My First Time on Irish Ferries: Overnight From Dublin to Cherbourg - Contains Honest Opinions!

Another enjoyable voyage, but how good was the W.B. Yeats? This is a fairly new ship, but new doesn't automatically mean everything will be perfect. Join me on board with a look around public areas, my cabin and the food available for purchase. Enjoy the video!
Filmed on Tue/Wed 27/28 August 2024
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I was born in Glasgow but have lived in Carnoustie, Dalgety Bay, Stonehaven, Edinburgh, Montrose, and further afield (Salamanca, Spain & Devonport, New Zealand)
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[@deckylevert7994]

Respect for not using P&O after the way they treated their workers, Steve. Great vlogs by a man of principle!

[@derektaylor2941]

You DO know that PO copied Irish Ferries who did the same only a couple of years earlier. Clearly not.

[@shetlandsheep3081]

@@derektaylor2941i dont think most Brits know anything about that, only about P&O’s actions.

[@Mach_One_Photos]

@@shetlandsheep3081 yes Irish ferries did the same in Dec 2005 management unilaterally issued proposals to sack 543 directly employed seafarers and replace them with migrant labour, they also reflagged all its vessels with a flag of convivence

[@andrewstones2921]

I’m torn on this one, they are not the only company to do that and when I do travel on P&O, usually from Larne to Cairnryan you have to feel for the replacement staff who are being paid a pittance and do a fantastic job, just trying to earn a better living than they can at home. No matter which route I take from Ireland to England, Wales, Scotland, France or Spain there never seem to be any Irish staff on any of them. Yes I travel on them all.

[@andrewstones2921]

I’ve been on this ferry a few times, most recently in June this year with my motorcycle. My biggest complaint is the extortionate price of food and drinks on board, by contract the Brittany ferries are much more reasonable.

[@carole3218]

Another brilliant video Steve, you are definitely not a stupid Man. You are a kind, polite, a very interesting, humorous Man. Definitely a Man of principle boycotting P&O ferries who treated their staff shockingly. Safe travels as always, best wishes Carole

[@RedMachineKieran]

Steve you have no idea how much these videos mean to me. I have anxiety to the hilt, can't travel alot but when I do its only on ferries and I love the sea. Seeing these videos gives me a feeling of being there every step of the way

[@derekwatson7037]

Heard that the cure for anxiety is more responsibility. Might have been Jordan Peterson.

[@Fat_Cat_747]

@@derekwatson7037 I have my own phrase to say to yourself in such circumstances, be it anxiety, procrastination, depression reinforcing from wastefulness and untidiness - and that is , " The therapy is in the doing ". You get better by just doing something. Doesn't have to be all you need to do or even to do what you get through particularly well, but just to do something of it. Little steps lead to larger ones later. The therapy is in the doing.

[@BoadiceanRevenge]

​@@derekwatson7037Not necessarily so. It all depends on the individual I think. 🙂🙏🕊️🙏

[@ScottMurray-ce6iw]

@@Fat_Cat_747 Very true....that first step is a very difficult one. Once you've taken a few more the anxiety melts away.

[@BoadiceanRevenge]

Hello dear. I truly empathise with your situation. And I do wish others who thinks they know the answer to everyone else's problem would stop and think for a moment, and begin to understand that each individual has different ways and means of dealing with life's issues. We are all different and have individual coping mechanisms that enables us to live our lives the best we can. 🙋🙏🕊️🙏

[@letmetellyousomething123]

As a Dubliner I can say, as much as I love my city and country, we are being fleeced in the hospitality sector. Love your videos Steve.

[@pato10111]

I was recently on a Stena line and was pleasantly surprised that everything on board was cheaper than in Ireland.

[@VincentVega-u6w]

👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 And it was ever thus in Irelands hospitality sector, they believed before and after the celtic tiger was the summit of Irish persona. Ireland is and was a drab depressing country, then the money men came along, and thought how can we combine Guinness and the mystery of Ireland. Over priced rubbish, for an over estimated country.

[@sc-mh3jj]

@@VincentVega-u6w I want to say you're wrong but I can't 😬😂

[@clydebear6914]

@@VincentVega-u6w 6.3 million visitors to Ireland last year would disagree with you. Yes, the hospitality sector is expensive, but there's plenty of ways to do Ireland on a budget too if you put in the time to research before you go. As for "drab depressing country"? That's just too funny to even try to explain how much your wrong 🤣

[@Volgan16666]

@@clydebear6914 No you cant say that. You dont speak for 6.3 millions people but you do confess that hospitality is expensive so who can guess at how many of those 6.3 million people thought the same as you - that is come away with a poor impression of the country. Maybe the drab depressing country refers to the weather and how it rains a lot. I would say that the UK is also a drab and depressing country but anything can be circumvented by good planning. Just as this video shows. Its a good video to show how to take joy out of just travelling. These islands has a lot to offer the curious traveller.

[@OisinOConnor-e2n]

This man needs a million subs what a legend serious lack of ferry reviews but Steve’s videos make up for it

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers! More to come!

[@Del-Lebo]

Agreed! 💯

[@johnpickles974]

You really are great Steve!thank you ! Your principles regarding P&O ! Am a dedicated subscriber! Thank you ! A Brit living in USA!

[@Del-Lebo]

As a 58 year old man...and lucky to have adventured through my young childhood to University life with my family (on a wee budget). Our family vacations were always journey centric!!! Camping, quirky motels, ferries, road trips ! After Uni' I've maintained that mantra! The Journey is sometimes Much better than the destination!!!!

[@LPR579]

I’ve no idea why I watch your videos, I would never in a million years travel the way you do. But I love them and am oddly addicted!

[@gabrieleortiz5041]

Steve is the draw, as well as Alicja when she joins him, and the adventures and scenery are icing on the cake ❤

[@lifter98]

Same here…

[@sheilahammond4260]

I have a feeling that I may now be addicted too! I will be looking fwd to any more & hope that he continues. 😊😊😊😊

[@55jhjhjkjk]

oh! i certainly want and do travel like Steve...he's and endless source of inspiration 🙂

[@chrislaarman7532]

@@LPR579 My! Do you plan THAT far in advance? ;-)

[@elainacasey7672]

American opinion for what it's worth. Here some of us still carry lunchboxes. If you carry a thermos in your lunch box, even if it's empty to get on a plane, train, or boat...on board or at the station, or in your case the boat cafeteria they probably service hot water for teas or coffee. If they don't charge you could take some hot water back to your room for a cup of tea or that soup. Just a thought.

[@barriegannon3572]

Don’t apologise for a long intro, it’s all part of the journey. Thanks for sharing mate, great videos and humour 😊

[@PlanesTrainsEverything]

Author Paul Theroux once said of travelling by train vs. plane - if you don't like the person you're setting next to, on a train you can go somewhere else. On a plane you can't. The same applies to coaches vs. ferries - if you don't like your fellow Flixbus passenger, tough luck. Also, kudos for avoiding P&O. We have long memories!!! Great video mate.

[@LovelyLawla]

Irish Ferries did what P&O did, just a few years earlier. They also fired all their local staff in the 00s and replaced them with cheaper international staff. Notice how the ship wasn't Irish registered, but Cyprus?

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers Scott! Aye, although I had the Flix experience still to come on this trip! :D

[@adamdruett9107]

I don’t use P&O. Thumbs up Steve.

[@derektaylor2941]

But would you use Irish Ferries? P&O copied exactly the same mass fire and re-hire as PO did. But somehow that seems to have been overlooked.

[@richardstreet7518]

​@derektaylor2941 most people probably not aware ..

[@stewartjmurray]

@@derektaylor2941most people in the uk don’t know that

[@steve-marsh]

Yeah, I wasn't aware!

[@derektaylor2941]

@@steve-marsh it wasn't a dig at you at all, Steve. Not in the slightest. Apologies if it looked like a criticism. I really like your videos, especially ferries.

[@justmurphy2560]

I'm happy that you were in the right place/time to video the pilot boarding the ship. I replayed that part several times. Amazing skills needed for everyone involved.

[@crustyrash]

I love how excited you get! Most people seem to lose that sense of childhood wonder.

[@326Alan]

27:08 so refreshing to hear someone saying that the journey is often the best bit of travelling 🎉 I think people are sometimes almost embarrassed to admit this!!

[@typhoontim125]

As a Dub I thoroughly enjoyed this Steve..Thank you for the tour!☘

[@bryanmathison1754]

I seem like you are about the nicest guy. No wonder all the people you meet are so friendly with you. Great videos!!

[@JohnnysCafe_]

I found a travel video of Steves in my feeds so i decided to watch it and now weeks later i have seen from the Orkney islands to skye and England, Steves travels are very enjoyable.

[@Gis1958]

Steve, your videos beat anything that's on the telly. Keep them coming. Bye from the Irish Royal County

[@absurdalny]

Nothing better to my morning coffee then another Steve`s voyage :)

[@rikgoudriaan281]

An perfect combination. By the way Steve, you are a legend!

[@BrianJ001]

I could not stay in a cabin with no view , as claustrophobia would spoil the trip. If you had booked a sea view cabin how much extra would that have been?

[@absurdalny]

@@BrianJ001 Not Steve, but I happened to use Irish ferries few times - It`s usually 20-30 euro more so not much of a difference, but it also depends on which ferry will you be travelling. And obviously cabins with window are usually sold out sooner, so sometimes you may not have a choice. From my end - I just wish it would be a bit cheaper. I wanted to do a short trip for 2-3 days with my teenage son, and ferry both ways for 2xfoot passenger and 2 berth cabin is around 500 euro. I can get flights to Paris or Bordeaux for 2 passengers below 100e. I hate airports, but for 5 times less money its really hard to beat

[@conkavanagh4342]

You did Dublin proud on this video Steve, it looked really well. The walk to the Poolbeg lighthouse is really great as is Howth. Come back to Dublin anytime

[@crossleydd42]

I remember getting trams to Howth and back (Sutton?) many, many years ago! And at the time when they would have been a tourist attraction, they scrapped them!!!

[@michaeljohndennis2231]

6:44 Whenever I’m on foot around the Port area, I always stop to say a prayer at that Statue of Our Lady - it’s such a lovely statue ❤

[@J.A.Madventures]

Gods Word tells us to pray to the Father 🌈 Son ✝️ and Holy Ghost 🕊️ only. Mary and all the rest of the saints (aka believers) are not gods and not to be prayed to..according to the Holy Bible ..Gods Word. 🌈✝️🕊️

[@derektaylor2941]

@@J.A.Madventures God's word? Words translated from Latin into modern language and the Latin version was translated from mostly, but NOT exclusively Hebrew. Leave people alone to follow their religion as they see fit. If your God is unhappy then he'll prove it by striking those down dead who disaaarrrggghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

[@elmolewis9123]

@@J.A.Madventures FFS give it up with that nonsense and get a basic education.

[@redcatjack]

@@J.A.Madventures HAIL SATAN. PRAISE SATAN.

[@davidhayes2567]

​@@J.A.Madventuresdon't come to Ireland so. Her statues are everywhere, she's almost bigger than Bono.

[@Manchesteru999]

Excellent again Steve. The great south wall built to prevent silt and maintain a clear channel into Dublin. Apparently was the longest sea wall in the world when built in late 18th century at almost 3 miles. Its counterpart the North Bull wall was originally surveyed in 1801 by none other than Captain Bligh of the bounty fame! Kevin

[@johnstevenson1709]

I love the fact that 1st thing you hear when you go in the outdoors smokers area is someone hacking a lung up

[@steve-marsh]

Haha noticed that in the edit too :D

[@Glenfiner]

😂

[@John.M.Gannon]

Irish ferries got Eastern European security and escorted every Irish worker of the ships and replaced them with Latvians for half minimum wage that's why the Irish breakfast looks so undercooked ,those ferries would always be full but most people from Ireland would not get on one ever since.

[@DonegalOverlanding]

@@John.M.Gannon garbage. It was quiet because its off-season. Ive been on it loads of times and its full all peak season.

[@nct948]

@@John.M.Gannonit seems all ferry companies are trying to save money whichever way they can in order to stay afloat

[@dominicmonaghan9887]

And we love you Steve. True to the budget traveller. You never wavered. Fair play to you and Alicja.

[@robmatthews3873]

Like you ferries are my favourite mode of travel. And like you, I always get lost trying to find my cabin!

[@ScottishT]

The man's videos just get better and better. Love it mate

[@ThamesShips]

Another excellent video. I was on a Scotrail HST once and it had a quote on there from Robert Louis Stevenson. It said "I travel not to go anywhere, but to go. I travel for travel's sake. The great affair is to move." It sums up what you were saying about travelling because you enjoy it.

[@nct948]

definitely, the feeling of freedom is exhilarating when travelling, which you lose when arriving.

[@elainefarr3155]

Living in Arizona, US, and very landlocked- taking a long ferry ride looks like a dream! The food looked delicious, even though it was expensive. Fun trip!

[@rickmoore3730]

I live in Ontario ,Canada and far from the sea as well . I have friends in Norway and took the same ferry from Oslo to Copenhagen last year that Steve took in a previous video . Would I do it again ? You bet .

[@sarahlogan2075]

Yes, you pronounced Yeats (sounds like yates) correctly. He was one of Ireland's most revered poets and writers, if not the most revered. Won a Nobel prize.

[@patwalsh6400]

He is the National Poet.

[@janbarber7807]

From school,66 years ago,I can still remember reams of his poetry.Into Madame Blavatsky,and all that!

[@plunder1956]

I just loved "Welcome to a beautiful Scottish summer".

[@philmcardle9031]

Yet another brilliant production. You always make the most of your travels and you are a joy to watch. Long may you continue and don't be afraid to try a nice long train journey. I would love to see that

[@Livin-f6w]

I think DFDS looks the best ferry company for facilities on the ship going by the videos you have done. Enjoyed you showing us the whole journey and finding your way about from A to B lots of useful info seeing it the way you see it.

[@rawlyroo5975]

Yes the journey is the big part of a holiday ❤

[@americangroundhopper]

Enjoy the down-to-earth commentary. You take trips that REAL people take. Good job.

[@Colin32269]

We emigrated to Canada when I was 4 from Scotland.We returned to visit family this past July and felt so at home that... in the spring of next year we are moving to the homeland❤

[@robertsutton8264]

You 're not alone. Canada is an expensive place to live with the cost of living and housing shortages, high taxes, crime, homelessness. Canada isn't what it use to be! Shame.

[@ywc378]

@@robertsutton8264Canadian here, and I totally agree with you. It’s all been going to sh*t in the past 10-15 years. It’s not the beautiful country I used to be so proud to be a part of. So sad.

[@pamelaadam9207]

We have our problems too in Scotland, but we do the best to offset the austerity of westminster,

[@thevastidious]

The way you make these videos, I feel like you are making them for me personally. Then I scroll down to the comments only to find out that thousands of other people watch this too. Thanks for making great videos. You are inspiring me to do something similar but I don't live in an area with easy access to so many beautiful places. I'm in the middle of North Texas. Everywhere I go around here is pretty much the same. Going to have to get creative I guess.

[@KeefsCattys]

First class Saturday morning entertainment . Thoroughly enjoyed 🙂🙂

[@VickersV]

My Dad was raytown,ringsend you brought a lot of memories to me. Thank you.

[@sbisson]

The lighthouse and rocks were Les Casquets; part of the Bailiwick of Guernsey.

[@gdreading9088]

Good to see that you had summer in Montrose . . . Good vlog Steve

[@Fat_Cat_747]

Out on deck I couldn't stop thinking of Father Jack sitting there in his chair, bottle in hand, his hair flapping about in the wind. Shouting out his usual curses at the sea.

[@GEODUCK9]

Feck, wind, girls 😂

[@ohheyitskevinc]

“More water”

[@Tip_Top]

Drrrink!

[@BoadiceanRevenge]

Ohhh 😂😂😂😂😂! 👍

[@fionadavis23]

😂

[@Bantammatt]

Nothing better on a day off work than a Steve marsh ferry video and a cup of tea 👍🏻

[@anitapresnell6403]

Travel on the sea is the best mode of transport I agree. Thanks so much for sharing your adventure with us. ❤

[@wes5977]

Seem like you spend most of your time walking in the rain and your still so happy I enjoy your rainy adventures

[@adriana7144]

Great video Steve. Those harbour pilots have nerves of steel just jumping across onto a huge ferry. One wrong step 😱😱😱

[@rabburns1382]

I used to do it with DAFS..😊

[@tdog5035]

Balls of steel. Can't imagine it in rough weather.

[@suziqt8389]

love ferries too..some great ones around British columbia, Canada..enjoying your travels..thanks

[@elainefarrar]

Agree 100% Steve, the journey is THE best part of the holiday and the longer it takes, the better, especially when it's train and ferry! (Maybe less so for flying!)

[@stuartgreen85]

Another great video Steve I find them so relaxing, have always loved anything boat and sea related. I spent nearly two hours the other evening watching a couple of your videos to Shetland. I told my girlfriend when she got back home about them, and she thought it was something I had dreamt, was like no I actually watched this.

[@cian87]

North Wall is the name of that area of Dublin - as the name might suggest, it was the North Wall of the port, but more infill has happened - where you were is all reclaimed land as it is, but the seat came right up to where the roundabout is now. That Dunnes has only recently opened after a ridiculously long legal challenge; it will open as a full department store in time. We do have M&S as well, Dunnes target a little bit below them in market terms.

[@pamelaadam9207]

Like sainsburys

[@gabrieleortiz5041]

In answer to your mid-vlog question, I used to always focus on the destination, as a kid. Couldn’t understand all the bother about unpacking, resting, etc, on arrival. Now that I’m a grown-up, it’s all about the journey, literally and in life in general. ❤️ You miss out if you’re only focusing on the end-point! Thanks for another wonderful adventure!

[@marmoset3]

You can see the love in Steve's eyes every time he gets on a ferry. Btw, I don't think many outside these isles would get the three/tree reference 😂

[@jameslivingstone7428]

Im in South Africa, I get it :)

[@marmoset3]

@@jameslivingstone7428 😀

[@jameslivingstone7428]

I remember a joke, 2 Irishmen see a sign that says, Tree Fellers Wanted, one turns to the other and says we should go get Mickey and we can apply

[@heikeschwendel9891]

I live in nz and after almost 2 decades her I miss the easy and affordable way of seeing more than this country. Your videos take me there

[@sallywatton2580]

Love these blogs . Love ferries especially Greek ones , chaotic and fun 😂

[@Tivver]

We are off to Cherbourg next week on the Yeats, for the fourth year in a row, for a touring holiday in France. The 17 hours actually goes quite quickly, by the time you have dinner, have a sleep , then have breakfast. We enjoy it.

[@tramptruck4859]

"But I don't use P&O" Like for that alone. 👍 The crossings from Dublin, Rosslare and Cork to France and Spain are so much better value than the Irish sea crossings, despite often being the same ships. Hmmmm! Cracking video nevertheless 😊😊😊😊😊

[@ballygarran]

I always drive to the UK from Ireland. I love the freedom of being able to mix the journey up, stopping whenever & wherever I want. Yes Ryanair has its place but it’s great to be able to pack ridiculous amount of luggage into the car and bring back cheaper items from England. I miss Asda & Sainsbury’s.

[@gallovidian2151]

Nice to see another gannet fan - they have the most beautiful streamlined faces. Love your ferry videos - for me, a bad ferry is still better than no ferry :)

[@steve-marsh]

I could watch them all day! :)

[@stephenwood2216]

In my sick bed with man flu and it's been a pleasure watching Best wishes to you Steve Thank you 👍

[@steve-marsh]

Get well soon! Man flu can be serious! 😉

[@bethlowell7336]

Great video, Steve. I love ships, ferries, etc. I have been on many cruises and for me the best part is when we are at sea. Looking forward to your Cherbourg adventure. Cheers

[@xkr510]

That pie is exactly what I would have chosen…….i could taste it from here 🇨🇦 What an enjoyable video. Thank you

[@TXMEDRGR]

You're right, not exciting but still a good trip. I love being out at sea and ferries offer a no-nonsense trip out on the ocean. Thanks for another great ferry video.

[@kqschwarz]

Loved the video. I can see that "the destinations" are the reason to take this particular ferry. In most of your videos "the ferry ride" is just as important as "the destinations". All the best.

[@billwinward9324]

Another Steve Marsh classic! Love it!

[@beanixdorf6977]

I don’t get around well anymore and appreciate you taking me along with you. I love your videos. Thank you

[@bejay69]

Another great video. Big fan of the Tunnocks wafer too!!

[@oggie1967]

Hi Steve, yeah back in the day my wife and I used to love the ferry. Used to go to bed at 5pm, get up and out of the house at midnight, leave Aboyne (Aberdeenshire) and I would aim to be at Dover for the 9am ferry. We did this for years until the kids came along then caravan holidays were the thing. Then air travel was really cheap so we used that for holidays but I’m due to retire in a few years and I think I’d love to do the kind of trips that you do! Cheers Steve, great video as usual!👍👏👏👏❤️

[@Saltybuher]

Brilliant! Just sitting down with this and breakfast. That cinema is showing quality films. All three are great!

[@jeremyhaines4481]

Another Good video of ferry journeys

[@ColinSlocombe]

Nice video 📹 Steve and enjoy the rest of the journey

[@iaindawson8780]

I did this journey in 2019, having previously travelled from Rosslare. Going by Motorcycle, Dublin shortens the journey a fair amount. Cairnryan - Larne, then down to Dublin, and an overnight gets you a decent way into France without all the hassle of driving from Scotland to the South of England. The ship was new when I went on it. Due to being up very early, I had some dinner, went to bed early and woke up in France. We were an hour late disembarking as I remember, but no great hassle. Dinner and breakfast were tasty, if expensive, even when pre-booked. Return journey was Zeebrugge to Hull and a very wet run home from there.

[@tomclarke5237]

As an 82 yo here in Adelaide your video reminded me of my many trips Holyhead ti Dun Laoghaire( now Dublin) - wish we had Irish Ferries then- most interesting programme🇮🇪🇦🇺

[@docastrov9013]

Irish Ferries is the old B&I

[@colliedollie]

You’re awesome Steve! And a fantastic person to go on a virtual trip with. Thanks so much.

[@howardlewis9475]

From Beverly Hills Saturday morning just the best way to wake up and travel along with Steve can’t begin to tell you how wonderful his site is Thank you and merci beaucoup

[@ianwhunter1]

You're right Steve, the journey is a great part of any trip. Most especially the journey home afterwards.

[@LenYoung-z2y]

The only way to travel Steve 👍🏼

[@mrmullett1067]

I couldn't agree with you more Steve, it's not about the destination, the journey is definitely the best part. I visited Cherbourg in 1976 on board SS Australis (previously SS America) on a journey from New Zealand to UK. Almost 5 weeks of fun and good times. I totally love ship travel and it was really nice to join you on board this ferry trip. The food looked excellent. Cheers from NZ.

[@donaldskinner-reid8998]

I favourite time on a ferry is the early morning when few people are up and the sun is coming up over the sea. Bliss.

[@andynorris3537]

Brilliant journey Steve thank you for sharing (and a nice lkng video at that )

[@lazyartist7682]

Wonderful and exciting as always❤🎉😊 Thanks

[@islandbreeze2102]

Steve I just discovered your channel. You are such a kind, gentle, and sincere person. I really love that you are opening the world of "Ferry Travel" to us. I had no idea these options existed and now I plan to take full advantage of it. Thank you so much for what you do.

[@BoadiceanRevenge]

Oh! How remiss of me to forget to mention W.B.Yeats' wonderful poetry! Fantastic to see some of it on board! 👍🙏🕊️🙏🇮🇪🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@barrykevin7658]

And his famous brother artist Jack Yeats .let me know if you may have any for sale ?

[@Gurra_Gforce]

Never thought I would be able to instantly recognise the train station in Montrose, Scotland. But here we are!

[@bo6938]

It always feels cozy travelling with you, Steve.

[@Birdie252]

Your travels are always such fun Steve !!! Thanks for them all !!!

[@isking1715]

Thanks Steve, enjoyed coming on this adventure! Had a beauty of a day on the Ayrshire coast yesterday, back to rain this morning!!!!!

[@douglasgrahamdronefilmingp2068]

Its summer again today in Ayrshire

[@isking1715]

@@douglasgrahamdronefilmingp2068 Oh don't!! I would have stayed if possible. Off to York now so hopefully catch the sun there!!!!

[@suebrown436]

I love the way you do these videos Steve. I always feel like I'm there with you, and often feel disorientated for a short while when they reach the end. I've been binge watching a few I've missed, and have enjoyed every one. Thanks Steve!

[@mdwalsh3925]

At 15:00 those people were walking on the South Bull Wall, a popular walk for Dubliners. A great spot to watch the traffic in and out of the port.

[@mastersoundsuk7092]

Fantastic video I really enjoyed watching.Thanks for sharing your trip 👍

[@simonmitchell9910]

Yes Steve the journey is a major part of the holiday. Recently driving from the Midlands to Thurso over 3 days was fantastic. You really get to see the country, and totally falling in love with Scotland.

[@WalterBoylan]

as always I love your videos. I could never walk as much as you do. I could travel, the adventure would be continuous I am sure.

[@martiwilliams4592]

Very enjoyable!!! Thanks for taking us along, Steve. Much appreciated.

[@dane5896]

It's a beautiful ship, looks very clean. 👍🛳

[@davidrumbelow]

Love your videos as I can no longer travel due to a sick family member. Ever thought of packing a plug in travel element of very small travel kettle. They are great. I use to be a country representative in South Africa. I even carried a small fan as well as a small heater. I paid the hotel a little extra if i used my heater. Most didn't mind as i was a regular customer

[@rickiecheese36]

Hi Steve, I just wanted to say thank you for all your videos. Love coming alone on your trips. Here's to many more.

[@chonny1971]

Kia ora from a beautiful spring evening in Auckland NZ

[@ianhicks619]

Good on you Steve for staying true to your principles. Like you, the journey is an integral part of any of my trips/holidays, ever since I was a nipper.. Yet again, very professional and informative.

[@gueman99]

As a Marylander I was shocked when I saw Maryland Crab cakes on the menu for a Dublin to Cherbourg ferry. 😮 and it even mentioned Old Bay. 😮😮. When I was in Ireland in 2022 never saw it there and we looked and asked folks. Keep up the good, informative and entertaining work.

[@suchcone]

Your videos are so calming, warm and welcoming. It feels like traveling with a good friend. Will have to do a ferry journey soon.

[@KTT31693]

Always look forward to a steve vid on a Saturday morning ...😀

[@kimmarshall7024]

I love your enthusiasm and your accent!! Always a pleasure to watch your videos. A plus, for me, is that you are very handsome too!