Irish Ferries Dublin Swift Dublin to Holyhead with a motorcycle

[@jdooris83]

Just come back from Ireland and used the new Dublin Swift for the first time. Never got to sail on the original but my first impression of the new ship was impressive. Comfortable sailing, swaying halfway over the Irish Sea which is expected. Car deck a bit tight, great food, comfortable seating. But overall really enjoyed it. I’ll definitely be using Dublin Swift again in the near future

[@andrewjditton]

Good to know, cheers John!

[@Simon67316]

He loves you so much Andrew, which is a reflection of how well you look after him. It’s great to see such a happy dog.

[@colinrimmer9154]

What a welcome home it can’t be beaten, one happy little dog.

[@shaunnicholson5389]

Awesome! Love your caravan related vlogs but super happy to simply follow you doing what you do given your wonderful personality. Thanks for allowing us to 'Tune In'!

[@andrewjditton]

Aww, cheers Shaun! Thanks for coming along for the ride!

[@debsbird8693]

Great video thanks for taking us o. Your journey 😊 and there is nothing like a welcome home from your dog when you have been away - my two schnauzers do that even when I’ve only my gone to put the rubbish out! 😂

[@tuur]

I Miss the thanks for tuning in part ;-) but Dougal smile in the end was priceless :-)

[@itroy3039]

My word You sure get around Andrew I'm going to Croatia on the weekend Looking forward to tracing some of your footsteps..

[@andrewjditton]

Excellent! Enjoy!

[@RohanTheBT]

The best welcome home is always from a dog!

[@stoeydude2000]

I'm looking to travel from Liverpool to tipperary with my wife later on in the year. It was a trip my mum and dad did together when they got married back in the 60's. Sadly my dad isn't here to watch me follow in his footsteps but my mum thinks it's an awesome idea. I'm hoping to find the exact location of a milage sign that my parents took just to prove to the people back home that they managed to travel from Liverpool to tipparey on a lambretta.

[@bristolcelt7816]

Did you manage it

[@sirfulham]

Thanks Andrew, what a contrasting ferry experience, much less stress. That's the one for me!

[@joesrvhome]

That looks fun...boy was Douglas happy to see dad home!

[@saradavis7136]

We travelled on the Dublin Swift in June. We booked before this boat replaced the Jonathan Swift and paid extra for specific seats which of course didn't exist on the new boat. No refund for that either! And we were also an hour late but that was due to it being foggy I think so no compensation for that either. Nice enough ship but to be honest I think the Jonathan Swift was better.

[@andrewjditton]

Interesting to know, thanks!

[@ivanlynch2504]

Mate, I love this. Great photography. I live in Dublin overlooking the bay. Everyday I see the ferries arrive and leave, regular as clockwork. Since March we're all stuck on this little island, and as much as I want to, I can’t get on any of those ships !! However, we’re safe and healthy. Please post more travelling by sea stuff (you may have loads already, I’ve yet to trawl through your archive). Thank you, I love every detail of your ship experiences.

[@andrewjditton]

Thanks Ivan! As I live in the Hebrides most of my ferry content is CalMac, but there are a few international trips there too. Just not as many as I'd like, as my options for taking my dog Dougal with me up on deck (he stresses if left in the car) are very limited. On this trip he stayed home. Cheers!

[@LisaMarli]

Bummer Master Dougal could not come with you. But what a greeting! What a happy dog. 🐶 ❤ 🎉

[@joann5157]

Your "welcome home" was the BEST!!!

[@bernievielwerth1953]

I love the greeting you got from the dogs. Cheers Bernie in palm springs California

[@hayard61]

I just love Dougle. Bless him.

[@anthonycbrown1952]

As a fellow U.S. motorcycle rider I am jealous as to how accommodating the services (road & ferry) appear to be for travel. Can you tell me more about the music playing @5:45? It has a mystical and ethereal quality to it.

[@andrewjditton]

Hi Anthony, the music details are in the description and you can enjoy a search fest in the KZbin Creator Suite :)

[@anthfax]

Ha great video, love the dogs at the end 😀

[@richardjfaulkner3811]

thats a welcome back that only a dog can give you.

[@janefromthecountry1820]

Great video! Greetings from Wisconsin, USA! MacDougal welcome kisses are priceless! Thank you for taking us along on the journey, Andrew! ♡

[@meekeykamira2187]

Dougal is happy your home...yay Please take him next trip😃

[@andylawn9521]

Another fine video. We're there no handy mirrors on the ferry😂 Dougal was happy to see you, was worth it just for that!

[@andreabalderstone4272]

I think Dougal was pleased to see you 😁

[@GaetanHobby]

Thanks Andrew for another great vidéo 😉😉😉😉

[@victorkent768]

Oh that was quick. Disappointed you did not show us your ride around Ireland. Not on the agenda. Although more intetested in bikes than ferry crossing. More likley to take caravan to Ireland than my old GS1000s. I now know some more info on the crossing. Thanks andrew

[@andrewjditton]

I went to Ireland to help my best friend move into his new apartment, that's all.

[@nightwolf1592]

Yes I can just see you becoming a Hells Angle. British Caravan Chapter. Live to tow, tow to live and all that.

[@andrewjditton]

HAHAHA!!!! Sleep all night. Nap all day. Party Never! ;@)

[@paula.jackson5463]

wow what a greeting!

[@ianotimelord]

The Epsilon is the only ferry from Holyhead that is stern loading only. Irish ferries Ulysses is ro-ro as well as Stena's Superfast X & Adventurer.

[@onemanandhiswhippet]

Enjoy that 😀 you need to do more like that I can’t help thinking that you must be a bit stiff after riding that bike in the wrists (I use to have the same bike) I was ok for about 50 miles Regards Dave, Jo and Louie 👍😀🐾

[@andrewjditton]

I amazed myself Dave, it wasn't too bad at all. I broke the journey plenty (helped by the 100 mile range!) and when possible would take my right hand off the throttle and wring it out a little. What's even more incredible is that that is with a 2 into 1 exhaust! Just lucky I guess - I have to get SOME good stuff to make up for the bloody migraines!

[@onemanandhiswhippet]

Andrew Ditton LOL good man 👍😀🐾

[@lexosney6432]

I miss the welcome my Jack Russell used to give me very much like your black and white in the video!

[@jf6395]

nothing like coming home to a friendly face and a cold wet nose;-)

[@timward3539]

Andrew - I didn't see any provision for dogs in the seating areas. I assume they are not allowed? We would like to go to Ireland but have a dog which suffers greatly from separation anxiety and would not manage being left for this amount of time. Have to keep going to Arran I guess!

[@bluejeans98]

What is the rucksack thingy you had Dougle in on the video going to Ireland. Looking to get a moped and need something for our little one to travel in. He already adores the motorhome, on the back of a bike should be interesting.

[@andrewjditton]

I got it 7 years ago from a company called Outward Hound. The goggles are called Doggles, and the bandana by puppybandana.co.uk. Happy searching!

[@bluejeans98]

That is so cool. If your ever up Manchester way let us know.

[@pwaulski]

That's one happy Dougal

[@markpullinger7324]

Great welcome home 🐶 What happened in the middle on your 10 day ride around love to see 😊

[@CliffDaviszootour]

Nice to see Dougal give you more than a disdainful stare.

[@willsgetoff1157]

Loved something a little different, I assume there are just kennels on the swift ferry to?

[@andrewjditton]

I think so, I didn't see anything myself.

[@DerekTJ]

Is my fear of my bike slipping on the ferry irrational?

[@andrewjditton]

No, it's not irrational. BUT... I've done many, many ferries with the bike including Greek island hopping, and it's never happened. Just take it slow, and feet out, not on the pegs.

[@sandrabebbington4422]

Not a ringing endorsement of the Irish Ferries. We used Stena and they seem marginally better apart from the kennels which were worse!

[@andrewjditton]

Oh dear. I'll be trying another operator if I go again, mainly to see how it compares.

[@sandrabebbington4422]

Their kennels were wire cages, lashed to the vehicle deck by the front.

[@chriscars3578]

Sandra Bebbington . We used Irish Ferrys for years used them last month and the service was crap

[@TeddyWandererCamera-Bear]

Looks like you should stick to Cal Mac :D So nice to see your welcoming party :D Teddy

[@andrewjditton]

Yes, CalMac is the best!

[@annettefournier9655]

At least it looked like a more comfortable ferry.

[@andrewjditton]

It was indeed!

[@mohibj]

Do they check your passport either direction on this ferry?

[@rogerwaldram4295]

Fascinating. I would love to know how you shot this. Is it gimble & iPhone or something fancier? Gymble gimbol gimble - is spell checker right,😎❤?

[@andrewjditton]

Hi Roger, this was shot mostly on a Sony FDRX3000 either attached to the helmet or in the palm of my hand. Other footage was with the Canon G7X and a couple of 'quick' shots with the iPhone 7 Plus. No gimbal was used! I have a posh gimbal for my Sony A7Sii that I used for some exteriors of the Adria Launches a few weeks back.

[@rogerwaldram4295]

Thanks Andrew. I have an old Canon EOS 20D not used in years & abandoned my iPhone for a Samsung Note with which I check my blood-sugars (without blood) using the Libré app & a sensor. TMI. When you walked up the stairs on the ferry-though it must be a gimbal since the camera did not go up & down! Enjoy your vlogs-sorta vicarious adventuring whilst our 5 year old Hymer is having cambelt replaced-bit of a swizz-only 8000 miles BUT with Fiat has to be done every 70000 miles OR 5 years! Oh well...

[@ncplantdoctor]

Dougal at the door -- what a wonderful greeting and welcome home. Do you wear leathers for the safety or the protection from the elements or is it both? In 27 years of fire and EMS I have seen people who laid a bike down in jeans, and it wasn't pretty.

[@andrewjditton]

Yeah, mainly safety. Especially on this 800 mile round trip. It wasn't fun when the temperature hit 32 centigrade on the way home, but I don't fancy the consequences of a tumble without the protection.

[@simonhackett4471]

You are lucky it was just late, the number of times we have turned up for the swift and it was cancelled, usually some reason given, but I think they just put you on the Ulysses if they don't have the numbers to justify the fast boat and big boat running together. We normally travel out of season, it happens a lot. Never got a refund on the premium for the fast service. Stenaline all the way, yep its longer. Last time I come home on a bike I bought in England I got the ferry Fishguard to Rosslare, got a cabin, it is a long one but the cabin had TV, and tea and coffee. The dog situation is terrible on all the Irish sea crossings. I just can't recommend Irish Ferries other than you need a 2hr crossing, and hoping that it runs.

[@andrewjditton]

It's crazy, it would only take ONE operator to offer a couple of dog-friendly cabins (like Brittany Ferries) or a dog-friendly lounge area (like CalMac) and they'd clean up on the canine traffic on the Irish Sea.

[@m.b.g.musicproduction9658]

Who cares about being late, when you get a welcome like that...….Sometimes life is just......Great!

[@DesmondsDonders]

What better welcome home could you get :-)

[@99757429]

interesting video. i have a question. do i need to show my passport or any form of id at the border? i wont be taking any vehicle with me

[@andrewjditton]

Hi, this video was shot before Brexit so unfortunately I'm not qualified to answer that. Best ask Irish Ferries direct. Cheers.

[@Lner1922]

@@andrewjditton No you do not need a passport if you are a UK citizen entering the Republic of Ireland.

[@francismcdonnell753]

Did you drive straight through & avoid paying the toll in Dublin?

[@antster1983]

The East-Link Bridge is toll-free for motorbikes.

[@walterh.schreiber5361]

Awesome video again. I did not like the way you fastened your bag to the bike though. Very wiggly. Better to use something like Rok Straps. Cheers

[@andrewjditton]

I admit I don't like bungee straps (I think they are dangerous if they hit you in the face) but it was a question of using what I had as this was the first time I'd toured on the bike in about 10 years.

[@ImTheDudeMan471]

2nd approval for tiedown "ROK Straps" (Hybrid bungee/strap/buckle). Just enough stretch to keep rear bags snug if something moves in the bag. I'm really happy to see you on the MC, it can get the blood flowing and your mind cleared of stress.

[@lucaazim7210]

Love this video but, Irish Ferries con you into going on the slow boats if even 1mph wind because of “adverse weather” In relation to losing one of the engines, same thing happened on Stena this year on a slow crossing taking over 4 hours to go the other way to you and no apology at all or refund!

[@jamesh2436]

Hey Andrew thanks again for a very informative and interesting video. Can I ask what model motorbike do you have as that’s an awesome machine. Hoping to get a bike myself one day of the wife allows! All the best !

[@andrewjditton]

Hi James, that's a Triumph Thruxton, based on the Bonneville. It's the 'old' type (2013) but I love it. Good luck!

[@jamesh2436]

Thanks Andrew, certainly looks a mean machine! All the best

[@rajanasir3078]

Danalyn are you still live with I went off

[@ciciomari206]

I went on one

[@typhoontim125]

@ 7:58 Great!! :-)

[@rajanasir3078]

The dog what is the dog

[@chriscars3578]

Does anyone else have problems getting in touch with Irish Ferrys I find there service is totally crap

[@helenaville5939]

QUITE The OPPOSITE Been TRAVELLING With Them For Many Years EXPERIENCE POSITIVE A Always

[@gwarlow]

And a special shout out to the 6 (people?) who, at the time of this comment were unhappy enough with their own lives, that they disliked a video about a guy riding a motorcycle, being aboard a ferry, and a happy homecoming to his best friend. I hope that each of your lives improves dramatically. Cheers. Thanks for the video Andrew... Great to see you and Dougall reunited!

[@andrewjditton]

Ha ha! Exactly Gordon, but the warming thing is that these interactions help the video climb the KZbin algorithm, so these sad folks are actually achieving the opposite to what they intend. Hilarious! :)

[@rajanasir3078]

Dublin to Holyhead 74 miles

[@rajanasir3078]

Dublin Lighthouse wanna meter pole 20m

[@captsam54]

They should have offered a discount right away. Not your fault they lost an engine when u paid for premium time.. Scallywags...

[@andrewjditton]

Scallywags indeed!

[@bobfitzpatrick947]

Hi Andrew, Well you know I'm a huge fan of yours, & I love your vlogs, etc,... But these boat crossing are, well weak just weak.... The all to brief welcome home Dougal segment was, all too brief. I'm a very loyal fan Andrew, 🇺🇸🇬🇧👬💞🐐😘

[@bobfitzpatrick947]

P.S.Hi Andrew, Your vlogs have a high standard, the vast majority are creative genious, both visually with pleasurable commentary, interspersed with fabulous music, & of course Dougal the ⭐ that he is! Your a great talent with a tremendous heart for most things, or at least you convey that in your vlogs! Your KZbin Subscribers are continuing to climb, so perhaps one should not try to fix something that isn't broken! 🇺🇸🇬🇧👬🌈💞😍😘😘

[@andrewjditton]

Cheers Bob! Yes, I'm just going to keep it as it is - honest and credible and real. Thanks for your continued support, I really appreciate it :)

[@helenaville5939]

IMPRESSION Given Is That No No INFORMATION PROVIDED So As As To To Avoid COMPLIMENTING The Irish It's A British Thing

[@katcankan7129]

🖒

[@rajanasir3078]

KZbin videos From Dublin to Holyhead on good

[@MojoUX]

[@dengels1957]

why do you put Dougal through all that agony, mate he needs you to be there for him............just giving you shit.......I am enjoying your vids and I know you can't take your dog everywhere. But I still feel sorry for him, he is just the bomb!!!!

[@andrewjditton]

Oh rubbish, he gets bored of me and loves getting spoiled by his Nan while beating up her Dobermann when he's bored! ;@)

[@dengels1957]

hahaha good repost man

[@CarlJones14]

This engine failure thing is a scam & I think it has something to do with saving fuel so they can take on more fuel in a cheaper port/country. Maybe I am wrong but I've experienced this twice in the past on fast Channel crossings.

[@andrewjditton]

Hmm, it makes you wonder, doesn't it?

[@rajanasir3078]

57 minutes

[@KeithApp]

What is point? Its not that much faster than a conventional ferry, and in your case (even with the p0rno music on the video) it was about the same speed anyway.

[@Hino992]

Too much needless noise, just over a minute was all I could edure.

[@bettytureaud]

I don't find Ferries sexy

[@rajanasir3078]

Dog