I Was Totally Shocked By My First Transatlantic Cruise 😱

I took my first transatlantic cruise on Princess Cruises. It was the Fire and Ice cruise from Fort Lauderdale up to Iceland. It was an amazing cruise!
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[@ericericson3535]

Great video! An old Scandinavian saying is: what do you do if you get lost in an Icelandic Forest? Stand Up!

[@30AndAWakeUp]

haha…i love it!

[@wendimiller6903]

Iceland towns looked so much nicer than the tourist trap towns in the Caribbean and other similar places

[@30AndAWakeUp]

for sure!

[@brandonboykin9228]

Umm no! Cool place but for me the Caribbean is always #1

[@peggytravels793]

Kevin, you had us all spoiled with more videos from the Caribbean, missed you. This looks like an amazing cruise to different ports…definitely excited to continue this journey with you.

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Thanks, Peggy!

[@catsrus2890]

Beautiful video! Just subscribed! Thank you!🤗

[@FraserAtSea]

YOU’RE BACK! 🎉🎉 It’s so good to see you back on here - welcome home!

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Thanks, Fraser!

[@KimBrooks4]

Yay you’re back!!! I just went looking the other day thinking I had missed your newest videos. Glad you had a great time! We are currently on our 2nd 14 day Nieuw Statendam cruise and doing a Celebrity transatlantic right after this. Love an ocean crossing!!

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Oh awesome! Ill be on a transatlantic back to the US in mid November.

[@sandramayhew4443]

So great to see you! You were missed. So interested In transatlantic cruise. Watching now. 😊

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Thank you, Sandra! :)

[@JLTravels]

Hey, great to see you posting & catching us up on your travels! Enjoy!!

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Thank you!

[@OurMidlifeVan]

So great to see you back on the tube. We have been looking at doing a transatlantic cruise, can't wait to see what you thought.

[@30AndAWakeUp]

I really enjoyed it.

[@GoingGreenMom]

Holy Mackerel! Was beginning to think you had gone into witness protection! 😂

[@30AndAWakeUp]

haha....nah...just a little family time :)

[@GoingGreenMom]

@@30AndAWakeUp family time? I didn't think you were meeting up with Mom til next month ... everything okay?

[@appleggwhites]

Welcome back Kevin. We missed you!

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Thanks, bro

[@wendybloom4096]

Thanks for reconnecting with your recap including how easy it might be to get to the towns from the pier on foot. We missed you!

[@30AndAWakeUp]

No problem, Wendy !

[@DonnaBMacK]

Great to have another video with beautiful places. I remember the “live” from Halifax. Look forward to seeing Norway! Hope you are well. Thanks for sharing.

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Thanks, Donna! :)

[@richl6725]

So happy to see you back sharing your cruises with us. Much Aloha to ya.

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Thanks so much!

[@damonantos2345]

No way! I was ON that entire 33 day cruise! But I didn't come across this KZbin channel until recently so I wouldn't have recognized you if I saw you. The weather was incredible for us- hardly any rain the entire voyage. It was my first Princess cruise. The shower is the smallest in the fleet. Sapphire Princess's had just slightly larger size. I love Princess, but never again the Island Princess. I'm into getting my cardio in, just like you, but I am a fitness center user. On the Island Princess it is a walled-in sweatbox way below on Deck 6.

[@30AndAWakeUp]

yeah it wasn’t a great gym for sure

[@becfurness8597]

Great to see you back Kevin. I was actually googling what happened to you at one point so it’s wonderful to see all is well! I always look forward to your videos because you’re living my retirement dream, don’t stop cruising 😊

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Thank you so much!

[@KimannChessa]

Great video! Iceland looked gorgeous! What a great cruise and adventure for you!

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Thank you so much, Kimann!

[@davko777]

Lovely trip Kevin! Thanks for sharing and keep exploring 😊

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Thank you! Will do!

[@user-fk4gb3vc8e]

Wonderful video. Thanks for bringing us along.

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@hapaqt4823]

Glad to see you back. Hope all is well.

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Thank you!

[@timmckinley54]

Glad to see back, loved the Iceland views!

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Thanks you, brother.

[@Bum_Hip]

Welcome back! I was getting worried about you for a second. Looks like a great trip. You can see the beauty, and the chilly weather without dealing with nasty winter. Safe travels sir!

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Thank you!!

[@Why_Not_travel]

Good to see you back on the tube!❤

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Thank you!!

[@jentommyontheroad8089]

Good to see you Kevin! That’s cool that they used the lifeboats as ferries! Iceland is at the top of my list. My fall break was full of waterfalls and I’d love to check some out there too! Thanks for sharing your adventures!

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Thanks guys!

[@christiwright3604]

Glad to see you on again! Missed seeing your videos. Iceland 🇮🇸 looked amazing !

[@30AndAWakeUp]

It was!

[@thetripod7]

Great to see you again, love your videos

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Thanks so much!

[@sonya2852]

Great to see you Kevin! Just returned from Iceland last month too, and it was amazing. Take care!

[@30AndAWakeUp]

It really is great!

[@dawnkunkel2564]

What a great video! I like your hat! Thank you for the great information! Such Beautiful landscapes 😮

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@cp123106]

You’re back 🎉❤😊😊😊 thank goodness I was worried the show was over!!

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Thank you! :)

[@RetireandGo]

Thank you for this video A wonderful cruise !

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@b1ackops]

Glad to see you're posting vids again! 👍

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Thanks! 👍

[@hazel1766]

Hello and Welcome back. Thank you for your video ❤

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Thank you!

[@annmariefoster5896]

I was excited to see another cruise video, you have definitely been missed! Iceland looks amazing…it’s one of my bucket list destinations! Although I can’t believe you know how warm that outside pool was! Brrr! Lol

[@30AndAWakeUp]

I loved it! Highly recommend Iceland and the outdoor pool! :)

[@richarddaniel3539]

Great to see you back, I enjoy watching your travels. All the best.

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Glad you like them!

[@rafaelestrada5261]

Glad you are back. Great video

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Thanks!

[@maxineoliver7404]

Wishing you and Mom a Merry Christmas!!🎄🎄🤗

[@30AndAWakeUp]

thank you and same to you

[@kathrynsink4622]

It was nice to see a bit of the Island Princess and the ports you stopped on this part of your adventure. I'll be boarding on January 4th out of Fort Lauderdale through the Panama Canal to Los Angeles/Long Beach. Thanks for your tip about Cruise Plum, it's been extremely helpful :D

[@30AndAWakeUp]

I really liked Island Princess

[@dollymando]

This looks like a great cruise! Thank you

[@30AndAWakeUp]

It was!

[@travelingfool9096]

welcome back!!

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Thanks!

[@deborahschaub2925]

Missed you ! So glad you were able to take care of your mom. It’s great to see you’re back to cruise life again though too. Weather is still good here in Waikiki and my time is winding down. Enjoy the many different places ie food and people etc. Aloha from Waikiki, Deb

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Thank you so much! Enjoy Hawaii

[@CellasChariot]

Woohoo you tried Poutine!! My mum is from Quebec and I'm glad you got to try it...not so healthy but worth a treat once in a while. Iceland is so beautiful! Thanks for sharing Kev!

[@30AndAWakeUp]

it was good...but i definitely gained a few pounds from it 🤣

[@Connie.Bearden-user-hk5nn2gj4o]

So glad you are doing good! We missed you!

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Thank you so much!

[@keving5452]

Kevin, Welcome back! Thanks for the video.

[@30AndAWakeUp]

You bet!

[@jonathanmchugh5978]

Its great to see you back Kevin. Iceland looked amazing. Cornwall is beautiful too. So glad you are well. I look forward to future videos. Jonathan 🇬🇧

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Thanks, Jonathan

[@KathyMiller-vh7cj]

😮oh my gosh!! We have missed you!!!!!!!

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Awww...I missed you too!

[@15eramos]

I am super happy to see you again 🎉❤

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Yay, thank you!

[@mimikarenbryant7325]

Enjoyed this segment of you TA! Recently visited Iceland and Norway on NCL Prima in August. LOVED Iceland and want to return.

[@30AndAWakeUp]

yeah, it's so great

[@NFNJP]

Joe, Nikki, Marci and myself are on our cruise to Canada, thinking of you and our wonderful times. Hugs Kevin. Truly hoping to see you soon. ❤️

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Enjoy! It's beautiful up there!!!!

[@1JoyPeace]

Thanks for sharing, specatular views! 🤗💜🤗

[@30AndAWakeUp]

No problem

[@noreenn6976]

Wow, Iceland is gorgeous! Need to add it to my bucket list.

[@30AndAWakeUp]

It really is beautiful.

[@hazel1766]

My husband and I went to the same Iceland port stops as you in 2017. The colourful houses there make us want to go back ❤.

[@30AndAWakeUp]

I loved it

[@ekmarkr]

Good to see you “back!” The video was very nicely done with some great content and cool editing. Yes, I have missed your furry face on KZbin. Hope your mom is doing well!

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Thank you! :)

[@bettygibson634]

Haven’t seen you in quite a while! Glad you’re doing well. Love the hat! Have a great time, enjoy, see the best of this Wonderful World! Be safe, be well, be happy!

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Thanks! I'll be back to traveling full time and making vids in March.

[@leejoycechung2162]

Nice cruise Kevin. Enjoy yourself. Nice to see the video. Take care

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Thanks, my friend! 👍

[@Happycamper1998]

Just returned from a trans Atlantic cruise from south Hampton to Ft. Lauderdale on The Regal Princess. This route is on our bucket list. Thank you for sharing.

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Very cool! I've never been on Regal.

[@divadonna5670]

Surprised to see you back Kevin-we missed you! I think I like the colder cruises and you have me sold on trying out Princess! Hope all is well with you!

[@30AndAWakeUp]

I really like the colder cruises as well

[@MaxGrey03]

Wow, what a great itinery, thanks for sharing.

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Thanks for watching!

[@nicolecorsillo]

I so hope this means you’re back!! 😊

[@30AndAWakeUp]

It does! :)

[@CaptainPhoton64]

Good to see ya Kev...I will be on the Regal Princess next week for 12 days...even might be in a hurricane

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Thanks!

[@neresq]

Definitely have been wondering what you've been up to... I know this Fire and Ice TA was back in May/June, so guess the delay is because you've been very busy enjoying life -- maybe exploring more of Europe? This is a cruise that's still on our list to take. We've done 8 TA's (to Med and Baltic), but not this one. Also have sailed entire Norwegian coast - but in middle of winter. Time to experience Midnight Sun instead of Polar Night.

[@30AndAWakeUp]

hanging with my mom for a bit! :)

[@jonathancorcoran9427]

Sounds like one hell of a trip!

[@30AndAWakeUp]

It was good fun

[@katsohal]

Wow thought you were gone, welcome back! We’re taking a transatlantic cruise on Sky Princess next March, not the same itinerary, except Southampton, but good to know you enjoyed it!

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Oh very cool.....and I love Sky

[@sicknisco]

good to see ya again!

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Thank you!

[@cruisingforone]

Good to see you.

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Thanks bro!

[@lynnfranklin5098]

Thanks great video welcome back

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Thanks for watching!

[@cashstt716]

Awesome video! Good to see you are doing well....

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Thanks!

[@martau4768]

Welcome back Kevin!

[@30AndAWakeUp]

🙏 thanks

[@silviaeastonborges5204]

I will be doing the transatlantic Princess Island from Italy to Florida on Dec 2023… looking forward.

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Nice! I almost booked that cruise as well.

[@cherr1355]

I was wondering where your channel went. Great to see you back!

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Thanks!

[@lauramacstar9277]

30 days !!! wow! and great Toque!!! 🇨🇦 I love your editing really does provide us with the highlights! Iceland is on my bucket list

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@marjoriehall9984]

Good to see you back in this video. Hope you're well. This cruise is fantastic. Iceland's on my list of places to explore, especially now that I've seen your vidoe. Love your hat. :)

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Im doing well! had to take care of mom. Ill be back to making regular vids in March.

[@marjoriehall9984]

@@30AndAWakeUp So glad to hear that! Thanks for your reply. Best wishes.

[@diannekelley3197]

We were missing you! Glad to see this one

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Thank you!

[@jackbear4528]

I was in Southampton two weeks ago. Cruised northern Europe. Enjoyed it! Looking forward to your next video update.

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Very cool. Hope you had a great cruise.

[@melanie3500]

I'm so happy to see you back! I've been concerned about you.

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Thanks, Melanie!

[@user-mt4wd6zx7w]

Thanks!

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Thanks, Gary!

[@memefraser3961]

Lol, the hump is called the Wave. Kids love Climbing it. This summer our weather in Nova Scotia has not been our usual. Normally our summers can be hot. Too bad you didn’t try a beaver tail. They are delicious.

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Thanks for the info!

[@jamesbritt9333]

Kevin, have missed you doing videos, great to see you back on KZbin. Hopefully we can meet up when your back in Thailand.

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Absolutely!

[@sheryliovanna6146]

I have cruised on the Island Princess. Much to0 small for a long cruise. Wouldn't do it on this ship again.

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Understand

[@norcaljennifer]

Long time, no see! Thanks for the video!

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Thank you!

[@barrystewart3909]

Wow. The last video I saw you in was when you were in the Travato! Glad I found this video.

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Appreciate you watching and commenting! Welcome back!

[@elcubanito2442]

My goodness what an awesome itinerary! Thanks for sharing with us.

[@30AndAWakeUp]

It was great!

[@adriankung1625]

I was just thinking how long it's been since we last heard from you -- I figured you must be having an amazing and relaxing time before giving us a recap. Glad to see I was right! Thanks for the views and all the info -- Iceland looked gorgeous! Also looks like you may have that warmer pool mostly to yourself? Lol, gotta love that! Cheers!...from North Vancouver

[@30AndAWakeUp]

yeah, had that pool to myself! :)

[@helenhall3705]

Hi Kevin Currently on a 79 day cruise Vancouver to Sydney via Alaska and Asia. Finishing the Japan sector tomorrow before heading south. Norway is great, enjoy the trip. We had 10 sea days between Dutch Harbour and Tokyo due to bad weather in Sapporo

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Very, very cool!!!

[@helenhall3705]

@@30AndAWakeUp we are in just docking in Kagoshima. Sakurajima volcano is puffing away in the distance

[@francesgill8621]

Enjoyed your Iceland pics.

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Thank you!!

[@olebloom1641]

That looked like lo-fi fun. Just chill, take it easy, and enjoy.

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Exactly!

[@daxbonnett]

Could not help but notice the New Orleans art work on the first passageway on the ship. ⚜️🫡❤️

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Yeah, they have a New Orleans themed restaurant on that level with alligator on the menu.

[@joelsense9031]

hey glad you are back, I was afraid you sunk somewhere. looking forward to more videos.

[@30AndAWakeUp]

More to come!

[@CruisingWithDee]

I just couldn’t do a 33 day cruise in a room with no couch or other place to relax besides the bed and a chair. You are lucky you weren’t stuck in fog for 4 days like I was on my recent Transatlantic!

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Understand for sure.

[@nikkihoward9560]

Welcome back! You've been missed.

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Thanks, Nikki

[@rpmnh]

I took a land tour which enabled me to spend some time in all 4 of those cities/towns in Iceland. I really enjoyed all four! Outstanding 👍🏼

[@30AndAWakeUp]

That's awesome!

[@divox9pqr]

Man…so many positive things about your video. Start with the hotel recommendations. I will definitely stay at the Embassy Suites when I’m down in Ft Lauderdale for my cruise. I ridden in a Tesla Uber before and it is a dream car. So quiet and smooth. It’s like you’re floating on a cloud. I haven’t done Princess cruises before, but I’m I looking forward to a 23 day cruise Ft Lauderdale to Vancouver sea to sea cruise in 2025, as my first Princess cruise.

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Very cool! What Princess ship?

[@craigo2142]

Welcome back!! Glad you are up in that area of the world as that is my next year's area to cruise and tour. Are you still traveling with one bag? How full is it getting? Also, that's a great looking rain jacket (blue and red) you have. Mind naming the brand of it? One suggestion, maybe a little more map stuff and a time frame for when the videos are being made. Thanks and glad you're back!!

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Great suggestions. I am still traveling carry on only. I bought the jacket on a Princess cruise ship. They have them for sale on all the Princess ships

[@1marynewton]

Missed you and your lovely videos.

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Thank you do much!

[@redwolfexr]

When I bought my first touring motorcycle, my first trip was to Nova Scotia. I liked Sidney better than Halifax, but Halifax is a great town too. I took the overnight ferry from Maine instead of a cruise ship to get there - but rode all the way back through New Brunswick. Heh, and you are going backwards to Old Scotland in few more stops too!

[@30AndAWakeUp]

that sounds like an awesome adventure

[@PLATINUMSWORDS]

Glad to see you're still doing good bro.

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Thanks!

[@Kevdre3000]

I've never been to Canada, but tried poutine for the first time at Smoke's Poutinerie in Hollywood a few years ago. Good stuff!

[@30AndAWakeUp]

yeah it’s good!

[@gd4u422]

You had us all worried! I was asking my husband what happened to you-as if he'd know! LOL! Glad you are back.

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Thank you!!

[@hoser7706]

Love your Canadian toque! Makes you into an honourary Hoser. 🇨🇦. We love Halifax and Iceland but found Isafjordur too busy for our liking. Love the rest of Iceland though. Hope to hit Norway one day

[@30AndAWakeUp]

I still have that toque!

[@crimlarksSteve]

Good to see your newest video Kevin! I was actually kind of worried about you since I hadn't seen anything since your live video leaving Stockholm. Good to see your smiling face again on KZbin. It was great meeting you on the Island Princess and running into you in Norway. Connie & I are flying to LA on the 28th for a 32 day Hawaii & South Pacific cruise. Are you going to Venice with your mom soon? Be well. Steve & Connie

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Awwww that is going to be an awesome cruise! Yeah, heading to Venice next month and then taking a cruise back to the US.

[@crimlarksSteve]

@@30AndAWakeUp Have a great time on that trip!

[@sct4040]

I want to take this cruise, thank you for the view.

[@30AndAWakeUp]

no problem

[@MBhammer89]

I'm glad to see again you haven't posted in 5 months 🙂 I hope everything is going good buddy I wish I was right there with you😊traveling

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Im doing well. Thanks for asking!