Cruise Pros And Cons 🛳 Repositioning Cruises - Transatlantic

Подписаться 71 тыс.

Просмотров 21 тыс.

50% 1

Are transatlantic cruises worth it what are high and low points of traveling to or from Europe from America. We break down the highs and lows of a transatlantic repositioning cruise, with some useful tips included to let you make the right decision for you. Cruise pros and cons of repositioning cruises transatlantic crossings.
#retirement #retireearly #this_is_our_retirement #cruise #cruiseship #cruising #princesscruises #princesscruiseline #princesscruiselines
We are members of the Amazon affiliate program, these links contain a referral code where we earn a small commission on your order, you do not pay any extra at Amazon by using our referral link. Thanks for supporting our channel.
Hotel Door Lock geni.us/fZVXI
Our Favourite Amazon finds
USB Data Blocker geni.us/BdMiD
Tina’s Magnetic Bracelet geni.us/8577jj
Smart Watch America geni.us/Q74tFBF
Air Fryer America geni.us/T3qv
2 Step Verification Key geni.us/YubikeyHardware
Powerbank geni.us/5hRy6
Canon Lens geni.us/lQiov
Smart Wallet For Travel geni.us/aytU4z8
Our filming equipment for RU-vid contain Amazon Affiliate links
Camera geni.us/wUa8drk
Camera geni.us/v3jTF
Lens geni.us/lQiov
Studio Lights geni.us/BicZ
Light Modifier geni.us/zMeFcL5
Light Modifier geni.us/ruJGz20
Microphone geni.us/XoPSHQ
Selfie Stick geni.us/MkfqBK
✅ Subscribe to see our new videos ru-vid.com...
Try Audible Plus Get Up To 2 Free Books amzn.to/3WIap3Y
Kindle Unlimited amzn.to/3YJYBAc
Amazon Prime 30 day free trail amzn.to/3hObvg2
NORM & TINA'S MOST POPULAR RU-vid VIDEOS
What shocked Us Living In Canada | Moving From The U.K.
• WHAT SHOCKED US ABOUT ...
What Shocked Us First Trip To America - UK Canadians
• What Shocked Us First ...
Things We Wished We Knew Before Retirement
• Things We Wished We Kn...
Average Net Worth Of Retirees At 65 - How Do You Compare
• Average Net Worth Of R...
How Much Is Winter In The Algarve Portugal - We Show You
• How Much Is Winter In ...
All Photographs and Video Clips are the copyright and owned by ©This Is Our Retirement and cannot be used without permission.
✅ Subscribe to see our new videos ru-vid.com...
🎬 Watch our latest video here / markmaker3
#This_Is_Our_Retirement
WE ARE NOT FINANCIAL OR INSURANCE ADVISORS, WE ARE NOT QUALIFIED TO GIVE FINANCIAL AND INSURANCE ADVICE, THIS VIDEO IS FOR INFORMATION AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY. PLEASE SEEK OUT PROFESSIONAL FINANCIAL AND INSURANCE ADVICE BEFORE MAKING ANY INVESTMENT DECISIONS AND PURCHASING INSURANCE.

Опубликовано:

4 июн 2024

Ссылка:

Скачать:

Готовим ссылку...

Добавить в:

Мой плейлист

Посмотреть позже

Комментарии : 273

@hemacdonald400 28 дней назад

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

@ThisIsOurRetirement 28 дней назад

We agree, it’s priorities

@thepeacefulpack 28 дней назад

Very well said!

@pattylyman7907 27 дней назад

You are so right

@nancykoo4156 19 дней назад

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

@robertbarnier45 21 день назад

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

@ThisIsOurRetirement 21 день назад

Sounds awesome 👏 Cheers Robert 👍

@pamelagoodson9034 28 дней назад

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

@ThisIsOurRetirement 27 дней назад

😊 thank you Pamela

@Savannah-ed4rv 28 дней назад

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

@ThisIsOurRetirement 28 дней назад

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

@sct4040 28 дней назад

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

@ThisIsOurRetirement 27 дней назад

We agree do more in the GoGo years 🙂

@gerardacronin334 26 дней назад

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

@ThisIsOurRetirement 26 дней назад

Transpacific is on our radar too

@betsyr4724 28 дней назад

I live vicariously through you two. Lol

@marionlamb8573 28 дней назад

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

@ThisIsOurRetirement 28 дней назад

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

@johnnyboyvan 28 дней назад

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

@ThisIsOurRetirement 27 дней назад

Thanks for sharing! 🚢🙂

@jruano3527 17 дней назад

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

@ThisIsOurRetirement 17 дней назад

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

@patsycathcart1 13 дней назад

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

@ThisIsOurRetirement 13 дней назад

Thanks so much Patsy!

@beththomas6514 28 дней назад

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

@ThisIsOurRetirement 28 дней назад

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

@MrRugbyprop1 25 дней назад

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

@ThisIsOurRetirement 25 дней назад

There are strange stuff on some cruise ships!

@jabow1878 28 дней назад

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

@HeavenlyMe1111 28 дней назад

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

@ThisIsOurRetirement 28 дней назад

Thank you so much 🙂

@OurRestlessRetirement 28 дней назад

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

@ThisIsOurRetirement 27 дней назад

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

@steveseal9427 3 дня назад

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

@ThisIsOurRetirement 3 дня назад

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

@clnelson321 28 дней назад

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

@ThisIsOurRetirement 28 дней назад

Sounds great! we agree 🙂

@desertfish6239 28 дней назад

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

@ThisIsOurRetirement 28 дней назад

So agree with this way of thinking 👍🙂

@craigo2142 28 дней назад

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

@ThisIsOurRetirement 27 дней назад

Thanks Craig we did have a nice time Cheers 🚢🙂

@maloyo7901 28 дней назад

Very useful information in this video. Thanks!

@gerry2345 27 дней назад

I like this vid. Good insight.

@barbaralazier8352 22 дня назад

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

@sandramaki7819 28 дней назад

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

@maryc1952 28 дней назад

Thank you for your lovely video!

@ThisIsOurRetirement 28 дней назад

Our pleasure! Cheers Mary 🍷🙂

@paulettenguyen971 28 дней назад

Glad to see another video from you again!

@ThisIsOurRetirement 28 дней назад

Thank you Paulette 🙂

@augustineadeyanju9638 28 дней назад

Keep it coming, I love it, thanks . 😍

@ThisIsOurRetirement 28 дней назад

Thank you so much 🙂☕️

@carollane7938 28 дней назад

Fun video Tina and Norm!

@ThisIsOurRetirement 28 дней назад

Thank you 🙂

@silvanamoen7581 27 дней назад

Thank you for all your Wonderful Videos ❤

@ThisIsOurRetirement 27 дней назад

Glad you like them!

@rowanmulvey8632 28 дней назад

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

@ThisIsOurRetirement 28 дней назад

Both awesome 🙂👍

@sherrywillsie9000 26 дней назад

I love you guys! great transparency and honesty!

@ThisIsOurRetirement 26 дней назад

Thank you

@calicokitten6121 28 дней назад

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

@ThisIsOurRetirement 27 дней назад

Totally agree! 🙂

@bdavis8149 28 дней назад

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

@ThisIsOurRetirement 27 дней назад

Our pleasure! 🙂

@Jocantral 28 дней назад

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

@ThisIsOurRetirement 28 дней назад

Your welcome Jo 🍷🙂

@lindad6223 28 дней назад

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

@lindad6223 28 дней назад

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

@ThisIsOurRetirement 28 дней назад

Definitely more relaxing Linda 🙂👍

@user-xp5qx8wg9x 25 дней назад

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

@ThisIsOurRetirement 25 дней назад

Glad it was helpful!

@BoninBrighton 28 дней назад

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

@ThisIsOurRetirement 28 дней назад

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

@sct4040 28 дней назад

Sounds like heaven. - NYC

@methemonkeyking 27 дней назад

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

@BoninBrighton 27 дней назад

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

@madeiraoven 28 дней назад

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

@ThisIsOurRetirement 27 дней назад

Our pleasure! thanks for watching 🚢🙂

@ToddDragonflyHikerBeal 4 дня назад

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

@user-rh9nl6jz2k 28 дней назад

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

@ThisIsOurRetirement 27 дней назад

Thank you 🙂

@user-rh9nl6jz2k 27 дней назад

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

@sumonkirwin7005 28 дней назад

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

@ThisIsOurRetirement 28 дней назад

Our pleasure! Cheers 🙂

@MrGearoid65 28 дней назад

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

@ThisIsOurRetirement 28 дней назад

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

@helenhall3705 27 дней назад

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

@ThisIsOurRetirement 26 дней назад

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

@user-ns9pw2cd3x 28 дней назад

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

@ThisIsOurRetirement 27 дней назад

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

@TravellingNomad81 28 дней назад

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

@ThisIsOurRetirement 28 дней назад

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

@lesleysmith8300 28 дней назад

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

@ThisIsOurRetirement 28 дней назад

Thanks Lesley 🙂

@TracyKMainwaring 28 дней назад

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

@ThisIsOurRetirement 28 дней назад

It will be great enjoy 🍷🙂🚢

@whirltraveller1350 28 дней назад

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

@irlenemm 27 дней назад

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

@ThisIsOurRetirement 27 дней назад

We loved it

@christopherbarker976 27 дней назад

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

@ThisIsOurRetirement 27 дней назад

Thanks so much 😊

@rustydog1236 28 дней назад

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

@jsjamesok 28 дней назад

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

@ThisIsOurRetirement 27 дней назад

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

@barryhaley7430 28 дней назад

I love sea days!

@ReallyHappened 27 дней назад

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

@ThisIsOurRetirement 27 дней назад

Glad you enjoyed it!🚢🙂🍷

@eileenammendolea1776 21 день назад

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

@ThisIsOurRetirement 21 день назад

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

@pumpkin462 28 дней назад

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

@antoniopena8101 28 дней назад

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

@JoannePage-bm9hs 20 дней назад

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

@ThisIsOurRetirement 20 дней назад

Glad you enjoyed it!Cheers Joanne 🙂🍷

@lovinggoldens4183 28 дней назад

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

@ThisIsOurRetirement 28 дней назад

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

@yvonnebertrand3731 28 дней назад

A glorious day

@theneverendingjourneyoflif1482 28 дней назад

Even in Bridgewater NS also😂

@sandray7609 28 дней назад

20c in southern Ontario - with sun!

@Cabby205 28 дней назад

good video.

@ThisIsOurRetirement 28 дней назад

Glad you enjoyed it 🙂

@pware9643 28 дней назад

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

@tr1umphrider 27 дней назад

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

@ThisIsOurRetirement 27 дней назад

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

@inuitplus 28 дней назад

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

@ThisIsOurRetirement 28 дней назад

Enjoy your trips

@cherylkelly8009 28 дней назад

Very nice room !

@ThisIsOurRetirement 27 дней назад

Thanks 🙂

@dellnichols4625 27 дней назад

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

@ThisIsOurRetirement 27 дней назад

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

@joanhall3718 28 дней назад

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

@ThisIsOurRetirement 28 дней назад

Sounds great 👍

@mrscuteas 28 дней назад

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

@ThisIsOurRetirement 28 дней назад

Sounds great! 🙂

@JaneDoe-lq3du 27 дней назад

I enjoy your videos a lot as you seem like lovely people :) Curious to know your opinion on something: what are your feelings on all inclusive resorts? Have you had any experience with those?

@ThisIsOurRetirement 26 дней назад

Hello Jane, Yes we used to go to all inclusive resorts in the Caribbean and enjoyed them they are cost effective and we might go one one soon.

@anda1anda2 26 дней назад

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

@ThisIsOurRetirement 26 дней назад

Have a great trip!

@barbaraebner5889 28 дней назад

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

@ThisIsOurRetirement 28 дней назад

Thank you 🙂

@judit1783 28 дней назад

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

@ThisIsOurRetirement 28 дней назад

Thanks for the tip 👍

@gerardacronin334 26 дней назад

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

@kcirdorb9591 27 дней назад

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

@brianmombourquette2673 25 дней назад

😂 The Carry On Gang! Loved those movies 😀

@ThisIsOurRetirement 25 дней назад

We loved the carry on movies!

@cheyennespring3455 28 дней назад

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

@ThisIsOurRetirement 28 дней назад

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

@grandpa_eric 28 дней назад

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

@ThisIsOurRetirement 28 дней назад

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

@kathyoliva6966 23 дня назад

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

@ceparksromanceharps 27 дней назад

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

@ThisIsOurRetirement 27 дней назад

Thank you 🚢🙂

@denischeevers9429 28 дней назад

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

@ThisIsOurRetirement 28 дней назад

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

@rosemarie9956 28 дней назад

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

@ThisIsOurRetirement 27 дней назад

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

@AdventuresWithTodd 27 дней назад

Luvs this. We are behind you guys by a few years lol. I retired two years ago and been after my younger wife to pack it in too. I tell my wife the next time around I am marrying an older woman who will retire first so I can come home from work and the snow is shovelled, the lawn mowed, groceries picked up, supper cooked and house cleaned lol. You guys only have 16 days without cleaning. OMG … my wife has been on a two year and six day cruise now (me retired May 2 2022). Speaking of cleaning … going to Ottawa Saturday so it’s clean basement level today, main level tomorrow and upstairs on Friday. I have to get to Costco and mow the lawn too before I depart. Lol.

@ThisIsOurRetirement 27 дней назад

Wow you are really busy in your retirement Todd , need a plan to get your wife to join you Cheers 🙂🍻

@AdventuresWithTodd 27 дней назад

@@ThisIsOurRetirement Yep hopefully by year end. She is going to Ottawa too but a bit later. She don’t have as many annual leave days as I do lol. Funny how you watch a few cruises and track prices. If price drops go for it. I say the same to my wife … once retired. We are now 8 hours closer to London. WestJet just put a seasonal three times a week direct flight from St. John’s to London. We can get there in just over five hours now. No need to fly to Toronto then back track over the province. Opens up last minute cruises out of Dover, Southampton and Amsterdam.

@aknorth1053 27 дней назад

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

@ThisIsOurRetirement 27 дней назад

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

@floridastitcher1 28 дней назад

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

@ThisIsOurRetirement 27 дней назад

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

@robertk4552 25 дней назад

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

@ThisIsOurRetirement 24 дня назад

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

@jlizardi5013 26 дней назад

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

@ThisIsOurRetirement 26 дней назад

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

@nelg7094 27 дней назад

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

@ThisIsOurRetirement 27 дней назад

Thank you! we were two weeks before departure

@nelg7094 22 дня назад

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

@darlenebuchanan6552 27 дней назад

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

@ThisIsOurRetirement 27 дней назад

It was nice (for a short time 😂)

@sbkpilot1 27 дней назад

Not my thing but glad some enjoy it

@katz2912 27 дней назад

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

@ThisIsOurRetirement 27 дней назад

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

@katz2912 27 дней назад

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

@ThisIsOurRetirement 27 дней назад

Awesome

@rory644 28 дней назад

Die with zero is a great book.

@ThisIsOurRetirement 28 дней назад

It is definitely thought provoking 🤔

@valariesandford4210 28 дней назад

Do you have a favorite site you monitor for cruises and tending prices? Sorry if you covered this before..New viewer here

@ThisIsOurRetirement 28 дней назад

Hi Valerie welcome to our channel , we look at Expedia Cruise Ship Centre , also Vacations To Go , then look at the cruise ships site ie Princess or Holland America and start monitoring pricing Cheers 🍷🙂🚢

@heidilevens6284 28 дней назад

You two are so cute! ❤

@ThisIsOurRetirement 28 дней назад

Thank you 🙂

@Crewcop 28 дней назад

What's your tipping protocol for the house keeping?

@ThisIsOurRetirement 28 дней назад

We tip for great service 🙂

@paulhunter6652 27 дней назад

Hi Norm and Tina: Was the cruise full or were there still empty cabins? Cheers

@ThisIsOurRetirement 27 дней назад

Totally sold out Paul 🚢🙂

@jsjamesok 28 дней назад

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

@ThisIsOurRetirement 27 дней назад

No family left in the UK

@lynn9931 28 дней назад

Loved watching this video, we have booked a cruise on the Enchanted Princess next year also from the same port as you guys, we are curious if you have any tips for a Hotel before you sail and any gadgets to take on the cruise, you had a few good ones for the Canadian train trip last year lol We are also wondering if the $60 package is worth it as we are not big drinkers but I'm thinking you would only need about 2 drinks and the $16 tips to break even. BTW, it's you 2 what's planted the cruise seed, same as the train hahaha. Have a great time and safe trip home.

@lynn9931 27 дней назад

Oops sorry, you said you stayed at the Holiday Inn express, I missed that the 1st time I watched it lol.

@ThisIsOurRetirement 27 дней назад

We didn’t think the drinks package was worth it so didn’t get it , we have a video out tomorrow with lots of great Princess SECRET tips you should watch that 😂😂

@Impostertot 27 дней назад

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

@ThisIsOurRetirement 27 дней назад

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

@markpowellmp 27 дней назад

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

@ThisIsOurRetirement 27 дней назад

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

@patriciabracewell1089 7 дней назад

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

@ThisIsOurRetirement 7 дней назад

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

@kens805 28 дней назад

I've always wondered if the entertainment,food, and service just as good as a normal round trip cruise out of a US port??

@ThisIsOurRetirement 27 дней назад

Yes all the same 🚢🙂

@barbarasnider3788 28 дней назад

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

@ThisIsOurRetirement 28 дней назад

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

@RC-fh2lk 28 дней назад

I’d love to have that many sea days but curious how they entertain you for that much time on the ship. Is there live music or comedy every night? When we cruise quality entertainment is a must d so wondering if that’s provided daily?

@ThisIsOurRetirement 27 дней назад

A full daily list of activities every day 🚢🙂

@barbaraebner5889 28 дней назад

No way am I a cruise person. One and done. Enjoy yours.