Celebrity Equinox November 13, 2013 Mediterranean

[huskerc]

Pretty far away, but I wanted to get this one started. There's an active roll call in the Celebrity forums but I didn't see one here yet.

[huskerc]

Bumping as the date approaches.

[Azguys2008]

We'll be on this trip. First cruise. Looking forward to it!

[Azguys2008]

Starting to plan our excursions. Any recommendations? Our first cruise; want to make the best us of our time on shore.

[TedTym]

We will be on this sailing. Can not wait as the number of day to embarkation falls below triple digits.

 

What question do you have AZGuys?

[Azguys2008]

Planning excursions is a challenge. So much to see! We will likely plan organized excursions for Florence/Pisa, Rome and Naples. The other ports seem to be easier to have less formal plans. We managed to coax a friend in to coming with us. Depending upon what we schedule, there may be room for others. Will probably post to the 11/13/13 Roll Call. BTW Peter & Paul here

[TedTym]

Excursions can be a challenge. Do no let it become overwhelming, figure out what is on the top of your must see list and book the excursion. Keep in mind you can always come back at some point. This will be our third time in Rome, Florence, Pisa, and Naples, even without cruising. You will love the cruise aspect, we do.

 

Great you were able to find someone to join you, always makes for a great time with friends.

 

Ted and David here. If you would like to ask any questions I will supply our email address to make it easier.

[Azguys2008]

We've made reservations for excursions: La Spezia (Pisa & Florence), Rome (AM Ancient Rome/ PM The Vatican) and Naples (Pompeii and Amalfi coast). Still need to research things to do in other ports.

[TedTym]

Wonderful! You will thoroughly enjoy all of the selected excursions. Naples is beautiful and Pompeii is amazing, could not believe how large it was.

[SeaCardinalAZ]

I will be on this sailing. I am the other friend that Azguys2008 managed to coax to go. LOL! This will be my second cruise and I am looking forward to it. My name is Patrick.

Edited August 18, 2013 by SeaCardinalAZ

[TedTym]

Wonderful! Welcome onboard Patrick.

 

Reminder for everyone to join the Celebrity Equinox Roll Call for the 11/13/13 sailing. There is much to read there.......

 

Ted and David

[Azguys2008]

Formal nights: should we hide out on the formal nights, bring a suit or rent a tuxedo through Celebrity? Tuxedo could be fun..haven't had one on since high school prom!

[090412K&P]

We're both on this cruise too. 2nd cruise this year as was on Rccl independence of the seas in April.

Any advice on excursions?...are they expensive on celebrity? 1st time on Celebrity but have cruise a lot with Rccl

Kevin & Paul

[Azguys2008]

We have excursions arranged for Florence/Pisa & Rome through EasyItalytours and to see Pompeii with another outfit. The Celebrity excursions seemed to be more expensive than private tour companies. In all the other ports we're going to wing it since there appears to be a lot to do around the ports

[SeaCardinalAZ]

What bar on the ship will have the friends of Dorothy meeting?

[huskerc]

We've often seen it in the martini bar but it will be listed in the dailies.