Review of the Renaissance ship

Hello,
We must not have been on the same boat..

Hi there,
That’s exactly why I specified the limits of my opinions, but maybe you had a more comfortable cabin (with a shower, for example).
Honestly, it’s clear that many of the spaces could use a renovation, but as I wrote, given its overall design (linked to its age—33 years), this boat is still pretty nice.
Best,

Hello,
No, as I mentioned in my review, we had a jacuzzi tub that we really enjoyed.
This just goes to show that depending on everyone’s expectations, impressions of the same cruise can vary—and that’s exactly what makes these comments so valuable.

Still, it’s a shame that some people feel entitled to pass judgment on companies and ships they’ve never even set foot on.

Hi there,
My reply is off-topic...
But I’m responding to you.
Ncl with the Spirit did this beautifully... but it cost a fortune.

Don’t hesitate to post a review in the group.
Happy cruising

Good evening,I posted my feedback on my cruise from March 31, 2025, to April 11, 2025, in the "French Company CFC" section on April 13, 2025.
No AC issues in our cabin, but we didn’t like the bathtub, even with handles.
Elevators at the back—2 out of 4, sometimes max 3 out of 4, were working.
We mostly ate at the buffet for breakfast and lunch from the start of the cruise and for dinner from the 3rd evening onward because the 6:30 PM service was *very* long.
We appreciated the water, coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and fruit juice fountains available all day.
We loved not being bothered by loud music or announcements like on MSC or COSTA.
The onboard francophone environment was a big plus for us since we don’t speak English well.
The shows were high quality, and the lectures were great.
We had smooth sailing with calm seas and nice weather, except in Zeebrugge, where it was gray.
Overall, we’re happy with this cruise—a captain who gave the ship real soul. We felt at home.
Mum49

Hi,
we always had lunch at the restaurant at noon, a table for two with quick service. In the evening, we dined during the second seating. The restaurant wasn’t full, maybe unlike the first seating, which probably explains the different reviews. As far as we’re concerned, the service was quick, and our servers were very attentive.

For us, dinner at the restaurant was at 6:30 PM, table for two. We arrived around 6:30 PM, and the meal usually finished by 7:45 PM—everything was great!

Hello,We were lucky enough to take several cruises with CFC, which suited us perfectly.
Last year, in September, we did a cruise in the Greek islands—perfect itinerary. However, unfortunately, our suite cabin was right below the ping-pong table!!!!
So, needless to say, we could hear all the players...Before their partnership with Ambassador, we really enjoyed this company. What we liked most was the "French" touch—even though they’re Swiss—their size, no loudspeaker announcements except for essentials, the restaurant at Vatel was just perfect, and the staff was incredibly attentive. No "bling-bling" like you find with the bigger companies. I should mention that the ship wasn’t full.That said, it’s clear the ship isn’t exactly new, and flaws are starting to show more often.Now, we’re really hesitant about booking with them again. Let’s wait for more reviews under Ambassador’s management—especially from Dutch and English cruisers...Best regards,

You all probably know this already, but spotted in the port of Zeebrugge: the cruise ship AMBITION, which sails under the same colors as the Renaissance, i.e., Ambassador

Hello,
Luckily, I wasn’t on your cruise… because I’ve played ping-pong a few times myself, and I’d have felt guilty 😅
But just in case, it’s good to know—what was your cabin number?

Hello,
Don’t worry, we also played ping pong, so no hard feelings toward the players.
We had cabin 1010. If you’re lucky enough to get a cabin like 1002, 1004, or even 1006, no problem at all.
Once, we had 1004, and it was paradise!
The only thing that bothered us was on sea days when we were in the cabin or even on the balcony.
Best regards