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How Different the Northlink is After Dark! My Return Voyage from Aberdeen to Kirkwall, Orkney... 

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Join me on a peak season sailing on the only non-overnight ferry service out of Aberdeen, Scotland. Let's also see how it compares to the slightly longer journey back again when it IS overnight. I think it's fair to say I prefer 'out-of-season' travel on this route!
Filmed on Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th July, 2023
Map courtesy of Google Maps
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('Fairy Snail Tale' by Gary the Canary)
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Комментарии : 818   
@K1W1fly
@K1W1fly Год назад
A busy chip shop is always a good sign... If the locals are supporting the place, Its worth it.
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Год назад
So true!
@tonypaddler
@tonypaddler Год назад
... or supporting the plaice 🐟 ... Sorry, I'll get my coat 🙄😏
@adema1978
@adema1978 Год назад
Now I want fish and chips...
@tonypaddler
@tonypaddler Год назад
@@adema1978 well after getting back last night from a mini three day cycle tour in Scotland that's exactly what I had(dock) .. Sorry, I'm doing it again 🙄
@adema1978
@adema1978 Год назад
@@tonypaddler When I went to the Chippie in Wexford once I cod my chance in exclaiming there's the catch of the day.
@kudzumoose3861
@kudzumoose3861 Год назад
I love how you take the mundane every day situations and make them interesting. Liked the fish dinner and the pub hunt too. You do good work! Annoying people on the overnight trip. Such inconsiderate behavior.
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Год назад
It was an experience for sure! Learning to just keep that camera rolling! :)
@ScottKinnear
@ScottKinnear Год назад
Theres no need and Ferry staff should be telling them to quieten down. Playing music at that time. They should get a set of headphones. Steves got a big heart doing all that travelling on his own. Id get lost 😂🤪 not a good single traveller. Doesnt appeal to me, not nowadays anyway, I used to just go away fishing and golfing when i was younger.
@happysporran
@happysporran Год назад
Fish and chips reviews are a highlight for me!
@duncanmcewan1049
@duncanmcewan1049 Год назад
Yeah - I was shocked that the crew just ignored the folk lying about like that. Given a seat reservation was mandatory - they should have been "somewhere" - not blocking the corridors.
@ScottKinnear
@ScottKinnear Год назад
@@steve-marsh you done great Stevie. Great videos 👍
@schilkepicc
@schilkepicc Месяц назад
The reason the ferry slowed down was so it didn’t arrive into Aberdeen too early, NorthLink would have to pay the harbour extra for an early arrival. Another great video, thanks Steve
@janinehawkins9565
@janinehawkins9565 Год назад
Amazing capture of the sunrise Steve. Too right, far too peopley for me, definitely an out of season trip.
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Год назад
Cheers! I hadn't expected to be outside to capture it :D Out of season wins for me, shame about the lack of daylight, but I'd take a chilled ferry any day!
@peterdnreynolds777
@peterdnreynolds777 Год назад
Brilliant video as always!! Hate when ferries are packed out. Amazed that the deck was open all night long. Hope youbgot some rest when you got home. Hope all is well and hope you have a great weekend. Take care
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Год назад
Cheers Peter you too! Aye slept all day when I got back :) Yeah, the wee deck at the stern is open all night, mainly for smokers I think!
@maryreid4273
@maryreid4273 Год назад
Smoking is not allowed in inside areas on board, so at least one deck will always be open - normally the one right behind the food area.
@dieselbushcraft1299
@dieselbushcraft1299 Год назад
I love ferries around the Scottish isles, even as an old bloke I still get excited like a little kid.
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Год назад
Ahhh I'm the same!
@CarlPritchard-x2i
@CarlPritchard-x2i 8 месяцев назад
Your videos are better than any TV shows I'm amazed you haven't been snapped up by the big media channels... but watch this space!
@hazellamb2359
@hazellamb2359 Год назад
I love that you show us these really low-cost trips....but I'm getting concerned about your diet and sleep!!! Thanks for showing all the wonderful places I couldn't hope to visit!
@spymaine89
@spymaine89 7 часов назад
yes he eats crap worse now we know all the food has cancer causing chems. he need throw some organic nut and organic broccoli, in his bag.............. taste great when your hungry...............
@simonwhitlock9189
@simonwhitlock9189 Год назад
I really admire your stamina Steve it is more than I could put up with at my age and I always look for a cabin, thanks for taking me along it was an insight into what was on offer. Till next time stay safe and cheers.
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Год назад
Cheers Simon! I got caught out a bit on the return, expecting it to be faster, a cabin is always the best shout, but they are booked solid all summer
@maryreid4273
@maryreid4273 Год назад
@@steve-marsh Cabins are often booked up ahead of time, but you can sometimes find them at short notice if someone has had to cancel - we've had that a couple of times and have promptly booked them, because they disappear quickly! It's always worth checking the website if you are keen to get a cabin. You can also ask to be put on the cabin waiting list, though not sure if they only go through that on the day of sailing.
@ScottishT
@ScottishT Год назад
Brilliant video as always, love the kilts btw
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Год назад
Cheers, aye loving that too!
@cjyoung7372
@cjyoung7372 Год назад
As a kiwi (and a ginger 🤭) I had no idea what to expect when when I visited Scotland what I found was a strong sense of home and belonging Steve really love that part of the world and every time I watch a video of the hebrides I drop a tear and yearn for a vist to a place where my ancestors come from i can't wait to return ❤
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Год назад
We both yearn for the other side of the world - house swap? :)
@willywonka2614
@willywonka2614 11 месяцев назад
I always like watching your videos sitting here in Dublin. Your videos give me an idea of what to expect on ships.
@leonb2637
@leonb2637 Год назад
We appreciate your sacrificing your sleep and body to give us some video of your journey. A good lesson for anyone who takes this ferry. Not all travel is great, you just hope it balances out - and it usually does - with the good stuff, the unexpected, the joy of discovery.
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Год назад
Well said! I have just booked some more 'challenging trips' ;)
@michaelbushell4356
@michaelbushell4356 Год назад
We’ve always gone to Orkney from Scrabster, which is a much shorter crossing and you see the Old Man of Hoy! That night crossing looked terrible. Once again you’ve done a trip so we don’t have to! Thanks Steve.
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Год назад
Much prefer that crossing too, but it's a long trip to just get to the ferry eh?
@maryreid4273
@maryreid4273 Год назад
I live in Orkney and there are plusses and minuses to both, depending on where your eventual destination is, how much you like driving/being on a bus/train, if you can sleep on the overnight ferry, how rough the sea is, how good a sailor you are, if you can get space on the boat (Steve's route here can be really busy and there are not enough cabins most of the time). Shetland folk only have the Aberdeen option, Orkney folk have more options overall.
@veronicaroach3667
@veronicaroach3667 2 дня назад
@@maryreid4273 The rest of humanity tend to forget that some folks live on islands & have problematic travel to go anywhere else - makes me thankful I am on a very large piece of land & don't have that particular problem, but life anywhere has it's issues to overcome, and these folks have the sea breezes & the ozone in the air so hmm - what am I missing ?
@patriciafuchs5970
@patriciafuchs5970 Год назад
Looks like a very nice ferry and a lovely evening. Your room was tiny. Your fish and chips looks good. People sleeping on the floor reminds me of the ferries to Newfoundland where people sleep wherever they can find a spot! Nice sunrise! Bet you’re glad to be disembarking! Enjoy your sleep .
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Год назад
Thanks Patricia! I slept all day and it was the best ever! :D
@timrosenburgh8597
@timrosenburgh8597 Год назад
Another great video Steve, Nothing wrong with having Fish and Chips twice in one day. Glad you managed to get a beer. I don't know how you managed to stay awake. You must have been knackered when you got home. Thanks again. Look forward to the next one.
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Год назад
I slept all day long when I got back and it was a comfy sleep !
@mikestephens5622
@mikestephens5622 Год назад
Such a contrast, with the heavenly scenery, and the hellish atmosphere on the ship. Good you were sleeping the next day, because you had panda eyes at the end. Only for essential trips, but much better in winter. 😊
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Год назад
Spot on Mike! Out on that wee deck was the only place to be on the way back (I'm glad not to share the smell onboard as well!)
@brianmcclure6702
@brianmcclure6702 Год назад
Another Good Adventure. Thanks for sharing Steve, good editing. Hope you get some sleep. B. McClure
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Год назад
Thanks Brian! I slept all day when I got home!
@nathan9207
@nathan9207 Год назад
Love the insight to these North Sea ferries. Thanks Steve.
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Год назад
Cheers Nathan!
@lardeyell
@lardeyell Год назад
Nicely highlighting the grim realities of our "lifeline" service there. Onboard accommodation has become ridiculously hard to book unless you're booking three months in advance. And nobody can tell why.
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Год назад
Yeah, totally noticed that when I was researching dates, every single one was like 'no cabins available'
@lardeyell
@lardeyell Год назад
@@steve-marsh There's always been bottlenecks during school holidays...but this past year or so it's been grim. Your Southbound journey was probably a bit extreme, given the exodus after the Tall Ships started leaving on the Saturday. Incidentally, the boat slows in the lee of the mainland for the timing of its arrival at 7am. It'll never be early. The same happens coming North, once you're off Shetland it'll slow for arrival in Lerwick at half seven...
@davidrle23
@davidrle23 Год назад
It's why no one locks their cars in Shetland. Stealing the car is the easy bit, getting it off the island involves at least a 3 week lead time! The reality is we need bigger ferries, but these ships are only half way through their lifespan and given the Scottish Government's inability to build ferries for the west coast, I don't see them getting new ferries for Shetland any time soon. There has been talk over the years of new 'ropax' freight ships that would have space for 200 passengers, to eliviate some of the pain on busy crossings but so far nothing has come to light. There's also the bottle neck of Aberdeen which can't take ferries any bigger than the current Northlink twins and despite building a whole new larger harbour, didn't put a ramp in it. And despite some Shetlanders suggesting sailing to a different port, Aberdeen is and always will be the logical place for the lifeline ferry service to sail to. I think one solution is to try and have a dedicated Kirkwall > Aberdeen link with additional tonnage. Half the problem is Orcadian's and Shetlander's are fighting for the same cabin and car deck space. There's not a huge amount of interest in the Kirkwall > Lerwick leg of the journey, perhaps keep it in at the weekend like the olden days. Doesn't need to be their every other night!
@postscript67
@postscript67 Год назад
Since the pandemic you can no longer book a bunk in a shared cabin. The ability to book a whole cabin to yourself did always restrict the availability of sleeping accommodation, but now that it is the only option it is much worse.
@keithwhite1478
@keithwhite1478 Год назад
Oe of your best Steve. Photography was fantastic and some emotive scenes. Fish and chips looked good. When I was living in Machrihanish my favourite night time meal in the town was deep fried Haggis and very brown chips. Your return journey looked dreadful. Not to be repeated i high season. Thanks Steve.
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Год назад
Cheers Keith! I was actually tempted by haggis at the chippy in Kirkwall, but they only served really small slices of haggis there and I was hungry! Aye, one to be avoided in high season for me!
@brewsterkits
@brewsterkits Год назад
I like the sea even if there isn't any scenery, lovely weather too and a sunset!!😊😊!
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Год назад
It's always made me fancy a cargo ship voyage too!
@maxwellleung6068
@maxwellleung6068 Год назад
I am definitely with you Steve, as a solo traveller most of the time , always much more enjoyable in Winter with quietness and calmness, LOVE all of your videos, icing on the cake to me is your charming Scottish accent ;)
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Год назад
Hey thanks very much! :)
@EMB238
@EMB238 Год назад
Yes, winter travel is the best. Late October through March. Few crowds, local folks less stressed, accommodations reasonably priced, and holiday markets/processions/festivals are everywhere. 😊
@maryreid4273
@maryreid4273 Год назад
@@EMB238 April, October and January are my least favourite months to leave the island - higher/choppier seas and more chances of storms - although we can get choppy seas any time it's more likely in the winter I'd say!
@WestonMike
@WestonMike Год назад
Another great and informative video Steve. It's nce to see that I'm not the only one that dashes about a "new" ship like a gleeful 12 year old school boy - exploring every corridor and deck, opening every door I can find. 😄
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Год назад
Haha every time mate :)
@louisajones3535
@louisajones3535 Год назад
That was an eye opener…thank for all you put yourself through! Love the sea shots especially. Thanks a lot
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Год назад
Hey you're very welcome!
@richardfurness7556
@richardfurness7556 Год назад
I've only been to Orkney once. The ferry from John o' Groats to Burwick took about 45 minutes, the bus to Kirkwall quite a bit longer as it stopped to let passengers visit the church on Lamb Holm built by Italian prisoners of war. The funniest thing about my stay was realising that when Orcadians talk about going 'down south' they mean Thurso or Wick.
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Год назад
Haha brilliant! Nice route that past (over) the causeways!
@maryreid4273
@maryreid4273 Год назад
There's also a running joke that sometimes they 'go south' to Shetland too! I moved here nearly 20 years ago, vowed I'd never say 'going south' and now say it all the time! Kirkwall to Aberdeen is handy for getting right into a city, but the Stromness - Scrabster (Northlink) and St Margaret's Hope to Gills Bay (Pentland) are both popular too.
@elainehowell2836
@elainehowell2836 Год назад
Thanks Steve for showing me around the ferry ⛴ round the shops and nice weather and early sunshine Thanks
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Год назад
Thanks once again for coming along Elaine!
@soykatwobadger2963
@soykatwobadger2963 Год назад
Боже ж мій, Стіве, як ви витримали таку складну подорож? Дякую вам за це дивовижне відео! Я захоплююсь вашою витримкою на великих піших переходах, але цілий день і ніч без відпочинку- ви себе не бережете, шановний Стіве. 💕💕💕💕 Бажаю вам все ж таки більш комфортних подорожей
@tsr207
@tsr207 Год назад
Steve's videos are always highly enjoyable. He shows the total travelling experience (both the good and bad) in a style that creates the feeling that you are on the ship beside him! Excellent as always!
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Год назад
Exactly how I like to show it, so very appreciated!
@grunt22
@grunt22 Год назад
Another fantastic video. I didn't want it to end. The sunrise scenes were spectacular. I would love to do that journey and have always wanted to go to Orkney. Thank you
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Год назад
The weather was SO CALM that morning spectacular sight!
@amazer747
@amazer747 Год назад
I think Steve wanted it to end and get to bed! Thanks for another great video.
@myrabenson1603
@myrabenson1603 Год назад
Another excellent video and well stamina is needed me thinks for the night ferry x
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Год назад
It sure was a challenge! Thanks :)
@johnallan4826
@johnallan4826 Год назад
I take your point on busy overnight ferries and sleepers in corridors, but compared to the overnight train or coach, a ferry is so much better, more space to have a beer, and a chance of a good breakfast, plenty areas to move about it. Time would be too short to get a cabin unless you are doing the full journey, very enjoyable though. Thanks Steve
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Год назад
You are spot on mate! Even with limited nighttime deck access, it's a treat to be able to stand outside in the fresh air (and believe me the air inside was anything but fresh!)
@terencemills3512
@terencemills3512 Год назад
Hi Steve did exactly the same trip last year in May . My reasons were to research my dads posting on the Orkneys during WW2 . Took a bus to the other port then did a couple of tours in the day . Realy enjoyable trip . Keep up the excellent work .
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Год назад
Nice trip! I like the sound of that one!
@martincannon1078
@martincannon1078 Год назад
As Captain Hamish Blair said when stationed in the Orneys during the war: "This bloody town's a bloody cuss no bloody trains no bloody bus and no one cares for bloody us in bloody Orkneys etc...
@okeesmokee6658
@okeesmokee6658 Год назад
Wow - the timing on this could not have been better. We are taking the same ferry Sunday next - Aberdeen to Kirkwall. We are taking the shorter ferry to Scrabster on the return so we can drive back down. Thanks for taking us along on your adventures.
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Год назад
That is ABSOLUTELY the way to go! Enjoy it!
@maryreid4273
@maryreid4273 Год назад
Look out for the spectacular Old Man of Hoy on your crossing from Stromness to Scrabster.
@MarkJohnson-hw2xo
@MarkJohnson-hw2xo Год назад
In mid-September we’re doing that trip in reverse: from Scrabster to Stromness, Orkney for a couple days, then the overnight route (but with a cabin) from Kirkwall to Aberdeen. We’re bringing our rental car on this trip.
@okeesmokee6658
@okeesmokee6658 Год назад
@@MarkJohnson-hw2xo Just finished our tour. Loved Orkney - very different than I had imagined - much more going on but still tranquil. The ferry from Aberdeen to Kirkwall got a little old - after dinner we didn't have much to do, but it was all still pretty good. The ferry from Stomness to Scrabster was quick, quiet, and peaceful - different ship layout and we were able to find a quiet place to relax. We then made the drive along the North Shore and then from Laxford Bridge down to Lairg - not what I was expecting. The scenery is spectacular, but the driving was like some sort of warped video game. Now in Edinburgh for the Tattoo and then to London and then home. Hope you enjoy your trip - we really had a good time.
@wandaenman5630
@wandaenman5630 Год назад
Wow, another interesting video. I am shocked they let people just camp out in all the public spaces on the ship, that doesn't seem very safe. You were a trooper for staying up and filming this for us. That loud music at 3 am was certainly extra. You will need to sleep for a couple of days after that. Amazing filming as always. Great job Steve. 😃
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Год назад
Cheers Wanda! Oh my own bed was comfy after this! :)
@maryreid4273
@maryreid4273 Год назад
There are not enough cabins on the boats unfortunately. There are pod lounges, but the pods are glorified seats and apparently not comfortable to sleep in. There are also recliner seats, again not that comfortable to sleep in. If you have to travel but cannot get a cabin (quite common as they are often booked in advance) then the only other option is to lie down somewhere.
@duncanmcewan1049
@duncanmcewan1049 Год назад
@@maryreid4273 Maybe I am weird (My wife would say no maybe about it lol), but I can sleep well enough in a recliner seat. I would be more comfy in a recliner seat, than lying on the floor. Lucky for me that there seemed to be an abundance of spare seats 😂
@maryreid4273
@maryreid4273 Год назад
@@duncanmcewan1049 I have slept in the recliner chairs a long time ago, but I wouldn't want to do it again unless I really had to. We try to only go if we can get a cabin but sometimes people need to travel at short notice and all the cabins are booked! I am glad you find the recliners ok though.
@charlesscott1512
@charlesscott1512 Год назад
Slighty out of the area but the Alaska State ferries from Bellingham to Haines about 4days they do allow passengers to actually pitch tents in public areas and sheltered deck areas
@tombillotto6335
@tombillotto6335 Год назад
Wonderful and charming, as always, Steve. I so want to visit beautiful Scotland.
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Год назад
Thanks so much Tom!
@angelikac6767
@angelikac6767 Год назад
Thank you for another entertaining video , your give me "itchy feet" - been inspired to go explore less traveled parts of my own corner of the world more
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Год назад
Go for it! :)
@Xantec
@Xantec Год назад
5:04 in 2019 i travelled up saturday to catch the ferry sunday, slept by the cenotaph in my car. After boarding and getting my meal I went on to the upper observation deck
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Год назад
Nice!!!
@glenyshillary4195
@glenyshillary4195 Год назад
Ferry's are always busy in summer. We're travelling from Hull to Rotterdam next week on a busy crossing. Thanks for taking us along
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Год назад
Enjoy the trip! :)
@jackyyuen1939
@jackyyuen1939 Год назад
Much appreciate that you showed us the wonderful moment of the rising sun from the horizon 22:07.
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Год назад
A pleasure! Not much else I could do on the ferry at that time :D
@scorpionrider25
@scorpionrider25 Год назад
Great video Steve. The difference in duration in the crossing has to do with HGV-drivers. By making the nighttime crossing take longer they get their uninterrupted rest (as required by law). It is this way for all the ferries with nighttime crossings. If you'd be able to see the occupation for the sleepers in the inside cabins (you can't btw), you'd probably find those matching the number of HGV's on board.
@walterfillingham
@walterfillingham Год назад
The mv Hrossy (the horsy as we knew it working on the sister ship mv Hjaltland) there was a lot of rivalry between the two! I remember once during a period of bad weather we sailed as usually whilst the Horsy never sailed with the unusual outcome of the two ships being side by side in Aberdeen harbour… you should have heard the abuse being shouted between crew members on both vessel in Aberdeen Harbour! Lol
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Год назад
Haha I can believe it! Superb! Any would love to have seen the 2 ships docked next to each other!
@davidrle23
@davidrle23 Год назад
@@steve-marshhappened every other day during Covid however Aberdeen harbour is real difficult to find anywhere to take a decent photo.
@SelfMade717
@SelfMade717 Год назад
That must have been a rare occurrence 😂. Its usually the Hjatland that now doesn't sail. Must have the Old Hrossey captain on it now 😉
@barvdw
@barvdw Год назад
I won't be asking which of the vessels is the better one, but are they very different?
@SelfMade717
@SelfMade717 Год назад
@@barvdw both identical. The Hamnavoe is the 3rd 1 and that's different. There's cargo ships also.
@rangolizard2006
@rangolizard2006 Год назад
wow what a sunrise, that bit at 22:12 with the seagull flying across the sunrise would make a beautiful piece of wall art
@steveemery546
@steveemery546 24 дня назад
Love seeing our van at the start. Daisy’s on it :-). Good films well made and informative
@t.m.warren2124
@t.m.warren2124 Год назад
Steve time! Can’t wait. Here we go….
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Год назад
Haha cheers :)
@t.m.warren2124
@t.m.warren2124 Год назад
@@steve-marsh I loved the water with the moon behind it. So beautiful! But poor Steve. You looked absolutely nackered at 4am. I do hope you got some sleep once you got home. Onto the next adventure. Thank you
@peterdean8009
@peterdean8009 Год назад
Thanks Steve, you brave man. Btw, was that Irn Bru you had wi' your fish and chips on the outward crossing? I tried it once....
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Год назад
It sure was! The one and only :D
@Newalks.
@Newalks. Год назад
Awe the memories of the Harbour Fry and a good fish supper. Love Orkney so much so Thanks Steve for all you put yersel through to bring us all you do. Legend 🙏💜
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Год назад
Cheers mate :)
@Bipstravel
@Bipstravel Год назад
Enjoyed your trip on cruise, hope you show svalbard, northern most part of the world some day. Thanks, cheers
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Год назад
I am still trying to re-book it at a similar price to what I had to cancel, will get there one day!
@Bipstravel
@Bipstravel Год назад
It's very exotic and beautiful 😍 but probably not for Nordic winter , thanks so much 😊
@Bearleena
@Bearleena Год назад
If you do go to Svalbard, you could get in touch with the resident RU-vidr Cecilia and her partner Christoffer, I‘m sure they‘d be happy to see a fellow RU-vidr.
@RichardFelstead1949
@RichardFelstead1949 Год назад
Thanks for sharing your journey, Steve. Greetings from Australia .
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Год назад
Cheers Richard!
@cindyd8646
@cindyd8646 Год назад
Reminds me of the Alaska Marine Highway ferries in the summer....bedlam! But, oh, the lighthouses on your journey! Especially the one in Footdee. You didn't go to Lerwick to see Jimmy Perez? Oh, I forgot...he's not there anymore. Is the "new" Shetland been broadcast yet? Your videography of the sunrise is beautiful!
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Год назад
Haha the new one will be out soon, I'm just not sure about it without Jimmy you know!!!
@walterfillingham
@walterfillingham Год назад
There is an Orkney Island Council bus (operated by Stagecoach) which takes you from the town centre to Hatson Ferry terminal and it waits at the terminal to take passengers from the ferry into town. Service X10 and it actually starts and finishes in Stromness
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Год назад
Oh good to know! I just went for the easy option this time, not often I'm in a taxi :)
@Bearleena
@Bearleena Год назад
We took that bus last week to the centre of Kirkwall and it worked out perfectly, a quid each, and a lovely driver who knew exactly which stop each passenger needed to get off at.
@irenestrmnss4496
@irenestrmnss4496 Год назад
Stromness is my name, but I am norwegian so it s spelled Strømnæss 😊 fun !!! So fun. Never knew. Hello from Norway 🙋‍♀️🌅
@lazyartist7682
@lazyartist7682 Год назад
great video🙂 Thanks for posting.
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Год назад
An absolute pleasure! Well, the outbound trip was a pleasure anyway...🤣
@kyleop1
@kyleop1 10 месяцев назад
You really do produce some bloody good content mate, very enjoyable and entertaining - cheers!
@scottie2636
@scottie2636 Год назад
Hello Steve, great video as usual. Do you ever get lost on these excusions? I can't imagine going too far from my lodgings in a place I'd never been before, to go find a pub. How do you find your way back. It seems like you take many twists and turns. I'd be lost.
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Год назад
Haha I had time on my side, but it's difficult to get lost in Kirkwall, even in the dark :)
@craig.bryant
@craig.bryant Год назад
Great video mate! I don’t think I’d fancy that party boat for 6 hours back with no cabin. Totally agree on the noise curfew although you’d expect people to use their common courtesy and intuition not to play music off their phone at 3am!!!
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Год назад
It's sad that you need to introduce these things at ALL, but that's the world we live in eh!
@amycalhoun2939
@amycalhoun2939 Год назад
My husband and I really enjoy your videos. Looking forward to watching!
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Год назад
I really appreciate it! Hope you both have a lovely weekend!
@amycalhoun2939
@amycalhoun2939 Год назад
@@steve-marsh same to you! :)
@stuartsutherland7664
@stuartsutherland7664 Год назад
How about a fish supper tour round Scotland by ferries and public transport? You might need to fast afterwards though!
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Год назад
Haha I need a few gym visits already!
@neilcoram3495
@neilcoram3495 25 дней назад
I did Aberdeen to Shetland in June 2022. I had a pod each way had a great crossing both ways with a solid 6 hours sleep. Im 6 foot 3 and stocky built and i was really comfortable in the pods. Another great video Steve
@carolynstewart9103
@carolynstewart9103 Год назад
Wow Steve.. what a rough return...thanks for all your videos and your limited sleep....we have family that stay outside aberdeen...always fancied a trip out of harbour so thanks for info.😊
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Год назад
It's a fun voyage, but definitely out-of-season is the nicer experience :)
@MrStuartAllan
@MrStuartAllan Год назад
Brilliant video Steve, the ferry to Shetland is on the bucket list.
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Год назад
A great crossing but for that one PLEASE get a cabin!!!
@robertblechle6365
@robertblechle6365 Год назад
Another fun video. Thanks for all your work. My son watched it also said when we go back to Scotland , and properly do Orkney and Shetland, we have to take a ferry. I think you are a grea advert for the Northlink. Cheers
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Год назад
Oh I hope you get a cabin though :) Hi to your boy!
@markwood1846
@markwood1846 Год назад
Cant believe how calm it is especially as was breezy when set off!
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Год назад
Same! It almost didn't look real!
@MaxBarnish
@MaxBarnish Год назад
St Ola Hotel back bar, Albert Hotel Bothy bar are more old man sort of pubs. The busy one was the Skippers Bar owned by Kirkwall Hotel. If a little earlier that's nice for dinner or drinks
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Год назад
Ach I wish I'd known!
@OfficialDumpy
@OfficialDumpy 28 дней назад
i was onboard a tall ship from Den helder in the netherlands to Hartlepool near middlesbrough, fantastic experience. Love your vids steve.
@TartanCatholic
@TartanCatholic Год назад
A few years ago I got decidedly inhibited through drink and fell asleep on this crossing, luckily a nice young Dutch man who I’d got talking to woke be up but I did hold the boat up and had to be escorted through the vehicle deck 😬
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Год назад
Haha that's hilarious :D
@halcroj
@halcroj Год назад
My great uncle used to farm Hatston, but the farm was requisitioned during WW2. I can't remember if it was an airfield or a seaplane depot, but something like that. He came down to Aberdeenshire and farmed there instead.
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Год назад
Interesting! Did requisitioning come with a payment or was it all for the war effort I wonder?
@halcroj
@halcroj Год назад
@@steve-marsh Yes I think there was a scheme for compensation, but how equitable it was I really don't know.
@rabh6746
@rabh6746 Год назад
Cracking journey out to Kirkwall Steve but that return journey looked like hell on earth! You can always tell a hardy Scot out on deck in a kilt and short sleeved t shirt and everyone else wrapped up to the nines😂
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Год назад
Haha so true! Aye, hell on earth is a good description!
@IvermectinFTW
@IvermectinFTW 2 месяца назад
Thank you for making this video Steve. It's clear from the excellent quality and attention to detail that a lot of time and effort went into it. I feel like I made that journey with you!
@hunterfulghum7170
@hunterfulghum7170 Год назад
STEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEVE! awesome. always just awesome.
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Год назад
Haha cheers!
@EMB238
@EMB238 Год назад
Thanks Steve! Your ferry trips give me insight into how ancient people must have traveled around the North Sea. Great geography lesson! 🗺️🗺️🗺️
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Год назад
Cheers Ellen! Thanks for coming along :)
@timbounds7190
@timbounds7190 Год назад
I'm sure Shetlanders will be very pleased to hear you say that inadvertently travelling to Shetland would be a nightmare!
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Год назад
Haha it would be if your accommodation is in Orkney!
@maryreid4273
@maryreid4273 Год назад
A planned trip to Shetland would never be a nightmare, an accidental one might, especially on a rough crossing!
@Ida-Adriana
@Ida-Adriana Месяц назад
@@maryreid4273Maybe if you’re good at planning 😂
@pbsteamatspeed7683
@pbsteamatspeed7683 Год назад
Another great video Steve, beautifully shot.
@john07973
@john07973 Год назад
Good video Steve 👍 The ships security should have dealt with the grubs playing music at 3am, a clump or moving them to the kennels would do the trick.
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Год назад
Haha beautiful! :D
@Bo88y22
@Bo88y22 Год назад
I reckon Steve’s day in Orkney was filled by a flight from Kirkwall to Papa Westray . Then the worlds shortest scheduled flight from Papa Westray to Westray. 90 seconds…….. The back to Kirkwall. I remember him being on Papa Westray and watching the flight over to Westray.
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Год назад
Haha that may have been the PLAN!
@lindashoemaker8940
@lindashoemaker8940 Год назад
Mornin Steve nice ocean view leaving Aberdeen weather accommodating great chippy return don’t sleep in hallway someone might step on your head up all night with a beer 🍺 Stay safe see ya around 😘🌸🌺
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Год назад
Likely it would be me while focussed on the camera screen :D
@stevehiggins1578
@stevehiggins1578 Год назад
Bern watching your very usefull content for a while now. We have been wanting to visit Bonnie Scotland for a while now. Finally in 3 weeks we set of for a 2 week adventure with our base near Melfort. Naturally there is to much to see and do. So your clips with your polish partner have been a massive help and we (yes Polish wife as well) have enjoyed them very much. We have 2 trips pre booked already. The Jacobite and a trip to Staffa. So loads of exploring to do. Thank you for your content.
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Год назад
Sounds fantastic guys! Have an amazing time and be sure to let us know how it goes!
@stevehiggins1578
@stevehiggins1578 Год назад
@@steve-marsh certainly will. Just out of curiosity where in Poland does your partner come from? My wife is from wroclaw. And, I love our travels there.
@aiden3170
@aiden3170 Год назад
What a coincidence! When you were arriving in Kirkwall I thought the weather looked similar to when I headed up to see the last of the Tall Ships in Lerwick for the day and sure enough by your ticket I could tell that just through the door at the end of the gangway I would have been sitting ready to get onboard, then the next day that sailing back you got, I would of just gotten off of, I can confirm It was a very busy and hectic ship all the way from Lerwick. In summer coming to Orkney if your not keen on the busyness of the Hrossey or Hjaltland I would always recommend taking the Hamnavoe from Scrabster to Stromness, but then if you're bound for Shetland I guess there's not much choice. Don't get me wrong I love all three Ships but the Hamnavoe just never gets that busy. Also did you see the Hjaltland passing you when you left Kirkwall? It's a very rare occurrence and a very beautiful sight to see the two sisters together, that's why the Hrossey left Kirkwall at 10:45 instead of the usual 11:45, because the Hjaltland was operating the regular timetable northbound, the Sunday southbound sailing never usually calls in Kirkwall but because of the Tall Ships it did, you would of passed each other just as you were leaving Kirkwall and the Hjaltland would have berthed at the usual 11:00.
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Год назад
Haha no way!!!! And can't believe I missed seeing the sister ship passing! I too love the Scrabster to Stromness route, passing the Old Man on the way! And love Stromness too!
@Onthemove6801
@Onthemove6801 3 месяца назад
I was so lucky on my two crossings from Aberdeen to Lerwick a couple of weeks ago; sea as smooth as silk on both crossings. I booked a cabin, sheer luxury in a first class vessel.
@TXMEDRGR
@TXMEDRGR Год назад
That was an interesting video for us but a long night for you. I'm a cheapskate when traveling too, so I understand your reasoning. Thanks.
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Год назад
Haha yes! But even if you WANT a cabin, good luck in summer!
@michaelsaayman2802
@michaelsaayman2802 Год назад
Nice video Steve. Beautiful sunrise but from another aviation geek where is the aviation surprise you alluded too. Thanks Steve
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Год назад
Cheers Michael, oh that's all for another day! With a weekly upload schedule I can't be putting everything into the one video :)
@michaelsaayman2802
@michaelsaayman2802 Год назад
Thanks Steve I will eagerly await that viseo, sounds like something special to look forward to😀
@MrFlyingscot75
@MrFlyingscot75 Год назад
Thanks Steve, good information in this entertaining video. Most folks would be moaning about certain challenges you always seem to find a silver lining😊. On another note, my one connection with Aberdeen was my late and very dear uncle Hans who was the Harbor Master.
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Год назад
Thanks so much :) Hans had some job eh? Busy harbour!
@christopherfox735
@christopherfox735 Год назад
Had a great haddock & chips when I stayed at the Orkney Hotel in Kirkwall. Also, had great coffee at the Sunbeam coffee house.
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Год назад
Oh I've never tried either, will need to put that right!
@christopherfox735
@christopherfox735 Год назад
It should be Sunbean coffee. Still great though.
@seaspirit5087
@seaspirit5087 11 месяцев назад
Hope you’re doing well and are keeping safe in the weather and that the family are safe too!
@novola1972
@novola1972 Год назад
Steve thank you for another video and greetings from Los Angeles !!!
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Год назад
Hey thanks so much!!!
@alannorman1773
@alannorman1773 4 месяца назад
Great vlog as always Steve. Really enjoy the films you put out. Thank you ❤❤.
@markadriansneydms
@markadriansneydms Год назад
Ah about time you were back on the Northlink :-) I shall be on it in 4 weeks heading back upto Shetland again
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Год назад
Orkney is a fun wee crossing but Shetland, that feels so much more of a voyage! Enjoy!!!!
@markadriansneydms
@markadriansneydms Год назад
@steve-marsh the worst part for me is the drive from Birmingham up to Aberdeen
@katesterly547
@katesterly547 Год назад
What a great trip! Thank you for all the trials and tribulation should go through to bring these to us. And as for me I don't think I could have had too many meals that were fish and chips when I was there. I'm sure the friends that I was visiting got really tired of it but not me. Say hi to Alicja for me. Be well, stay safe, love from Texas.
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Год назад
Thanks Kate! Have a great weekend! Best wishes from us both :)
@garynewcombe910
@garynewcombe910 24 дня назад
Love the videos. I’m planning a trip to the Shetlands and Orkneys next year and was planning to take the ferry back to Aberdeen but that has put me right off. Looks like Logan Air for me!
@emmaradford4548
@emmaradford4548 Год назад
Think I would prefer returning on the other Northlink ferry on the short Scrabster route …then catch the train… The things you endure Steve!
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Год назад
That's a good shout actually! Then you could also have the wee bus journey Kirkwall to Sromness!
@Theme.Park.Global
@Theme.Park.Global Год назад
One of my favourite videos. Was surprised to see Orkney’s version of Ibiza’s west end! Keep the videos coming Steve!! Thank you.
@chiangsim
@chiangsim Год назад
Thank you! Great video!
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Год назад
Glad you liked it, thanks :)
@ianstephen4061
@ianstephen4061 8 месяцев назад
Nice video I like ur videos are good and relaxing
@celticenforcer
@celticenforcer Год назад
You deserve a medal for that one mate, what you put yourself through for others benefit is admirable well done Steve, and what's happened to Alisha ?
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Год назад
Ah she's busy at her proper job, I don't think she'd thank me for these kind of trips anyway :D
@erichtomanek4739
@erichtomanek4739 Год назад
22:08 Spectacular! That sunrise alone makes the journey worthwhile! It's as if you're in the tropics! Great video too, enjoyable and informative.
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Год назад
Cheers! Aye, the skies are so often beautiful on this route!
@chrisolsson321
@chrisolsson321 Год назад
I remember the old days when it was The North of Scotland Orkney and Shetland Steam Packet Company, from Leith. The old St Ninian rolled and corkscrewed like a pig in a barrel going over Niagara Falls. Kersploosh every seventh wave, or so it seemed.. Cabins which had 'windows' (;lights, in seaman's language) looked like watching the window into a modern washing machine. I remember the creaking of the oak timbers in the cabins and the sight of the Skipper barfing over the Starboard bridge wing; and the seagulls fighting over the chunky bits in the water. Ah! Those were the days: when men were men - and Orcadian sheep were nervous. Shetland sheep just got used to it. But that's for another channel..
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Год назад
I must say that sounds WONDERFUL!
@chrisolsson321
@chrisolsson321 Год назад
So, i take it that your time in Orkney. Wink.
@chrisolsson321
@chrisolsson321 Год назад
Opos! Meant to say "your time in Orkney was not entirely ovine'.
@vivellasmum
@vivellasmum 8 месяцев назад
The joy of these ferry videos is that I can watch them again & it's like the first time! SO Steve.... when are you taking us to Fair isle & when are we trying the shortest flight again? 😉
@LocutorBritanico
@LocutorBritanico Год назад
Great video as always. The fish and chips onboard looked tasty. Pity about the music at 3 a.m.
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Год назад
Oh that return trip was a challenge :D
@MrSCOTTtheSCOT
@MrSCOTTtheSCOT Год назад
Watching that sunrise is a bit of compensation for that overnight body boat.
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Год назад
Haha so true! I hadn't;t really intended to be out there at that time, but space onboard was surprisingly limited :D
@mickclark427
@mickclark427 Год назад
Hello Steve mick from Hull really enjoyed this episode hope you are very well and I will look forward to your next episode 😊😊
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Год назад
Cheers mate!
@mickclark427
@mickclark427 Год назад
You are very welcome mate 😀
@TheRealSimpsons1
@TheRealSimpsons1 Год назад
Steve you still need to do the journey to Lerwick on the freight boat.
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Год назад
Can you help with it - I tried to research but couldn't find a way to do it as a foot passenger - any tips?
@TheRealSimpsons1
@TheRealSimpsons1 Год назад
@@steve-marsh I'll get in touch with some folk at Northlink I know and get back to you. You could also get in touch with "Promote Shetland " . They're set up to work with media, bloggers, vlogers etc and often help with fares, cabin and accommodation etc for those with a proven record of travel journalism and you clearly fit that criteria. This late in the season it might be better to suggest a journey around Up Helly Aa the fire festival on the last Tuesday in January. Because of covid it was cancelled for a few years in a row so I'd imagine they'd be keen to reignite interest around that once more.
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