Ma fille part en croisière avec ses grands parents avec Royal Carribean (destination les fjords norvégiens). Dans les documents de voyage, j'ai remarqué que la compagnie demande :
Que faire si je voyage avec un mineur pour qui je ne suis pas le parent, ou un représentant légal, ou je ne porte pas le même nom de famille ?
Tous les enfants de moins de 18 ans doivent avoir une lettre notariée d’un de ses parents ou représentant légal l’autorisant à voyager avec la personne étant dans sa cabine . Ainsi qu’une autorisation indiquant que la personne accompagnant l’enfant peut décider des traitements médicaux et signer les autorisation pour pratiquer les activités à bord.
Renseignements pris auprès d'un notaire. Ne vois pas de quoi il s'agit
Renseignements pris auprès de l'agence de voyage : ils ne savent pas m'en dire plus et se renseignent un peu plus auprès de RCI. Pour eux, il s'agit de remplacer l'attestation de sortie de territoire qui n'existe plus en France. Pourtant ma fille voyage avec son passeport. Ceci dit il aurait pu me prévenir que j'avais besoin de ce papier, à trois semaines du départ si je ne l'avais pas vu que faisait les grands parents à Copenhague ....
Est ce que quelqu'un a une idée de ce que je pourrai bien faire ?
Une attestation que je fais certifier conforme à la mairie ? si seulement ils peuvent et veulent la faire.
Je ne suis pas spécialiste mais je pense que le terme "attestation notariée" utilisé par la compagnie, doit peut être plutôt signifier "document enregistré officiellement".
Donc, dans ton cas, je pense qu'il te faut établir un mandat ou procuration ou tout acte similaire qui devra être enregistré auprès de l'administration. En France c'est parfois le rôle des notaires pour les successions ou les actes immobiliers, mais cela peut être aussi l'administration fiscale ( comme pour les dépôts de statuts de sociétés , SARL, SCI etc ... ).
En Calédonie, où nous nous appuyons sur la législation française, un tel document serait enregistré auprès des impôts pour lui donner valeur officielle.
Ca existe encore les attestations en mairie, certifiées conformes ? Je doute que cela soit suffisant mais il ne coûte rien de poser la question.
Le notaire que tu as interrogé n'a pas pu te renseigner ??? Pas très performant ...
J'espère sincèrement que quelqu'un, sur ce forum, va avoir des éléments plus précis, et réellement concrets.
Je te suggère également de poser la question par mail sur le site service-public.fr
J'ai un peu fouillé dans les dossiers mais n'ai rien trouvé de concluant ...
N'hésite pas également, à interroger ta mairie.
Bon courage pour tes démarches.
Bien cordialement,
Hervé
« Le véritable voyage de découverte ne consiste pas à chercher de nouveaux paysages, mais à avoir de nouveaux yeux.» ( Marcel Proust )
Lettre d'attestation pour un enfant voyageant à l’étranger
À qui de droit,
Je / Nous, ,
nom(s) complet(s) du / des parent(s) / de la / des personne(s) / de l’organisme donnant le consentement
Adresse :
rue, ville
province / état, pays
Téléphone et adresse de courriel :
téléphone
adresse de courriel
suis / sommes le / les parent(s), le / les tuteur(s), la / les personne(s) autorisée(s) ou l’organisme ayant le droit de garde, le droit de tutelle, le droit d’accès ou l’autorité parentale de l’enfant suivant :
Renseignements sur l’enfant
Nom :
nom complet de l’enfant
Date et lieu de naissance :
jj/mm/aaaa
ville, province / état
Numéro et date de délivrance du passeport (si disponible) :
numéro
jj/mm/aaaa
Autorité émettrice (si disponible) :
pays de délivrance du passeport
Numéro d’enregistrement du certificat de naissance :
numéro
Autorité émettrice du certificat de naissance :
province / territoire de délivrance du certificat de naissance
Renseignements sur la personne accompagnatrice (ne rien inscrire si l’enfant voyage seul)
J’autorise / Nous autorisons l’enfant à voyager seul ☐ ou
J’autorise / Nous autorisons l’enfant à voyager avec
Nom :
nom complet de la personne accompagnatrice
Lien de cette personne avec l’enfant :
mère, père, grand-parent, sœur, frère, parent, autre
Numéro et date de délivrance du passeport :
numéro
jj/mm/aaaa
Autorité émettrice :
pays de délivrance du passeport
Coordonnées durant le voyage
J’autorise / Nous autorisons l’enfant à se rendre à l’endroit suivant / aux endroits suivants :
Endroit(s) :
nom(s) du / des pays de destination
Dates de voyage :
date de départ et date de retour
pour séjourner avec / à (s’il y a lieu)
nom de la personne avec qui l’enfant séjournera / nom de l’hôtel ou autre service d’hébergement accommodation
à l’adresse suivante / aux adresses suivantes :
rue(s), ville(s)
province(s) / état(s), pays
Téléphone et adresse de courriel
Cette lettre peut être signée devant un témoin qui a atteint l’âge de la majorité (18 ou 19 ans, selon la province ou le territoire de résidence) OU certifiée par un représentant officiel autorisé à faire prêter serment ou à recevoir une déclaration solennelle (recommandé)
Signature(s) de la / des personne(s) donnant le consentement
Signature du témoin
ou
Signature du représentant officiel
Signé devant moi en ce
nom complet du témoin
jour de
mois
année
signature(s) de la / des personne(s) donnant le consentement
signature du témoin
par
nom(s) de la / des personne(s) donnant le consentement
jj/mm/aaaa
jj/mm/aaaa
ville, province / territoire
signature du représentant officiel
nom / titre du représentant officiel
Toute question concernant cette lettre de consentement peut être adressée à la / aux personne(s) ou à l’organisme accordant son / leur consentement.
Les américains sont très tatillons, j'ai eu des problèmes parce que mon passeport est à mon nom de jeune fille épouse untel alors que j'avais rempli les papiers avec mon nom de femme mariée
Alors faites comme vous le dit Astérix + photocopies des livrets de famille pour la filiation , photocopies de vos passeports ou cartes d'identité et un petit tampon de la mairie attestant que c'est bien conforme
Sinon pourquoi ne pas appeler directement RCI France ????
full name(s) of parent(s) / person(s) / organization giving consent
Address:
street address, city
province/state, country
Telephone and email:
telephone
email
am / are the parent(s), legal guardian(s) or other authorized person(s) or organization with custody rights, access rights or parental authority over the following child:
Information about travelling child
Name:
child’s full name
Date and place of birth:
dd/mm/yyyy
city, province/territory
Number and date of issue of passport (if available):
number
dd/mm/yyyy
Issuing authority of passport (if available):
country where passport was issued
Birth certificate registration number
number
Issuing authority of birth certificate
province / territory where birth certificate was issued
Information about accompanying person (leave blank if child is travelling alone)
This child has my / our consent to travel alone ☐ or
This child has my / our consent to travel with
Name:
full name of accompanying person
Relationship to child:
mother, father, grandparent, sister, brother, relative, friend, other
Number and date of issue of passport:
number
dd/mm/yyyy
Issuing authority of passport:
country where passport was issued
Contact information during trip
I / We give our consent for this child to travel to:
Destination(s):
name of destination country / countries
Travel dates:
date of departure to date of return
to stay with / at (if applicable)
name of person with whom child will be staying / hotel or other accommodation
at the following address(es)
street address(es), city (cities)
province(s)/state(s), country (countries)
Telephone and email
This letter may be signed before a witness who has attained the age of majority (18 or 19, depending on the province or territory of residence) OR certified by an official who has the authority to administer an oath or solemn declaration (recommended).
Signature(s) of person(s) giving consent
Signature of witness
or
Signature of official
Signed before me on this
full name of witness
day of ,
,
month
year
signature(s) of person(s) giving consent
signature of witness
by
name(s) of person(s) giving consent
dd/mm/yyyy
dd/mm/yyyy
city, province/territory
signature of official
name / title of official
Questions regarding information in this consent letter should be directed to the person(s) or organization giving consent.
Merci pour vos réponses. J'ai en effet penser à appeler RCI mais quand je l'ai su samedi personne donc je vais rappeler lundi.
Poupou les autorisations de sortie de territoire n'existent plus et en plus si l'enfant a un passeport la mairie refusait de les faire car il n'y en avait pas besoin avec un passeport.
Si je n'ai pas plus d'info, je ferai l'attestation dont le texte m'a été donné plus haut.
En tout cas je maintiens que l'agence a manqué son rôle de conseil dans cette affaire.
Je vous tiendrai informé, cela peut servir à d'autres.
Bonjour
J'ai a la maison deux enfants placees chez moi par le conseil general je les ai toujours emmenees avec moi en croisiere avant le depart aucune compagnie n'a su reellement me renseigner donc pour etre sur de pouvoir embarquer. La maman me fais un courrier comme quoi elle est d'accord mais il vous faut un papier officiel avec un tampon c'est ce que regarde en premier le douanier a l'embarquement si j'etais vous j'irai me renseigner a la mairie car d'en certain cas je crois qu'il peuve vous faire quand meme une sortie de territoire car si le dounier est tatillons cela peut poser probleme pour embarquer souvent on ne demande rien sur toutess les croisieres que nous avons fais on m' a demandé deux fois seulement ce papier.
Verbatim
J'ai toujours fait ce genre de documents quand mes enfants étaient petits. Ils partaient souvent avec leurs grand-parents ou oncle. En Belgique, ce documents ce fait légaliser à la mairie ( commune pour nous Belge). De plus si l'enfant par en avion, renseigner vous auprès de la compagnie car souvent il demande ce genre d'autorisation à l'engeristement.
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Hello,
We’re back from this cruise.
Boarding in Dunkirk: The doors opened around 12 PM. Since we were a bit early, I asked if my husband, who uses a walker, could wait inside instead of outside. I left him with the two suitcases and our two backpacks in the small hall while I parked the car in the reserved CFC parking lot for 10 € per day.
The shuttle that was supposed to take people from the parking lot to the model pavilion was supposed to arrive in 5 minutes, but after 15 minutes, nothing. After waiting 15 minutes, I saw a man walking and asked if I could follow him. In 15 minutes, we arrived, and still no sign of the shuttle—it must have passed us. Arrived at the model pavilion.
My husband had already checked in the suitcases with the help of a CFC staff member. The remaining formalities were completed quickly. We were on board by 12:15 PM. Headed to the buffet on deck 11 and waited in a lounge to access our cabin.
At 2 PM, we discovered our balcony cabin on deck 9 at the rear: spacious with a large balcony compared to MSC/COSTA.
Since we were at the rear, cabin 9202, there was always an issue with elevator number 4: "priority."
Elevator number 2 stops at deck 10... and elevator number 3 was often out of order, leaving only number 1 for those with mobility issues to reach the buffet, especially for people who struggle with stairs. Note: only one child on board and lots of "gray hair."
DAY 2: At sea. Lots of activities offered.
Day 3: GOTHENBURG (Sweden). Sunny, 19°C at 11 AM.
Excursion booked with CFC: Gothenburg and Haga for all.
Interesting visit with a great guide. The HAGA district, in our opinion, is full of cobblestones and nothing special, not suitable for people using a cane or wheelchair. Elevator number 3 was out of order again.
Day 4: Copenhagen. 15°C in the morning, showers in the afternoon.
We didn’t book an excursion since we’d already stopped here with CFC in 2025, and based on advice from this forum, we took the hop-on/hop-off bus right in front of the ship. I still went to see the Little Mermaid again.
No TV, but the elevator was fixed.
DAY 5: At sea. Still no TV.
DAY 6: GDANSK (Poland). 15°C, rain all day.
There’s a shuttle to get to the city center.
We took the excursion: Panorama of Gdansk.
The guide left us at the entrance of the city center for 45 minutes, telling us what to visit. Meet-up for the rest of the tour at 3 PM. The bus left at 3:15 PM to cover 10 km to see St. Mary’s Cathedral. We arrived at 4:16 PM... The guide said there are often traffic jams in that direction. We had 10 minutes on site before heading to see the lighthouse and the Westerplatte monument, where we also had 10 minutes.
Many of us wondered why we didn’t do the tour in the opposite direction since they knew there would be traffic...
I went to reception to complain about the organization. The staff member read me the program: we were supposed to start with the lighthouse, then go to the cathedral and stay for 30 minutes before heading to the center of Gdansk for a short guided walk with some free time to buy souvenirs, etc.
The guide did the complete opposite of what was planned and didn’t even give us a guided tour—just dropped us off in the city...
DAY 7: Bornholm Island (Denmark). 14°C, a few sunny spells.
We saw in the excursions that there was a walking tour of RØNNE. So, like many others, we explored on our own. There was a small orchestra welcoming us at the port and two people with city maps. We took the shuttle to leave the port—it ran every 15 minutes. The tourist office was next to the "shuttle bus." A pleasant visit at our own pace.
DAY 8: KIEL (Germany). 18–23°C, nice weather.
We took the "Kiel for all" excursion. Great guide and interesting visits.
The port is in the city, and in 10 minutes, we were in the city center by following a blue line on the ground from the port. Elevator 3 was stuck again... and the TV was back.
DAY 9: At sea. Elevator 3 works.
DAY 10: At sea. Elevator 3 is out of order again...
DAY 11: Disembarkation in Dunkirk.
Cabins had to be vacated by 7:30 AM. Buffet open until 9 AM.
Elevator number 1 was "reserved," leaving only number 2, which doesn’t go up to deck 11... a problem for people with mobility issues who had to cross the entire deck 11 and try to use one of the four working elevators at the front, which were crowded.
My opinion: Interesting stops.
The onboard staff were always welcoming, smiling, and mostly French-speaking.
Evening shows were better than in March/April 2025—better singers, dancers, and presenters, and the costumes were improved.
I liked the "magician" shows less.
There were three onboard lectures by a very cultured person, but they went off-topic and were too historical for my taste. I didn’t attend the other two; my husband went to the second but not the third.
For this cruise, there was a bridge theme, but we’re not players or interested.
We didn’t take a drink package on board—water, coffee, tea, and herbal teas were available.
We had a water leak in our cabin the night before disembarkation. We reported it, and after the technical staff came (with a translator who didn’t speak English), we were asked to leave the cabin for a while for repairs. We went to a lounge, and after 1.5 hours, I checked in at reception. The repair took longer than expected... we had to change cabins... not ideal the night before disembarkation. No balcony cabins were available, so we got an ocean-view cabin, 6075, with a bathtub (impossible for both of us to use). We packed our suitcases, took a shower in our cabin, and moved to the new one. Noise from chairs until 12:30 AM because the cabin was under a lounge, and constant ventilation noise in the hallway... sleep was hard to come by.
Disembarkation: Well organized. We were helped with transporting the two suitcases and bags to the waiting room while I took the shuttle to get the car.
Guylène
hi there
Here’s the cruise schedule for 2026.
It’s a great way to get ideas and maybe even meet up with other members.
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Hello,
We’re taking a cruise to Northern Europe with a stop in SOUTHAMPTON.
We’d like to visit the Stonehenge site.
Is it possible to get there on our own (my husband is a wheelchair user), since the MSC excursion to Salisbury is priced at 127 € per person?
There’s also a stop in Rotterdam, and it seems there’s a "miniature village to visit" nearby. Has anyone here been there, and if so, how did you get there?
Thanks so much for your tips. Mum49
If you're traveling on the Costa Diadema from October 17th to 28th, 2026 to Lisbon, we can meet up for a drink. Share our cruising experiences, an excursion, a table...
hi there, a group of friends and I are going on a cruise at the end of June with CFC in Norway. I’d love to get some info on the different stops we’ll be making. Most of them are one-day stops (from around 10 AM to 8 PM on average). Here are the stops: Andalsnes, Trondheim, Honningsvåg, Alta, Hellesylt, Sandane, Austefjorden.
Thanks in advance to anyone who can share what there is to see or do in these places.
When I get back, I’ll post what we did—it might help others who come after us.
Also, does anyone know if the boat sticks to the arrival time in Dunkirk for catching tickets to head back south? We’ll plan a buffer just in case.
Hi there, The day before boarding the Costa Favolosa for the Norwegian Fjords cruise departing from Hamburg, I'd like to book a hotel. Which one would be the most convenient location-wise relative to the port?
Thanks in advance for your reply.
I’m looking to get in touch with someone who’s been on an Arctic Cruise aboard the ship POLARFRONT, operated by the French company "LATITUDE BLANCHE", for some info.
Hi there, I was wondering if anyone has ever taken a cruise with this PO Cruise company.
Would love to hear your thoughts!
They’ve got some great itineraries for Norway.
Hello,
We’ll be sailing on the Renaissance with CFC to southern Norway from July 4 to 11, 2026, departing from Dunkirk (the cruise was booked through "Planète Croisière").
When entering some personal details or pre-selecting options on the CFC website, I’m wondering about the "optional" categories for drinks and WiFi.
I’m actually a bit surprised by these extra charges, as we weren’t used to them on other cruises (Australis in Patagonia; Hurtigruten’s Coastal Express in Norway and Alaska; Rivages du Monde in the Arctic or on the Douro River; a Nile river cruise in Egypt), where we sometimes had access to basic drinks at meals and free WiFi when near land.
Anyway, for those who’ve already taken a CFC cruise on the Renaissance, could you share some advice? Specifically about the most basic drink package, called "Fraîcheur" (238 € for two), which doesn’t seem to be described anywhere. The "Premium" package seems excessive (490 € for two for the week) for light drinkers.
As for WiFi, it’s 10 € per day per person. While I find that price acceptable for parking our car in Dunkirk, it feels overpriced here (especially since it was free on the Nordlys "Coastal Express" just 3 or 4 years ago).
So, I’d love to hear from experienced cruisers who’ve been on this ship!
Looking forward to seeing the excursion prices, which should be available soon! 😐
Hi there,
I’m considering a cruise on this ship in the recently introduced Yacht Club category.
Have any forum members tried it?
What are your thoughts? Positive or negative? Which cabins should we go for—or avoid?
We’re already familiar with the Yacht Clubs on the Splendida, Fantasia, Preziosa, and Divina series.
We weren’t as keen on the one on the Seashore—we found it too big.
Thanks in advance for your feedback!
Best,
Claudine
Hi there,
I’d love to hear your thoughts on this cruise and its slightly unusual itinerary.
Also, what do you think about the price?
Good deal or too expensive?
Thanks
We're considering a new cruise soon and would like to try the Renaissance.
The uniqueness of the promenade cabins appeals to us, but could anyone give us some insights on the following points:
- Is the glass door sufficiently tinted to prevent outsiders from seeing into the cabin?
- Is the soundproofing good enough to block out conversations on the promenade deck?
Thanks in advance to anyone who can help!
My husband, our two teens, and I are going on a cruise on the COSTA Esmeralda at the beginning of July. We’re thinking of exploring the ports on our own. Do any of you have recent experiences or tips to share? Are there shuttles between the port and the city center? Are they free? Looking forward to hearing from you.
As promised, here’s my review of the cruise I took from the 5th to the 19th on the MSC Virtuosa.
As you know, I had initially booked a cruise with Mein Schiff departing from Dubai (from Dubai to Cape Town). It was a 22-day cruise. Due to the issues in the Persian Gulf, my cruise was canceled by Mein Schiff.
So, we started looking for a Plan B because we really wanted to go. Especially my wife, who had just had a minor procedure and needed some rest. Since she had already taken time off, she was determined to travel. However, we were looking for an affordable Plan B since we weren’t sure when Mein Schiff or the airline would reimburse us.
While browsing online, I found a 15-day cruise departing from Pointe-à-Pitre (including flights, transfers, the cruise, and drinks) for a price of 1,200 € in a Fantastica balcony cabin. We thought, *Why not?*
I should mention that I’m not usually a big fan of MSC. My last experience with them was post-Covid (I took two cruises, one in 2021 and another in 2022), and it was honestly a disaster. We didn’t want to repeat that, but after talking to Catherine, who told me she was very happy with a short Christmas cruise, we decided to give it a try.
I have to say, I was left speechless. Honestly, the cruise was absolutely perfect. There’s nothing to complain about (or just a few minor details). In terms of service and food, I felt like I was on a premium cruise line. I’d even say MSC has nothing to envy from some of those companies. While premium lines like Holland, Celebrity, and Royal are cutting back on services, I think MSC has made huge improvements. Seriously, I wasn’t expecting this at all. You’ll see what I mean as we chat more.
I won’t do a full review like I usually do because there weren’t many stops:
1. We boarded in Pointe-à-Pitre
2. We stopped in Saint-Martin
3. Then it was a direct crossing to the Azores...
This cruise was really about relaxing, even if it’s not the kind of trip we usually take.
First off, I’m not a big fan of "flight and cruise" packages. I asked if we could leave two days early, but they said it wasn’t possible. We had to take the flight, then the bus, and board the ship directly.
It’s not really my thing, but given the price we paid and since we really wanted to relax, we thought, *Why not?*
Here’s the itinerary:
Boarding in Pointe-à-Pitre
Saint-Martin
Five days at sea
The Azores
Four days at sea
Hamburg
One day at sea
Le Havre
But as I mentioned, it wasn’t about the itinerary. It was really about taking a break and unwinding. Honestly, I came back thrilled.
We’re stopping over in Rovinj this coming May, and since we’ve already visited the main sights (port, church, etc.), is there a walk we can do on our own—no boat needed—that would fill a morning?
Thanks to anyone who knows the area…
My wife and I are going on a cruise on the MS Vesteralen on August 4th. The ship stays close to the coast to deliver mail and packages. My wife is a musician and is sensitive to the movement of the boat. Which deck and cabin should we choose?
Hi there,
So, I booked this cruise...
I know CFC gets a lot of criticism—
- And that it’s not really like the ships I usually take.
But the destination really interested me...
So, I’m giving it a try...
I’m going in with an open mind, thinking I got a good deal, so I’m not expecting the same experience as when I travel with Yacht Club or The Haven.
We’ll see... soon!
hi, we’re going on a cruise with MSC Virtuosa in the Caribbean. Has anyone done this cruise before and could give us some tips for excursions on the different islands? Thanks for your help
😉Hi there,
A few months ago, CFC put the EN VOGUE experience on sale, departing from Dunkirk.
I booked this package to test the boat and onboard services for myself.
I’d read a lot of reviews mentioning numerous issues on board, so I wanted to see for myself what it was really like…
Okay, I’ll stop rambling…
The package included boarding at 6 PM on Friday, dinner, a show, an overnight stay, and breakfast.
We chose an interior cabin for this experience—since the boat wasn’t leaving the dock, we didn’t see the point in paying more… All in all, it cost 130 € per person.
My mom joined us; she got the same cabin for 130 € with no single occupancy supplement.
We’d checked in online to board faster.
We took the train to DUNKIRK, then a taxi to the shuttle pavilion—7 € for the ride.
When we arrived at the pavilion, we were told to wait because there was a connection issue with check-in. Great start…
After about ten minutes, we were finally allowed to proceed.
At the counter, they said they didn’t have our cabin cards and no record of our check-in… Very odd.
With no solution, they put us on the bus and said we’d sort it out at reception. Perfect.
We went through security, and they confiscated our water bottles—never seen that before! Then they said my mom had a corkscrew in her bag, so they searched it… but there was no corkscrew. Total amateur hour… They eventually dropped it.
We got on the bus for a ten-minute ride…
We boarded the ship with a crew member and headed to reception.
Turns out, we weren’t the only ones in this situation.
The nightmare began… Only two staff members were handling all the issues, and everything seemed complicated.
They told my mom her cabin had been given to someone else 😲.
That was the last straw…
It took forever—they had to redo the entire check-in.
Finally, they told my mom her cabin was good to go; they’d mixed her up with someone else… After a solid half-hour, we could finally head to our cabin.
I’m determined to test everything: the pool, jacuzzi, show, restaurant, spa, etc…
TO BE CONTINUED
Hi,
We received a promotion from our CFC agency offering cruises at up to 40-100% off, and among other details: CFC organizes parking for departures from Dunkirk.
"Unattended parking located about 12 minutes away, fenced off with barriers, at a rate of 10 € per day. Drop off passengers and luggage at the Model Pavilion, and a CFC shuttle will take you from the parking lot to the Model Pavilion every 15-20 minutes. Same for disembarkation. You can book through your agency or on their website. No refunds if the booking is canceled; payment is due at reservation."
Have a great day,
Guylène
PS: Personally, we’d rather keep our vehicle in a free, supervised parking lot and take a taxi to the Model Pavilion.
Hi there,
In June we’re taking a cruise called "Pearls of the Baltic" on board Renaissance CFC Cruises—with stops in Kiel (Germany), Gdańsk (Poland), Rønne (Bornholm), Copenhagen (Denmark), and Gothenburg (Sweden).
This layover in Gothenburg doesn’t really inspire me—could you tell me what’s worth seeing? Are there locals offering excursions around the area by van right when you leave the port, like you often see on Caribbean cruises?
I saw there’s a hop-on hop-off bus, but I’m not sure if there’s a stop near the terminal.
What are your suggestions? Thanks in advance!
Best regards,
Hi! On June 10th, we’re heading off on a 10-day Baltic Sea cruise with CFC Cruises’ *Renaissance*. We’ll be stopping in Copenhagen, and we’re planning to take the City Sightseeing hop-on hop-off buses to explore the city with multiple stops. Could anyone tell me which quay cruise ships usually dock at and how to get from the quay to the nearest stop to board the tour bus? Thanks for your tips and suggestions!
hi there
A group of friends and I are going on a CroisiEurope cruise along the Danube in September, from Vienna to Bucharest.
The excursions are optional and, in my opinion, pricey. I’m convinced we can manage on our own...
* In Vienna, is it easy to visit the city and Schönbrunn Palace in one day? (Since we only have a day, is it better to explore the palace grounds or the interior?) ...97 €
* In Bratislava, is visiting the castle and hiking in the Little Carpathians worth it? ...79 €
* Budapest: Széchenyi Baths ...119 € and the Great Market Hall ...84 €
* Kalocsa: the Puszta nature reserve and a horseback riding show ...76 €
* Novi Sad: a panoramic bus tour followed by a walk to Petrovaradin Fortress ...41 €
* Ruse: visiting the Rusenski Lom Valley ...43 €
For all these cities, can we get around on our own? If so, should we take a bus, a taxi, or is it enough to be good walkers? (Share all your tips!)
Thanks in advance for your feedback.
Best regards
Hi there,
I'm looking at a cruise in the north.
Hi there, I was wondering if anyone has ever taken a cruise with this PO Cruise company.
Would love to hear your thoughts!
They’ve got some great itineraries for Norway.
Hi there,
So, I booked this cruise...
I know CFC gets a lot of criticism—
- And that it’s not really like the ships I usually take.
But the destination really interested me...
So, I’m giving it a try...
I’m going in with an open mind, thinking I got a good deal, so I’m not expecting the same experience as when I travel with Yacht Club or The Haven.
We’ll see... soon!
