DAY ONE of the New Ferry to Douglas, Isle of Man. Welcome Aboard MANXMAN, Enjoy the Crossing...
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- I was delighted to be onboard for the first day of full service on the new Manxman ferry from Heysham, England to Douglas, Isle of Man. Join me as we have a look at this beautiful new ship inside and out, and we may even sample a wee lunch in the restaurant. It's sure to be a fun voyage...
Filmed on Thursday 17th August 2023
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Steve you're so lovely and polite to staff that they go out of their way to help you. I can never understand why people think that shouting at staff and threatening them gets them anywhere.
Good point, it's much nicer to be nice!
@@steve-marsh And manners cost nothing.
No beers on board 😮 oh dear
As a manx man I can tell you most people hear will go out of there way to help anyone
That is the same here in Germany and the Netherlands, the staff make up for the failing train companies..
Another wonderful video Steve. Alas I am in poor health and unable to travel as freely as I would like. Your videos are a joy and allow me to live vicariously through your great adventures. Thanks for sharing!
I'm so glad you can come along on these wee adventures with me!
❤
@@Alexandre-sz2jb😮
With all those stairs I hope they have catered for people with mobility issues.
Otherwise another good informative video Steve👍
Hi Steve first time I have come across your vidios. Soooo good and very informative. Thank you ever so much Steve.
When I was seven or so years old, my family went to the Isle of Man on a holiday. Just before the holiday was due to end we visited a wishing well somewhere on the island. I threw in a penny (old) and wished that the holiday would never end. The very next day my father asked my sister and I if we would like to stay another two weeks. You can imagine our response. That wishing well is on my bucket list of things to revisit, after 65 years. I look forward to your continuation video.
That is so cool!!!!! Thanks for sharing :)
I would love to know which wishing well! I live in Isle of Man and there aren’t many left
Could it be the one on Douglas promenade? They have kept it and it is still there!
It's the Fairy Bridge 🧚♀️
My mum was Manx, she died in 1980,and she had her ashes scattered on her fathers grave in Malew church cemetery her father died in 1910 his name was Howard Cubbon, his family founded TS Cubbon in Castletown they are stone masons ans still going today 150 years on. I think a Jason Cubbon is the CE0 these days. I am now 78 and am desparate to see my mums resting place, it's 44 years since she died. She and her sister were Norma and Neva Cubbon a good Manx name!!
When you watch real time down to earth uploads like these from S/M and there are others who are good, no wonder ppl turn away from the holiday/travel/experience programmes put out on the MSM. Maybe i am not alone but i/we learn so much more from videos like this than any airhead so called celebrity host. Thank-You and keep up the great work.
A huge well done Steve for clattering through the 80k subs barrier. What an achievement. What a ride! 👏👏👏👏
Ah, the Isle of Man Steampacket Co. - takes my back to my first trip over there from Heysham in '84 as a Sunderland supporter going to watch my team play in the Isle of Man Football Festival. We sat outside the bar waiting for the doors to open before the ship had even left port then once inside had many a beer and a sing song with a load of Blackburn fans heading over there, great lads who became friends for years afterwards. Beer, football, sun, sea and sand. A cracking holiday.
As regards that new Manxman, it looks tidy enough but could certainly do with more outdoor space 👍
Ahhh what a memory mate, sounds fantastic! :) And cheers for noticing the 80k - incredible support from you all, thank you!!!
so well deserved, im sure he will be hitting a million soon!
@@steve-marsh So well deserved you are much too coy about your channel its the best thing to happen to Saturday's xxxx
Hi Steve, I have just discovered your fantastic videos. Love the way you take the audience with you. Almost feels like i am your travel partner. I have binge watched a few episodes now. Thanks again for the effort you have made to show us your beautiful country. Thanks again from Tasmania.
As a frequent traveller to the island I can safely say that for the majority of the year, the last place you want to be is outside on deck enduring the full onslaught of the Irish Sea. On board the Ben, outside was mainly frequented by the smokers and the projectile vomiters.
Haha I know what you mean, on so many ferry crossings, I'm the only one outside :) and that doesn't make me the smart one!
Steve - Another outstanding trip video. So many of your ferries look and function like pseudo cruise ships considering the amenities they offer, compared to here in The Colonies. After reading John's comment, when do you plan to return for a proper go at a tour of the island? Let me know and I'll join you if only to carry your bag! ;-)
Beannaich Dia na h-Albannaich anns a ’Ghàidhlig! ~~ Seas gu cinnteach
I can safely agree as I am both !
@@mstrdiverTranslation: “God bless the Scotch and Irish!
Stand firm!”
Just a quick word in defence of the Manxman's rough weather abilities - as a brand new ship her crew had literally never sailed her in rough weather - you got switched to the Ben-My-Chree so that the Manxman and her crew could get out in the mucky stuff and effectively have their rough weather sea trials together. Far from staying in port while the Ben did the dirty work, the Manxman basically spent 24 hours doing laps of the Isle of Man in a storm.... Which of course means next time they can load passengers with confidence that they've safely tackled those conditions. ❤
I was more reflecting what the locals were saying about it, they seemed quite embarrassed. I thought they would have had plenty sea trials already, but I guess maybe not in rough weather, so it was good practice!
Exactly that - they'd done all the basic shake-down stuff, but you can only do the bad weather stuff when the right weather turns up. And of course the British weather has a sense of humour, so sent the first named storm in ages the day after they entered service.... 😂
Had to watch after seeing the show on TV called "Maryland". It's now on me visit list. Thank you.
Thank you so much for your video of the new Manxman .
Adore you’re channel & videos,
Shalom, from Doctor. Kästien , Tel Aviv , Israel 🇮🇱
Ah yes. Mr. Marsh at sea. The best video there can be.
Ah thank you! :D I must admit I enjoy being at sea!
It's a coin toss whether you or Scott are my favourite vlogger on You Tube, Steve. I love how your videos can relate to the "common man", realistic trips, no business or first class everywhere you go.
Really enjoyed this one and looking forward to part 2
To be mentioned in the same regard as Scott is a compliment enough for me!
It's deffo Steve for me 😉
Steve is great for Europe. Love @MilesinTransit for North America.
Nice video Steve.....I was there last August.. missed the manxman had to use the Ben-my-cree....first time been back in 23yrs. was born there and lived in castletown 1948 to 1967..... memories!!
Used to go there from Liverpool as a kid for family holidays in the 70s. Loved the Isle of Man boats. You could lean over the rail in the stern - used to love that. Old brass and dark wood fittings, and massive lounges under the water line. You could hire a small cabin.
No cafe - nothing like that! Just tea and crisps etc sold through a hatch.
The journey took about 4 hours each way.
No cars onboard in those days.
Obviously this is more luxurious but it was lovely to learn over the rails.
My Great Grandparents were from the Isle of Man 👌🏻
Your fascinating European Odyssey continues apace, Steve.... very well presented and full of useful information. As always, a big thank-you 😊
An absolute pleasure mate!
Great video Steve, had a lot of childhood memories of Morecambe myself, my grandma had a caravan there. A day was not complete without a trip to Bruccianis love the place.
Hi Steve Thanks You We're Right Steak Pie Was Great Washed Down With A Pint Of Strong Bow
Remember using the old ferry from Fleetwood, we were competing on the Manx Rally. The crossing was very rough and a lot of cars were on the open deck.
Sea water covering their cars every time the front dug into the next wave.
Was the only time I've felt unwell on a ship. Thankfully our van and tailor were well undercover. Could you imagine the compensation claims today.
You got remember back then cars rusted when it rained🤣
I wish I could video a crossing like that! :)
The first IOM Steam Packet boats were built by Robert Napier on the Clyde. In those days it was the builder, not the shipping line, who had house funnel colours. Napier painted the funnels of his ships red and black. Cunard and IOMSP are, I think, the last two companies to still use Napier's yard colours.
You did it, you made it to the Isle of Man? Congratulations, that is awesome. I haven't watched the video yet, I'm still excited.😂😂
Haha cheers mate!
Another great video Steve - man I was biting my nails as to whether you’d make it to Heysham there - you had a great day for your crossing - I remember when the IOM Steam Packet company sailed from Liverpool - I recall a stormy crossing or two and holding on tight ! - man making your viewership in the states here hungry again - steak pie looked awesome ! thanks again for supplying some travel ideas for next time I’m in town - keep the videos a Comin !!! 👏
On the train journey section of your trip it reminded just how beautiful the UK scenery is. It's too bad that there is not more outdoor space on the ferry but it looks like a lovely ship. And that steak pie looked delicious and I LOVE mushy peas. Looking forward to next weeks video, great work Steve.
That pie won the day mate :)
The Manxman looks cool - apart from the lack of open deck space. It's amazing how ferries have become more like floating shopping malls. Back in the say, when my wife and I first moved to Shetland, the ferry was very much a ship, did little to hide the fact that it was a means of maritime transport, observing maritime customs! Anyway, the "softer" look and approach of today is fine by me.
I know exactly what you mean, and for me, I'd take a traditional ship over the newer ones any day, as long as the food is good :)
I watched it with great interest
Good video Steve. Having worked in I -o- M in the 80s 4 x nights a week . 1 x week per month for several years. Outside Tables and chairs sometimes only get used a few days per year. I have had free eat all you want meals in the ships cafe back in the day, because nobody could stand up due to the pitching of the ship and lots of people being, shall we say being poorly. I enjoyed your Scilly Isles trip my Daughter and myself did that very same day trip around 2010 to research Taking on a Restaurant/Bar.
Their ships have certainly changed a lot since the 1960s. The first time I holidayed on the Isle of Man, our car was winched on board using a cargo net. I recall it looking very precarious.
That is so cool!
This brought back memories of summer holidays to Douglas. Boarding house with amazing food and deliveries of jugs of hot water in the morning, no en suite but who care.
Old I.O.M. Steam Packet ships with wooden superstructures and deck laden with ropes. My first Mediterranean cruise was with Chandris in 1965 on a former IOM Steam Packet ship, T.S.S. Fiesta (Mona's Queen)
Wait, what? The brand new ferry couldn't handle the weather? That was...unexpected. Another fine video, sir. Keep 'em coming!
Oh, the ship can handle the weather. It's just her crew hadn't had bad weather trials on her yet. After this storm her crew had bad weather trials... Operating a ship isn't the same as operating a car... Duh!
My fav, place. We went there in 2019 for the Classic motorcycle races. Two of us from NZ to Isle of Man
Brilliant video! Lots of good info. Videos like this take the edge of travelling, it's nice to get an overview of what lies ahead. Thanks from Canada. 🇨🇦 🙂
There use to be, years ago,a summer only ferry from Ardrossan to Douglas which stopped in the 1990's.Douglas has,or had, summer only ferries to Dublin and Belfast too.However the Heysham and Liverpool are the main routes now.
used to love them having the Direct service to Scotland in the day...
though the Dublin Ferry was lovely too.
not sure with this new one... love the interior design, but I really feel it does not have some of the things you really need/want of a ferry...
I was praying you'd make it! :-)
What a lovely maiden voyage Steve. You do do some extraordinary things 🥰
Your prayers did the job, thanks :)
@@steve-marsh 👌
cheers from Canada mate- love the channel!!
Northern trains are the worst, always late or cancelled, avoid at all costs, loving all the vlogs, great work
So many memories of holidays on the IOM as a kid. The ferry from Liverpool used to take about 4 hours so nothing much changed there - the island looks pretty well the same. I was last there in 1980
Is a fine vessel. They used to sail to Scotland in the summer but i guess the passenger numbers aren't there anymore. Is a lot less hassle just to fly there from Glasgow or Edinburgh and be on Manx soil within about 50 minutes.
So true! The prices were just out of my budget though
In the 1950s the St Tudno used to sail from Llandudno to the Isle of Man.
Thanks for the vlog Steve. Looks like a nice place Isle of Man👍
Thanks so much! Wonderful place!!!
Thanks for the trimendous video, l went to the lsle of Man decades ago & stayed with a friend who l met a week or two ago, & he took me round the lsle of Man in one day, a very enjoyable week,so thanks again for the trimendous video of being on the first sailing, also on a brand new ship.
For those wondering why Manxman didn't sail in the rough weather, according to Iomspc it had a temporary limit of 26 knots wind speed for entering Heysham Port whilst crews gained more experience manoeuvring large ship in confined space. This will be lifted when the ship starts operating full schedule to replace Ben My Chree probably at the end of September 2023
Thanks for the info!
Nice new boat 😀. Although I can't say I'd fancy wrestling with those doors if I had to get out fast in an emergency. The decor? If in doubt go beige! 😂 I'm guessing Steve there is some psychology involved in not making outdoor spaces too large or enticing - instead keeping people inside spending their money in restaurants and bars etc. It must be a very nice earner for them.
That's a really good point mate - I bet there is something in that!
I've travelled that route on a fairly regular basis. But on the previous ferry the Ben-my-chree, it didn't have that much outdoor space either. But in the Irish sea, it can get very windy, so doubt too many would venture outside for long anyway!
Nice new SHIP, not a boat! And alexandre, we don’t need religion, the curse of the world!
@@jimcrawford5039You are not good at spotting light / wry humour are you 😉.
If you're from the Isle of Man it's 'The Boat". @@jimcrawford5039
Thanks for this Steve. I'm from the Isle of Man, and have travelled on the various ferries many times over the years. I now live in New Zealand, so its unlikely that I'll get the chance to try this one anytime soon. Again, thanks for the tour. Cheers.
Ahhh but you can do the inter islander over there, a ferry I'd love to sample again!
@@steve-marsh I haven't tried that yet. I've been to the south island, but mostly for business reasons and so travelled by plane for convenience sake. A good long tour is on the list of things to do.
Thanks Steve.
Hi Steve Another good one really enjoyed it. In my day I can recall it was the highlight of the Greenock or Glasgow Fair not to go to Millport or Rossie but the Isle of Man from Ardrossan. I remember going to Ardrossan to drop off my brother and the ferry left at 1130pm on a Friday I do not recall seeing anyone sober!. Regards Crawford
Thanks Crawford :)
You should try the Silja Symphony cruiseferry from Helsinki to Stockholm, it was a wonderful journey! Amazing video, Steve
Yes, a fabulous ship!
Hi Steve, another very interesting and informative Trip Report. I , ems am sure a lot of folk who can't travel due to mobility problems will love your clips. Please keep it up, and do enjoy your Travel !
Thanks mate!
The only way I can travel nowadays, my weekly 'journeys ' keep me entertained and open up the world.
Love the video Steve, thanks for the great memory! We did this crossing to Manx (with our car) on the 9 Sept 23. Loved the new ship and very friendly crew. Loved our second 2 week stay on Man. Can't wait to go back soon!
Loved the Tony Hart reference! 😂 Shame there so little deck space. Nice views of Blackpool! 🎢
Oh mate I really wish I could have used that music! Memories!
Looked great! Not enough outside space but I guess it's short crossing and they are looking to maximise the revenue generating areas like cabins and restaurants - look forward to seeing the return crossing!
That's a good point!
The Irish Sea is notorious for its short steep seas and you won't often see weather conditions as mild as this. Bearing in mind this ship is intended to maintain a regular service in the worst of winter weather I very much doubt regular travellers will be lamenting the lack of open deck space.
Didn't the Ben-My-Chree have a reputation for not sailing in anything approaching bad weather? The story was that the captain would light a candle on the bridge, and if it blew out then they wouldn't sail.
A bit like Calmac ferry out of Ardrossan to Brodick!
Thanks Steve, another interesting journey. Always love the tone of your blogs, great content and film making.
The pie looked good.
The last time I was on the IOM was back in the early 70's...by the time I got on board ship most of the seats were taken...so I found myself a clear spot on deck, dropped my rucksack ( yes I was camping for two weeks ) laid my head down...and promptly went to sleep :-)
Nice to see another new ferry! Those are rare as hen’s teeth here in the US. Disappointing deck space, though. Isle of Mann just one more great place to add to my wish list. Cheers and ATB
Yeah, deck space makes or breaks a trip for me! I get bored inside!
Lovly coach
Great video; great ferry fan here - best bit of the journey is always at the stern watching the wake 🙃
Couldn't agree more!
Another one for my list!
When I Took my youngest daughter to Morecombe She had never seen Morcombe & Wise. She was 4 and she stood next to the statue and did the exact opposite pose. Fcuking Brilliant
Journey’s in England 🏴 should not be so stressful
Great video and commentary
The closing sound track is the theme tune for planet coaster
Honestly, your videos are brilliant. Can't say enough good things. Isle of Man has so many Scottish sounding place names
Cheers mate! Aye, I loved the names over there!
That steak pie looked lovely Steve🤗
Nice
Steve, that meal looked bloody delicious.
Honestly incredible quality and price!
You got there first Steve. Well done.
I was lucky with the weather!
great vlog full marks
I couldn't agree more, outside space is absolutely how you judge a ferry. What were they thinking? 🤦♂
I get so bored inside!
I'm hardly an expert as I'm from the desert but i think you may have been dealing with a boatload of water tight doors which in my experience are usually below the water line, so I guess thats either encouraging or concerning, depending on your personality 😂. You should have told that saucy employee you're at 80k subs! (I know, officials never care about the important things). But most importantly we can start keeping a record now of how many countries you make bike owners nervous in. Two and counting! Fun trip; looking forward to the stormy weather next weekend.
Glad they recovered Steve’s video camera from the maiden voyage. Tragic about that iceberg.
Sailed from Fleetwood on the King Orry 1974 to IOM, memorable!
great video, Steve. always wanted to see something from Isle of Man, so glad you're covering it. thought the preview of the next video looks ominous! looking forward to it! cheers!
I see you stayed at the Fairfield. I spent 9 nights there at the end of July. A lovely guest house with very nice owners. Highly recommended.
Another brilliant video Steve looking forward to your next challenge with Scott !!! Paul in Kent
Cheers mate! My turn to choose next!
Gutted to know I missed you in my hometown of Lancaster, and sorry you had such a rubbish time with the buses. Strange but enjoyable seeing your filming of the local sights!
Haha it was a flying visit for sure! Would love to come back as I say, many holidays there as a kid!
Like so many others I remember trips to the Isle of Man. Our junior school organised holidays there, and I went on 3 of them. We sailed from Liverpool, and it was always said you got one good crossing and one rough crossing. Lots of deck space and hardly any cars - I think they were slung on. Then went with a friend with their family car. Possibly the first year of the drive-on ferry.
Interesting to see the replacement bus journey, as my gran lived close to Bare Lane station, so lots of bits I recognised, including the sea front at Bare, where I spent many happy hours swimming. When the tide was in 😂
I am always fascinated by the range of tides in that part of the world. When you were walking, the tide was definitely out. If you happen to think of it and you have the opportunity, it would be interesting to see some high and low tide comparisons. Thanks for a great video!
Always fancied the ferry to Isle of Man. We live in Preston, not really that far from Heysham, easily accessible from Preston. Funny it's called Manxman, for years Preston Docks had a boat called The Manxman that was used for years as a nightclub, and very popular it was too. Looking forward to the next video.
That was her predecessor - before car ferries were normal the Isle of Man ferries were small passenger ships, and that Manxman was with the Isle Of Man Steam Packet from the 1950s onwards. 😊
When there is wind and rain !!! it will not be that calme!! thank you for this demonstration and your kind guidance. I hope I can visit this beautiful Island!
Great video, 👍 👌,
Nice one steve oh that rain 🌧 comming up
Haha nothing was going to stop it :D
Thanks, Steve. I enjoyed our voyage.
Thanks for sharing , Steve. Be nice if there was an Isle of Woman. I can only dream. Greetings from Australia.
Haha maybe I just haven't found her yet :)
What a delight to watch your video today Steve and you explain facts so well. Looking forward to another journey real soon...Take care eh......time for my Tim's ☕
Cheers! :)
Watching today’s video I noticed a horse drawn caravan. I think of you and Alicja should hire one of these. This would have the making of an incredible video.
How cool would that be!!!
Great vlog. Never been to IOM but the sailing looks well good.
you went right past my front door in heysham lol that train to the ferry which only runs once a day is quite often cancelled as is the manxman cheers Steve
Great stuff - as always. :)
Cheers :)
Thanks Steve!
Once again you’re at the sharp end giving us all the important details.
Well done 👍
Excellent video.
Thank you Sir 💥👍
Hey really appreciate it! Thank you!
OMG Steve...you are stressing me out already 48 seconds in!!!! Looks like you traveled close to Northumberland....HUGE VERA FAN HERE.....yay...made it to the ferry terminal where you performed another "man over 40 yrs/ old check".......love you buddy....as a FAMOUS TH-camR...did they invite you to the Bridge to steer the ship? No slot machines!?!?!? The steak pie, fries and mushy peas looks amazing...totally worth a tenner! I appreciated the piano music w/ the stupid windmills....got over my stress! Loved the pet deck. Read about the Jews "imprisoned" on Mann during WWI, interesting....thanks for causing me to look up history lesson of Mann. SUPER POST STEVE...thanks for the tour....next one looks like a totally different vibe!!!!!
Hey thanks so much mate! Haha I wish I was famous enough to be invited to the bridge! :D
Hello Steve mick from Hull hope you are very well really enjoyed this episode I will look forward to the next one 😊😊
Cheers again Mick!
I just went from Portland, Oregon to Eugene Oregon on Amtrak. We got up to a blistering fast (for Amtrak) 50 miles per hour
It's great they take foot passengers. Slow doors would panic me a bit lol. Great video as always. Looking forward to next week
So true on both counts!
Mid 50s to 60s was a young boy we went from Liverpool to Douglas every year. We always stayed at a b and b on Loch Promenade. Some of my happiest memories as a child. Loved the ferry trip
That Steak Pie looked a proper growler. The vessel looks great
Give them some slack and Credit. IOM a strange place, more so than Scotland 🏴
Some great music. 👍👍
Thanks!
Steve, I live on island not been on Manxman yet! But want to! Thanks for sharing
Thanks Sean! Enjoy the new service :)
Thank you so very much. I am a Douglas descendent of James Douglas...Black Douglas. I have never been to isle of Man Douglas. Thank you for the journey...i feel such a love for this area i need to go. Be well be safe.
I remember a time when I would look forward to watching the likes of Swap Shop or Saturday Superstore of a Saturday morning. These days, it's the latest Steve Marsh video! 😅
I've only been to the IoM once myself, about 15 years ago when a mate was living on the island. Caught the ferry from Liverpool, then left on a flight to Belfast. It was a fun trip to a beautiful island, but I'm glad the sea was kind for my crossing. I've heard some horror stories!
Looking forward to part 2. 😊
Cheers Andy! Ahhh those indeed were the days! Hey, you did exactly the same as me with the flight on to Belfast!
Last time I went there was aboard the Manx Maid and back on the Lady of Mann (Back in the day)!
Very enjoyable video. It's absolutely no surprise to anyone living in the northwest that the Northern train was cancelled !
It seems I was lucky to even get out of Edinburgh on-time!
Another cracking video Steve....Thanks.....Looking forward to next weeks to see if you get to my home town of Ramsey.
Oh, that would have been cool! I wish I had more time!
another great video steve. manxman is a very nice boat indeed a great addition to the uk-isle of man route. keep up the great work with the videos
Cheers Callum!