An intercontinental ferry within the same country? Welcome to the Spanish enclave of Ceuta!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 พ.ย. 2022
- Ceuta is a very interesting place, and also somewhere I had never heard of before, so join me on a journey of discovery, which also happens to be a ferry review with a look at the difference between travelling Standard Class and Premium. Thankfully there wasn't much difference in price as the layout was almost identical, with one big difference that means I'd ALWAYS choose Premium in future. Enjoy the video!
Itinerary details
Outbound Wed 5th October 2022, 14:30/15:30, Standard, €34.90
Return Thu 6th October 2022, 13:00/14:00, Premium, €46.90
(I did hear someone enquire about upgrade to Premium whilst onboard, and I believe they were quoted €25 to do so! Therefore, well worth booking in advance!)
For a one hour ferry, I don't think this is cheap, but the difference between Standard and Premium is minimal.
I stayed at Hostal Central in Ceuta (booking.com £30). Bear in mind, there is a difference between a 'hostel' and a 'hostal' in Spain - Hostales tend to be much more like a budget hotel, and suitable for a guy of my age as well!
Maps courtesy of Google Maps
Music courtesy of epidemicsound.com
('Vals del Carnaval' by Vendla)
Hi, I’m Steve, a travel reviewer from Scotland. Join me on my adventures as I discover my own country, often visiting places for the first time, so hopefully it's as much of an eye-opener for you as it is for me! Don't expect expert opinion, just a very honest journey of discovery. Sometimes featuring my intrepid sidekick Alicja, sometimes featuring adventures beyond the borders of Scotland. Enjoy!
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Steve these ferries are built in Tasmania, Australia by Incat. They are seen world wide and one has broken the Trans-Atlantic record a while back. Normally they run at 35 knots plus so outside would be very windy not matter the weather. Always keen to see your adventures from far off Melbourne, Australia. Did not realise you are multi lingual.
Great export for Australia
they ran the US-Canada ferry runs for a while, and were in military service for the US Army and Navy
@@xr6lad i remember a "GREEN TRIP" from Westernport to George town many years ago......🤮🤮
Thanks so much for sharing!
One of them, named Manannan, connects the Isle of Man with Liverpool. It amused me that before she was bought by the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company she had served with the US Navy.
The straits of Gibraltar are also known as the Pillars of Hercules--that's why the statues are there. Thanks for the trip!
Thanks so much for clarifying! Makes sense now!
Las "Columnas de Hércules", efectivamente se refiere al estrecho de Gibraltar, haciendo referencia a posesiones territoriales españolas en el Norte de África, además de las Islas Canarias. Dicha figura simbólica está incluida en nuestro Escudo, además de la leyenda "Plus Ultra", o "más allá" (de tales columnas), haciendo referencia a nuestras conquistas en América.
(Un saludo)
The Pillars of Hercules was the phrase that was applied in Antiquity to the promontories that flank the entrance to the Strait of Gibraltar. The Pillars appear as supporters of the coat of arms of Spain. Thanks for taking us to such an interesting place.
Thanks for the info. For awhile i thought it might have something to do with colossus of Rhodes. Your info much more apt. “It’s Greek to me”. ;).
Makes sense! Wish I’d known that!
I couldn't have (and didn't) put it better.
To give more info the Pillars of Hercules were usually represented with an inscription that said "Ne plus ultra" (there is nothing beyond) as a warning to sailors. It was also a famous phrase in that time. Spain proved that in fact there was more beyond so it included the pillars with the opposite inscription "Plus ultra" (There is more) in its coat of arms.
It's also present in the USD symbol ($), which is copied from the Spanish Dollar coin, in which the coat of arms of Spain appeared.
It's made up of one of the pillars and a part of the ribbon that surrounds it, on which is written PLUS ULTRA.
Great video, thanks for posting. Very impressed with your use of the Spanish language - many tourists don't make the effort but it's appreciated by the locals.
Castilliano Spanish at that, which would suggest some formal study.
Lol! I was thinking the same thing too!
He was at university in Spain I think for a year
Good grief. I’m 64 years old and I didn’t know this gorgeous place existed. Spain has an African gem. Thank you for sharing. 👏👏👍😎
"I wonder if it's hotter here than it was in Spain?"
Takes 2 steps
"Oh no... it is..."
Cracked me right up there 😆😆😆
Haha I remember that moment well 🤣
@@steve-marsh theres usually not really a difference! Be glad you were in the straits area. Always a few degrees cooler than malaga and inland is a proper scorcher. You were there during Levante (easterly wind) weather which is humid. I remember it being particularly humid in July and August in 2022.
It amazes me the amount of English language signage and announcements in foreign countries. Impressed with your Spanish too.
Cheers Vinnie! Good point btw!
You’re too good to us, Steve. Pushing yourself, as you do, to give us such great content. We appreciate you.
Thanks so much mate!
WOW, didn't realise you are multilingual. Your Spanish sounded great!
Oh thanks! A bit rusty, but it’s still rattling around in my head somewhere :)
Also impressed by the Spanish. Fascinating glimpse into Spain overseas.
Thanks Colin!
Ceuta was stunning, lovely, clean (mostly 😊)…Awesome adventure series, from Gibraltar to Ceuta. Love your chill relaxed attitude, never fretting in the unknown portions of your travels taking things on as they come. You make me feel as if I can be fearless in my travels just like you 😊
I guess the big fence helps keep it stunning, lovely and clean. We need one along the Channel Coast.
Thanks so much Inga! Haha wait till you see my journey home next week 🤣
Steve you worked so hard for this channel and definitely deserve 100k subscribers ASAP❤ love your videos from Ukraine
Thanks so much Andrew!
No more budget dining steve welcome to the mile hugh club 🎉🫂 £1800 revenue roughly per week well done sir
Really enjoyable vid - I'd no idea that Ceuta was so beautiful. Oh, and as a Scot, what a treat to see a working ferry!
Haha sadly that's funny because it's true!
Yes a reference to the ferry problems in Scotland at the moment
This place is on my to do list and I pleased how easy it looks to travel from Gibraltar. I am currently reading a lot of history books and Spanish History is no exception.
Another great video. The headland in Africa and Gibraltar are called 'The Pillars of Hercules', which explains the references.
Ahhhh! Trust you to come up with that nugget of information! Cheers Scott :)
Hi Steve and Alicja! I got a new phone for Christmas from my boys and I've only just managed to get a sim in! Its now February 2024! And its so good to watch your videos on this phone as other one looks like its been on a firing range! several times! Many thanks from Boadiceantruth! Aka Catherine. 😁🙋🏴🇮🇪
Excellent video as per usual Steve. Keep em coming. I scratch my head tho on your comments about the heat and humidity, yet you've always wearing a jacket???
Cheers! Hey, that’s my super-duper summer shirt with uv and mosquito protection :)
Impressed by your Spanish !
Thanks Cliff! Or should I say gracias :)
Thank you SO much for sharing this with us. I too struggle a lot with hot humid climate.. Safe journey to you further on - C, Denmark
Great Spanish language skills! 🇪🇸
Cheers Sam!
Another great trip video! Thanks for showing us places alot of us may never see! Cheers!
Thanks for coming along Mary!
This ferry reminds me of Greece, where journeys on these are twice as expensive (and busy) as the slow, open beautiful old ships. We always take the slow boat, which the ticket agents don't even mention at first!
The Portuguese feeling reason is pretty simple, it was a Portuguese colony long before becoming Spanish.
Ahhhh of course! Cheers!
Hi Steve and Alicja! I got a new phone for Christmas from my boys and I've only just managed to get a sim in! Its now February 2024! And its so good to watch your videos on this phone as other one looks like its been on a firing range! several times! Many thanks from Boadicea Truth! Aka Catherine. 😁🙋🏴🇮🇪
Hi Steve.
8.75 Euros for a bottle of Grant's scotch ?
Wow... In Australia, the same bottle is around $40 Australian Dollars !🤣
The ferries looked comfortable to sit in. And personally, I would pay the extra for premium seat, simple to get some fresh air, and a good cuppa thrown in!
The scenery is quite interesting, I think that round tower you showed is maybe a citedal, or a watchhouse for soldiers , from days gone by.
But I could be wrong,, I am not brushed up enough on my history for that part of the world !🤣
It'd be at least 3 times more expensive here in Scotland too haha, all the way from Bellshill
Cheers for this! :)
Marshy, tip from those of us who live in the tropics, stop wearing 2 layers when it’s humid mate, great vid, really enjoyed it mate, cheers.
Haha point taken 🤣
What a stunning place. Thanks for taking us along mate. I think the humidity would kill me though.
I tell folks that I have Eskimo blood, and we Eskimos like it a little cooler!!
I was thinking much the same. The humidity killed me in Gibraltar
Sometimes in the summer here in the U.S. the temperature can be as high as 99F with humidity as high as 90% saturation. When you exit an air conditioned house, it feels like you walked into a sauna with all your clothes on.
@@scottie2636 Hats off to you for coping with that. Always wanted to visit the American south but if I do, I am going to have to be careful what time of year I go. Is the Pacific coast any better?
Cheers mate!
Excellent video Steve I`m always so much wiser after looking at your channel.....Thank you !
Thanks so much John!
We had always wondered what Ceuta was like, thank you for the great video.
Glad to take you along :)
Thank you Steve, another great video. Safe travels.
Thanks Peter!
Brilliant video Steve, as I'm too old and rickety to do much travelling now, I appreciate going along on your trips, so thank you
Thanks so much for coming along :)
Really enjoyed your stroll through the streets of beautiful Ceuta.
Pointless bit of trivia: The ship Regina Baltica, which can be seen at 23:16, used to belong to Tallink and Viking Line, which you're undoubtedly familiar with :)
Great nugget of info there!
This is a premium multi-lingual vlog. Fantastic.
A hot Scot in Africa..!
No other content provider goes as far.
Bravo Steve.
A wonderful unique snapshot of a most unusual journey and a gorgeous destination.
Exquisite.
You never cease to amaze.
ML
Thanks so much, really appreciate it :)
Another great video. It did look very Portuguese in its architecture. That hostel looked great for the price, all you need is a comfy bed clean room & shower. Look forward to the next video.
Cheers Christopher! No comfort on the next one… 🤣
Ceuta looks Portuguese in its architecture because it was formerly seized by Portugal in 1415, but transferred to Spain under the Treaty of Lisbon in 1668.
@@MrSnout5But before being Portuguese 700 years before It was already Part of Spanish Gothic KINGDOM....read the History of the Count Don JULIAN.
Because España is a GOTHIC KINGDOM....
Hispania GOTTORUM EST !!
And you all just have to LUMP IT.
@@madgringo9263 Ok, I'll lump it.😂
@@MrSnout5 well done then...good man...good man....
That seagull looks like one I saw in Kirkcaldy a couple of weeks ago.
🤣
Thanks for sharing Steve. Have a nice day!
Thanks so much!
A charming place that I did not existed. Thanks for the trip
Cheers mate!
Never heard of this place, looks amazing. Why doesn't anyone go there???
When I went to Istanbul I took an intercontinental ferry within a city. To this day my only visit to Asia was popping over for an ice cream while in Istanbul.
Great video and now having seen will have to do it , many years ago I made the trip from Malaga to Melilla and would highly recommend , that was in my interailing days traveling mostly alone I now live in Malaga so will revisit and Cueta on the cards for sure.
Cheers Antonio - I'll need to give Melilla a go for sure!
Another great adventure mate you have my mentality nothing fancy its all about exploring thanks to your videos I have booked Gib for 4 days in January I had only explored staying in Gib not Spain I work full time on shifts and get 4 and 5 day breaks so I get away on cheap little adventures every month if I can I am off to Podgorica - Montenegro on Thursday thanks again and I really love your island hopping vids in Scotland
Hopefully more island hops coming soon! Happy adventures mate!
Hiya Steve, feels a tad Portuguese when you land there because the Portuguese went there before the Spanish and built church and fortress I think, the year, 1415, just as Portugal started going about the world, the first stop was there Ceuta.
Ahhh thanks so much!
Wow you speak Spanish! Fab & interesting trip Steve, somewhere else I won't be going. Scotland is really my ambition now, ALL of it haha.
Very impressed with the Spanish Steve .you put other travel vloggers to shame. Well done.
Muchas Gracias Phil :D
Always be learning 😊
Yet another amazing video still my favourite TH-camr keep them coming and know I appreciate your videos very much
Richard thanks again so much :)
This journey was an interesting place not what I expected lovely
Another great video Steve. Fascinating, never knew about that little part of Spain!
Much enjoy this video. Thank you for taking us to see around Ceuta which I think most people have never heard of before.
Thanks Jacky! I was the same until recently :)
Thank you for the “wee wander” around an interesting little enclave! I’m enjoying your videos and also your accent! (I’m a Midwestern American, who of course has no accent whatsoever.)
Oh I hope you understand what I'm saying :)
Another great video. I am a new subscriber and i love all your videos. I will watch them all.
Beautifully shot video, scenery was brilliant 👍
Another great video! 👍⭐️👏
Great vlog as always Steve, you speak good Spanish. Hope all is well, take care
Cheers Peter! :)
Your vids are getting so much better, thank you for the great and interesting post
Hey really appreciate it, thank you!
Another top video, Steve. I like your relaxed and honest approach to things.
Thanks Chris!
Another amazing adventure Steve, these locations are fantastic... thanks so very much for your efforts.
Cheers mate! The channel's first trip to Africa! :D
Fab video, Steve. I've only just found it. It looks a super place to visit. Thanks for bringing it to us 😊😊
Thanks for the video. Ceuta is now on my list 😊
Another tremendous video. Always appreciate you sharing different parts of the world with us.
Everything I do, I do it for you 🎶
Just keeping on the ferry theme, at 25mins 39secs of the video there is a ferry there that used to be the Stena Parisien that operated between Stranraer & Belfast. Once Stena closed Stranraer that ferry wassold on to further service with Balearia.
Thankyou Steve. That was really special! So clever that you are able to access those amazing places rather easily!
It seems so quiet! Post covid?
Anyway you have inspired me to pick up the Spanish again. Yours was way better than mine! 😅
Haha it won't take you long to be better than me :D I think it was more me going out of season, I believe during the holidays, the ferries are packed!
Wonderful bit of knowledge, young man. I have never been to these ports, but to have this bit of interest are so wonderful They are like golden nuggets. Peace be with you. Merry Ann from Minnesota
Thanks so much Merry Ann! I’m in your country right now :)
I really enjoyed this video Steve. Thanks.
I love your videos Steve! I love the quirky places you visit - especially islands, enclaves, exclaves/overseas territories!
Thanks so much! I try to keep things fresh, and get a lot of ideas from the lovely folks in the comments section :)
Another great video with good content and narrative. I appreciated the guitar music at the end with the Patreons scrolling in the ship's wake, and ending bang on fade out. Nice!
Thanks so much!
Buen vídeo Steve. Tal vez te gustaría visitar La Mancha, para ver los molinos de Don Quijote. Una tierra muy distinta de Escocia por supuesto. Saludos
Muchas gracias y buen idea!!!
Once again another fun time on my favorite mode of transportation, ferry's. You found the best places to go. Thank you once again for the work you do for us. Say hi to Alicja for me. Be well, stay safe (and cool), love from Texas.
Thanks Kate! Oh I wish Alicja could have come with me!
Love that you provide a time for people to jump ahead to if they just want ferry content, but I watched the whole thing. Nice little excursion video!
Thanks so much for staying with me for the whole trip :)
@13:55: we sure appreciate all the sacrifices you make, to show us these fabulous video's 😉. What an exceptional enclave. Thank you Steve 👌
Thanks so much mate!
Thsnks for the video Steve, I spent three years in Gib while serving in the RAF, absolutely loved, and Morrocco was incrediable
Lovely guitar music. Your vlogs always give a good sense of what the area is like. Charming. I can’t help comparing these ferries to the ones in the Far East. They are a way of life for some people I suppose.
Thanks so much Chris! Never been over that way, but one day! :)
@@steve-marsh maybe the next time homer or Odysseus go, hitch a ride. ;). Perhaps they’re in the cafe of the ferry?
Great video Steve. I agree that it is always good to be able to go outside on deck and enjoy the scenery and views of other shipping!
And such an interesting place to see all the goings on :)
Thanks Steve, the ferry trip was brilliant, another great video
Thanks so much Bryan!
Excellent as ever, Steve!
Cheers Murray!
Awesome video once again Steve, what a stunning place Ceuta is👍
Cheers Rab!
Amazing how much you cram in Steve, guitars sounded more like fado than Spanish .
Very pretty town and all those amazing monuments. That lovely vegetation comes with a price of humidity and heat - all that huffing and puffing is worth it . I do agree that it's very crucial that one gets an access to the open deck to really enjoy a sea journey. Thanks for a great trip .
Just found this video, did the exact same trip, same ferry in 2016. We planned it just the day before and loved Ceuta! We did the big hill climb at the end of the town and the views were spectacular! ..also spent a ton of time in the fortress. Loved re-visiting through your great video forgot how beautiful it was! Ferry is exactly the same inside 7 years on, the return trip was very delayed as security de-boarded several people.
As always Steve great video..the world class traveler that you are !!.. I’m impressed at how well you speak Spanish senor. I lived in Miami for many years and picked up the lingo pretty well myself ..
Cheers mate! I fancy going to Miami sometime :)
@@steve-marsh Steve the Latina Ladies would dig u!!.. buts it’s a beautiful place as you probably already know
There are some amazing cloudscapes around the Rock at certain times, thank you for posting.
Thanks, aye fun to watch the weather forming!
Brilliant,,,,so interesting young fella!
Cheers Ian!
Be early for the ferry on Moroccan holidays, European holidays, it gets absolutely heaving! Great vlog. From Huelva you can take the ferry to the Canaries. Good Spanish, also!
Cheers! Oh I can only imagine what it’s like with all those seats full!
Thanks for sharing,Steve.
Cheers Richard!
Great update Steve , we loved watching , we were on holiday in Morocco in the 80's and flew to Gibraltar for the day and loved it , great to see the Spanish enclave of Ceuta it looks a lovely place , keep up the good work Steve and say hi to Alicja for me 👍
Cheers Jim!
I thoroughly enjoyed that Steve, thank you my friend from me in Irvine 🤗🤗
OMG! that sea glass! I am definitely going to Ceuta! thanks for video! 😃
Enjoyed this very much.
Thanks so much Lawerence!
Impressed by your Spanish skills!
Good one. Very interesting.
Cheers Geoff!
That ferry reminds me of the old Stena HSS which went from Stranraer to Belfast. The only thing was it was a bit shaky on board. I'd love to go down there. I love the heat, better for your vitamin d the sun
Aye I remember that one! Cheers :)
Hi Steve really enjoyed the video 🤗
I really appreciate your video's, well taken and plenty of info . Cheers. Regards Steve 😃.
Thanks so much mate!
Thanks for the interesting video
Another stamp in your passport! Thanks, this was a great trip!
Thanks so much Anne!
Lovely video 👍 I never knew such a place existed
Thanks James!
Also - there’s a round tower just like that one in Malaga (just up the coast on the other side)
Nice vid Steve. Is Cueta Spanish for "cute" as it certainly is? Had to laugh when you said "But their website is ***bird noise***"! 😅 - BTW, I think I mentioned it around this time last year, any chance of an end of year bloopers video of your trips or do you not have enough storage space to keep you vids long term?
Haha I’ll see what I can do mate, but yeah, I delete most stuff after every video to make space for the next one
Loved the video, great job!!!
A very interesting video now something different. Good luck with the next one on your channel 🎥👍👍
Thanks Michael!