Nous partons faire la croisiere "iles et terre du soleil" et nous recherchons un guide ou des information pour l'escale a Casablanca.
Nous sommes a terre de 9h a 19 heures.
Si vous avez les coordonnées d'un guide parlant le francais, ou des infos utiles, afin de visiter au mieux la ville et les alentours je suis preneur :o)
Je suis deja aller en Tunisie et nous devions marchander le prix par 4 et a Casablanca il faut diviser par combien?
Je vous remercie deja pour toute les infos qui seront le bienvenue
vous devez dèja arriver de l'aèroport à Casablanca et puis visiter Casablanca et revenir à l'aèroport, donc guide avec une voiture.
pas de guide officiel dans ce genre, ça sera un ami à vous ou une connaissance qui viendra vous chercher & vous faire visiter et vous rendre à l'aèroport avant 19h, faudra trouver cette personne et après discuter le prix.
Mr mohatib
on est pas encore arrive a faire des croisière en avion on est qu au 21em siecle
on on est encore au bateau
tu est trop en avance sur ton temps
amicalement
Larby
en sortant du port et si tu peux marcher, la mosquée hassan II est sur ta droite.et c'est par là que commencera ta visite de la ville.une petite balade et toujours à pied te conduira au centre ville prés du port .déjeuner au restaurant COSTA BRAVA prés du café de france.un petit taxi qui ne supporte que 3 places te conduira au habous.petit taxi et direction la côte de Ain diab.
exige au chauffeur du taxi de faire fonctionner le compteur.
bon séjour.
Pas de guide officiels pour la visite donc tu prendras les petits taxis si tu n'es pas plus de trois si non un grand mais comme déjà dit exige le compteur.
Voici ce que tu peux visiter et quelques restaurants
À voir et a découvrir à Casablanca
Parc de la Ligue Arabe
Musée de la Villa des Arts ;
Place Mohammed-V : autour de cette place se dresse la wilaya de Casablanca dont le campanile d’inspiration toscane attire les regards ainsi que le palais de Justice d’inspiration arabo-andalouse et une grande fontaine ;
La médina (Bab Marrakech) ;
Les nombreuses façades « Art déco », notamment le long de l’avenue Mohammed-V, boulevard 11 janvier etc. ;
Le marché central ;
La corniche et ses plages (Aïn Diab) ;
Le marabout de Sidi Abderrahman ;
Derb Ghallef : un grand marché aux puces, une sorte de caverne d’Ali Baba en plein air Un coin rare ailleurs de tout et une ambiance de souk une vrais grotte d Ali baba visite et prenez un jus de fruit 10dh et des gâteaux marocain 10dh dans des petits stands
La grande mosquée Hassan II Les visites de la mosquée sont programmées toute les heures sauf les vendredi 9h 10 h 11h 14h
Les Habous ; là vous flânez 2heures c est la ville indigène du temps du protectorat qui a gardé son cacher tel qu'il étai il y a plus de 100ans demandez la pâtisserie Bennis (la plus réputée du Maroc gâteaux traditionnel marocain
RESTAURANTS DE CASABLANCA
Français
L'Aéropostale - 6, rue Molière - 0522 36 02 52 -
La Bavaroise - 131/139, rue Allal Ben Abdellah - 0522 31 17 60 -
Le Bistronome - 9, rue El Moutanabbi - Gauthier - 0522 22 79 23
Le Café M - Hôtel Hyatt Regency - Place des Nations Unies - 0522 43 12 78
Le comptoir du Saumon - 54, rue Jean Jaurès - 0522 20 74 74
La Maison du gourmet - 159, rue Taha Houcine - 0522 48 48 46
Le Quai du Jazz - 25, rue Ahmed El Mokri - 0522 94 25 37 -
Le Jean Jaurès - 22, rue Jean Jaurès - 0522 26 32 46
Le Rouget de Lisle : quel privilège de pouvoir déjeuner (ou dîner) dans le jardin d’un hôtel particulier art déco en plein centre ville ! En plus, vous vous régalerez d’une cuisine française classique et raffinée. Une adresse de charme. Comptez environ 300 dhs le repas Le Rouget de l'Isle. 16, rue Rouget de l'Isle. Casablanca. Tél. 0522 29 47 40 ou 0522 26 16 00.
Le Relais de Paris - Complexe Dawliz - Bd de la Corniche - 0522 36 87 96 -
Le Rick's Café - 248, Bd Sour Jdid - Ancienne médina - 0522 27 42 07 –
Le Ryad des Vignerons (Vers Benslimane) - Cave Thalvin - Domaine des Ouled Thaleb - 0523 29 84 66
La Table du Retro - 22, rue Abou Al Mahassin Rouyani - 0522 94 05 55
Le Versaille - Hôtel Golden Tulip Farah - 160, Av Des Forces Armées Royales - 0522 31 12 12
Le nôtre - 86, bd Moulay Rachid - 0522 39 61 88 –
A ma bretagne - Boulevard de l'Océan Atlantique - 0522 39 79 79
Vignault (midi) - 135, rue Abou Ishak Al Marouni - Maârif - 0522 77 41 56
Poisson
Aux Crevettes, 22, boulevard de Biarritz Aïn Diab Casablanca Téléphone : 05 22.70.78.85 ou 06.61.13.25.05 auxcrevettes@menara.ma
Ce restaurant a un réez de chaussée qui est un simple casse-croute, on peut y grignoter rapidement, pour pas cher. Ensuite, une salle à l’étage, avec une terrasse, et encore au dessus, une terrasse panoramique. De partout on voit la mer, à un endroit où le remblai est dégagé, sans “club de sport” où autre MC Do pour boucher la vue sur les grandes vagues.
Le Cabestan - 90, route de la Corniche - Phare d'El Hank - 0522 39 11 90 -
La Mer - Boulevard de la Corniche - Phare El Hank - 0522 36 33 15 -
L'Ostrea - Port de pêche - 0522 44 13 90 -
La Pesquera, c'est aussi profiter d'un bon bol d'air au calme, sur la corniche de Casablanca. On y déjeune uniquement le midi, parmi une clientèle locale et d'hommes d'affaires pour environ 200 dhs par personne.
La Pesquera. Tahiti Beach Club. La Corniche. Ain Diab. Casablanca. 0522 79 78 36.
Le Restaurant du port – une des meilleures adresses - Port de pêche - 0522 31 85 61
Le Restaurant du Parc (Mohammedia) - rue de Fès angle bd. Zerktouni - 0523 32 22 11
Marocain
Al Mounia ; 95, rue du prince Moulay Abdellah vers le consulat de France 0522 22 26 69
Le Basmane-Hôtel Val d'Anfa-Angle bd Océan Atlantique et bd de la Corniche-0522 79 70 70
Le Firdaous - Hôtel Golden Tulip Farah - 160, Av Des Forces Armées Royales-0522 27 36 36
La Sqala restaurantmarrakchis est un dédale de terrasses aux couleurs marrakchis : fontaines en zelliges, mobilier en fer forgé et nature verdoyante. Il est préférable de réserver.
La Sqala, Bd des Almohades, 0522 26 09 60.
Le Dar Beida - Hôtel Hyatt Regency - Place des Nations Unies - 0522 43 12 71
Jnane Sherazade - 8, rue de Belgrade - Mers Sultan - 0522 82 44 44
Viande
L'Hippopotamus - Place Chaouia angle rue Mustapha El Manfalouti - Gauthier - 0522 27 95 45
L'Entrecôte - 78, avenue Mers Sultan - 0522 27 26 74
Italiens et divers Pizzeria
Chez Luigi plusieurs adresses
Sur le Toit - Lot. Lina - 261, route 1029 - Sidi Maarouf - 0522 32 10 17
Le Boga-Boga - 7, rue de la Tempête - 0522 79 79 60
Le Cercle Italien ( Circolo Degli Italiani) - 27, bd Bir Anzarane - 0522 98 14 25
Chez Flavio - 29, rue Al Wouroud - ex Pont à Mousson - 0522 27 82 30
Au Four a Bois - 20, rue Jean Jaurès - 0522 22 17 18
El Gousto - 17, rue Bab El Irfane - ex Ader - 0522 36 57 57
Le Spasso - 5, rue Abou Chouaib Doukkali - Gauthier - 0522 43 09 47
La Toscana - 7, rue Ibn Yaala El Ifrani - Racine - 0522 36 95 92 -
Le Flunchy's (midi) - 4 Bis, allée Souakenbi - 0522 67 46 46
Positano, 12 rue el farabi - 0522 48 33 14 / 23
Don Giovanni ; 89, rue Ibnou Mounir 05 22 25 19 19 / 25 19 65
O'Santa (Mohammedia)- Lot Santa Monica - 0523 32 00 26
Espagnol et sud américain
Le Papagayo - 25, rue Zaid Ibn Rifaa – 05 22 98 51 67
La casa latina, 57, Bd de la corniche
La Bodega - 129, rue Allal Ben Abdallah - 0522 54 18 42
EL Cenador - Complexe au Petit Rocher - La Corniche - 0522 36 36 03
La Corrida 35, rue Al Araar est un lieu qui vaut le détour à lui seul. Un lieu chargé d’histoire dans le vieux centre de Casa. La Corrida a connu ses heures de gloire dans les années 50/60 comme en témoignent quelques photos, en noir et blanc dans la salle du fond. Aujourd’hui, même un peu à l’abandon, cette cour fleurie au style andalou a gardé un charme authentique. Vous y dégusterez un grand choix de tapas à des prix corrects. La Corrida, 0522 27 81 55.
Ambiance Lounge Bar
Le G-Sound - Avenue de la Côte d'Emeraude - 0522 79 75 79
Le Kazbar - 7, rue Najib Mahfoud - Gauthier - 0522 20 47 47
Le Pilotis - Tahiti Beach Club Boulevard de la Corniche - 0522 79 84 27
Le Petit Rocher - bd de la Corniche, Phare d’Elhank, Aïn Diab - 0522 36 26 26
Le Mystic Garden - 33, bd de la Corniche - 0522 79 88 77
El Rodeito - Royal centre équestre d'Anfa - Route Moulay Abderrahman
Le Balcon 33 - Bd de la Corniche - Aïn Diab - 0522 79 83 93
Le Calypso - Bd de la Corniche - Aïn Diab - 0522 79 76 29
Le VIP Club - rue des Dunes - Aïn Diab - 0522 79 89 89
Restaurant disposant d'une terrasse
Côté Arts & Jardin dans l’enceinte de l’Institut Français de Casablanca. Voilà un café très "arty" niché entre le boulevard Zerktouni et l’école Molière pour déjeuner sur le pouce (sandwichs, salades, quiches, paninis, crêpes…) ou pour refaire le monde autour d’un vrai repas (viandes, poissons, brochettes, pâtes…). Bon à savoir pour les mamans pressées : formule midi à 75 dhs. Côté Arts & Jardin, entrée par l’IFC, Bd Zerktouni.
La Villa Zevaco (Paul) est une véritable oasis de calme et de verdure en plein cœur du quartier commerçant de Casa. Cette magnifique villa construite en 1947, a été transformée en boulangerie, salon de thé et restaurant. La clientèle attablée vous semblera un rien "m’as-tu-vu", mais qu’importe, le lieu est agréable et la carte sympathique : salades, sandwichs, paninis ou formule midi à 145 dhs (entrée, plat du jour, dessert et boisson). Incontournable.
Villa Zevaco (photo D.R.), angle Bd d’Anfa et Moulay Rachid, 0522 36 60 00
A éviter
La Taverne du Dauphin, avenue Houphouët Boigny
Recommandée par le Routard et le Lonely Planet, tout a changé. L’effet de la crise ? D’un nouveau gérant qui compte sur les guides pour lui apporter de la clientèle quoi qu’il arrive ?
Le poisson Sur la corniche Service déplorable Plats sans saveurs Aucun intérêt
La balade touristique est hors compteur, aucun taxi ne mettra le compteur.
Du point de vue juridique le taxi est hors la loi, il a un agrément transport urbain et non pas transport touristique, il sera considéré faux guide, le touriste aussi est hors la loi, il utilise le taxi pour le tourisme.
Ça arrange le touriste et le taxi donc arrangement à l’avance, y'en a qui demandent le paiement d'avance, tu lui dis compteur, il va bien se marrer et va te dire t'es touriste ? en souriant.
La balade touristique est hors compteur, aucun taxi ne mettra le compteur.
Qui oblige un touriste à dire à un chauffeur de taxi qu'il est en "ballade touristique"?!🤪
Donc, je vais t'expliquer en détails puisque tu n'as pas l'air de comprendre:
Ils montent dans un taxi, donnent leur destination (puisqu'ils auront, grâce à V.F, établi les sites qu'ils veulent visiter) au chauffeur qui actionnera son compteur...Puis, descendront de ce taxi, effectueront leur visite, et prendront un nouveau taxi afin de se rendre dans le deuxième endroit qu'ils souhaitent visiter...Etc.
Je vous remercie pour toute vos information.
En etant a casablanca je voudrais manger local, quel restaurant me conseiller vous?
Faut il que je reserve a l'avance?
Une personne vous a donné une liste de restaurants, ceci dit en fonction de votre budget, un restau rapide, pas cher ou un autre de classe à l'européenne voilà.
Sinon à Casablanca, vous trouverez tout ce que vous cherchez.
Aucune réservation n'est à prévoir, sauf haute saison ou soirée dans des coins renommés.
En octobre il fait suffisamment frais pour manger en intérieur donc tu peux choisir entre
Al Mounia ; (si tu veux tagines ou autres spécialités marocaine) 95, rue du prince Moulay Abdellah vers le consulat de France 0522 22 26 69
Qui dirons nous est un peu plus « chic » que le second que je vais te proposer et qui est
Le Restaurant du port – une des meilleures adresses - Port de pêche mais attention là aussi si tu veux du typique ne rentre pas par la porte du centre mais dirige toi sur le droite (vers le port) tu trouveras une porte plus petite donnant directement dans une grande salle et tu y vas avant 14h30. Le restaurant typique de poissons ainsi que la paella et à mon avis un des meilleurs de Casa par contre il n’y a pas de Tagines ou autres spécialités.
Les crevettes ne sont pas mal et tu y trouveras une terrasse face à la mer mais il y en a encore d’autres et je ne te donne que de quoi limiter tes recherches.
Inutile de réserver en avance il y a toujours de la place
Nous devons comme vous faire une croisière qui fera escale à Casablanca le 29 Octobre 2011 et nous sommes 4 (2 adultes et 2 enfants de 13 et 15 ans).
Comment s'est passée votre visite ?
Avez vous pu faire appel à un guide à votre sortie du bateau ?
Avez vous du prendre un taxi ?
Les excursions proposées par Costa ne m'emballe pas beaucoup et l'on préfère être dans le jus pour vivre cette journée pleinement.
Nous conseillez vous de faire du change en France avant de partir, et combien selon vous est-il nécessaire pour une journée à 4 ?
Y a t'il quelqu'un sur ce forum qui réside sur Casablanca et qui pourrait nous prendre sous son aile pour cette journée ?
Merci à vous tous.
Eric
COSTA LUMINOSA le 26 Octobre 2011
MSC PREZIOSA le 14 Avril 2013
COSTA DELIZIOSA LE 21 Décembre 2013
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
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,
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 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
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,
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!