The Truth About Our Transatlantic Cruise

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

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]

check your mobile phone supports use of e-sim before proceeding still plentry of android models not offering this opton today

[@paulwoods3214]

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]

Awesome so pleased for you!

[@eddieloujones2673]

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]

It is a big problem in retirement Eddie to go from saving to spending your money 💰 Cheers 🙂☕️

[@gardenpost1]

I love your comment

[@derekcox6531]

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]

Thanks Derek 🍻🙂

[@BoninBrighton]

We always try to fly business for flights more than 12 hours….

[@annapower9799]

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]

Thanks Anna glad you enjoy our channel we really appreciate your support Cheers 🚢🙂🍷

[@jonniesantos]

Exactly! 😀

[@larryabela4095]

While living in rent controlled housing. Seams fair to others…..

[@yolandatubin8126]

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]

Hi Yolanda, it was touch and go about future cruising so we decided to give it another go and it was wonderful 🚢

[@pattylyman7907]

How great is an adventure that has none or very little problems or issues. Bravo on your success at living your BEST life

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks Patty we are trying Hard to do that😂 , have a lovely weekend 🍷🙂🌺

[@pattyk8594]

Thank you for taking us along!

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Our pleasure! glad you can enjoy our journey Patty 🙂🍷🚢

[@IramisandGerry]

We love the Azores. Congratulations on the Transatlantic crossing. I have done three transatlantic crossings and we absolutely love them!

[@tracyreaume6451]

I say if you can afford priority / business seating, go for it. It’s a luxury but oh so nice! 😊

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

We totally agree! it was great 🙂

[@Tellyawhat4]

@@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!!

[@willjay916]

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]

Great comment thank you Will 🙂🍻🍾

[@christopherbarker976]

Hi Tina& Norm great video and I’m pleased you did so well on the deal . Regards. C Barker

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks so much Christopher, good to hear from you, thanks for your continued support.

[@lilybee_]

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]

Have a wonderful cruise 🚢🍷

[@augustineadeyanju9638]

I love you guys , especially my new Mr. Rogers , It’s a pleasure to watch you guys .

[@beththomas6514]

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]

So Beth, Norm would be doing the laundry, he already cooks all our meals and films, edits etc 😂😂

[@beththomas6514]

@@ThisIsOurRetirement Ah, got it. Thanks for the reply!

[@dawnmarazzi8283]

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]

Thank you Dawn🙂🍷

[@KateS1172]

Love the mini suite! Enjoy your cruise!

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks so much!

[@grandpa_eric]

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]

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]

@@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]

Prices just dropped Eric so we thought let’s go 🙂

[@hennagal7360]

Thank you for your Hospitality 🛳

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Our pleasure!

[@saltwaterjoys6110]

Must say, you both look really well, rested, and younger! WTG!

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thank you 🙂

[@wendybakker504]

Another great video. Thanks for sharing.🛳️🎉😎

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks for watching!

[@NeilJohnson-jj3ch]

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]

Our pleasure!Happy Sunday Neil Cheers ☕️🍻🙂

[@user-ik2no7jw5g]

This video is filled with a lot of good information. Thank you. Happy travels!

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Glad you enjoyed it! 🙂

[@sulemanpiracha8123]

Wonderful! have fun on the Princess and in Azores- Stay safe and enjoy!

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thank you! Will do! 🙂

[@SlackHoffman]

Great T-Shirt 👕 Norm ✌️🎸🤘

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks

[@newworld6474]

good see you are keeping busy. and healthy ...

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks 🍷🙂🚢

[@rodhurst5831]

I’m jealous of that shirt Norm, mine are all so ratty I started using them for shipping cushioning. Enjoy!

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Gotta keep stocking up 😂😂

[@markussp3398]

Thank you for telling about the timechange on midday! We will try this. 🙂

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Our pleasure 😊

[@barbarasnider3788]

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]

That is awesome! a great deal Barbara glad you enjoyed it Cheers 🚢🙂

[@barbarasnider3788]

Well, it was an inside room and not a mini suite though.

[@debbieserwe2242]

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]

You can still email them too , we booked within two weeks so it wouldn’t work on the App Cheers 🌺🙂🚢

[@carolnavan4137]

You two are my spirit animals! Great video.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

You are so kind Carol 💕

[@rl8992]

Wow that’s amazing price. Great video.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks for watching!

[@DmarilynB]

Good morning, thanks for sharing. Safe travels, guys!

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Our pleasure! have a wonderful weekend 🍷🚢🙂

[@johnnyboyvan]

All looks good. I am too scared 😱 to cross the Atlantic on a cruise ship 🚢. I always think of the Titanic. Enjoy your trip. You both look relaxed but tired.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

No icebergs in April

[@johnnyboyvan]

@@ThisIsOurRetirement Amen 🙏

[@victoriasview325]

I’ve done two transatlantic cruises….after many other cruises, it was on my bucket list…..would love to do it yearly! It’s just special….. Don’t worry about the crossing, it was perfect ( both of them)….. came home in a terrible storm a few months ago from the Caribbean, the worst I have ever been in, but we were fine, so you never know. Just try it, you won’t regret it, I promise!

[@lynneackerman1853]

This is a great video. So much helpful information.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Glad you think so! enjoy your weekend Lynne 🌺🍷🚢

[@RetiredLovingIt]

Enjoy that cruise Norm & Tina!

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks

[@85728itsmeee]

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]

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.

[@stepheng9607]

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]

That can happen Stephen we remember we missed Key West on a cruise 🚢 due to weather !! Cheers 🚢🙂🍻

[@Walk-retirement-travel]

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]

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]

@@ThisIsOurRetirement I’ve used travel ESIM from a company called Airalo

[@spencerji6162]

Love this trip on my list

[@shirleythurston4213]

Hi Norm and Tina !! What an awesome video, and what a great deal you got !! Definitely interested .. as we’ve only ever done one mini cruise on Carnival in 2006 and then on Norwegian (which we loved) in 2013. Think it’s high time we treated ourselves again but will look out for a great deal, as you did. We’re in Western Canada so of course airfares are more expensive to get to Fort Lauderdale, but we’ll just watch out for some good prices ❤

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

There are lots of cruises that leave from the West Coast especially out of LA, there are also repositioning cruise across the Pacific. Thanks for watching.

[@Kae731]

Fun video. hope there will be more of the trip

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Most definitely!🙂

[@paulhunter6652]

Hi Norm and Tina: Have a great time. Great tips. Cheers from the best commenter

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

“Simply the best “🎼 always lovely to see your comments Paul have a great weekend Cheers 🍻🚢

Great video! Happy travels 😊

[@pauld9653]

Amazing that no one is at the lunch buffet at 12:30 each day !

[@TrekkingwithMikeandDeb]

Have fun!!

[@martinman4540]

Thanks for posting. We are sailing on the Regal out of Southampton in June. 12 nights around the British Isles. Ireland, Scotland, France and England. Hope you will post more while on the ship. Happy sailing!

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Sounds great! have a wonderful time Martin 🍻🚢

[@cherylkelly8009]

Very helpful! Thank you for the video!

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Your very welcome Cheryl 🙂🌺🍷

[@golfnut2599]

great video, i always tell the wife we can spend it on ourselves or leave to the kids

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

You can do both as you will never spend it all 🙂

[@ronaldhein5739]

Great video with very interesting information..

[@frankpicillo9527]

OMG!! YOU ONLY PAYED THAT!!! AMAZING!! where did you book? Have a great trip!!!

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Saw the price at Princess website, then told our local agent to book it!

[@ViniciusAlves0304]

Your videos and advice have been invaluable to me. Each time I watch, I'm inspired to pursue my dreams of retiring and savoring life's moments. Thank you for sharing your wisdom and motivating me towards my goals.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Your very welcome glad you enjoy them 🚢🙂

[@thewrightlife]

Hi Guys, great video and very informative. We are taking a 14 day Mediterranean cruise with Princess next month. We have a small YT channel and I wanted to ask what camera gear would you recommend we bring. We typically travel light and use a GoPro (primary) and our iPhone (secondary). Is there anything else you recommend we either take or leave behind. Thanks for the great content and safe travels.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Good morning ☕️ if your IPhone is pretty recent you could look at a OSMO mobile 6 Gimball to give hand held shots a tripod look. Also take a suction cup with tripod mount which you can stick on patio doors . We hope you have a great cruise 🚢 we love ❤️ Princess all the best for your channel Cheers 🇺🇸🌺🇨🇦🙂

[@thewrightlife]

@@ThisIsOurRetirement thank you for the advice. We just ordered the gimbal 📦 and we’re excited to try it out during our trip ✈️. Cheers and Safe travels 🙂

[@theneverendingjourneyoflif1482]

Thanks!

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks so much 🌺🙂

[@dancurran8977]

Enjoy your bargain trip! My wife was born in Faial.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Awesome Dan the comment two below yours was born on Faila too!

[@deonnemills-louis1813]

Thanks for the insights, especially buying stock;😢 just for the perks. 2025 I will take a trans for my 60th Bday

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

That’s great 🚢🌺

[@debbiemurphy5050]

I really enjoy your videos and look forward to them every Saturday. I do have a quick question for you. We are considering a Celebrity cruise to the Mediterranean. Have you ever cruised on Celebrity Cruise lines? Is there anything about cruising in the Mediterranean that we might need to be aware of as this is our first cruise. Thank you for all of the videos that you produce. They are quite enjoyable and informative.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

We have done one Celebrity many years ago it was very nice, they often can be a lot more expensive than other lines . If you visit Civitavecchia we highly recommend the day trip to Rome we did it with MSC amazing day including lunch with food and wine and we saw all the sites. We wish you all the best for your first cruise 🚢 Debbie 🙂🍾🚢

[@maryjoan4128]

You'll have to share tips and tricks to sav money on cruises...safe and fun travels 🎉😮😢😮

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

That's the plan! video will follow MaryJoan on just that 🙂

[@judit1783]

Great job on such a cheap cruise.

[@sandray7609]

I have been looking at these cruises as an alternative to flying one way. Maybe a video on your favourite last minute cruise sites? There are so many to navigate. How last minute is the booking? Do you pay in CAD or USD? Are you paying for special coffees like lattes too? So many questions!

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Hi Sandra, we paid Canadian dollars, bought the cruise two weeks before departure and yes we have bought regular coffee from the specialty coffee bars at $2.50 each.

[@sandray7609]

@@ThisIsOurRetirement thanks for the info! I was looking at the drink plans and they are definitely crazy. Who drinks 15 glasses of wine or beer in a day?? 😀

[@thomasreiser]

They just started sending medallions to Canada a few months ago

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

We booked two weeks before the cruise not enough time to have them sent so we got them at Fort Lauderdale really quick no wait at all Thomas 🙂

[@mikejohnston6796]

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]

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 🤞🍷🚢

[@rroumeli]

Well done getting a great deal on that cruise! Do you use any specific websites to keep an eye on trip prices?

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Expedia cruise ship centre and vacation to go plus the cruise ship website direct ie Princess or HAL 🙂🚢

[@rosemarie9956]

Wow thanks for sharing the info - that was a steal! We booked a similar cruise starting in Uk and ending in Miami on RC for next year hmm wondering if we had waited for a better deal. You just never know - that is the nice thing about being able to go when something like this pops up. Hope to see some more videos from this cruise? The only thing I just couldn’t do carry on for anything more than 4 days and I love going to the dining room as well as the buffet. Have not tried Princess line yet. Did you mention what airline you flew on….from Toronto?

[@rosemarie9956]

Ok just got your flight info at the end of the- that was great - we have not booked flights yet

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

As long as you are happy with your deal that’s great , we aren’t good booking way in advance as we like a deal too much . We often go to the main dining room on past cruises just decided this time not to 🙂🚢

[@rosemarie9956]

@@ThisIsOurRetirement yes I will blame it on hubby for booking that one so far in advance 😂. We did just find a great deal however this fall on MSC. Also we don’t do the drink packages either but I do see a lot of people that do wow just could not do all those drinks on top of all the food. But something for everyone. I love getting onboard credits when it happens - not a huge amount tbh not even sure how they show up. Maybe as first time on HAL as they upgraded our room also

[@AdventuresWithTodd]

Great video. Thanks for sharing.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks for watching!

[@robertross8565]

That’s a crazy good price.

[@waterbug1135]

Planning to move from US to SE Asia in 2025 and hoping I can catch a cruise from US west coast or Hawaii.

[@gkennedy2998]

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]

Our pleasure! we agree being able to get food 24hours a day is a huge plus it’s “MSC “Cheers 🍻🙂

[@rosemarie9956]

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

[@bdavis8149]

Honestly you two should fly the way you want too , please don’t listen too much into disagreeable comments . Flying to Europe, Asia etc from western Canada we always look at upgrading if affordable . Why not ? It’s your money 😀

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

We agree 😀😀

[@cherylkelly8009]

Once I hit 55 I stopped flying economy for flights over 5-6 hours. Who cares what other people say 😊 No need to justify anything you do!!

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

We agree 🙂👍

[@murraytown4]

Have you done NCL? The appeal is they have studios for solo travellers, so no supplements!

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

No we haven’t done NCL 🚢🙂

[@cindyoconnellHealth]

How many days? I seemed to have missed that.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

It was 14 days 🚢🙂

[@musicmarlene]

I wish you would show what you visited, the scenery, the food , would be more interesting to your viewers.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

That wasn’t what this video was about thanks 🙂

[@mandyinabudhabi]

Thank you, I'd never heard of eSIM before, my phone is compatible, so I'll be putting that into action on our next trip Upgrades - I've needed to economy in the past, when money was tight, if you've a great deal, why not have the freedom to stretch out? Spend the kid's inheritance. 😆

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

It’s so easy to use Saily eSIM we loved it 🙂☕️

[@mandyinabudhabi]

@@ThisIsOurRetirement did Saily not work on the cruise? As you were internet-free, or was that a personal choice to unplug?

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

You need Cell towers in a specific country for it to work and there weren’t any in the middle of the ocean 🌊 😂

[@mandyinabudhabi]

@@ThisIsOurRetirement of course, I never thought this through 🙃

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

No problem we are all learning 🙂

[@MrRugbyprop1]

What a great deal! Is the Princess ship going to the Azores? Or is it going to Southhampton, UK?

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Going to both!

[@danh8364]

Give us a update on how the esim worked out.Considering esim as opposed to adding international plan to our ATT account. We will be on the regal Aug 31 for the 12 days british isles.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Our cellphone plan allows us to data roam internationally for $15 a day using our data package, Saily gave us 1 GB of data valid for 7 days at less than $4 total. Hope you enjoy the Regal as much as we did.

[@DK-df2hi]

Norm and Tina thanks for the video. We are going on first cruise this winter. I’m curious can you see the milk way in the evening or early morning?

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

There is too much light from the ship

[@DK-df2hi]

Thanks for letting me know. Have a good safe trip and clear skies

[@deborahdownie8039]

Start the car!!!! That’s a great deal.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

😂😂

[@Cabby205]

good video.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks! 🙂

[@user-dv8bs7tb5c]

I DID NOT kniw about CCL shareholder benefits.... I bought shares at an average of $22 (havent fontineued to average down as i have quite a high percentage for what im comfortable with already unfortunately as it dropped.. anyway im going to keep that in mind because i have , hundreds of shares

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

We are glad you learnt something and maybe can benefit from in the future.

[@josephgreen2008]

Oi gente! Vocês falam Português ? Eu moro no Brasil desde 1995. Eu casei com uma mulher Brasileira e tenho 2 filhos Brasileiros. Eu sou de Pais de Galles originalmente e acabei de me aposentar dois anos atrás. Gosto de seu canal no youtube e espero que vocês tenham uma aposentadoria especial. Bom final da semana pra vocês dois.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Não, nós não falamos português, apenas sabemos algumas frases. Obrigado por partilharem a vossa história.

[@stevenponte6655]

I thought it was funny that some of the comments think your are earning MILLIONS from KZbin!!! ;)

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Us too!

[@kathleencowick7085]

Thank you for another great video! Where do you look for the cruise deals? Is there a particular resource for last minute deals, or just through Princess, directly?

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

We use Expedia Cruise ship centres and go direct , we are thinking of doing a video on where we find all the deals we go on 🙂

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

We use Expedia cruise ship and go direct we are thinking of doing a video on where we find the deals 🚢✈️🙂

[@davidrosenbaum5489]

How did you book this cruise to get that wonderful rate?

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Last minute two weeks before it left 🚢👍 Saw the price on Princess Cruise site and booked with our local travel agent.

[@davidrosenbaum5489]

@@ThisIsOurRetirement Directly with cruise line?

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Expedia Cruise Ship Centre 🚢

[@cindysheppard8653]

So you cruise to Portugal and then spend a couple weeks in Portugal and the U.K.? Is this correct? Do you do day trips and return to the ship each night? Just trying to figure out what you did as this sounds like what we are looking to do next year.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

No we just did this 16 day trip to the UK 🇬🇧 and then flew back home . We had 4 port stops on the way 🙂

[@lynnfranklin5098]

Oh look again at plus(USA) $60. Gratitude’s for mini suite are $18 @dayfor your mini +24 @day internet that is $44 @day so you each are only paying $16 each day for drinks (water soda drinks) the price is scary till you break it down what you’re going to pay anyway. Mind you I m not counting anything else included when you buy drinks with or with out alcohol they will add tip that is included w/plus and Canada now gets medallion mailed to you . If you don’t get Wi-Fi you probably made the right choice. Smooth sailing.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Having not wanting to pay that price for internet and tips we were way ahead without the package Cheers 🌺🍻🙂

[@photoMorg]

are there any deals for singles to travel on these cruises or is it all double occupancy

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

We are not sure 🙂

[@joeplusolga]

How do you Bid to get business class?

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

When you book your ticket they will send you an email asking you to bid on an upgrade , we will have another video coming out on it Joe 🙂✈️

[@cynthiamcknight9002]

I thought eSIM was only for unlocked phones?

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

True and most phones bought today are unlocked, in Canada you can have the carrier unlock your phone.

[@cynthiamcknight9002]

I just got a new phone and the kid at the store said unlocked means paid off. Was I being hoodwinked?

[@tobyalza7220]

❤🙏

[@joewasrippedoff8152]

The cabin is bigger than your jail cell apartment who sells their house to retire early an apartment is for the desperate.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

The jail cell is 1400 sq ft with an additional 36 foot balcony

[@christopherrussell1677]

Canadians ! and they allowed you both on board ? 🤔 my god , anyone can travel these days 🤷‍♂️

[@ellaeadig263]

Are you not concerned about your carbon footprint flying all the way to Fort Lauderdale just to get on a ship back to Europe?

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

No

[@conniemerrell9855]

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]

We are so pleased Connie that you and your Mom enjoy our videos, thanks so much for your continued support 💕🌺

[@Savannah-ed4rv]

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]

I’m very envious of Tina and Norm as I love to travel too. My mom is almost 94!!

[@suzannecuerrier279]

A transatlantic cruise is something we're going to do. Thanks for sharing.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Good luck!

[@hermacoutts8587]

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]

Thank you so much!

[@pb9401]

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]

Thank you so much 🙂🍷🍻

[@twotipsytravelers6701]

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]

Thanks for the tip! have a great weekend Cheers 🍷🙂🍻

[@bdavis8149]

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]

@@debiwillis9045 thanks for all your the answers but my question was directed to Tina . And hoping she will answer when she has time .

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

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]

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]

Thank you for answering , I appreciate it 😀

[@roxie0648]

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]

Sounds great 🍷🚢