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  • Ml1462

    We have one day in sorrento on a Crystal Cruise, and I read your article in port profiles about one long day in Sorrento.  Can you recommend a priavate tour company to do a similar itinerary for us?  We would like a driver guide if possible.

    thanks so much.  Love your website. 

  • Turtlerock

    Thanks so much.  And I can’t believe all of the typos in my original post

  • theavidcruiser

    Nothing is off topic! Canon 7D, but you may want to go with T3i because of the swivel LED display.

  • Turtlerock

    Slighly off topic – you photos are great.  What kind of equiptment are you using?  We sail on the Riviera in a few months.  Can’t wait to see and here more.

  • Debnew1

    We will have two days in Port in Dublinn Ireland in June. We have never been to Dublin. Suggestions for what to do???

  • theavidcruiser

    I’ve been on Epic. It was a bit much for me, BUT I’ve also talked to a lot of people who have enjoyed it very much, and certainly there were a lot of elements that I enjoyed – the Blue Man Group, the dining venues, and lots of entertainment options. Just so happens that Aaron Saunders, who works with Avid Cruiser and runs From The Deck Chair, is on Epic now. You can read his report at http://avidcruiser.com/ftdc/. I’d recommend you follow it for the week and sign up for the newsletter at http://www.avidcruiser.com/subscribe. Feel free to ask Aaron questions. Have you considered upgrading the Epic’s exclusive accommodations at The Haven?

  • Espeth

    Three of us are booked and heading out on Epic… some of us have never cruised.  I am concerned on the noise and smoke smell I am hearing about on  the “big boxy Epic”   We are mid 60′s and just retiring.  Am wondering it Epic was a poor choice ..if it is soooo crowed and th noise level is simply outragious… We were a bit concerned as it is during spring break too.  We were told college kids take  shorter cruises… I am sooo looking forward but now a bit apprehensive

  • Fairfaxdiaz

    We are planning a family get together for an Alaskian cruise the summer of 2012.  Not really interested in casino or disco.  Catering to middle age and older…will have a couple of kids.  First time cruising!

  • Anonymous

    Have you looked at SeaDream? If that’s too informal, take a look at Silversea.

  • Anonymous

    Have you looked at SeaDream? If that’s too informal, take a look at Silversea.

  • J Swanson

    We are celebrating a 70th birthday……would prefer sophistication, no children to speak of, not too formal and stuffy, tho. Entertainment and dancing is a must. Sailed Oceania and found it very quiet/dull. Nice ship, tho


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