Cruise Pros And Cons 🛳 Repositioning Cruises

Cruise Pros And Cons 🛳 Repositioning Cruises - Transatlantic

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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.
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@hemacdonald400 Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

We agree, it’s priorities

@thepeacefulpack Ай бұрын

Very well said!

@pattylyman7907 Ай бұрын

You are so right

@nancykoo4156 Ай бұрын

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

@pamelagoodson9034 Ай бұрын

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

@ThisIsOurRetirement Ай бұрын

😊 thank you Pamela

@robertbarnier45 Ай бұрын

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

@ThisIsOurRetirement Ай бұрын

Sounds awesome 👏 Cheers Robert 👍

@Savannah-ed4rv Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

We agree do more in the GoGo years 🙂

@gerardacronin334 Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

Transpacific is on our radar too

@marionlamb8573 Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

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

@betsyr4724 Ай бұрын

I live vicariously through you two. Lol

@johnnyboyvan Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing! 🚢🙂

@jabow1878 Ай бұрын

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.

@craigo2142 Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

Thanks Craig we did have a nice time Cheers 🚢🙂

@beththomas6514 Ай бұрын

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

@ThisIsOurRetirement Ай бұрын

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

@OurRestlessRetirement Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

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 🚢🍷

@clnelson321 Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

Sounds great! we agree 🙂

@desertfish6239 Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

So agree with this way of thinking 👍🙂

@jruano3527 Ай бұрын

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

@ThisIsOurRetirement Ай бұрын

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

@HeavenlyMe1111 Ай бұрын

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

@ThisIsOurRetirement Ай бұрын

Thank you so much 🙂

@maloyo7901 Ай бұрын

Very useful information in this video. Thanks!

@gerry2345 Ай бұрын

I like this vid. Good insight.

@sandramaki7819 Ай бұрын

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

@paulettenguyen971 Ай бұрын

Glad to see another video from you again!

@ThisIsOurRetirement Ай бұрын

Thank you Paulette 🙂

@augustineadeyanju9638 Ай бұрын

Keep it coming, I love it, thanks . 😍

@ThisIsOurRetirement Ай бұрын

Thank you so much 🙂☕️

@lindad6223 Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

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

@ThisIsOurRetirement Ай бұрын

Definitely more relaxing Linda 🙂👍

@rowanmulvey8632 Ай бұрын

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

@ThisIsOurRetirement Ай бұрын

Both awesome 🙂👍

@maryc1952 Ай бұрын

Thank you for your lovely video!

@ThisIsOurRetirement Ай бұрын

Our pleasure! Cheers Mary 🍷🙂

@calicokitten6121 Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

Totally agree! 🙂

@bdavis8149 Ай бұрын

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

@ThisIsOurRetirement Ай бұрын

Our pleasure! 🙂

@madeiraoven Ай бұрын

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

@ThisIsOurRetirement Ай бұрын

Our pleasure! thanks for watching 🚢🙂

@sherrywillsie9000 Ай бұрын

I love you guys! great transparency and honesty!

@ThisIsOurRetirement Ай бұрын

Thank you

@JoannePage-bm9hs Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!Cheers Joanne 🙂🍷

@BoninBrighton Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

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

@sct4040 Ай бұрын

Sounds like heaven. - NYC

@methemonkeyking Ай бұрын

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

@BoninBrighton Ай бұрын

@@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 😂

@silvanamoen7581 Ай бұрын

Thank you for all your Wonderful Videos ❤

@ThisIsOurRetirement Ай бұрын

Glad you like them!

@carollane7938 Ай бұрын

Fun video Tina and Norm!

@ThisIsOurRetirement Ай бұрын

Thank you 🙂

@user-xp5qx8wg9x Ай бұрын

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

@ThisIsOurRetirement Ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@barbaralazier8352 Ай бұрын

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

@sumonkirwin7005 Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

Our pleasure! Cheers 🙂

@MrGearoid65 Ай бұрын

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

@ThisIsOurRetirement Ай бұрын

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

@user-ns9pw2cd3x Ай бұрын

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

@ThisIsOurRetirement Ай бұрын

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

@user-rh9nl6jz2k Ай бұрын

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

@ThisIsOurRetirement Ай бұрын

Thank you 🙂

@user-rh9nl6jz2k Ай бұрын

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

@Jocantral Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

Your welcome Jo 🍷🙂

@TravellingNomad81 Ай бұрын

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

@ThisIsOurRetirement Ай бұрын

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

@patsycathcart1 Ай бұрын

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

@ThisIsOurRetirement Ай бұрын

Thanks so much Patsy!

@lesleysmith8300 Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

Thanks Lesley 🙂

@irlenemm Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

We loved it

@christopherbarker976 Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

Thanks so much 😊

@helenhall3705 Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

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

@rustydog1236 Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

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

@ThisIsOurRetirement Ай бұрын

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

@gennesamann4323 Күн бұрын

I love sea days!

@ThisIsOurRetirement Күн бұрын

We do too!

@whirltraveller1350 Ай бұрын

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

@steveseal9427 25 күн бұрын

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 25 күн бұрын

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

@ReallyHappened Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!🚢🙂🍷

@tr1umphrider Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

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

@eileenammendolea1776 Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

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

@MrRugbyprop1 Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

There are strange stuff on some cruise ships!

@inuitplus Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

Enjoy your trips

@pumpkin462 Ай бұрын

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

@mrscuteas Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

Sounds great! 🙂

@TracyKMainwaring Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

It will be great enjoy 🍷🙂🚢

@dellnichols4625 Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

Sounds great 👍

@ToddDragonflyHikerBeal 26 күн бұрын

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

@pware9643 Ай бұрын

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.

@lovinggoldens4183 Ай бұрын

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

@ThisIsOurRetirement Ай бұрын

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

@yvonnebertrand3731 Ай бұрын

A glorious day

@theneverendingjourneyoflif1482 Ай бұрын

Even in Bridgewater NS also😂

@sandray7609 Ай бұрын

20c in southern Ontario - with sun!

@antoniopena8101 Ай бұрын

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.

@brianmombourquette2673 Ай бұрын

😂 The Carry On Gang! Loved those movies 😀

@ThisIsOurRetirement Ай бұрын

We loved the carry on movies!

@lynnfranklin5098 17 күн бұрын

You need to do full transit of the Panama Canal also tons of sea days I would suggest you do FLL to Vancouver or Lax to newYork unique itineraries and a different type of repositioning

@ThisIsOurRetirement 17 күн бұрын

We have actually done the full transit from Fort Lauderdale to Vancouver it was of the best cruises 🚢 we have done 🇨🇦🚢🇺🇸

@Cabby205 Ай бұрын

good video.

@ThisIsOurRetirement Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it 🙂

@cherylkelly8009 Ай бұрын

Very nice room !

@ThisIsOurRetirement Ай бұрын

Thanks 🙂

@grandpa_eric Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

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

@barbaraebner5889 Ай бұрын

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

@ThisIsOurRetirement Ай бұрын

Thank you 🙂

@AdventuresWithTodd Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

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

@AdventuresWithTodd Ай бұрын

@@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.

@ceparksromanceharps Ай бұрын

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

@ThisIsOurRetirement Ай бұрын

Thank you 🚢🙂

@anda1anda2 Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

Have a great trip!

@kcirdorb9591 Ай бұрын

"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.

@robertk4552 Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

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

@darlenebuchanan6552 Ай бұрын

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

@ThisIsOurRetirement Ай бұрын

It was nice (for a short time 😂)

@spending_by_me Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

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

@rory644 Ай бұрын

Die with zero is a great book.

@ThisIsOurRetirement Ай бұрын

It is definitely thought provoking 🤔

@floridastitcher1 Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

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

@rosemarie9956 Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

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

@judit1783 Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

Thanks for the tip 👍

@gerardacronin334 Ай бұрын

@@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.

@heidilevens6284 Ай бұрын

You two are so cute! ❤

@ThisIsOurRetirement Ай бұрын

Thank you 🙂

@denischeevers9429 Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

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

@katz2912 Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

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

@ThisIsOurRetirement Ай бұрын

Awesome

@jlizardi5013 Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

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

@sbkpilot1 Ай бұрын

Not my thing but glad some enjoy it

@JaneDoe-lq3du Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

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.

@nelg7094 Ай бұрын

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

@ThisIsOurRetirement Ай бұрын

Thank you! we were two weeks before departure

@nelg7094 Ай бұрын

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

@aknorth1053 Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

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

@barbaraebner5889 Ай бұрын

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

@lynnfranklin5098 17 күн бұрын

I care for my mom so have to plan so my sisters can give me a break can not wait to do those jump on again

@valariesandford4210 Ай бұрын

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

@ThisIsOurRetirement Ай бұрын

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 🍷🙂🚢

@barbarasnider3788 Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

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

@lynn9931 Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

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

@ThisIsOurRetirement Ай бұрын

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 😂😂

@jsjamesok Ай бұрын

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

@ThisIsOurRetirement Ай бұрын

No family left in the UK

@markpowellmp Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

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