The Truth About Our Transatlantic Cruise

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This Is Our Retirement

This Is Our Retirement

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@ThisIsOurRetirement
@ThisIsOurRetirement 7 ай бұрын
Get Your Saily e-SIM Here For Over 150 Countries saily.com/ourretirement 👍 We have used it successfully it's very affordable and safe, we used it on this transatlantic cruise.
@ald0man
@ald0man 2 ай бұрын
check your mobile phone supports use of e-sim before proceeding still plentry of android models not offering this opton today
@willjay916
@willjay916 7 ай бұрын
Don't let anyone bully you about the Air Transit upgrade. You are showing what is possible with planning and travel research. You have that wonderful combination of both adventurous spirits and the analytical skills to figure out what is possible within your budget. At this part of your lives you should enjoy the fruits of your labors.
@ThisIsOurRetirement
@ThisIsOurRetirement 7 ай бұрын
Great comment thank you Will 🙂🍻🍾
@paulwoods3214
@paulwoods3214 7 ай бұрын
It was because of your willingness to take that business class trip on a recent video that we bid on a biz class upgrade on our our 13 hour return flight from Manila to SFO. We won our bid for @$1300 each. Like you we had always wanted to try business class and after seeing you guys do it we took the leap. Wow! So many benefits and the result was very minimal jet lag, more comfortable seats, we could lie all the way back and sleep, the service was great, less wait for rest rooms. Early boarding and much more. Definitely worth it for us. However it’s not something we can do all the time in good conscience due to our budgets. But on the way home next time we will bid again . Thanks Norm and Teena for giving us that extra confidence!
@ThisIsOurRetirement
@ThisIsOurRetirement 7 ай бұрын
Awesome so pleased for you!
@pb9401
@pb9401 7 ай бұрын
I agree with many people who have commented on here. It’s your retirement not anyone else’s. Fly whatever ever airline you want. Love your videos you really show what is possible!
@ThisIsOurRetirement
@ThisIsOurRetirement 7 ай бұрын
Thank you so much 🙂🍷🍻
@eddieloujones2673
@eddieloujones2673 7 ай бұрын
You know what I love about this channel? You are out doing what many folks just talk about. I am not retired just yet, but I can already see myself being scared to spend money even though I know I already have more than enough. I'm so used to saving saving saving and I rarely splurge on anything because, well, I don't really need much. But in the end, it's clear that you really should cherish and take full advantage of those go go and even slow go years. Build memories and see the world. 👍
@ThisIsOurRetirement
@ThisIsOurRetirement 7 ай бұрын
It is a big problem in retirement Eddie to go from saving to spending your money 💰 Cheers 🙂☕️
@gardenpost1
@gardenpost1 7 ай бұрын
I love your comment
@sct4040
@sct4040 23 күн бұрын
I booked 1-1/2 months before sailing and booked a mini suite for myself. What a treat! Loved the room.
@ThisIsOurRetirement
@ThisIsOurRetirement 22 күн бұрын
Mini suites are awesome! 🥳 🚢
@ThisIsOurRetirement
@ThisIsOurRetirement 22 күн бұрын
Mini suites are awesome! 🥳 🚢
@annapower9799
@annapower9799 7 ай бұрын
Comments about your lavish Air Transit flight - ha! If you can do it - why not?! At least you’re keeping it real. No one would have known had you not shared. Love your channel. Don’t change or second guess anything!!! Safe travels
@ThisIsOurRetirement
@ThisIsOurRetirement 7 ай бұрын
Thanks Anna glad you enjoy our channel we really appreciate your support Cheers 🚢🙂🍷
@jonniesantos
@jonniesantos 7 ай бұрын
Exactly! 😀
@larryabela4095
@larryabela4095 7 ай бұрын
While living in rent controlled housing. Seams fair to others…..
@IramisandGerry
@IramisandGerry 7 ай бұрын
We love the Azores. Congratulations on the Transatlantic crossing. I have done three transatlantic crossings and we absolutely love them!
@conniemerrell9855
@conniemerrell9855 7 ай бұрын
Wow you two are the picture of retirees!! lol watch you all the time and I do learn a lot from your videos. I wish my retirement looked like yours, I’m a caregiver to my elderly mother and live vicariously through you lol.
@ThisIsOurRetirement
@ThisIsOurRetirement 7 ай бұрын
We are so pleased Connie that you and your Mom enjoy our videos, thanks so much for your continued support 💕🌺
@Savannah-ed4rv
@Savannah-ed4rv 7 ай бұрын
I can relate...I help.my mom daily at our home. She's 89 years old as of May 1 and thankfully quite healthy, but I can't leave her for a vacation. It's definitely fun watching Tina and Norm enjoying life ♡♡
@conniemerrell9855
@conniemerrell9855 7 ай бұрын
I’m very envious of Tina and Norm as I love to travel too. My mom is almost 94!!
@derekcox6531
@derekcox6531 7 ай бұрын
Tina and Norm! Great episode! I have to admit I’m one of those (apparently) decadent people who never fly economy. I’m 6’3,spent decades flying in economy. Now that I’m 50+? Forget that! I fly in the comfortable section where I can actually fit my carry on. Besides,there’s deals to be had to get upgrades! 🤩
@ThisIsOurRetirement
@ThisIsOurRetirement 7 ай бұрын
Thanks Derek 🍻🙂
@BoninBrighton
@BoninBrighton 7 ай бұрын
We always try to fly business for flights more than 12 hours….
@lilybee_
@lilybee_ 7 ай бұрын
We love to cruise and are boarding a cruise to Alaska in three days. Don't let anyone make you feel bad for spending your money on what you like! You show what can be done with planning and smart spending.
@ThisIsOurRetirement
@ThisIsOurRetirement 7 ай бұрын
Have a wonderful cruise 🚢🍷
@hermacoutts8587
@hermacoutts8587 7 ай бұрын
Great to see you again, Tina and Norm. You both look wonderful and relaxed. Super deal on that cruise! Way to go Tina! Enjoy the rest of your cruise. ❤️🇨🇦
@ThisIsOurRetirement
@ThisIsOurRetirement 7 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
@yolandatubin8126
@yolandatubin8126 7 ай бұрын
Glad you didn’t give up on cruises, thought after last cruise where you got sick wouldn’t see u on a cruise for a long time. Enjoy!
@ThisIsOurRetirement
@ThisIsOurRetirement 7 ай бұрын
Hi Yolanda, it was touch and go about future cruising so we decided to give it another go and it was wonderful 🚢
@pattylyman7907
@pattylyman7907 7 ай бұрын
How great is an adventure that has none or very little problems or issues. Bravo on your success at living your BEST life
@ThisIsOurRetirement
@ThisIsOurRetirement 7 ай бұрын
Thanks Patty we are trying Hard to do that😂 , have a lovely weekend 🍷🙂🌺
@pattyk8594
@pattyk8594 7 ай бұрын
Thank you for taking us along!
@ThisIsOurRetirement
@ThisIsOurRetirement 7 ай бұрын
Our pleasure! glad you can enjoy our journey Patty 🙂🍷🚢
@theneverendingjourneyoflif1482
@theneverendingjourneyoflif1482 7 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@ThisIsOurRetirement
@ThisIsOurRetirement 7 ай бұрын
Thanks so much 🌺🙂
@iniabellepaz445
@iniabellepaz445 7 ай бұрын
Hi Norm and Tina, hope you had a wonderful trip. Hopefully we get to see some of it! Stay well
@roxie0648
@roxie0648 7 ай бұрын
I just found out about transatlantic cruises recently and by chance the Norwegian Europe cruise that I’ll be on in Nov24 was coming back to NYC so hubby and I decided to extend our cruise by staying on ship instead of flying back to Texas. We are big cruisers and I am learning a lot how to cruise on a budget…life is perfect!!! End of June heading to Alaska on Princess. We’ve travel mostly on Carnival but by year end we would complete trying out Royal Caribbean, Princess and NSC.
@ThisIsOurRetirement
@ThisIsOurRetirement 7 ай бұрын
Sounds great 🍷🚢
@augustineadeyanju9638
@augustineadeyanju9638 7 ай бұрын
I love you guys , especially my new Mr. Rogers , It’s a pleasure to watch you guys .
@suzannecuerrier279
@suzannecuerrier279 7 ай бұрын
A transatlantic cruise is something we're going to do. Thanks for sharing.
@ThisIsOurRetirement
@ThisIsOurRetirement 7 ай бұрын
Good luck!
@user-ik2no7jw5g
@user-ik2no7jw5g 7 ай бұрын
This video is filled with a lot of good information. Thank you. Happy travels!
@ThisIsOurRetirement
@ThisIsOurRetirement 7 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! 🙂
@twotipsytravelers6701
@twotipsytravelers6701 7 ай бұрын
Here's an idea. You should approach Princess about providing lectures on your KZbin journey in exchange for a free cruise. You have so many tips! It would be a really informative lecture.
@ThisIsOurRetirement
@ThisIsOurRetirement 7 ай бұрын
Thanks for the tip! have a great weekend Cheers 🍷🙂🍻
@christopherbarker976
@christopherbarker976 7 ай бұрын
Hi Tina& Norm great video and I’m pleased you did so well on the deal . Regards. C Barker
@ThisIsOurRetirement
@ThisIsOurRetirement 7 ай бұрын
Thanks so much Christopher, good to hear from you, thanks for your continued support.
@nancyglassman9979
@nancyglassman9979 7 ай бұрын
You guys are just amazing! Maybe we are going to try that transatlantic cruise. Thank you so much and have a great time.❤
@dawnmarazzi8283
@dawnmarazzi8283 7 ай бұрын
You two are adorable! It's Your money! Don't change who you are or what you do for your audience! xo from the West Coast!
@ThisIsOurRetirement
@ThisIsOurRetirement 7 ай бұрын
Thank you Dawn🙂🍷
@TracyBirds
@TracyBirds 7 ай бұрын
I say if you can afford priority / business seating, go for it. It’s a luxury but oh so nice! 😊
@ThisIsOurRetirement
@ThisIsOurRetirement 7 ай бұрын
We totally agree! it was great 🙂
@Tellyawhat4
@Tellyawhat4 6 ай бұрын
@@ThisIsOurRetirement Not on Air Canada it isn't a given. When you're on an dingy old plane, even Business Class isn't particularly appealing. Was going to bid on an upgrade but when I boarded the flight, I was glad I didn't!!
@marigoldcarter2879
@marigoldcarter2879 6 ай бұрын
You two are a wealth of information! You are enjoying your retirement.very encouraging. Thank you for sharing!❤❤
@ThisIsOurRetirement
@ThisIsOurRetirement 6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! 🙂
@eileendoonan
@eileendoonan 7 ай бұрын
looks amazing, good job!! And FYI, those seats dont look like economy to us...they look like FIRST CLASS..you go guys!! Love it!!
@ThisIsOurRetirement
@ThisIsOurRetirement 7 ай бұрын
Thanks so much! Cheers Eileen 🙂🍷
@Bertil_Lundin
@Bertil_Lundin 6 ай бұрын
Thanks for the introduction to your cruise! Fantastic cabin. Greetings and have a nice day! // Bertil.
@ThisIsOurRetirement
@ThisIsOurRetirement 6 ай бұрын
Our pleasure! have a great weekend Bertil Cheers 🍻🙂
@bdwoloshen5364
@bdwoloshen5364 6 ай бұрын
We did that transatlantic cruise, first stop Azores, disembarked in a Barcelona , fantastic , amazing cruise
@ThisIsOurRetirement
@ThisIsOurRetirement 6 ай бұрын
We loved ours glad you had a great time 👍🚢🌺
@peterbarnes8941
@peterbarnes8941 7 ай бұрын
Norm and Tina: Thank you so much! This is a great idea...
@davidmaclachlan
@davidmaclachlan 7 ай бұрын
Well done! You look like you are enjoying your cruise. Just flew home and snagged an upgrade, so understand the joy of J class! Have fun! And Happy Belated!!!
@ThisIsOurRetirement
@ThisIsOurRetirement 7 ай бұрын
Thanks David, glad the upgrades work for you!
@deborahanthony3401
@deborahanthony3401 7 ай бұрын
You guys are living the life! Others can only dream of.
@ThisIsOurRetirement
@ThisIsOurRetirement 7 ай бұрын
We went without for a long time in our life
@yoona5820
@yoona5820 7 ай бұрын
You two enjoy every minute! Thanks for sharing all the info, the cruise looks great! 👍
@ThisIsOurRetirement
@ThisIsOurRetirement 7 ай бұрын
Our pleasure!
@amiek9226
@amiek9226 7 ай бұрын
It’s lovely to see you two learning and trying new things such as bidding on an upgrade to business class and getting an eSIM card. These are things I’ve heard about but was hesitant to try but now that you’ve led the way, I just might give them a go for our next trip. 😊
@ThisIsOurRetirement
@ThisIsOurRetirement 7 ай бұрын
Our pleasure! we are all learning every day Cheers 🙂
@Voltaire7
@Voltaire7 7 ай бұрын
My wife and I are discussing this right now. She is retired, but I have 10 weeks vacation, so we can go at the drop of the hat. Really appreciate the info guys. 👍
@ThisIsOurRetirement
@ThisIsOurRetirement 7 ай бұрын
Good luck
@LindaSanchez-ws4tj
@LindaSanchez-ws4tj 7 ай бұрын
I cruised transatlantic on nearly the same dates from Port Canaveral, following you across the Atlantic... then walking the Camino, until a nasty case of tendinitis stalled the hike. On our shared birthday no less, Tina!😢 sigh... (it's much better 2 weeks later, and Happy Birthday 🎉!!!) my adventures this round come to an end in another day or two when I simply have to return home. I'm a whopping silver status - and shareholder - with NCL- a little more budget friendly for a single occupancy cabin. I Absolutely agree with you about the drinks package..I don't even want to drink anywhere near half the cost of the packages. I only had an inside cabin.... I won't show you up on the incredible steal of a deal I got!
@ThisIsOurRetirement
@ThisIsOurRetirement 7 ай бұрын
Sorry to hear the hike didn’t go according to plan happy belated birthday 🥳🍾
@jackiestewart5062
@jackiestewart5062 7 ай бұрын
Love your knowledge and common sense.
@KateS1172
@KateS1172 7 ай бұрын
Love the mini suite! Enjoy your cruise!
@ThisIsOurRetirement
@ThisIsOurRetirement 7 ай бұрын
Thanks so much!
@debbied9997
@debbied9997 7 ай бұрын
One benefit of full retirement is that you can take advantage of last-minute deals. How wonderful for you. Have a great time.
@ThisIsOurRetirement
@ThisIsOurRetirement 7 ай бұрын
Thanks Debbie
@sulemanpiracha8123
@sulemanpiracha8123 7 ай бұрын
Wonderful! have fun on the Princess and in Azores- Stay safe and enjoy!
@ThisIsOurRetirement
@ThisIsOurRetirement 7 ай бұрын
Thank you! Will do! 🙂
@retiredpoppi1
@retiredpoppi1 6 ай бұрын
We just completed a repositioning cruise from Florida to California. You would probably enjoy that one too.
@ThisIsOurRetirement
@ThisIsOurRetirement 6 ай бұрын
That’s sounds great 👍🚢
@saltwaterjoys6110
@saltwaterjoys6110 7 ай бұрын
Must say, you both look really well, rested, and younger! WTG!
@ThisIsOurRetirement
@ThisIsOurRetirement 7 ай бұрын
Thank you 🙂
@Susan-fr1rq
@Susan-fr1rq 7 ай бұрын
You two are an inspiration! Haven't traveled much after covid (I'm 75) but I'd like to get back out there.
@ThisIsOurRetirement
@ThisIsOurRetirement 7 ай бұрын
We know how you feel Susan we did find it hard to get back into travelling after Covid really had to push ourselves. Did a couple of days to the USA 🇺🇸, The Canadian train 🚂 trip , Then Amtrak then a cruise 🚢 but looking back glad we did . Hope you manage some trips 🙂
@maxinemcivor4974
@maxinemcivor4974 7 ай бұрын
Sounds fabulous, you two. Hope u had fun x
@ThisIsOurRetirement
@ThisIsOurRetirement 7 ай бұрын
It was a great trip 🚢🍷
@Travelalot04
@Travelalot04 7 ай бұрын
Really enjoy your videos...thanks for doing them!
@ThisIsOurRetirement
@ThisIsOurRetirement 7 ай бұрын
Glad you like them! we appreciate you watching Cheers 🙂🚢🍷
@esthers5772
@esthers5772 7 ай бұрын
I sailed on the Regal Princess last year. I ate at the dining room every night. Except for one night, I never dressed very fancy. Smart casual as they say, is fine. Just no shorts for men, almost everything else seemed to go. BTW, the deluxe balcony has a sofa. What a great deal you got. I think I will look into it for next year. Thank you for info on the E-SIM, I will be travelling to Norway and I was looking for one. 👍
@ThisIsOurRetirement
@ThisIsOurRetirement 7 ай бұрын
That is awesome! enjoy your trip 🙂🍷
@user-xp5qx8wg9x
@user-xp5qx8wg9x 7 ай бұрын
Thoroughly enjoyed this video and all the information you provided with it, thank you both for that. We didn't know you can bid in business class so that's a great tip.
@ThisIsOurRetirement
@ThisIsOurRetirement 7 ай бұрын
Our pleasure! glad you enjoyed it Cheers 🙂🚢
@lovinggoldens4183
@lovinggoldens4183 7 ай бұрын
Thank you for eSIM tip we are heading to Greece enjoy your cruise.. wow what a deal
@ThisIsOurRetirement
@ThisIsOurRetirement 7 ай бұрын
Our pleasure! 🙂
@MILGEO
@MILGEO 7 ай бұрын
That's quite a nice cabin! We've only stayed in an inside cabin one time and decided never again! I think we tried a window cabin once but were disappointed to find that they don't open. Have always gotten veranda cabins since.They seemed to have room for 2 chairs but not much more.We started with Holland America years ago and were impressed with the food as well as service. We always had 3 people serving us at dinner. I guess that things have changed over the years. Carnival was a better experience than expected. Our choice on Cruise lines was based on where the cruises were going. We've always preferred casual dining, Hated those formal bights.
@ThisIsOurRetirement
@ThisIsOurRetirement 7 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing we also enjoy balconies and getting fresh air Cheers 🚢☕️🙂
@NeilJohnson-jj3ch
@NeilJohnson-jj3ch 7 ай бұрын
Norm and Tina, Thank you so much for all the great info. Especially, the discount of owning stock in Carnival. My wife and I are about 7 years from retiring and looking to travel and enjoy retirement together. Thanks for all the videos we appreciate them all.
@ThisIsOurRetirement
@ThisIsOurRetirement 7 ай бұрын
Our pleasure!Happy Sunday Neil Cheers ☕️🍻🙂
@ReallyHappened
@ReallyHappened 6 ай бұрын
What a fantastic cruise and price! Very interesting to hear all about your travels, thank you.
@ThisIsOurRetirement
@ThisIsOurRetirement 6 ай бұрын
Our pleasure! 🙂
@pauld9653
@pauld9653 7 ай бұрын
Amazing that no one is at the lunch buffet at 12:30 each day !
@gardenpost1
@gardenpost1 7 ай бұрын
Thank you for this fun and informative video!
@ThisIsOurRetirement
@ThisIsOurRetirement 7 ай бұрын
Our pleasure! 🚢🍷🙂
@gailjones5599
@gailjones5599 7 ай бұрын
Sounds like a great cruise, enjoy!
@hennagal7360
@hennagal7360 6 ай бұрын
Thank you for your Hospitality 🛳
@ThisIsOurRetirement
@ThisIsOurRetirement 6 ай бұрын
Our pleasure!
@barbhayden3469
@barbhayden3469 7 ай бұрын
Please show us what you can get into your carry on. Maybe a packing show and tell. Thanks
@ThisIsOurRetirement
@ThisIsOurRetirement 7 ай бұрын
Thanks for the idea Barb , as long as you have access to Laundry 🧺 you don’t need a lot clothes Cheers 🙂🚢🍷
@debbieserwe2242
@debbieserwe2242 6 ай бұрын
For the OBC you now have to use an app instead of filling out a form. The app is stockperks and you now have to use this for all Carnival Corp ships.
@ThisIsOurRetirement
@ThisIsOurRetirement 6 ай бұрын
You can still email them too , we booked within two weeks so it wouldn’t work on the App Cheers 🌺🙂🚢
@jbf5117
@jbf5117 6 ай бұрын
Norm , Tina, today is May 15, 2024 and we just disembarked from our transatlantic cruise on the Celebrity Apex! This was our second time cruising and it was lovely! If folks can afford it, cruising is a wonderful way to spend a vacation and be pampered at the same time, as second time senior cruisers, we in our 70s, hooray for cruising!
@ThisIsOurRetirement
@ThisIsOurRetirement 6 ай бұрын
Wonderful glad you had a great time 🚢
@pamelalambe1356
@pamelalambe1356 7 ай бұрын
Have a great cruise! We had our gold medallions sent to us , here in Toronto. and are off to Fort Lauderdale for a few days before we sail. We got the plus package, we worked it out that though expensive, with wifi, casual dining, drinks etc was worth it. Looks like you got a great deal and we might have a re think next time. You sound so happy, I can't wait to be aboard ship looking out at the sea too !! Enjoy!
@ThisIsOurRetirement
@ThisIsOurRetirement 7 ай бұрын
Have a great trip Pamela!
@carolnavan4137
@carolnavan4137 7 ай бұрын
You two are my spirit animals! Great video.
@ThisIsOurRetirement
@ThisIsOurRetirement 7 ай бұрын
You are so kind Carol 💕
@lynneackerman1853
@lynneackerman1853 7 ай бұрын
This is a great video. So much helpful information.
@ThisIsOurRetirement
@ThisIsOurRetirement 7 ай бұрын
Glad you think so! enjoy your weekend Lynne 🌺🍷🚢
@DmarilynB
@DmarilynB 7 ай бұрын
Good morning, thanks for sharing. Safe travels, guys!
@ThisIsOurRetirement
@ThisIsOurRetirement 7 ай бұрын
Our pleasure! have a wonderful weekend 🍷🚢🙂
@iany2448
@iany2448 7 ай бұрын
Cannot keep up with you guys anymore unless I retire now😊. After watching all you videos about Portugal, just made my first trip to the country, but you are at it again😮!
@ThisIsOurRetirement
@ThisIsOurRetirement 7 ай бұрын
Hope you liked Portugal 🇵🇹 the cruise 🚢 was too good not to do 😂😂
@beththomas6514
@beththomas6514 7 ай бұрын
It's nice to see Tina looking so relaxed and happy! As a Tina booster, I'm wondering if maybe Norm could learn how to do laundry 😀Thanks for the great tips about the advantages of a mini-suite and the perks included on Princess.
@ThisIsOurRetirement
@ThisIsOurRetirement 7 ай бұрын
So Beth, Norm would be doing the laundry, he already cooks all our meals and films, edits etc 😂😂
@beththomas6514
@beththomas6514 7 ай бұрын
@@ThisIsOurRetirement Ah, got it. Thanks for the reply!
@markussp3398
@markussp3398 7 ай бұрын
Thank you for telling about the timechange on midday! We will try this. 🙂
@ThisIsOurRetirement
@ThisIsOurRetirement 7 ай бұрын
Our pleasure 😊
@ronaldhein5739
@ronaldhein5739 6 ай бұрын
Great video with very interesting information..
@bdavis8149
@bdavis8149 7 ай бұрын
Just wondering if Tina will share what travel site she watches the deals from ? Also I was always curious if the cruise is super rocky going days in open water. Thanks for sharing all your travel videos , just love them!
@bdavis8149
@bdavis8149 7 ай бұрын
@@debiwillis9045 thanks for all your the answers but my question was directed to Tina . And hoping she will answer when she has time .
@ThisIsOurRetirement
@ThisIsOurRetirement 7 ай бұрын
It was special as it was FREE lots of lines now charge a fee for meals in cabins . HAL charges for many breakfast items ours were all free 🌺
@ThisIsOurRetirement
@ThisIsOurRetirement 7 ай бұрын
We found the cruise 🚢 pretty smooth , maybe one day you needed to hang on ! We look at Expedia , Vacations to Go as a start , then go to the cruise line direct and often they have better deals , we write the pricing down and then watch it . With this one the price dropped hugely when we got back from Portugal so we booked it ! Have also found deals on TravelZoo , and Cruise Companies in Vancouver where they put deals together good luck 🙂🚢
@bdavis8149
@bdavis8149 7 ай бұрын
Thank you for answering , I appreciate it 😀
@caroleanne8529
@caroleanne8529 7 ай бұрын
Hope you are having smooth sailing and are having a great time. We love Princess and agree about the food vs. Holland America's abysmal offerings. You had a video long ago about your budget for retirement. I figure that if flying first class to Portugal and taking a transatlantic cruise are within your budget, then go for it and enjoy. We used an e-sim on a previous European trip and it worked very well. Enjoy your trip and keep informing us of your travels.
@ThisIsOurRetirement
@ThisIsOurRetirement 7 ай бұрын
Sounds great! enjoy your weekend Cheers 🚢🙂🌺
@spencerji6162
@spencerji6162 7 ай бұрын
Love this trip on my list
@stepheng9607
@stepheng9607 7 ай бұрын
We did the same crossing but the other way round last November. The only downside was that we got quite bored with the view because we were not following a coastline. So it was just open sea. Plus one of our ports was cancelled because of bad weather so we had 10 days at sea.
@ThisIsOurRetirement
@ThisIsOurRetirement 7 ай бұрын
That can happen Stephen we remember we missed Key West on a cruise 🚢 due to weather !! Cheers 🚢🙂🍻
@monalisa233
@monalisa233 7 ай бұрын
Personally I am saving up money in retirement to fly and travel the why I choose! I work for my money and I can travel cheap or a bit more expensive and no one can say anything about it....unless they pay my way :) Have fun and enjoy what ever you wish! Love your videos!
@ThisIsOurRetirement
@ThisIsOurRetirement 7 ай бұрын
Sounds great! we agree 🙂🍷🌺
@nilagetter1705
@nilagetter1705 6 ай бұрын
Booked a guaranteed cabin for the 1st time. Hope we get upgraded like you did!
@ThisIsOurRetirement
@ThisIsOurRetirement 6 ай бұрын
We hope so too!
@wendybakker504
@wendybakker504 7 ай бұрын
Another great video. Thanks for sharing.🛳️🎉😎
@ThisIsOurRetirement
@ThisIsOurRetirement 7 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@rodhurst5831
@rodhurst5831 7 ай бұрын
I’m jealous of that shirt Norm, mine are all so ratty I started using them for shipping cushioning. Enjoy!
@ThisIsOurRetirement
@ThisIsOurRetirement 7 ай бұрын
Gotta keep stocking up 😂😂
@barbarasnider3788
@barbarasnider3788 7 ай бұрын
We did that same ship transatlantic last fall Southampton to Ft Lauderdale. Our cost for the entire cruise was $690 for inside cabin. Great cruise/beautiful weather except for one rainy day. Enjoy!
@ThisIsOurRetirement
@ThisIsOurRetirement 7 ай бұрын
That is awesome! a great deal Barbara glad you enjoyed it Cheers 🚢🙂
@barbarasnider3788
@barbarasnider3788 7 ай бұрын
Well, it was an inside room and not a mini suite though.
7 ай бұрын
Great video! Happy travels 😊
@RetiredLovingIt
@RetiredLovingIt 7 ай бұрын
Enjoy that cruise Norm & Tina!
@ThisIsOurRetirement
@ThisIsOurRetirement 7 ай бұрын
Thanks
@newworld6474
@newworld6474 7 ай бұрын
good see you are keeping busy. and healthy ...
@ThisIsOurRetirement
@ThisIsOurRetirement 7 ай бұрын
Thanks 🍷🙂🚢
@rl8992
@rl8992 7 ай бұрын
Wow that’s amazing price. Great video.
@ThisIsOurRetirement
@ThisIsOurRetirement 7 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@Kae731
@Kae731 7 ай бұрын
Fun video. hope there will be more of the trip
@ThisIsOurRetirement
@ThisIsOurRetirement 7 ай бұрын
Most definitely!🙂
@cherylkelly8009
@cherylkelly8009 7 ай бұрын
Very helpful! Thank you for the video!
@ThisIsOurRetirement
@ThisIsOurRetirement 7 ай бұрын
Your very welcome Cheryl 🙂🌺🍷
@TrekkingwithMikeandDeb
@TrekkingwithMikeandDeb 7 ай бұрын
Have fun!!
@tynterthite2522
@tynterthite2522 7 ай бұрын
I love that you are treating yourselves and living the good life! If you can afford it, why not? Life is supposed to be fun! Air travel is such a grind these days so anything we can do to make it more bearable is worth it. It’s so crazy that people are lecturing you on the way you choose to spend your money. With regard to your guaranteed room, I have always shied away from that because I’m afraid I’ll get seasick if my cabin is not midship. If your cabin is in the front or back of the ship, do you do ok?
@ThisIsOurRetirement
@ThisIsOurRetirement 7 ай бұрын
Actually we have booked lots of cruises 🚢 as a guarantee and they have all been good 🙂
@libbyannstew8775
@libbyannstew8775 7 ай бұрын
Happy Saturday Norm and Tina! Great informative video. We did a Mediterranean cruise with Princess and although we didn’t pack only a carry on - we sure looked like we did! We’re not posh clothes types either so ate all our meals in the buffet area. Suited us just fine and we liked the variety. Looks like you made out like bandits in terms on value on this cruise. Thanks for sharing your insights!
@ThisIsOurRetirement
@ThisIsOurRetirement 7 ай бұрын
We did think it was a great deal Libbyann now busy looking for the next adventure 😂😂🚢🍾✈️
@libbyannstew8775
@libbyannstew8775 7 ай бұрын
@@ThisIsOurRetirement You do find the deals and you are so generous to share your knowledge and methods for doing so. We did a Baltic cruise and highly recommend - it’s a breathtaking part of the world. Happy Trails!
@Savannah-ed4rv
@Savannah-ed4rv 7 ай бұрын
Free breakfast and onboard credits? Fantastic deal!
@Mike-t7l2g
@Mike-t7l2g 7 ай бұрын
Sounds like great fun! 😮Have a wonderful time. Keep up the good work.-Mike from Ottawa❤🍻🏒🥅
@ThisIsOurRetirement
@ThisIsOurRetirement 7 ай бұрын
It was a great cruise 🚢 Mike definitely a lot of fun have a wonderful weekend Cheers 🚢🙂🍻
@Mike-t7l2g
@Mike-t7l2g 7 ай бұрын
@@ThisIsOurRetirement ❤️
@85728itsmeee
@85728itsmeee 7 ай бұрын
So happy for you to bid and win your upgrade! I hope you ignore any of the comments suggesting you don't live your best life lol. Put your money towards whatever makes you happiest, you seem to know how to get the best out of all your spending! Would love to know what you had to pay for the upgrade but understand completely if you're not wanting to bring on that kind of debate again! Did you get bored or feel stuck at any time on board, 16 days seems like a lot, but maybe...
@ThisIsOurRetirement
@ThisIsOurRetirement 7 ай бұрын
No we were not bored during the cruise, we met many wonderful people, our Air Canada upgrade bid was $900 plus tax each which was additional to our original ticket price.
@TracyKMainwaring
@TracyKMainwaring 7 ай бұрын
We're doing our first transatlantic in Oct/Nov (Virgin). I'm wondering if we should have waited to buy. But....then my husband would have chickened out LOL. We're thinking we might try to bid on an upgrade since we went with the guaranteed inside. I'm looking into doing an e-Sim card so your sponsorship is great to hear about. Our biggest issue is trying to find a flight to Barcelona. There isn't much choice for direct and non-direct scares hubby. Most drink packages also include things like coffees, fresh juice, etc; so if you drink those, the packages might be okay.
@ThisIsOurRetirement
@ThisIsOurRetirement 7 ай бұрын
Depending on where you are flying from you may have to go to a hub, such as Icelandair, TAP Airlines or KLM, good luck and yes if it fits in your budget make a bid. Enjoy your cruise!
@pamelaaffleck6127
@pamelaaffleck6127 6 ай бұрын
I didn't read through all the comments so someone might have already mentioned this, but the shareholder OBC does not depend at all on the category of cabin like you said. It only depends on cruise duration. I'm heading out soon on a 14-day cruise in a lowly inside cabin and I also get US$250. Enjoy your upgrades. It's your life and your money!
@ThisIsOurRetirement
@ThisIsOurRetirement 6 ай бұрын
Yes a slip of the tongue by us filming
@KateS1172
@KateS1172 7 ай бұрын
Looks like the Royal Princess! We had the same type of cabin. They are nice and spacious!
@ThisIsOurRetirement
@ThisIsOurRetirement 7 ай бұрын
Regal Princess
@billollar4799
@billollar4799 7 ай бұрын
Wow! Great advice!
@ThisIsOurRetirement
@ThisIsOurRetirement 7 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching! 🚢🙂
@mikejohnston6796
@mikejohnston6796 7 ай бұрын
Great video with some great information! How soon before the cruise did you book? Was it a month, a few weeks? My wife and I are going to soon start looking at booking last-minute cruises!
@ThisIsOurRetirement
@ThisIsOurRetirement 7 ай бұрын
About two weeks before Mike , the cruise was amazing deal you do pay more for flights ✈️as it’s short notice but so glad we did it Cheers and Good Luck 🤞🍷🚢
@pensacola321
@pensacola321 7 ай бұрын
Wow, you guys nailed this one. Nice trip, nice ship great price. Where did I transatlantic on NCL. Nice trip, but we paid more.
@ThisIsOurRetirement
@ThisIsOurRetirement 7 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@barfed64
@barfed64 7 ай бұрын
Enjoy your trip!
@ThisIsOurRetirement
@ThisIsOurRetirement 7 ай бұрын
We did thank you have a wonderful weekend Cheers 🙂🍷
@rroumeli
@rroumeli 7 ай бұрын
Well done getting a great deal on that cruise! Do you use any specific websites to keep an eye on trip prices?
@ThisIsOurRetirement
@ThisIsOurRetirement 7 ай бұрын
Expedia cruise ship centre and vacation to go plus the cruise ship website direct ie Princess or HAL 🙂🚢
@paulhunter6652
@paulhunter6652 7 ай бұрын
Hi Norm and Tina: Have a great time. Great tips. Cheers from the best commenter
@ThisIsOurRetirement
@ThisIsOurRetirement 7 ай бұрын
“Simply the best “🎼 always lovely to see your comments Paul have a great weekend Cheers 🍻🚢
@grandpa_eric
@grandpa_eric 7 ай бұрын
Hey 👋 Norm & Tina, I thought after Hurricane Lee last Fall, your cruising days were over. Crossing the Atlantic is quite an adventure! Hey, it’s your money, your getaway. Live it up! 🌊 🚢 🛳️🍻🐟🍤🐳🦈Enjoy!
@ThisIsOurRetirement
@ThisIsOurRetirement 7 ай бұрын
We thought we needed to give cruising 🚢 another chance Eric and so glad we did we loved this and our room was amazing really added to the trip Cheers 🇺🇸🚢🇨🇦🍾
@grandpa_eric
@grandpa_eric 7 ай бұрын
@@ThisIsOurRetirement I hear ya. Many great moments back on our ship Norwegian Escape last September, until Lee. We got rerouted, felt we were held captive in NYC, got Covid too, but the adventure and going places unknown was fantastic! But then the prices skyrocketed. You were saying they came down, or, you got a great deal? I’m study painting the sea at this very moment. It always active, never the same- a moving target to paint. Glad you’re enjoying yourselves!
@ThisIsOurRetirement
@ThisIsOurRetirement 7 ай бұрын
Prices just dropped Eric so we thought let’s go 🙂
@Walk-retirement-travel
@Walk-retirement-travel 7 ай бұрын
The E SIM card deal is great. I have some experience using a different company but the concept was the same. I much prefer buying the SIM cards that way over getting into a foreign country and trying to get a sim card
@ThisIsOurRetirement
@ThisIsOurRetirement 7 ай бұрын
Having done this we are sold on the e-sim, we know people who have bought sims online that didn’t work when they arrived in Europe.
@Walk-retirement-travel
@Walk-retirement-travel 7 ай бұрын
@@ThisIsOurRetirement I’ve used travel ESIM from a company called Airalo
@gkennedy2998
@gkennedy2998 7 ай бұрын
Wonderful! So nice to have a lovely vacation at a bargain price. By the way, thank you for your opinions on the buffets on Holland America and MSV (?). Good to know. Smooth sailing!
@ThisIsOurRetirement
@ThisIsOurRetirement 7 ай бұрын
Our pleasure! we agree being able to get food 24hours a day is a huge plus it’s “MSC “Cheers 🍻🙂
@rosemarie9956
@rosemarie9956 7 ай бұрын
We have been on MSC and the buffet was fine and they have the best pizza imo also just been on HAL in November and same buffet was great especially they have a fantastic salad bowl bar and great sandwich area - they do serve you however (not sure if this is a permanent thing). As with all cruise lines food can vary however even sometimes from one day to another. We always find some amazing hidden foods
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