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We stayed at Cassidy's and absolutely loved it. They have pub and restaurant and it's close to the Hop On Hop Off bus.

Can anyone recommend hotels in Amsterdam. Want to stay there for 2 days after cruise. Interested in the Anne Frank house and seeing flowers. Thanks in advance.

Thank you. Really appreciate the help.

If you are going to stay in Amsterdam for two nights after the cruise and your ship arrives at 5 a.m., what can you do with your luggage until it's time to check into your hotel?

Any help is appreciated.

To us, that's the charm of an Italian ship - that things are different. We've had a great time every time we've sailed an Italian ship - especially when we did the Irish cruise on one. That was a blast!

Our great-grandson was born (a week and a half early) while we were on a cruise. I wouldn't have missed that news for the world. We usually buy the smallest package and then just go on periodically to check our email.

What a treat to be able to see his picture an hour after he was born. :-)

Most cruise lines don't allow these on board. I've had mine taken away for the length of the cruise. This is a safety hazard.

We ate at 6 or 5:30 (depending on the day). I think all of the Irish cruisers ate at the same time due to the schedule of the entertainment.

They put a special sticker on your seapass card to identify you and they do check it when you go into the shows. They also have a list of names if you lose your sticker and/or card.

That's one thing we had a problem with - mostly at the internet - it would "eat" your seapass card. We had to go get new ones a few times.

I found the reception desk personnel to be very helpful. I watched one day as a lady went off on one of the personnel, repeating herself again and again. It was something the staff would not have had control over, but the girl kept her cool and was cordial the entire time.

Yes, the other passengers had access to the outdoor entertainment, but it didn't cause any problems that I'm aware of. Seats were always at a premium.

We didn't go to the ship's shows (we had booked a back-to-back so went to see the ship's shows on that cruise). The Irish entertainment started around 8 p.m. in a lounge that was reserved for us. It went on until the wee hours in different venues. The main show was at 10 p.m. in the large theater and many times that ran until 11:30.

The staff spoke English as well as on any other ship. They have a hilarious group of staff who entertain outside as well. We found the crew to be very polite and helpful. Our cabin attendant was a jewel.

They announce very few things and, when they do, it's in several languages. It's very peaceful without all the announcements.

I hope I haven't repeated or haven't answered something you asked. I'll

check back.

I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this cruise to anyone who loves Irish music. Ronan Tynan is phenomenal and they have a comedian who will have your sides splitting.

We just returned from Andy's Cooney's Irish cruise on the MSC Poesia. It was wonderful! Irish entertainment was plentiful and just for the people who signed up for the Irish cruise. Ronan Tynan, the Irish tenor, was up close and personal. What an entertainer! There was a comedian who had us holding our sides - he was hilarious. We couldn't have asked for a better cruise!!!!!!!

Look on Andy's web site and you'll see the types of entertainers he has booked. Everything was as advertised.

We've been on the Dream twice, but never on as exciting adventure as you had. Hats off to someone who can take lemons and make lemonade!

As long as you're not trying to bring in anything illegal in the states, I wouldn't worry about it. I've never declared any medications.

None needed. We bought anti-depressants, tranquilizers, muscle relaxants, and ED medications. These are all things that we're prescribed for at home, but we had no scripts with us.

The one thing they don't carry is insulin type meds. The pharmacist said her nephew has to send to Miami for his insulin. She looked at my husband's insulin pen (he thought it was too old) and said it would be fine to use.

My daughter and I purchased some prescription drugs (no prescription required) at the pier in Belize. The pharmasist was a young American woman who used to work in the pharmacy at Walmart. She was very helpful and very professional.

My husband and I have purchased drugs in Spain when we stayed for a month and needed some antibiotics, etc. Also have purchased drugs in Portugal.

I don't have any fear of purchasing these medicines in a foreign country from a regular drug store.