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I just adore your videos! Not only do they make me want to go on a cruise, there are so many more places getting added to my bucket list just by seeing you explore them ❤
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You're right on so many points about Newport. It's a 1 1/2 hour drive for us and is a perfect long weekend away. Been going for years and I still love it!
Newport is accessible from either New York or Boston... Kind of. New York and Boston are linked by Acela, which is one of our very few higher speed trains. And between them is Providence Rhode Island, which is also worth a visit. From there you can catch a bus to Newport. Or rent a car, if that's more your speed.
Ahh, so great to hear how Newport is connected without the need to travel by sea - thanks for this info. Thanks very much for watching my video, and therefore supporting my little channel! 😊
Dear Fraser, Re the Breakers, FYI, a goodly part of the furnishings were "looted" by the Vanderbilt family from the remains of the Grandes Tuileries Palace in Paris, which was looted and then partially burned during the French Commune of 1871 (the furnishings themselves had been spared destruction -- they were removed before the Palace had been burned). Additionally, a goodly portion of the furnishings were purchased from the the Duke and Duchess of Orléans, the direct descendants of Louis XVI, who while still quite wealthy, were in need of liquid assets. Finally, the Vanderbilts purchased other "requested" items from the Hotel Drout, Paris, a famous auction house which sourced the items (meaning looted them). In today's world, none of this would have been allowed to leave France. The next time you are in New York, please go visit the Frick Museum on East 71st and Fifth Avenue --- only because the Frick Family and the Vanderbilts were in a competition as to who could "loot" the most from "les décombres" of Versailles, Fontainebleau, les Tuileries, etc. The Frick Mansion is more Versailles than Versailles. The Frick family had entire rooms of Fontainebleau "vandalisées" and carted off, literally piece by piece to the United States. Ditto the Vanderbilts for Versailles. This was a national shame then and it remains a national shame now. Lulú du Furet, by her real name Marie-France d'Asnières Paris 16eme
Oh my goodness! I had no idea about this - how remarkable and interesting! I’ll need to make sure I return at some point. Thanks so much for this context - fascinating!
Glad you got a better look at Newport this time. It looks a lovely town and area. Look forward to next port. You always explain everything so well, so thank you.
We loved Newport! We didn't have anything in particular planned that day that I can recall. I think we did some light shopping for souvenirs and then there was a historical museum with a self-guided walking tour/scavenger hunt that we took the map for and went wandering with.
The tender issues are more indicative of cruise lines building ships that are continually increasing in size and sending them to destinations that don't have the infrastructure to handle them. A city like Newport goes into meltdown when dealing with a ship over about 2000 passengers as they just can't handle the volume of tender activity needed to get everyone ashore in a timely manner.
Thanks for watching, Scott. Really good point - I saw the smaller ship docked with us operate with no lines, so maybe you’re absolutely right - it must be a nightmare welcoming so many people. Maybe we’ll see in future where only the smaller ships will tender here - who knows…!!
@@FraserAtSea thanks for the kind reply. I really love watching your videos and exploring through your lens. I love how you always try and find the hood in any situation you can. Very refreshing.
This is a wonderful vlog! I am going on the Breakaway on 9/1 for Canada/New England and Newport was cancelled due to it being Labor Day Weekend and the crowds would have been too much. I live in a tourist town and people flock here by train and in the fall, boat (SeaStreak) for leaf peeping and it is crazy busy and crowded, so I get it and sympathize with the Bar Harbor residents. I'm so excited for my trip and I'm enjoying your videos! I guess the person who made your coffee is a fan of the TV show "Fraiser" and maybe not the 78th Fraser Highlanders, lol (I play the pipes).
@@momthechauffer ahh, what a huge compliment - thanks so much - I’m so glad you’re enjoying. Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment here - helloooooo! 👋🏼 😊
Glad you got to see the mansions in Newport this time! I have never cruised to there we have always driven but agree to visit would be much better to drive there. Extend your stay after landing in Boston or New York it's about equidistance from both. As always enjoyed your videos and your positive attitude. Looking forward to the rest of the series.
Thanks so much for watching - I’m so glad you continue to enjoy! I would never think to extend a New York trip with a trip here, but I’m in such agreement with you. Thanks for your support!!
Noooo! Not the kazoo clown music again! Still, I'm so glad you enjoyed Newport and sending you wishes for more timely debark/embarkations in the future!
That was fun, as usual. Sorry about your disembarkation and embarkation experience. It’s not the end for small ports, though, you just need to be on the right ship. The Jewel/Prima class ships are perfect for places like Newport - fewer people, and maybe no need to tender (mind, I do like a tender, Mykonos/Santorini are my favourites). Keep those megaships for the Caribbean where most people just want to go to the private beaches. Wow, those ‘cottages’! Not ‘line’ Fraser, queue! Or maybe alternate between them. for the Yanks! O’Sheehan’s is my favourite place at sea, though it is weird that if you order a starter and a main they bring them about two minutes apart. Asking the lovely staff members to stagger helps, but we’ve taken to not ordering the main until we’ve finished the starter. I love the potato skins shepherds pie, and the little fish and chips thingies. We’ve never managed to catch Choir of Man, it does look good (mind, have they ever actually seen a British pub?). It always seems to be Blazing Boots on the ships we use… maybe we do need to get on a huge ship! Steve and I always sit on the front row nowadays so as not to be distracted by folk videoing bits of the show. Blooming vloggers, eh? Roll on the next film - Mart
Ha, I love this comment. Yeah, I should maybe ask them to stagger it, but to be honest I’m happy with it coming close together - I usually hate waiting once I’ve ordered - I just want to eat, so am always happy when it arrives, haha! So it’s YOUR head that’s getting in the way when I’m trying to get the perfect shot in the theatre, hahah! Thanks a lot for watching, again! 😊
Great video and commentary! I went to Newport on Princess last year and am stopping there again with Princess this year. I think our time in port is longer. And my memory from last year is that the tender boats were large and ran one right after the other so the waits on each end were not long. I did a really interesting historical walking tour last year, emphasizing the colonial history and slave trade. This year, i am looking forward to the Cliff Walk.
Ahh, I did consider a walking tour - the history here really is fascinating, isn’t it? The Cliff Walk is so so worth it! Good choice to do it with Princess - I’d like to cruise with them again at some point!
@FraserAtSea because of its outstanding harbor, Newport was an economic powerhouse. At one point, it's population was greater than New York City's. It was the central point for shipping, barrel-making, and rum. Sugar and slaves came in; rum, barrels, products derived from whales, and other goods went out. And a center for whaling.
5pm tender return was my guess. Taking four of our adult kids to the Bahamas for our last New Year’s living in America. Chose Royal Caribbean mainly because the ship docks at all ports. Have heard a great many tender related stories of missed or might as well be missed ports, not to mention waiting times, and well, “making the best of things” like tender lines isn’t my superpower😂.
wow, Newport off/on was bad .. ugh I hate that ! I sooooo don't like standing that long, so I'd find a place to sit and wait .. and wait .. yeah hopefully a beer or coffee, and wait ... :)
My favorite thing on O'Sheehan's is to order 'off the menu,' a big ole' bowl of guacamole and some chips with some salsa! Perfect (high calorie, though!) snack!!! The LeChon is also good. Is Pincho's Tapas Bar still on the Escape? It was my favorite specialty restaurant on that ship! We did Newport on our own as well --- we had MUCH more time. The whole walk, all the ships, everything. We did 18000 steps that day!
Ahh, glad to hear you also enjoyed exploring Newport - such a pretty port! I do think that restaurant is on there, yes! I didn’t eat there though so not 100% sure - I opted for Cagney’s instead 🤤 Thanks for watching, Sherry Ann!
Another excellent video! Hope you get another crack at Newport in a future trip, touring the mansions is a lot of fun. Thanks for your hard work in putting these together💜
That chandelier looks like they've made it from the stair panels. If you look down the stairs the Swarski inserts are missing so l know l'm right! For entertainment purposes only!
Oh, please do get excited for Newport - it’s such a gorgeous part of the world! Enjoy your time with HAL - I’ve got my series from Rotterdam coming soon - stay tuned! :)
@@FraserAtSea Thx. Don't want to go back to London unless absolutely necessary. Happy in Nth Cyprus. BUT hopefully we'll see on one of our cruises. For entertainment /educational purposes only!
Hi Fraser, I had to laugh about the tenderline. We had the same at teo ports with a British Cruise on the Dawn. 😅. I think they have to reassess their tender process. Looking forward to do be bqck on NCL on my TA this winter.
Hey! Thanks for watching, and for taking the time to comment! I’d love a TA with NCL - so much time to relax and enjoy the ship! Sorry you also had horror lines, haha! Which port were you visiting when that happened?
Hello! Don’t worry - you’re right! I took this cruise last year, but actually spent most of last year ‘at sea’, so it’s taken me a while to stagger through my content! Thanks so much for watching!!
Hey Tammy! Off the top of my head, I’m not sure, but you’re right - not enough, haha! After similar chaos with MSC, I did wonder if it’s a fault of the port, rather than the cruise line - who knows…!! Thanks again!
Why on earth don't they put on multiple tenders when they have lots of passengers ? It's not rocket science. This would quite honestly put me off cruising if I had the money to do it.
Oh, it’s so annoying. To be honest, there are a lot of limitations with this port. For starters, the docking port in the town wouldn’t allow more boats. Tricky for them to organise, for sure. Thanks for watching!
It actually is a frosted window facing the corridor. It’s a nice design touch from NCL to make you feel less like you’re staying on the inside of the ship. I really do like it actually - really unusual!
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I just adore your videos! Not only do they make me want to go on a cruise, there are so many more places getting added to my bucket list just by seeing you explore them ❤
Hi Nicola, thanks a lot for watching - great to hear you’re enjoying what I’m creating - that means a lot! Also, sorry to your credit card for all of these new bucket list items being added, haha!
Thanks for your support! :)
What stunning houses and views. I could find myself falling I. Love with that port. So glad you got to properly explore this time
Yeah, it was SUCH a gorgeous place. While I was gutted I didn’t get to enjoy my visit here last time, it was so worth it after this time - beautiful!
You're right on so many points about Newport. It's a 1 1/2 hour drive for us and is a perfect long weekend away. Been going for years and I still love it!
Thanks so much for watching. I’m so jealous that you live 1 1/2 hours away - I’d love that! Enjoy your next visit 😊!
Glad you got to enjoy Newport. It's 90 minutes from me and I enjoy the occasional visit.
Oh, I’m so jealous you’re so close to there - such a beautiful port!
Newport is accessible from either New York or Boston... Kind of. New York and Boston are linked by Acela, which is one of our very few higher speed trains. And between them is Providence Rhode Island, which is also worth a visit. From there you can catch a bus to Newport. Or rent a car, if that's more your speed.
Ahh, so great to hear how Newport is connected without the need to travel by sea - thanks for this info. Thanks very much for watching my video, and therefore supporting my little channel! 😊
Dear Fraser,
Re the Breakers, FYI, a goodly part of the furnishings were "looted" by the Vanderbilt family from the remains of the Grandes Tuileries Palace in Paris, which was looted and then partially burned during the French Commune of 1871 (the furnishings themselves had been spared destruction -- they were removed before the Palace had been burned). Additionally, a goodly portion of the furnishings were purchased from the the Duke and Duchess of Orléans, the direct descendants of Louis XVI, who while still quite wealthy, were in need of liquid assets. Finally, the Vanderbilts purchased other "requested" items from the Hotel Drout, Paris, a famous auction house which sourced the items (meaning looted them). In today's world, none of this would have been allowed to leave France.
The next time you are in New York, please go visit the Frick Museum on East 71st and Fifth Avenue --- only because the Frick Family and the Vanderbilts were in a competition as to who could "loot" the most from "les décombres" of Versailles, Fontainebleau, les Tuileries, etc. The Frick Mansion is more Versailles than Versailles. The Frick family had entire rooms of Fontainebleau "vandalisées" and carted off, literally piece by piece to the United States. Ditto the Vanderbilts for Versailles. This was a national shame then and it remains a national shame now.
Lulú du Furet,
by her real name Marie-France d'Asnières
Paris 16eme
Oh my goodness! I had no idea about this - how remarkable and interesting! I’ll need to make sure I return at some point.
Thanks so much for this context - fascinating!
Glad you got a better look at Newport this time. It looks a lovely town and area. Look forward to next port. You always explain everything so well, so thank you.
Thanks so much for your support by watching, Hazel - it’s so appreciated. I’ll gladly show you the next port too - stay tuned! 😊 😉
We loved Newport! We didn't have anything in particular planned that day that I can recall. I think we did some light shopping for souvenirs and then there was a historical museum with a self-guided walking tour/scavenger hunt that we took the map for and went wandering with.
AH-HA! We're in the video! My wife and I are walking toward you at 17:16. She's wearing the burgundy sweater.
Ahh, what are the chances of this?! That’s so funny! Thanks for agreeing to be co-stars 😂 I’m glad you found me, haha!
There is a lot more traffic in Newport in the summer. We did the entire cliff walk 20 some years ago. Thd red zone was finding your way over boulders.
Oh wow - I didn’t realise red would be boulder scrambling - useful information to put here. Thanks for this!
The tender issues are more indicative of cruise lines building ships that are continually increasing in size and sending them to destinations that don't have the infrastructure to handle them. A city like Newport goes into meltdown when dealing with a ship over about 2000 passengers as they just can't handle the volume of tender activity needed to get everyone ashore in a timely manner.
Thanks for watching, Scott. Really good point - I saw the smaller ship docked with us operate with no lines, so maybe you’re absolutely right - it must be a nightmare welcoming so many people. Maybe we’ll see in future where only the smaller ships will tender here - who knows…!!
@@FraserAtSea thanks for the kind reply. I really love watching your videos and exploring through your lens. I love how you always try and find the hood in any situation you can. Very refreshing.
This is a wonderful vlog! I am going on the Breakaway on 9/1 for Canada/New England and Newport was cancelled due to it being Labor Day Weekend and the crowds would have been too much. I live in a tourist town and people flock here by train and in the fall, boat (SeaStreak) for leaf peeping and it is crazy busy and crowded, so I get it and sympathize with the Bar Harbor residents. I'm so excited for my trip and I'm enjoying your videos! I guess the person who made your coffee is a fan of the TV show "Fraiser" and maybe not the 78th Fraser Highlanders, lol (I play the pipes).
@@momthechauffer ahh, what a huge compliment - thanks so much - I’m so glad you’re enjoying. Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment here - helloooooo! 👋🏼 😊
Loved The Breakers, too bad you werent able to go inside❤
Oh, I know. An excuse to go back, right?! Thanks for watching!
Great vlog Fraser new port looks lovely 😻
Thanks, Christine. A stunning port - you MUST add it to your list at some point!
Glad you got to see the mansions in Newport this time! I have never cruised to there we have always driven but agree to visit would be much better to drive there. Extend your stay after landing in Boston or New York it's about equidistance from both. As always enjoyed your videos and your positive attitude. Looking forward to the rest of the series.
Thanks so much for watching - I’m so glad you continue to enjoy! I would never think to extend a New York trip with a trip here, but I’m in such agreement with you. Thanks for your support!!
Noooo! Not the kazoo clown music again! Still, I'm so glad you enjoyed Newport and sending you wishes for more timely debark/embarkations in the future!
Ha, this is funny - that music is so perfect for a situation with a problem in it, haha! Thanks a lot for continuing to watch my videos!
That was fun, as usual. Sorry about your disembarkation and embarkation experience. It’s not the end for small ports, though, you just need to be on the right ship. The Jewel/Prima class ships are perfect for places like Newport - fewer people, and maybe no need to tender (mind, I do like a tender, Mykonos/Santorini are my favourites). Keep those megaships for the Caribbean where most people just want to go to the private beaches.
Wow, those ‘cottages’!
Not ‘line’ Fraser, queue! Or maybe alternate between them. for the Yanks!
O’Sheehan’s is my favourite place at sea, though it is weird that if you order a starter and a main they bring them about two minutes apart. Asking the lovely staff members to stagger helps, but we’ve taken to not ordering the main until we’ve finished the starter. I love the potato skins shepherds pie, and the little fish and chips thingies.
We’ve never managed to catch Choir of Man, it does look good (mind, have they ever actually seen a British pub?). It always seems to be Blazing Boots on the ships we use… maybe we do need to get on a huge ship! Steve and I always sit on the front row nowadays so as not to be distracted by folk videoing bits of the show. Blooming vloggers, eh?
Roll on the next film - Mart
Ha, I love this comment. Yeah, I should maybe ask them to stagger it, but to be honest I’m happy with it coming close together - I usually hate waiting once I’ve ordered - I just want to eat, so am always happy when it arrives, haha!
So it’s YOUR head that’s getting in the way when I’m trying to get the perfect shot in the theatre, hahah!
Thanks a lot for watching, again! 😊
Great video and commentary! I went to Newport on Princess last year and am stopping there again with Princess this year. I think our time in port is longer. And my memory from last year is that the tender boats were large and ran one right after the other so the waits on each end were not long. I did a really interesting historical walking tour last year, emphasizing the colonial history and slave trade. This year, i am looking forward to the Cliff Walk.
Ahh, I did consider a walking tour - the history here really is fascinating, isn’t it? The Cliff Walk is so so worth it!
Good choice to do it with Princess - I’d like to cruise with them again at some point!
@FraserAtSea because of its outstanding harbor, Newport was an economic powerhouse. At one point, it's population was greater than New York City's. It was the central point for shipping, barrel-making, and rum. Sugar and slaves came in; rum, barrels, products derived from whales, and other goods went out. And a center for whaling.
5pm tender return was my guess. Taking four of our adult kids to the Bahamas for our last New Year’s living in America. Chose Royal Caribbean mainly because the ship docks at all ports. Have heard a great many tender related stories of missed or might as well be missed ports, not to mention waiting times, and well, “making the best of things” like tender lines isn’t my superpower😂.
Ha, you and I both - I hate waiting in line 😂 Maybe it’ll grow on us. RC at New Year must’ve been so fun!
wow, Newport off/on was bad .. ugh I hate that ! I sooooo don't like standing that long, so I'd find a place to sit and wait .. and wait .. yeah hopefully a beer or coffee, and wait ... :)
Ha, I hate that too - coffee o'clock for me, for sure!
My favorite thing on O'Sheehan's is to order 'off the menu,' a big ole' bowl of guacamole and some chips with some salsa! Perfect (high calorie, though!) snack!!! The LeChon is also good. Is Pincho's Tapas Bar still on the Escape? It was my favorite specialty restaurant on that ship!
We did Newport on our own as well --- we had MUCH more time. The whole walk, all the ships, everything. We did 18000 steps that day!
Ahh, glad to hear you also enjoyed exploring Newport - such a pretty port! I do think that restaurant is on there, yes! I didn’t eat there though so not 100% sure - I opted for Cagney’s instead 🤤 Thanks for watching, Sherry Ann!
Hi Fraser! Thanks for reminding me how much I love Newport!
Kathy, thanks a lot for watching, and for supporting my channel! Beautiful place, isn't it?!
Another excellent video! Hope you get another crack at Newport in a future trip, touring the mansions is a lot of fun. Thanks for your hard work in putting these together💜
Thanks a lot for watching - your support’s so appreciated! 😊 Oh, I’d love to go back at some point - a wonderful little port!
That chandelier looks like they've made it from the stair panels. If you look down the stairs the Swarski inserts are missing so l know l'm right!
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Ha, can you imagine this became public?!
@@FraserAtSea :))))
@@FraserAtSea The SCANDAL oh my!
:))))
Choir of man sounds like a blast
Oh, it’s SO fun - you must add it to your list for some point!
Another excellent video Fraser! I’m booked on a Hal cruise that will stop at Newport, and now I’m very excited to visit.
Oh, please do get excited for Newport - it’s such a gorgeous part of the world! Enjoy your time with HAL - I’ve got my series from Rotterdam coming soon - stay tuned! :)
_Brotherhood of Man_ would love to see whole show, hope l get a chance this year.
Looks fun
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Oh, it’s such a wonderful show - such fun!
It’s also a West End production, so you can see it on land too!
@@FraserAtSea Thx. Don't want to go back to London unless absolutely necessary. Happy in Nth Cyprus. BUT hopefully we'll see on one of our cruises.
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Hi Fraser, I had to laugh about the tenderline. We had the same at teo ports with a British Cruise on the Dawn. 😅. I think they have to reassess their tender process. Looking forward to do be bqck on NCL on my TA this winter.
Hey! Thanks for watching, and for taking the time to comment! I’d love a TA with NCL - so much time to relax and enjoy the ship! Sorry you also had horror lines, haha! Which port were you visiting when that happened?
I am assuming this was last year? It’s hard to believe they have their fall mums and fall drinks out in mid July.
Hello! Don’t worry - you’re right! I took this cruise last year, but actually spent most of last year ‘at sea’, so it’s taken me a while to stagger through my content! Thanks so much for watching!!
Nice one, thanks! How many tenders were they running? Not enough apparently. 😕 Pretty place though.
Hey Tammy! Off the top of my head, I’m not sure, but you’re right - not enough, haha! After similar chaos with MSC, I did wonder if it’s a fault of the port, rather than the cruise line - who knows…!!
Thanks again!
I picked 4:30pm and hit it on the nose. What did I win? 😂 19:40
Hahaha, you win the absolute personal pride of winning - what more could you ask for? 😂 🏆
5:31 Funny that it’s a sister city and they spelled Saint John incorrectly on their sign.
Ha, this made me laugh! 😂 🤦🏻♂️
I enjoy tendering
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Me too! 🚤
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The embarkation lines in Newport are abysmal.
Haha I know - they’re SO bad!
15°C is _tropical_ weather for the UK! Why so cold? Contrast from Aruba?
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Haha, fair point! Probably because, as you say, my Scottish body was used to Caribbean climes by this point, haha!
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Why on earth don't they put on multiple tenders when they have lots of passengers ? It's not rocket science. This would quite honestly put me off cruising if I had the money to do it.
Oh, it’s so annoying. To be honest, there are a lot of limitations with this port. For starters, the docking port in the town wouldn’t allow more boats. Tricky for them to organise, for sure.
Thanks for watching!
Behind you is a porthole is it faux?
Why has it got shutters?
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It actually is a frosted window facing the corridor. It’s a nice design touch from NCL to make you feel less like you’re staying on the inside of the ship. I really do like it actually - really unusual!
@@FraserAtSeaExcellent design ideology. I like it.
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Your cabin looks like a padded cell.
Ha, you’re not the first to say this!
Hate tender ports
Yeah, it’s such a faff, isn’t it?!
Great videos, but a lot of talk vs content.
Thanks a lot for watching - really appreciate your support of my small channel! Also, thanks for the feedback - I'm always keen to work to improve!