5 Hour Ferry Home During a Storm - France to UK (Van Life Europe) S5 Ep14

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  • @tanyabassett8287
    @tanyabassett8287 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +41

    I love the way you make an effort to say bonjour and merci and always have a smile 😊, it makes all the difference when you're travelling. If you can learn 2 phrases in every country you visit you'll always be welcomed 😊

    • @Steps2adventure
      @Steps2adventure  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Thankyou! Definitely, we love spending some time on duo lingo on a night. Makes travelling so much easier when you can say a few words 🥰

  • @jamesfleming7746
    @jamesfleming7746 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    Massive respect to you both!! I've travelled the world on a motorcycle and I've realised that simlpy being nice and having great manners gets you through anything! You've both got that. Crack on!

    • @Steps2adventure
      @Steps2adventure  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Thanks mate I couldn't agree more 🙌

  • @DieyoungDiefast
    @DieyoungDiefast 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    Did a trip across to Zeebrugge when the wind was force 8, gusting force 9. A few trailers broke tis down chains, but getting a seat in the restaurant was easy. The sight of sausage egg and chips made a lot of green people bolt for the loos :)

    • @Steps2adventure
      @Steps2adventure  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Ahaha no way 🤣 there was a few dodgy looking people however we stayed in the pet cabin watching Harry Potter ahahaha

  • @nancygermain6924
    @nancygermain6924 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I’ve made the opposite trip, UK to France during a bad storm, spent the time throwing up & holding on. Ah memories.

  • @amethyst3966
    @amethyst3966 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Have just caught up with all your videos and travels. I must say you are such a lovely young couple and so respectful. Lovely to see your enjoying life xx

    • @Steps2adventure
      @Steps2adventure  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ah thank you so much for watching xx

  • @JeanMorgan-y8v
    @JeanMorgan-y8v 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +28

    We travelled between Ireland and England during a terrible storm. The doors were jammed on docking and after an hour of trying to release them they decided to turn the ferry round and get the lorries and cars off backwards. That was worse than the crossing. The staff were just doing what they thought and it was complete mayhem. Turning great lorries around in such a confined space everyone shouting and it was It was obvious that drivers were not understanding a word. It showed quite clearly that this scenario had not been thought about and a plan put in place. Needless to say we have never been in a ferry since.

    • @Steps2adventure
      @Steps2adventure  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      We are rather strange we laugh in scenarios like this ahahah 🤣 sometimes you just gotta sit back and smile ahaha however boats and storms don't really go together

  • @jamieevans7665
    @jamieevans7665 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Such a loverly couple love watching these videos they are so warm and friendly keep up the good work

    • @Steps2adventure
      @Steps2adventure  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks so much for your kind words 😊💯

  • @tonyfox4657
    @tonyfox4657 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    We are Legends so happy you back home safe and sound will miss your adventures looking forward to the next chapter

    • @Steps2adventure
      @Steps2adventure  หลายเดือนก่อน

      This was last year we are still out here ahah 🤣🤣🤣

  • @Andyjzr
    @Andyjzr 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    My fatther passed away last year. My brothers and I and mum would go Brittany Ferries from Portsmouth - St. Malo with another family for camping holidays all over france. Did it from the age of 10 and just the best holidays and the exctiement of father driving on the ferry, it all started there. I miss my mum and dad so so so much but this video kind of brought back so many of those memories. Wonderful and thank you, made my world a little happier today.

    • @Steps2adventure
      @Steps2adventure  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Aww I'm sorry to hear that but I'm glad we made your day a little better we love the ferrys it's just so much more fun 😊💯

  • @lawrencemain9436
    @lawrencemain9436 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    It's not the height of the waves, it's the holes in between them that hurts!!😂😂

    • @Steps2adventure
      @Steps2adventure  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Definitely! The back of the ship didn’t show it as much but the front was like a rollercoaster. All the way up then crashing down 🫣😆

    • @Tester22822
      @Tester22822 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Steps2adventurethe front of the ship gets the worst, the wave dissipates as it goes further along the ship, (I’ve had experience where I’ve had a cabin in the front of the ship)

  • @nanceebirdlover5222
    @nanceebirdlover5222 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thanks for posting! I loved all of it! ❤Lily is adorable and you guys are so natural and friendly. I did chuckle at Lily' s muzzle tho. Sooo cute.

    • @Steps2adventure
      @Steps2adventure  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ahaha thanks so much she done so well with the muzzle on 🤣 looked daft though

  • @milliewilliams3997
    @milliewilliams3997 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    October 1989 france to UK. Pretty rough crossing had to stand with legs spread for balancing..

  • @petehall9827
    @petehall9827 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    It's been great watching the 3 of you on your adventure,really enjoyed watching everything you got up to and all the places you explored.

    • @Steps2adventure
      @Steps2adventure  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching x

  • @ex-cabincrew
    @ex-cabincrew 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I've really enjoyed this video. Look forward to watching another one tomorrow.

  • @ewrsteading235
    @ewrsteading235 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I've been on a couple of ferries that have been the last to leave port and then had to wait outside either Dover and Dunkirk because they were closed. Current record is 7 hours outside of Dover listening to people whimper, cry and vomit whilst watching the white cliffs and port lights go up, up, up then down, down, down. Oh the joys!

  • @johnmurdock2630
    @johnmurdock2630 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Brilliant video. You are both so natural but informative. Thanks.

  • @martincheckley2633
    @martincheckley2633 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Enjoyed following you both...very happy go lucky people which is so good to see, thankyou for visiting our adopted country (Spain) and appreciate its charm..I'll look forward to seeing more of your videos now you are in cold and wet England...Hasta proxima mi Amigos..🤗

  • @user-Tortured-soul
    @user-Tortured-soul หลายเดือนก่อน

    Loving your hair today❤😂That pig is to funny😂 Lovely video little doggie driver too cute 😊 Nice ship room looks lovely,but that sea is wild. What a delightful couple you both are a pleasure to watch.Great video.❤

  • @pipmcscot7078
    @pipmcscot7078 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Thanks Guys for a superb series 🤙hope being home is not too dull after this trip

    • @Steps2adventure
      @Steps2adventure  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for watching!! Back to the lakes soon so stay tuned for some UK content 😅

  • @em6577
    @em6577 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Oh i feel for you...i did the ferry crossing in the high winds...the motion sickness was next level

  • @Ljl5854
    @Ljl5854 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Your little dog is divine ❤

  • @brianboru2162
    @brianboru2162 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great video, guys! Reminds me of a trip that we did a few years back... with our late beloved dog :( lots of memories. Your fur baby is really adorable. Stay safe guys :)

  • @annieadvantures
    @annieadvantures 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Great series. Keep the adventures coming. 👍💯

  • @angiecassidy04
    @angiecassidy04 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Your dog is just so cute and your very lucky being able to leave her in the cabin - ours would have howled the ship down 😂😂

    • @Steps2adventure
      @Steps2adventure  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ahaha aslong as the TV is on she's happy 🤣🤣

  • @garethlewis3647
    @garethlewis3647 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Very interesting and aspiring. Very pleasant, natural guys. I thoroughly enjoyed this video which is educational as well as entertaining.

  • @1Mattza
    @1Mattza 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    We are Legends.. love the vlog again well done. Arhhh lovely Lilly 🐾🌞🍻👍

  • @markunderwood-t2d
    @markunderwood-t2d 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Guys loved the videos.
    One of the most honest journeys I’ve watched on you tube. Hopefully get a van soon and mite see you about. Keep the videos coming

    • @Steps2adventure
      @Steps2adventure  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Amazing! Thanks so much for watching x

  • @Golden1989-days
    @Golden1989-days 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Absolutely loved this video. Good luck to you guys x

    • @Steps2adventure
      @Steps2adventure  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks sooo much we love comments like this xx

  • @michaelpilling9659
    @michaelpilling9659 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hello You Three - greetings from Poland.
    That was some storm! A superb video. Very interestings journey home. What a well behaved dog Lily is.
    That was fabulous trip. I thouroughly enjoyed being with you. Really looking forward to the next one

    • @Steps2adventure
      @Steps2adventure  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hey!! Aw thanks so much, yeah she’s been so good the whole trip 🥰 xx

  • @richardtalbot8769
    @richardtalbot8769 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    istr auchan on the outskirts of Cherbourg is the big hypermarket in the area with fuel as well - i was told years ago if customs want a look in the car / van open the door and watch them.

  • @gabrielbrocklesby
    @gabrielbrocklesby 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Discovered your channel couple of days ago. Love your content you both seem to get along so well. Safe travels 💫

    • @Steps2adventure
      @Steps2adventure  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks so much mate really appreciate it 😁💯

  • @rebeccadear9190
    @rebeccadear9190 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I just joined your channel. I really enjoyed your vlog. It was done really well! Looking forward to traveling with you.

    • @Steps2adventure
      @Steps2adventure  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks so much hope you enjoy our travels 💯👌

  • @alanchandler254
    @alanchandler254 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Did Liverpool to Dublin, with P&O, a few years ago during storm Barbara, interesting to say the least, 13 hrs for the crossing

  • @michellegouda3170
    @michellegouda3170 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    From France to England. Took 7 hours to get back to UK. What a ride. Forgot to say, I feel asleep holding onto a pole. After several hours of sleep, I awoke to everyone on floor with puke bags beside them. Hubbie was also attached to pole. We went to find food.

  • @waynejarrell1
    @waynejarrell1 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I remember going back to England from Calais on the ferry... My goodness, that wind and rain and the waves!!!

    • @Steps2adventure
      @Steps2adventure  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Ahaha nothing worse it doesn't half blow you around everywhere ahaha 😂😂

    • @waynejarrell1
      @waynejarrell1 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Steps2adventure it really does and there's a certain way of walking/swaying back from the bar without spilling your drinks lol 🤣

  • @PostcardAndAPint
    @PostcardAndAPint 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Windy much!!! I'm amazing they. Let you out on deck! We do love a rough sea though (to look at!!). We enjoyed this video and will definitely check out more . Cheers 🍻

    • @Steps2adventure
      @Steps2adventure  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad you enjoyed it 🙌💯

  • @nigelmchugh5541
    @nigelmchugh5541 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    22 minutes away if you go the lorry route, which brings you wayyy out of town and then back in again.
    A van can just skip through town and down along the quays to the roundabout at the harbour gate.

  • @sebastiansanchez-cabello456
    @sebastiansanchez-cabello456 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I remember when was a kid about 14 we went on a family holiday to France on the Ferry from Plymouth to Roscoff, my older brother who was about 18 at the time was there and I remember him telling me this is what walking around when your drunk feels like.😂

    • @thefiestaguy8831
      @thefiestaguy8831 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      And the feeling of invincibility.

    • @sebastiansanchez-cabello456
      @sebastiansanchez-cabello456 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @thefiestaguy8831 😂 I always felt invincible at that age.

  • @englishrose1957
    @englishrose1957 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    enjoyed this very much. The little dog is soooooooooo sweet. Love her❤

    • @Steps2adventure
      @Steps2adventure  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Aww thanks for watching 🥰

  • @PAULPYROKING
    @PAULPYROKING 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Literally just come across you guys by chance epic video and your from the northwest im quessing even better. Keep up the video love them

    • @Steps2adventure
      @Steps2adventure  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ahah thanks mate year we are from St Helens 🤘

  • @gerardolramos
    @gerardolramos 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Awesome travel video 📸 Lily is adorable 🐶🥰 You two are gorgeous 😍❤

    • @Steps2adventure
      @Steps2adventure  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Aww thanks for watching xx

  • @patriciapalmer4873
    @patriciapalmer4873 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Should have driven up to la march got the train 25 minutes no waves 😂

    • @Steps2adventure
      @Steps2adventure  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      We done that on the way over here it's boring and at the opposite side of the country 🤣

  • @phillcornish9
    @phillcornish9 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great couple, Enjoying your travels. Be safe and enjoy. Lubs Phill the brummy. 😘

    • @Steps2adventure
      @Steps2adventure  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks so much for watching x

  • @Still.Graeme
    @Still.Graeme 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Try come across the north Sea in a storm that's a calm sailing 😂❤🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @Flaggyt
    @Flaggyt 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    We had the same a couple of years back, we always go direct to the reception whrn boarding to upgrade the room and she making small piles of anti seasick pills.
    The woman said it was going to be a very rough crossing. Advising us not to eat and drink too much.
    It was awesome, metal screeching and banging every wave. We were in the lounge area (commodore suits i believe?) and the waves smashed the windows and we were right under the bridge.
    Loads of people sick, scared or both, but we thought it was awesome seeing nature giving a small example what she can do.

    • @Steps2adventure
      @Steps2adventure  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It's crazy the severe weather changes that nature can produce just shows how fast things can change and how powerful the sea actually is 🤣

  • @gittanrudvall7697
    @gittanrudvall7697 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What a nice couple you are am just find your channel and off course I follow along 😊😊

    • @Steps2adventure
      @Steps2adventure  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks so much for the kind words we hope you like our travels 👌💯

  • @bluckfox
    @bluckfox 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    cute dog great video Steps 2 Adventure

  • @RayGurd
    @RayGurd 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just been on the Salamanca, had a great time. Enjoyed watching you video.

  • @junehall2177
    @junehall2177 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    That was fascinating, thanks for sharing.❤

  • @stuartw969
    @stuartw969 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Your videos are getting better and better, congrats! Sure your viewing numbers will also get better and better!

  • @yousafmahmood7910
    @yousafmahmood7910 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    UK border was the longest part for us aswell. Made us open the boot and checked our tyres? Lol. However one french car was stripped fully and they stopped the whole process because of a "suspicious item" took atleast 30 minutes to get past then the had the sniffer dogs at the ferry side too,which you might have seen. French side literally is in and out without hassle. We went to Nantes on bastille day last year, best experience I've had, lovely weather and city.

  • @BChecker56
    @BChecker56 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Glad you got home safe

  • @simonpe3trie102
    @simonpe3trie102 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What a trip you guys have had thanks for sharing it with us 🍻 👍

  • @LizzyFerretOfficial
    @LizzyFerretOfficial 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    We have to get the ferry between Scotland and NI every few weeks - tbh that weather is absolutely standard for a November night in Cairnryan lol.

    • @Steps2adventure
      @Steps2adventure  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It's a good job we don't have to get that ferry then 😂😂

  • @dannyross-wo4rm
    @dannyross-wo4rm 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Love your dog,

  • @markjonno91
    @markjonno91 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video guys love from Northern Ireland!

  • @yb8080
    @yb8080 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I thought we were going to sink during one stormy December ferry crossing from Dieppe to Newhaven. The trip took 9 hours instead of the usual 3-4 hours. It was so rough, all of the glassware in the bar was destroyed, the chairs and tables were broken up and some of the truck on the lower deck had broken their wheel mooring chains and were leaning against the side bulkheads, That was a storm I will never forget!

    • @Steps2adventure
      @Steps2adventure  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ahaha no way that's Insane it does show how resilient those ferry's are and how much of a beating they can take

  • @mrc7716
    @mrc7716 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Don't go to the west coast of Ireland if you don't like wind and rain. I was at Inch near Dingle and I heard what sounded like a train coming . There's no trains anywhere near Inch tho. Suddenly wind and rain arrived and this gust started picking the back of my van up off the floor. By the time it was over my kayak was hanging on the side of my van by the security lock I use. Both straps were shredded and of no use. They were quality straps and only 2 weeks old. God knows where my kayak would have ended up if I didn't have the security lock on it. The rear end of my van was picked up and dropped several times.

    • @Steps2adventure
      @Steps2adventure  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That sounds like a good time 🤣 we was in Scotland when it was like that however if we do ireland it would be in summer time 🙌👌

  • @janetkelly-s9h
    @janetkelly-s9h 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What a Cracking Ferry.

  • @stevebeard9656
    @stevebeard9656 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have to admit it does look choppy but it doesn't look that bad. I came home from Germany back in the storms of 87 / 88 and it took 5 1/2 hours from Calais to Dover

  • @BIGV710
    @BIGV710 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    just in case you suffer from sea sickness you can eat cristalized ginger and ginger biscuits it helps i always have my dog with me he is a big bot a belguim shepard but he dont have a muzzel im a trucker so in and out of uk regular we use comordor cabins only do uk -spain but from plymouth

  • @tonywoodham3760
    @tonywoodham3760 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    My family and I did the channel crossing in rough seas, the toilets were awash with water swilling everywhere, it was easier to be outside in the fresh air as opposed to inboard as the warm air made my wife and son poorly and with the loos being the way they were that was not easy.

    • @Steps2adventure
      @Steps2adventure  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It's crazy when it's like that but I agree being outside in the fresh sea air is so much better 👌😊

  • @Tester22822
    @Tester22822 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The experience you had with the storm on the ferry, I’ve had before (BUT 11 HOURS!) I was in a cabin at the front of the ship, the waves were proper crashing into the bow as we were sailing through the English Channel (which doesn’t really have a reputation of being smooth)

    • @Steps2adventure
      @Steps2adventure  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ahaha it makes it a fun crossing I guess 🤣 even better when you try to work in a straight line

    • @Tester22822
      @Tester22822 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Steps2adventure yeah, after a few hours (I was in my cabin during that) I went outside on the deck (the outside deck areas were at the middle of the ship on both sides) just to not feel the waves as much

  • @markCollins-qo3mj
    @markCollins-qo3mj หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I use to love them crossings😎😎

  • @anniepowell7559
    @anniepowell7559 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great video 🇨🇦🇨🇦🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

  • @katewebber1131
    @katewebber1131 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What a cute doggo. ❤❤❤

    • @Steps2adventure
      @Steps2adventure  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks so much 😊❤️❤️

  • @philkfoto
    @philkfoto 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I never have got seasick on any rough crossing, just lucky I guess. The motion never bothers me, done Felixstowe to Zeebrugge , Harwich to the Hook and Harwich to Hamburg. But if it ever bothers you, take Dramamine before and you will be OK. Buy before you leave UK online from Amazon, Ebay etc.

  • @bettyourcampervan
    @bettyourcampervan 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Another fab video guys 😊

    • @Steps2adventure
      @Steps2adventure  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks soo much 😊💯

  • @pavelusa3423
    @pavelusa3423 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This hungry man doesn't look too angry 😒(;-)..ta.well done

  • @smalrast
    @smalrast 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Beautiful 🐕.

  • @sarahburgess-hamlett212
    @sarahburgess-hamlett212 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Take some stugeron tablets for sea sickness, and then have some ginger biscuits, it really helps

    • @Steps2adventure
      @Steps2adventure  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      We are quite resilient to seas sickness tbh 🤣 but that will definitely be noted 🤣👌

  • @kathyestes6577
    @kathyestes6577 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I took the ferry from Dover to Ostend and everybody was throwing up due to a storm. It was AWFUL!!! For the return we took a plane from Orly in Paris back to the UK. The plane didn’t cost much more than the ferry!

  • @OurVanTales
    @OurVanTales 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Cracking video that…🫶👊🏼

    • @Steps2adventure
      @Steps2adventure  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks mate glad you liked it 🤘💯

  • @RobertSmith-di5ll
    @RobertSmith-di5ll 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    loved it

  • @Fraggles74
    @Fraggles74 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Another fantastic video :)

  • @Oakleaf700
    @Oakleaf700 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Transderm scōp - really helps many people. {Sticky plaster that goes behind the ear that delivers the anti sickness drug }Prescription only though.

  • @Graham19951
    @Graham19951 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I havent been there for a couple of years, but we used to use a cafe in Carfour for breakfast. With the exeption of the bacon it was ok(French dont seem to have good bacon). We used to land our fish into Cherbourg, but then switched to Dielette by the nuclear reactor. Unfortunatly Brexit has made landing in France difficult . Your crossing was ok, but we are used to it. You had the best ferry, you mentioned Condor on the way past, only use if you have too lol.

  • @susiemascara
    @susiemascara หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Loving the music on this vlog. Who is the artist?

    • @Steps2adventure
      @Steps2adventure  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ooooo I'm not quite sure do you have shazam ?

  • @jackharrison6771
    @jackharrison6771 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very interesting and thankyou, Mr & Mrs V Meldew. ;o) I saw how easy it can be with your dog, but how would I be, with a huge German Shepherd, getting around ship? though he IS well behaved.
    I've been on a few sea crossings, and the stormiest was Hook of Holland to Harwich (Dec-93), after driving from Germany. The sea chased us all the way across smashing around the stern doors. A crew member said the one before {same direction} was several times worse.
    I went to Vienna by train a couple of times, (via Dover to Ostend ferry). I used to get a seat in the bar, and not move outside; and on one trip, most of the people in my Couchette - sleeper carriage were also in the bar haha.
    It's just a lottery what sort of crossing it can be. And weather forecasts have been wrong. Anyway, it looks like you had fun.
    I always prefer the trip out, more than homeward. You both seemed to feel that a bit. More please..

  • @cathycooper5606
    @cathycooper5606 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    It’s exciting 😊

  • @rontidyman6286
    @rontidyman6286 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Curiosity question: where did your beautiful little dog go to the "bathroom " during the ferry crossing. Loved the video. ❤

    • @Steps2adventure
      @Steps2adventure  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      On the outside deck 🥰

  • @jamesaskew3832
    @jamesaskew3832 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Sheffield legend 👏

  • @walterkronkitesleftshoe6684
    @walterkronkitesleftshoe6684 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    That's a "flat calm"..... when my old feller was in the RN he sailed across the bay of Biscay in a destroyer escorting a 40,000 ton RN aircraft carrier. He said the entire carrier disappeared every 30-40 seconds as it plunged into watery canyons between mountainous waves, with just the tips of its masts visible.

    • @Steps2adventure
      @Steps2adventure  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      No way, to be fair the camera didn’t do it justice. The front of the boat looked like it was a rollercoaster😂

    • @walterkronkitesleftshoe6684
      @walterkronkitesleftshoe6684 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@Steps2adventure To be fair, I get seasick on the Mersey ferry 🤮🤮🤮

  • @nickyohare5038
    @nickyohare5038 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great vid i done the crossing when i went to france wit school many many years ago an it was awful the ferry couldn't get into dover cos it was that bad i can remember nearly all us kids were crying even some of the teachers were haha but it was so scary 😂😂😂

    • @Steps2adventure
      @Steps2adventure  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ahaha it's gotta be done we love it when it's abit rough makes the journey more exciting 🤣💯

  • @AJIdiotabroad
    @AJIdiotabroad 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Heads up for your next visit, they are not sécurité tags on your Mcdonalds cups. They are a detector tag so the staff can scan the bin bags to make sure they are not thrown away. So happy stealing 😅

    • @Steps2adventure
      @Steps2adventure  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ahahaha no way if I end up arrested for nicking maccies cups I'm coming for you 🤣

  •  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hi guys please could you tell where you got your dog travel carrier from for Lilly thanks
    love your videos watch them all

    • @Steps2adventure
      @Steps2adventure  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hey we picked it up in Spain but they sell them in most pet stores and Amazon sell them

    •  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @Steps2adventure thank you keep up your great videos they are great funny too

  • @SPDTDL
    @SPDTDL 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Lots of dust on your sensor, give it a clean!

    • @Steps2adventure
      @Steps2adventure  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It was the water off the waves splashing up

  • @beasmith1
    @beasmith1 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You fur baby is sooooo cute. I know you'll have heard that before. Glad she enjoyed herself. Is she a Bichon frise or have that in her? Personally I think they should have warned passenger before embarking, that there will be crew training going on. It would worry anyone that.

    • @Steps2adventure
      @Steps2adventure  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Apparently they don't tell people on board as the training has to be Asif it's in a real life situation ahah and yess she's a bichon frise she loved it abroad but now she's back she's cold and shaking ahahaha

  • @The-Good-Life-Off-Grid
    @The-Good-Life-Off-Grid 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    We was on the same ferry as you 🫣👍

  • @neilrobinson7843
    @neilrobinson7843 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just found your channel. I've subscribed and liked. I'm looking forward to catching up on past posts.
    One question, not having watched previous posts, didn't you need a muzzle on your previous crossing?

    • @Steps2adventure
      @Steps2adventure  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes you need a muzzle going to and from France on the ferry but not going to Ireland

  • @hazelclarke8237
    @hazelclarke8237 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Enjoying your videos, love your Lilly can you tell me what breed/mix she is please. We are about to head home in our van after 6 weeks in the Costa Blanca, just love Spain 🇪🇸 Will look forward to your latest vid.

    • @Steps2adventure
      @Steps2adventure  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for watching! Lilly’s a Bichon Frise 🥰 oh nice, hope you’ve had a good time in Spain 🇪🇸 xx

  • @davidrobinson630
    @davidrobinson630 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Enjoyed my first trip home with you....simply great experience👍....but why are your adverts all foreign ?...Carry on travelling ☺!

    • @Steps2adventure
      @Steps2adventure  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thankyou for watching! I have no idea, TH-cam chooses them automatically 🫣😂!

  • @tanyabassett8287
    @tanyabassett8287 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    When MacDonalds brought out their reusable packaging everyone was pinching it so they put on the tags 😅.

    • @Steps2adventure
      @Steps2adventure  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hahah! I can imagine 😂😂

  • @TrevorTaylor-e4p
    @TrevorTaylor-e4p 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Don't stop the small boats coming over

    • @Steps2adventure
      @Steps2adventure  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Education is what you need?

  • @Theartkid244
    @Theartkid244 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My dad is an HGV driver he said one he was on was so bad everyone was prating crying woth thekr rosery beads and he was just stoating around wondering why, boat was all over the place...usual scot not much bothers. Me my husband and father in law moved our family to NI in January omg theyd to.cancel all the fast ferries and we got loaded onto a huge boat the curtains were swinging side to side it was so bad into Stranraer coming off wind was unreal, all we could see was sky then sea, Irish sea and north Atlantic always crazy even on calm days....

  • @pavelusa3423
    @pavelusa3423 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hilarious guys thanx..the accent is British,mine Canadian. Happy travels

    • @Steps2adventure
      @Steps2adventure  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Love the Canadian accent one of our bucket list destinations

  • @pershorefoodbanktrusselltr3632
    @pershorefoodbanktrusselltr3632 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Ever heard to the Channel Tunnel?

    • @Steps2adventure
      @Steps2adventure  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      We used the channel tunnel going out prefer the ferry 👌

  • @lucilemcgregor
    @lucilemcgregor 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    In 1987, I was on a bus tour of Britain and Ireland. We took the ferry from Dover (I think) heading towards Dublin. A killed herself by jumping off the ferry into the sea. The ferry was required to search as long as there was light. It searched for @ 7 hours, until dark. The ferry was running out of food, water etc. Everyone knew the situation, several passengers had tried to stop her. She was travelling with her husband and young kids,, she had been in hospital in London and her family was bringing her home.
    Our tour group lost its day and evening activities in Dublin, which was disappointing. Through all these years all these years, I’ve never forgotten this tragic woman.

    • @Steps2adventure
      @Steps2adventure  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Unfortunately some people just can't see how beautiful life can be if you put the effort in

  • @thefiestaguy8831
    @thefiestaguy8831 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You guys from Wakefield area by any chance? Or somewhere up North?

  • @philkfoto
    @philkfoto 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Never been on Brittany ferries, but did think about it many years ago going to Santander to cut out driving through France. Just how do manage when Lily wants a pee or poo?

    • @Steps2adventure
      @Steps2adventure  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      There’s an outside deck that they can to out on for the toilet