We love transatlantic trips. Days and days of quiet beach vacation, with no sand. Buy an analog watch and a clock for the room. Old fashioned with Hands are so much easier to reset, according to SHIP time, which is not necessarily the time our electronic devices want to give us. And we just figured out that a cruise, in an inside room, was going to be reasonable compared to the outrageous airfare. Eleven days at sea, no dishes to wash, no food bills, no beds to make, no clean up. Lots of books on Kindle, old magazines that I give away when done with them, and my sewing machine with many small quilting projects (and handwork so I can sit on deck). Heavenly.

Great tip on the north/south side if the ship. I would not have considered that!!

@annsheridan12

6 ай бұрын

Before A/C.

Fun fact: “POSH” stands for Port Out Starboard Home from the early ocean liners leaving from England to New York and back - they didn’t have central heating and North Atlantic gets cold, so the best cabins had the most sun!

@annsheridan12

6 ай бұрын

The version I heard was from an Englishman and the cruise was from England to India to keep on the shady side of the ship. 😎👍🏻

Leaving on our first transatlantic cruise next week. So glad I found this!

@GroundedLifeCruises

Жыл бұрын

Have fun!

Took the Southern Atlantic Cruise on Viking just before Covid hit-- an almost three week journey and it was amazing. Barcelona, Morocco, Dakar, Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina. Fantastic! Taking the mid-Atlantic cruise in a couple months. Not so many stops and less time,

Good knowledge to have. Especially about the south side being sunny!

Love your relly informative and useful tips. Thank you

We've been getting ready to get out and get cruising again. We need to plan a Transatlantic cruise especially since Dan doesn't like to fly. Ship lag! Add it to the lingo! Love it!

I booked Celebrity Constellation Barcelona to Tampa for Nov 2024 - pre-Black Friday was 75% off! First transatlantic cruise!

I did a Transatlantic Cruise on the Queen Mary (Cunard) and we never had big waves in fact it was completely smooth sailing the whole 7 days. I think that it depends on the time of year and weather. Just discovered your channels and Love them ! Very , very enjoyable

@GroundedLifeCruises

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

You two are stars! I've been watching a lot of cruise videos in anticipation of a cruise next year, and honestly, most aren't great. Many "tips" are just stating the obvious or common sense stuff you could figure out on your own. But your video had advice I've never heard elsewhere, like the sun on only one side, pared-down entertainment. I subscribed & look forward to upcoming videos. Thank you!

This is so informative!!! Some girlfriends and I want to book carnival mardi gras next October and this is great!

Found your channel last week. I like how thorough you are and the filming is very good. Appreciate all the info.

@GroundedLifeCruises

Жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

Thank you for sharing. I enjoy your travel videos very much whether it be on Amtrak, European trains or planning your next Cruise. I'm so glad you were able to get some relief from the seasickness. When I was researching the Queen Mary 2, I watched several KZread videos about it and they have a shot called the jab which is supposed to help tremendously with motion sickness. Priced at $100. So glad to hear your ship was giving out treatment. Peace and happy travels!

Thanks for the info. I’m booked for one in April.

You guys are good, thanks!

Very interesting. This is my first time seeing your channel. I never thought about the sun placement factor. The repair delays were another thing I had never thought about. Anyway, thank you for all the great info.! Take care.

Bmore to Barcelona in less than 90 days! So excited

Such great information. Thanks for sharing!

@GroundedLifeCruises

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

What a pleasant surprise! I used to watch your videos when you traveled by train.

@GroundedLifeCruises

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

Awesome to about the sun i wouldn't have thought about that

Great video guys! Love the way you interact with each other and the camera!

@shirleymancino6809

3 ай бұрын

I wish she wouldn’t look at him so much as if she is seeking affirmation/confirmation. He doesn’t look at her hardly at all!

Doing our first TA in 4 weeks time from Barcelona to Fort Lauderdale so this was really helpful. A couple of things we hadn’t really considered, including the sun position lol

Thanks so much for these tips - they're excellent. BTW heard you say in an earlier video that you were in Edmonson. I'm in Toronto but thinking of visiting Edmonton w the eye to relocate there. Looks like a nice size city. 👌🏻

Great informative video

Good reason to have a true watch

great info. Thank you

@GroundedLifeCruises

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

What!? No trains? But I’m glad you’ve expanded your travel modes so you can learn from your experiences. We’re taking our first QM2 journey in a couple of months, so this has arrived at a perfect time.

Great video 🚢🚢

Hey Rob & Aly! A Transatlantic cruise will need to wait for a bit. I will be doing the Mexican Rivera in November, and the Panama Canal in 2024. Would love to go Europe to NYC on a Transatlantic in 2025 if my budget allows! Gaining an additional weeks vacation in 2024 is going to help and allow me to travel a bit more. As always, I appreciate your helpful info!

I booked a thermal suite with my transatlantic crossing, the whirlpool, and hot tub was closed, except for 2 days. It was a waste of money for me. Everyone have the same idea, it was very crowded, with no stone bed available. Your other tips are great.

@GroundedLifeCruises

Жыл бұрын

Which line were you on, they should always have it open.

Thank you!!!!!

@GroundedLifeCruises

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

Some great tips not mentioned in other videos: phone time vs ship time, entertainment differences, …

We did a TA eastbound o Royal Caribbean 4 years ago and we absolutely loved it. Our cruise was in late April and the ocean was smooth as glass all the way across. We had a westbound booked on Viking for the next year, but then came Covid and it was cancelled. I think the time of year and route make a big difference in the ocean condition.

@GroundedLifeCruises

Жыл бұрын

Yes, I think you are correct

@cheryllemorrow152

Жыл бұрын

I agree that the ocean was as smooth as glass. We did the repositioning cruise from Tampa to Barcelona on RC Rhapsody of the Seas at the same time as your cruise.

Great video, thanks for the info.. We booked a TA on the ZUIDERDAM in May 2024, and the NIEUW STATENDAM in Nov 2024, so looking forward to both of them.

@GroundedLifeCruises

Жыл бұрын

Have fun! Zuiderdam is our next one!

I've never heard of a thermal suite. THANKS FOR SHARING

@GroundedLifeCruises

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Fantastic info, my wife and I are taking a cruise from Canada to Hawaii. I’m assuming I will be experiencing some of the same issues. Great content I found you guys a couple days ago and I like your videos keep them coming.

@momof1576

Жыл бұрын

Have you gone yet? How was it?

If you want the sun, book a starboard balcony when traveling EAST to Europe. When trailing WEST to the USA, book a PORT cabin.

13 Night Transpacific coming up. I never thought about which side of the ship for sun, but glad we're already facing north.

Im so glad I found your channel. I have a great fear of flying. I’ve missed a lot of opportunities to visit a lot of places due to this, especially in Europe. I was so excited about the transatlantic voyages u been sharing. I have a question, which months of the year would be better to sail, I mean when seas are not that rough . Thank u.

That was very interesting about the sun! Thank you so much for that tip. My eyes are sensitive to the sun so that would be miserable for me. Great video as always!

@tracyboileau6729

Жыл бұрын

Which side is south? Odd number or even

@sherickoos

Жыл бұрын

@@tracyboileau6729 that would be a good question for the cruise line you will be going on. I would assume it also makes a difference if you traveling from Europe to the US or the US to Europe. I have never done a transatlantic cruise before so I would not know.

@normanestrada2631

Жыл бұрын

I think North would be Iceland/Greenland side..

I just booked my first solo transatlantic on Symphony in March. The price was, as you said, surprisingly cheaper than a 7 night carribean cruise. Feel like the timing of your video was perfect. Thanks

@enibee8396

Жыл бұрын

I’ll be on that as well🎉. Can’t wait. It certainly was cheaper than our cruise last October.

@smileswithmiles6951

Жыл бұрын

Can u book single supplement transatlantic cruise? I m trying to book but I can’t find it

@emmettervin

Жыл бұрын

I just booked my first solo transatlantic. Can't wait.

@smileswithmiles6951

Жыл бұрын

@@emmettervin which one? I will be on MSc divina may 15th from Miami

@emmettervin

Жыл бұрын

@@smileswithmiles6951 I'll be on the NCL Getaway from Port Canaveral to Lisbon.

You guy's omitted a major, in my mind, con for taking a transatlantic cruise. The cost of getting back from your destination has to be considered. This often makes the transatlantic or repositioning cruise not such a great deal.

Just found your channel!! Leaving on the Mardi Gras in 43 days anything you recommend that we should do that isn’t offered on any other ships?. This is our 8 cruise on carnivals ships. But we have cruise with other cruise lines.

Which cruise line were you on and did you leave from the US? What to pack is stressing me 🤦🏽‍♀️. We are doing one from Ft Lauderdale to England in March.

Does the transdermal patch work for cruises ? I usually wear a pair of Seabands on my wrist....

Just found your videos ❤ Do u know if I can disembark early on a TA cruise … not finish out the remainder of the cruise or is there a penalty?? I don’t want to go all the way to London but rather end my trip in Lisbon.

what deck did you book on? low deck mid ship? is what i heard is the best.

I just subscribed. 😀

@GroundedLifeCruises

8 ай бұрын

Welcome aboard!

So Iceland/Greenland side would be the North side (cooler side) correct ?

What time of year did you cruise and which direction of travel did you go

With the Internet going in and out, do you think getting and receiving emails would still happen even if it’s slower

Are cabin numbers helpful to determine location of north facing rooms? Is so, what was your what your cabin number? Would like to do a transatlantic in 2024. Europe to USA.

@leeannkleine6120

Жыл бұрын

Easiest way to figure it out, is to look at a map of the ship. If the front of the ship is at the top, that would be the opposite of what you want. You want the map with the front of the ship at the bottom. The front of the ship should be pointed in the direction you want to travel. If it is down at the bottom, you would want rooms on the right side of the ship to be away from the sun.

Would anyone, please, recommend a good website where to look for cruises. Thanks a lot 🙏🏼

For the last 20 years, I cruised 3, 4, 7, 14, 28, …. days in difference cruise companies. And my final words are : I don’t care the price of the cruise, I always cruise more than 8 days because the passengers BEHAVED better on the longer cruise.

Was this cruise in ;the Fall or summer months? Thank you

Perhaps you should try a crossing on a transatlantic specialty ship - Cunard's Queen Mary 2

@GroundedLifeCruises

Жыл бұрын

We would love to do that

What to wear? How cold does it get?

Mine was free. 🎉

Is there a way to beat the one way air fare? Solo traveler

We did a Windstar Trans Atlantic cruise from Lisbon to St Maarten. I was really hesitant about 12 days at sea but I actually enjoyed it. Fortunately, our Captain went further South to avoid weather and it wasn't too bad.

Leaving out of New York what the north side of the ship be the port side of the ship

Did you do north or south route

What was your itinerary? I ask because we are looking at a relocation trip from Miami to Europe so that aún comment makes sense. So if I’m going east to Europe should we be port (left) or starboard (right) side?

@GroundedLifeCruises

Жыл бұрын

Going that way port would be out of the sun, so depends if you like it hot or cold!

@millenniumtravelers

Жыл бұрын

@@GroundedLifeCruises makes sense, thank you

Is the sun on the south side of the ship going to Europe or coming back to the US?

@GroundedLifeCruises

Жыл бұрын

Both ways

Sailing from Barcelona to Orlando. I want to be on the sunny side of the ship...which side should I choose...port or starboard? Thanks❤

@ChristinaMac

8 ай бұрын

The south side is sunny. I believe that is Starboard.

@user-yj3ob9kd3l

3 ай бұрын

​@ChristinaMac no, port (left) side of the ship would be the south side when traveling from Europe to the US.

What cruise line and ship.

We’re you allowed to take a hair straightener on the cruise with you?

We’re you allowed to take a hair straightener or curling iron on MSC?

Were there any kids on the cruise? When you guys go on your next transatlantic cruise do you mind checking for kids activities? Im thinking of taking one in 2025

@janetmichelson3978

Жыл бұрын

I saw a video saying there were very few children. So kids won't have many playmates. Some people won't care. My autistic grands wouldn't care.

@aharrison3022

Жыл бұрын

@@janetmichelson3978 mine wouldn't either and would probably enjoy the attention

Great video and tips! Could you possible segment your video? (i.e. 0:30 - 1:30 is tip 1, 1:30-2:00 is tip 2, etc.) Thanks!

I never realized the Sun rises in the south on a cruise....

@normanestrada2631

Жыл бұрын

The south side would be the Caribbean side right? North = Iceland/Greenland?

$520 ,15 days transatlantic Miami to Rome basic price.

@SomewhatRetired

6 ай бұрын

Did you take this cruise already and was it on Norwegian? What was your room choice & final price? Did you add on any drink/restaurant packages that added extra cost? Can you visit the spa at this price or is it extra cost?

@annsheridan12

6 ай бұрын

@@SomewhatRetired inside cabin , RCL , we are diamond so drinks free. No speciality restaurants. Tips extra.

@SomewhatRetired

6 ай бұрын

thanks! @@annsheridan12

@annsheridan12

6 ай бұрын

@@SomewhatRetired we did the return Rome to Miami , total for 2 including tax and insurance $950. Inside cabin RCI , no specialty dining

Hello! How crowded do the ships tend to be on the TA cruises?

@GroundedLifeCruises

Жыл бұрын

Not as crowded as the week long cruises

Using the terms Southside and and north side of a ship what does that mean which is starboard and port

@normanestrada2631

Жыл бұрын

The south side would be the Caribbean side right? North = Iceland/Greenland?

If you depend on wifi & internet, welcome to the 1980s

What I’m hearing is that we need more ocean liners and less cruise ships.

So many inconveniences!

People take cruises every year. I'm convinced this is The Matrix and all I see is not real. I can see people with 6 figure incomes and more than 2 weeks vacation time at work having the ability to take 1, 2 or 3 cruises per year. Then the air travel and hotels before and after. The jobs I've had and have never give 5 or 7 days off in a row. I watch many cruise videos and see many people that look like they are low income or on Welfare on these cruises, especially whole families . To see Physically Disabled in videos is an extreme rarity. We can't fully enjoy cruises anyway.

Good content. The woman's Mmm-hum, mum-hum, giggle-a-little routines are a bit tiring and distracting from the content and really add no value.

@Itsisawnotiseen

Жыл бұрын

You know who she sounds like? Kamala Harris!

@TheB00tyWarrior

Жыл бұрын

Get your hijabs out

@CaseyFogarty

Жыл бұрын

Um , I thought they made her relatable and easy to watch! They both did great

@debbiep99

Жыл бұрын

​@@Itsisawnotiseenya it's what black women have to do to not be seen as angry. Essentially to put white people at ease. It's exhausting.

@carmenpape2762

6 ай бұрын

You all are pretty rude. If you don’t care to watch or hear the hosts, then don’t watch the postings. I thought that it was great conversation with a personable couple.

Thank you for this information. I have been cruising for almost 30 years but never longer than 10 days and never would have thought about any of this. I am currently looking at a 23-day cruise that involves a transatlantic repositioning and will definitely factor all of this in. 🚢 🛳️

new to your channel. anyone tell you you 2 make a lovely couple