The Truth About Our Transatlantic Cruise
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Can a Princess Cruise Lines transatlantic crossing be value for money, is too boring, are the seas too rough, we on your behalf put ourselves to the test, are we crazy! cruising from Fort Lauderdale, Florida to Southhampton in the U.K. Early April on a repositioning cruise aboard Regal Princess.
Did we brave rough seas, endure boredom of 7 sea days, did we have to rough it in a cheap stateroom cabin.
We layout all the details, the cost of cruising on Princess Cruise Lines for 16 days. How to score a $250 usd onboard credit for free!
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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.
Great comment thank you Will 🙂🍻🍾
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!
Awesome so pleased for you!
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.
We are so pleased Connie that you and your Mom enjoy our videos, thanks so much for your continued support 💕🌺
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 ♡♡
I’m very envious of Tina and Norm as I love to travel too. My mom is almost 94!!
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
Thanks Anna glad you enjoy our channel we really appreciate your support Cheers 🚢🙂🍷
Exactly! 😀
While living in rent controlled housing.
Seams fair to others…..
Here's an idea. You should approach Princess about providing lectures on your TH-cam journey in exchange for a free cruise. You have so many tips! It would be a really informative lecture.
Thanks for the tip! have a great weekend Cheers 🍷🙂🍻
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.
Sounds great 🍷🚢
A transatlantic cruise is something we're going to do. Thanks for sharing.
Good luck!
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! 🤩
Thanks Derek 🍻🙂
We always try to fly business for flights more than 12 hours….
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. 👍
It is a big problem in retirement Eddie to go from saving to spending your money 💰 Cheers 🙂☕️
I love your comment
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!
Hi Yolanda, it was touch and go about future cruising so we decided to give it another go and it was wonderful 🚢
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!
Thank you so much 🙂🍷🍻
I say if you can afford priority / business seating, go for it. It’s a luxury but oh so nice! 😊
We totally agree! it was great 🙂
@@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!!
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.
So Beth, Norm would be doing the laundry, he already cooks all our meals and films, edits etc 😂😂
@@ThisIsOurRetirement Ah, got it. Thanks for the reply!
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. 👍
That is awesome! enjoy your trip 🙂🍷
Have fun!!
Great video! Happy travels 😊
Sounds like a great cruise, enjoy!
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.
Thanks for sharing we also enjoy balconies and getting fresh air Cheers 🚢☕️🙂
Love your knowledge and common sense.
We love the Azores. Congratulations on the Transatlantic crossing. I have done three transatlantic crossings and we absolutely love them!
Great video with very interesting information..
You guys are just amazing! Maybe we are going to try that transatlantic cruise. Thank you so much and have a great time.❤
One benefit of full retirement is that you can take advantage of last-minute deals. How wonderful for you. Have a great time.
Thanks Debbie
Hi Norm and Tina, hope you had a wonderful trip. Hopefully we get to see some of it! Stay well
looks amazing, good job!! And FYI, those seats dont look like economy to us...they look like FIRST CLASS..you go guys!! Love it!!
Thanks so much! Cheers Eileen 🙂🍷
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!
Wonderful glad you had a great time 🚢
Norm and Tina:
Thank you so much!
This is a great idea...
Love this trip on my list
I love you guys , especially my new Mr. Rogers , It’s a pleasure to watch you guys .
Good morning, thanks for sharing. Safe travels, guys!
Our pleasure! have a wonderful weekend 🍷🚢🙂
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!
Sorry to hear the hike didn’t go according to plan happy belated birthday 🥳🍾
Enjoy that cruise Norm & Tina!
Thanks
We cruised to Hawaii...and I found the endless days at seas as very boring!
It is a mindset and also depends on the cruise line, we enjoy the enrichment talks.
Thank you for taking us along!
Our pleasure! glad you can enjoy our journey Patty 🙂🍷🚢
Really enjoy your videos...thanks for doing them!
Glad you like them! we appreciate you watching Cheers 🙂🚢🍷
Enjoy your trip!
We did thank you have a wonderful weekend Cheers 🙂🍷
Wow! Great advice!
Thanks for watching! 🚢🙂
Very helpful! Thank you for the video!
Your very welcome Cheryl 🙂🌺🍷
Thank you for this fun and informative video!
Our pleasure! 🚢🍷🙂
This is a great video. So much helpful information.
Glad you think so! enjoy your weekend Lynne 🌺🍷🚢
Another great video. Thanks for sharing.🛳️🎉😎
Thanks for watching!
You two enjoy every minute! Thanks for sharing all the info, the cruise looks great! 👍
Our pleasure!
Love the mini suite! Enjoy your cruise!
Thanks so much!
Loved this video. 🎉
Thank you!!
Sounds fabulous, you two. Hope u had fun x
It was a great trip 🚢🍷
This video is filled with a lot of good information. Thank you. Happy travels!
Glad you enjoyed it! 🙂
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. ❤️🇨🇦
Thank you so much!
Wonderful! have fun on the Princess and in Azores- Stay safe and enjoy!
Thank you! Will do! 🙂
good see you are keeping busy. and healthy ...
Thanks 🍷🙂🚢
Please show us what you can get into your carry on. Maybe a packing show and tell. Thanks
Thanks for the idea Barb , as long as you have access to Laundry 🧺 you don’t need a lot clothes Cheers 🙂🚢🍷
How great is an adventure that has none or very little problems or issues. Bravo on your success at living your BEST life
Thanks Patty we are trying Hard to do that😂 , have a lovely weekend 🍷🙂🌺
Wow that’s amazing price. Great video.
Thanks for watching!
Thanks!
Thanks so much 🌺🙂
You two are my spirit animals! Great video.
You are so kind Carol 💕
Great video. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching!
Hi Tina& Norm great video and I’m pleased you did so well on the deal .
Regards. C Barker
Thanks so much Christopher, good to hear from you, thanks for your continued support.
Thank you for eSIM tip we are heading to Greece enjoy your cruise.. wow what a deal
Our pleasure! 🙂
Thanks for the introduction to your cruise! Fantastic cabin. Greetings and have a nice day! // Bertil.
Our pleasure! have a great weekend Bertil Cheers 🍻🙂
What a fantastic cruise and price! Very interesting to hear all about your travels, thank you.
Our pleasure! 🙂
Thank you for telling about the timechange on midday! We will try this. 🙂
Our pleasure 😊
Fun video. hope there will be more of the trip
Most definitely!🙂
Sounds like great fun! 😮Have a wonderful time. Keep up the good work.-Mike from Ottawa❤🍻🏒🥅
It was a great cruise 🚢 Mike definitely a lot of fun have a wonderful weekend Cheers 🚢🙂🍻
@@ThisIsOurRetirement ❤️
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!!!
Thanks David, glad the upgrades work for you!
You guys are living the life! Others can only dream of.
We went without for a long time in our life
Thank you for your Hospitality 🛳
Our pleasure!
You two are a wealth of information! You are enjoying your retirement.very encouraging. Thank you for sharing!❤❤
Thank you so much! 🙂
We did that transatlantic cruise, first stop Azores, disembarked in a Barcelona , fantastic , amazing cruise
We loved ours glad you had a great time 👍🚢🌺
We just completed a repositioning cruise from Florida to California. You would probably enjoy that one too.
That’s sounds great 👍🚢
I’m jealous of that shirt Norm, mine are all so ratty I started using them for shipping cushioning. Enjoy!
Gotta keep stocking up 😂😂
Must say, you both look really well, rested, and younger! WTG!
Thank you 🙂
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!
Thank you Dawn🙂🍷
You two are an inspiration! Haven't traveled much after covid (I'm 75) but I'd like to get back out there.
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 🙂
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.
Our pleasure! glad you enjoyed it Cheers 🙂🚢
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. 😊
Our pleasure! we are all learning every day Cheers 🙂
Great T-Shirt 👕 Norm ✌️🎸🤘
Thanks
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!
Have a great trip Pamela!
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.
You can still email them too , we booked within two weeks so it wouldn’t work on the App Cheers 🌺🙂🚢
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😮!
Hope you liked Portugal 🇵🇹 the cruise 🚢 was too good not to do 😂😂
Hi Norm and Tina: Have a great time. Great tips. Cheers from the best commenter
“Simply the best “🎼 always lovely to see your comments Paul have a great weekend Cheers 🍻🚢
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.
Our pleasure!Happy Sunday Neil Cheers ☕️🍻🙂
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.
Sounds great! enjoy your weekend Cheers 🚢🙂🌺
Wow, you guys nailed this one. Nice trip, nice ship great price.
Where did I transatlantic on NCL. Nice trip, but we paid more.
Glad you enjoyed it!
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!
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 🇺🇸🚢🇨🇦🍾
@@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!
Prices just dropped Eric so we thought let’s go 🙂
Amazing price for what you have....enjoy your cruise.
Thank you! Will do! 🚢🍷🙂
Looks like the Royal Princess! We had the same type of cabin. They are nice and spacious!
Regal Princess
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!
We did think it was a great deal Libbyann now busy looking for the next adventure 😂😂🚢🍾✈️
@@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!
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.
Have a wonderful cruise 🚢🍷
Great job on such a cheap cruise.
good video.
Thanks! 🙂
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. 👍
Good luck
Booked a guaranteed cabin for the 1st time. Hope we get upgraded like you did!
We hope so too!
delightful
Thank you 🍷🙂
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!
Sounds great! we agree 🙂🍷🌺
That’s a crazy good price.
Free breakfast and onboard credits? Fantastic deal!
Hi Tina and Norm, how Wonderful and exiting, thats the way to live.😊 I was born on Faial island in the Azores. Hope you got to make a stop there. I live in Winnipeg Canada . My parents emigrated here after the 1957 Caplinhos volcanic eruption. Anyway Carryon cruising just like the old time English comedy… take care .
We have an ambition to visit each island of the Azores, thanks for watching we appreciate your support. 🇵🇹🇨🇦
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 ❤
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.
Amazing that no one is at the lunch buffet at 12:30 each day !
Meeeeeeeeeeeee !!! LOL First one,... You fan Mary from Toronto, ON :) I wanted to say hi first before watching. You guys are BRAVE. I am too chicken to do a "trans-atlantic" cruise. So I better watch now and see what you both have to say. OK... I hope you have an AMAZING time. Ok :) Mary :)
You're the best! congratulations 🥳 Mary on the first comment enjoy the movie it might change your mind have a great weekend Cheers 🙂👍