Extreme weather | Ireland to UK in a hurricane

[@Luton-Mick]

Ah that's a mere ripple!, the Irish Sea has more than that offer, I was one of four passengers that had to be airlifted off the MV Riverdance in January 2018 off the Lancashire coast after the ferry was broadsided by a freak wave and nearly capsized leaving her without power in a permanent list after the cargo shifted . Lost my then beloved BMW but fck the car I was grateful to be alive thanks to the superhuman skills of the rescue crew of RAF Valley who where rightly commended by the Queen for that rescue after mother nature threw everything at them. I'll never be able to repay the debt to those brave airmen not only for my life but risking their own to save it.

[@A2BviaSeaonTV]

Hi Pauline. Thanks for watching! OMG, thank goodness you are ok!! Sorry about your car x

[@Luton-Mick]

@@A2BviaSeaonTV The car is but distant memory now 🤣, I'm just glad to be here, Best of luck with your channel, Take care, Jim x

[@A2BviaSeaonTV]

@@Luton-Mick thanks Jim, appreciated

[@JamesMurphy-ry2mx]

MV Riverdance! Did you make that name up for comic effect? Slava Ukraine!🇺🇦

[@mervscot]

Inclined to agree. Wouldn’t call that a hurricane

[@VikPaints]

Interesting video. It's usually safer for a vessel to be at sea in such conditions rather than trying to dock. The biggest risk is losing control due to the wind and impacting land which would be disastrous. Captain's know what they're doing. A very good video capturing the storm, thanks for sharing.

[@A2BviaSeaonTV]

Hi Viktor. Thanks for watching! Thats right, I've been on hundreds of ferries all over Europe and during times of poor weather we have always headed back out to sea. The crew are always fantastic, keeping passengers updated on the situation, putting them at ease and offering complimentary beverages. Thanks for your kind comments.

[@damienhill6383]

There's an element of bravado with Irish Ferries.. which can turn expensive sometimes.

[@BrassNuts]

Top job by both captains n shore crew, everyone safe 😁 Love sailing into those seas, a real thrill, if ye know yer ship, it's what they are designed to do 👍👊

[@Oakleaf700]

@@damienhill6383 Sadly the ''British Rail'' Ferries before that, too... The dreadful ''Princess Victoria'' Disaster of 1953... I never had heard of this , until it was 'Recommended' by YT. A very good radio podcast about it, featuring survivors is on here. The Captain and young radio operator, David Broadfoot went down with their Ship, the radio operator was awarded posthumous George Cross for Bravery. He'd stayed at his post, transmitting their position as they drifted, until being trapped by the sea {Had he opened his office door, all he'd have seen was black ocean, due to the list. He transmitted until he died. The ship should never have put to sea in such a severe storm. 'Bravado' ? The Captains felt pressured by their bosses, but ultimately , should have said ''NO''.

[@leonleon2276]

Safest place for a ship to have an accident would be hitting land. So it wouldn’t be that disastrous…..

[@simonerapple9751]

I was on that crossing and I must say the captain and crew on the bridge did an amazing job especially during that hour and a half in Holyhead!

[@A2BviaSeaonTV]

Hi. Thanks for watching! The bridge officers did an amazing job didnt they.

[@Oakleaf700]

@@A2BviaSeaonTV Lucky you were able to Dock.. Mum said on some of the tiny Ferries of the 1950's/60's, it was often a case of ''Waiting it out'' until the weather eased before the ship could safely Dock. One of the oldskool ferries, 'Falaise' hit a harbour wall a couple of times. She was so say a bit of a tricky ship, and it was on her that I had my most giddying crossing... Truly, I thought it would never end. Was I glad to see the White Cliffs of Dover emerge in a thin pale line through the spray.

[@johnwhittington4209]

​@@Oakleaf700 from Holyhead?!

[@Oakleaf700]

@@johnwhittington4209 No, my roughest crossing to date was on the Channel, Dieppe~Folkestone.

[@georgeryan3310]

Made many a crossing in my youth between Holyhaed and Dun Loaghaire on the MV HIBERIAN and the MV CANBRIA in the 50,s 60,s, on several occasions you were not allowed on deck and on a couple of occasions we spent the night in train carrages at the ports because the weather was to rough to sail but i loved every minuet of the voyages,it was such an adventure for a young lad.

[@A2BviaSeaonTV]

Hi. Thanks for watching my footage!

[@philippal8666]

Done this in a gale. The only slight problem was that my screaming every time we ‘submarined’ under each huge wave (on the top deck) must have annoyed those on the bridge because we did have to slow down (that and some ominous creaking). We docked relatively easily, I think Holyhead must be on a good wind path. I was surprised how easily we docked, because I’ve spent at least an hour at sea waiting to dock in Calais, with seas only a tenth as rough. But the Irish Sea is notorious, so if you couldn’t dock in heavy winds, you’d never run a ferry service. Apparently it’s only counted as a rough crossing if you have to shelter by the Isle of Man, or the TVs fall off. No lifeboat would ever ever survive out there, so I took strong travel sickness pills and went to sleep. I don’t get travel sick. I just prefer the sea to stay under the ferry. The roll at the end could be where they stop using the stabilisers as they pull in to land. Best not to have sticking out bits. Imagine the journey without them.

[@pollyester6639]

You slept, respect. No, I’ve just cried mama, mama, watching this

[@blick182]

Been on endless ferries to Ireland and back from Holyhead to Dun Laoghaire / Dublin and Fishguard to Rosslare, also Swansea to cork. But although 9 out of 10 crossings are fine, when it’s rough it’s bad! One crossing from rosslare to Fishguard was that bad I think in 2011 in an ex hurricane that a lot of the passengers were praying, some crying balling their eyes out, and even some of the crew looked worried even after reassuring everyone. The swells were hitting the boat like a solid brick wall, and the crossing took 3-4 times longer as we barely moved through the Celtic sea. One of those moments you never forget and are thankful to reach land after prayi

[@A2BviaSeaonTV]

Hi. Thanks for watching! I'm so sorry to hear you had an adventful journey. Like you say, most journeys are fine. I'm glad you got off safely.

[@annieamydavies5190]

Why would they head out though with such weather forecasted?

[@superloods760]

As a former master on x-channel ferries I must say that both captains did a splendid job considering the circumstances. It’s always a question of how far you can push without loosing control.

[@A2BviaSeaonTV]

Thanks for watching my video! More of my travels in storms can be found on the playlist When Travelling Doesnt Go To Plan. Some of the footage depicts violent storm force 11 gusting hurricane 12! The bridge officers announcements are very good! Very reassuring and puts passengers at ease despite the conditions

[@Oakleaf700]

@@A2BviaSeaonTV Transderm Scōp is what I need for conditions like this. It definitely helps. Princess Victoria Disaster had some older passengers too prostrated by seasickness to want to move, and then went down with the ship. That must have been awful. Ferries can be dangerous places, and the Crew need to know what they are doing, for sure, hence the worries over the P&O layoffs of experienced Crew recently.

[@MayimHastings]

Yeah, that was a wise captain. It's like how pilots always say that it's safer to fly high and light so that they have more time, distance and options. I bet you have some stories! Would love to share a pitcher of something with you and hear some of them! Happy weekend 💖🙏🕊

[@Systematicsphere]

Losing

[@mjg7878]

I had the dubious pleasure of being in a similar situation in about November 1996. I think the vessel was IF's Isle of Innisfree that had only been in service about 18 months. (My fav vessel of all time the Isle of Inishmore launched a year or so later and Innisfree was sent to Pembroke to Rosslare.) But on that journey we had to stay off Holyhead for nine hours because of the conditions. And I recall that as 'compensation' IF offered a free cooked breakfast to everyone. Although my stomach at that time was just about holding up, it was in no position to receive a cooked full Irish breakfast. But others didn't seem deterred, the queue went right past me and it was a mile long!

[@A2BviaSeaonTV]

Hi. Thanks for watching my footage! Oh my goodness sounds very eventful. I hope it didn't put you off ferry travel. Irinically the Inishmore has just had her birthday, well the anniversary of her maiden voyage from Holyhead. Pictures of her can be found on Facebook page A2B via Sea. Also, video footage of her can be found on the Irish Ferries playlist of this KZbin channel. Enjoy.

[@stulop]

I made the same journey a few years ago during a storm. Had to transfer from a different ferry as Ulysses was the only one running. Had the waves against the windows and the occasional smashing crockery sounds. A memorable crossing with a first class crew.

[@mw6057-q7x]

wow

[@eddieheal3157]

Obviously didn't prepare for rough seas

[@Altenholz]

Real dramatic pictures- unbelieveable forces!

[@A2BviaSeaonTV]

Hi. Thanks for watching ! More videos of storms, including hurricane force, can be found on the playlist 'when travelling doesn't go to plan '

[@bieituns]

Wow great footage, i was on the Adventurer that day, the waves and swell were as big as houses. Dont think ive seen waves so big.

[@A2BviaSeaonTV]

Hi. Thanks for watching! It was quite a week for storms - Eunice, Dudley and Franklin. I hope you and the others aboard your ship were ok. More videos in the playlist 'When travelling doesn't go to plan '. Myké, Instagram: thebearded_blogger www.a2bviasea.co.uk

[@houseyUK]

That is on Ulysses at 51,000 tonnes. Now imagine that sort of storm on the St Columba at 7800 tonnes or even worse, Avalon at 6500 tonnes. Both of those I crossed on in the 70's in force 9 to 10. As a kid I was utterly oblivious to the risk I suspect :D

[@A2BviaSeaonTV]

Thanks for watching! More storm videos on my playlist 'when travelling doesn't go to plan ', including hurricane force 12

[@roconnor01]

Ulster Prince and Ulster Queen 4478 tonnes, Munster 4007 tonnes and Leinster 5000 tonnes were fun too !

[@brendanrayment8416]

The Avalon was a beautiful ship

[@svenevans4983]

I was on a tor line ferry from Gothenburg to felixstowe once when it got so rough the crew were being sick and they made the bar free. I was the only person in the bar with the barman.woke up with blisters on my elbows

[@A2BviaSeaonTV]

Hi. Thanks for watching my video! Oh my goodness, that must have been rough!

[@Oakleaf700]

I went to buy some biscuits on a very rough small ferry 'Falaise', as a kid.. the barman said ''AEat them when you get home, dear...You'll only bring them up if you eat them now''....I followed his advice. I felt a bit dizzy, and mum didn't believe in seasick pills. She used power of suggestion ''You ARE a lucky girl! You don't get seasick''...and I believed her. Did get dizzy though. Baby brother vomited all over her, however. Not pleasant.

[@tarsneyisleestrelas4659]

I was aboard HMS Glasgow in st Lucia in the Caribbean in 1980. When hurricane Allen hit the islands we had to sail immediately as it’s far safer at sea. The damage on land was incredible. Stenna did the right thing.

[@A2BviaSeaonTV]

Hi. Thanks for watching! Absolutely, being at sea is the safest place to be. More storm vlogs in my playlist 'When travelling doesn't go to plan ' included an aborted approach in a hurricane. Myké, Instagram: thebearded_blogger

[@GethStar]

I've sailed in similar conditions the last time I went to Dublin and I would recommend anyone with sea sickness to go as far to the stern as possible and just lie down and go to sleep! I just found a spot on the floor! It was a horrendous experience! I've also been on the HSS during a storm and at one point the ship went to about 45° and the shop and restaurants came crashing down! It was a miracle we made it back tbh!

[@johnward374]

I envy all you travellers who can ride out these type of rough crossings. Any sought of swell even slightly and I start throwing up. Same if I went on a fairground big wheel as a youngster.

[@A2BviaSeaonTV]

Hi. Thanks for watching! Sorry to hear you get Sea sickness. To make you feel better I have a couple of videos on my KZbin channel under the playlist UK waterways, one of which shows a Penzance to Isle of Scilly ferry in extremely calm weather. It was a joy to be aboard that day.

[@kmac5849]

Me too , turn green before we’re out the harbour. It’s a curse🤢😂

[@philippal8666]

Well, sometimes to be fair, it’s less of a ‘shall I travel’ and more of a ‘no weather improvement expected, can’t afford the plane’. A lot of pills (& some sneaking outside when nobody is looking for some mild relief). A family member can’t fly…. I do not ferry. But hers is more serious than mine so FOUR hours of the toilet floor at least takes your mind off the sliding around problem. Get a good flat stomach, with a six pack extra muscles from clinging on if you’re lucky. For me, the worst ferries are the ones where they hand each passenger a paper bag upon boarding. And they have the wet flannels ready to go. I just take six bags and ask where I can get more. The truckers think I’m hilarious, so I make someone’s day.

[@MaritimeFox]

I lost my yacht in Holyhead along with 80 others which were behind that sea wall. It's very exposed to the East and North East and this is illustrated well in your video. The waters really should not that be that rough inside the port.

[@A2BviaSeaonTV]

Hi. Thanks for watching! Oh my goodness, I'm so sorry to hear that. I hope you were able to invest in a new yacht.

[@superyachtchef]

Excellent presentation 👑👑👑

[@A2BviaSeaonTV]

Hi. Thanks for watching!! I hope you enjoy my other videos. If you like storms there are many on the playlist 'when travelling doesn't go to plan ' including hurricane force conditions

[@Butlerbob]

I experienced something like this in January 2015 with the DFDS from Dunkirk to Dover, I sat outside on the deck on a bench that stood in the longitudinal direction of the ship. Especially don't look straight ahead because then you will definitely get seasick! It was quite an experience in itself, but I hope never to experience it again.

[@A2BviaSeaonTV]

Hi. Thanks for watching. Sorry to hear that; must have been a big storm! Some more tranquil footage can be found on my playlist 'UK waterways '.

[@beybslifeintheus494]

Keep safe my friend

[@FFACanineWelfare]

Not gonna lie, if I was on that stena and they announced back out to sea, in that storm, I would freak out 😂😂 I’m a regular on Stenaline .. Cairnryan to Belfast and have been on some scary trips, but never one that has gone back out cos they can’t dock.

[@A2BviaSeaonTV]

Hi. Thanks for watching! This was a once in a decade (or more) event. Everyone was safe and very much looked after-safer to be at sea than trying to berth www.a2bviasea.co.uk

[@clivestuarteardley6049]

Fabulous footage. Glad I was not aboard. When did you finally Dock?

[@A2BviaSeaonTV]

Hi. Thanks for watching! Um, it was a good few hours! Crew were excellent; keeping passengers updated. More footage in my playlist 'When travelling doesn't go to plan ' Myké, Instagram: thebearded_blogger

[@wungabunga]

Remember being on a super fast crossing to France and the kitchen being closed, crockery smashing, queues outside the toilets with puking kids and parents. I was so knackered from the drive that I just slept under a blanket! 😂

[@A2BviaSeaonTV]

@@wungabunga Hi. Thanks for watching! More storm videos can be found in my playlist 'When travelling doesn't go to plan '

[@dixiefallas7799]

I was in the band on Stena Adventurer in the late 90,s. It was bad enough then on normal voyage’s. Happy times though!

[@A2BviaSeaonTV]

Thanks for watching my video!

[@12jsteve]

Stabilisers retracted for entering port - our ferry to Coll does this often!

[@genius1a]

Oh, that's it! Thank you for clearing up the mistery!

[@philippal8666]

Yes! I thought so. Stabilisers are awesome

[@virginiaviola5097]

My kind of weather. That must have been quite a journey.

[@A2BviaSeaonTV]

Hi Virginia. Thanks for watching! It was certainly an interesting journey. More videos including hurricane force conditions are in the playlist 'When travelling doesn't go to plan'. Myké, Instagram: thebearded_blogger www.a2bviasea.co.uk

[@bagoistvan3182]

Was kinda scary...on the other side off Brittain and in France the channel ferries where kept all berthed. Smartest decision in my opinion instead off surfing huge steal elephants in force 10 gail ....

[@1943L]

We had a similar experience trying to get off the dock in NL. It took a couple of tugs to pull the bow into the wind to get us away.

[@A2BviaSeaonTV]

Thanks for watching! More videos of my travels by ferry, some of which in violent storm 11 and hurricane 12 can be found in the playlist 'When travelling doesn't go to plan '

[@darraghenglish9657]

@@A2BviaSeaonTV

[@whiteonggoy7009]

Sir,do you follow storms or do storms follow you...I been in a few myself and the power never ceases to amaze me.

[@A2BviaSeaonTV]

Hi. Lol 🤣 No, I travel around Europe just by using ferries. I've been doing it for over 30yrs. I write blogs: www.a2bviasea.co.uk Please have an explore of my website.

[@duncanandrews1940]

In November 1965 I came back from Canada on a cargo ship - my first trip as a Cadet in the MN - in a force 10 storm that stayed with the ship all the way. You had to tie yourself into your bunks when you slept and the only hot food available was Tea and toast! The ship was about half the size of these ferries.................

[@A2BviaSeaonTV]

Wow. Im glad you made it back safely. Thanks for watching my video

[@duncanandrews1940]

@@A2BviaSeaonTV I forgot to say that the trip took 8 days!

[@peaches5540]

My homewtown! I’m proud to be an anglesolian

[@A2BviaSeaonTV]

Hi. Thanks for watching! I love Anglesey. Visited many times.

[@peaches5540]

@@A2BviaSeaonTV it’s breathtaking. I absolutely loved watching the ships coming in and out as a child. The old harbour is also just as beautiful ❤️

[@codprawn]

The Irish sea has to be the roughest crossing in the World. Biscay is like a mill pond in comparison. And yes I have travelled both on many occasions. The waters between Ireland and Wales are pretty shallow. The wind funnels up from 3000 miles of open Atlantic. The Welsh coast usually gets the highest winds in the UK . These big ferries cope no problem at all. And funnily enough the rougher it is the better I sleep!

[@A2BviaSeaonTV]

Hi. Thanks for watching! Myké Instagram: thebearded_blogger TikTok: A2B via Sea www.a2bviasea.co.uk

[@David-lb4te]

Biscay in the winter is an order of magnitude worse than Irish Sea. Large cruise ships with propellers out of the water gives an idea of the swell.

[@A2BviaSeaonTV]

@@David-lb4te hi David. Thanks for watching. www.a2bviasea.co.uk

[@codprawn]

@@David-lb4te Sorry I beg to differ. I have crossed Biscay many times in Winter. Storm Alex a few years ago was a Force 12. Winds reached 116mph. We were on the ferry Pont Aven or might have been Cap Finistere. Not once did I worry. I have also crossed Biscay in a 48' ketch in Winter. Again not as bad as the Irish Sea. Deep water is a far better place to be in a storm.

[@globaltraveller]

Try the North Sea or the waters up near Shetland where the Atlantic meets the North Sea. Now that is a proper rough crossing. That’s where you’ll find the highest waves and strongest winds in the British Isles.

[@robertevans9587]

Been on a ferry many times when it’s been rough 🤢. Did the Stenaline had a wee bump there when it showed out side of the ship when she was coming in

[@vinzzzze]

Use to be a truck driver for 18 years. Once, took the boat in Stanrear(Scotland) to Belfast with similar weather conditions. My truck moved 10cm, 4 chains were broken. Lots of damage, I remember. Trucks and cars pushed against each other. People and even the crew started to panic. 20 years ago now, but that day I had a good guardian-angel. Not for people with a bad stomach.🤢🤢🤮🤮

[@A2BviaSeaonTV]

Hi Thanks for watching! Sorry to hear of your bad experience. Lots more videos of other ships in calmer conditions (!) on my channel A2B via Sea on TV www.a2bviasea.co.uk

[@andylaauk]

The older ferries used to cross in gale force winds all the time, I remember if the St Columba turned back it had to be bad.

[@A2BviaSeaonTV]

Hi. Thanks for watching! More storm videos can be found in the playlist 'When travelling doesn't go to plan '.

[@thebestisyettocome4114]

Good video. 👍

[@A2BviaSeaonTV]

Thank you for watching 👍

[@1sealife11]

10 years of my life I was sailing between Liverpool and Dublin on a small container vessel..

[@A2BviaSeaonTV]

@@1sealife11 Hi. Thanks for watching! Loads more storm videos in my playlist 'When travelling doesn't go to plan '.

[@richardjohnholden5104]

I used to race that from Liverpool to dun Laoghaire, always like that.

[@A2BviaSeaonTV]

Hi. Thanks for watching! More storm chasing videos including hurricane force 12 can be found on the playlist 'when travelling doesn't go to plan '

[@herbertjohnston4608]

Back in the 80s, sailing to Shetlands from Aberdeen Force 10 scary, those old ships were not that big at breakfast. The crew said the ship shouldn't have sailed.🙏

[@A2BviaSeaonTV]

@@herbertjohnston4608 Hi. Thanks for watching! More storm force conditions can be found in my playlist 'When travelling doesn't go to plan '

[@herbertjohnston4608]

@A2BviaSeaonTV As an old trunk driver and a good sailer, I was scared for the first time .😳

[@thelionsclub4912]

If the vehicles are well secured, everything is fine. Ferries have already gotten into distress because of cargo that has been loosened by strong waves.

[@A2BviaSeaonTV]

Hi. Thanks for watching! Lots more storm videos in my playlist When travelling doesn't go to plan Myké, Instagram: thebearded_blogger

[@quirkyworks]

I’ve done the crazy thing in watching this video 😂 I’m about to board a Stenaline boat from Dublin to Holyhead in 2 hours time with storm Agnes pending! I’m shitting it haha! Weather is so bad here but no cancellations although Irish ferry’s have canceled all there’s for the day. 😮

[@A2BviaSeaonTV]

Hi. Thanks for watching! What you like lol. I'm sure you will be fine! Are you on Estrid/Adventurer? Big ships. If you take any photos feel free to send them to me on Facebook messenger (Facebook page A2B via Sea) so I can share them. Full credit will be given to you in the post www.a2bviasea.co.uk

[@tomasolaoideain4894]

Always the same in Holyhead. Was 17 hours trying to berth one day

[@A2BviaSeaonTV]

😲 wow, 17hrs! Hi. Thanks for watching. Loads more videos on my channel.

[@davidwright4526]

Very interesting David from Perth WA.

[@SavingPrivateBob]

Fascinating stuff. I wonder how a boat such as the Titanic would handle a storm like this?

[@A2BviaSeaonTV]

Hi. Thanks for watching! More videos at www.a2bviasea.co.uk Myké, Instagram: thebearded_blogger

[@jimjimgl3]

Who allowed these ships to leave port in the first place?

[@makiwa]

Feel sorry for the people on the other Ferry!

[@A2BviaSeaonTV]

Thanks for watching! Yes, I can imagine it would have been an interesting ride. Stena Nordica is a lovely vessel- video of inside on my Stena Line playlist

[@SeamusDunne-w3u]

Normal day in the Irish sea.

[@A2BviaSeaonTV]

@@SeamusDunne-w3u Hi. Thanks for watching! More storm videos can be found in the playlist 'When travelling doesn't go to plan '.

[@MrFinlandsuomi]

2:57 The kid with the iron stomach...

[@calummcnab3222]

Fantastic video, hope your stomach was ok.

[@Bruce-1956]

Ship is hardly moving, it has stabalizers. Try going through a hurricane in a relatively small tanker.

[@A2BviaSeaonTV]

Thanks for watching my footage! You are right, the sea was not 'too bad' until we arrived in Holyhead at which time it picked up to 95mph. Videos of really rough sea - my ship in violent storms and hurricane force winds, can be found in my playlist 'When travelling doesn't go to plan ' on KZbin Channel A2B via Sea on TV

[@jimcrawford5039]

Stabilisers are not deployed in bad weather.

[@yan24to]

Definitely been out on worse, one time had to wait off Holyhead 9 hrs waiting to get in because of the severity of the weather.

[@A2BviaSeaonTV]

@@yan24to hi thanks for watching! More storm videos in my playlist 'When travelling doesn't go to plan '

[@markadriansneydms]

Lerwick to Aberdeen is the most brutal ferry crossing in the Uk and 14 hours of it 😅

[@A2BviaSeaonTV]

@@markadriansneydms Hi. Thanks for watching! More storm videos in my playlist 'When travelling doesn't go to plan '

[@mehitabel1290]

What baffles me is how the cars/trucks on board don't end up mangled wrecks!

[@A2BviaSeaonTV]

Hi. Thanks for watching! They would have been chained down owing to the extreme conditions which were very well publicised a few days prior to the storm hitting. More storm videos in my playlist 'When travelling doesn't go to plan ' Myké, Instagram: thebearded_blogger

[@mehitabel1290]

@@A2BviaSeaonTVThat so? So the crew go round with chains and thread them round the wheels, early in the sailing?.......... Seriously, I'm completely ignorant about how it all works!

[@A2BviaSeaonTV]

@@mehitabel1290 they would have done, especially with the commercial trucks and motor bikes

[@coasttocoastcaravanning6138]

Wow that's something else isn't it 😳

[@A2BviaSeaonTV]

Hi. Thanks for watching my footage. I have more extreme weather videos on my playlist 'when travelling doesn't go to plan ', including being on a cross channel ferry during a hurricane! Enjoy.

[@coasttocoastcaravanning6138]

@@A2BviaSeaonTV I'll certainly take a look 😉 thank you 😊

[@wallochdm1]

KNOWING well ahead of time that a major storm was going to be encountered, why wasn't the sailing canceled??

[@A2BviaSeaonTV]

Hi. Thanks for watching my video!!! We almost made it into port; the wind picked up considerably upon entering. If we were 20min earlier..... More storm videos on my playlist 'when travelling doesn't go to plan ' including hurricane force. Enjoy.

[@leonhue722]

Captain should have delayed departure until storm past. This would have been the right thing to do.

[@A2BviaSeaonTV]

We made the crossing in calm (ish) seas - nothing too bad. Was only until we got to Holyhead the winds picked up. If we were 20min early we would have missed the storm. The Stena Adventurer is another matter though

[@A2BviaSeaonTV]

Thanks for watching! 👍

[@philippal8666]

There are so many gales on that sea, no one would ever cross 😰… and the ferries are built to take it. It’s surprising how ‘normal’ everything is inside. The water between the two is so deep, they never had to detour. I’m guaranteeing that there are unbelievably more boats out there in much worse conditions. This is a major supply route, as well as passengers. I think the vast majority of the ship is aimed at lorry drivers. This sea will do this for another week at least. Just because that’s the way the currents and winds go. Look up the ferry from the top of Scotland to Orkney. That is a crazy one.

[@A2BviaSeaonTV]

@@philippal8666 thanks for watching! Lots more travels of my trips in hurricane force conditions on my playlist 'when travelling doesn't go to plan '.

[@TonyWhite-s4c]

I got caught in a monsoon storm off the coast of Thailand. Nothing like this vid but it was a tiny boat. I have never seem do much puke in my life. It was sloshing from port to starboard and then they locked the door to the deck.

[@A2BviaSeaonTV]

@@TonyWhite-s4c Hi. Thanks for watching! More storm videos in my playlist 'When travelling doesn't go to plan '

[@RuthlessAfro4692]

I was on the night services that night was windy asf going from Belfast to Liverpool

[@A2BviaSeaonTV]

Hi. Thanks for watching! Was a crazy few days wasn't it. More footage in the playlist 'When travelling doesn't go to plan '. Myké, Instagram: thebearded_blogger www.a2bviasea.co.uk

[@robloxfan4271]

Im surprised ferrys wherent canceled

[@A2BviaSeaonTV]

Hi. Thanks for watching! Me too lol.

[@Oakleaf700]

Irish Sea certainly knows how to ''Cut up rough'' when she wants! The little kid spinning round in her chair.. clearly doesn't get giddy ! :) A man says ''Choppy today''. 0:35 ish or ...''Flat as a millpond'' as our dad used to day when I worried about rough weather as a child on {Much smaller and rockier} ferries in 1970's. ''Falaise'' was the worst ever crossing I'd done, Dieppe/Folkestone as a kid.

[@A2BviaSeaonTV]

Hi. Thanks for watching! Lol yes, I noticed the kid not getting dizzy too lol. I miss the older smaller 70s ships. Many of which can be found in Mediterranean waters today, I will be heading g over there this summer. Keep an eye out for more KZbin videos on my channel

[@Oakleaf700]

@@A2BviaSeaonTV Haha! re the spinning kid. Yes, the Falaise {1947} I think went to the Greek islands? Might be wrong, she was scrapped, I know that much. It was a miserable crossing. ''Chartres'' was another old one. When we crossed the Irish Sea, the Europe, she got very rolly approaching Fishguard..I wonder if they'd turned the stabilisers off? It was a similar big roll to what you showed.

[@A2BviaSeaonTV]

@@Oakleaf700 there are many videos of my travels in storms on the playlist 'when travelling doesn't go to plan ' including hurricane force conditions.

[@Elite_TvMan18]

Yes I live in Holyhead big bang from today with big cigarette but yes I saw that storm

[@Jakeymac2015]

I was on this ship

[@A2BviaSeaonTV]

@@Jakeymac2015 on the Ulysses or Stena?

[@foppo100]

Not one decent size tug available to deal with this?

[@A2BviaSeaonTV]

Thanks for watching my video. Just the little tug that day

[@riptwan]

that's no hurricane lol, just some swell

[@A2BviaSeaonTV]

@@riptwan Hi. Thanks for watching! More storm trips can be found in the playlist 'When travelling doesn't go to plan '

[@Englishwithaxe]

Other than this that stena plys lounge is the best everything is free

[@A2BviaSeaonTV]

@@Englishwithaxe hi. Thanks for watching! That's right, inside the Stena Plus Lounge there are complimentary drinks and snacks. Blogs at www.a2bviasea.co.uk

[@regnar1967]

small waves - i guess nobody here have travel on the North See

[@A2BviaSeaonTV]

Thanks for watching! More videos of my travels in storms can be found in the playlist 'when travelling doesn't go to plan ', including footage of hurricane force conditions

[@morganrees6807]

We sat hove to off Dover for about 4 hours back in October '87 just before "that" storm, as nothing could get off the berths there. Green seas were breaking on the upper Fwd lounge windows. Very hairy!

[@A2BviaSeaonTV]

Hi. Thanks for watching my video! Oh my goodness, that must have been quite a journey for you. I trust everyone safe and well. More videos of major storms, including hurricane force conditions I have found myself in, can be found on my playlist 'when travelling doesn't go to plan '.

[@stayrospaparunas3062]

At 1:02 the woman at right keep calms

[@A2BviaSeaonTV]

Hi. Thanks for watching! Lol, yeah lol I noticed that More storm videos including hurricane force can be found in my playlist 'when travelling doesn't go to plan '. Enjoy.

[@EdwardPeter1]

I we were at anchor in Holy Head Harbour the nighr the ferry "Princess Victoria" went down with tagic loss of life, especially all the woman & children in the smashed lifeboats

[@jimmcintosh9045]

Our Calmac ferries here in Scotland cancel sailings at the drop of a hat when wind gets over 15kts!

[@A2BviaSeaonTV]

Hi. Thanks for watching my footage. Sorry to hear that. A2B via Sea has not had the pleasure of travelling aboard their ferries, yet. Perhaps its because the ships are small?? Thanks again

[@lambo7767]

You have clearly never experienced the isle of lewis going to barra in the winter. Wow🌊⚡️❄️🌊🛳⚓️

[@jamescopeland8050]

I've done the ullapool-stornoway crossing over the minch many times lol. Stormy weather does not deter it, can't tell you how many times I've watched the nose dip below water level but that's very typical of the minch weather which is not for the faint hearted lol. A lot of the time it comes down to how well the crew know the waters. Ullapool-stornoway, tarbet-skye, harris-north uist, south uist-barra; any of these crossings are generally pretty rough because of how exposed they are to the ocean and northern or westerly atlantic winds.

[@lorraineodonnell241]

That I am so surprised I go to Ireland every year and that has never happened

[@A2BviaSeaonTV]

Hi. Thanks for watching. Apparently once in a 2 decade event, 3 major storms in succession, Eunice, Dudley and Franklin, so I had to go lol. Myké, Instagram: thebearded_blogger www.a2bviasea.co.uk

[@tstuart7333]

THOSE STORM CONDITIONS WILL SOON PUT TO TEST YOU SEAMANSHIP SKILL'S

[@A2BviaSeaonTV]

Hi. Thanks for watching

[@joe18425]

Look at they clouds over there 👁👄👁 Gonna need a bigger boat 🚢

[@A2BviaSeaonTV]

🤣🤣 hi. Thanks for watching! More storm videos on my playlist 'When travelling doesn't go to plan '. Myké, Instagram: thebearded_blogger www.a2bviasea.co.uk

[@gmbh8443]

I feel bad for the poor lifeboats

[@johannesbols57]

Surprised crew members weren't wearing life jackets.

[@A2BviaSeaonTV]

Lol. It was rough but I for one have found myself in worse conditions; hurricane force 12 for example. This was caught on camera and can be found on my playlist 'when travelling doesn't go to plan '

[@schwarzalben88]

I haven't had my moneysworth of its not a rough crossing.

[@A2BviaSeaonTV]

Hi. Thanks for watching my footage. If you enjoy rough crossings more videos can be found on my playlist 'When travelling doesn't go to plan ', including hurricane force 12 winds.

[@foodfordudes]

Why even sail in such conditions

[@A2BviaSeaonTV]

@@foodfordudes Hi. Thanks for watching! On my ship departing Dublin the wind hadn't gotten that strong and we came so close to Wales alas, the wind picked up earlier than predicted and caused the delay. We were very well looked after though. More storm videos in the playlist 'When travelling doesn't go to plan '

[@Butlerbob]

I have your channel in my "pocket' as I may say so, or store it at my KZbin note!! I'll be back!!

[@A2BviaSeaonTV]

Hi. Thank you so much. I am pleased you enjoy my channel! Lots more footage to come.....tell your friends and family to subscribe too 🙏

[@derek6579]

Hurricane strength winds are force 12. Theses aren’t!

[@A2BviaSeaonTV]

Thanks for watching! Actually it was. A hurricane is sustained winds of +88mph this voyage was just that with gusts of over 95.

[@marcusfiuza4561]

"Deem graças em todas as circunstâncias, pois esta é a vontade de Deus para vocês em Cristo Jesus." 1 Tessalonicenses 5:18

[@LOTPOR0402]

I bet the Guinness was all over the place

[@A2BviaSeaonTV]

Hi. Thanks for watching! Nope lol, didn't spill a drop

[@sarge6870]

@@A2BviaSeaonTV That a boy !!!

[@Minnieslays2024]

Omg I was on this ferry and puked my guts out 😢

[@A2BviaSeaonTV]

Hi. Thanks for watching! I'm sorry to hear that you were unwell. You were on the Ulysses same time as me? Myké, Instagram: thebearded_blogger

[@Minnieslays2024]

@@A2BviaSeaonTV yes i am pretty sure I was . I can’t exactly remeber what time but I was on a ferry same date and same thing happened at same place !

[@A2BviaSeaonTV]

@@Minnieslays2024 that'll be the one. At least we got off (eventually)

[@Minnieslays2024]

@@A2BviaSeaonTV yeah (eventually) 😅😅

[@good7saint]

I've crossed from the IOM to Liverpool in worse than that

[@A2BviaSeaonTV]

Hi Steven. Thanks for watching. More videos including crossings in Hurricane force 12 can be found on my KZbin channel, playlist 'when travelling doesn't go to plan '. Plus, a storm chasing blog can be found on my website www.a2bviasea.co.uk

[@Oliwka2009]

Współczuję

[@Yibbys]

I would be like get the f in NOW

[@NCWTWENTY3]

Nope. Nope. Nope.

[@A2BviaSeaonTV]

Lol Thanks for watching my videos. More videos in more calm scenes can be found on my playlist UK Waterways

[@flyingfox10001]

Not nice to be stuck at sea in such circumstances

[@A2BviaSeaonTV]

Hi. Thank you so much for watching! The other passengers and I were treated exceptionally well by the crew offering us complimentary beverages. Many more videos can be found on my other playlists-i hope you enjoy

[@paulmavric887]

Ah well thank god you didn’t have covid

[@simonclarke7309]

Just need to employ cheaper staff like P&O

[@paulmavric887]

Ah well. Thank god you didnt have covid

[@grantmcinnes1176]

So much wrong here. Neither of these vessels should have attempted to dock in conditions where they couldn't maneuver. Sending the tug out was clearly moronic. Both vessels should have stood off until conditions improved. Lives risked to keep a schedule.

[@A2BviaSeaonTV]

Hi Grant. Thanks for watching! More videos on my youtube channel. www.a2bviasea.co.uk

[@eugeniezemanga8687]

Mon Dieu pitié vient Au secours pardonne mon Dieu si tu gardes nos fautes qui va vivre

[@RalphBraseth]

Nice video. Get rid of the copy and goofy emojis. Not needed because we can see for ourselves.

[@grahamclarkson3457]

Was on Stena got free fish n chips but had to buy a bottle of water£2.20 rip off

[@steveluckhurst2350]

£2.20 for fish, chips and a bottle of water? Behave yourself, that's great.

[@toddhunter3137]

@@steveluckhurst2350 some people are never happy. I'm with you, 2.20 considering he got fish and chips with that, that's bloody good these days!!!🤣🤣👍

[@robloxfan4271]

Thats very good value for money

[@gnanaraj5621]

அஆஇ

[@mikeat53]

A puke fest...torture 🤢🤢🤢🤢

[@A2BviaSeaonTV]

Hi. Thanks for watching! The crossing was fine, it was only during the final approach to Holyhead that the storm really picked up. If you want to see some really rough weather take a look at my playlist 'when travelling doesn't go to plan ', where there is footage of hurricane force 12. These are rare very rare events.

[@AGalin-nb6dl]

Dumb to sail a ferry in those conditions profit before safety!!

[@A2BviaSeaonTV]

@@AGalin-nb6dl Hi. Thanks for watching. Loads more storm videos in my playlist 'When travelling doesn't go to plan '

[@fabiodoria715]

E tutto gratis

[@flemmingsorensen5470]

🤢🤢🤢🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮

[@A2BviaSeaonTV]

Hi. Thanks for watching! Many more storm videos on my playlist 'when travelling doesn't go to plan ', including violent storm 11 and hurricane force 12!! Enjoy!

[@flemmingsorensen5470]

@@A2BviaSeaonTV Feeling sick already 😉👍