Go Back   Horizons Unlimited - The HUBB > Regional Forums > Northern and Central Asia
DBS Ferry? DBS Ferry?
Register FAQ Calendar Today's Posts
Northern and Central Asia Topics specific to Russia, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Mongolia, China, Japan and Korea
Photo by Hendi Kaf, in Cambodia

I haven't been everywhere...
but it's on my list!


Photo by Hendi Kaf,
in Cambodia



Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 7 Mar 2014
Registered Users
HUBB regular
  
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 30
Angry DBS Ferry?
Is it just poor Korean customer service or am I doing something wrong? I have sent 3 emails over the last 2 weeks to dbsferry attttt dbsferry.com to get a reservation and they have not replied?
Anybody else having the same problem?
Last edited by Grant Johnson; 16 Mar 2014 at 22:13. Reason: NEVER put email address in posts unless you really want to hand it to spammers. DO obfuscate the address if you must post it!
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 7 Mar 2014
Super Moderator
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: Gunma, Japan
Posts: 1,104
I will send you the e-mail of an English-speaking Russian lady who works for the Korean ferry DBS… in Japan (how's that for international?!).
Maybe she can help you.
I don't have permission to put her address on a public forum, so I will send it directly. Maybe you can get her to fix the issue about not answering the corporate e-mail.
If that fails, pick up the telephone (an increasingly unpopular ancient voice communications device still available in some places).
__________________
Japan touring information
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 8 Mar 2014
Moderated Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Seoul/Yang Pyung
Posts: 545
Sorted him out via EM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Chris of Japan View Post
I will send you the e-mail of an English-speaking Russian lady who works for the Korean ferry DBS… in Japan (how's that for international?!).
Maybe she can help you.
I don't have permission to put her address on a public forum, so I will send it directly. Maybe you can get her to fix the issue about not answering the corporate e-mail.
If that fails, pick up the telephone (an increasingly unpopular ancient voice communications device still available in some places).
Hey Fly Red ,,
Stena and DBS ,, do not take reservation ,, can only book online, after having signed on as a member of the site,,, doubt they will answer all the EMs. Before, I called and made the reservation.
April ,,,, boats are 50% capacity ,, no worries there,,, take the Zarubino ,,, look at their schedule ,, Apr 13 is Sunday ,, Stena leaves on Tuesday to Zarubino ,, after both boats to Vladivostok ,, Thur and Sun ,,, you are stuck there for three days.
Best is to write to Wendy have her set up a PayPal ,, pay her in advance for the ferry or book ,, bike insurance,, her fees etc ,, so when you arrive ,, BAM , on the way.
Go read my Korea thread at the HUBB, under N.Asia ,, and if more questions... let me know.
God luck!

DO NOT GO TO VLADIVOSTOK folks ,, you are stuck there for three days ,,, hotel ,,food ,, taxi,,,due to sheer cargo volume... huge charges,, including Yuri's fees ,,, ca USD 400. Zarubino ,,,, USD 200 or so for clearance,, stevedoring , Russian insurance. At Zarubino,,,Two - three hours to clear the customs,, you land at 11 AM ,, you are on your way to Vladivostok around 3PM ,, be in Vladivostok by 7PM latest,, Sun is up till midnight. At Zarubino ,, you simply declare your bike,,just like any other European borders. All those coming thru ICN,, Please get hold of Wendy and use her for customs. Save a lot of head ache.
Road Zaru to Vlad might be bit rougher.
Last edited by seouljoe; 8 Mar 2014 at 01:45.
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 15 Mar 2014
Registered Users
HUBB regular
  
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 30
I finally got a reply from DBS today from my first email. I am waiting to hear from Wendy about the Sokchi boat. The ferry on the 20th to Zarubino is full.
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 16 Mar 2014
Moderated Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Seoul/Yang Pyung
Posts: 545
Quote:
Originally Posted by flyred View Post
I finally got a reply from DBS today from my first email. I am waiting to hear from Wendy about the Sokchi boat. The ferry on the 20th to Zarubino is full.

Ah ,, forgot ,, Effective Jan 1, 2014 , Korea and Russia abolished visa requirement ,, increased traffic,,, also recent Sochi Olympics ,, we are having a honeymoon,,, due to first time ever Men's skating gold medals (1,500 and 3,000 meter gold and a bronze in 500 meter) for Russia ,, all given to them by Victor Ahn, single hand,, a Korean skater, who immigrated to Russia just before the Sochi.
So far Korea very quiet about Crimea,, even though Ban Ki Moon,UN secretary from Korea is vocal about it. We are working on a railroad deal with N.Korea, Japan and Russia. It will cut down shipping time to Europe by 1/2 ,,, all those export containers via rail to Europe..Russian natural gas to Korea and Japan by land.
Meanwhile, Japan…(Edit by moderator).

Get hold of Wendy early folks ,,
Last edited by markharf; 16 Mar 2014 at 19:56.
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 16 Mar 2014
Super Moderator
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: Gunma, Japan
Posts: 1,104
Quote:
Originally Posted by seouljoe View Post
Meanwhile, Japan…(edit by moderator).
Please express your political misconceptions someplace other than the HUBB (edit by moderator)."
__________________
Japan touring information
Last edited by markharf; 16 Mar 2014 at 19:57.
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 16 Mar 2014
Moderated Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Seoul/Yang Pyung
Posts: 545
This is HUBB ,, we discuss ,, motorcycle,, weather ,, wars,,politics,, economy ,, money ,, sleeping places,, local tensions,,

Edit by moderator: I've eliminated most of this post, as well as gently trimming a few others. Joe, you're completely entitled to your opinions about any and all subjects. However, this is the Northern Asia regional forum, and posts here should address issues directly related to overland travel. Comparisons of one country or another to Nazi Germany do not serve this purpose, no matter how stated or attributed.

We greatly appreciate your many helpful posts about motorcycle travel in Korea and elsewhere. Thanks for staying on topic in the future.
Last edited by markharf; 16 Mar 2014 at 19:59.
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 20 Mar 2014
Registered Users
HUBB regular
  
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 30
Thanks SeoulJoe. You are a valuable asset here
The mod has the censor button. Not much you can do about that. I am headed right into the middle of the Russia-Ukraine mess. I hope it doesn't get too messy and bullets are not flying around when I go by.
Reply With Quote
Reply

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 Registered Users and/or Members and 1 guests)
 

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Baku to Aktau ferry info. May 2013. Snoah Northern and Central Asia 39 19 May 2016 16:30
Ferry Port Said (Egypt) to Iskenderum (Turkey) FULL REVIEW dstehouwer North Africa 38 26 Dec 2014 17:31
Ferry Damietta - Iskenderum moma Trip Transport 1 30 Nov 2012 20:44
Ferry Wadi Halfa - Aswan / Port Said - Mersin manigoestoafrica Route Planning 3 19 Sep 2012 14:48
Baku Turkmenbashy Ferry - our experience MasterMoDlx Northern and Central Asia 11 11 Jul 2012 12:10

 
 

Announcements

Thinking about traveling? Not sure about the whole thing? Watch the HU Achievable Dream Video Trailers and then get ALL the information you need to get inspired and learn how to travel anywhere in the world!

Have YOU ever wondered who has ridden around the world? We did too - and now here's the list of Circumnavigators!
Check it out now, and add your information if we didn't find you.

Next HU Eventscalendar

25 years of HU Events
Be sure to join us for this huge milestone!

ALL Dates subject to change.

2025 Confirmed Events:

Virginia: April 24-27 2025
Queensland is back! May 2-4 2025
Germany Summer: May 29-June 1 2025
CanWest: July 10-13 2025
Switzerland: Date TBC
Ecuador: Date TBC
Romania: Date TBC
Austria: Sept. 11-14
California: September 18-21
France: September 19-21 2025
Germany Autumn: Oct 30-Nov 2 2025

Add yourself to the Updates List for each event!

Questions about an event? Ask here

See all event details

 
World's most listened to Adventure Motorbike Show!
Check the RAW segments; Grant, your HU host is on every month!
Episodes below to listen to while you, err, pretend to do something or other...

Adventurous Bikers – We've got all your Hygiene & Protection needs SORTED! Powdered Hair & Body Wash, Moisturising Cream Insect Repellent, and Moisturising Cream Sunscreen SPF50. ESSENTIAL | CONVENIENT | FUNCTIONAL.

2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.

2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.

"Ultimate global guide for red-blooded bikers planning overseas exploration. Covers choice & preparation of best bike, shipping overseas, baggage design, riding techniques, travel health, visas, documentation, safety and useful addresses." Recommended. (Grant)



Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance.

Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance™ combines into a single integrated program the best evacuation and rescue with the premier travel insurance coverages designed for adventurers.

Led by special operations veterans, Stanford Medicine affiliated physicians, paramedics and other travel experts, Ripcord is perfect for adventure seekers, climbers, skiers, sports enthusiasts, hunters, international travelers, humanitarian efforts, expeditions and more.

Ripcord travel protection is now available for ALL nationalities, and travel is covered on motorcycles of all sizes!


 

What others say about HU...

"This site is the BIBLE for international bike travelers." Greg, Australia

"Thank you! The web site, The travels, The insight, The inspiration, Everything, just thanks." Colin, UK

"My friend and I are planning a trip from Singapore to England... We found (the HU) site invaluable as an aid to planning and have based a lot of our purchases (bikes, riding gear, etc.) on what we have learned from this site." Phil, Australia

"I for one always had an adventurous spirit, but you and Susan lit the fire for my trip and I'll be forever grateful for what you two do to inspire others to just do it." Brent, USA

"Your website is a mecca of valuable information and the (video) series is informative, entertaining, and inspiring!" Jennifer, Canada

"Your worldwide organisation and events are the Go To places to for all serious touring and aspiring touring bikers." Trevor, South Africa

"This is the answer to all my questions." Haydn, Australia

"Keep going the excellent work you are doing for Horizons Unlimited - I love it!" Thomas, Germany

Lots more comments here!



Five books by Graham Field!

Diaries of a compulsive traveller
by Graham Field
Book, eBook, Audiobook

"A compelling, honest, inspiring and entertaining writing style with a built-in feel-good factor" Get them NOW from the authors' website and Amazon.com, Amazon.ca, Amazon.co.uk.



Back Road Map Books and Backroad GPS Maps for all of Canada - a must have!

Your ad could be here, on EVERY page of the HUBB, or the whole website, or as many as you like!

New to Horizons Unlimited?

New to motorcycle travelling? New to the HU site? Confused? Too many options? It's really very simple - just 4 easy steps!

Horizons Unlimited was founded in 1997 by Grant and Susan Johnson following their journey around the world on a BMW R80G/S.

Susan and Grant Johnson Read more about Grant & Susan's story

Membership - help keep us going!

Horizons Unlimited is not a big multi-national company, just two people who love motorcycle travel and have grown what started as a hobby in 1997 into a full time job (usually 8-10 hours per day and 7 days a week) and a labour of love. To keep it going and a roof over our heads, we run events all over the world with the help of volunteers; we sell inspirational and informative DVDs; we have a few selected advertisers; and we make a small amount from memberships.

You don't have to be a Member to come to an HU meeting, access the website, or ask questions on the HUBB. What you get for your membership contribution is our sincere gratitude, good karma and knowing that you're helping to keep the motorcycle travel dream alive. Contributing Members and Gold Members do get additional features on the HUBB. Here's a list of all the Member benefits on the HUBB.



All times are GMT +1. The time now is 16:18.

Contact Us - Horizons Unlimited Motorcycle Travellers Website - Archive - Privacy Statement - Top