【大荒れ日本海】新造船「けやき」低気圧が直撃！小樽→舞鶴 1.2万円フェリー旅

【大荒れ日本海】新造船「けやき」低気圧が直撃！小樽→舞鶴 1.2万円フェリー旅

The Sea of Japan was extremely rough. I sailed for 22 hours in an $80 cabin. It was a ferry trip unlike any other. This is Otaru Port in Hokkaido. Newly built ship “Keyaki”. I just arrived at Otaru Port on this ship. And once again, I board this ship and return to Maizuru. The voyage from Otaru to Maizuru typically takes about 21 hours. However, due to the low-pressure system, we expect a delay in arrival this time. The ferry company has notified us of the ship delay. The bus from Otaru Station has arrived. Otaru Station to Otaru Port: 25 minutes, $2. People who have just disembarked take this bus to Otaru Station. Now let’s enter the ferry terminal. If you booked online, you do not need to check in at the counter. The ship is expected to arrive at Maizuru with a delay of one hour and thirty minutes. Normally, after disembarking at Maizuru Port, we can take a bus to Kobe. However, due to the ship’s delay, I cannot take this bus. I’ll have no choice but to stay overnight in Maizuru. I hurriedly searched for a hotel in Maizuru for tomorrow’s stay. The waiting area is on the 2nd floor. The shop will remain open until boarding begins. The selection here is more extensive than the onboard shop. Boarding begins at 11:00 PM. The boarding gate is on the 3rd floor. Ferries are susceptible to weather conditions. Especially for long-distance ferries, delays of over an hour may occur. Ferry passengers should always expect delays. Ferry travel is not for those in a hurry. The Keyaki has been in service for only three days. Of course, no matter how rough the sea gets, this ship is safe. However, there’s no doubt the ship will rock violently. The passenger area is on the fourth through sixth floors. A piano and a trumpet are being played. Concerts are held even during voyages. My cabin is an $80 “Tourist A”. This is the cheapest cabin on this ship. This cabin has two types. “A2” has the bed entrances arranged vertically. “A1” has the bed entrances facing each other. For solo travel, choose “A1”; for two people, choose “A2”. Let’s look at the berth later. The ship will depart soon. Let’s watch the departure operations at the wharf. This is the 4th floor side deck. Three staff members are in front of the bollard. They loosen the rope and release it from the bollard. This bollard is quite far back. The hull slowly leaves the wharf. The ship departed at 11:30 PM as scheduled. The ship docked at Otaru Port for about three hours. Normally, arrival at Maizuru Port is at 9:15 PM. However, the arrival is expected at 10:45 PM. The sea is still calm for now. What will the sea conditions be like tomorrow? Red and green lights are visible ahead in our direction of travel. The white lighthouse is on the right. The red lighthouse is on the left. The ship passes between the lighthouses and exits the harbor. I’m back inside the ship. The information desk and shop are open until 12:30 AM. Now let’s take a closer look at the cabin. I chose A2. The entrances are lined up vertically. Internal dimensions are 197cm x 74cm. You set the sheets yourself. Both USB Type-A and Type-C ports are installed. Bedding is new and clean. Ventilation airflow is adjustable. Though compact, the berth is easy to use. Spring mattress and down comforter. Screen can be secured with magnets. Motion sickness medication is essential for this voyage. The ship’s motion is intensifying. I spent some time at the restaurant on the 5th floor. This is the commemorative cake I received when disembarking. The ship heads south across the Sea of Japan. The sound and impact of waves crashing against the hull echoed repeatedly. Now, the time is 6:00 AM. There is no one in the lobby. The rain is getting heavier. The commemorative flowers have been placed on the floor because the ship is rocking. Elevators are out of service. When climbing stairs, you should hold onto the handrail. The grand bath will remain closed throughout the voyage. The surface of the bathwater is swirling violently. The sea surface must be churning even more violently. The external deck is, of course, off-limits. The items in the showcase were also temporarily removed. Usually, a Kyoto folding fan and a cat figurine are displayed. Most passengers appear to still be asleep. The ship is currently sailing off the coast of Okushiri Island. This ship is equipped with the latest roll stabilization system. Nevertheless, the ship’s motion is growing increasingly violent. This is the forward salon on the 4th to 5th decks, located at the bow. These windows face the direction of travel. A cargo ship was visible in the distance. Tables and chairs are arranged in the lobby. Each is securely fastened to the floor. Let’s explore the ship. The information desk and shop are operating as usual. No matter how much the ship rocks, they keep working. I had a brief conversation with one of the staff members. He told me that this level of ship motion occurs several times a year. I asked him if he gets seasick. He said he no longer gets seasick after sailing for many years. Several passengers were vomiting in the shared restroom. The washing machine and dryer were also running. The concert began in the fourth-floor lobby. This trumpet player is an employee of the Authent Hotel Otaru. The hotel is operated by this ferry company. It was supposed to be a trumpet and piano duet. However, the pianist is resting in her cabin due to seasickness. So it became a trumpet solo performance. Both of them are new employees who joined the company this April. On the next voyage, you’ll be able to enjoy a piano and trumpet duet. I always take Aneron as my motion sickness medication. The effect lasts about 6 hours. Be sure to take another dose before the effect wears off. The bow rocks more than the stern. Are we sailing through the center of a low-pressure system? It’s rare to see so few people on board during the day. An empty stomach is not good for seasickness. We should eat something. Onboard Wi-Fi is $10. No one is in the Kids’ Room either. On the 6th floor, they are showing films. There’s also a small gym on this floor. I was walking while looking out the window. Let’s take a look at the coin lockers on the 4th floor. The refrigerated locker costs $3. The pet facilities are located on the 4th floor, aft side. There is a small dog park. This area is not off-limits. This ship holds quiz events during its voyage. Five questions are posted inside the ship. Winners will be selected by lottery from among the correct answers. Luckily, I won! The prize was cookies from the Authent Hotel Otaru. Probably because there weren’t many participants. By afternoon, the sea gradually grew calmer. The ship passed through the low-pressure system by evening. Let’s have dinner at the restaurant. I’ll have the Keyaki Set Meal for $23. This is a special menu commemorating the new ship. The name of this menu was also the answer to the third quiz. The ship is proceeding from the Sea of Japan into Maizuru Bay. I were able to go out onto the external deck just before arrival. Maizuru Bay is calm. The ship will make a 180-degree turn before docking. At Otaru　Port, the ship docked starboard side. At Maizuru Port, The ship docks port side. The ship completes its turn and proceeds in reverse. Staff waiting on the wharf for the ship’s arrival. The ship slowed sufficiently and brought its hull close to the wharf. A line is thrown from the ship to the wharf. Three staff members are working together effectively. They pull the wet rope out of the water. Connect the ship’s rope to the wharf’s rope. This is the final line on the bow side. Work at the wharf completed. Winding up two ropes on the ship. The arrival is at 9:45 PM, 30 minutes later than usual. I was notified at departure that the delay would be one hour and thirty minutes. Compared to that, the arrival was early. Well then, let’s disembark. It wasn’t exactly a comfortable ferry trip. In particular, this large cabin is located near the bow. It rocked significantly more than the lobby. At last night, the sound of waves hitting the hull echoed through the cabin. My round-trip ferry journey has come to an end. The sea was calm on the outward journey but stormy on the return. The two voyages, though on the same sea, were entirely different. Some people have just arrived from Otaru, while others are heading to Otaru. The ship will depart again for Otaru at 11:30 PM. It will likely depart and arrive on schedule. The newly built ship “Keyaki”. I’d love to board this ship again soon. Normally, this ship arrives at 9:15 PM. And the bus to Kobe leaves at 9:30 PM. I missed that bus, so I’m staying in Maizuru tonight. I go to the closest hotel to Maizuru Port. It’s a 10-minute walk from Maizuru Port. This is the Amabile Maizuru Hotel. I’ll rest comfortably at this hotel tonight. See you in the next video!

新造船「けやき」で小樽から舞鶴まで旅しました。
今回は低気圧の影響で日本海が大荒れ。
予定より1時間ほど到着が遅れました。
船室は1万2000円のカプセル寝台。
いつもと全く異なるフェリー旅になりました。
ぜひ詳細を動画でご覧ください。

0:00　オープニング
0:22　乗船
5:36　出航
10:18　低気圧け
14:15　コンサート
19:13　到着
21:32　下船

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