STORM CIARÁN ON A FERRY ⛴️ 🌊 Irish Ferries MV Oscar Wilde (II) Rosslare Europort to Pembroke Dock

Oscar Wilde (II) was renamed James Joyce in 2024 when Irish Ferries purchased the Spirit of Britain from P&O, renaming that the Oscar Wilde (III).
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[@killianlpc]

There are so few foot passengers now compared to years ago. Rosslare Harbour has completely changed to the way it used to be. The Ferry used to dock right at the railway station and it was literally about 50 metres to walk on. Now the railway track is away from the ferry terminal so there is a lot of walking. Plus the fact that since Brexit the expansion of Rosslare is amazing. There are now around 40 ferries a week to the European Mainland where as there used to be only 3 a week. Due to the increased red tape caused by Brexit companies by pass the UK landbridge to Europe. Years ago all the train schedules were in sync with the ferry you could get a direct train from London to Fishguard twice a day and the ship would be waiting right there to board. Literally thousands of foot passengers every week used to use the ferries years ago and the railway transport was so good back then. It's the same story with Holyhead where you have to be driven on to the ship where as the ferry used to dock at the railway station for a short hop on, plus they done away with Dun Laoghaire where once the ferry docked you could walk up Marine Road and be in a pub in two minutes. Now all the ferries go to Dublin Port which is a soulless place so grim compared to Dun Laoghaire. Sadly the foot passengers are not really catered for as they used to be and going by ferry now is just a real pain. Good vid man.

[@craig.bryant]

Thanks for the comment! Think the biggest issue is low cost airlines, Ryanair’s success has to come at someone’s expense and that’s foot passengers on ferries. Ferry companies will do well just with freight but really think joined up transport planning is so crucial! Why have Rosslare Harbour train station at all if the train doesn’t link with the ferries?!

[@Oakleaf700]

Wonderful how Brexit has improved UK! {Heavy sarcasm} - what an own goal that was. Idiocy. Cannot believe the economic losses it has caused and other hassles.

[@Oakleaf700]

''They done away with Dun Laoghaire...where one could walk up Marine Road and be in the Pub in two minutes''......Spoken like a True Irishman! 😂

[@mratp123]

This is my favourite ship from my childhood, i'm 16 now... MS Star was Tallink's best or one of the best ships. So lovely to see it serving Ireland now. I have so many good experiences traveling between Helsinki and Tallinn with it. Seeing those staircases, etc is so nostalgic 😅

[@craig.bryant]

It’s a great ship and happy to see it move to the Dublin to Holyhead route this month where it’ll be appreciated massive upgrade over the MV Epsilon it’s replacing! Tallink Silja Line have some great ships! 🚢

[@Markmeister1989]

Great video! You should seriously consider come to Sweden/Finland and try out our ferries! :)

[@craig.bryant]

Thanks Markus! I’d love to in the future, closest I’ve been is Gdańsk port in Poland!!

[@Markmeister1989]

@@craig.bryant i would say that in terms of amenities onboard Oscar Wilde, that's the baseline here in the Baltic Sea. Especially between Sweden and Finland/Estonia. Most of the ferries offer live music entertainment, casinos, Spa and Wellness areas, fine dining and shopping. :)

[@shutup2751]

Do you know if you can stop in for just a pint at the Dock hotel or do you need to order food?

[@craig.bryant]

Think so! Everyone was eating when I went in but seemed like a bar area too for drinks

[@ionlycomment126]

The King is back! I spent many a day milling around in Pembroke Dock as a teen 👊🏽

[@craig.bryant]

At 5am too? Seems like a nice little town - but not at that time!

[@jmcgrath7658]

Great video!

[@craig.bryant]

Thank you!

[@johnanthonycolley3803]

Re Ticket / cabin key. Stena line, Birkenhead - Belfast, issue Boarding past & cabin key at checking..

[@craig.bryant]

As it should be, just makes so much sense avoiding another queue on board!

[@kevinpickering2223]

Emm Craig you can rate shops as I rate the local drinking establishments. Great viewing mate

[@craig.bryant]

Cheers Kev! The Guinness was nice at least!

[@Neil_Douglas]

You were in Wexford and didn’t come visit?!

[@craig.bryant]

I thought you were in Dublin?! haha

[@deanrav1499]

Is tbere feuit machhines on this

[@craig.bryant]

I didn’t see any actually now you mention it!

[@jasonsmith1678]

Was a good video apart from your pronunciation of the Irish Language, I have never heard Welcome in Irish pronounced like that.

[@craig.bryant]

Thanks! My Geordie means I struggle with English let alone Irish. I am doing it on Duolingo though!

[@123seanaway]

At least he tried.. credit where due..