je rentre de ma croisière sur l'Horizon où nous avons vécu des moments merveilleux que je vais essayer de vous décrire.
-embarquement: nous sommes arrivés sur Marseille vers 10H30 le temps n'était pas au beau fixe car il bruinait. Nous avons en premier enregistrer nos bagages sans faire la queue puis nous avons ensuite rempli le formulaire d'enregistrement pour la carte magnétique et nous sommes passés au comptoir d'enregistrement sans trop d'attente non plus. On nous a remis la carte magnétique qui fait office de clé de cabine et de moyen de paiement sur le bateau. Ensuite nous avons attendu l'heure d'embarquement sur les fauteuils mis à notre disposition.
Nous avons embarqué à 12H45 et nous avons fait la queue car à l'embarquement ils nous prennent en photo c'est pour ça que c'est un peu long.
Nous sommes allés manger et là la vie de rêve pour une femme commence car tout le personnel est à nos petits soins. Nous sommes allés ensuite dans notre cabine et là le couac la carte magnétique ne marchait pas. Je me suis rendue à la réception Pont 5 et l'horreur une queue impressionnante car tout le monde avait le même problème que moi. Puis est arrivé un responsable qui nous a demandé de regagné nos cabines que les cabiniers nous ouvriraient la porte et qu'ils allaient réglé le problème rapidement. Effectivement tout a été réglé rapidement.
-1ere journée en mer où toute la journée on nous propose des activités, il y a des prêts de jeux de société, la piscine mais l'eau était froide donc nous ne nous sommes pas baignés, puis il faut dire que nous sommes dans le sud et que nous n'attendons pas après ça pour nous baigner. Le soir le repas au restaurant le splendide est très bon puis nous avons eu un spectacle.
Nous n'avons pas pris d'excursions sur le bateau nous avons fait tout par nos propres moyens
- 1ere escale : tunis grâce au forum j'avais eu le contact de Mounir un tunisien formidable qui nous a pris un prix dérisoire pour toute la journée où il vous emmène où vous voulez. Il a même négocié les prix pour nous à la médina. Nous avons vu sidi bou said, carthage, et tunis puis il nous a ramené au bateau.
-2ème escale : malte le port est vraiment dans la ville, nous avons pris un ascenseur qui vous emmène du bas du port en haut aux portes de la ville il était gratuit car nous étions le 1er mai. Nous nous sommes promenés dans les rues de la ville qui sont très typiques avec un air anglais, nous avons vu la relève de la garde par contre les commerçants ne sont pas sympathiques ils ne vous accueillent pas avec le sourire où alors ils n'étaient pas content de travailler un 1er mai.
-3ème escale : messine nous avons pris un taxi pour 1 heure mais attention l'heure à la sicilienne c'est en fait 3/4 d'heure, il nous a fait faire un tour des principaux monuments. Puis nous a laissé au centre de la ville où il y a la magnifique horloge qui à 12H se met à fonctionner et qu'il faut absolument voir.
-4ème escale : civitavecchia : à la sortie du port nous avions décidé de prendre le train pour nous rendre à rome nous avons acheté nos billet 12€ qui permettent de prendre le métro, le bus et le train. Puis nous avons été accosté par une femme qui parlait très bien le français et nous a proposé pour rome un bus qui fait tout le tour de rome avec les principaux monuments et un commentaire en diverses langues pour 22€/personnes. L'avantage c'est que l'on pouvait monter et descendre autant de fois que l'on voulait. Nous avons décidé de le prendre mais à l'arrivée à Rome nous somme descendu à la gare pour le vatican. Nous avons vu la place il y avait un monde impressionnant puis nous avons cherché le fameux bus. Nous avons trouvé l'arrêt mais après avoir attendu il n'y a pas eu le bus vert et nous avons appris que la société avait mis la clé sous la porte depuis 2 ans. Nous nous sommes fait arnaqué donc ATTENTION à la sortie du port si on vous propose les bus verts ne les prenez pas !!!!
Nous en avons conclu que la réputation des italiens étaient vraie !! c'était des voleurs !!!
- 5ème escale : ajjacio
le port est dans la ville, nous avons fait un tour : le marché, la place du diamant, la statue de napoléon, la maison de napoléon, les rues commerçantes puis nous sommes remontés sur le bateau car nous n'avions pas assez de temps pour aller voir les îles sanguinaires.
-retour à marseille : le débarquement est un peu long car nous débarquons selon une couleur qui nous attribue la veille. On doit quitter les cabines à 8H, nous avons débarqué à 10H15 donc nous nous asseyons au café le moka en attendant et consommons un délicieux cappuccino.
La vie sur le bateau est vraiment extraordinaire, tout le personnel à bord est très gentil, à nos petits soins, les repas sont délicieux, les cocktails aussi !!!
j'espère que mon commentaire va vous aider. N'hésitez pas à me demander d'autres détails.
bonne croisière
christelle😇
Une petite question. La salle de sport est-elle gratuite? Peux-tu me dire ce qu'il y a dedans? Merci d'avance.
Sinon, pendant l'attente de l'embarquement, y avait-il de quoi occuper les enfants (et les plus jeunes notamment? je pars avec mes filles qui auront 14 et 32 mois le 26 mai)?
dans la salle de sport qui est entièrement gratuite cependant pour y accéder il te faut un équipement sportif tu ne peux pas y aller en tong !! tu as des vélos, tes tapis d'entrainement, de ce que j'ai vu.
Pour les enfants je suis désolée mais il n'y avait pas d'animations au moment où nous avons attendu il te distribue à boire un jus d'orange.
par contre après sur le bateau tu as les clubs enfant et apparemment les gamins que j'ai vu se sont éclaté, ils nous ont fait un petit spectacle un soir.
Par contre tu verras le personnel à bord que ce soit les serveurs, les cabiniers, les animateurs, les barmans, ils sont tous adorables et très serviables !!
bonne croisière et régale toi autant que je me suis régalée pour une première et j'espère pouvoir en faire une autre mais la prochaine avec mes enfants qui seront plus grand.
Mes filles n'auront pas accès au club enfant car elles sont trop jeunes. Je crois que c'est à partir de 3 ans sinon, c'est service baby-sitting payant. Nous pensons les y laisser si possible au moins une fois dans la semaine mais ça va dépendre de leur comportement (elles ne m'ont pour ainsi dire jamais quittée....
C'est bizarre qu'ils ne prévoient rien pour faire patienter les enfants à l'embarquement! Les pauvres... Du coup, je m'attends à ce qu'elles soient peut-être un peu "pénible" pendant l'attente! Mais bon, on verra.
Pour la salle de sport, je vais en toucher deux mots à mon mari! On n'oubliera ainsi pas les baskets et le jogging.
Je pense aussi que je vais me régaler même si je ne prévois pas d'excursions (je pense rester dans les villes où on accoste vu que je ne les connais pas), et je pense que je vais vouloir repartir rapidement après (dommage que les finances ne nous le permettrons pas aussi vite que nous le souhaitons). Mais peut-être attendrons nous que les filles aient 3 ans toutes les deux (quoique si petite sœur ou petit frère arrive vite, il faudra encore attendre 3 ans pour être sûrs qu'ils en profitent tous autant que nous)...
Vous n'avez pas pu monter sur le bateau avant l'heure prévue? Si on arrive à 10h30 par exemple, il faut attendre à l'embarquement ou il y a de quoi se restaurer pas loin (mes filles ne pourront pas attendre 14h pour manger...)?
tu verras même si tu ne sors pas du bateau par rapport à tes enfants tu as plein d'occupation tu verras il y a des ateliers manuel, des animations à la piscine, des karaoké salon rendez vous et tu as le gouter de 16H à 17h avec des délicieux macarons !!!
en tout cas moi pour une première j'ai été super contente notre cabinier salem était vraiment à nos petits soins ainsi que l'ensemble des serveurs, nous étions à la cabine 6041 et le seul bruit que nous avons entendu c'est les gamins livrés à eux même qui couraient dans le couloir, sinon du fait que nous étions à l'avant du bateau nous n'avons eu aucun bruit de moteur et la cabine était très bien. Tu as même le gel douche et le shampooing si tu ne veux pas le prendre tu peux t'éviter.
Pour l'attente non malheureusement tu ne pourras pas embarquer avant l'heure mais tu peux éviter la queue de l'enregistrement de tes bagages et ensuite celle de ton enregistrement et pour terminer la queue d'embarquement. Tu trouveras uniquement un distributeur de boisson et un distributeur de sucrerie. Prévoie peut être un petit encas pour tes enfants.
Je ne sais pas si tu habites loin de marseille moi nous sommes à 1H15 donc c'est vrai que ce n'est pas loin.
Comme toi j'aimerai repartir mais les finances ne le permettent pas cependant je referai une croisière c'est sur et je pense aussi avec CDF car c'est vraiment un avantage que tout le monde parle en français car la barrière de la langue c'est énorme.
Je vois que ta croisière sur l'Horizon est assez récente, c'est pourquoi je me permets de te demander quelques petits renseignements, je m'apprête à faire une croisière sur ce bateau au mois d'août et je voudrais savoir si il y avait des ados lors de ta croisière et si les animations étaient bien ?
Oui il y avait des ados sur le bateau, perso j'y suis allée en couple car c'était une première croisière nous verrons la prochaine fois d'amener les enfants car il y a tout sur le bateau pour les occuper (clubs enfant, boite de nuit selon l'âge) et surtout des animateurs à la piscine qui mettent une ambiance d'enfer en proposant divers jeux. Je ne pense pas que les ados ne sont pas ennuyer maintenant comme je n'étais pas concernée je ne peux pas te dire exactement les impressions des ados.
En tout cas si c'est comme moi tu vas te régaler nous sommes prêts à repartir si on le pouvait.
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We’re taking an MSC cruise in May, and after the Cinque Terre, we’ll be stopping in Naples. We’d like to know if it’s possible to walk out of the port quickly and reach a nice area of Naples on foot (we’re two older people). While we’re at it, I’ll ask the same question for Palermo, since we’ll be there the next day. Thanks for your replies.
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 everyone,
I’m staying in a suite on the Pacifica in October and I can’t find any details about the suite benefits beyond the elite restaurant, the butler, and the espresso machine.
What about breakfast and meals served free in the cabin, and the spa?
Costa’s been cutting back on perks for Gold members, and it seems like suites are next.
Thanks for your replies!
hi,
I’m leaving Hamburg for Iceland at the end of July. The boat arrives in Reykjavik on Tuesday, August 4th at 8 AM, and I’d like to book a day trip like the Golden Circle or Secret Lagoon… The sites like GetYourGuide and others list departures at 8 AM. If you’ve used these sites with the MSC Preziosa, could you let me know how to go about it?
Thanks! 😉
allyMB007
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 everyone,
It’s with immense sadness that I learned this morning of the passing of our friend Nathalie (nadu). Many of us knew her through this forum, which she loved so much. She enjoyed reading your travel stories, joining discussions, sharing her cruise reviews, and offering valuable advice—always with kindness, gentleness, and discretion.
For me, Nathalie was so much more than just a cruise enthusiast. She was a friend, a deeply kind person who was always there to listen, despite the many health challenges she faced with tremendous courage. We corresponded regularly, and sometimes we had the chance to visit each other’s homes or attend the cruise show together with our respective husbands.
We shared a common dream: when we both retired, we had planned to finally go on a cruise together. Life had other plans, and that trip will forever remain a journey we never had the chance to take. That thought weighs heavily on my heart today.
I’ll remember her as a gentle, generous woman who was always ready to help others. Her presence on this forum will leave a huge void, just as her friendship has in my life.
I send my sincerest thoughts to her husband, her family, and all those who had the chance to know her.
Fair winds, Nathalie. I like to think you’re now sailing on an infinitely calm sea, under an eternally blue sky. You’ll remain in our thoughts and hearts every time we talk about cruises or set off on a new journey.
Rest in peace, Nathalie.
For those who’d like to send a message of comfort and sympathy to her husband, you can send me a PM, and I’ll pass it along.
THANK YOU
Hello everyone,
So happy to be back on this Forum!
We’re heading off on another cruise—our 7th—after a 5-year break...
We’ll be leaving from Venice on April 26th with stops in Kotor, Mykonos, Santorini, and Ancona.
Could you help me plan the stops by sharing tips, tricks, and advice?
For those who already know me, you know we prefer not to take the cruise line’s excursions but instead organize everything ourselves.
Thanks in advance to everyone, and looking forward to chatting with you all!
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
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 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!