Travelling on a CARGO SHIP across the Caspian Sea (stuck for 7 DAYS!)

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Күн бұрын

Travelling by cargo ship across the infamous Caspian Sea, sound good? Well, this has been a dream of ours for as long as we can remember! With Kazakhstan reopening her land and maritime border, we headed to port of Baku, in Alat, Azerbaijan to try and see if we could hitch a ride on one of the Cargo ships that travel across the Caspian Sea to Kuryk, near Aktau, in western Kazakhstan. It was an incredible experience to feel this unique way of travel and take a look inside the life of truck drivers, cargo ship workers and more broadly, life on a container ship.
Could you travel on a cargo ship? 😊
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro
00:39 - Trying to buy a ticket
02:31 - The long wait
03:44 - Finally getting on the boat (room tour)
07:41 - The next morning
08:51 - Life on a Cargo Ship
16:16 - Not allowed to leave...
17:55 - Welcome to Kazakhstan
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@MattandJulia Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching! ❤️ Is cargo ship travel for you? What’s the longest maritime journey you have taken? 😊

@julespastor8149 Жыл бұрын

15 day cruise 🤗 would love to do 30 days 👏👏👏

@MattandJulia Жыл бұрын

Wow! We would love to do a long cruise like that too 😍

@Ded_Silu Жыл бұрын

Я проводил 50 часов на корабле через Чёрного мора.

@davidmitchell3462 Жыл бұрын

Cool voyage , how long and how much $$??. I worked for my passage wayyyyy back in 1979 on a Hamburg Sud container ship Columbus Queensland from Halifax ,Nova Scotia to New Zealand we sailed straight to Sydney after going through the Panama Canal ,then I got off in Port Chalmers NZ , near Dunedin , an amazing trip ☺.

@petertaylor5775 Жыл бұрын

Hi there fantastic video. I have done a lot of Cal Mac ferry routes in Scotland, Oban to Isle of Mull and the Ullapool route too to Stornoway. It is good fun. Next time try taking a car too.

@nickhardy8300 Жыл бұрын

I wed from Perth, Australia to Genoa, Italy in a cargo ship in 1955 5 weeks 9 passengers on board and had a good time. And I was 23 years old at the time.

@rofkr Жыл бұрын

Its Nice to see a couple enjoying themselves and not complaining about each other.

@petraroos3413 3 ай бұрын

I completely understand your sadness Julia. When you dream about something and work so hard towards it, there's always bitter sweet feelings when it's accomplished. Further, striving to accomplish your dream gives one's life tremendous meaning and purpose. So once the goal is accomplished it can leave you both with joy and emptiness.

@erictaylor5462 5 ай бұрын

11:35 I love the way she looks at him when he says, "It may be my favorite way to travel."

@Bergerons_Review Жыл бұрын

That cabin was bigger than most captains have on their own ship.

@MattandJulia Жыл бұрын

Haha, we struck gold 😅

@jesshumphries3745 Жыл бұрын

Love a bit of boat travel.... so relaxing

@MattandJulia Жыл бұрын

So glad you enjoyed it Jess 🥰

@terrygaar8466 Жыл бұрын

I traveled from San Francisco California to Taranga New Zealand to Melbourne and Sydney,Tauranga, Suva Fiji and back to San Francisco 48 days

@MattandJulia Жыл бұрын

Wow! Now that, is an epic journey!! 😍❤️

@golflover65 Жыл бұрын

What was the name of vessel that you traveled from San Francisco?

@golflover65 Жыл бұрын

What is the name of the the cruise line?

@frankb1 Жыл бұрын

This is great KZfaq content!

@MattandJulia Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Frank 🥰❤️

@katerinazervata Жыл бұрын

My favorite way to travel too . Maybe because I grew up on a Greek island . I love the freedom of movement and breathing the fresh air from the sea . I love the whole experience . This video brought me home . Thank you guys 😘

@MattandJulia Жыл бұрын

Couldn’t agree more! I think it’s ours too! 😍❤️

@2Travelis2Live Жыл бұрын

I loved this video. The Caspian Sea does seem so far away. Knowing some Russian is incredibly helpful I think to getting your way around. I was impressed with how nice and clean the boat was. What an adventure!

@MattandJulia Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Marcia! Really appreciate it! 🥰❤️

@navydad8916 Жыл бұрын

Ship not boat !

@blackbob3358 Жыл бұрын

If you just "attempt" to speak their langauge, where ever you are, it goes a long way towards a "smiley face ", let's just say that.

@wytube2009 Жыл бұрын

love how they tell you breakfast is served!

@jasonpetersharpe Жыл бұрын

What a marvelous adventure!

@MattandJulia Жыл бұрын

So glad you enjoyed it Jason ❤️

@kabardinka1 Жыл бұрын

Hugging against the setting sky... you ARE VIPs!

@MattandJulia Жыл бұрын

Couldn’t agree more 😉😁

@angelounson2175 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for taking us with you on your journey to places far and wide. To countries one would never get a chance to visit. I can't wait for the next video. Keep up the great work!! Wow, a cargo ship!!!

@gabbystein7078 Жыл бұрын

One of the best vlogs in a awhile!

@MattandJulia Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Gabby 🥰❤️

@matthewvincent5034 Жыл бұрын

The journey you guys are having looks so sureal. The energy you both have and way you both work together is so perfect. Thank you for these videos and the journeys you have. I envy you both.

@kazzicup Жыл бұрын

When that woman said: "Keep the room clean! " I would need a vacuum cleaner to keep the room clean. Dust and debris accumulate. Can't help it.

@bertlbarm4374 4 ай бұрын

Whenever someone fears that seasickness is imminent, plug one ear and the danger is averted.

@lsrose Жыл бұрын

Just found your videos. What an adventure this must have been! Never knew you could travel on a cargo ship. Now I do. Loved it.

@costasworldofmusicmemories5792 Жыл бұрын

You guys are incredible to travel by cargo ship which is not an easy thing to do . Always, Great Video, smiling and forging through some rough stuff. The longest trip that I (Jim) took was with my dad who was in the merchant marines . It was on a oil tanker from Galveston, Texas around the horn of South America up along the West Coast of South America to San Diego, Calif. It was many many years ago. I was very young and at the time they couldn't use the Panama Canal because the locks weren't working. It wasn't always smooth sailing. I'll never forget it. I'm sure it was a lot better for you guys. Hope you're doing ok. Sending you lots of love. ❤❤❤ Harriet, Jim and Yuki. Richmond, Va.

@MattandJulia Жыл бұрын

Oh my god, Jim, that must have been the adventure of a lifetime! Incredible 😍 did you make stops along the way? ❤️ Thank you both so much , really appreciate it 🥰❤️

@costasworldofmusicmemories5792 Жыл бұрын

@@MattandJulia We made many stops

@alaplaya89 Жыл бұрын

I just discovered your channel a couple of weeks ago and I'm obsessed. These videos are so incredibly interesting and at the same time very relaxing. Man, I wanna go on that boat. What a great adventure! All the best to you both 🙌❤️☀️

@daylightdaylight6612 9 ай бұрын

Visited a small cargo ship in the port of Hamburg, where you can visit as a museum, this ship had more than one room for passengers and it had even a small swiming pool.

@BrianBaileyedtech Жыл бұрын

What a great story and adventure - I love it!!

@LMays-cu2hp Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your trip.

@pete5534 9 ай бұрын

A fantastic adventure. Thank you for sharing.

@Luke73195 11 ай бұрын

Its crazy that that is technically a lake.

@sarchstar Жыл бұрын

I love your channel so much!! You travel to places that I hardly know anything about so it's been really interesting learning more through you two! The views of the sky were 😍

@fredericktmiller Жыл бұрын

Looks like it was a great break. Beautiful!

@Hank-the-Writer 5 ай бұрын

Nicely presented. Thank you!

@Slykkpkins 9 ай бұрын

A good adventure. I enjoyed this, thank you.

@williamcass68 Жыл бұрын

This was awesome. Thanks so much for sharing!

@MattandJulia Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much William! Really appreciate it 🥰❤️

@pierremainstone-mitchell8290 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for a great video. I've never taken a maritime journey though my wife did (ferry Inside Passage Alaska) and my parents did. My Dad was an Anglican Priest and my parents did 3 or 4 cruises with Chandris Lines. As for travelling by cargo ship well not these days (I'm 72 and my wife is 62) but in my younger days, hell yeah!

@johnvsymons Жыл бұрын

Hi Matt and Julia 👋. I loved this video. ❤️ 👍💯 What an incredible and beautiful adventure. Your shots of the sea and sky were stunning! I have friends who have traveled by cargo ship and their stories have always intrigued me. One friend took a cargo ship from San Franciso to Japan years ago. She was the only "passenger" on board(not including the crew/officers). It took about two weeks and she did quite a bit of walking around the ship, reading in the library and eating steak and salads every day 😋. The crew apparently treated her "like a queen" as she was the only woman on board and they were like her "honorary sons". She lost 15 pounds and said she felt so good when she arrived in Japan. Personally, I would much prefer taking a cargo ship over a "cruise ship". I really don't care for the whole "cruise ship atmosphere" 😱🤣 Take care. Can't wait to see your next video. 🫂❤️🙏🌎

@MattandJulia Жыл бұрын

Wow! That is a hell of a journey 😮 Us too John! I think we fell in love with this method of travel 😍 Thank you so much! Can’t wait to share more 🥰❤️

@lindauhrig1513 Жыл бұрын

What a cool experience in crossing the Caspian Sea!!! Fantastic!

@tobymayhew1437 Жыл бұрын

Amazing video guys! I’m a U.K. uni student currently studying Russian in Bishkek largely due to your travel videos there and I’m loving it! May actually be on a weekend Almaty around the time that you’re there ironically. Was thinking of trying to make my way back on land so these videos have been so interesting, good luck traversing Kazakhstan!

@MattandJulia Жыл бұрын

Спасибо большое Toby! That is incredible! 🥰❤️ if and when you are in Almaty let us know 😊

@hamishchalmers7353 Жыл бұрын

Love it! Who knew, 'Cargo Class VIP'. This must be the way forward for sea travel. You've surely shown a KZfaq 1st - such a cool way to cross the Caspian - very jealous! Must have also been a delight to have no internet for a bit - luckily your VIP upgrade didn't include that! 😉

@MattandJulia Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Hamish! Really appreciate it! 🥰 totally agree, it was incredible to switch off from the internet for a bit 😍❤️

@ashleyupshall7641 10 ай бұрын

Interesting vid. Thanks for posting.

@TomPauls007 Жыл бұрын

Your travel logs are so cool! Haven’t considered a Caspian Sea ship tour. You are really thinking out of the box!

@MattandJulia Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! So glad you enjoyed it 🥰❤️

@lynlandham3779 Жыл бұрын

Sailing a leg of your journey on a cargo ship is just the epitome of budget world travel! Good job!

@MattandJulia Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Lyn! Really appreciate it 🥰

@capricorntwenty Жыл бұрын

Dear Matt and Julia, I love your travel blogs, and Julia your giggles brighten my days, thank you. And greetings from a cold and wet Cornwall!

@johnburke5384 Жыл бұрын

So exciting.....keep safe you two !

@MattandJulia Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much John! 🥰❤️

@RETIRE2024 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Thank you

@rickymiller5297 Жыл бұрын

Enjoyed your video. It was so interesting. I think you guys did a wonderful job filming the ship ride. You could see and fill the excitement, the beauty ,the romance. Keep up the good work.

@MattandJulia Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Ricky! That means a lot 🥰❤️

@gadgme73 Жыл бұрын

Mangistau, I worked there several years, have been to Kuryk several times, not through choice I may add, it is proper bandit country!! Aktau is a lovely place, have many friends there. A place many Kazakhs go to enjoy the seaside!

@MattandJulia Жыл бұрын

Haha, yeah, it really did feel like the Wild West to be honest 😁 Can’t wait to share Aktau in the next one 😊❤️

@ezzd43 Жыл бұрын

This is an uniquely incredible adventure that you're on. Thanks for sharing.

@MattandJulia Жыл бұрын

So glad you enjoyed it 🙏🏼❤️

@tonray9395 Жыл бұрын

Great Video guys....Thanks

@MattandJulia Жыл бұрын

So glad you enjoyed it Ton! ❤️

@georgeburns7251 5 ай бұрын

What a nice clean vessel. Looks well maintained. No rust. That last meal you videoed looked so good. Now I’m hungry

@barryfletcher7136 Жыл бұрын

We were scheduled to travel from Hong Kong to Portland Oregon (USA) on a cargo ship. The ship was delayed for 11 days so we spent the time exploring HK. It was supposed to stop at multiple islands on the way to the USA but the delay meant all of the stops except for one day in Taipei were cancelled. It was still a great experience.

@MattandJulia Жыл бұрын

Oh wow, it is crazy how entire schedules can completely change ‘just like that’. Sounds like an incredible experience though! 😮❤️

@kwektans Жыл бұрын

Good job guys 👍. Very insightful.

@MattandJulia Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 🥰❤️

@federicomaisch8019 Жыл бұрын

Looks like a wonderful journey, have a great time

@MattandJulia Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much ❤️

@firasawad9937 Жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness that's really incredible 😍

@marcioreis2648 Жыл бұрын

What an awesome and adventurous trip. You both look like a couple of kids playing. The Caspian sea is beautiful. Congratulations to you and best of luck on your next adventure.

@MattandJulia Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Marcio! Really appreciate it 🥰❤️

@jackyyuen1939 Жыл бұрын

Like this video very much. Sailing across the Caspian Sea must be a marvelous experience especially by a cargo ship. Thanks for sharing.

@MattandJulia Жыл бұрын

Thank you, so glad you enjoyed it ❤️🥰

@jimg9613 Жыл бұрын

It's always a bonus when the transportation is the adventure.

@jideolaarowolo1692 8 ай бұрын

you guys are living the dream!!

@bodegabreath4258 Жыл бұрын

I also love the soft gentle background music. Very soothing.

@MattandJulia Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much ❤️🥰

@billjoat Жыл бұрын

It looks like you had a wonderful time and an interesting ferry ride over. Best of luck in the future!!

@MattandJulia Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Bill ❤️🥰

@leifsonoferik Жыл бұрын

I used to work on commercial fishing boats. The longest I went without setting foot on land is 20 days. We had a freezer boat so we could freeze our catch and not have to bring our fish in every 3 days like the ice boats did. The season was 20 days long and we filled the boat. 1982 King Salmon season, Fairweather grounds, Southeast Alaska, USA. I loved every minute of it.

@MattandJulia Жыл бұрын

Wow! That is incredible! What an experience that must’ve been 😍

@JESkitchen Жыл бұрын

That was really an adventure, Take care always

@MattandJulia Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much ❤️

@nicholasdavies6264 Жыл бұрын

Matt and Julia living the dream! 👍

@mrbill4830 3 ай бұрын

this is outstanding i love it that room is bigger than a 20 grand cruise ship

@bodegabreath4258 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing all your videos. Just recently found you and love them.

@MattandJulia Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Really appreciate it 🥰❤️

@olivierherment1188 5 ай бұрын

My dream!! Thank you

@jayr9948 Жыл бұрын

Awesome beautiful video . Thank you ❤👍 .

@MattandJulia Жыл бұрын

So glad you enjoyed it 🥰❤️

@cordeliav3055 Жыл бұрын

You're building so many memories from your experiences, and you are letting us share it all. Many thanks.

@MattandJulia Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for coming along with us 😊❤️

@massivley 9 ай бұрын

I find these sort of videos fascinating to watch have now subscribed to your channel

@Bondecieo 5 ай бұрын

I worked at sea in my younger days. That adventure looks great i would have. loved that. Safe sailing 💪👍👍

@vdcg2010 Жыл бұрын

I just found your channel and I love it, my dream job as a youngster was going to be a seafarer and work in cargo ships but life had other plans for me. I never knew regular civilians could rent rooms on the ships and that’s great to know, this is now going in my bucket list.

@MattandJulia Жыл бұрын

So glad we could share it with you!! 🥰❤️

@Bondecieo 5 ай бұрын

i worked at sea in my younger years. That looks like a real good adventure. Good luck.

@dairuna Жыл бұрын

I was waiting for this video....it's been beautiful to watch you being so full of emotions. ❤❤

@MattandJulia Жыл бұрын

So glad you enjoyed it 🥰 it was just the most incredible journey ❤️❤️

@mikey4406 Жыл бұрын

Enjoyed that. All the best

@MattandJulia Жыл бұрын

Thank you! You too ❤️

@deadzone1109 Жыл бұрын

This is pretty neat. Didn’t even know this was an option for travel. You both always so positive it’s up lifting to just watch your videos. You’ve also added a lot of places we now want to travel to in the future. 💖

@MattandJulia Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, glad we can bring you along with us 🥰

@Jadyra Жыл бұрын

My aunt and uncle took freighters around the world for a wedding honeymoon. It's not restricted to cruise ships, or wasn't when they did their trip. I'm not sure about now though.

@richardc488 Жыл бұрын

Boy what a fun experience

@Skyscraper21 Жыл бұрын

Happy for you

@badenpobjoy8274 Жыл бұрын

Loving this video of you guys...best of luck from Australia...

@akmalakmal-hq5fs Жыл бұрын

Very interesting . Very informative .

@heathermccready8794 Жыл бұрын

I’ve been waiting for this video! There actually aren’t that many good recent videos about this ferry route. It was fantastic seeing it through your eyes! If you’d like another experience like this, there’s another route that goes from Turkmenbashi to Baku. Apparently it’s more frequent, almost every day, and they have some passenger ferries in addition to the cargo ones. I’d love to see how the experiences compare.

@MattandJulia Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Heather, so happy you enjoyed it! 🥰 We would love to! As soon as Turkmenistan opens, we are there 😍

@arthurblundell6128 Жыл бұрын

Something you will never forget, nor want to !

@EnriqueDeQuesada101 Жыл бұрын

Super video I love it!!

@Bobby-hm4dz Жыл бұрын

What a nice and clean ship...

@Felicia594 Жыл бұрын

I know you two are a month behind in your uploads but, God bless both of you! Always on the move! Lately, I’ve had anxiety about your travels. Be safe!!

@MattandJulia Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Felicia! We are absolutely fine, sometimes a little tired but love it 😊, thank you so much 🥰❤️❤️❤️

@patrickhaney2735 Жыл бұрын

You are a lot of fun to watch! Nice ship!!!

@MattandJulia Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 🥰❤️

@cherylcarlson3315 Жыл бұрын

Several years ago I wanted to hop a cargo ship and go to New Zealand to explore and learn sheep herding but suddenly disabled with Myasthenia Gravis and with this am not OK to go adventuring then hit the 60 no cargo ship limit. I am so jealous as wanted to do so much more travel when kids out from under me. Glad you recorded it because life can change in a minute and dreams evaporate

@ericconrad5256 Жыл бұрын

Back in 2002, I did an overnight ferry from Stockholm to Helsinki. Very enjoyable trip. Did a shorter trip from the south island of New Zealand to Wellington on the north island in 2003.

@MattandJulia Жыл бұрын

Both sound awesome! Was the Helsinki/Stockholm trip during the winter? 🥶

@ericconrad5256 Жыл бұрын

@@MattandJulia It was in July so I got to experience the midnight sun in Helsinki. The Caspian Sea looks amazing

@paulshelley8132 2 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@geeeeeee3 Жыл бұрын

What a delightful couple. I am happy that they have each other and daring enough for this memorable adventure. I wish them happiness

@johnfalstaff2270 Жыл бұрын

Caspian is more like a lake than sea. Without access to the ocean it is a lake.

@domgrayson3227 Жыл бұрын

Mad how that's a lake

@madmatz2112 Жыл бұрын

Really cool video! Thumbs up!!!!

@MattandJulia Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! ❤️

@elcerrado Жыл бұрын

a very inspiring episode ... very nice to see your good vibes together.

@joannmcgowan9394 Жыл бұрын

How exciting ! The sunsets were just stunning, beautiful, gorgeous - oh how nice it would be for some nice quiet solitude! You guys are amazing ! We did a vacation of about 5 days on a houseboat which was fun. However I a, booked for a cruise from Seattle WA to Alaska next June, I’m so excited! Thank you for sharing this incredible journey ! Xxoo ❤️

@MattandJulia Жыл бұрын

Wow that should be incredible!! 😍 have you ever been to Alaska before? 😘 So glad you enjoyed it Jo Ann! 🥰❤️

@joannmcgowan9394 Жыл бұрын

@@MattandJulia no its my first cruise and my first time to Alaska :) my parents went several times so I'm really excited - I have a bucket list of sorts to visit all 50 states and with Washington and Alaska I only need 3 maybe 4 left - so I am so pumped and its a crafting cruise so we will craft during the sea time :) Thank you for always being so kind

@MattandJulia Жыл бұрын

Wow! It sounds absolutely incredible! 😍 I am sure you will have the most amazing time! ❤️ Also, that’s one hell of an achievement to get to every state 😮😍❤️

@erictaylor5462 5 ай бұрын

That is a massive room, for being on a ship.

@robertyoung7823 6 ай бұрын

I have been working on container ships for 26 years. I still love my job

@mikejuba9228 Жыл бұрын

Good to know that “Tramp Steamers” are still a thing. Bogey and Hepburn would be proud! Happy trails guys!

@enricoguess6457 Жыл бұрын

Wow the ship is rocking, people not use travelling by sea got sea sick.

@MattandJulia Жыл бұрын

Takes some getting used to for sure 😅

@kristinamusantejd735 Жыл бұрын

So cool. I want to do that now.

@MattandJulia Жыл бұрын

You Won’t regret it! 🥰

@sorinturbut4313 4 ай бұрын

Not so much a cargo ship as a ferry, albeit mostly for trucks. Similar services exist for crossing other seas too -- we took one between Igoumenitsa (Greece) and Bari (Italy) several years ago.