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I'm sailing this time by Grimaldi. I'm retired, so the 24 day passage doesn't worry me and it's much greener, competitively priced, the food is great, you see so much, and (allegedly!) it's simpler getting the bike released by Aduana.
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I have tried to book with Grimaldi for March 2008 but they are still awaiting sailing dates.
But I WILL be going then.
I thought the sailing was 34 days from London? Have I got it wrong?
It sounds as if you have been before. Any advice welcomed.
I am hoping to organise a visa, as I was told you need a ticket out as well as in and I am hoping of doing the whole of South America.
How long is your trip for?
I spoke with someone on the docks in London. He recommends that whenever the ship docks, go stand by your bike. Read a book, talk to the deck guys, whatever. Nothing will happen to it if you are there.
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I have tried to book with Grimaldi for March 2008 but they are still awaiting sailing dates.
But I WILL be going then.
I thought the sailing was 34 days from London? Have I got it wrong?
It sounds as if you have been before. Any advice welcomed.
I am hoping to organise a visa, as I was told you need a ticket out as well as in and I am hoping of doing the whole of South America.
How long is your trip for?
I spoke with someone on the docks in London. He recommends that whenever the ship docks, go stand by your bike. Read a book, talk to the deck guys, whatever. Nothing will happen to it if you are there.
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We are going with Dynamic-internatial.
They have boats going direct to buenos aires every week. Its 19 days sailing from the UK.
You just get a visa on arrival. The bike is securely crated by the company before hand.
Costing £750 quid.
Im planning on being in South America for about 4-6 months.
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You keeping a blog Ted. Would quite like to read what im missing out on 
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You keeping a blog Ted. Would quite like to read what im missing out on |
yup, should be.
www.touringted.com !
No content yet as i've just bought it. Keep you eyes peeled.
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Spiritually with You.
Hi Ted,
Gaw· blin me, You lucky son ..of a... tch! 
How I envy You ! 
You·re in for a great experience. Wish I could could go with You! 
If You meet any 32 - 33 year old, blond, blue eyed guys or gals with a scandinavian accent (lol) more or less anywhere in SA, say hello from ol· uncle Danny  (could have my genes)? and leave some of Yours behind! You·re a real nice guy, so that would·nt make the world a worse place for sure! 
I·ll be in Your web page every day to "be with You" wherever You may be, during Your ride, mate. 
Lots of all the best, 
Dan 
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Are you guys sure to want to get your bikes to South America thru BUENOS AIRES? It s a lot of hassle and quite expensive. It took us one week of full work, begging to do it and it cost us 800 dollars just for the processing...Wouldnt Uruguay be a better alternative?
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I thought the sailing was 34 days from London? Have I got it wrong? It sounds as if you have been before. Any advice welcomed. I am hoping to organise a visa.
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Hi Gypsy
I came back with Grimaldi in '04 and it took 24 days; looking at their website this is still how long it takes. You ride on the boat and ride off again at the other end, just like a ferry. The bike is luggage, not cargo, so it isn't on the ship's manifest, which considerably simplifies the paperwork. You have a lot of time on your hands so take a stack of paperbacks/Su Doku puzzles/Gameboy with you as watching the whales/porpoises/turtles/flying fish etc. gets pretty boring after a while.
I never had a visa; as far as I know it isn't necessary.
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We are going with Dynamic-internatial.
They have boats going direct to buenos aires every week. Its 19 days sailing from the UK.
You just get a visa on arrival. The bike is securely crated by the company before hand.
Costing £750 quid.
Im planning on being in South America for about 4-6 months.
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Hi Gypsy
I came back with Grimaldi in '04 and it took 24 days; looking at their website this is still how long it takes. You ride on the boat and ride off again at the other end, just like a ferry. The bike is luggage, not cargo, so it isn't on the ship's manifest, which considerably simplifies the paperwork. You have a lot of time on your hands so take a stack of paperbacks/Su Doku puzzles/Gameboy with you as watching the whales/porpoises/turtles/flying fish etc. gets pretty boring after a while.
I never had a visa; as far as I know it isn't necessary.
Regards, Mick
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Is this similer trip to yours Ted, i.e ride the bike on (or crate it) and sail with the bike then roll off the other end.? That sounds pretty cool and a good deal for that price
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I basically drop the bike off at Dynamic's packers and they do the rest.
They crate it and put it on a ship for £700. Port and customs charges in BA will be about £200 at a guess.
My flight is about £500 so total for getting myself and the bike there for £1400.
I looked into the roll on roll off ferry and the cheapest I could get it for was £1600.
Plus, i really dont want to be stuck on a cargo ship for 3 weeks with nothing to do. Id go INSANE and end up spending an extra £500 on cheap booze to pass the time 
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I basically drop the bike off at Dynamic's packers and they do the rest.
They crate it and put it on a ship for £700. Port and customs charges in BA will be about £200 at a guess.
My flight is about £500 so total for getting myself and the bike there for £1400.
I looked into the roll on roll off ferry and the cheapest I could get it for was £1600.
Plus, i really dont want to be stuck on a cargo ship for 3 weeks with nothing to do. Id go INSANE and end up spending an extra £500 on cheap booze to pass the time |
I thought that. Just checking. 19 days on a cargo ship would be worth it though. Id just take a cheap laptop a box of 50 DVDs with a dozen tv series, loaded on it, some games,and books. Easy .
Then again cheap booze would be too tempting. Would probably walk off the ship the other end as mad as Jack Sparrow due to the rum. 
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I looked into the roll on roll off ferry and the cheapest I could get it for was £1600.
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Just checked Grimaldi's website and converted my one way price from the euros quoted and it's £1,249.91.
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..... end up spending an extra £500 on cheap booze to pass the time.
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The MV Repubblica Argentina is a dry ship, apart from the carafes of wine supplied with lunch and dinner and a couple of tots when you cross the equator. There's nothing to buy on board, it's all found. In effect, you're getting 3-4 week's board and lodging FOC; result, score! It considerably shrinks my carbon footprint as well, not a factor I feel I can ignore.
If you can afford the time, sailing adds an extra adventure to your trip and gives you a fantastic perspective on just how far you've gone, both of which are lacking with a flight. Each to their own.
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Just checked Grimaldi's website and converted my one way price from the euros quoted and it's £1,249.91.
The MV Repubblica Argentina is a dry ship, apart from the carafes of wine supplied with lunch and dinner and a couple of tots when you cross the equator. There's nothing to buy on board, it's all found. In effect, you're getting 3-4 week's board and lodging FOC; result, score! It considerably shrinks my carbon footprint as well, not a factor I feel I can ignore.
If you can afford the time, sailing adds an extra adventure to your trip and gives you a fantastic perspective on just how far you've gone, both of which are lacking with a flight. Each to their own.
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That is annoying. I called Grimaldi directly and got a quote over the phone. They told me £1850 or something rediculous.
I would of gone with them if I was quoted that price. Would be fab to roll on and roll off.
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That is annoying. I called Grimaldi directly and got a quote over the phone. They told me £1850 or something rediculous.
I would of gone with them if I was quoted that price. Would be fab to roll on and roll off.
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It could be they were quoting Euros not Pounds.
I checked with Grimaldies agent in the Strand (London) and with Euro conversion etc it is about £1300 but that's not fixed yet as my sailing date in March 08 is still to be confirmed. I am taking a year (or maybe 2) out to see what I can see, so I'm in no hurry. I'm taking my laptop and studying Spanish and I've got some software I need to learn, and some technical papers to write. So I'll be busy.
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