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.
@ald0man2 ай бұрын
check your mobile phone supports use of e-sim before proceeding still plentry of android models not offering this opton today
@willjay9167 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.
@ThisIsOurRetirement7 ай бұрын
Great comment thank you Will 🙂🍻🍾
@paulwoods32147 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!
@ThisIsOurRetirement7 ай бұрын
Awesome so pleased for you!
@pb94017 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!
@ThisIsOurRetirement7 ай бұрын
Thank you so much 🙂🍷🍻
@eddieloujones26737 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. 👍
@ThisIsOurRetirement7 ай бұрын
It is a big problem in retirement Eddie to go from saving to spending your money 💰 Cheers 🙂☕️
@gardenpost17 ай бұрын
I love your comment
@sct404023 күн бұрын
I booked 1-1/2 months before sailing and booked a mini suite for myself. What a treat! Loved the room.
@ThisIsOurRetirement22 күн бұрын
Mini suites are awesome! 🥳 🚢
@ThisIsOurRetirement22 күн бұрын
Mini suites are awesome! 🥳 🚢
@annapower97997 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
@ThisIsOurRetirement7 ай бұрын
Thanks Anna glad you enjoy our channel we really appreciate your support Cheers 🚢🙂🍷
@jonniesantos7 ай бұрын
Exactly! 😀
@larryabela40957 ай бұрын
While living in rent controlled housing. Seams fair to others…..
@IramisandGerry7 ай бұрын
We love the Azores. Congratulations on the Transatlantic crossing. I have done three transatlantic crossings and we absolutely love them!
@conniemerrell98557 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.
@ThisIsOurRetirement7 ай бұрын
We are so pleased Connie that you and your Mom enjoy our videos, thanks so much for your continued support 💕🌺
@Savannah-ed4rv7 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 ♡♡
@conniemerrell98557 ай бұрын
I’m very envious of Tina and Norm as I love to travel too. My mom is almost 94!!
@derekcox65317 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! 🤩
@ThisIsOurRetirement7 ай бұрын
Thanks Derek 🍻🙂
@BoninBrighton7 ай бұрын
We always try to fly business for flights more than 12 hours….
@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.
@ThisIsOurRetirement7 ай бұрын
Have a wonderful cruise 🚢🍷
@hermacoutts85877 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. ❤️🇨🇦
@ThisIsOurRetirement7 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
@yolandatubin81267 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!
@ThisIsOurRetirement7 ай бұрын
Hi Yolanda, it was touch and go about future cruising so we decided to give it another go and it was wonderful 🚢
@pattylyman79077 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
@ThisIsOurRetirement7 ай бұрын
Thanks Patty we are trying Hard to do that😂 , have a lovely weekend 🍷🙂🌺
@pattyk85947 ай бұрын
Thank you for taking us along!
@ThisIsOurRetirement7 ай бұрын
Our pleasure! glad you can enjoy our journey Patty 🙂🍷🚢
@theneverendingjourneyoflif14827 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@ThisIsOurRetirement7 ай бұрын
Thanks so much 🌺🙂
@iniabellepaz4457 ай бұрын
Hi Norm and Tina, hope you had a wonderful trip. Hopefully we get to see some of it! Stay well
@roxie06487 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.
@ThisIsOurRetirement7 ай бұрын
Sounds great 🍷🚢
@augustineadeyanju96387 ай бұрын
I love you guys , especially my new Mr. Rogers , It’s a pleasure to watch you guys .
@suzannecuerrier2797 ай бұрын
A transatlantic cruise is something we're going to do. Thanks for sharing.
@ThisIsOurRetirement7 ай бұрын
Good luck!
@user-ik2no7jw5g7 ай бұрын
This video is filled with a lot of good information. Thank you. Happy travels!
@ThisIsOurRetirement7 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! 🙂
@twotipsytravelers67017 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.
@ThisIsOurRetirement7 ай бұрын
Thanks for the tip! have a great weekend Cheers 🍷🙂🍻
@christopherbarker9767 ай бұрын
Hi Tina& Norm great video and I’m pleased you did so well on the deal . Regards. C Barker
@ThisIsOurRetirement7 ай бұрын
Thanks so much Christopher, good to hear from you, thanks for your continued support.
@nancyglassman99797 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.❤
@dawnmarazzi82837 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!
@ThisIsOurRetirement7 ай бұрын
Thank you Dawn🙂🍷
@TracyBirds7 ай бұрын
I say if you can afford priority / business seating, go for it. It’s a luxury but oh so nice! 😊
@ThisIsOurRetirement7 ай бұрын
We totally agree! it was great 🙂
@Tellyawhat46 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!!
@marigoldcarter28796 ай бұрын
You two are a wealth of information! You are enjoying your retirement.very encouraging. Thank you for sharing!❤❤
@ThisIsOurRetirement6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! 🙂
@eileendoonan7 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!!
@ThisIsOurRetirement7 ай бұрын
Thanks so much! Cheers Eileen 🙂🍷
@Bertil_Lundin6 ай бұрын
Thanks for the introduction to your cruise! Fantastic cabin. Greetings and have a nice day! // Bertil.
@ThisIsOurRetirement6 ай бұрын
Our pleasure! have a great weekend Bertil Cheers 🍻🙂
@bdwoloshen53646 ай бұрын
We did that transatlantic cruise, first stop Azores, disembarked in a Barcelona , fantastic , amazing cruise
@ThisIsOurRetirement6 ай бұрын
We loved ours glad you had a great time 👍🚢🌺
@peterbarnes89417 ай бұрын
Norm and Tina: Thank you so much! This is a great idea...
@davidmaclachlan7 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!!!
@ThisIsOurRetirement7 ай бұрын
Thanks David, glad the upgrades work for you!
@deborahanthony34017 ай бұрын
You guys are living the life! Others can only dream of.
@ThisIsOurRetirement7 ай бұрын
We went without for a long time in our life
@yoona58207 ай бұрын
You two enjoy every minute! Thanks for sharing all the info, the cruise looks great! 👍
@ThisIsOurRetirement7 ай бұрын
Our pleasure!
@amiek92267 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. 😊
@ThisIsOurRetirement7 ай бұрын
Our pleasure! we are all learning every day Cheers 🙂
@Voltaire77 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. 👍
@ThisIsOurRetirement7 ай бұрын
Good luck
@LindaSanchez-ws4tj7 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!
@ThisIsOurRetirement7 ай бұрын
Sorry to hear the hike didn’t go according to plan happy belated birthday 🥳🍾
@jackiestewart50627 ай бұрын
Love your knowledge and common sense.
@KateS11727 ай бұрын
Love the mini suite! Enjoy your cruise!
@ThisIsOurRetirement7 ай бұрын
Thanks so much!
@debbied99977 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.
@ThisIsOurRetirement7 ай бұрын
Thanks Debbie
@sulemanpiracha81237 ай бұрын
Wonderful! have fun on the Princess and in Azores- Stay safe and enjoy!
@ThisIsOurRetirement7 ай бұрын
Thank you! Will do! 🙂
@retiredpoppi16 ай бұрын
We just completed a repositioning cruise from Florida to California. You would probably enjoy that one too.
@ThisIsOurRetirement6 ай бұрын
That’s sounds great 👍🚢
@saltwaterjoys61107 ай бұрын
Must say, you both look really well, rested, and younger! WTG!
@ThisIsOurRetirement7 ай бұрын
Thank you 🙂
@Susan-fr1rq7 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.
@ThisIsOurRetirement7 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 🙂
@maxinemcivor49747 ай бұрын
Sounds fabulous, you two. Hope u had fun x
@ThisIsOurRetirement7 ай бұрын
It was a great trip 🚢🍷
@Travelalot047 ай бұрын
Really enjoy your videos...thanks for doing them!
@ThisIsOurRetirement7 ай бұрын
Glad you like them! we appreciate you watching Cheers 🙂🚢🍷
@esthers57727 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. 👍
@ThisIsOurRetirement7 ай бұрын
That is awesome! enjoy your trip 🙂🍷
@user-xp5qx8wg9x7 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.
@ThisIsOurRetirement7 ай бұрын
Our pleasure! glad you enjoyed it Cheers 🙂🚢
@lovinggoldens41837 ай бұрын
Thank you for eSIM tip we are heading to Greece enjoy your cruise.. wow what a deal
@ThisIsOurRetirement7 ай бұрын
Our pleasure! 🙂
@MILGEO7 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.
@ThisIsOurRetirement7 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing we also enjoy balconies and getting fresh air Cheers 🚢☕️🙂
@NeilJohnson-jj3ch7 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.
@ThisIsOurRetirement7 ай бұрын
Our pleasure!Happy Sunday Neil Cheers ☕️🍻🙂
@ReallyHappened6 ай бұрын
What a fantastic cruise and price! Very interesting to hear all about your travels, thank you.
@ThisIsOurRetirement6 ай бұрын
Our pleasure! 🙂
@pauld96537 ай бұрын
Amazing that no one is at the lunch buffet at 12:30 each day !
@gardenpost17 ай бұрын
Thank you for this fun and informative video!
@ThisIsOurRetirement7 ай бұрын
Our pleasure! 🚢🍷🙂
@gailjones55997 ай бұрын
Sounds like a great cruise, enjoy!
@hennagal73606 ай бұрын
Thank you for your Hospitality 🛳
@ThisIsOurRetirement6 ай бұрын
Our pleasure!
@barbhayden34697 ай бұрын
Please show us what you can get into your carry on. Maybe a packing show and tell. Thanks
@ThisIsOurRetirement7 ай бұрын
Thanks for the idea Barb , as long as you have access to Laundry 🧺 you don’t need a lot clothes Cheers 🙂🚢🍷
@debbieserwe22426 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.
@ThisIsOurRetirement6 ай бұрын
You can still email them too , we booked within two weeks so it wouldn’t work on the App Cheers 🌺🙂🚢
@jbf51176 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!
@ThisIsOurRetirement6 ай бұрын
Wonderful glad you had a great time 🚢
@pamelalambe13567 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!
@ThisIsOurRetirement7 ай бұрын
Have a great trip Pamela!
@carolnavan41377 ай бұрын
You two are my spirit animals! Great video.
@ThisIsOurRetirement7 ай бұрын
You are so kind Carol 💕
@lynneackerman18537 ай бұрын
This is a great video. So much helpful information.
@ThisIsOurRetirement7 ай бұрын
Glad you think so! enjoy your weekend Lynne 🌺🍷🚢
@DmarilynB7 ай бұрын
Good morning, thanks for sharing. Safe travels, guys!
@ThisIsOurRetirement7 ай бұрын
Our pleasure! have a wonderful weekend 🍷🚢🙂
@iany24487 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😮!
@ThisIsOurRetirement7 ай бұрын
Hope you liked Portugal 🇵🇹 the cruise 🚢 was too good not to do 😂😂
@beththomas65147 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.
@ThisIsOurRetirement7 ай бұрын
So Beth, Norm would be doing the laundry, he already cooks all our meals and films, edits etc 😂😂
@beththomas65147 ай бұрын
@@ThisIsOurRetirement Ah, got it. Thanks for the reply!
@markussp33987 ай бұрын
Thank you for telling about the timechange on midday! We will try this. 🙂
@ThisIsOurRetirement7 ай бұрын
Our pleasure 😊
@ronaldhein57396 ай бұрын
Great video with very interesting information..
@bdavis81497 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!
@bdavis81497 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 .
@ThisIsOurRetirement7 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 🌺
@ThisIsOurRetirement7 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 🙂🚢
@bdavis81497 ай бұрын
Thank you for answering , I appreciate it 😀
@caroleanne85297 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.
@ThisIsOurRetirement7 ай бұрын
Sounds great! enjoy your weekend Cheers 🚢🙂🌺
@spencerji61627 ай бұрын
Love this trip on my list
@stepheng96077 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.
@ThisIsOurRetirement7 ай бұрын
That can happen Stephen we remember we missed Key West on a cruise 🚢 due to weather !! Cheers 🚢🙂🍻
@monalisa2337 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!
@ThisIsOurRetirement7 ай бұрын
Sounds great! we agree 🙂🍷🌺
@nilagetter17056 ай бұрын
Booked a guaranteed cabin for the 1st time. Hope we get upgraded like you did!
@ThisIsOurRetirement6 ай бұрын
We hope so too!
@wendybakker5047 ай бұрын
Another great video. Thanks for sharing.🛳️🎉😎
@ThisIsOurRetirement7 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@rodhurst58317 ай бұрын
I’m jealous of that shirt Norm, mine are all so ratty I started using them for shipping cushioning. Enjoy!
@ThisIsOurRetirement7 ай бұрын
Gotta keep stocking up 😂😂
@barbarasnider37887 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!
@ThisIsOurRetirement7 ай бұрын
That is awesome! a great deal Barbara glad you enjoyed it Cheers 🚢🙂
@barbarasnider37887 ай бұрын
Well, it was an inside room and not a mini suite though.
7 ай бұрын
Great video! Happy travels 😊
@RetiredLovingIt7 ай бұрын
Enjoy that cruise Norm & Tina!
@ThisIsOurRetirement7 ай бұрын
Thanks
@newworld64747 ай бұрын
good see you are keeping busy. and healthy ...
@ThisIsOurRetirement7 ай бұрын
Thanks 🍷🙂🚢
@rl89927 ай бұрын
Wow that’s amazing price. Great video.
@ThisIsOurRetirement7 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@Kae7317 ай бұрын
Fun video. hope there will be more of the trip
@ThisIsOurRetirement7 ай бұрын
Most definitely!🙂
@cherylkelly80097 ай бұрын
Very helpful! Thank you for the video!
@ThisIsOurRetirement7 ай бұрын
Your very welcome Cheryl 🙂🌺🍷
@TrekkingwithMikeandDeb7 ай бұрын
Have fun!!
@tynterthite25227 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?
@ThisIsOurRetirement7 ай бұрын
Actually we have booked lots of cruises 🚢 as a guarantee and they have all been good 🙂
@libbyannstew87757 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!
@ThisIsOurRetirement7 ай бұрын
We did think it was a great deal Libbyann now busy looking for the next adventure 😂😂🚢🍾✈️
@libbyannstew87757 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-ed4rv7 ай бұрын
Free breakfast and onboard credits? Fantastic deal!
@Mike-t7l2g7 ай бұрын
Sounds like great fun! 😮Have a wonderful time. Keep up the good work.-Mike from Ottawa❤🍻🏒🥅
@ThisIsOurRetirement7 ай бұрын
It was a great cruise 🚢 Mike definitely a lot of fun have a wonderful weekend Cheers 🚢🙂🍻
@Mike-t7l2g7 ай бұрын
@@ThisIsOurRetirement ❤️
@85728itsmeee7 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...
@ThisIsOurRetirement7 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.
@TracyKMainwaring7 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.
@ThisIsOurRetirement7 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!
@pamelaaffleck61276 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!
@ThisIsOurRetirement6 ай бұрын
Yes a slip of the tongue by us filming
@KateS11727 ай бұрын
Looks like the Royal Princess! We had the same type of cabin. They are nice and spacious!
@ThisIsOurRetirement7 ай бұрын
Regal Princess
@billollar47997 ай бұрын
Wow! Great advice!
@ThisIsOurRetirement7 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching! 🚢🙂
@mikejohnston67967 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!
@ThisIsOurRetirement7 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 🤞🍷🚢
@pensacola3217 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.
@ThisIsOurRetirement7 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@barfed647 ай бұрын
Enjoy your trip!
@ThisIsOurRetirement7 ай бұрын
We did thank you have a wonderful weekend Cheers 🙂🍷
@rroumeli7 ай бұрын
Well done getting a great deal on that cruise! Do you use any specific websites to keep an eye on trip prices?
@ThisIsOurRetirement7 ай бұрын
Expedia cruise ship centre and vacation to go plus the cruise ship website direct ie Princess or HAL 🙂🚢
@paulhunter66527 ай бұрын
Hi Norm and Tina: Have a great time. Great tips. Cheers from the best commenter
@ThisIsOurRetirement7 ай бұрын
“Simply the best “🎼 always lovely to see your comments Paul have a great weekend Cheers 🍻🚢
@grandpa_eric7 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!
@ThisIsOurRetirement7 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_eric7 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!
@ThisIsOurRetirement7 ай бұрын
Prices just dropped Eric so we thought let’s go 🙂
@Walk-retirement-travel7 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
@ThisIsOurRetirement7 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-travel7 ай бұрын
@@ThisIsOurRetirement I’ve used travel ESIM from a company called Airalo
@gkennedy29987 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!
@ThisIsOurRetirement7 ай бұрын
Our pleasure! we agree being able to get food 24hours a day is a huge plus it’s “MSC “Cheers 🍻🙂
@rosemarie99567 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