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Stephen Mann
Registrace 6. 08. 2018
Oslo Highlights
Highlights from our first ever cruise visit to Oslo on Saga's Spirit of Discovery.
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Morecambe Armed Forces Day 22nd June 2024
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Video showing the RAF Falcons Parachute Display team & Veterans Parade celebrating Armed Forces Day in Morecambe. #RAFfalcons#armedforcesday#leastweforget#morecambe#welovemorecambe#morecambebay
Photographing Cuckoos
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A short video plus slideshow following my very first viewing of the elusive & red listed Common Cuckoo. #cuckoo#springwatch
Farne Islands 2024
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Highlights of a Serenity boat cruise around the Farne Islands & landing on Inner Farne. #farneislands#nationaltrust#puffins#seahouses#serenityboattrips#northumberland#greyseals#
Great Tits Nesting Story 2024
zhlédnutí 19Před 3 měsíci
A slideshow & video clips of Great Tits from nest building to chicks fledging. #greattits#bbcspringwatch#nature#gardenbirds#greattitnestingcycle
Berwick Video
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A weekend away in Berwick upon Tweed walking the walls & witnessing the amazing Northern Lights from Friday 10th May 2024. #berwickupontweed#northernlights#aurora#royalborderbridge#berwickramparts#castlevalepark#riversidewalk#berwickboattrips
The Beauty of Morecambe Bay
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A video highlighting the views, amazing sunsets & birdlife of Morecambe Bay. #morecambe #morecambebay #sunsets #welovemorecambe#morecambebaygallery
Baylight 2024
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A video highlighting the BaylightMorecambe 2024 event & the Under the Sea Parade on Friday 16th February 2024. #baylightmorecambe #morecambe #morecambebay #welovemorecambe
Lisbon
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Saga's Spirit of Discovery in Lisbon on 23rd September 2023. A walk up Rua Augusta to the Elevador de Santa Justa & then to Rossio Square. #sagacruises #spiritofdiscovery #lisbon #pracadocomercio #pasteldenata #casadosbicos
Cagliari
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Spirit of Discovery visit to Cagliari 20th September 2023. A wander around the town en route to the St. Remy Bastion then an excursion to Monte Urpinu.
Palermo
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Saga's Spirit of Discovery visit to Palermo, Sicily on 19th September 2023. A wander around the very busy city. #sagacruises #spiritofdiscovery #quattrocanti #pretoriafountain #fountainofshame #cannoli
Visiting Heraklion & Plaka, on a cruise day to Crete.
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Saga's Spirit of Discovery visit to Crete on 17th September 2023. Saga trip to Plaka with views of Spinalonga. #sagacruises #spiritofdiscovery #crete #spinalonga #plaka #theisland #heraklion
A Cruise Day in Rhodes
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Trip to Lindos & the Acropolis followed by a wander around the Old Town of Rhodes. Spirit of Discovery docked on 16th September 2023. #sagacruises #spiritofdiscovery #acropolisoflindos #streetoftheknights #rhodes
Exploring the Old Town of Antalya
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Saga's Spirit of Discovery port of call to Antalya, Turkey on 15th September 2023
Ancient Sites of Cyprus near Limassol.
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Ancient Sites of Cyprus near Limassol.
Life onboard Saga's Spirit of Discovery
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Life onboard Saga's Spirit of Discovery
Aborted Arctic Northern Lights Cruise on Spirit of Discovery 2023
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Aborted Arctic Northern Lights Cruise on Spirit of Discovery 2023
Zimanga Private Game Reserve July 2023
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Zimanga Private Game Reserve July 2023
Excellent Steve.
@@firstfreonwarrior Thanks Paul. Pleased you enjoyed it.
Lovely filming. Good job, well done.
Glad you enjoyed it.
I agree with an earlier comment, themusic is too loud. Whilst i can hear the commentary more or less, the music is over intrusive.
Cracking little Video Stephen, well done
Thanks Paul.
Loved the video so much. May I ask how did you get such wonderful guide? If possible can you share the name of travel agency?
Google Trai Anfield Photographic Safaris & on her website click on small group safaris.
@@stephenmann9911 Thank you very much!
Looks a lovely spot, excellent Puffin captures Steve.
Thanks Paul, much appreciated.
Lovely set of videos and images Steve, they remind me of grumpy old guys when they first fledge. LOL!
Wonderful filming! Thanks for sharing! I will be looking into doing this cruise now😁
Great memories of our first ever cruise, thank you for taking the time to do this 😊😊
We have our first cruise with Saga booked this year. Your vlog has really given us a sense of what it will be like and we are so looking forward to it.
I am sure you will be very impressed.
nice video, going there next year. did you shoot the video with a GoPro or your camera?
Used my mobile phone during the day. Used my camera in the night hides as mobile phones not allowed due to light emitted from screen. You will have a brilliant time, it’s a first class reserve in all aspects from the game on show, the guides, accommodation & food.
My husband and I had a wonderful time on the Spirit of Discovery. We highly recommend it. Looking forward so much to our next cruise 🛳
We’ve never been on a Saga cruise but this has me interested
I’m sure you would love it. At first the prices seem more expensive than other brands but you get what you pay for. First class food & the most caring staff on the seas plus it’s all inclusive. No additional payments for specialty restaurants, premium drinks & spirits, wi - fi & a few excursions are included. Lead passenger has to be 50yrs or above remaining passenger at least 40yrs. Therefore no children on board. If you decide to book, book direct with Saga not through a TA & contact me again before you do as if you give them my details you will get 10% off.
Thanks so much for your reply, we’ve pretty much made up our minds to book for next year and I will mention you when we do. Thanks again
@@stephenmann9911 sorry meant to say I’ll contact you
Hmmmm just like a thought it would be, last hurrah and then the care home...... . Advice - Your video is too long and you need to speak up
Very nice video
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it.
We’re going on our first Saga cruise in June after a lacklustre Christmas/New Year cruise with P&O. We saw the Spirit of Discovery on a couple of stops and was impressed by all of the balcony cabins - only to find out that it ONLY had balcony cabins! I looked it up whilst on our cruise and booked a trip as soon as we got home! Now I’m doing my research. I didn’t expect to see ANY Saga Vlogs, but this is fantastic - thank you. Seeing the library has both my sister and I happy. I’m really looking forward to the trip, even more so having watched your informative video. I’m already confident that we will be saying goodbye to P&O, because the Saga itineraries are equally comparable when departing from the UK. 😊
Glad you enjoyed the video. A lot of P&O customers have made the switch to Saga. I am sure you will be impressed & will be booking further Saga Cruises in the future.
@@stephenmann9911 yes. I expect so! I’ve already told my cruising family and friends. This looks like how cruising SHOULD BE! ☺️
I ll join in next month
Just watched again Steve, the Dolphin shots are terrific.
Fantastic video, loved watching this series from your cruise 👍🙂🎥⛴️📷
Brilliant Steve! 👍🙂🎥⛴️📷
Thanks again, much appreciated.
Love it Steve🙂👍🎥⛴️📷
Thanks Dean
❤ excellent tommy fox 🦊
Pleased you enjoyed the video. Zimanga is a wonderful reserve.
Thank you for your Saga videos, so few people put Saga vibes on. Enjoyed.
Glad you enjoyed 😊
Nice pics.
Thanks, much appreciated.
Stephen, fabulous video with incredible scenery. We love Norway and have decided to book a Northern Lights cruise on Spirit of Discovery - your video has whetted our appetites. Just want to ask, are the coats everyone was wearing given out to all guests to keep? Thank you
Pleased you enjoyed the video. Yes, the coats are yours to keep & they also provide crampons for your boots. When you book they should ask you what size you need. They usually carry plenty of spares so if it doesn’t fit you can exchange for a different size.
Stephen, thank you so much for your prompt reply and all the info. The coats look fab!
Superb Steve👍🙂⛴️
Thanks Dean 🛳️📷🎥😎
Aw, Im watching this on a cold windy day in NE England and loving the memories your video is bringing back, Cant wait to be on a Saga cruise again, Thank you so much.
So pleased you enjoyed it. We too can't wait to be back on board.
Really enjoyed the video, Stephen, thank you! As a 'first timer', I'm considering a Saga cruise next year, but was worried about the food options for (awkward!😅) people like me who prefer not to eat meat. I was reassured that there seemed to be good vegetarian/vegan choices on the menus you showed.
They will cater for what ever your needs are. There are always a few vegetarian options on the lunch & evening meals & plenty on the buffet for breakfast in the Grill. If you have any allergies the head chef meets with passengers on the morning of the first sea day to discuss & if needed design a specific menu for you. Initially the cost seems expensive but it is very good value. Having cruised with other companies we are now committed to Saga.
@@stephenmann9911Thank you Steven, it sounds like I wouldn't have any problem there. Yes, I gather that a lot of things are included in the price with Saga, like gratuities and travel insurance, which might make the price seem higher at first.
Definitely! Have been and going again on Saturday. If you don’t like what’s on the menu you can choose a separate menu for veggies and vegans
@@janetowen4930 Oh OK thanks for the heads up! Enjoy your forthcoming trip. I hope you're going somewhere to escape the freezing cold weather here!?
Excellent work my friend.
Thanks Paul.
Well done Stephen a good sense of what it’s like on a Saga ship. So pleased you allowed time for crew show my personal favourite.
Thanks James, glad you enjoyed it. The Crew Show is always brilliant.
Great photos again , looks amazing 😊
Thank you. It was amazing & so was Saga’s organisation & crew.
Great video , very informative, loved the dolphins 😊
Glad you enjoyed it.
That evening we spent on the deck was spectacular Steve.
It certainly was. Hoping you have a similar experience(s) next March.
Can’t hear a word of commentary. Cut the music out please.
Sorry you had an issue but I checked it several times both on laptop & tv & the commentary was fine.
No problem at all hearing your voice over the sound track Steve 🙂👍🎥⛴️📷 just another wonderful video mate👍🙂🎥⛴️📷
Hi Stephen. I guess this "Let's Wing It Cruise" turned out better than a planned itinerary. 4 night of the Lights. I think you got more than your moneys worth on this trip, yes?
Absolutely, however, there were a number of passengers who were moaning / complaining that Saga had not delivered the cruise as advertised & were unhappy at not going into the Arctic Circle. I had quite a few discussions with disgruntled passengers & couldn’t believe their attitude. The welfare of everyone onboard has to be the Captain’s priority.
@@stephenmann9911 Well, I hope they had good travel insurance so they could file for a "Cruise not sailed as advertised" and see if they get any refunds for Captains discretion of passenger safety !! UGH, there are "Karen's" Everywhere !! booooo I thought 4 nights of lights were better than sailing all the way to the Arctic Circle to find them, meanwhile puking in the hallways due to severe storm motion sickness. Oh but then they could complain that the Captain put their lives in danger for sailing into a maelstrom storm on the North Sea !! ha ha ha ha
@@stephenmann9911 What do you think these people would have said if they got to experience a good Norwegian terrifying storm at sea, while lying with their arms around the toilet bowl and calling for the moose?
Ironically, the week after, were able to go right up north on spirit of Adventure although we didn’t get the northern lights you saw.
Yes I know, we had friends who were on your cruise.
I was on this cruise. Beautiful photography bringing back lovely memories, thank you
Stunning video so professionally filmed however you’re voice is almost inaudible due to the beautiful music - you can’t have both at that volume. I’ve no real idea of where you docked. A shame but keep them coming as your photography skills are excellent.
Thanks for the comment. It sounded OK when I was editing it & played back through the laptop but I agree with you that watching it on the TV the music was way louder.
Absolutely brilliant video Steve, thank you for sharing it🙂👍⛴️
Glad you enjoyed it
Some lovely footage and stills Steve - and wonderful memories too - thanks so much for documenting the trip!⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Thanks Trai, the trip was fabulous & I really enjoyed producing the video. It seems to have been well received.
Steve, another question - how did you pack your cameras/lens/batteries/laptops/external hard drives etc. for your flights? Did you have to pack in hold luggage or able to have in hand luggage? I've ordered the SA mains adaptors, thanks for the tip.
I was flying Emirates which has a limit of 7kg for carry on so no good for all my equipment. However they do allow 2x 23kg in economy so I purchased one of those camera hard cases. Pelican is the leading brand but really expensive. I purchased the Vanguard 46 ( not the foam insert option but the divider option where you can partition the case to match your equipment) off Amazon when they had a good deal. It did the job great & has a special valve that senses the difference in air pressure when in the hold. It’s steel lined & weighs approximately 7kg empty. I also purchased some fragile stickers to stick on the outside. Watch the CZcams video by Jared Lloyd-How I pack my big lenses. You cannot place any lithium ion type batteries or power banks etc in the hold so they have to be in carry on. So those together with my laptop I put in a rucksack as my carry on.
Steve - thank you again for this useful information.
Steve, thats really useful information, many thanks for responding. We are very excited about our trip - and hope we get a few images as good ss yours. If we think of anything else, ill get back to you. Thanks again.
Also does Zimanga have UK type mains sockets? Were you impacted by the power blackouts?
No you need to have a South African adapter. I bought a pack of 3 off Amazon as I was charging phone, camera batteries & using laptop.
Yes we had at least 2 x3 hour blackouts per day but Zimanga have their own generators which kick-in automatically. So you lose Wi-Fi temporarily. Wi-Fi was good in the main lodge but dodgy in my room.
Really enjoyed watching your video - gives a good feel for Zimanga. We are going in October - would appreciate any tips - e.g. what lens did you use for which activity, what clothing did you take (appreciate you were there middle of winter!), with hindsight what (if anything) would you do differently? We are confused regarding the tipping - what did you do? Was 10 days too long, did you have a day off? Many thanks.
1) Lens - game drives used 200-500mm f5.6, as light fades used 70-200mm f2.8, & for landscape 24-120 f4 2) Lens for overnight hides 70-200 f2.8 for close ups & 16-80mm f2.8 3) If you look on Zimanga’s website under activities you will see their recommendations for lenses for each hide 4) I took 2 cameras, one full frame and 1 crop which is useful & means you’re not frantically switching lenses for when the game approach close to the jeep. It also meant I had a spare camera for video in the overnight hides where mobile phones are not allowed due to light they emit from the screens. Majority of video was taken on my mobile phone. 5) Clothing- recommend layers. Being winter it was cold first thing in the morning & as the game drives ended in the evening. 6) We were there for 7 days & it was a full on schedule. Left at 6am every morning & got back 10- 10:15ish for breakfast. Lunch at 1pm & off at 2pm for afternoon activity returning 6-6:30. Dinner at 7- 7:15. 7) Tipping- I tipped our guide every day & tipped the rest of the staff by putting cash in an envelope when checking out. You can also use credit card to tip & also settle your account. 8)I also took a travel tripod for the Astro photography. You don’t need a tripod for the hides as they are provided.
Really enjoyed this Steve, youve made a fine job of putting it all together, some nice stills in there too, great reminder of our trip....Cheers Steve.
You're welcome & you did make one or two cameo appearances🙂