I have a bad fear of flying, so I have been thinking of going by boat instead. I've looked on the net but can't find much on it, so just wondering if anyone on here has travelled this way & if it costs more than a plane flight? Also, how long would it take to say go from UK to Mauritius?
2006-06-26 08:23:58 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ Other - Destinations
I fly fairly regularly and if you are in bad weather its only a bit like a bumpy car ride but quite safe. I have also gone to Bombay by ship and that took about three weeks from London but that was some time ago. Mauritius isnt that far away from there. Its exciting on a ship and they have something for everyone every day so you wont get bored and you have the opportunity of getting to know people on the way. The only thing is dont travel during the monsoon period ...in fact I think ships dont sail durng that period) otherwise your journey would be far worse than any flight believe me.!!!
2006-06-26 10:30:41 · answer #1 · answered by beyond paradise 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I had to fly from Atlanta to London, but from there, I took a boat all around Northern Europe (it was a cruise). I suggest taking an evening flight to Europe (that way you can take sleeping pills and sleep on the plane) then you could travel by boat to see the other countries. Never heard of Mauritius, but hope that this idea helps, and have a good trip!
2006-06-26 08:27:22 · answer #2 · answered by aloneinga 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wish I had. I've been on short boat journeys and rides, but no ships...one day, perhaps. I do think sailing takes much longer than flying--it would be an interesting way to travel, though.
As to fear of flying--there are ways to conquer that fear, if you wanted to. Look under phobias--fear of flying is not uncommon, and if you wish that you could fly, psychologists can help a person with that.
2006-06-26 08:50:50 · answer #3 · answered by Tina L 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I went into the army I travelled by boat to West Germany on six occasions across the North Sea. On each trip I was sea sick and vowed never to sail again. Previous to this I was afraid of flying, but now after nine trips to the USA by plane I really enjoy it. To my mind, flying is much safer than sailing and beleive me you have nothing to fear, as after the initial trip by plane you will wonder why you ever feared flying. Good luck on your travels
2006-06-27 20:24:42 · answer #4 · answered by bigandneedy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have flown to Mauritius and that took 12 hours, so if you wanted to get a boat (even though i dont think there are any) then you would be looking at a about a week to get there.
2006-06-26 08:48:01 · answer #5 · answered by Col J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Boats are expensive and take months. Did you know you have a much higher chance of dieing in your next car ride then flying? Don't be scared. It's a lot of fun. Just take some sleeping pills and nap on the way.
2006-06-26 08:26:43 · answer #6 · answered by Me 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was in the Navy and traveled to some foreign countries. I think that travel in a cruise ship would be fantastic, but it will be slower than flying. I don't know if you can go where you want to go.
2006-06-26 08:27:36 · answer #7 · answered by Nelson_DeVon 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No but I used to work on a supply boat in the gulf of mexico. Its very slow
2006-06-26 08:26:09 · answer #8 · answered by RYAN B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first of all u travel by SHIP and not boat
ships are cheaper than plane flights
but it can take u about a month or so(maybe more) to reach mauritius
go by plane
nuthing happens
2006-06-26 08:30:01 · answer #9 · answered by Kunal 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well I did southampton to france was about 8 hours .
i don't think boats go to Mauritus from the uk.
2006-06-26 08:25:41 · answer #10 · answered by Nutty Girl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋