Hi all, Beemerider Travels @Beemerider on RU-vid is my newly rebranded channel. I decided to start documenting some of my new adventures after a recent heart attack. Life is short, so I plan to do my best to live it and when possible share my travels with Family, Friends and if people find it interesting, Subscribers. Whenever possible,I ride a BMW F800GS of my own or rent a motorcycle when it makes sense where ever I happen to be. I hope you come along and enjoy while I travel and and hopefully find interesting compositions to photograph. I love to take amateur photos, go on adventures alone and with friends and I look forward to seeing the world a little bit at a time. Oh and once in a while I'll look at gear and talk about it. And you never know, once in a while I might talk a little bit about what pays the mortgage. Thanks for stopping by. Please have a watch, like and subscribe.
Glad you found it informative! and that's a good point about the destinations. We are still working on our format but I think it's starting to get to a happy place. Thanks for watching !!!
Glad to see Eric is still with Azamara. He hosted a group of us for cocktails and dinner one night during a cruise from India in 2016. I'm returning after seven years hiatus to sail on Azamara Pursuit later this year.
Thank you for making our friends special trip even more special! We did enjoy talking with you and being part of your adventure. And, Devils Tower was my favorite stop on our trip.
OMG! how amazing! I hope your travels were successful. It was tons of fun talking to ya'll. So happy you managed to see this! thanks for watching. Safe travels and I hope you check out our other travels.
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Great video! We did the world voyage this year (I was the onboard art instructor). Loved every one of our 155 days onboard. They did change the shower curtains to bamboo. Much better. Watching this made me want to get back on the ship 🙌❤️
155 days! wow, that must have been an adventure. And that's great to hear about the curtains. Thanks for this great comment. We are so happy to hear that others find it helpful and inspiring. Thanks for watching and hopefully sharing ;)
Well that is wonderful to hear. We did indeed enjoy the experience. Thanks for the great comment and if you do try them we hope you find it to be as refreshing as we did.
Lovely video very nicely put together. Thank you. We are big fans of Azamara. All in all a terrific cruise line. Look forward to seeing more of your vids.
Azamazing!!! thank you so much for watching, we are very happy with how well it is doing. I'm busy working on our next one now. fingers crossed I'll have it done soon.
Glad you enjoyed it!!! thank you so much for watching. And for commenting. We are happy that it turned out so well. Stay tuned, more videos to come. and if you haven't had a chance, check out the channel.
amazing! thank you so much for watching and leaving a comment. we love that the video is coming across as we intended and not just another trip video. Thanks for subscribing we hope to have the next video out soon.
Recently picked up the 30L Overlander bag. Got confused on what/how straps connect to the bike, but Lonerider has the vids for that too. Still in the process on which method to attach the bag, horizontally or vertically on the bike rack. Rode with it yesterday without my hard side cases and it was quite liberating. For scooting around town I will use the bag. If I do long trips I will use both the hard cases and the Overlander. Quality bag. Get one. I have the security strap on order.
glad you are enjoying it. I actually had my larger bag loose it purge valve this weekend. just popped out of the hole. Time to test their warranty. Safe riding!
Nice work overall with the balance of the itinerary destinations and ship coverage. When was this trip actually since at the 28:17 mark there is a subtitle about the line being in ownership transition which actually occurred in 2021 and the Onward was added after that around May 2022. We had an exceptional experience on the Quest in Nov 22 and found none of the adjustment issues also purported by others especially following Covid.and return to sailings. Looking forward to more of your cruise adventures!
the actual tradition of ownership came into effect in 2023 and from what I understand, on the specific day that the transfer took effect, the Royal Caribbean original parent co. basically switched off the web site and all of the info about every booking following that date went into the ether. that's the basic understanding we have. anyway, the cruise was End of Sept into October 2023. Thank you for watching! and safe travels!
I would NEVER travel on Azamara again. We went on an Azamara ship pre Covid and had already booked another when Covid hit so the cruise got cancelled and we got a refund an a future cruise credit. Azamara was then sold. We booked to go this year and received notification that we had the cruise credit and a promotion giving us $300 shore excursion credit, free Wi Fi and enhanced drinks package. When we tried to book a shore excursion through our travel agent we were told we only had the $300 dollar on board but nothing else even though we had it in writing. We cancelled the cruise and have written twice to Azamara to complain but have heard nothing.
Yes that's totally unfortunate. The issues I talk about near the end were from the same time I think. And to this date, we still have not been recognized for our previous status on Royal Caribbean/ Celebrity. We were told that our status would move across to Azamara after the sale. however one that was done, they simply just never responded and calling would only connect with a person that has no control over that. Like I said, there were and could still be issues however. once we were on the ship. we did have a lovely time overall. Thanks for the comment and good luck wit future travels.
Thank you for your reply.We still have heard nothing from Azamara. It is this arrogance and lack of customer care that made us so angry.. Hope your next travel experience is more positive. Loved the vlog.
People considering Azamara, note that when you sign up for a tour through the ship ask if you will join other groups. Part of the advantage of small ship cruising is not be treated like cattle. It is a shame when you take the small bus to join the lager bus. You lose some of the magic of small ship cruising.
I agree with what you are saying for sure. I had not actually considered that the larger bus might be multiple tour groups. I assumed we were all from the ship and in this case, I think it was all from the ship. I think it was the general busy nature of the attraction that we found was the situation at every attraction in Italy. Good point though it may be worth asking how many are on the excursion etc. Thanks so much for watching
@@Beemerider I suspect that the new owners made the change. The new owners are a private equity firm. I have only once ever did a "cruiseline" tour, and it was because you could not get off the ship otherwise. But usually I hear from other passengers on small ship cruise lines that the group size is small and they complain when they are merged. I normally do my own thing in port. It is a well done video. I am considering an ocean crossing on the Azamara Onward and wanted an updated perspective. Thanks for the great video. I have not been on this boat since Azamara bought it. I have been on it, when it was the Pacific Princess. I took it from Los Angeles to Sydney. If like small ships, try some of the other brands. I think right now Azamara is the best value in this segment.
@@msears101 Amazing. I'm glad it helped and you enjoyed. I think they really are trying, and the stafff is great. I think the issue is the customer service before and after if there are still issues. I hope they can get those last few things banged out because you are right. Best Bang for the buck in this sector for sure. All the best and please share thanks!
We prefer smaller ships so IF you are to compare Azamara and Celebrity is the price difference worth it and what is your preference - reason for asking is that service is rumoured to go down on Azamara after Covid - keep up the good work
Our Celebrity cruise was in 2018 so not really a fair cost comparison. However I can say that our cruise for the 2 of us was under 6k CAD. (almost exactly the same we paid for the cruise on Reflection in 2018. this included $900 USD of OBC. That said, I don't believe you could book the same Azamara cruise or any cruise for the same rates as when we booked a year and a half ago. Overall, I feel that celebrity cruise was impressive for us since it was our first cruise and we felt the specialty dining was better at that time on celebrity. The Azamara food was all Good to very good with a reasonable selection. If you are vegetarian I would hands down suggest Azamara. Very different experiences though and we much prefer the Azamara feel with the lack of lines and waiting. Hope this helps
We were part of the World Voyage group cruising on the Azamara Onward. We left Fort Lauderdale 1/5/2024 and ended our trip in Barcelona 6/9/2024. It was a fabulous experience on a wonderful ship. Sure, there are always a few pre-trip bumps, but once you board the ship, you can relax and enjoy the experience. One of the strengths of Azamara are the crew members. Crew members are treated well and work hard to ensure you have a good travel experience. At the end of a long day off the ship, it is wonderful to be greeted with "welcome home" when you return. This was our first Azamara trip, and we have already booked another trip in 2025!
That cruise sounds amazing. And you are right. there are always little things but as an overall. this cruise line really is a hidden gem. Thanks so much for watching. Safe Travels!
Amazing! My home town. And yes, I can't see a reason why you shouldn't share it. I hope you enjoyed it! share away! We are really hoping to grab new subscribers.
@@margaritapeloso3337 Hi again, I was raised in Munster. and visit Family there often. In fact will be very soon if you are a Munsterite. I am in Audio Post production. So basically I do sound for TV shows like Master Chef Canada, all the Holmes Family construction shows etc. Basically, lifestyle programming for Canadian and US networks. So yes I have a background. I/we have done the RU-vid thing as a way for our aging parents (and Friends, and now a couple subscribers) to have a way to experience our travels. And it is a fun Hobby. Ideally, we would like to grow our viewership so we can monetize to travel more and make more videos. This video has been doing well. fingers crossed we can keep it up. I'm cutting the next episode now which picks up in Venice. Nathalie was ill so I Basically spent a couple days walking around doing demos for Travel Photography so hopefully our viewers will learn something. ;) If you have a chance to dig into the channel, the Ireland 13 episodes was my first real story telling stuff and explains how it all started after recovering from a heart attack during the Pandemic. Anyway, I'm happy you are interested. I'd love to hear more about what you do for the Cruiseline. If you are able to, feel free to reach out to my email address on the channel to keep personal stuff to a min.
Yes it can be pricy stuff but my experience in the world of motorcycling is you get what you pay for. Kinda like my saying of the better the kit/gear you buy, the further you can slide down the highway. Anyway make sure you sign up for their monthly contests. I'm proof that anyone could win . Thanks for watching be sure to like and subscribe and check out my travel videos. New stuff coming soon.
@@Beemerider yeah man I agree with you! I’m a sucker for proper gear so that doesn’t make choices like this easier haha. My current situation just doesn’t allow it. I dreamt of trying solo camping on the motorcycle so that is what I’m set out to do. But I need to figure something out for total of 400/500 euro including camping gear. And it’s possible, just not at a premium. I’ll probably start with some Rhinowalk gear and in the meantime I will stick to the give aways from Lone Rider! Congrats with yours and I hope you have fun with it!🙏
Enjoying the video footage and especially those photographs. Excellent! Pity about the drone. But a word of advice - it's "DERRY" and not L*****Derry - can be irritating to us Irish ;-) (Sort of like calling an American a Canadian and vice-versa). The thing about Ireland is that you can do soooo much in a day on a motorcycle and visit loads of places. Unlike the USA where everywhere is hundreds (or thousands) of miles away. Our touring group travel all over Ireland and can be back home after each day trip.
Thanks so much for the kind words and the info. I sure did love riding there. My wife and I are thinking of coming back some day. Thanks so much for watching I hope you enjoy them all. be sure to hit the thumbs up on each one and I have new content coming soon.
@@Beemerider Looking forward to watching all the current series and the new content too. I've Subscribed and thumbs up on each. We just need the weather in Ireland to be good and it would be the best country to ride - variation in scenery, fantastic history & culture, friendly people, good food and lovely roads.
Hi there, thanks for the video! it gives a good look of the bag. I've a question about it. When it's mounted on the back of your bike, can you still open your side panniers? or do you need to take of the bag before you can open it? I have a F850gs an am looking for a bag on the back besides the side panniers. that's why I ask :). Thanks in advance!
Hi, So the 30L for sure you can open them on my 800. I'm using Jessie Panniers and they hinge open outwards and there is no problem opening. The 45L does make contact but usually I'm able to just lift the bag a tad and the hard case can open without issues. The 45 is much more useful for long trips I keep camera gear and my clothes etc. and use the hard panniers for my camping gear. I am finding and the smaller one is great for day trips etc. Hope that helps and let me know if you have any other questions. I usually check in every week or so. Thanks for watching! Keep the rubber on the road.
@@joyn8 It's the original plate but it was raised up as a result of mounting the Jessie side bags. So not stock but same Vario Case mount. I wanted to be able to keep my OEM Top case for the Wife to use as a seat back when she come for a ride with me.
Unfortunately not as many klicks as I'd like. Somewhere between 50 and 60 most likely. My spouse is not totally into the bike thing so my travel has to split between the bike and other options. Love my bike. I have for sure given it a rough life at times but it's still in good enough condition. I'll need to do brakes and a general service for this coming season and fix a few little parts. I'm looking forward to a good summer however so hope to see you out there
DJI was great. I had a new unit 5 days after returning home. Thanks again for watching. Please feel free to share etc. I'll check out your channel as well. Keep the rubber on the road!
Fantastic. Thanks so much for watching. And I hope you enjoy. I'm releasing a new series of videos in the coming week. Sadly no bike but it is a wonderful trip to the middle of the States where I visit Deadwood, Mount Rushmore, Devils Tower (Close encounters) Badlands, Air and Space museums with Nuclear missiles and War Drug. I' for sure going back by bike one day. the roads were incredible.
It is a lovely town for sure. I wish I had more time to show more of the area. Thanks so much for watching! every like and subscribe and share means so much.
I did the exact same ride in June of 2022 through Celtic Riders.I left about 11am on a Friday from that same B&B, had lunch in the Stone House in Sneem and was back in Killarney by 4:30pm, shocking my wife that I did it so quick. It helped that I had very little traffic or busses and in the last 90 minutes of the RIng, hooked up with a group of Norwegian Clubbers who rode at quite a brisk pace passing a lot of slow motorists along the way. And I still got my "money shots" that I was hoping for. Love your photos. I was enamored at the Moll's Gap view and the ride down that pass!
Fantastic! It truly has been one of my favourite things I have done. I'm busy editing this years travels so far. Very different stuff but still just as amazing. Keep the rubber on the road! and than ks so much for watching. Don't forget to subscribe.
Love the helmet rig and the way it gives a first-person view of your ride, brother. We are excited to be planning this leg of our carbon-neutral drive around the World right now. If you like the idea of a father and son promoting cultural and ecological tourism, we would love your support on our channel as well. Cheers and well met! - Turtle and Bear
