Transatlantic travel on container ship Germany-USA

[@RolandDeschain1]

I did a 42-day round trip from Australia to Hong Kong and back in 2013. I absolutely loved it and hope that one day I will have the money and right living situation to be able to do something like it again. My one regret is that I never got to take a sauna. I also wish I had explored the engine room more, but I was too nervous I would somehow end up in the wrong place and get in trouble. Which was unlikely because the crew guys are all incredibly friendly and accommodating. Filipinos are pretty much the nicest people in the world.

[@patagualianmostly7437]

Sailed on many ships with a Filipino crew.... They are really nice folk. You can party with them and a have a great time: In the morning, all due respect is back....and no hint of the night before...& no conflicts ever. The worst crew to sail with? I'd rather not say here, if you don't mind.

[@grahams1097]

Hello 1983, from the island in Scotland. This is brilliant. Thanks for posting. I'm 65 and always intended to cross the Atlantic, merchant marine. Didn't happen, never will now. I have, however, spent 15 years taking in the sunrises from the Calmac Oban to Tiree/Barra ferry. I may just have shared some of them with you...

[@aljazfilej]

Graham, why do you think it will never happen? In fact, the 2 other passengers on the ship were a German lady and a Swiss gentleman both retired and over 70 years old. If you are in good health (medical exam is required) and want to do it you can. Have some patience so the pandemic is behind us, make a plan and go :)

[@KingKong-nu5iw]

This video doesn’t deserve to have only 200 thousand views! It should get more than one million views!! Because this great man showed something that mostly all of us here have never seen before! Well done!!

[@emielkramer4461]

650.000*

[@abhijitnaik1695]

Very nice Video !!! I am an ex sailor ( sailed for 18 yrs) and you brought back all the wonderful memories of my sea life .

[@aljazfilej]

that's awesome! you had a great and interesting career. I'm sure you got some amazing stories to tell. Take care

[@samirabsi7972]

Great video! I remember that in January 1974 I joined the Greek Merchant Navy on board N/V Aegis Logic (New built) for 23 months travelling into ًWestern Europe, Western Hemisphere, South Africa, India, Singapore, Australia, Japan, USA, Venezuela & Panama Canal. I remember that the most difficult seas were the Sea of Japan, South Africa and the English Channel. It was an once-in-a-lifetime experience!

[@georgeroosevelt3957]

Great video, great narration. I wish we could’ve seen the food breakfast lunch and dinner. But thank you for the video

I've checked all videos on youtube and this is my fav. I watch it very often.

[@angelgames9351]

Marius Tiberian Uno de los youtubers mas random de España en un vídeo sobre barcos

@@angelgames9351 puede ser esto mas random aun?

[@brandoncostner7437]

You've seen every video on KZbin?

[@karlmadsen3179]

@@brandoncostner7437 Yes, and since there are more every day, he is too busy to reply to the question.

[@Stopitstoptalking]

I love this video and how I would have never imagined a container ship would have a pool. Amazing views from the sides of the ship I would love to experience something like this in my life time but I highly doubt I’d ever.

[@strafrag1]

Hi. Excellent video and most enjoyable. I am a retired airline employee and I've never been on a big ship so this experience was fabulous. Thanks.

[@MrVirtube]

Thanks for this. I love these huge ships and it was great to see what life is like on one of them.

[@ChrisDrivesCars]

Great video. Something most of the world never gets to see. Nice job.

[@stephenhope7319]

Great video. That is why I like cruising, the sunrises and sunsets at sea beautiful. Too bad on a cruise ship we don't get to see the mechanical systems including engine room, power generation , HVAC etc.

[@Matt-mo8sl]

Very interesting video. Seeing this makes me think if I ever wanted to go on a cruise, I'd go on one of these before a cruise ship. Pig roasts, BBQ, beer, a gym, cozy lodgings and lots of space. That looked quite fun !

[@RolandDeschain1]

This video brought back wonderful memories of my own trip. Your cabin was very much like the one I had on the Galaxy, except I didn't have a desk. It was also just a level below the bridge, so I had an awesome window view above the line of the containers. The most beautiful sunset I saw was when coming in to Japan. My crummy camera could not possibly capture how stunning it was. The officers on these ships are Europeans (mostly German) and the crews are almost entirely Filipino. And those boys know how to party.

[@ramsoncole4605]

When I was in the Navy, the shaking and rolling of the ship would put me out like a light.

[@bobshaw4063]

Fellow Veteran Thank You for your Service .

[@ragnarragnarson5184]

It used to rock me to sleep aswell

[@umartahir1186]

Heyy..should we contact

[@Alex_Gorell]

The South China Sea was good at that lol.

[@johnisley4578]

Fantastic, Top stuff. It would of been great if you had a friend with you too.

[@heibk-2019]

Its such a cool way of travelling ....after graduating i really need to travel with a cargo ship too!

[@gilbydog7350]

Really nice trip. You had a great cabin. It was very spacious. Thank you for sharing your experience, I have always loved cargo ships too.

[@debbienye6002]

I had no idea that freight ships accepted passengers. I would have travelled like that in a heartbeat. Great video, but would have liked to see the galley and meal area.

[@AnalogBert]

Very great video! Definitevely one of my favorits. I also love the music. Thank you so very much for those rarely views from the ship!!

[@davidotley100]

brings back memories when I was in the merchant navy on container ships for 5 years good video

[@jimnorton8861]

Excellent video. Well done. This is on my bucket list. I want to do a ship from the US to Australia.

[@muratti72muc]

long trip, 25-30 days from the Eastcoast to Australia. Prize round about 3000$ oneway on a vessel like this in the Video. frachtschiffreisen-pfeiffer.de/en/721-usa-ostkueste-neuseeland-australien/

[@FungusMossGnosis]

@@muratti72muc I read that's it's actually more like $6,000 USD from San Francisco to Sydney.

[@VCYT]

We did that in the 1700s during days of our empire.

[@ILOVEMFEO]

very beautiful video with the occasional funny moment (in fast forward). Great shots of the bulbous bow, and I absolutely adored the engine rooms (my late father was a first engineer in/on cargo ships; my grandfather was a captain). I only wish you had spent a little more time on the bridge with slower pan shots :):) wishes for more ocean crossings! sailors are a weird lot, but warm at heart. cheers from Greece

[@FourMaxK1]

The sunrises bring back memories of several trips to Australia and the South Pacific. There is nothing like it!

[@Alex_BF]

Thank you very much for sharing this. I loved your narration and all the beautiful images of sunrise/sunset, blue waters, wide landscapes... A really nice review indeed ! Safe travels :-)

[@iTrans888]

Thanx for sharing, very nice! I also did a container ship voyage from Australia to USA and had a great time! Cheers

[@assistanttrailerparksuperv6839]

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[@iTrans888]

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[@assistanttrailerparksuperv6839]

iTrans what’s up?

[@jimnorton8861]

Cool. That is on my bucket list. I want to take a ship from the US to Australia someday.

[@iTrans888]

Give it a go Jim, its a great experience! I went on a Hamburg Sud vessel and would do it again, next time through the Suez Canal...@@jimnorton8861

[@rayquirk4947]

Takes me back to my days at sea. That would be the noise from the Diesel Generators that you heard by the funnel. No bar though! That was the focal point of all our social life whilst not working or sleeping.

[@drummingriffin]

I really enjoyed this video. Thank you for taking us along. Greetings from Yorkshire UK

[@beautifulportland9592]

What a fun, relaxing and beautiful adventure. Job well done . . .

[@SUPERDAOUID]

Hey, I thanks for sharing this video. I enjoy it when I can use youtube in a practical way. By that I mean that I am searching for videos, and people which give me answers to everyday questions and things I wonder how I could go about doing. I am planning a trip to Maine, in July, together with my wife and our 2 dogs. I'm looking forward to a two week stay in Maine, a workshop, then I enjoy ideas about staying for 1 or 2 more weeks, before I want to be back on the cargo to Europe. I am looking for answers to the questions Where and how did you find that crossing with the freight ship? Are 1 or more dogs allowed on board? How spontaneous can such a booking be and since you say you were the only passenger on board is that always so? What are your experiences? Greetings

[@aljazfilej]

Hey, just google "Cargo / Freighter ship travel", there is a couple of agencies who sell different routes. You can travel all oceans. Usually you need to book well in advance as spots are very limited (4-6 passengers a ship maybe). Spots are mostly booked for around the world trips (or return trips), so doing just one leg as I did might be even harder to book, but it is possible. We were 3 passengers onboard, but the other 2 did the whole ship journey Europe-USA-Mexico-USA-Europe. Not sure about the dogs, but you can find answers on those travel agencies websites. Good luck :)

[@jamesbarry3301]

My first Container ship was from Antwerp to Montréal Québec , Return Montréal Québec Canada to Liverpool England

[@ThePeyton301]

Music was great! Love how it was port Charleston! Thank your for this video!

[@bmused55]

I've been the Charleston, SC. I've crawled all around inside that old aircraft carrier you see at 26:45. The USS Yorktown. Hot place is Charleston, and the Yorktown, with no AC was a hot box! Great fun though! The old destroyer you can see beside her is the USS Laffey. She had an interesting encounter with an armada of Japanese suicide planes. She took a licking, but kept on kicking and prevailed!

[@gavinnaylor1428]

Looked fantastic what was the food like and how much does it cost plus minus and how many passengers are allowed thank you

[@adamswitlak1242]

Great relation. Fantastic trip for the shiplovers. I would prefer this kind of sea tourism than wasting time on overcrowded Cruiser.

[@baskervillebee6097]

Agreed. The videos of swarms of pompous people dressing up and eating enormous amounts of food are not as appealing as this trip.

[@blackberrylady6025]

I totally agrees!!!🖐🏽🖐🏽🖐🏽🖐🏽☕🍰

[@stephencrompton4352]

It gets old after several months. It's one of those jobs that you love and hate at the same time.

[@matthewobrien3527]

You guys never took the Loooove Boat!

[@cstedtler4964]

TY, great expierence. Did Brh - NY on Container, great Adventure for me also. I loved every moment of it. The change to do one of my Dream things appeared and I took it. No pool, really rough Sea, I was allowed by Captain 1x for 20 min to go outside. Elevators shutdown, furniture was chained down and dishes were flying of the table. The food was great, the time on the Bridge so wonderfull, the way the entire crew had a possitive attitude was remarkeble. My bragging Rights: Never got Seasick"!. ... TY, got to enjoy my journey once again by watching your video.

[@VCYT]

The destination port, at Charleston, was an English colony in the early 1600s, an it was named after King Charles ~ charles-town > charleston. ...back when American was run properly.

[@KutWrite]

Hey, the Brits still run these colonies, don't kid yourself.

[@VCYT]

@@KutWrite , yes. But we keep that secret.

[@markyboyire]

@@KutWrite bollocks

[@markyboyire]

bollocks

[@markyboyire]

@@VCYT bollocks

[@212025510]

This video is awesome! I always wondered how it is to be a conteiner ship crew. And I love the way you put it, the video is so calm, positive and uninvasive. You made my day with this video! :)

[@hafmaint7557]

A really interesting video and had a lovely calming effect you were lucky with the waether

[@BeOz3]

As a curious personality, I have always wondered "no entry-authorized personnel only" areas and thanks to KZbin and great content creators like you, I can get a glimpse of what happens inside those mysterious places like industrial plants, airport grounds or mega vessels.

[@algarbarino8538]

Great video. Thank you for sharing your cruise and experience

[@SuzLa1]

That looks like a better cabin than some cruise ships

[@Tuck31r]

Because usually those cabins accommodate people for months and as a crew member it`s the only place you would like to have a lot of comfort

[@johnnukecop]

It is a far better cabin than the typical cruise ship.

[@timmyjones1921]

It says Container Ship , I've never been on a Cruise Ship no one in my Circle's will go on a Cruise Ship .

[@flyingdog1498]

@@timmyjones1921 Why would anyone go on a cruise ship? 4,000 arrogant assholes all grazing at the buffet and pissing in the pool.

[@edgein3299]

@Flying Dog You've been on Carnival too?

[@michaelkjrgaardsrensen9532]

That is a story well told and shown. I enjoyed it very much. Thank you

[@timmyjones1921]

Wow that engine room is really loud , I've been on ships as a load checker Traffic Management export/import but I've never been out of the bay harbor's on any ships going out to sea . During the walk the ocean looks so pretty and blue unlike the brown water in The German Port . The sun rise was really beautiful , reminds me of breakfast on the ocean front in Fort Lauderdale Florida & Lauderdale By The Sea Florida sun rise breakfast .

[@arnoldbeard9712]

Watched your video Diary right through. Great :) Enjoyed it and reminded myself of the many South Atlantic crossings I have made at sea from Cape Town to St. Helena Island . Thanks for sharing!

[@BL0WUPFISH]

Arnold Beard What routes from Cape Town lead west? Did you continue from St. Helena?

[@arnoldbeard9712]

@@BL0WUPFISHHello! I sailed on the Royal Mail vessel RMS St Helena at the time to St. Helena from Cape Town. It was the last Royal Mail Ship for the UK in the world operating. (Now there is an Airport on the Island. I have yet to try out) I have also sailed from the Island many years ago back in 1992/1995 to the UK Its not a busy shipping route form St Helena. Unless of course you are in Cape Town etc. However, Cruise ships and some odd cargo ships do still visit to the Island. A regular small Cargo ship from Cape Town takes Cargo to the Island often. Were you just a passenger travelling as per your video? Or do you actually work on Ships too? I love ships of all sizes and the sailing at sea too. I never get seasick!!! Best Wishes from London Arnold.

[@arnoldbeard9712]

I do believe though you can get a trip on many a ship out from Cape Town/Durban west. Since its a very busy shipping area and ports. I don't know precisely from the top of my head. But feel sure there are many. Best Arnold

[@kedmark]

Excellent video thank you for producing and posting it showed everything I wanted to see!

[@anotherblonde]

Loved your vid, loved your calm beautifully modulated voice. The music choices were so nice such a change from most vids.

[@dwaynejohnson4128]

Hello, I was in the comment section when i came across yours and I was thrilled to say Hello to you

[@danielclooney6248]

Wonderful video. Wish you could have shown the meal service.

[@lukethomas658]

I've been considering doing a freighter trip, this was really helpful and a thorough view of what it is like, thank you. Showing all the space to walk around particularly relieved one of my worries. I'm not sure why, but I found all the little signs this is where the crew both works and lives (the cactus on the bridge, the welcome mat, the karaoke) really nice. Was there anywhere to just sit sit and watch the ocean outside? Also, did you ever feel out of place/in the way?

[@kevo5990]

I’ve been wanting to do this for a long time, I’m glad I found a video like this!

[@FungusMossGnosis]

I've always wanted to too, since I was about 13. That is, until I found out how much it costs! I could get a one-way plane ticket to Australia from the West Coast of America for less than $400, including tax. That's a 15 hour flight. On a cargo freighter, that's at least 26 days at a minimum of $3,700 USD (after paying for traveler's insurance, and assuming your passport and health record's are up to date).

[@onenamlit3861]

totally worth it if you're looking for a true nautical experience unlike the "canned" product served-up by the commercial cruise lines. Can't recommend it enough, especially if it's been a long-time dream. Your instincts as a 13 year-old were spot-on.

[@caropapa]

I miss the ship life Michael my husband was Captain on bulk cargo ships, forgot how many countries i have been to, being the Captains wife i could sail with him any time i wanted, only downside was when we would join a ship it took about a week for the tummy to become use to the movement.

[@iskoos]

Always wanted to do something like that. Now that I know it is possible, I might do it one day:)

[@greathornedowl3644]

Wow, great video. Nice accommodations. Wondering how crew physiologically with the boredom of daily routine and not getting on each other's nerves. Nice to have some social functions but great to have alone time also. Can not imagine how it would not magnify bad habits (eating, drinking, smoking - if allowed - I'd stroll the deck smoking cigars every chance I get)

[@plhebel1]

very nice, maybe I will do this, Journeyman machinist retired,,, I know many of the containers need to be checked if there refrigerated,, I would do that for six hours a day for 5 days of what I just saw in return...

[@chrisryan3770]

I sailed with P&O Containers and P&O Nedlloyd as a cadet. After I qualified I moved to Cruise then offshore vessels. I did enjoy box boats though. They were better when there was no TVs in cabins though as everyone socialised in the officer’s saloon/crew mess. Once TVs got put in cabins people just stayed in their cabins.

[@g2macs]

susieLa1 took the words out of my mouth, I've seen a few 'not cheap' cabins on cruise ships and apart from no balcony and smaller windows that berth on the container ship was far better and twice as big.

[@curious2travel]

Great video, nicely put together. It felt like a friend was showing me around the ship. Good sunsets and sunrise too!

[@josephpayne8740]

Thanks for this video, I don't know why it even popped up on my feed. I'm currently waiting to hear from a freightliner based in the northeast U.S. But my ticket I've already sent a deposit for is leaving from L.A. To Hong Kong. Sadly and super dissapointed it's been on hold now for like a year and half cause of Covid which I'm not even concerned in the least about. Anyways. Excellent video. I appreciated greatly just to get a look at what it would be like. . Much love and Merry Christmas. I love Germany!!

[@nagarajgosukonda3381]

wow, you were lucky to be on the sea for 10 days. What a great feel to be away from all contacts and phones you are drifting away in your own litter world.....

[@KutWrite]

Looks like they had some kind of internet access.

[@jefferyb.3406]

I really enjoyed your video my ship we also go to bremerhaven Germany and we make port at the exact same dock where you got off in North Charleston great video I really enjoyed it

[@bharathv499]

Looks like a trip that heals the heart

[@johnd4617]

We’re you scared throughout any part of the trip? Awesome experience thank you for sharing

[@kennyj4366]

Whoa, 68.520KW about 92,000HP. Lots of ponies.

[@danielpeters2584]

Very nice video! Enjoyed it. Thank you.

[@V12F1Demon]

Very pleasant video. Thank you for the effort. Can you make videos on different aspects such as meals, kitchen, engg, deck duties, anchoring, port duties, bridge etc.

[@kedmark]

That looks awesome I’m ready to do it!

[@darioruben4516]

Your video is very interesting, despite my bad English, I was able to understand the work being done on one of these boats. thanks very good.

[@nateromanowski2324]

Enjoyed it, thx for taking us along

[@fireboy5043]

I always wonder what it was like to Work on these kind of Ships now I Know Thanks Bro

[@siegridthomas9674]

WOW!! What acomodations better then on a cruise shjp.....But the price???

[@TeeTime2010]

Nice video. I have been on the cruise ship that is home port is Charleston.

[@robfraley4210]

I haven’t even thought of THIS, pretty cool..!!! In the beginning of WWII, after school in Illinois, my Dad and his group was sent by Train 🚂 to NYC a few day’s to wait on a Bannana Boat, they had to take that to a new Base in Panam that had just opened, with a stop on the way in Nassau... He said it was Pretty Cool...... 😎👍✅

[@hhsg71]

i made the same trip, but our final destination was Miami :-) But we are still with CMA CGM Jamaica 2015..ist was amazing ♥

[@dwaynejohnson4128]

Hello, I was in the comment section when i came across yours and I was thrilled to say Hello to you

[@WingNuts2010]

Hi kinda cool situations. Great video and travel option for the experience. Those that moan about the cost and time to cross the Atlantic need to slow down and take life in. Not everything needs to be done in a rush. How were the night skies when clear?

[@douglasthompson8927]

Does anyone know when cargo voyages will return...it`s August 2022 and they have been suspended since the Covid started ?

[@finalascent]

I did a freighter cruise from Rotterdam to Hull and back recently. Great ship and crew. Short but interesting voyage. If you're intrigued by the idea of a cargo cruise, but aren't sure if you will like it, I did manage to find some short-duration trips (3-5 day).

[@neilwhitehouse8140]

Hiya. Who did you book your ticket through?

[@finalascent]

@@neilwhitehouse8140 By Google searching for short duration cargo voyages, I found Pfeiffer Frachtschiffreisen. Honestly, I wasn't too keen on them - you might want to go directly to Samskip and ask them directly about passenger bookings.

[@sts1243]

@@finalascent I take it you were on Henrike Schepers? Nice vessel and very friendly Master

[@finalascent]

@@sts1243 Yes! Henrike Schepers! When I sailed with her, I was told that the Captain would be Nosenko. At the last minute, Captain Hasso Van Puttkamer stepped in instead. He was great - super nice to me, very friendly and accommodating!

[@sts1243]

@@finalascent absolutely, really great man!

[@jamestregler1584]

Would prefer the day's of steam, but definitely going back to Germany this way 😎 have to find out how to bring my Harley

[@HyperActive7]

You were very lucky the weather cooperated with you given what time of year that was especially when you got to the Gulf Stream of the United States. I really enjoyed this experience you had on this container ship. Makes me want to do it myself and I know why the Captain would not let you do the lifeboat drill because that can get really dangerous in bad weather and those guys have to do it in all weather conditions all times of the year.

[@xattr8403]

this is so cool. I envy you for this trip. one day I will do this as well.

[@sifisokhumalo8787]

So am I

[@rickj1983]

Really nice view and some great views.

[@thaimaxcan]

Nice video Maybe next one please use a mike when you talk or ajust the music volume because the music was much lounder. I had ro move the volume up and down between comments and music. Surprising you got the Purser cabin. THanks

[@nicolasbouyiouclis4726]

All those ships have a few additional officer's cabins that aren't use unless Owners, Owner's friends or ship surveyors etc. come aboard... and some time passengers...

[@johnbeard3733]

And call it a ship please. Not a "boat"

[@shadowseeker7567]

Enjoyed your video very much thank you for sharing have a Merry Christmas sir

[@BB-ti9bf]

Thank you for great video and for BroMusic

[@rknine7998]

I cannot explain how beautiful this video is. I would sure like to cross the Atlantic ocean by ship one day because it is much more natural than flying and because you get to explore the Atlantic ocean, which is not touched by man. I especially love the sunset at 23:00. Heading towards the sunset indicates that this ship is heading westbound. It's nice to also have your own room aboard the ship!

[@rifham]

Seems better then a cruise ship for shore...seems cleaner! seems peaceful..., but 24 degrees is warm?? . Also it might be interested to know how the day is for the crew ,like how many hours they work ,different jobs etc. you don't see them too much even at the wheel?!,or were they not allowed to be filmed? ?How much does this cost or do you work for your fare? If so what do you do?

[@ictpilot]

24°C

[@jackharrison6771]

Very good. and thanks for posting. and YES, I'll be watching again; I'm green with envy, If only my GS dog could come too.

[@UncleTravelingMac81]

Really great video! Thanks for sharing your journey with us.

[@milindnighojkar7859]

Lovely video. Well sequenced and filmed. Can you tell more details that how much did it cost?

[@emielkramer4461]

I like that the captain puts on music, ABBA..👍good taste

[@MegaSnow121]

Great video. That breathtaking early morning sunrise was probably the best I have ever seen. You have given me something to think about; I have close relatives in Scandinavia, so I could fly there and take a freighter across the Atlantic to get home. Something to consider sometime. :-)

[@thewaterslesstraveled8487]

Nice vid but annoying to keep having to turn my volume down for the music transition then back up for your voice.

[@benthejrporter]

I quite liked it. The halfway song was nice, reminds me of Eric Clapton.

[@miks3263]

Music ok.... just learn to edit with it all the same volume level..

[@kimjohnson2787]

I would look up WHOISMATT on his youtube channel. He has a lot of great free information on editing and audio integration.

[@zaptor1514]

Why music at all?

[@sirpenguinscott]

This was great. A trip like this has always been on my bucket list. Next time, show a bit of the mess/galley! Thanks.

[@nicopostigo123]

Great video! I always wanted to know how it's like to travel in a ship like this.

[@j.d.hutchens3561]

The lifeboat looked like a toy in a bathtub next to the ship. Awesome video really enjoyed it.

[@mijnbook]

Thanks for posting, i always wondered how it was inside a container ship and the aboard routine.

[@mikhaelbrilliant1248]

The captain wants to go to Germany - USA by boat, it's really great boss

[@richengland6595]

REALLY NICE video - enjoyed it a lot g thanks. Ps, nice music!

[@joeh1687]

Outstanding job, well done sir. Thank you for sharing your adventure. Joe

[@astralchemistry8732]

I'd have to muster up some courage but this is definitely something I'd like to do at least once.

[@anthonybyrne6056]

Great Video, thanks a million.

[@misterodors]

You're most welcome!