"Not really a boat person, lets get back in the air" 🤣Having done it a few times I can say that landing at wellington airport in a strong crosswind will fix that. Great Video.

New Zealand has been #1 on my bucket list for years. This video reminds me that it's still #1. 🤎

@MervynPartin

9 ай бұрын

It definitely deserves to be #1. We went in 2016, picking up our campervan in Christchurch, toured South Island, took the Ferry to Wellington, toured North Island and finally flew home from Auckland. My wife said it was our best holiday ever, and so do I. Go for it.

Fantastic. Worth the extra $80. Really enjoyed the trip. NEW zealand is my favourite country. Very beautiful.

As a regular traveler on the Interislander, it was super weird to see Jeb sitting in the exact same seat I always choose in the Plus Lounge. I have found over the years that the Plus Lounge is well worth the additional cost. Fun fact: the window in the lounges are tinted, so you can see out but people standing on the deck can’t see in. And some people that stand on the deck aren’t aware that the lounge is there. Consequently you can sometimes observe some… interesting… behavior.

@binchickenstoleyourchips

Жыл бұрын

it was weird to see him standing in the place i did on my way to school camp years ago

@fallenangel_899

Жыл бұрын

uh oh xD

@NooneListensToAWordISay

Жыл бұрын

@@fallenangel_899 During a weekday sailing I once saw a guy who thought he was alone on the deck perform an entire dance routine. There was no music, just this lone guy dancing away. One of the more entertaining crossings I've experienced... The few others in the Lounge were also impressed...

@GreenerGrass

Жыл бұрын

Sorry your secret is out about the best seats in the lounge🤣

This ship was originally built for Irish Ferries in the 1990s as the Isle of Inisfree she was then chartered to this company in the 2000’s and was then bought outright , the new Isle of Inisfree now runs between Dover and Calais on the Channel Crossing as one of three Irish Ferries Vessels on the Route

@yahoooooooooooo.oooooooooooooo

Жыл бұрын

I'm irish

@Therealprinceofcobh

Жыл бұрын

@@yahoooooooooooo.oooooooooooooo cen ait tu ar do conai, Agus cen phairt a rugadh tu e sa Eireann

@yahoooooooooooo.oooooooooooooo

Жыл бұрын

@@Therealprinceofcobh Dfás mé suas I Ros Comáin agus tá mé fós Ann. Cad fút?

@johanmeischke9189

Жыл бұрын

Now that I didn't know

@jmcgrath7658

Жыл бұрын

Still remember the fantastic Irish Ferries crew letting 10 year old me visit the bridge on the Innisfree in June 1997 just after it started on the Pembroke-Rosslare route!

This is exactly the kind of video I love to watch. I highly doubt I will ever visit New Zealand in my lifetime, but I truly enjoyed seeing it in your video. I would have absolutely LOVED that ferry ride, and being able to experience it through your video was a real pleasure.

@GreenerGrass

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching, Jim!!

@MrRamyon74

Жыл бұрын

We would love you to come down this way though Jim 🙂

@bendavis6530

Жыл бұрын

Aw cmon it’s not much further than Hawaii ❤😂

@freddiejames7642

Жыл бұрын

@@GreenerGrass Jeb I,m a huge fan keep up the great videos

@TheButlerNZ

Жыл бұрын

@@GreenerGrass Is the reply to my comment real, or a scammer using your profile pic (Yet another Wats app or Text Me scam profile...

I went across at night, very still night. It was just beautiful. We had company accross the strait an Albatross was following the ship.I don’t know whether you went further South than shown in your videos Milford Sound & the surrounding areas is just beyond beautiful. I have been to Norway,in my opinion the Fjordland in NZ is the most spectacular scenery I have ever seen .

@jimmunro4649

Жыл бұрын

Yes South Island is Better also Where I live Right at bottom in Southland

I live in the South Island so have travelled on this Ferry quite often. I enjoy it when it's quite rough and the waves splash up the windows lol. Also have often watched dolphins riding the waves alongside the boat and dashing across the bow.

I have done that crossing 4 times. 3 times were perfect but the last time I thought we were going to die, it was so rough. People were throwing up everywhere. I said I will never do it again! Of course, that was many years ago and I guess the ferries have improved since then. But you never know what the sea is going to be like.

What a laugh!!! The strait was in a docile mood for you....having travelled in 5 m swells that sea was calm as.

The ferry is so much fun. Amazing views. When I did it there was a junior rugby team on board & they performed the Haka. Great. And oh yes, I flew back ... windy landing in Wellington the scariest ever!

I've always enjoyed your videos and as an American expat living here in New Zealand, I was really excited to see this one. Enjoy your time in New Zealand!!! If you get the chance and have the time, get on up to the far north and see some of the world’s finest beaches. Congratulations on 500k subscribers. Been a long time viewer...

500k subscribers!! 💪🏼

Oh, your video brings great memories back, when I did it in 1993. Thank you very much, Suzanne and Jeb, for sharing your wonderful documentary video with us.

@GreenerGrass

Жыл бұрын

Many thanks! We so appreciate all of your support through the years!!

You two are well travelled. Good to see you in the land of the long white cloud

When my wife and I took the interislander the sea was calm, as well. That was in September 1996....long time ago, but we will never forget it.

You guys are just so relaxing to watch. Thank you for that.

The was a calm day crossing Cook Strait. 'InterCity' bus is usually late, as it originates in Christchurch. The Kaitaki Plus Lounge is located in the quietest area of Kaitaki. Interislander is the ferry operation of Kiwirail - a government own company. On of the ferries - Aratere, carries both rail, vehicles and passengers.There is a misconception that you don't need reservations but you do, especially foot passengers. The 4 ferries main role is freight trucks, followed by vans/cars with drivers and passengers and foot passengers are at the bottom of the list. I am still curious if you guys traveled on the Northern Explorer train from Wellington to Auckland.

Very beautiful New Zealand tour videos,useful detailed information congratulations 👌👌👌

I’m on this same ship in a few months, I’m so looking forward to it. Thanks for showing how nice a journey it will be

Yeah that was a calm crossing of the cook strait... its in the top 5 roughest bodies of water in the world..one of other others in at the bottom of the south island!! Having traveled on the ferries many times on some pretty rough sailings, I always enjoy a calm one!! And on the pronunciation of the place names, said like a New Zealander! 5/5👍

Highly recommend this trip. The view of the coasts of both North and South Islands is stunning.

Oh Jeb that isn’t a massive ship! The big cruise liners come into Picton on a regular basis in cruise season and they make the ferry look small!

Looks amazing! Thank you for this video.

Hello Jeb Sir, You narrate all of your videos with absolute perfection. Loved every bit of this video as well. Keep doing it. You are Awesome.

Ahh Wellington...my old stomping grounds! Great video Mr. Brooks!

Amazing video from my home country it is a amazing trip over the straight - dxrk Hope you enjoyed my country and cant wait to see more great videos!

I actually enjoy the whole interislander experience, done it a few times now in various weathers and still rate it as a trip within a trip, truly unique.

500K! you're unstoppable my friend. Happy for all your success, well deserved. :)

I absolutely loved NZ. Picton and Wellington were great.

Wonderful video guys! Congrats on 500K!

My wife and I did the ferry from Wellington to Pickton back in 1999. That was 23 years ago. I’m not sure what the ships name was nor the ferry line. But, the ferry did accommodate train cars. I specifically remember watching them load up. We also booked first class/premium. It was a nice little lounge that no one else used except us as I recall it was only US$30 per person more than the regular ticket. There was no special meal involved in the lounge, but it did include snacks and beverages as part of the fare. I would highly recommend this trip to anyone who goes to New Zealand.

So glad you enjoyed the strait crossing and a perfect day!!

I flew to Picton once from Wellington and the views are just as spectacular, a totally different view than the ferry, I would recommend doing that flight just once to experience it.

Aotearoa… ❣️❣️❣️ see you in March 2023. i’m coming home

What a lovely trip report.

So cool thank you. Look at all that food.

Glad you are enjoying your time here in NZ. You may wish to let people know that the premier lounge is 18+. It includes all the food, drinks both alcoholic and non alcoholic. As it has limited capacity it’s never as crowded as the rest of the ferry. Something to keep in mind if you are travelling at peak season. When all the ferries had rail decks, it was great to watch the wagons stunted on and how the effected the level of the ship.

@brunoliddle

Жыл бұрын

" You may wish to let people know that the premier lounge is 18+...." SOLD!

@ftw7026

Жыл бұрын

Spent the extra 80 dollars to purely enjoy the fact it was 18+ when I went haha Definitely worth the cost

Great video. Love seeing you start doing some voyages on the water!

So nice mate. We are about to embark in April and this is a fantastic introduction for a wee-little-bit warm up. Well-done!

Love this . I used to love the ferry especially going from Wellington to Picton, When we lived in Picton we had a boat & loved exploring the sounds with dolphins swimming around us. Recently I did the ferry to Shetland Islands- & Newcastle to Amsterdam . A favourite was from Greece to Venice where we slept in our camper & was near the railing.Next year I am going from Barcelona to Genoa by ferry.

Next time your here in Nw Zealand, you should compare Your interisland ferry to the Blue bridge ferry’s which follow the same routes as the inter islander ones. They too do the ferry trips from Picton to wellinton, wellington to picton. Using the native language of New Zealand this phrase, Kia pai tō rā, in english means, Have a good day!

That journey is amazing. I did it back in 2004

Great video Jeb, congrats on 500k subscribers!! Way to go !!!

@GreenerGrass

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! We appreciate your long-time support!

Safe travels in the New Year... I wish you the best in this Holiday Season...

500 K subscribers Jeb! Congrats

I travelled that route back in 2004. It was lovely

Lived in Nelson for years. And did this trip to the north island many times with my young twin daughters,what an adventure it was,great👍

First 😊 Good job on 500K subs!

Been travelling with the ferry for years but never bothered to check out the lounge...food sure looks good!

You got a great day and Cook Straight was very very gentle for you it is seldom calmer

I just have to say that you are your wife are so adorable together! I like how you guys do all these videos together now!

Grats on 500k subs Jeb!!!

BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY WOW !! LOVE THE FARRY BEAUTIFUL !!

Great ferry ride - it's amazing all of the amenities considering it's just a three-hour trip!

Very interesting and informative. It looked like a fun way to see a country.

Greetings thanks for a wonderful tour it was beautiful stay safe and blessed

Years ago I went on the Arahura, took the truck on, parked up and went into the truckers lounge. 3 Navy guys came in,the seas were pretty rough that day. One of the Sailors was seasick, yep,a Sailor, seasick.

As a kiwi, I have traveled many times on the Interislander mainly when it was operated by NZ Rail. The seats were hard, there was a very small gift shop that sold gimicky items, no movies and the pies (the old railways ones) could break teeth. I traveled frequently on the Aranui and was singularly unimpressed with the experiene. This video demonstrated an incredible turn around in traveling across Cook Strait. Great video.

@jeanmitchell-brown322

10 ай бұрын

Reading your post brought back memories of when I was a young girl and my Mum taking me from Wellington to Auckland on the old rattlers that used to do the journey. The highlight for me was when we used to stop at Taihape for a pie and a cup of tea - the tea handed to you in the old white railway cups and saucers. Those were the days. I am old and grey now and live in Australia, but I loved hearing your story.

New Zealand is on my bucket list and it is every bit as beautiful as I had imagined. The only other places I had seen it was in the movie, Lord of The Rings. Thank you so very much for allowing us to ride along on your breathtaking trip. Kev

@caravanlifenz

Жыл бұрын

Lake Tekapo (when the lupins are out in springtime) is one of my favourite places in NZ. There's an amazing calmness about the lake and the little town of Tekapo.

@johnwilson5743

Жыл бұрын

Hi Kevin. Have you also seen The Last Samuri starring Tom Cruise? Filmed in New Zealand because we had a Mountain that looked just like Mt Fuji in Japan. There have been dozens of movies filmed in New Zealand, not just LOTR. The TV shows Zena, Warrior Princess plus Hercules starring Keven Sorbo were all filmed here. The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, Whale Rider. I don't want to drown you with hundreds of lists of movie names. Oh the number one grossing movie, Avatar plus the follow-ups (Avatar 2 has just been released, plus 3 and 4 were all filmed here in New Zealand. James Cameron has lived here for many, many years.

@kevinamsteam7816

Жыл бұрын

@@johnwilson5743 WOW! Thanks for the hot tips! I will check them out!

Super camera work. I enjoyed it all😊 Music4/10

Congratulations on your 500k subscribers 👏👏💐

I have taken this ferry twice, once in 1992, when it had a smashing 70s retro jukebox and once in 2002.

Excellent Mr Brook I enjoyed very much Tku

Another very enjoyable video Jeb. I did that journey earlier in the year back in August, an absolute must for any visitor to New Zealand. The views as you leave Wellington, enter and cross the Cook Strait and of course sailing through the Marlborough Sounds coming into Picton are all equally amazing!

Excellent video guys!

Beautifully done Jeb and Susann. The views were breathtaking, and the trip looked fun and easy despite the early angst with the bus. You guys keep adding to my bucket list. Well done!

That was head and shoulders above The Blue Line experience that I've had.

Wellington to Blenheim by plane is 80km/50 miles, making it one of the shortest commercial flights in the world. If you want to know how bad it can get in Cook Strait, have a search for MV Wahine. And it's not the worst maritime disaster in Cook Strait, but because it was recent enough to be captured on film it's more widely known than the wreck of the SS Penguin.

@juliaforsyth8332

Жыл бұрын

Yes, but Tropical Storm Giselle didn't help matters!

Love all your videos keep it up

Absolutely fabulous…

We are travelling to NZ in June. Can't wait

@Devilofdoom

Жыл бұрын

Well when traveling between islands, use the Bluebridge or fly, don't use Interislander. Kaitaki shat itself in the straight the other week. Lost power and almost got thrown into rocks. Aratere has a history of issues too.

Congratulations on breaking 500k!

Some Tips: 1. go outside, even if its rough you don't want to be inside when its bad. 2. If its late and you need to sleep just sleep under the table, its very common on the night ferries. 3. Check the weather the furry does run in very rough weather, I once went in over 7 M swells.

Congratulations on 500k subscribers.

We did this crossing 5 years ago now, as foot passengers. We had beautiful weather and a calm sea. Watching this vid brings back fantastic memories of our 1-month trip in NZ. By the way - as a Dutchie it was a nice surprise to see where the ship was build - Krimpen aan den IJssel - Holland, way back in 1995. See builders plate at funnel.

Interesting seeing how the kiwi’s cross between their islands! If you’re ever considering visiting Tasmania, you should compare this ferry to it’s Australian counterpart, the Spirit of Tasmania, which I happen to be sailing on right now! Would make a great vid!

I went on the ferries that preceeded rhis. Really good crossing, free cinema, reasonable food. Good value.

great video!

Very beautiful country... hopefully one day I can visit there...

I once spent 10 hour's on that exact boat on a horrific crossing. It's so nice seeing you enjoying it though

I called this one last week! 🤣 When I rhode this Ferry in 2019 in the opposite direction their were several trucks of sheep on board so we were graced with noisey sheep every time we where around the car deck.

When I went north to south my ferry journey connected with the train and my case was checked all the way through to Christchurch and we picked up the train in Picton with a shuttle bus to get between the two - excellent idea!

I only took it from the North to the South Island. I loved that you drop off your rental car at the ferry terminal in Wellington and pick up a new one in Picton on the same reservation (as long as you spent 72 hrs per island on the same reservation.

Jeb, you have the ability to make any travel experience look amazing. Interislander is a great experience, the team behind it are amazing and dedicated. Just try it on a rocking Cook Strait sometime though and you might change your opinion when the fierce NZ weather comes into play!!! 🤣 You picked a great day. Is a treacherous stretch of ocean at times (no fault of the ferry operator of course)

Spectacular country 😊😊

Loved your account of our Interislander.. got yourself a new subscriber:)

@GreenerGrass

Жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard! Thank you!

Jeb!! congratulations on your 500k great vlog!!I have traveled on that ferry back in day when it ran for P&O Portsmouth it was called Pride of Cherbourg nice ship back then!!it belonged to Irish ferries first.

I live in Auckland, Nz and love this ferry trip that done a few times

Hi Jeb Brooks, this was a fanstastic find. I am going.

Hi Jeb and Suzanne, congratulations on reaching 500000 subscribers!

Hi jeb I love your videos and I’m a huge fan

Loved the video. Well done. Well paced, good storytelling. I'm a NZ er who hasn't been on the inter ilander ferries since 1999, so it was good to see how it looks now. Thank you

Love watching all your videos Jeb. Even though I am a Kiwi (live and bred NZ) still love viewing all videos on you travels all around the World. Must be great to have Heeeeeaps of Doe Rey Me ( means money. LOL) Just teasing mate. Please Jeb. Keep up the great videos you keep on offering everyone who tunes to your site.

That's smooth. On a rougher crossing water can splash up to deck 5 or higher.

In January 2023 I was in New Zealand for 10 days. I went to Kaikoura, Wellington, Rotorua and Auckland. I was on that ferry on the 8th of Jan. The water was rough and we didn't go on the deck because it was freezing when we went. I then went to the Cook Islands but the Ferry is AMAZING.

You had such a calm day. You should see it on the wild days - it's all rock and roll 😅

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year 🎄👵

@jebbrooks that was great journey mate,,,, great to see once more memories, miss so much a kiwis country, people was so kindly 😀

I'm just like you Jeb when it comes to being late, smart move working in that buffer time. That lounge looked awesome! It's interesting that they have several lounges as upgrade options, even the free lounge areas looked pretty comfortable. Did you get a chance to look into the other lounges to see what the differences were? You guys def. lucked out on the weather for your crossing, those views were awesome!