oh wow- we were very lucky as it was the smoothest sailing👌🏻

[@markwilliamson2795]

Great video only one thing is missing....More of Monika...maybe she can do a " Monika Minute " Tips for where you are at for the woman traveler....

[@vasilisstavropoulos5883]

Dolce vita....

[@Jean-de-lune]

Just wondered if there were a direct ferry from Palermo to Barcelona which might have knowed a few hundred miles off but I suppose it's not so much the arrival it's getting there!

[@Paul-fv4no]

Freddie and Monika, loving your adventures (all of them), great info, great music and great videography. Did I miss it or are you getting the Fiat serviced in northern Italy before heading to Spain? Interested to know costs compared to UK. Hope the Fiat had/will get a clean bill of health. 😎

[@matthewbartlett1977]

I was just thinking the same about getting the Fiat serviced.

[@FreddieDobbs]

The Fiat will have a full service next week in Barcelona (I slightly messed up the Italian service)

[@matthewbartlett1977]

Hi Freddie and Monika. Could the Island you passed be Elba?

[@FreddieDobbs]

I’ve just checked Google maps and I think you’re spot on- it looks stunning!

[@roverchap]

Brilliant as always. I see the Fiat is nearing 200k miles. I hope you're going to do a video celebrating the big roll-over and tell us a little more about the car's story in your ownership.

[@scottsimmons6928]

Is your bonnie headlight pointing a little upward freddie

[@FreddieDobbs]

It was… until I adjusted it just after this trip (thanks for the heads up)🙂

[@stevewilson6390]

Did my eyes deceive me but a car passed you at 23 : 24 and he opened his door ? Ten out of Ten for you and Monika nothing seems to phase you , two chilled individuals.

[@FreddieDobbs]

We didn’t even notice this and had to re-watch it😆

[@darrenpallett9353]

Was going to say the same .well spotted

[@marcusrobles1957]

love your vlogs.. come visit our side of the world and you will surely enjoy it 🏖🌍

[@julianlunn743]

Got to love a road trip 😀 Freddie did you get the Fiat serviced in Sicily 🤔🚗

[@gerardomusano6919]

Hi there sorry that i did not meet up with you but I saw that the ship would arrive early in the morning. That place could be Elba it dipends on how far was it from Livorno.

[@abdulazizsaleh8650]

I thought you plan to make the maintenance for the FIAT in Italy as you mentioned before.....hope it's don't need any work on it.🌟 But happy to know that you gonna spend about Month in Barcelona 🌛👌🏻 that's mean e very promising Episode's 😀 Keep it up..wish you a pleasant time

[@FreddieDobbs]

Next week the Fiat’s all booked in🙂🛠 Thanks Abdulaziz

[@abdulazizsaleh8650]

@@FreddieDobbs I see.. 👍🏻

[@kevinshaffer1047]

Another great video!!!..you guys are so lucky that you get to go on these great adventures...some of us here in the US ca only dream of trips like yours...Looking forward to the next!!..

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thanks Kevin!🙂

[@eddiemizen3703]

Hay Hay both headlights 🤣

[@FreddieDobbs]

Now done (finally!)

[@andrewpaton8819]

Freddie your Bonneville headlight is pointing at the stars. I assume you don’t ride it at night.

[@kealanmcateer124]

Hey you two, with regards to breakdown cover, it's only expensive til u need it , BTW did u get the fiat serviced in Italy , love the content

[@lewiswhite587]

Love the shades Freddie, where are they from?

[@sammeadows8614]

Love the video's guys. Did you ever get the Fiat serviced in its homeland?

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thanks Sam! Just an oil change- a full service will be done next week in Barcelona🙂

[@garthmccarthy4572]

Fantastic. Did Freddie get the Fiat serviced in Italy?

[@olleanderson9123]

Maybe Elba?!

[@FreddieDobbs]

Spot on!

[@JEMMTB1]

Freddy and Monica, absolutely loving your video's. Freddy, just wondering how you become such a good presenter, have you professional experience? or does it just all naturally, either way enjoy much :)

[@FreddieDobbs]

That’s very kind of you to say so🙂 No professional experience, but Monika does a lot of instructing😆

[@JEMMTB1]

@@FreddieDobbs Haha, good job, funny ☺️

[@jeromebyrd7831]

Nice shoes are they Ralph Lauren

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thanks, they’re Martinelli. Very comfy🙂👌🏻

[@grantgenes3146]

Great content. What trailer are you using please? Stay safe

[@FreddieDobbs]

Hi Grant, it was the cheapest one I could find on eBay two years ago (£150). It looks home made, if I’m being very honest😆

[@mikecook1240]

I watch all the videos and listen to the podcasts and u often r examining used bikes in the 5k range. Ur dream bike is an Indian. If just 10% of the subscribers put up a few dollars it wouldn’t be a dream any longer. Get that go fund me up and running and I’m in for 25😂. The content is well worth it.

[@FreddieDobbs]

That is incredibly kind of you to even suggest it, Mike!🙂

[@5tevieb954]

@@FreddieDobbs have you thought about a PCP/lease deal freddie rather than an 8 year loan?

[@eeclass20]

Well that's tempting fate regarding the breakdown cover. How was the fuel situation in France?

[@FreddieDobbs]

Isn’t it🛠😆 Fuel situation in France completely normal now, I can happily confirm!

[@emidioanello]

You didn't like Sicily, you didn't have much time left. And then Italy is not only Sicily but also many different territories and different colors and different food and wine. Especially in the fall. What a pity that you fled from Italy

[@thruxtonian5889]

That Island looks like Elba. So you should be able to see the east coast of Corsica in the background behind it. By the way, did you speak to the owner of that modified Panda 4x4? It looked great (I have a thing about old Panda 4x4s)!

[@FreddieDobbs]

I didn’t speak to the owner, but I do share your LOVE of the Panda 4x4s. I would absolutely love one!

[@thruxtonian5889]

@@FreddieDobbs So would I, although I wouldn't be able to drive it since I only have a bike licence! By the way, how long are you and Monika here in the Barcelona area for? If I can manage to blag a bike from somewhere (my scruffy old Thruxton is a non-runner until further notice, alas) I'd be delighted to show you some of the scenery in the area.

[@saxon-mt5by]

The Panda is not modified, it's a Panda van (yes, really!)

[@CriticalRider]

Not modified, Pandas 4x4 had that rear plastic extension from factory!

[@Ian-ic9lv]

23.26 the driver of the car in front opened their door??? 😀😀

[@FreddieDobbs]

I missed that!😳

[@broti]

love your vids! but I cannot get why you left Sicily for that sport-thing.

[@FreddieDobbs]

It’ll be a first for me- I hope I made the right call🏁

[@emilianomaltagliati2136]

Hi Freddie, please why did you remove the bike seat once entered in Spain?

[@pja7]

Hi Freddie. Did you get the Fiat serviced in Italy as planned? How did the prices compare?

[@FreddieDobbs]

Not a full service unfortunately- it’ll be done in Barcelona next week and I’ll inform on the price🙂

[@wltrlg]

I thought you guys were about to stay longer in Sicily and do Waves and Wheels, right? So the MotoGP changed the plans? 😊

[@FreddieDobbs]

We were planning to stay for a month, but this Moto gp opportunity came along and we thought why not🙂 Wheels and Waves we literally just missed by a few days unfortunately