A Full Tour of The ONLY Ferry That Braves The North Atlantic Ocean Year-Round: MS Norröna

[@djmark143]

I actually watched the previous episode in full with my wife and she said to me, Mark, we should do that very same journey next summer. We were looking for Nordic themed cruises for some time but this trip is actually a mini cruise and it brings you all the way up to Iceland which was also on our bucket list. So thanks so much Steve for bringing us along on this journey. We are now looking to book this very same trip in the spring of 2025. Holiday sorted. 😁 The voyage had some spectacular views and as added bonus is the short stay at the Faroe Islands.

[@Thedane2023]

Just look for their Viking Cruises (all inclusive) - that gets yer a full package.

[@chubeye1187]

Yes checked and you can stop of in the Faroes, which not only break the journey up, but a place not easy to get to at least for me

[@JohnResalb]

If you noticed, I replied "you can break your journey for longer in the Faeroes (for the same price) but if-course you would have to finance your own activities in the Faroes while you're there.

[@mlwtennessee322]

How about taking me along? lol

[@JoseWhon]

Consider the Hurtigruten in Norway - similar posh passenger ferry rather than full blown cruise

[@AdeptHavelock]

12:46 Steve: "oh its awfully wet out there isn't it"...points camera out of window at Atlantic Ocean 😂

[@bishwatntl]

Love the caption in the library "learn something new the old way"

[@mlwtennessee322]

Here in the U.S., there's no ferry travel. Large parts of the country are not served by Amtrak. Europe has the right idea and their rail systems are so impressive. I've always been fascinated by the North Atlantic Scottish islands, not to mention the Faroes and Iceland. Thank you so much for taking me along on these adventures! How does it feel to know that what you do is loved and appreciated by so many people? Much love to you!

[@erik_griswold]

The Jones Act severely limits how many ferries the USA has. Imagine if every domestic air trip in the USA had to be flown with an aircraft made in the USA.

[@Janejeera]

In the US, try the Alaska Marine Highway System but the ferries are old and less sophisticated.

[@Dan-fo9dk]

The Jones Act enacted by the US Congress after ww1 was meant to "stimulate the US shipping industry".....but they shot them self in the foot .....and the result you can observe yourself. It's an act of protectionism which requires all ships to be build in the US and that the crew must be from the US....and so on. USA is not a shipping nation so to expect something to happen from nothing ....well....the result is given. USA don't have the competence or resources to build larger, modern and complex ships....nor do they have competent crew to run such ships. Not a single passenger ship of size are being build in the US .... While Europe is the place to go for finding all these capabilities. In Europe there are large passenger ferries and cruise ships in every direction. There are potentially very interesting routes for ferries in the US ....but not under the current regulations..... The only ferry routes in the US to speak of is the so called "Alaska Marine Highway System" ....which is so outdated that it is mostly a joke. The other "ferries" in the US (like the one in Galveston area) are not much more than barges....

[@gunnar6674]

Unless you're bringing a car, I believe taking a plane is actually using less fuel per passenger than taking a ferry like this. I'd love to take this trip, but the environment is not one of the reasons for it.

[@Dan-fo9dk]

@@gunnar6674 The ferry Norrøna is a vital piece of infrastructure for Faroe-islands and Iceland. It's not a cruise ship. It goes the route year around either you travel with it or not. That means your idea concerning fuel use is wrong. Hence the extra fuel use if there are one person extra or 200 persons extra is so marginal that you can just ignore it. Norrøna is a ship of nearly 37000 gross ton.

[@steveinthemountains8264]

Just imagine over one thousand years ago the Vikings traveling these treacherous waters in open long ships!

[@williamclarke2020]

Just thinking about all my brave Canadian teenage uncles who sailed across that same place in 1939 to fight under the Crown for freedom. Great vlog Steve! Cheers, Mate!

[@FraserAtSea]

I enjoyed this one so much! As an experienced cruiser, I'm super interested in trying some of these ferry routes - they're just so impressive. The conditions that these ships are operating in really do look intense - must be so fun to experience first-hand! Thanks for taking us with you!

[@steve-marsh]

Wow Fraser thanks so much for your comment mate!!!

[@traceyanne777]

The coolest ship geek on KZbin.

[@MrGreatplum]

That’s a magnificent ship - thanks for showing us around. You have definitely sold it to me!

[@mats7492]

The library is an awesome idea

[@ParanormalFun-i1i]

Steve we appreciate you so much for the hard work you put in for always entertaining videos

[@ricosavage13]

Steve, you are a legend. You never miss on Saturdays, you throw out extra videos at times. So many subscriptions I have are inconsistent, and just running at the edge of missing every week, but you are so organized and professional and it is greatly appreciated. Your content is always great, and you inspired me and the wife to take a cruise (Winstar) around the UK this summer from London, to include: Isles of Scilly, Wales (2 ports), Dublin, Belfast, Glasgow, Oban, and Edinburgh. Thanks for what you do from the USA.

[@lesleynyborg2093]

Steve. that looked like a great cruise! One day my husband and I would like to do something like that!

[@LifeAtTheMasthead]

This ship is so beautifully designed. They seem to really care about the traveller experience.

[@maf654321]

Steve, did you see that Smyril Line posted your video?!

[@FredSked]

This looks like a fabulous ship, would love to travel on it at some point.

[@dalesheehan2546]

If you love libraries at sea, you need to take a Cunard cruise. I got engaged in the library on Queen Victoria as my wife is a big reader!

[@sharons6891]

That has to be the most beautiful ferry ship that I have ever seen. It has everything! Thank you for sharing her with us, Steve. xx

[@genegreen9613]

My sea-going experience is more limited than yours. In January 1961 I was on a troop ship from New York to Bremerhaven and in March 1963 the reverse trip. Ten days going and eleven days returning. Neither experience was pleasant. Your ship seems to have a number features the troop ship lacked. Lucky you! Among my many unpleasant memories is how “angry” to water looked. Ever since I have stayed as far away from oceans as possible. But the trip gave me a lot of stories to tell my grandchildren. Some of them are even true.

[@noahcount7132]

Steve, your comprehensive tour of the NORRONA pretty much characterizes it as a very clean, modern, floating city, without any traffic (noise, congestion, and smells). It appears you've chosen well! 👍

[@158854]

I really like the look of this ship and i would definitely be spending money in that onboard shop.... oh and buying that pizza you had in your other video that looked so tasty...

[@PaulMcGinnes1992]

So it's just an upscaled version of the journey between Wemyss Bay - Rothesay, then? 😆 Awesome review, Steve... thank you for taking the time to film all of this for us. You're an absolute legend, mate!

[@creativian68]

Sometimes I feel sorry for Alicja missing out, but now I am happy. That wind would have blown our lovely little miss A into the north Atlantic.

[@arronblack67]

This seemed a really great trip for a really great price mate. Some beautiful scenes on the journey and the boat well it’s absolutely top notch, to be fair!

[@marymactavish]

From here in California it looks like the worst part would be the same for Steve, just getting to the boat. Lovely ship though. I would spend all my time on those long loungey chairs looking at the sea and sipping hot drinks with maybe a shot of something in it.

[@goldilocks913]

@@marymactavishl hope you get to do just that! 😊😃

[@smcdonald9991]

Agree, prices are very reasonnable.

[@yassirkhay]

Perfect, Thank you for showing us around !

[@6yjjk]

Proper sea voyage, none of the crowds and forced fun of a cruise? Count me in.

[@veewee4826]

Wonderful video. You need to try the Viking Glory or Grace on the Turku-Stockholm line. Or even the Silja Symphony or Viking Gabriella on Helsinki-Stockholm route. Very cheap and very luxurious, and even larger than Norröna.

[@Markmeister1989]

Amen! Glory and Symphony/Serenade especially!

[@AlanGregson-j5v]

The library, reminds me of a hotel i stayed in, in France, where the bar had the same type of shelves and books in different languages. The books, had been left by people in there rooms. You could deposit one and take one.

[@tomh1610]

That deck 10 bar looks like paradise.

[@sirrathersplendid4825]

I’d dread to know what the prices are like! Scandiwegia is notorious for high booze prices.

[@PaulineMitchell-b9x]

Steve you are such a good sport love your videos. We were just hiking and came to a dead end and i said’ what would Steve Marsh do ?!! 😂’

[@johnburke5384]

Excellent video Steve (as usual) looking forward to Iceland !

[@curtbonnell4308]

Steve, we all really appreciate that you suffer for our enjoyment. You looked sooooooooo cold outside on the open decks. It does look like a very lovely ship.

[@TheUluxian]

So looking forward to seeing your tour of Iceland. I booked a flight from Seattle to London on Icelandair in Dec of '22, with layovers on both ends, coming and going, so I could spend some winter time in Reykjavik. Unfortunately, that was the year of the huge blizzard that stranded thousands at the airport. My 18 total hours of layovers was reduced to a mere 20 minutes on the return leg. I guess I'll just have to enjoy Iceland vicariously through you, Steve.

[@erinmcgrathejm4985]

“Learn something new the old way” I absolutely love that addition to the library area of the ship. I think I’d spend quite a bit of time there. How full was the ferry? It sure seems like there’s plenty of room on board. This whole series of videos about this trip has been top notch, Steve. Cheers, and ATB!

[@mlwtennessee322]

Imagine how cozy it would be to curl up with a good book in a warm spot while that wind is moaning outside! Heavenly.

[@RedStickLouisiana]

A European ferry seems like a great way to get out to sea at a reasonable price. Who needs a cruise ship? That weather reminds me of being at sea in the North Pacific. Thanks!

[@diannehardwick950]

A very interesting journey and a look round the well appointed ferry. This is the best ferry I’ve seen and feels more like a short cruise. You said it must be as good as a cruise ship. They tend to have more luxury and emphasis on losing your money, such as gambling in the casino and buying paintings at auctions. But this ship is very nice and certainly a treat to go on. I think if I didn’t live in Australia, I’d be going on it next summer. Thanks for the video, Steve, you go to places where, it’s grateful us viewers to have a look before we go ourselves. Best wishes to you and Alicja.

[@jimanderson5567]

Great wee tour of the ship. I wad surprised how stable it looked inside when walking around. Look forward to next video.

[@robertshelton9881]

I really like ferries. They seem to be much more cost effective than the enormous cruise ships that dump overwhelming crowds onto small seaport towns.

[@richardkaberry8790]

Thanks Steve. I get the impression you liked this ship!

[@willymccann]

Great tour of the ship Steve 👍 great to get a down to earth honest opinion on these videos 👏

[@proteasangomas8722]

Takk!

[@steve-marsh]

Really appreciate this, thank you!

[@colinritchie1510]

That's a super ship! Glad to hear that you are a Nick Burnham/Aquaholic fan too!

[@DaveyPalmer1]

Superb as always bud. That ship is akin to a cruise liner rather than a ferry. I love that the seating areas are excellent quality, comfy chairs rather than just plastic bucket seats and that no.3 hot tub looked mint too, whatever the weather 😊

[@cherylphilipsz3835]

Thanks for sharing this. I recently returned from a Med cruise with Norwegian Cruise Lines and I've got to say that some of the facilities on this ferry look better than those on the cruise ship! Not so keen on the indoor pool below sea level though...

[@eugenedreyer4805]

It looks incredibly civilised for a ferry I have to say. So excellent value all things considered, as long as one doesn’t spend too much time in the restaurants and bars!

[@danielroach5415]

If you want to see the opposite, check ben and jasons costa cruises review!

[@Nook747]

Can't wait Steve, for the weekend ! YEY. :)

[@chrisdeeley3775]

A great little tour of the ship Steve. You are a braver man than me touring those open desks in wet n windy weather. ATB

[@167curly]

What a great voyage.

[@ianhudsontlm]

I found your KZbin about 6 months ago, loving it, keep up the good work.

[@johnnierainey01]

Good to see that Filson made the trip!

[@chriswinter6672]

I always marvel at how you (and Scott) can walk and hold your Go-Pros so steadily as you take us with you on your journeys. I had my heart in my mouth when you were on the upper decks n the first few minutes. As always, a great, entertaining video. So thanks as always.

[@davideweir2473]

Yes. How do they do it? Has it got a pole attached to their belt or something? Or just practice I suppose.

[@user-eg8pv2om7j]

Maybe Svalbard is on your wishlist ? Please watch Cecilia BLOMDAHL for all you need to know ? Fair Isle is still to be done but will Ruth Aisling or Scott Manson be first ?

[@bemused_66]

Thanks

[@steve-marsh]

Wow!!! Thank you SO much!!! Really really appreciate it, have a fantastic weekend 🫶

[@bemused_66]

@steve-marsh pleasure mate, keep up the fantastic work 😊

[@carolynstewart9103]

Wow steve...what a ship..one of the best ships ever...looks amazing...would love to do this cruise steve....thanks for this vlog...look forward very much to next one.🤩

[@hamsteronthepaintingtable6465]

Thanks for sharing Steve, defo one of the best Ferry journeys by far 😊👍

[@mrmullett1067]

Steve that was a wonderful tour, thank you. One part of the tour which really tickled the memory cells was the visit to the indoor swimming pool. The ship I travelled on to UK in 1973 was the ex SS America renamed "SS Australis" and she had the most wonderful indoor pool on the lowest deck. I'm not sure if it was below the sea level but it was my favourite place to cool off in the tropics. It was looking a bit aged but when you consider it was from the 1940's you can imagine the styling was something else. They also had a gym adjacent with those funny steam boxes you could sit in with your head out. Ha ha .. rowing machines etc. Thank you so much it was a treat.

[@RuthPettit-vy7pq]

Brilliant . What a lovely ship . I could see myself enjoying this trip on my own or with my family . The Scandinavian countries may seem pricy but they do deliver quality . I’ve visited Iceland many times but may just have to go again by boat !

[@briandalgleish9768]

Good insight to the ship, masses of room, plenty things to do to keep everyone occupied, bonus with the window and view

[@JamesSmith-qs4hx]

I can see why you like ferries... I'd love to be there on that ship!

[@Vusi2020]

Awesome! I was waiting for this. Let me settle down and enjoy. Thank you Steve

[@simonwhitlock9189]

A wonderful tour of the ship there Steve and most enjoyable, thank you very much and cheers from Oz.

[@terjebauge6248]

Great stuff. I dont know why extactly. The language probably, for me - that I went to University in Scotland. And then - the simplisity of it all ! Keep it up in any case! From Norway, Regards !

[@lauraautry6992]

Enjoyed the tour. Since I have been following your journeys I have thought about taking a ferry however I am very scared of the water so I will continue watching you and enjoy the ride 🤗❤️

[@happysporran]

Well worth a tour, looked a most impressive ship. For anyone with a teenage son that games room could be the clincher.

[@twozerouk]

I did a mid Atlantic deck walkabout a few years ago on the good ship Atlantic Sea. Went back to get indoors and couldnt get the watertight door open due to the rising wind. Had to go round the superstructure clinging to anything handy to a sheltered door!

[@wendyshort5972]

Another great video Steve. The ship was quite big. Quite a lot of entertainment on board. The weather wasn’t playing ball though. Well done.

[@MrGeoffreoso]

Another great vlog Steve . Enjoyed it very much. On your next trip to Unst can you explore the new space port near RAF Saxavord please. Thanks.

[@annasutton8078]

It's pretty good for a ferry. I would happily sail on this ship. Thanks Steve.

[@walterfillingham]

Fascinating seeing the inside . Also nice to see they also had an outside area for the crew. We had an area on the mv Hjaltland (Northlink Ferries), where we could get fresh air during a break or when off duty, where you could relax and unwind without being bothered by passengers. If you think about it, the catering crew are inside for 11 hours then go to the crew mess room for food, relax, then still inside to go to their cabin for sleeping. Pity I don’t work for Northlink as I would definitely given you a behind the scenes tour, engine room, bridge, crew mess room - the real heart of a ship! Lol

[@colin.d]

Surprised how quiet it appeared to be for mid afternoon. I wonder where everyone was.

[@weedking8357]

another top vid bro what an epic cruise that was thanks keep it up amazing videos

[@michaelkinsella1559]

I was in Iceland last winter in minus 15. The 66 degree north stuff (hat and gloves) were a lifesaver. Love the tour trying to plan a family trip to include this.

[@marymactavish]

I looked "undirhùsið", and it's "the basement." The word does look like "underhouse," but it seems a strange name for that room. I was up at 3:30 with insomnia here in GMT -9 (we don't change to standard time until November 3rd, ridiculous) and meant to search for something soothing to listen to, but this is you posting and keeping me awake!

[@PixelViking]

Yes, weird ‘basement’. In the old days, the Faroese would have had their cow in the ‘under house’. These days, they have their ‘cash cow’ there :) - apartments for rent on AirBnB.

[@MrNullifier]

It actually means "House of Commons" or directly translated to Lower House

[@PixelViking]

@@MrNullifier That makes more sense. ‘Underhuset’ is the Danish name for that English ‘house of commons’. Denmark had a two house system to start with (Landsting and folketing) but I don’t think the Faroes ever had that setup.

[@MrNullifier]

@@PixelViking yes Faroese have only had Løgtingið, which is the Faroese equivalent to the Danish Folketinget

[@julia-soloonthetrains2245]

Fabulous video, Steve... I loved seeing my favourite place in the world - Unst - from the ferry. Have wanted to take this ferry trip for ages so this is such a treat. The scenery is amazing! And thanks for showing us the ship in detail

[@zianeshkasparen4358]

Now I need a vacay on THAT ship. With stops aye every port.

[@kieronheath4813]

Great follow-up video, Steve - for which many thanks 👍👍👍

[@davidoliver1169]

Another great video and what a vessel. Cheers Steve.

[@jroar123]

I lived aboard the Norde Norge for 6 months while working offshore in Italy. Taking a cruise to me is simply not my idea of fun. However, I love to travel and might consider it once again if there was something to see. I will continue watching your videos and thanks.

[@MrDbone75]

A very good Wednesday morning to you sir from Wellington Somerset

[@simondavey7787]

It's got some incredible facilities for a ferry. It's like a mini cruise. Thanks for your awesome content from this trip and I look forward to hopefully trying the same itinerary!

[@fprichards4148]

Another informative, enticing, interesting video from my favourite KZbin content creator... I'm visiting places and experiencing things I probably never would experience. What a luxury... Looking forward to more of these. ❤😊

[@KellyB918]

I love your ferry journeys! I would take a ferry over a cruise every time. Absolutely stunning views of the Faroe Islands. Thank you for showing us places we may never be able to make it to but you let us have the dream!

[@Samknstuff]

Another Great video! Thanks steve 👍

[@pamelahewitt7836]

What a fabulous ship. Has everything you could want.

[@NoVista14]

Thank you Steve for this great documentary about the ship/ferry. My wife and I consider to take this ship 🛳️ in the future to explore Iceland.

[@nonamerooster5413]

The chair/couch at 5:15 looks inviting! Also the duty free shop looks amazing! Very big!

[@pierre5637]

merci j'adore vos vidéos.

[@newblueroxie]

That was great fun, I really enjoyed your tour. How fabulous is that library. Such a huge ship with so much to see.

[@marcy3127]

Couldn't sleep tonight so turned on my phone to see this. It's a beautiful ship, such space and lots of places to eat and drink! I saw the one you did of the voyage and these were both great. I liked it when you said "Mind yer heid"!!

[@doncropper3210]

Great to watch your videos mate brings a bit of normality back, can't beat travels and adventures keep going Steve stay safe

[@mindysdad3110]

That is some ship-mate. Thanks for the fabulous multi-deck tour. One of these trips how about splurging on the fine dining 😂

[@tombillotto6335]

Great as always, Steve.

[@massimopersiano7574]

Well done! Keep it up Steve 🎉

[@gregbolitho9775]

Nice walkabout Steve. Glad it was you and not me, the Pacific is warmer, and more my cuppa. Thanks m8, stay dry and vertical

[@davidfalconer5111]

Just as well I went on today and then I see a new video by yourself, Great video!!! . I was only going on to listen to my google music playlist tonight to chill me out after a stressful week.

[@sparker9309]

Ship geeks just love this, Steve!! Fabulously informative tour of an amazingly equipped vessel.... Now where's my nearest booking office?😂

[@nomdeplume2724]

Great video tour Steve💥 What an outstanding ship. 🚢 Really great content once again. Thank you 🙏 🤓

[@JohnCarroll-cp4qt]

Given you a like for effort all the little emojis I never get a like on any of my comments on here and have started putting little pictures on too, not worked yet.

[@debshipard1664]

Great trip Steve looking forward to the next video

[@joannejohnson]

Looks a really nice Ferry Steve I like the fact there's a library and cinema the Cafeteria looks good and lovely views From Joanne and Chris

[@hanshartfiel6394]

Great video, Steve. That looks like an amazing ship