Bonjour à tous,
Nous avons retenu chez Croisi Europe la croisière Trans Européenne, Strasbourg-Budapest du 24 avril au 6 mai 2017 sur le bateau " l'Europe". Une grande partie de cette croisière se déroule sur le Rhin et le Main avant de rejoindre le Danube à Ratisbonne. Sur cette partie allemande, nous ferons escale à Mayence, Francfort, Wurtzbourg, Bamberg, Nuremberg. Si vous avez des conseils sur les visites de ces villes que nous comptons visiter seuls, ils seront les bienvenus. Pour la partie Danube jusqu'à Budapest nous connaissons un peu, ayant fait la remontée du Danube de Constanta à Linz. Nous désirions en fait retourner à Budapest, c'était l'occasion d'autant que le bateau part de Strasbourg (Nous habitons Nancy !) et arrive à Budapest où nous resterons quelques jours. Retour par avion.
Merci d'avance pour vos réponses. Bien cordialement,
Yvette
Les excursions de Croisieurope sont d'un prix fort raisonnable et sécurisées
Cad que le bateau peut s'arrêter pas toujours à un endroit programmé et là seules les excursions sont possibles.
Sur cette croisière que j'ai faite , beaucoup de choses intéressantes mais à chacun ses goûts et c'est à vous de choisir , le mieux est de consulter le guide vert Michelin Allemagne sur les escales prévues et les excursions proposées.
Nous sommes rentrés ravis de cette croisière sur le bateauEurope. Le temps a été clément, à peine une matinée de pluie, notre cabine 241au pont intermédiaire était grande et confortable, joliment décorée, beaucoupde rangement et service impeccable.
Nous avons eu, cette fois encore, la chance d’être à tableavec 4 autres personnes très agréables et conviviales, les repas, commed’habitude avec Croisieurope, variés, copieux et surtout gouteux, aussi de bonsvins servis à table .
Nous avions choisi de faire seuls la majorité desexcursions, cela a été facile, nous les avions préparées et les documentsfournis à chaque escale, carte et histoire des villes nous ont été fort utiles.Nous avions réservé le Tour panoramique de Francfort, la visite de Nuremberg etles visites de Vienne et Budapest illuminées. Ces excursions ont été bienorganisées et intéressantes avec de bonnes guides locales. Les villages etpetites villes de Bavière sont typiques, très jolis et fleuris avec de bellesmaisons à colombages et surtout … vraiment très propres, rien ne traine au sol, pas un papier ni un mégot … !!! Un seul bémol sur cette navigation Rhin etMain, les ponts ne sont pas assez hauts et de ce fait le Pont Soleil n’étaitpas accessible, nos promenades sur ce pont nous ont manqué… il nous a falluattendre Passau pour pouvoir enfin le retrouver… Par ailleurs, la navigationest retardée par le passage de nombreuses écluses, pas moins de 53 entreStrasbourg et Passau .
Villes et villages de Bavière visités :
MAYENCE, capitale de la Rhénanie-Palatinat, villeuniversitaire – 2 églises à visiter : la Cathédrale St Martin et l’égliseSt Christophe, aussi près de la gare une église gothique du 14e oùl’on peut voir des vitraux de Marc Chagall.
FRANCFORT, Dès l’approche en bateau on est surpris par lenombre impressionnant de buildings géants dont celui de la Banque Européenne. Avoir dans le Centre Historique le Römer (Hôtel de Ville) construit en1405 ! Belles façades gothiques – La maison Wertheim avec ses colombageset l’Eglise St Nicolas du 18e.
MILTENBERG et WERTHEIM. Voir les jolies maisons à colombages. A WURTSBURG, vieux pont du 12eorné de 12 statues de saints dont St Killian, Patron de la ville. La ville estdominée par la Citadelle Marienberg. Visite incontournable de la Résidence, l’un des plus vastes Palais Baroques d’Allemagne. A NUREMBERG, le ChâteauImpérial se dresse sur un promontoire rocheux. Au cours de la visite en car, nous avons vu l’immense bâtiment, style caserne, qui a abrité les participantsau Procès de Nuremberg au lendemain de la 2 ème guerre mondiale.
A demain pour la suite .....
Et voilà la suite, Budapest, c'est pour demain ...
De Passau à Eztergom
PASSAU, dernière ville allemande avant l’Autriche auconfluent du Danube, de l’Inn et de l’Itz. Voir la Cathédrale St Etienne, sonorgue est, parait-il, le plus grand du monde … se promener dans les ruellespittoresques de la vieille ville.
Au 9 ème jour de notre croisière, nous voici sur leDanube : à nous le Pont soleil !!! Notre but avec cette croisière était de retourner à Budapest, villevisitée trop rapidement lors d’une croisière sur le Danube et que nous voulionsrevoir…Il y a plus court, penserez-vous pour aller à Budapest !!! Bien sûrmais c’était l’occasion d’une croisière !!!
Visite de MELK, magnifique abbaye bénédictine, voir sabibliothèque … comme nous avions déjà visité, nos pas nous ont menés auVillage, à noter qu’il est facile de s’y rendre à pieds depuis le débarcadère.DURNSTEIN avant Vienne : une petite ville qui nous a beaucoup plu !Magnifique ensemble religieux devenu culturel. Très belle église …tout esttranquillité et douceur, sans doute du aux couleurs blanche et bleu tendre desmonuments et statues. Le village est entouré de vignes que nous visitons à bordd’un petit train cahotan
A VIENNE, nous demandons au taxi de nous arrêter devant« chez Sacher « célèbre pâtisserie viennoise où nous avonsl’intention de goûter à la fameuse « Sacher Torte « hum ! quec’est bon !!! Nous visitons le quartier de la Cathédrale et tout près lasuperbe église St Pierre avec sa belle coupole. Nous allons Place Graben voirla colonne de la Peste édifiée en 1686 après une terrible épidémie qui avaitravagé la ville. Et, bien sûr, nous ne quitterons pas Vienne sans acheter sesfameux chocolat « Mozart ». Nous descendons tranquillement vers lequai où nous attend le bateau, tout compte fait, ce n’est pas si loin… !!!
Ce soir c’est soirée de gala à bord ! jolie déco, supermenu, et convives mis sur leur 31 ! Ambiance gaie et conviviale.
Le lendemain c’est sous un magnifique ciel bleu que nousdébarquons à EZTERGOM pour une visite libre, après avoir traversé un charmantvillage nous grimpons jusqu’à ce qui nous semble être un château avec de beauxjardins en terrasse. Cela s’avère être un bel ensemble religieux :basilique, école et l’ancien château royal. Après cette visite nous remontons àbord et allons nous prélasser au soleil sur le pont du même nom…
Photos attachées : Cathédrale de Vienne, la Place Graben à Vienne, Calèche devant Sacher à Vienne
Merci beaucoup Yvette pour ce CR très intéressant qui donne envie🙂 un jour peut être😉
Je pars cet été avec Croisieurope faire la Croatie et le Monténégro. Je pense que je ne serai pas déçue par Croisieurope, en tout cas, vous lire me rassure, quoique je n'étais pas inquiète😉
Merci Yvette de nous faire partager cette croisière.
Nous avons un excellent souvenir de celle faite l'an dernier avec Croisieurope sur le Danube. Nous étions ravis de profiter de votre expérience.
Présente pour la suite.
Bien cordialement
Denise
Bonsoir à tous,
Voici la dernière partie de notre voyage, Budapest ...
Merci de m'avoir suivie ... et merci à Jany et Maya pour leurs gentils commentaires !
Amitiés à tous !
A Esztergom, en début d’après midi notre bateau reprend lanavigation, il fait beau, nous sommes sur le Pont soleil pour admirer le paysage bien verdoyant jusqu’à Budapest.Après le diner, nous partons en car pour une visite de « Budapest illuminée« avec une guide fort intéressante, nous descendons plusieurs fois du car, soit pour voir des monuments, telle lastatue de la Liberté illuminée, soit pour admirer la ville et le Danube depuisdes points de vue.
Le lendemain, le bateau reste à quai pour la journée et lanuit suivante, en quelque sorte, il nous sert d’hôtel. Dès 9h00 nous prenons lefuniculaire (face au Pont des Chaines, côté Pest) et en peu de temps nousatteignons le Bastion des Pêcheurs, à voir absolument, c’est un ensemble debâtiments, tourelles, d’une blancheur incroyable surtout sous le soleil … nousvisitons ce beau quartier : le Palais Royal, l’église St Mathias, passonsdevant la Présidence de la République. En descendant, et après avoir passé lepont, une petite visite au superbe marché couvert, Place Fövam, au 1erétage il y a des stands de broderies magnifiques, très colorées et pastellement chères, les sacs en cuir sont également intéressants. Nous traversonsla place et nous engageons dans la rue Vaci, artère la plus commerçante de laville. Cette rue est assez longue, en la suivant nous arrivons sur une placedominée par un bel et grand immeuble blanc sur lequel se dessine le nomGerbaud, Gerbaud est à Budapest ce que Sacher est à Vienne : Pâtisseriemais aussi Café-Brasserie et Hôtel, vous l’aurez deviné, nous sommes gourmandset nous nous y sommes bien régalés … Retour au bateau pour le diner et la nuit.(Le quai où est amarré le bateau est juste devant la Place du marché).
Le lendemain matin à 9h 00 , après le petit déjeuner, nousdevons débarquer. Comme nous restons à Budapest, nous faisons nos adieux augroupe, un taxi nous conduit à notre hôtel (Ibis City, rue Agacfa) retenu pour4 nuits, ainsi pas de surprise… Notre chambre est au 7e étage…oui ! il y a l’ascenseur …. Chambre spacieuse et calme, à 100 mètresde la station de métro Blaha, situation assez centrale. Egalement près de cethôtel, le Grand Hôtel Boscolo (ex Hôtel New York) et son New York Café quideviendra presque « notre cantine » tant les lieux et l’ambiancesont agréables, les prix très corrects et le service de qualité, nous l’avonsdéserté 2 fois au profit de Gerbaud.
Nous avons débuté ce séjour en faisant un tour de la villeen bus découvert (Big Bus rouge) afin de bien repérer les différents quartiers, ensuite nous avons beaucoup marché, nous avons visité l’Opéra, la GrandeSynagogue et son jardin du souvenir dédié aux victimes de la Shoah tout comme« les souliers au bord du Danube » (quai devant le Parlement), laPlace des Héros et bien sûr le Parlement, le 3 ème plus grand au monde, dont nous neconnaissions que l’extérieur… superbe et majestueux ! Visite aussi deplusieurs églises dont la Basilique St Etienne et l’Eglise troglodyte ND desHongrois (face aux bains Gellert sur Pest)
Une promenade à faire : prendre le tram 2 place du Marché, il suit le bord du Danube et vous arrête après le Parlement et à proximité duPont Margaret (Marguerite). Il est aussi très facile de se diriger dans lemétro grâce aux lignes de couleurs … Ce qui ne nous a pas empêchés de noustromper de sens ! De plus, il faut savoir que métro, bus, tram sontgratuits pour les ressortissants de l’U.E. à partir de 60 ans ! Vousprenez le métro sans ticket et s’il y a un contrôle, il suffit de montrer carted’identité ou passeport !
Pour le retour, taxi pour l’aéroport Ferenc Liszt qui estassez loin et vol Budapest – Amsterdam – Strasbourg où nous retrouvons notrevoiture à la gare fluviale de Croisi-Europe.
Et voilà, notre beau voyage est terminé ! On va rêverau suivant …
Très beau compte rendu qui me rappelle de d'excellents souvenirs lors de mes 2 croisières "Les Cyclades, îles secrètes de la Mer Egée entre Turquie et Grèce" & "La Croatie et le Monténégro" réalisées à bord de La Belle de l'Adriatique.
Je retrouve dans ton récit une parfaite organisation de la croisière, des excursions bien menées en petit comité avec des guides de qualité (avec je suppose comme sur La Belle de l'Adriatique leur système d'audiophones qui permet d'entendre ses commentaires sans être "agglutiné" autour de lui). On rajoute une restauration de qualité et un personnel attentif au bien être de tous les passagers et on a là les éléments essentiels pour passer de très bons moments.
Bref ton récit me donne envie d'aller voir CroisiEurope coté fleuves 😉.
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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
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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!
