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.

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

Ай бұрын

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!

@ThisIsOurRetirement

Ай бұрын

Awesome so pleased for you!

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

Ай бұрын

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

@jonniesantos

Ай бұрын

Exactly! 😀

@larryabela4095

Ай бұрын

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

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

Ай бұрын

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

@Savannah-ed4rv

Ай бұрын

I can relate...I help.my mom daily at our home. She's 89 years old as of May 1 and thankfully quite healthy, but I can't leave her for a vacation. It's definitely fun watching Tina and Norm enjoying life ♡♡

@conniemerrell9855

Ай бұрын

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

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

Ай бұрын

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

@gardenpost1

Ай бұрын

I love your comment

Here's an idea. You should approach Princess about providing lectures on your KZread journey in exchange for a free cruise. You have so many tips! It would be a really informative lecture.

@ThisIsOurRetirement

Ай бұрын

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

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

Ай бұрын

Thanks Derek 🍻🙂

@BoninBrighton

Ай бұрын

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

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

@ThisIsOurRetirement

Ай бұрын

Good luck!

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

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much 🙂🍷🍻

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

Ай бұрын

Sounds great 🍷🚢

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

Ай бұрын

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

We cruised to Hawaii...and I found the endless days at seas as very boring!

@ThisIsOurRetirement

2 күн бұрын

It is a mindset and also depends on the cruise line, we enjoy the enrichment talks.

Have fun!!

Great video! Happy travels 😊

Hi Norm and Tina, hope you had a wonderful trip. Hopefully we get to see some of it! Stay well

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

@ThisIsOurRetirement

Ай бұрын

We totally agree! it was great 🙂

@Tellyawhat4

24 күн бұрын

@@ThisIsOurRetirement Not on Air Canada it isn't a given. When you're on an dingy old plane, even Business Class isn't particularly appealing. Was going to bid on an upgrade but when I boarded the flight, I was glad I didn't!!

Norm and Tina: Thank you so much! This is a great idea...

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!

You guys are just amazing! Maybe we are going to try that transatlantic cruise. Thank you so much and have a great time.❤

Sounds like a great cruise, enjoy!

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

Great video with very interesting information..

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

@ThisIsOurRetirement

Ай бұрын

Our pleasure! have a wonderful weekend 🍷🚢🙂

Very helpful! Thank you for the video!

@ThisIsOurRetirement

Ай бұрын

Your very welcome Cheryl 🙂🌺🍷

You two enjoy every minute! Thanks for sharing all the info, the cruise looks great! 👍

@ThisIsOurRetirement

Ай бұрын

Our pleasure!

Thank you for taking us along!

@ThisIsOurRetirement

Ай бұрын

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

Love this trip on my list

Another great video. Thanks for sharing.🛳️🎉😎

@ThisIsOurRetirement

Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

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

@ThisIsOurRetirement

Ай бұрын

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. ❤️🇨🇦

@ThisIsOurRetirement

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

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

@ThisIsOurRetirement

Ай бұрын

Thank you! Will do! 🙂

This is a great video. So much helpful information.

@ThisIsOurRetirement

Ай бұрын

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

Really enjoy your videos...thanks for doing them!

@ThisIsOurRetirement

Ай бұрын

Glad you like them! we appreciate you watching Cheers 🙂🚢🍷

Thank you for this fun and informative video!

@ThisIsOurRetirement

Ай бұрын

Our pleasure! 🚢🍷🙂

Enjoy that cruise Norm & Tina!

@ThisIsOurRetirement

Ай бұрын

Thanks

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

@ThisIsOurRetirement

Ай бұрын

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

Sounds fabulous, you two. Hope u had fun x

@ThisIsOurRetirement

Ай бұрын

It was a great trip 🚢🍷

Love the mini suite! Enjoy your cruise!

@ThisIsOurRetirement

Ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

Loved this video. 🎉

@ThisIsOurRetirement

Ай бұрын

Thank you!!

Wow! Great advice!

@ThisIsOurRetirement

Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! 🚢🙂

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

@ThisIsOurRetirement

Ай бұрын

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

@ThisIsOurRetirement

Ай бұрын

Our pleasure! 🙂

Great video. Thanks for sharing.

@ThisIsOurRetirement

Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

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

@ThisIsOurRetirement

Ай бұрын

Our pleasure 😊

You guys are living the life! Others can only dream of.

@ThisIsOurRetirement

Ай бұрын

We went without for a long time in our life

You two are a wealth of information! You are enjoying your retirement.very encouraging. Thank you for sharing!❤❤

@ThisIsOurRetirement

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much! 🙂

Enjoy your trip!

@ThisIsOurRetirement

Ай бұрын

We did thank you have a wonderful weekend Cheers 🙂🍷

You two are my spirit animals! Great video.

@ThisIsOurRetirement

Ай бұрын

You are so kind Carol 💕

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!!!

@ThisIsOurRetirement

Ай бұрын

Thanks David, glad the upgrades work for you!

Thanks!

@ThisIsOurRetirement

Ай бұрын

Thanks so much 🌺🙂

Thank you for your Hospitality 🛳

@ThisIsOurRetirement

Ай бұрын

Our pleasure!

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

@ThisIsOurRetirement

Ай бұрын

Thanks 🍷🙂🚢

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

Ай бұрын

Thank you Dawn🙂🍷

Sounds like great fun! 😮Have a wonderful time. Keep up the good work.-Mike from Ottawa❤🍻🏒🥅

@ThisIsOurRetirement

Ай бұрын

It was a great cruise 🚢 Mike definitely a lot of fun have a wonderful weekend Cheers 🚢🙂🍻

@user-vb1ct6dj1z

Ай бұрын

@@ThisIsOurRetirement ❤️

Fun video. hope there will be more of the trip

@ThisIsOurRetirement

Ай бұрын

Most definitely!🙂

Thanks for the introduction to your cruise! Fantastic cabin. Greetings and have a nice day! // Bertil.

@ThisIsOurRetirement

Ай бұрын

Our pleasure! have a great weekend Bertil Cheers 🍻🙂

Wow that’s amazing price. Great video.

@ThisIsOurRetirement

Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

You two are an inspiration! Haven't traveled much after covid (I'm 75) but I'd like to get back out there.

@ThisIsOurRetirement

Ай бұрын

We know how you feel Susan we did find it hard to get back into travelling after Covid really had to push ourselves. Did a couple of days to the USA 🇺🇸, The Canadian train 🚂 trip , Then Amtrak then a cruise 🚢 but looking back glad we did . Hope you manage some trips 🙂

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

@ThisIsOurRetirement

Ай бұрын

Thank you 🙂

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!

@ThisIsOurRetirement

Ай бұрын

Sorry to hear the hike didn’t go according to plan happy belated birthday 🥳🍾

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. 😊

@ThisIsOurRetirement

Ай бұрын

Our pleasure! we are all learning every day Cheers 🙂

What a fantastic cruise and price! Very interesting to hear all about your travels, thank you.

@ThisIsOurRetirement

Ай бұрын

Our pleasure! 🙂

We did that transatlantic cruise, first stop Azores, disembarked in a Barcelona , fantastic , amazing cruise

@ThisIsOurRetirement

Ай бұрын

We loved ours glad you had 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.

@ThisIsOurRetirement

Ай бұрын

Thanks Debbie

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.

@ThisIsOurRetirement

Ай бұрын

Our pleasure! glad you enjoyed it Cheers 🙂🚢

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

@ThisIsOurRetirement

Ай бұрын

Gotta keep stocking up 😂😂

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

@ThisIsOurRetirement

Ай бұрын

“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.

@ThisIsOurRetirement

Ай бұрын

Our pleasure!Happy Sunday Neil 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😮!

@ThisIsOurRetirement

Ай бұрын

Hope you liked Portugal 🇵🇹 the cruise 🚢 was too good not to do 😂😂

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. 👍

@ThisIsOurRetirement

Ай бұрын

That is awesome! enjoy your trip 🙂🍷

looks amazing, good job!! And FYI, those seats dont look like economy to us...they look like FIRST CLASS..you go guys!! Love it!!

@ThisIsOurRetirement

Ай бұрын

Thanks so much! Cheers Eileen 🙂🍷

Wow, you guys nailed this one. Nice trip, nice ship great price. Where did I transatlantic on NCL. Nice trip, but we paid more.

@ThisIsOurRetirement

Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

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.

@ThisIsOurRetirement

Ай бұрын

Sounds great! enjoy your weekend Cheers 🚢🙂🌺

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

Ай бұрын

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

@beththomas6514

Ай бұрын

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

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!

@ThisIsOurRetirement

Ай бұрын

Have a great trip Pamela!

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

Ай бұрын

Have a wonderful cruise 🚢🍷

Great job on such a cheap cruise.

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. 👍

@ThisIsOurRetirement

Ай бұрын

Good luck

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!

@ThisIsOurRetirement

Ай бұрын

Wonderful glad you had a great time 🚢

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.

@ThisIsOurRetirement

Ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing we also enjoy balconies and getting fresh air Cheers 🚢☕️🙂

Great T-Shirt 👕 Norm ✌️🎸🤘

@ThisIsOurRetirement

Ай бұрын

Thanks

Amazing price for what you have....enjoy your cruise.

@ThisIsOurRetirement

Ай бұрын

Thank you! Will do! 🚢🍷🙂

That’s a crazy good price.

Looks like the Royal Princess! We had the same type of cabin. They are nice and spacious!

@ThisIsOurRetirement

Ай бұрын

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!

@ThisIsOurRetirement

Ай бұрын

We did think it was a great deal Libbyann now busy looking for the next adventure 😂😂🚢🍾✈️

@libbyannstew8775

Ай бұрын

@@ThisIsOurRetirement You do find the deals and you are so generous to share your knowledge and methods for doing so. We did a Baltic cruise and highly recommend - it’s a breathtaking part of the world. Happy Trails!

Free breakfast and onboard credits? Fantastic deal!

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

good video.

@ThisIsOurRetirement

Ай бұрын

Thanks! 🙂

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

Ай бұрын

We thought we needed to give cruising 🚢 another chance Eric and so glad we did we loved this and our room was amazing really added to the trip Cheers 🇺🇸🚢🇨🇦🍾

@grandpa_eric

Ай бұрын

@@ThisIsOurRetirement I hear ya. Many great moments back on our ship Norwegian Escape last September, until Lee. We got rerouted, felt we were held captive in NYC, got Covid too, but the adventure and going places unknown was fantastic! But then the prices skyrocketed. You were saying they came down, or, you got a great deal? I’m study painting the sea at this very moment. It always active, never the same- a moving target to paint. Glad you’re enjoying yourselves!

@ThisIsOurRetirement

Ай бұрын

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

Booked a guaranteed cabin for the 1st time. Hope we get upgraded like you did!

@ThisIsOurRetirement

Ай бұрын

We hope so too!

We just completed a repositioning cruise from Florida to California. You would probably enjoy that one too.

@ThisIsOurRetirement

Ай бұрын

That’s sounds great 👍🚢

delightful

@ThisIsOurRetirement

Ай бұрын

Thank you 🍷🙂

Great travel tips again...the esim sounds pretty cool! When buying a cruise do you book directly with the cruise company or go through a travel agent? Have fun ⛵️⛵️⛵️

@ThisIsOurRetirement

Ай бұрын

We tend to get the best pricing then book with our local travel agent Cheers 🙂🚢

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

Ай бұрын

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.

Please show us what you can get into your carry on. Maybe a packing show and tell. Thanks

@ThisIsOurRetirement

Ай бұрын

Thanks for the idea Barb , as long as you have access to Laundry 🧺 you don’t need a lot clothes Cheers 🙂🚢🍷

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 .

@ThisIsOurRetirement

Ай бұрын

We have an ambition to visit each island of the Azores, thanks for watching we appreciate your support. 🇵🇹🇨🇦

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 :)

@ThisIsOurRetirement

Ай бұрын

You're the best! congratulations 🥳 Mary on the first comment enjoy the movie it might change your mind have a great weekend Cheers 🙂👍

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

Ай бұрын

About two weeks before Mike , the cruise was amazing deal you do pay more for flights ✈️as it’s short notice but so glad we did it Cheers and Good Luck 🤞🍷🚢