The SUMMER Ferry to Bergen! Fjordline from Stavanger To Bergen, Norway...

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11 ай бұрын

A Norwegian fjord cruise is high on my list, but I don't quite have the budget for it, so a ferry trip it is! The only problem is I decided to do it in summer and it would appear our neighbours across the North Sea have quite similar summers to us over here in Scotland :D Join me today and we'll see past the weather (hopefully) to enjoy this short voyage up the Norwegian coastline from Stavanger to Bergen. It's definitely cheap, but is it worth doing?...
Filmed on Monday 10th July 2023 in Norway.
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'Day of Mine' by Biddy Sullivan
'Today is a Good Day to Live' by John T Graham feat Michael Stenmark
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@billwinward9324 10 ай бұрын

I was trying to explain to my wife why I love this channel. I couldn’t! It’s a bloke wandering around industrial areas looking for his ferry port or stuffing his face with a buffet breakfast or discussing public transport on the Faroe Islands. Sounds boring but it really isn’t. Many thanks, Steve.

@tinysmallfryskitchen8610 10 ай бұрын

Your comment alone has made me become a subscriber.

@frankgordon8829 9 ай бұрын

No... it's boring.

@vivellasmum 7 ай бұрын

I know exactly what you mean! I've tried to get people to watch as I know they would love it but it seems TV is more appealing 😉 Not to me! They're missing a treat, I'm totally hooked!

@mongolmcphee7791 7 ай бұрын

I agree with you. I’m ashamed to say that I always love seeing what food is on offer (eyes bigger than my belly) and industrial shipping etc is super interesting.

@niallmcdonagh1093 6 ай бұрын

I think we all might dream of being Steve...but then, he does stuff we never think of doing...and his persona appeals to something in us all...he has that unspoken gift...

@Henoik 9 ай бұрын

I just can't stop smiling from ear to ear watching your videos. I can't really explain why, but your channel is just so candid

@steve-marsh 9 ай бұрын

Wow, thank you!

@Deb-vu7gk 4 ай бұрын

@@steve-marsh Very nice Ferry. Looks a bit like a mini cruise ship

@Jonn-Stian 2 ай бұрын

We're also on the same ferry as you, and the classic cars at the end are two of ours, we're five in total on our way home to Bergen from a Classic VW meet in Denmark. These two are a black VW Karmann Ghia convertible and a VW Type3 Variant or Squareback. It's the shortest drive to any VW meet we're going to. Just a 15 to 30 minutes drive in Bergen to the ferry, and 45 minutes in Denmark... Anyway, a nice video! Thank You!!!

@SkylineSerenityVistas 10 ай бұрын

Steve, in my opinion, the weather made your footage even more spectacular.

@steve-marsh 10 ай бұрын

More atmospheric eh! Clouds in the trees especially!

@martinottesen1053 9 ай бұрын

I know I'm maybe a bit late, but I'll just clarify about the announcement at 16.06. Basically, the ship has a very short turnaround time in Bergen, only around 1 hour. Therefore, people have to check out of their cabins a couple of hours in advance, so the crew has time to clean the cabins before the next passengers

@kaylachristenson9664 2 ай бұрын

Omg thank you for these videos - you just gained a subscriber! Not only are they the most soothing videos, they are helping me plan a trip to Norway with my kids and this ship looks like a good way to get around :)

@ImogenC-rt3fm 2 ай бұрын

Do NOT leave your child unattended. Unattended children will be confiscated and detonated. Thank you. The Crew.

@enjoypladecorrals 4 ай бұрын

Best video I've seen from you so far. Thank you. Norway is paradise even when it's rainy. The ferry was majestic and believe me better than a cruise ship.

@amtrakharry 4 ай бұрын

Another winner Steve !!! The time passed by so fast 24:57...:):):)

@maryvalentine9090 10 ай бұрын

My grandfather immigrated to America from Norway just before the turn of the 20th century. He was born on the island of Senja in Norway. He died in 1945. He became a Baptist minister, and was a circuit preacher in Tripp county South Dakota before South Dakota was even a state. He and his father (and the rest of the family) moved out to the Pacific Northwest. Both of them are buried in a cemetery in Portland Oregon. I have this yearning to go to Norway and spend a lot of time there looking around where he was born and just getting to know the country of my ancestors. I really appreciate this post.

@steve-marsh 10 ай бұрын

So glad you enjoyed it, and I can see Norway means a lot to you, wish you a trip there soon!

@t00b3z 18 күн бұрын

Senja is perhaps one of the most beautiful parts of the country. Quite a distance away from Bergen geographically and culturally.

@katesterly547 10 ай бұрын

When you said you didn't have anything to eat or you hadn't bought anything all I could do was smile and shake my head. You do realize this is not the first time you've traveled aboard Ferry on the Sunday? I'm glad you finally got some food it looks delicious. And of all ferry's, although there aren't a whole lot, that I've been on with you, I like this one the best. Thank you so much for the work you do to bring these videos to us. Say hi to Alicia. Be well, stay safe, travel dry, love from Texas.

@steve-marsh 10 ай бұрын

Haha typical eh! I had banked on that supermarket being open, but I really got caught out (again) will I ever learn!?

@kevinhickson8099 4 ай бұрын

I felt like I was coming home watching this video.i was in karmoy for 3 years and used to fly back and forth from Bergen .Norway for me is my second home.absolutely love Norway and the people.

@mgrizz2386 10 ай бұрын

Wow, what a beautiful ship! And even with the weather you had, the views were drop dead gorgeous and very mysterious with the heavy clouds. Thank you for taking us with you.

@steve-marsh 10 ай бұрын

Well said! It really is a beautiful country in ANY weather!

@Bo88y22 10 ай бұрын

We did this trip a couple of times starting at North Shields. Back then it left North Shields at 3pm on a Wednesday arrived AM in Stavanger and travelled to Bergen in daylight. We stayed overnight at Bergen and retraced our Journey back to North Shields arriving back Saturday. Very relaxing until you join the North Sea in a swell.

@xvsupremacy7190 10 ай бұрын

When we went in the early 2000,s from North Shields via the Fjords and then quick trip round Bergen and back AgaIn , very relaxing,they don’t do thaT route now.

@steve-marsh 10 ай бұрын

This route sounds awesome! Wish it was still around! :(

@rosemarymee 10 ай бұрын

Another great video. Thank you. Norway on a Sunday looks too much like Lewis on the Sabbath for comfort. 🙂

@dawnlovejoy8917 10 ай бұрын

My Norwegian friend told me that there are plans to reintroduce the route in a couple of years.

@colinmaddocks9352 10 ай бұрын

The ex and I took the car to Bergen and upwards to Sognafyord back in 2001. We boarded the large ferry at Aberdeen if I recall correctly. It was the best holiday and best company ever. Sadly that ferry stopped because of higher spec legislation. Otherwise I'd be doing it again for sure.

@glenyshillary4195 10 ай бұрын

Did this more than fifty years ago from North shields. The North Sea was cruel to us! Loved Norway, but soooooo expensive. Thanks for taking us along and jogging my memory.

@steve-marsh 10 ай бұрын

I'd love to see that route back again!

@Deb-vu7gk 4 ай бұрын

@steve-marsh Try P & O Cruises they go to Norway. Lovely but drinks onboard are expensive.

@saintuk70 10 ай бұрын

Good morning all, and nice one again......nice to see Norway gets Scottish summers too. Gotta love a ferry video!

@steve-marsh 10 ай бұрын

Haha yes very familiar weather!

@tor3948 10 ай бұрын

welcome to Norway and my country. typical western weather you had. Bergen and Stavanger are two beautiful cities. You should have tried the coastal route Hurtigruten, which operates between Bergen and Kirkens, as far north as you can get on mainland Norway. great trip but expensive, maybe once with Alicja 🙃 hope you had a nice stay here in Norway. Another good vlog from Steve, thanks👍

@steve-marsh 10 ай бұрын

Great shout from local knowledge - yeah, that's one I'd want to enjoy with Alicja for sure!

@PaulGodfrey 10 ай бұрын

Hurtigruten is not cheap but the scenery only gets better as you go further North. It's worth it for a special trip.

@philgray1023 10 ай бұрын

It looks amazing. Some of the tours are actually pretty reasonable. Any night on board saves you $150 in hotel bookings and they include meals which in European capitals is not going to leave much change from $100 a day. Some of the tours include flights from Australia and compare well with 2 weeks in the Whitsundays.

@janinehawkins9565 10 ай бұрын

Blimey, that port is quite utilitarian makes Aberdeen look like the Emerald City 😂. The cruise upstream makes it well worth the rumbling tum. Stunning work as always Steve.

@steve-marsh 10 ай бұрын

Cheers Janine, I wondered where I'd landed at first! :D

@jenniferguthrie5031 10 ай бұрын

Beautiful Bergen, it’s a shame the ferry stopped running from North Shields ( Port of Tyne ) to Bergen. I hope you had a trip on the Floibanen, it’s amazing. Loved cruising the fjords, Flam is my favourite! Thank you Steve, loved this video… memories ❤

@xvsupremacy7190 10 ай бұрын

Ya !

@steve-marsh 10 ай бұрын

I sure did - coming next week :)

@jenniferguthrie5031 10 ай бұрын

@@steve-marsh I will look forward to that, hope you enjoyed it! I loved it!

@Michael43713 6 ай бұрын

Yes, years ago I did that trip from Shields to Bergen. Fantastic!

@annelizebatel6217 4 ай бұрын

I just loved Bergen and will go back any day! The whole of Norway is clean and stunningly beautiful! Love the country ❤❤❤❤

@Nboatswains 2 ай бұрын

That ship is beautiful and I’m completely jealous

@wandaenman5630 10 ай бұрын

You do have luck with the weather, in the end it was fabulous with the clouds just over the trees and all the multi coloured homes along the shore. What a gorgeous video, the ferry was fantastic as well. Looking forward to the comparison next week. Another Steve Marsh winner. ❤

@steve-marsh 10 ай бұрын

You're right actually, it turned out very atmospheric. I was dreading the forecast of heavy rain all the way, that would have been a wipeout!

@wandaenman5630 10 ай бұрын

You handled it so well, barely noticed the rain, the filming as always was really excellent and loved the choice of music. As always a wonderful journey to take us along on. 😍

@georgec7899 10 ай бұрын

I have done this voyage many times starting at North Shields England when Fjordline operated the ferry to Norway.Sadly NO FERRY to Norway from England Now .Love the video Steve

@xvsupremacy7190 10 ай бұрын

Us too.

@steve-marsh 10 ай бұрын

Ach those were the days! BRING IT BACK!

@al6773 10 ай бұрын

Another brilliant Saturday morning video as always Steve. Thank you 👍

@steve-marsh 10 ай бұрын

Really appreciate it thanks :)

@erinmcgrathejm4985 10 ай бұрын

Not the worst weather…seems that there was little to no wind. That’s a bonus! That ferry certainly was one of the nicest I’ve seen. Thanks so much for taking us along. ATB

@steve-marsh 10 ай бұрын

You are spot on, a bit of wind would have made it even more challenging Erin!

@PlanesTrainsEverything 10 ай бұрын

I'm always blown away by these Scandinavian videos you do. Absolutely stunning. Great work mate!

@steve-marsh 10 ай бұрын

Cheers Scott! Seriously mate, the region makes for and easy filming trip. The scenery does the hard work and everyone seems more than happy to welcome KZfaqrs! I was in the Canning Museum in Stavanger, and when the guy realised I was making videos for KZfaq, he cranked the machine on for me to film it. I found Norway to be the country where 'have a nice day' is said with genuine sincerity. It's expensive, but worth the supplement! :)

@johnwhitlock7469 10 ай бұрын

My 6th grade teacher was Norwegian. Loved seeing your trip this weekend. My first experience with Norway was in the Navy when we retreated into a fjord overnight during storms in the north Atlantic. Stunning scenery. Thanks again for your weekly experience. ❤

@steve-marsh 10 ай бұрын

Wow that sounds like some adventure! Cool memories!

@fredriks5090 9 ай бұрын

The narrow sound in the middle of the video is where the name "Northern Way" comes from - as it is the only route north by sea that avoids the open sea. It is also where the original capitol of the united nation was situated - at those small islands at the very narrowest point.

@johnericneil2455 6 ай бұрын

As well as being an excellent travel doco, your choice of music is spot on 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@andybaker2456 10 ай бұрын

Ah, beautiful Norway! A country that never ceases to amaze, and seems to be stunning in all weathers. I've taken some of my best photos in Norway. I've yet to visit Bergen though, although it's still on my list. But an added bonus for me though Steve is that those helicopters you showed belong to the company I work for, so cheers for that mate! 😊

@steve-marsh 10 ай бұрын

Haha that's so cool mate!

@CoachDarkroam 9 ай бұрын

Are they bristow sikorsky helicopters hes showing? Haven my fair shair of rides in those

@andybaker2456 9 ай бұрын

@@CoachDarkroam Yes. They're S92s.

@rabh6746 10 ай бұрын

Even despite the weather what a stunning trip Steve, the clouds were spectacular at times👌In case anybody is wondering that isn't Scottish, deid means dead (as in very quiet)😂Cracking video once again mate👍

@steve-marsh 10 ай бұрын

Haha cheers for the translation mate :)

@mikestephens5622 10 ай бұрын

Nice scenery.

@steve-marsh 10 ай бұрын

Beautiful part of the world Mike!

@realitycheck7802 Ай бұрын

Yes, I have been to Bergen, LOVED it. That was on the Hurtigruten ferry, To Kirkened past North Cape, never to be forgotten.

@estiefranks6468 10 ай бұрын

Beautiful and interesting, as usual. Thanks for taking us along 😊

@steve-marsh 10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much :)

@Nook747 10 ай бұрын

I simply love your video's Steve......with you all the way, and back ! just the ticket, on a cold rainy weekend !

@steve-marsh 10 ай бұрын

Aww thanks so much!!!

@xix94 10 ай бұрын

Outstanding video watch ever second of it you sir are amazing 😘

@steve-marsh 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

@bobarty 10 ай бұрын

Nice one Steve excellent as usual you spoil us when ever I hear Bergen makes me think of British Army back packs

@steve-marsh 10 ай бұрын

Me too mate!!!! Cheers :)

@tomthelegoguy 10 ай бұрын

Wow. That arrival into Bergen was stunning. Stunning! Incredible montage, Steve. Funny thing, I literally just booked that very same journey for later in the year. I was too tight to add the lounge to my booking, so I'll definitely look into it! I'm always learning something from your videos. (I'll be popping over to Latvia afterwards, and I've learned I need to pay close attention if I head out of Riga by train... what an adventure you had there, right?! 😱) Thanks for another beautiful, practical, inspiring video Steve. Can't wait for the next one! Cheers, Tom

@steve-marsh 10 ай бұрын

Oh thanks for reminding me mate :D Hey, you'll love this ferry, even in my weather!

@malcolmpym507 10 ай бұрын

What a stunning cruise. Thanks for sharing this . What a lovely place is Bergen.

@steve-marsh 10 ай бұрын

Thanks Malcolm! :)

@rogerbird380 10 ай бұрын

Great stuff. So atmospheric. Although the breakfast made me hungry 😄

@steve-marsh 10 ай бұрын

Mate I've never BEEN so hungry!

@nannymackify 10 ай бұрын

I had to laugh at your " nothing to eat " dilemma; when my kids were small I got into the habit of carrying a flapjack type of bar in my handbag in case of emergency..to this day,, I always have something similar with me in the car in case of emergency! When I had to ring a breakdown service a few years ago, I produced said flapjack when the pickup truck arrived and shared it with the driver. It was a wet, misty day and that shared bar was a veritable feast! Another lovely video, thank you Steve.

@steve-marsh 10 ай бұрын

Fantastic! And a very good tip!

@astridvesterasherland6326 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for this lovely film showing of our fantastic Western Norway! As you can see, our beautiful weather comes directly from Bonnie Scotland! ☝️😁 (My second favorite country!) - Love from Bergen! ❤️❤️

@steve-marsh 10 ай бұрын

Hi!!!! Haha yes whether I recognise well! But like I say in Scotland and Norway both - they look great in ANY weather :)

@Annie4Always 10 ай бұрын

Amazing! Norway looks very beautiful! The views & scenery from this awesome ship are so beautiful & dramatic! The ship itself is outstanding, including the decor, the cleanliness & the design of the ship. I also loved the trees, greenery & foliage around the Restaurants & other areas within the ship. That was so unique as well. Not to mention the delicious looking food at the Buffet. All of this, along with your making shadow puppets on the wall at the Hotel..LOL & your quirky & funny remarks at times, made this whole voyage totally unique & thoroughly enjoyable! Thank you for sharing this delightful experience!

@steve-marsh 10 ай бұрын

Haha thanks so much Annie, you could tell I was struggling to sleep in the hotel room :D

@stephens9566 10 ай бұрын

That was super interesting, loved the wind towers in the mist

@steve-marsh 10 ай бұрын

Cheers! Sometimes bad weather can be a blessing :)

@johnmullin1188 10 ай бұрын

Wow Steve what a beautiful ship I think you did the right thing investing in 13£ for your drinks the breakfast looked wonderful thanks for the video John 😊

@steve-marsh 10 ай бұрын

Cheers John! Not like me to buy lounge access, but it was a bargain in the end!

@petergoddard1960 10 ай бұрын

That really does look like a superb trip and the ferry is definitely up to snuff. Once again a splendid Saturday treat. Norway always looks to be worth a trip.

@steve-marsh 10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much :) The whole trip was wonderful (despite the weather!)

@janicehemen4203 10 ай бұрын

Just got back from a 14-day cruise through the fjords--Just stunning scenery! I have been to Norway 5 times and already planning a return! Although traveling by ferry intrigues me.

@AlexSteenOlsen 9 ай бұрын

@@steve-marshwas it shaky? i get sick fast

@aberfee 10 ай бұрын

Great Video as usual Steve. Been to Bergen a few times and to be honest it does often make Scottish weather look fine and settled ! Hopefully it improved for you. I can highly recommend the Hurtigruten costal trips - they are primarily carrying supplies to communities along the coast of Norway so you are never short of something to see as they make various stops where they load/unload and some of the stops are long enough to disembark for a short time. The scenery is truly spectacular. We went from Tromso to Kirkenes at the tip of Norway on the border with Russia on a quest to see the Northern Lights - very funny when the Captain announced over the tannoy a sighting of the Northern Lights and the dining room emptied mid meal ! It’s certainly worth thinking about what season to go as I can vouch for the fact the seas can get very rough even though the ship is still generally hugging the coastline- maybe a summer trip to see the “midnight sun” ? A further consideration is the cost - very pricy but on the plus side I think you could record enough footage for several u tube videos !

@philroberts5367 10 ай бұрын

Yet another intefesting 'wee' video Steve.thx...Norway is a great country .frighteningly expensive..but fantastic nevertheless and definitely worth visiting.

@paulmark63 10 ай бұрын

Hi Steve paul from Kent what a wonderful video what wonderful views ❤

@steve-marsh 10 ай бұрын

Cheers Paul! That ferry was stunning mate!

@brewsterkits 10 ай бұрын

Hope the weather got better, still looks nice though and the ship looked good, looks a lovely place even in the full light, lovely low clouds😊

@steve-marsh 10 ай бұрын

It was a tricky filming trip all in, weather was all over the place, but hopefully I captured some dry spells :D

@sarg5793 10 ай бұрын

loved this video Steve. We were on a Norwegian Fjord cruise a couple of weeks ago and it was just stunning. We docked in Haugesand next to the Penguins 😂. And yes the weather is typical for Norway! I fell in love with Norway and the people are just lovely too. This has made me want to go back very soon ❤ Thanks as always fir a great video. 😊

@steve-marsh 10 ай бұрын

Wow that's the way to do it!

@rabitoursandtravels 10 ай бұрын

Well it's been a pleasure watching your clips. One can visit Europe without leaving the comfort of ones home. Well thanks Steve

@steve-marsh 10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! More to come from this (rainy!) trip :)

@lindashoemaker8940 10 ай бұрын

Mornin Steve wow that ship looks amazing too bad the weather turned but you still had interesting views but when you docked looked fantastic can’t wait til next week well done 😘🌸🌼

@steve-marsh 10 ай бұрын

Thanks Linda! I guess the weather could always have been worse :D

@marcwolverson1186 10 ай бұрын

I used to take the same ferry route as a mini-cruise from Newcastle. I think it was Colourline. Unfortunately, they stopped this service; it was lovely.

@xvsupremacy7190 10 ай бұрын

Dfds

@truxton1000 10 ай бұрын

@@xvsupremacy7190 DFDS in 2007-8, before that is was Fjordline. Fjordline was excellent with fantastic food, went seriously downhill with DFDS and then they stopped in 2008 with too high tax on the fuel.

@johnallan4826 10 ай бұрын

Marsh well prepared as ever, sometimes you hate the automatic snack machines, but sometimes they are a godsend, I think the best views were the bridges and the helicopters. I hope you had time to try the funicular. Enjoyable trip. Thanks Steve

@steve-marsh 10 ай бұрын

Yeah, some things never change eh!

@nielskjr5432 Ай бұрын

Hi Steve! Thanks again for an excellent video👍 Yes, more than 10 years ago I sailed with Hurtigruten's old "Lofoten" from Kirkernes to Bergen. It was from the early 60s, and is now a Maritime school ship in Stavanger.

@horsehollerer 10 ай бұрын

OK, can we talk about the yellow house at 19:15 for a sec? 🤣 I visited Bergen for a couple of days for the first time last October. Absolutely loved it. I hiked up to the top of Fløyen and the views were stunning (Yes, I got the train back down bc I'm not *that* stupid.). Listened to Aurora the whole time obvs because Norway and haunting soundtracks. It looked like it was about to rain hard the whole time I was there, but it never actually did lol. One silly thing I loved was the blankets they provide on the outdoor seats at the coffee shops! I then got the train to Oslo. It was not awful. Great stuff, cheers. Looking forward to next week's installment!

@steve-marsh 10 ай бұрын

Brilliant comment :) I'll fight you for that yellow house! I saw those blankets, says a lot about the climate, it's a nice touch though eh? Editing the next part right now!

@barvdw 10 ай бұрын

Did the same this April, hiked up, but took the train down. It was a very sunny day when I did, warmer than it is today in Brussels. It was my second attempt, first time, I stranded at Skansemyren. This time, I was walking with 2 elderly ladies and I couldn't let them beat me :p

@michaelscott2789 10 ай бұрын

Very nice Steve m8. Our holiday plans are torn between The Faroer island, the Azoren and....... Norway, one part of that trip would be this very journey. Your vlogs help but they make it so difficult. You aren't going to the Azoren by any chance 😊. Brilliant journey that and that wee bit rain...... everything looks better in rain, greener and the rocks always look best when wet. I'd say you still got good weather👍😁

@steve-marsh 10 ай бұрын

That's a good way to look at it mate! Haha I'll complete your destination list one day! :D

@vidiot57 10 ай бұрын

Great video as always.. Really enjoyed this one.. I was in Norway in the spring and visited Oslo and the Lofoten Islands( stunning) and I have Bergen on my wish list.. This looks like a great option to go there.. Thanks so much !!!

@steve-marsh 10 ай бұрын

Oh Lofoten is an absolute dream for me, one day!

@gti505 10 ай бұрын

Nice one Steve! That's the weekend classic right away.

@steve-marsh 10 ай бұрын

Cheers mate!

@jkjobies 10 ай бұрын

Love your videos. I love Norway too! Bergen Tromso Alesund all beautifu!

@steve-marsh 10 ай бұрын

Oh a wee return visit to Tromso sometime for sure, and Alesund high on the list!

@trondsimonsen4025 10 ай бұрын

Welcome to Bergen! My house/apartment: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nat5Zdejl6m6dH0.html (in the left part of the passing picture).

@steve-marsh 10 ай бұрын

Nice!!! Love your country!

@johntait491 10 ай бұрын

Good video Steve. I've been up and down that stunning coastline of Norway and rough seas make it quite an uncomfortable trip. 😉

@steve-marsh 10 ай бұрын

I must say I'd quite fancy it (just for a video)!

@user-yf9wr5wu6p Ай бұрын

Love your amiable personality as you share your travel experiences . I chose to watch this video since I am travelling to Bergen for a Hurtigruten cruise up the coast to Kirkesen in October 2024. Thank you for searching out cafes and lounges . Mary of Ontario, 🇨🇦

@robbojax2025 10 ай бұрын

Super trip amd video. well done

@steve-marsh 10 ай бұрын

Hey thanks so much! :)

@NeilD_Videos 10 ай бұрын

Looks like that was a really nice ferry. I haven't been to Bergen but I would like to go there by train from Oslo one of these days. I have read that the 7 hour train journey is very scenic.

@steve-marsh 10 ай бұрын

It's a great journey! I did it in pretty awful weather, but will try to cobble a wee video together on it!

@ladybluebellMayblossom 10 ай бұрын

What a shame that the weather wasn’t on your side. The coast of Norway is truly stunning. The skill of the navigation up some of the channels is breathtaking. We found that all the ferries along that coast are cruise standard. Still a treat. Thank you.

@steve-marsh 10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! Yeah, it was a bit damp but I always say - could have been worse! :D

@ImogenC-rt3fm 2 ай бұрын

❤❤❤❤your grey day footage. Excellent photography.

@andrewsherrill1791 10 ай бұрын

I took this route around Christmas in 1988 from Bergen to Hirshtals. All I remember I is the horrible seas and drunks in the bar. The newer ferry looks beautiful. I’ll be back in Bergen next week. I hope the rain let’s up! Thanks for the beautiful views and info.

@georgec7899 10 ай бұрын

National Costume in Bergen Raincoat and Umbrella (only sometimes)

@steve-marsh 10 ай бұрын

Haha wishing you a dry stay in Bergen! I had to get up very early to avoid the rain for filming (see next week!)

@cameronmurray3039 10 ай бұрын

Another great vid Steve! Would love to see you on a cruise, I believe some of the MSC cruise ships let you start and end your journey at any point on the ships itinerary so you could just be onboard for a day or 2

@steve-marsh 10 ай бұрын

Oh really!? You've got me thinking!

@mark88 10 ай бұрын

Nice video. Never been on the ferry between Stavanger(Tananger) and Bergen. 2 places where you need to be lucky with the weather (especially Bergen, the city with most rain in northern europe) Still like both Stavanger and Bergen. 2 very nice cities when it isn't raining. Nice old houses in some parts of the cities, lovely views of the fjord if you know where to go and other places to see as wellnif you stay long enough. See you are going to Stavanger in next video. Hope you went to preikestolen/pulpit rock even if it would be a full day to do it (and easier if you have a car). I used to live in Stavanger and Sandnes.

@steve-marsh 10 ай бұрын

Sadly I was only in both cities for a few hours so didn't get the change to do any out-of-town trips, but there will always be a next time!

@mark88 10 ай бұрын

@@steve-marsh found your channel when you visited Gothenburg where I live now. I like how you do different ways to travel (not only flights). Also a grrat choice to go to the archipelago in Gothenburg. Keep it up with your great job!

@sandraaguero3790 2 ай бұрын

Excelente Steve!!! Maravillosos tus videos que nos permiten vivirlos como si estuvieramos ahi!!, Muchas gracias!! 😊

@philkruger4753 10 ай бұрын

What a fantastic ferry. Spotless Clean and modern and a lovely breakfast. Looks a great trip

@steve-marsh 10 ай бұрын

It was just incredible Phil, best one yet by a mile!

@awild10 10 ай бұрын

23:46 The green one is a VW Type 3 Varient (someone I know has a yellow one called Bess) and the black convertible is a VW Karmann Ghia. Great video Steve. Looks like an incredible ferry journey to take although maybe better on a sunny day

@steve-marsh 10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! I really want the green one!

@awild10 10 ай бұрын

@@steve-marsh really rare to find one for sale but quite unique as the only rear engined estate car!

@FrankC321 10 ай бұрын

@@awild10 We call those a "squareback" in USA. Very cherished classic.

@davidperrott5743 10 ай бұрын

I remember when the VW was a relatively common sight, but I don't think the Karmann Ghia was ever common on this side of the Atlantic.

@pokeyjeanne 10 ай бұрын

Yes, as someone said, a Squareback in the USA. I drove ours from Los Angeles to San Francisco long time ago.

@suzannebell51 10 ай бұрын

I thought the scenery was beautiful and the overcast/rainy weather made it even more atmospheric - but then I didn't have to get wet to film it!

@steve-marsh 10 ай бұрын

Haha it was worth it! But certainly a challenge at times out there on deck on my own :D

@scottlarrabee9527 10 ай бұрын

Love your videos. Loved Bergen. Highly recommend going up the funicular and getting in some good walks. If you're there for a bit go get the Gundvagen to Flam ferry.

@steve-marsh 10 ай бұрын

Oh some great reasons to return! As always, wish I'd had more time!

@myrabenson1603 10 ай бұрын

Well that was an enjoyable video the ferry ⛴️ looked amazing like a cruise ship.and scenery entering Bergen 😀

@steve-marsh 10 ай бұрын

Bergen seen from the sea on approach is something else really incredible!

@beckyc104 10 ай бұрын

Norway looks stunning and the clouds and rain only improved it in my opinion. I just disembarked the Grand Princess last Saturday after spending a week through Alaska’s inside passage and I have to say, your ferry was much, much fancier! (Although in fairness, she was built in 1998). Were there not enough places to sit and not buy a drink though? All those people sitting on the floor is why I’m asking. As always, I thoroughly enjoyed this video. You’re my best resource for future travel plans as I also love a good ferry.

@steve-marsh 10 ай бұрын

Cheers! Oh Alaska - a distant dream for me! I was confused by the folks sitting about too, I still can't work that out, it wasn't;t even a particularly busy ferry!

@eckligt 10 ай бұрын

@@steve-marsh I'm guessing they were trying to hang out close to the exit and were eager to disembark. Probably locals who have seen the approach before.

@janicehemen4203 10 ай бұрын

You've got to do Alaska!!! I have been by cruise ship but also by ferry from Bellingham, Washington, a very unique experience. Scenery is gorgeous, but having just done a fjords cruise, I think Norway is the best!

@beckyc104 10 ай бұрын

@@janicehemen4203 I JUST found out about that ferry and totally would have done that, if I'd known. But I live in the Chihuahua desert where it's been absurdly hot, was lying on the couch watching people stare at glaciers and thought, oh that looks better than this, how much is it I wonder? Turns out if you book 7 days out and get an obstructed view cabin, quite doable! And Alaska is my points airline so getting to Anchorage was free. Different situation than Steve and Alicja who would spend an arm and a leg just to get to Alaska or Vancouver (or Seattle). I just spent all my time out on deck. But Steve if you're checking in, Icelandair sometimes has a cheap fare Glasgow -Reykjavik -Seattle. And there are cruises that leave out of Seattle. Bellingham where the ferry leaves from would be about three hours north on a bus or the train. (Check those Seattle cruises though and make sure they're taking the inside passage and not the Pacific route.) The cruises out of Vancouver, BC all take the Inside Passage.

@janicehemen4203 10 ай бұрын

Correction:@steve-marsh. I only discovered your channel today!

@progster999 10 ай бұрын

Bergen is the most beautiful town/city in Norway. It is far more prettier than Oslo. Stavanger is..... oil. For some reason, Oban reminded me of Bergen the first time I visited Oban 27 years ago. Maybe I am barking mad or I had too much of that Oban single malt. Or was I barking mad ? Great video !! We need to restore the ferry between Newcastle and Bergen. Btw I have had two ex-workmates moving back from Glasgow to Bergen because it was far too much more rain in Glasgow/Greenock than Bergen.....

@steve-marsh 10 ай бұрын

Haha I believe it! Aye, I really wish that ferry would make a return!

@Fourfingerssixtoes 8 ай бұрын

Bergen actually has roughly 1.75x the annual precipitation of Glasgow, but only ~30 more annual rainy days on average. The "winners" vary from one year to another, but Bergen always competes in the top 5 for most annual rainfall and most rain days in European cities each year, sometimes winning one or both categories. May and June are usually the dryest months if you decide to give Norway another go, this was pretty unfortunate. Would recommend going further north though. The west coast is pretty, but it gets absolutely stunning further north :)

@handpulled 10 ай бұрын

Great camera work under the circumstances Steve 👍🏻👍🏻

@steve-marsh 10 ай бұрын

Cheers! It was a challenge :D

@charleswu7905 10 ай бұрын

what a gorgeous place❤

@PeterMyers-ly7ut 10 ай бұрын

They most likely had to vacate their cabins when you heard the announcement.

@steve-marsh 10 ай бұрын

Ahhh makes sense!

@deniskidd9582 10 ай бұрын

Hello again ; Fond memories are re awakening. 1959 saw me sailing from Newcastle on Tyne to Bergen, up the fenicular, train to Voss, Gudvangen, Balestrand, and back dow the Sogn fjiord to Bergen. So enjoying these vidios. Well done again.

@steve-marsh 10 ай бұрын

Oh I wish that sailing was still a thing!

@stefanvegsund9584 Ай бұрын

Thank you for visiting norway, and hope you will visit and post more from my lovely country😊 love the videos , you are a real one.

@billycaldwell3804 10 ай бұрын

Hiya Steve , I've been to burgen and found it a cracking destination, have fun exploring its history, Take care and stay safe 🙏

@steve-marsh 10 ай бұрын

I wish I'd had a bit more time there mate!

@nickde25 10 ай бұрын

This is stunning

@steve-marsh 10 ай бұрын

A really interesting beautiful route!

@geoffmphotography9444 10 ай бұрын

Steve does it again. So we'll edited and presented. The only problem was me sitting here as a stills photographer going green with envy! Must try to do that trip.

@steve-marsh 10 ай бұрын

Haha yeah, the weather ended up being pretty atmospheric!

@JaapFilius 4 ай бұрын

Yes rain is typical weather in Bergen (rain about 230 day's every year...). What a nice video again. Thank you!

@harrypacker7082 10 ай бұрын

Hi Steve, we were actually in Bergen when you sailed in. We were on the Viking Cruise ship shown in the background at the end of your video. We were there for three days and it rained hard every day. We are now in the Lofoten Islands and heading for Thomson.

@steve-marsh 10 ай бұрын

Wow!!! Hope you're having an amazing time! Lofoten is a dream destination for me! Safe travels and enjoy the rest of the trip!

@harrypacker7082 10 ай бұрын

Forgive the typo at the end of my comment. We are heading fro Tromso not Thomson. We are currently in Leknes and the scenery’s amazing. Quite similar to your recent video of the Faroe Islands

@user-of3ip6gf2h 5 ай бұрын

You use some of the most beautiful music in your videos. I love it.🙂

@janetpendlebury6808 10 ай бұрын

I always wanted to go to Norway, ever since I saw The Song of Norway film when I was 17 years old. Never did get there, and unlikely to do so now, so it was great to follow your journey, and looking forward to seeing the rest of your trip.

@elainemcguirk4993 10 ай бұрын

Song of Norway also sparked my interest when I was a kid. Never been there yet but might just make it sometime soon , hopefully !

@steve-marsh 10 ай бұрын

I need to look this out, never heard of it!

@elainemcguirk4993 10 ай бұрын

@@steve-marsh you may be just a tad too young 🤣. Movie 1970 with the amazing voice of Harry Secombe . Had to Google it to see what the storyline was. I just remember the scenery . In 1970 I was 16 🙈

@janetpendlebury6808 10 ай бұрын

@@elainemcguirk4993 It was the film that got me hooked on Grieg and into classical music in general, it was all pop music up to then.

@harley8680 10 ай бұрын

what a gorgeous trip and congrats at how your channel is booming! One thing that is so lovely is your replies to comments. I know those days will be drawing to a close with your popularity.

@steve-marsh 10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! Yeah, it's great to see the channel doing well, but I also miss the days of being able to reply to everyone! I will always read them all, but it is getting harder to reply :(

@carolynalexander314 2 ай бұрын

I absolutely love Norway, it's my favourite country. Bergen is great, especially the Bryggen (Hanseatic Wharf), the fish market, and the funicular up Mount Fløyen. Would love to do the trip from Stavanger to Bergen one day too. Oslo is a great place too.

@gabrieleortiz5041 10 ай бұрын

The weather actually lends additional mystique 😉What a wonderful journey! Thank you for taking us along. Solid move on opting for the buffet. 👍🏼

@steve-marsh 10 ай бұрын

So glad it cleared a little, was looking dodgy for a moment :D

@djmark143 10 ай бұрын

I can only imagine how beautiful this ferry trip would be if the weather was nice.. Still nice to watch this video.. The ferry looked very nice indeed..Quite luxurious in comparison to some of it's peers on other routes in Europe.. Thanks for another great video Steve.. ❤️

@steve-marsh 10 ай бұрын

Cheers mate! Aye, it was a bit grey, my run of luck has ended :D

@jonathangat4765 10 ай бұрын

I really enjoy your ferry videos. That was a really nice ship, and what a breakfast buffet! I visited Bergen many moons ago. Take the ferry from Helsinki to Stockholm. The last few hours navigating from the Baltic through the Stockholm Archepelago is stunning.

@steve-marsh 10 ай бұрын

That ferry WILL happen one day! I've been very close, but often the problem for me is flights, good deals haven't yet lined up to enable me to do the crossing (which itself is incredible value)

@jonathangat4765 10 ай бұрын

@@steve-marsh It's a trip I would definitely do again.

@Withtheghostoftomjoad 10 ай бұрын

Very enjoyable. Thanks for all the travel ideas.

@thomaswilson1312 10 ай бұрын

Yes and I was going to say that the weather while I was in Bergen wasn't raining raining raining. And I remember the people wearing the very colourful rain suits on the street in the rain really quite beautiful