Cruise Pros And Cons 🛳 Repositioning Cruises - Transatlantic

[@hemacdonald400]

There is a difference from being a tight wad, tight-fisted, and being frugal. Being frugal just means you set your priorities and spend your money on things that bring you joy…..like chocolate! Thanks for the pro/con video.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

We agree, it’s priorities

[@thepeacefulpack]

Very well said!

[@pattylyman7907]

You are so right

[@nancykoo4156]

frugal can stretch my money for a long way, enjoy more on my lifetime

[@pamelagoodson9034]

You two are so much fun to watch. My favorite pro was no cooking, no cleaning, etc 😊

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

😊 thank you Pamela

[@JoanneMulder]

Thanks for the tip that one can purchase a bottle of liquor prior to sailing. It isn't offered on their site but in speaking with the live chat, she was able to help us order.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

It is on the Princess Cruises site and Holland America, buy and pay online

[@Savannah-ed4rv]

I love that you play Scrabble! On my second date with my future husband. I went to his apartment for dinner and we played Scrabble. I almost beat him with an 11-letter word! I can't remember what it was now, but he was stunned because no one had ever gotten that close to winning over him because he was so super smart. LOL Needless to say that was one of the things that caused him to fall in love with me 😍 Sadly I lost him at a young age. He was a kind and wonderful husband and I'm sure that the both of you would have liked him. He was a real traveler as well

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

We are sure we would of all liked each other , we now play Waffle , Wordle and spelling bee after our morning ☕️ coffee funny how such simple things can bring such love in our lives 💕

[@marynotcontrary3]

One “pro” I notice about you both-you turn a con into a pro. For example, no WiFi. First you acknowledge it is a con, then you turn it into a pro. Thank you for all you do. 🎉

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Your very welcome thanks for watching Mary 🌺🙂

[@JoannePage-bm9hs]

Great video! Thanks for sharing your experience and expertise. Your pro of no transatlantic flight with jet lag was the reason I wanted to hear about your trip. My husband and I did a 7 hour flight (5pm departure to 6am arrival in CDG) this spring and we didn't get a wink of sleep. Breakfast in my room and afternoon tea sounds a lot better then being squeezed onto a plane and fed miniature mystery foods.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Glad you enjoyed it!Cheers Joanne 🙂🍷

[@sct4040]

Wish I can go too. Always wanted to be on a transatlantic cruise. People, go while you or your spouse is young still. Aging hits hard and fast. 😢

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

We agree do more in the GoGo years 🙂

[@marionlamb8573]

We have done a transatlantic crossing on the Regal in 2016 and ended in north Germany where we spent two weeks post cruise. Best cruise ever. It’s great that princess has self serve laundry but now we have elite status we get free laundry. We are planning a crossing next October to celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary. Thanks for sharing your trip.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

That is awesome! what a wonderful way to celebrate your 50th anniversary 🥂🥳 Marion , we celebrate 49 this year have a fantastic evening 🚢🙂🍷

[@gerardacronin334]

I did a TA (Fort Lauderdale to Civitavecchia) on Celebrity Constellation in 2016 and really enjoyed it. I will be doing a TP (Honolulu to Sydney) in October on Celebrity Edge and am really looking forward to it. Our ports are in French Polynesia and New Zealand. If you want to cross the ocean to get from A to B and have the time, sailing is the way to go! These days it’s much more civilized than flying.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Transpacific is on our radar too

[@beththomas6514]

I love your sense of humor and banter, and really enjoyed this video!

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Glad you enjoyed it! Have a great evening Beth 🚢🙂

[@KenS-z6r]

My favorite cruise was a 15 day cruise from California to Hawaii round trip. It's nice to go from island to island and take your hotel with you with free meals!!

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

That’s wonderful we are doing the same cruise 🚢 and very excited to be going to Hawaii Ken 🍻🙂

[@clnelson321]

We always bring our travel Scrabble on cruises. It folds up like a scarf with a bag of tiles, so it fits on most any table in the lounges or buffets. Great way to meet new people with a friendly game.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Sounds great! we agree 🙂

[@sct4040]

I love the buffet, was almost always open. Love the food, too.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

The buffet is always a big plus on cruises! 🍕🥂

[@foxapps]

just enjoy your videos so much good info and you two are so fun to watch

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

We’re glad you enjoy them! We're having fun making them. 🚢 🙂

[@HeavenlyMe11]

I love watching you guys, no matter what the subject being discussed ❤

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thank you so much 🙂

[@craigo2142]

Nice to see y'all looking so relaxed and refreshed. I love trans cruises. All the sea days. I even skip excursions on some days to stay on ship. It's like truly being relaxed on vacation. And, I'm with Tina, nothing like a little bit of rough seas to rock you to sleep. And, tightfisted, tightwad, who cares, y'all are living the good life.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks Craig we did have a nice time Cheers 🚢🙂

[@robertbarnier45]

My favourite cruise days are when in port. Everyone gets off except me. The ship is mine. Peace! Aussie Bob 😊

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Sounds awesome 👏 Cheers Robert 👍

[@desertfish6239]

I enjoyed this video. Happy to hear your perspective. We have considered a Transatlantic cruise. I told my husband I would rather be on a ship than a plane that is cramped and always seems to have someone kick the back of my seat! Cheers!

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

So agree with this way of thinking 👍🙂

[@OurRestlessRetirement]

After I saw your last video, I checked out next years repositioning cruise and the one from April 4-28 looks amazing. We would add 8 days around the British Isles. I love the idea of 24 days of being in a 5 star hotel, no cooking and no laundry. The only real CON for us is the weather. British Isles would be cooler than spending a month in Portugal or Spain! Thanks for your rambling LOL. Rosie

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

We will take a look at that cruise 🚢 Rosie , agree it would be cooler but more interesting if you haven’t been to those places before Cheers 🚢🍷

[@jruano3527]

This looks absolutely amazing! Something to consider when we have the time to travel without worrying about work. Thank you for the inspiration!

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Our pleasure! we hope you get to enjoy it too you only need 16 days 🤔👍

[@betsyr4724]

I live vicariously through you two. Lol

[@barbaralazier8352]

I am going Transpacific to Australia from Vancouver a year from now 🎉🎉🎉

[@patsycathcart1]

You two are delightful and I love your sense of humor.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks so much Patsy!

[@rowanmulvey8632]

You two clearly have your priorities straight. Cruising and chocolate!

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Both awesome 🙂👍

[@johnnyboyvan]

I couldn't travel that long on a cruise ship 🚢 without daily excursions. Enjoy. My favorite cruise line is Celebrity. Amazing 👏 food and service and beautiful balcony suites.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks for sharing! 🚢🙂

[@MrRugbyprop1]

Your comment about Holland America reminds me of a cruise we took in 2022 from Spain to Portugal on AIDA (owned by Carnival). There was nothing to do, no room service, no food from 3-6pm, and no food after 9pm. We left the ship mid-cruise, and paid $2,500 for a week of hotels/food on Madeira island and in Lisbon, Portugal.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

There are strange stuff on some cruise ships!

[@calicokitten6121]

Just got off a teanspacific and LOVED it. What a great way to cross an ocean. Sea days are fun. You dont need to decide on an excursion!!

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Totally agree! 🙂

[@sandramaki7819]

Not sure I would ever go on a cruise but I loved your take on the transatlantic cruises. You are both so funny!😂

[@PaulHarbuz]

You guys are brilliant , you both have a special dynamic on screen - keep doing exactly what you are doing 💯👍

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thank you! Will do! have a great day ☕️🙂

[@lovinggoldens4183]

Thk you for sharing.. FYI HERE IN NOVA SCOTIA WAS 18 C today ..🙌🙌🙌 camping season is on the way. lol

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Awesome that means we can go to our trailer too Cheers 🍻🙂🍷☕️

[@yvonneb-t3d]

A glorious day

[@theneverendingjourneyoflif1482]

Even in Bridgewater NS also😂

[@sandray7609]

20c in southern Ontario - with sun!

[@lesliesnowdon1360]

This sounds perfect to me! Only been on one cruise. It was last year and I enjoyed the ship more than the ports. I read, I do Sudoku, I drink wine, if we can afford it. I would play scrabble if my husband could spell. ( he hates it). Looking for a repositioning cruise but can’t find one. Unless we fly to Southampton which is 1000.each from Winnipeg. I guess I should just keep looking! Love your video. Thank you!

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Choose a different time of year for repositioning cruises the deals are there 🚢🍻🍷

[@lindad6223]

I was reminded just yesterday why I so prefer a TA cruise to a TA flight: relaxation, comfort, time to think, meet people, talk. Sure, it only took 24 hours door to door flying home. But it's still to be determined when my bag is going to make it home. Good thing it wasn't packed with the chocolates!

[@lindad6223]

p.s. Chocolate is my go-to gift to bring back home, however I'm traveling!

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Definitely more relaxing Linda 🙂👍

[@Jocantral]

You two are obviously totally relaxed and happy. Norm - you are frugal, not "tight fisted". Carry on Gang - you can't be old enough to remember them!. Very enjoyable post. Thanks!.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Your welcome Jo 🍷🙂

[@BoninBrighton]

We caught a repositioning cruise on QM2 back from NYC to Southampton, booked very last minute! We’d gone on a special 40th anniversary cruise on the same ship S’hampton to NYC 2 mths earlier. We did a 2 month driving tour of New England in the Fall. Then coming home decided that we didn’t want to get a flight ✈️ as planned, so we quickly checked where the ship was on its travels and luckily it was going to be in NYC in 5 days time so we booked it for 1/3rd of out outward journey and weirdly got the identical room!! We loved our time as we got all our laundry done and just chilled out at the end of a big trip.,

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Sounds awesome what a great deal you got to finish your trip 🚢🍷🙂

[@sct4040]

Sounds like heaven. - NYC

[@methemonkeyking]

The same room? Hope you played the lottery when you hit land.

[@BoninBrighton]

@@methemonkeyking yep we couldn’t believe it…. we took ‘any cabin’ so didn’t know until we got onto the ship at NYC …. we were laughing because we knew where everything was 😂

[@irlenemm]

Your cruise sounds wonderful. Having plenty of time to relax and read is a plus. I must keep a repositioning cruise in mind for my next cruise.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

We loved it

[@judit1783]

I use Tru Earth laundry detergent sheets (baby style cause of sensitive skin). I just put a few in a zip lock plastic bag and pack them in my suitcase when traveling. If I suddenly break out, I can remove "caused by detergent" from the list.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks for the tip 👍

[@gerardacronin334]

@@ThisIsOurRetirement Tru Earth is great! I use the detergent and fabric softener exclusively at home now. They get my clothes perfectly clean, they save a lot of space and they are perfect for travelling.

[@TracyKMainwaring]

On our TA, we’ll have only 3 ports, and 8 sea days-the last 8 days of the 14 days. We’re a little nervous, but hoping to relax mainly!

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

It will be great enjoy 🍷🙂🚢

[@jabow1878]

I had a group of friend do a 70 day south seas cruise for about $1000 per person! It was three weeks before. Food bought, crew hired and such- just fill the ship. Of course most of them signed up for another cruise at a more normal price upon departure.

[@helenhall3705]

We took a very long cruise last year, Vancouver to Sydney Australia via Asia, and we had eight sea days from Dutch Harbour to Japan. This increased to ten days due to a typhoon and most on board were delighted! Too much food - a con for us. We started at 3 course dinner to just a bowl of soup by day the end 😂of the

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Wow that is long Helen , probably too long for us 🚢🙂

[@madeiraoven]

Sounds wonderful and so relaxing cruising this way. Definitely going to check it out. Thanks for the great info! Enjoy your cruise.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Our pleasure! thanks for watching 🚢🙂

[@whirltraveller1350]

We enjoyed this video. We just returned from a 14-day Asian cruise with Princess. The longest sea run, five days, was years ago from Hawaii to Canada, which did not appeal to me as it got progressively colder, eliminating sunning poolside. However, you are enticing me to consider a repositioning venture if it fits into a future plan. Cheers. Roger

[@eileenammendolea1776]

Hello! I am new to your channel and I enjoyed your video very much! I always bring a travel Yahtzee game with us when my husband and I go on vacation. A nice change from television! Enjoy your cruise!

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Wow great idea ! and welcome Eileen to our channel Cheers 🍷🙂🍻

[@robertk4552]

We take a cruise for the ship experience, not the ports, so sounds like our preferred kind of cruise. We are taking our first Princess cruise this June to Alaska for 14 days. This will also be our longest cruise. Not retired yet so about as long of a cruise we can take at the moment. We are looking forward to trying this afternoon tea thing on Princess that we've heard about but never experienced before. We like to feel like we are getting good value for our money.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

The afternoon tea thing is a great social, we hope you enjoy your Alaska cruise, they are spectacular cruises.

[@rustydog1236]

My last repositioning cruises were South Pacific .... Los Angeles to Sydney, and one was Vancouver to Sydney. All last minute deals and including Primier package and a wifi package

[@jsjamesok]

How many days is Sydney to LA? What stops are there? It sounds intriguing.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Hope you got a good price for being last minute Rusty 🚢🙂🇺🇸🇨🇦

[@TravellingNomad81]

Thank-you for your videos, they give me inspirations on what retirement can be like when mine starts in 12 years!

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

That is awesome! glad you are getting some tips 🥂👍

[@user-xp5qx8wg9x]

Thoroughly enjoyed this video. You talked about everything I'd want to know about so thanks for the info.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Glad it was helpful!

[@dellnichols4625]

We just did a transatlantic leaving from Ft Lauderdale on April 14 arriving in Barcelona on April 27. Love a transatlantic for the exact reasons you give. Followed by 13 days in Spain and Portugal. Flying back to the US on Friday.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

That sounds great we didn’t have enough days on the Visa to be able to do that but maybe next time Dell Cheers 🙂🚢🍻

[@joanhall3718]

I can’t wait until I’m retired and have the flexibility to travel when it’s a good deal. I’m definitely doing repositioning cruises!

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Sounds great 👍

[@inuitplus]

Sounds interesting. We may take a similar cruise next year. We're scheduled for various trips and events this year through to October. Thanks.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Enjoy your trips

[@user-rh9nl6jz2k]

Such a fun up.firing video guys loved it thanks Wendy 🇨🇦

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thank you 🙂

[@user-rh9nl6jz2k]

Of course that should have read a fun inspiring video !!! Oops 😬

[@lynnfranklin5098]

You need to do full transit of the Panama Canal also tons of sea days I would suggest you do FLL to Vancouver or Lax to newYork unique itineraries and a different type of repositioning

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

We have actually done the full transit from Fort Lauderdale to Vancouver it was of the best cruises 🚢 we have done 🇨🇦🚢🇺🇸

[@MrGearoid65]

Love these videos, guys. So informative and entertaining 👏. I'm moving closer and closer to going on a cruise!!!

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Awesome! Thank you! we hope you try a cruise 🚢🙂

[@brianmombourquette2673]

😂 The Carry On Gang! Loved those movies 😀

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

We loved the carry on movies!

[@tr1umphrider]

Always brightens my day to hear the latest from you both; and I always learn something to consider when I next travel. I'd love to know how you manage with just carry on . Consider sharing your secrets of "carry on" travel. Cheers

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Pack clothes that coordinate with each other, underwear for seven days and once you have your selection edit it down again.

[@christopherbarker976]

Hi Tina & Norm pleased you are having a great time good video I’m sure a lot of people will find all the tips very helpful. Take care Christopher Barker

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks so much 😊

[@mrscuteas]

When my job finally goes the way of AI I hope to do a transpacific cruise from Australia to where ever I can find the best bargain for all the pros and "cons" mentioned 😃happy travels to you both 💕

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Sounds great! 🙂

[@anda1anda2]

I like the sea days and in fact am doing an NCL 14 day transatlantic, with 4 of the port day similar to your transatlantic.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Have a great trip!

[@steveseal9427]

Regal Princess was our first ever cruise and will always have a place in our heart. What a beautiful ship. Alfredo’s 🍕 and Vines 🍷 …what more could you want? 😝

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

We agree! have a great weekend Cheers 🚢🌺🙂🍻

[@sherrywillsie9000]

I love you guys! great transparency and honesty!

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thank you

[@grandpa_eric]

Wow!! 😮 Your cruise and ship sounds great, Norm & Tina! Frugal and fun! Way to go! I’m rethinking my hesitancy about cruising again… and now is the best time to sail the Atlantic, right? Oh I miss the gluttony!! mmm 😋 munchies. I would “overeat”, for sure. And flying these days is a pain in the neck anyway. Smooth sailing 🚢 🌴 🛟 🩴 Cheers! 🍻 sounds like all “pros” to me.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

You should Eric we had a great time don’t be put off by a past experience we weren’t 🚢 as you say flying ✈️ is a pain Happy Tuesday 🍻🚢🙂

[@kathyoliva6966]

I so agree - Flying and airports are my least favorite aspect of travel. Really enjoy your videos!

[@ceparksromanceharps]

Glad you're having a wonderful time on your cruise, living the life of the idle rich. Stiff upper lip and carry on!

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thank you 🚢🙂

[@katz2912]

We'll be sailing on the Regal Princess at the end of August on a 12 day British Isles cruise! Getting to Southampton will be a long trip though since we're flying from Vancouver. Ship looks beautiful, looking forward to it! 🙂🛳

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

We want to do this trip you are doing, it’s a great itinerary, have you thought of an overnight stop in Toronto. Have fun! 🚢😀😀

[@katz2912]

We’re just going to fly direct and overnight in London. Spend a couple of days there before we board the ship! 🛳️

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Awesome

[@antoniopena8101]

Sixty years make a lot of difference. I´ve crossed de Atlantic, from Vigo (Galicia) to Santos (Brazil), in 1958. It has taken, for de Juan de Garay, 17 days. It was a second class ticket on a third class boat.

[@kcirdorb9591]

"Carry on Cruising" sounds like one of the old movies with Sid James/ Kenneth Williams.....have a great trip to Southampton home of Benny Hill....save some room for real fish and chips with mushy peas.

[@GlobalBizlife]

What a great video, so informative and I took notes! Hopefully can go on this cruise in the future. Sounds really fantastic! I would love to visit all the places especially the Azores, I have visited Lisbon before but never by ship. Thank you

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Glad you enjoyed it!🚢🙂🍷

[@pware9643]

Maybe not this year as bookings are crazy, but a normal Pro of a reposition is that it’s less crowded. Cons are less entertaining variety and you are stranded if you get seriously ill.

[@ToddDragonflyHikerBeal]

we love cruising, great tips. Like to hear more about stock photo business

[@sumonkirwin7005]

Having so much fun listening to you guys , reminds me of my first Norwegian Dawn cruise ship experience couple years ago , we just love ❤️ love ❤️ it . Can’t wait for the next adventure !😊😊😊😊

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Our pleasure! Cheers 🙂

[@barryhaley7430]

I love sea days!

[@aknorth1053]

as a recommendation check out NCL they have a northern transatlantic that sails along Canada to Reykjavik and than Ireland the most number of sea days is 2

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

That sounds awesome we did Reykjavik last year , lovely place but expensive to visit 💰 🙂🚢

[@floridastitcher1]

Note to self: Bring my own chocolate, tea and scones 😊. I can’t imagine being on a cruise for 16 days, but your mini suite is so nice

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

It was a lovely room remember we had 4 port days too 🚢🙂

[@barbaraebner5889]

You only live ONCE!!!! You both like to investigate. Good job!

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thank you 🙂

[@bdavis8149]

Thanks for your insight on your cruise , lots of good information!😀

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Our pleasure! 🙂

[@lesleysmith8300]

It's making me wanting to go on a cruise now. I sometimes sail to Santander on the ferry and love it. Thanks for sharing ❤️😸

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks Lesley 🙂

[@silvanamoen7581]

Thank you for all your Wonderful Videos ❤

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Glad you like them!

[@jlizardi5013]

I'm a late-minute booker too but never less than 30 days if I'm subject to airfare. I just came back from my first Transatlantic Cruise. Great price and 9 marvelous ports (NCL 16 days NY to Rome). I have cruised with HAL, PRINCESS, RC, and Carnival and never experienced that gap in food availability.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

That is awesome 9 ports is a lot looks like a great deal you got 🙂🚢

[@pumpkin462]

I was never bored on our Apex TA. But I made mahjong friends and went to f45 everyday 🤷‍♂️ RCL Group announced they will not lower prices anymore closer to the cruise - we’ll see

[@lynnfranklin5098]

I care for my mom so have to plan so my sisters can give me a break can not wait to do those jump on again

[@Impostertot]

Hello Norm. Do you have a separate channel for your "stock photography business"? 4:33 Have you done any videos regarding this sideline?

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

No he hasn’t we are thinking we might do one video about it not sure as it’s not really what our channel is about 🤔

[@paulettenguyen971]

Glad to see another video from you again!

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thank you Paulette 🙂

[@gerry2345]

I like this vid. Good insight.

[@darlenebuchanan6552]

I think being “unplugged” is a great idea!!!!

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

It was nice (for a short time 😂)

[@cheyenne_spring]

This sounds wonderful. Can you give some tips of Where/How do i find these types of cruises? I've never travelled so this looks great,

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Look at Expedia Cruise Ship Cruises and Vacations to go , then the cruise company website 🙂

[@carollane7938]

Fun video Tina and Norm!

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thank you 🙂

[@nelg7094]

Really enjoy your videos. Keep them coming. How close to the departure date did you book this cruise.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thank you! we were two weeks before departure

[@nelg7094]

Thank you. Did you book it directly through the Princess website or a 3rd party reseller?

[@barbarasnider3788]

One thing we have found is that cruise ships always have plenty of food but lack SNACKS. We have learned to pack some snacks so as not to have to purchase these at the ship shops.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

We pack Pringles chips and Twix way cheaper than the ship 🚢 Barbara 🍷🙂

[@jsjamesok]

You guys are a delight. Do I remember that you grew up and married in the UK? Will you see family once arrive?

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

No family left in the UK

[@maloyo7901]

Very useful information in this video. Thanks!

[@patriciabracewell1089]

Hi you two enjoying your vlogs. I Kano that you do not purchase the drinks and internet package. Could you let me know what the cost of gratuities are please. Thank you

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

You need to check each cruise line 🚢 they are all different 🍷🌺

[@denischeevers9429]

Love your video on the Princess Regal. We're all gratuities included. Did you have to tip your cabin Stewart when you had breakfast delivered and if so how much.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

We tip extra when we get good service both Cabin Steward and room service 🙂

[@markpowellmp]

You 2 do seem to live a charmed life, not at all jealous! I notice you mentioned Trans Pacific cruises. Do you know if any of these are cheap relocating cruises? And if so, from where to where and when? Don’t forget that, well travelled as you are, you have yet to tick the Gibraltar box 🇬🇮😉

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

The Transpacific crossings we look at are Holland America Vancouver to Japan, used to be $1200 each. The apes 🐒 kinda creep us out ⛰️

[@jlawrence0181]

Some of the cruises out of Alaska to Japan can be had well under $100 per night per person for an inside cabin. However, some go far north with only stops in Alaska before Japan. The others go straight to Japan with only a couple of stops in the northern islands in Japan. The cruises that connect to these transpacifics are very pricey.

[@jlawrence0181]

Comments: 1) I would never book a repositioning cruise as my first cruise or as my first cruise on a line. Too much risk. 2) I have been trying to get on one of the Star Princess repo cruises as I have seen prices as low as US$29-36 per person per day for an inside. At the prices for a suite, I would probably go in that direction. 3) All five HAL cruises I have been on have had food 24 hours per day as they offer room service from 11:30 pm - 6:00 am when other eateries have closed.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts

[@augustineadeyanju9638]

Keep it coming, I love it, thanks . 😍

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thank you so much 🙂☕️

[@maryc1952]

Thank you for your lovely video!

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Our pleasure! Cheers Mary 🍷🙂

[@travlng2]

Glad you had a great cruise but I didn't notice the cost of the cruise.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

$1,350 each

[@travlng2]

Thank you. 😀@@ThisIsOurRetirement

[@rosemarie9956]

Sounds wonderful- I hear more Pros overall! Just wondering if it was cooler during sea days? We did a cruise out of LA in April and it was very cool. Everyone was looking to buy hoodies in the shop which they hardly had anything, surprisingly on that RC ship they did not have a lot of shops.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Yes the sea days can be cool need to take sweaters and rain jackets just in case Cheers 🚢🙂

[@rory644]

Die with zero is a great book.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

It is definitely thought provoking 🤔

[@sammie44]

I’m with you Tina, I enjoy tea and scones, never had it at sea, but sounds delightful. On our Caribbean cruise we were always using the stairs, up and down, never used the the elevators. No fear of gaining those unneeded pounds. Food was a constant on the cruise, 24 hr availability in one restaurant. I can see people being tempted to overeat. A definite CON for me was the strong stink of cigarette smell in certain areas of the ship, coming from within the casino. I tried to avoid these spaces, due to allergies and asthma, but unsuccessfully. So sorry, Norm couldn’t find a Portugal T-shirt. We’ll need to do something about that. 🤷‍♀️ 😆 Take care! 😊

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Afternoon tea 🍵 with scones is wonderful on a cruise ship 🚢 Sam , have a lovely evening Cheers 🚢🙂

[@sammie44]

@@ThisIsOurRetirement did you end up getting a PD or Lisbon T-shirt when you were visiting? 😆

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

We got Norm a Lisboa T shirt when we were there for the day 🙂

[@Quince828]

I would think the number of sea days is a pro. Id go for the journey not the ports of call. If I went to Europe I’d prefer a cruise to a jetliner.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Definitely more relaxing 🙂

[@cindysheppard8653]

That is such a waste of water and energy changing the towels every day. So I went on the Princess site and I see they automatically charge gratuity every day, and it wasn't cheap. Can you decline it and just give at the end of your stay? That is how it was years ago on Royal Caribbean

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Yes you can change the gratuities and tip separately to Stewards , room service etc 🙂