Seems like I missed out the most important fact 🙄. The crossing takes 2hrs 45 mins although our crossing was faster due to good conditions 👍

@williamjohnbedford5776

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the update on the time to cross

@robgrassby7742

Жыл бұрын

Great video, brings back happy memories of visiting relatives in Peel back in the day, albeit the ferry crossing was on the previous Ben-My-Chree and taken about 4-5 hours on a calm irish sea!

@LifeistooshortCK

Жыл бұрын

@@robgrassby7742 glad we could bring back some happy memories for you 🙂

@michaeljohndennis2231

8 күн бұрын

Irish Ferries have the Dublin Swift Fast Ferry between Holyhead to Dublin and its like the Mannannan - I dislike the fast ferry crossing as the ride is too rough, even in calm seas, even in the Club Class Lounge and if there is rough weather, it’s more likely to get cancelled - my favourite ferry by far is the Irish Ferries Ulysses or the Stena Adventurer and I always use the Club Class Lounge or the Stena Plus Lounge where possible

Many thanks for a wonderful video. That's exactly like it is on The Manannan. When we sailed, the Purser's office were kindly dishing out the parking dials for free and explained the rules about having to reverse into "herringbone" parking spaces on the island. No speed limits out of towns and villages. Fastest taxi ride ever from Kirk Michael to Peel to sample local beers whilst staying with our Manx rellies. Thanks again for bringing the great memories back.

@LifeistooshortCK

2 жыл бұрын

They never explained that on ours or dished out the parking discs. 😁👍

@DaveButler2000

2 жыл бұрын

Andy, please don’t fall into the no speed limit trap, speed limits appear out of nowhere on the island. Lots of places to put your foot down but watch out for adverse cambers, ready to catch you out. And if you are having some fun at speed a police officer can still have you for inappropriate speed or excessive speed. Lots of live stock on the roads and Manx drivers. Best I ever heard was from one of my drivers in Tyndall Street after coming head to head with a lady from the north of the island, he pointed out that it was a one way street, she replied “I am only going one way i am from Andreas”. Sounds like a joke, it’s true. They also have a charge used at TTtime of furious riding.

We are having a wonderful armchair holiday while in lockdown in New Zealand. Thank you for your videos.

@seanoriordan

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like prison to me. One case and the witch shuts down the country. In time people will look back on this generation as the most docile in history.

Only in Liverpool could you be told by two different people to go "straight round' love it

Very nice carol and Ken enjoying your trip to the Isle of Man 👍

@LifeistooshortCK

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rod 🙂

I found it helpful and also fun revisiting what I’d seen before. Thanks! Mary

Thankyou for taking the time so greatfull x

Every episode I watch it’s like a drama. I like it. It’s very well presented. Thanks.

This is very helpful as hoping for next year for IoM

Leaving tomorrow on this route and found your video really helpful. Thank you!

@LifeistooshortCK

Жыл бұрын

Good to hear. Have a smooth crossing and enjoy yourselves out there. 👍

Loved watching it again, very useful. 👍😁

OMG, what a carry on that was, reminded me of getting in and out of East Germany back in the 1970's

@Misstree62

2 жыл бұрын

Indeed so, ..I’m afraid I won’t be granted entry to IOM any longer, as I won’t be getting a QR code. I’ll be barred from supermarkets probably as well pretty soon. What a wonderful future we all have to look forward to.

@mclucky7086

2 жыл бұрын

Ghastly.

@DaveButler2000

2 жыл бұрын

The staff at Liverpool could be called the Stasi, Heysham is much better.

@mikespeers8281

2 жыл бұрын

@Cardinal Sin what’s the drug problem like where you live??

@Cartoonman154

2 жыл бұрын

@@DaveButler2000 God forbid for trying to make things a little safer.

Thank you Ken and Carol...Found it very interesting from start to finish..love seeing you using the windshield wipers for the rain..in Phoenix the rubber wipers disintegrate within a year...not from use, but from the baking sun 🌞...still have to purchase them to clean the windshield after running it through the carwash...😏😂. Stay safe from Phoenix Arizona🌵

@LifeistooshortCK

2 жыл бұрын

They get washed away in the rain over here 😁👍

@Elisabeth-zi8ww

2 жыл бұрын

LOL😂😱. Washed away.

Living in Manchester 23 years, I’ve done the SailRail via Chester, Crewe and Lladnuo to Dublin many times with Irish Ferries and Stena as a foot passenger via Holyhead and I’ve also done the overnight Coach with National Express & Eurolines, both summer and winter, daytime and overnight - I’d love for Isle Of Man ferries to do direct crossings to Dublin from Liverpool’s new terminal, as sailing direct from Liverpool would be less tiring than the journey from Manchester to Holyhead and on balance, this is especially true on the overnight coaches via Birmingham - I used to get the 880 coach from Leeds via Manchester and Holyhead to Dublin and this coach actually used to pass through Liverpool

@LifeistooshortCK

8 күн бұрын

That would be good 👍

Thank you for your time and effort informative with some good points like charging points for laptops paper work all you need to know look forward your next installment take care 🙂

@LifeistooshortCK

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sue.

Your videos are so soothing. I always just want to get a blanket and curl up. Funny side note- I have been on that cruise ship, anthem of the seas in your video out of New York where i live

@LifeistooshortCK

2 жыл бұрын

Was it good on the Anthem of the seas. Its enormous. Glad you like the videos. 👍

@susanne527

2 жыл бұрын

@@LifeistooshortCK It was a little overwhelming to be honest. It was beautiful with so much to do. You would never think it was a ship :))

Many thanks - very informative - like a personal travel guide. We are now going out next year so with your help will be fully prepared.

@LifeistooshortCK

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Enjoy your trip next year 🙂

Thank you, that's very helpful

@LifeistooshortCK

Жыл бұрын

Glad to be of help ☺️

Thanks for the information 👍

@LifeistooshortCK

11 ай бұрын

You’re welcome 🙂

Excellent video and shows up the pitfalls. Stay safe

@LifeistooshortCK

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you ☺️

Very interesting video, I hope you enjoyed your trip to our lovely island.

@LifeistooshortCK

2 жыл бұрын

We have had an absolutely amazing time here. The island is a little gem 👍

@nickmulhern3529

2 жыл бұрын

@@LifeistooshortCK I had passed a link for this to the IOMSPC Operations director who was very thankful to some of the points you raised.

very helpful and informative video. Thank you very much.

Thank you, for your clear and concise video

@LifeistooshortCK

2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome. Thanks for watching 🙂

Very useful video. I didn't find the info given by Steam Packet to be much use, so the video was helpful. Thank You.

@LifeistooshortCK

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you found it useful. Thanks for watching 🙂👍

Very nice info..cheers..!

Thank-you for this. I'm attempting the first trip as a car driver. Feels quite daunting to be honest. Both the ferry and once landed as I remember the way people drove on past visits. We live in a sleepy village in the UK so totally different to the Manx way of driving. We have booked the Lounge seating but still like to explore the Ferry. 1st time visit to the IOM for my hubby. Here's hoping for nice weather once we arrive so we can explore this beautiful Country properly. 😍

@LifeistooshortCK

2 жыл бұрын

We had a brilliant time there. Hope you have good weather and enjoy yourselves 👍

i always bring a uk 4 way extension lead with me and euro plug adaptor as some ferries are euro plug only... to avoid any power plug issues....good video...enjoyed it ...

@LifeistooshortCK

2 жыл бұрын

Good tip Mr T 👍

@bobisleofman5540

2 жыл бұрын

I do too!! And it's handy to share with your fellow travellers!

Sailed on this ferry January 1999 from Melbourne Victoria to Devonport Tasmania going home after working in South Australia. She is vessel 050 from Incat here in Hobart. Recognised the open deck at the bow. Carol and Ken enjoy your little red van travel.

@LifeistooshortCK

Жыл бұрын

Wow. We had heard the vessel had come from Tasmania. Thanks for the info 🙂👍

Important recap for the instructions from Liverpool to the Isle of Man. A live tour guide 👍

very good video , thanks.

@LifeistooshortCK

2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome. Thanks Julian 🙂

I remember sailing on the car ferry from Adrossan (Scotland) to Douglas when I was a bairn and the cars were lifted on and off the ferry by crane. The ships didn't have stabilisers either so they rolled a bit.

@LifeistooshortCK

2 жыл бұрын

That was an adventure 👍

@jimcrawford5039

11 ай бұрын

I worked on the Ardrossan -Belfast ferry way back in 1957. The MV Irish Coast did have stabilisers. They only give comfort to passengers and really don’t make much of a difference. They can not be used in bad weather!

Good video

Great informative video …. Red to watch any low hung vans on that boarding ramp

@LifeistooshortCK

2 жыл бұрын

The one coming back was much steeper but that may have been a tides issue.

There is another access to outside from the quiet lounge which is bigger and not as polluted with engine fumes. The steam packet are having a new ferry built at the moment which will be called the manxman and will replace the Ben my chree it’s only just starting to be built in South Korea and comes into service in 2023. I think it will be sailing to and from heysham.

@LifeistooshortCK

2 жыл бұрын

Never got to see that external deck as you needed a pin code to access. I saw it from the cliffs though as it left. Much nicer than out the back 👍

Very immersive. I was on board with you. Surprised the authorities permitted filming during the security chrck.

@LifeistooshortCK

2 жыл бұрын

They may not have noticed the filming 😉

@ljw5768

Жыл бұрын

Glad it wasn’t too immersive 😎 🌊

Thank you for that. Very interesting. I’m reporting to the elderly lady I look after on your trip to the IOM. One question she asks is have you crossed the fairy bridge on the way into Douglas & have you done what you need to do before crossing?! She was there in the ‘50’s I think so it may have changed by now! X

@LifeistooshortCK

2 жыл бұрын

Tell her that she will see us doing that several times but not in exactly the right place which caused a wee problem later 👍

classic IOM weather.... I've never been dry every time I'm there.

@LifeistooshortCK

Жыл бұрын

We don’t mind a bit of rain ☺️

WOW! Now this is an adventure!! Never been on a ferry before. You two did great. Just follow where they point. I thought The Isle of Man was still the UK?

@LifeistooshortCK

8 ай бұрын

The Isle of Man has never been part of the UK. It is a self-governing British Crown Dependency like Jersey and Guernsey in the Channel Islands - with its own parliament, government and laws 🙂

Loved the video i've not been the isle of man sinse i was about 4 now 52 and its on my list to visit again, just to see if anything rings a bell lol.i have said id i do again it has to be on the ferry,i was wondering you got there and had to show your pass to show you was vaxed i know this will sound silly was it the domestic travel pass or overseas travel one?

@LifeistooshortCK

2 жыл бұрын

When we caught the ferry (Aug 2021) we had to complete an entry form and send proof of vaccinations before we travelled. They sent us a QR code to show along with photo ID when we landed. This was just for travelling from within the UK and the procedure may have changed since then so always worth checking the government’s website 🙂

Thanks for the informative video .Which lounge did you reserve in? The Premier or the Niarbyl? If you didn't need seat power, do you think the regular lounge downstairs is sufficient for a family of 4?

@LifeistooshortCK

2 жыл бұрын

We booked the Niarbyl Lounge seats @ £5 each. The lounge downstairs at the front of the ship has comfy seats. We sat there on the return trip which you can see in Isle of Man Ep24 🙂

@katharinebothel2922

2 жыл бұрын

@@LifeistooshortCK Wonderful - thanks for the info!

Thank you so much for posting this, it's very very helpful, Not knowing Liverpool too well, Did you happen to know the postcode for the Sat Nav to program it in as such ? Thanks in advance.

@LifeistooshortCK

2 жыл бұрын

boats.vibes.topped is the What 3 Words location for the entry to the terminal.

@davecook1989

2 жыл бұрын

@@LifeistooshortCK Thank you so much ;-)

I enjoyed that and I don't even drive! Those sausages were cheap I recon Ken they need telling. lol. x

@LifeistooshortCK

2 жыл бұрын

I have broadcast to KZread my thoughts and I know the video has been viewed by senior people. Let’s hope those breakfasts improve. 👍

Ok not sure if I missed it... but how long is the actual ferry trip? I want to take the ferry across Lake Michigan... but with Covid I have had to push it off. Oh and did you ever share what was causing your knee issues in Whales? Been wondering... have fun...

@LifeistooshortCK

2 жыл бұрын

2hrs 45 mins. My knee was just a sprain caused by slipping 👍

@thebairdhaslanded

2 жыл бұрын

@@LifeistooshortCK when you said something about a six week stay at home... I was wondering if it was the knee... then I recalled you had mentioned a back log on putting out content... glad to hear it was nothing worse...

Hi . Thanks for the vid. Could I ask a question? I'll be travelling with a push bike. Do I board the boat with cars ? Or is there a separate entrance ? Thanks

@LifeistooshortCK

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching. If you turn up at the check in with your bike they will tell you where to go to board the boat.

Know how it’s 20,23 I was on the boat coming back to the Isle of Man and you know when you get lunch and dinner, everything fell and broke

I thought you said you wasn't impressed with the breakfast lol. You're plate was empty!😁 Great info. We'd like to go but would need to investigate where the dog goes.

@LifeistooshortCK

2 жыл бұрын

Yes but as I am a human hoover I just couldn’t stop myself 😁👍 I don’t know the answer about dogs travelling. I should have asked. 👍

@roaminginraymond

2 жыл бұрын

@@LifeistooshortCK 🤣 Karl's the same. Didn't expect you to know as you don't have a dog. We like the idea of Europe in the tunnel as we just stay in the van with the dog, which is much better. But then it's all the passport and rabies jabs. Swings and roundabouts I suppose.😁

@LifeistooshortCK

2 жыл бұрын

I should have included information about dogs in the ferry info film though even though I haven’t got one, I have to remember the needs of the audience not just mine 😁👍. Now if there was a tunnel to the IOM that would be great. Probably spoil it though. 👍

@roaminginraymond

2 жыл бұрын

@@LifeistooshortCK one to Ireland would be fab too lol. Somewhere else we'd like to go but the ferry journey puts us off. It's not always easy to remember everything and it was very informative all the same.

@SimoneAlana

2 жыл бұрын

The ben mychree that goes to the Isle of Man from heysham has a dedicated room where dogs and their owners go and also outside on the deck.

Spotted you heading for the boat! Hope you enjoyed your visit!

@LifeistooshortCK

2 жыл бұрын

We had a fantastic time thanks. 1 day short of three weeks. Plenty of episodes to come 👍

👍🇮🇲

I work at seatruck lol

Lol the crews Wi-Fi is anchor2021! No lie

What about a video showing us from Northern Ireland, there used to be a boat leave Warrenpoint Harbour 2 times a week, but as far as I know this does not operate now, is there any boats leaving Belfast Harbour, or Larne Harbour. Thank you. Winifred Thompson. Lisburn, Northern Ireland.

@LifeistooshortCK

2 жыл бұрын

If we go to Northern Ireland and travel on that ferry we will probably make a video of it and let you know 🙂👍

@winifredthompson465

2 жыл бұрын

@@LifeistooshortCK Thank you. I appreciate that Winifred Thompson. Lisburn. Northern Ireland.

I've always found that Ferry food is never a good idea and often makes a come back.

@LifeistooshortCK

2 жыл бұрын

Haha, that’s not pleasant.

@rosemarydudley9954

2 жыл бұрын

If you was on a motorbike you would enjoy ANY food that was put in front of you. That breakfast, btw, looked very good to me! That and a mug of coffee - great. Then "out the back" for a ciggy... I think that people in 4-wheelers don't appreciate "stuff" like us 2-wheelers do. You have too much comfort.

I'm confused what is the QR check and the entry into the Isle of Man, you need a Visa???

@LifeistooshortCK

7 ай бұрын

No visa required. You need to have proof of identity. We used our UK drivers licence. Our van had a brief search thats all. I think the QR code was proof that we had had the Covid vaccinations that were required at that time.

Did this trip a few years ago wife family is from Isle of man. Worst few hours of my life didn't know I would suffer from sea sickness honestly thought I was gonna die

@LifeistooshortCK

2 жыл бұрын

That must have been grim. We were so glad we had a smooth crossing.

@Stuartrobinson84

2 жыл бұрын

@@LifeistooshortCK lucky you lol. Next time we go I'm flying.

@LifeistooshortCK

2 жыл бұрын

@@Stuartrobinson84 that is why we always use the tunnel to get to France. We did fear that crossing but as you say struck lucky.

This must be the most expensive sea crossing in Europe. Brittany Ferries sets the standard as far as I am concerned!!!

@LifeistooshortCK

2 жыл бұрын

Yes its a monopoly badly in need of some competition

@rosemarydudley9954

2 жыл бұрын

Must admit that they had a LOT of extras thrown in, hence the high cost.

@JohnSmith-bx8zb

2 жыл бұрын

@@rosemarydudley9954 it’s not a cruise it’s a ferry why should passengers have to pay for things that are of no value.

One way....🤔....you wouldn't be expecting an apocalyptic event...? I suppose IOM would be a good choice escape...just have to eat kippers morning..noon & night...🥴

@gillianh

2 жыл бұрын

Possibly leaving the IOM to travel to Ireland or Scotland or just not sure how long they need on the IOM.

@TheIcyhall

2 жыл бұрын

@@gillianh Yes... that's a possibility...👍

@LifeistooshortCK

2 жыл бұрын

Yes we were notified we had been selected for evacuation as the UK is sinking. 😱😁👍. Only joking. Gillian has it, we had no idea how long we needed to see the island properly so left it open ended 👍

@TheIcyhall

2 жыл бұрын

@@LifeistooshortCK LTS.... One thing you must not forget when on the IOM...if you cross the fairy bridge there is something you need to do.... I'm sure the information will be on the net, look it up.

@rosemarydudley9954

2 жыл бұрын

Best kippers in the world ...

I presume it’s cheaper to go if you’re a walk on

@LifeistooshortCK

Жыл бұрын

Considerably cheaper without a vehicle I should think 🙂

What documents are required after Brexit?

@LifeistooshortCK

2 жыл бұрын

To visit Isle of Man all we had to do was show proof of vaccination and some photo ID. Brexit has not changed our relationship with Isle of Man at all.

Who's that handsome gentleman who checked you in?

@LifeistooshortCK

2 жыл бұрын

Why, do you know him? 😁

You scoffed the breakfast alright for not being impressed

@LifeistooshortCK

2 жыл бұрын

I am not stupid. I will eat anything that moves but always recognise if it was good or not.

That car struggled because he went on the ramp diagonally, taking the weight off one wheel and spinning up. Looking forward to next instalment 👍

Next time when they check your gear in liverpool at the back of your van tell him to put pvc gloves on. Mask but no gloves. What a joke.

Not impressed with the breakfast on the Manannan then, nobody is, all produced in the microwave. Don’t have a pizza on your return.

@LifeistooshortCK

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip 👍

1) I'm not going to comment on the cheap breakfast and all those pointers and wavers..... 2) There's a sign getting off the ship saying "Please drive slowly". Things move at the pace of an Indian railway...... 3) Now, I'm not sure of this and I don't want to speak complete bollocks but I think those corrugated ramps are to make mud, ice, dirt and snow fall off trucks before entering the ship and hence making it dirty. I may be wrong.

@LifeistooshortCK

2 жыл бұрын

The corrugated ramps would make anything drop off I think including artificial limbs and my driving monocle. 👍

@adelarsen9776

2 жыл бұрын

@@LifeistooshortCK In Norway we have see-through bridges made of steel mesh which makes all vehicles and trucks drop the built up ice and snow into the river and not through the town where it can be a hazard and an eye-sore.

@LifeistooshortCK

2 жыл бұрын

@@adelarsen9776 never knew that. What a great idea.

@adelarsen9776

2 жыл бұрын

@@LifeistooshortCK Common on the E6 and E3 heading north. At the entrance and exit to the main roads going into and out of most towns and some villages.

@bobisleofman5540

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Ade I am totally fluent in talking bollocks!!! But I think the wobbly bits are to enable grip when disembarking

Has the need for masks and proving vaccinations been dropped as requirement to visit the Isle of Man?

@LifeistooshortCK

2 жыл бұрын

It looks like all Covid travel restrictions for Isle of Man were lifted on 1 April 2022 but it is always best to check the gov.im website before you travel 🙂