Patrick
MSC Croisières: transfert depuis Gênes payant
by Patcyrille
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Original post
Attention à tous et toutes, à partir d'avril 2017 pour ceux qui partent de Gênes, le transfert sera payant, soit 22€ pour un aller ou un retour, sinon aller retour 44€ par personne, merci MSC pour la confiance que vous nous apportez, les petites économies sont bonnes à prendre pour compenser le reste, un peu déçu quand même, dommage
Patrick
Patrick
coucou tu aura du être plus explicite dans ton titre 😉 pour en revenir au sujet c'est quand même pas sympa de leur part car sa fait une belle somme par personne pffff😠
Pas cher 22€, le transfert coute 120.- par trajet pour nous !
C'est le résultat des cabines toujours moins cher, lorsque je vois des cabines a 199€ par personne, le prix edt trop bon marché !!! Donc MSC doit se Rattraper
C'est le résultat des cabines toujours moins cher, lorsque je vois des cabines a 199€ par personne, le prix edt trop bon marché !!! Donc MSC doit se Rattraper
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Coucou Marie, non j'ai fait une promesse à mon épouse, il faut que je sois mon K.o.n et moins agressif dans mes propos mes messages et mes comptes rendus, donc je fais light maintenant 😛 elle trouve que depuis que je vieillis, 51 ans, je suis moins tolèrent envers mes congénères, hihihi
entre nous, surtout envers les K....s
Patrick
bonjour alexandre, 120€ de suisse? ou d'ailleurs? pour nous et je parle perso, 44€ x 4/personnes, autant y aller en voiture, par contre rien à voir avec le prix des cabines, la société MSC et en train de se comporter comme un société qui veut pérenniser ses + 10% de chiffres chaque année, on a vu un peu la différence lors de notre croisière en avril, les prestations sont en baisse et c'est bien dommage, pourtant nous sommes pro MSC
reste comme tu es tu es parfait 😏 et puis 51 ans c'est jeune 😛 en tout cas rajouter çà plus çà plus çà autant augmenter le prix des croisières car au final çà chiffre😛
merci Marie, sympa ta petite réponse 😉 comme ta participation sur le forum,
comme tu le dis si bien, ça plus ça, ça commence à chiffrer, les frais de service à 8.50/adulte et 4.50/enfant sur 11 nuits en effet, autant augmenter le prix de la croisière ou de faire un pack complet all inclusive une bonne fois pour toute,
en ayant une politique du chiffre, je pense qu'ils vont se bruler tôt ou tard les ailes, surtout quand on voit les promos de costa en ayant pour certaines croisières un forfait boisson inclus et bien d'autres avantages, pourtant n'étant pas des pros de costa, on commence à se poser la question si on fait bien de continuertout en prenant en compte notre budget
bien à toi
Patrick
Patrick
Le trajet de Genève à Gène 120.- ! Etant suisse je te parle depuis la suisse.
Je n'ai pas constaté de baisse de prestations, le prix des cabines n'a pas changé.
Je trouve depuis un moment que de bradé les prix à des départs de dernier moment à 199€ sont exagéré car au final il faut bien quelqu'un paye la je suis bien d'accord avec toi.
Ne pas oublier que le système a changé pour certaines catégories de cabines depuis l'engagement du manager à Carnival...
Je n'ai pas constaté de baisse de prestations, le prix des cabines n'a pas changé.
Je trouve depuis un moment que de bradé les prix à des départs de dernier moment à 199€ sont exagéré car au final il faut bien quelqu'un paye la je suis bien d'accord avec toi.
Ne pas oublier que le système a changé pour certaines catégories de cabines depuis l'engagement du manager à Carnival...
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service à 8.50/adulte et 4.50/enfant
Tu y fais supprimé à la réception 48 heures avant le débarquement
Tu y fais supprimé à la réception 48 heures avant le débarquement
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c'est d ailleurs pour çà que fidèle à msc j 'ai barré chez costa 😛 j avais plus d avantages et niveau prix surtout je ne regrette pas mon choix 😛 après tout on va ou sa nous arrange... vu se qu'ils font de leur fidèles clients 😉 c'est bien tu as changé le titre les forumeurs comprendront vite de quoi il s agit 😏
oui en effet, nous avons demandé la suppression des FDS le 2ème jour, rien de contraignant, ils sont au courant , mais nous avons donné presque l'équivalent aux personnels qui étaient au petits soins pour nous, par contre sans vouloir interférer avec toi, un départ de suisse n'a rien à voir avec un départ de 300 kms, et nous avons eu encore confirmation que les FDS sont réservés uniquement au cadres italiens, dommage, c'est bien triste
Bonjour,
Quelle distance Nice à Gènes, environ 200km je pense, trajet que je n'ai jamais fais ?
Donc 100 km d'écart, la somme est différente de 22€ à 120.-, la différence de coût est énorme
Enfin vous allez m'éclairer
Excellent dimanche
Quelle distance Nice à Gènes, environ 200km je pense, trajet que je n'ai jamais fais ?
Donc 100 km d'écart, la somme est différente de 22€ à 120.-, la différence de coût est énorme
Enfin vous allez m'éclairer
Excellent dimanche
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Simple question, où MSC donne cette information ? aucune info sur leur site....
Et si on regarde la même croisière actuellement , en France et en Italie , elle est plus chère en Italie donc sans transfert...et pas de changement en 2017.
Vous parlez bien d'un transfert de Nice ?
Au tarif que vous indiquez il serait plus intéressant de prendre le train , la gare ferroviaire de Gênes étant à côté de la maritime.
Chez Costa pour Savone , le transfert de Nice est normalement inclus , mais pas gratuit , vous pouvez le faire déduire éventuellement si vous utilisez un autre transport
Il devrait en être de même chez MSC actuellement.
Et si on regarde la même croisière actuellement , en France et en Italie , elle est plus chère en Italie donc sans transfert...et pas de changement en 2017.
Vous parlez bien d'un transfert de Nice ?
Au tarif que vous indiquez il serait plus intéressant de prendre le train , la gare ferroviaire de Gênes étant à côté de la maritime.
Chez Costa pour Savone , le transfert de Nice est normalement inclus , mais pas gratuit , vous pouvez le faire déduire éventuellement si vous utilisez un autre transport
Il devrait en être de même chez MSC actuellement.
J'ai appelé MSC et Costa.
Donc MSC effectivement 22 euros en 2017 et actuellement "offert" donc non déductible . Chez Costa "inclus" donc déductible dans le même ordre de prix donc payant actuellement.
Donc MSC effectivement 22 euros en 2017 et actuellement "offert" donc non déductible . Chez Costa "inclus" donc déductible dans le même ordre de prix donc payant actuellement.
Les tarifs Nice Gênes
Ouibus 9 euros
Thelio 15
SNCF 27 (sans carte réduction)
Ouibus 9 euros
Thelio 15
SNCF 27 (sans carte réduction)
Bonjour Bernard, merci pour ta contribution, l'info est sur le site dans un petit encart tout petit petit 🙁
pour Alexandre, quand nous partons en croisière de Gênes, nous nous arrêtons à Nice aéroport, de chez nous il y a 2h30 de route environ pour Nice, en fonction du paiement des transferts en 2017, nous ferons le trajet directement au port de Gênes, nous sommes une famille de 4 personnes X 44€, A/R
donc cela sera plus avantageux d'y aller directement
cordialement à vous 2
pour Alexandre, quand nous partons en croisière de Gênes, nous nous arrêtons à Nice aéroport, de chez nous il y a 2h30 de route environ pour Nice, en fonction du paiement des transferts en 2017, nous ferons le trajet directement au port de Gênes, nous sommes une famille de 4 personnes X 44€, A/R
donc cela sera plus avantageux d'y aller directement
cordialement à vous 2
Bonjour Patrick
Cette facturation c'est peut être pour inciter les français à embarquer à Marseille ou à Cannes .
J'ai remarqué que cette année ils faisaient des offres sur les croisieres au départ de Cannes . Ils ont peut être du mal à remplir avec cette ville d'embarquement et si le départ de Gênes revient plus cher certains clients vont se "déplacer " vers Cannes .
Claudine
hello
pour ma part c'est évident que Marseille est beaucoup plus pratique.
d'une tu peux te garer au chèque parking de l’aéroport de Marseille (très peu cher)
de deux : tu évites le "bordel" du bus à Nice et les 2h30 de route.
D'ailleurs en 2018..nous descendrons à Marseille...
nathalie
Bonjour Claudine, je ne sais pas, peut être, mais mon impression et cela n'engage que moi lors de notre croisière d'avril, les prestations sont en baisse, dans les couloirs des chambres, moins de personnels, idem sur les ponts des piscines et jacuzzis, après peut être que je me trompe, mais cette croisière a était belle avec un temps au top et une belle mer, mais???
pour moi il y a du changement qui s'opère et je trouve cela un peu dommage quand on a connu MSC a une certaine époque, il faut qu'ils s’adaptent bien entendu, mais quand on voit maintenant les prestations de costa avec des tarifs ultra compétitifs, il va falloir que MSC reprenne la barre et vite si ils veulent sortir de l'engrenage où ils se sont embarqués.
ils ont fait de grosses erreurs, je ne demande et je ne suis pas le seul, qu'ils rectifient vite le tir
cordialement Pat
ils ont fait de grosses erreurs, je ne demande et je ne suis pas le seul, qu'ils rectifient vite le tir
cordialement Pat
Bonjour Nat, je pense que tu as raison et tu le sais aussi bien que moi, Marseille aurait dû être un port prioritaire pour les croisiéristes, mais la politique menée par les responsables est irresponsables du port fait qu'on a 20 ans de retard,
trop de blocages, trop de grèves, trop cher pour le stationnement des bateaux, dommage, on aurait et on pourrait pu faire de Marseille une ville d'embarquement au top et comme tu le dis sans trop de bordel pour monter à bord
Pat
Les tarifs Nice Gênes
Ouibus 9 euros
Thelio 15
SNCF 27 (sans carte réduction)
Quand on voit les horaires aller-retour du Ouibus et du Thello, ce n'est pas forcément pratique pour les croisieristes...
Ouibus 9 euros
Thelio 15
SNCF 27 (sans carte réduction)
Quand on voit les horaires aller-retour du Ouibus et du Thello, ce n'est pas forcément pratique pour les croisieristes...
Mathilde
Il est expliqué plus haut qu'il va devenir payant en 2017, ce qui, à mes yeux, me paraît normal sur le principe...
Mathilde
A mes yeux, je sens que je ne vais pas me faire des copains sur ce coup-là 😉, il serait logique qu'on présente un prix pour la croisière et un prix pour le transfert, chacun prendrait ce dont il a besoin, point final. Pourquoi se compliquer à défalquer quelque chose, il suffit de ne pas l'inclure dès le départ... 😛
Mathilde
Que ce soit à Nice ou à Gênes , il y a le coût du parking....
La nuance il n'était pas inclus il était offert....
Pas pratique sans doute mais plus économique, il faut savoir ce que l'on veut....
Oui, mais quand on voit les horaires, cela paraît difficilement compatibles avec les départs/arrivées des bateaux à Gênes... 😛
Il n'y a, à mes yeux, aucune raison qu'on offre un transfert gratuit, les personnes n'ont qu'à le payer...
Il n'y a, à mes yeux, aucune raison qu'on offre un transfert gratuit, les personnes n'ont qu'à le payer...
Mathilde
pourquoi pas Mathilde, mais à force de supprimer telle ou telle chose, on va arriver à limiter la clientèle qui vont se retourner sur d'autres compagnies qui eux ne prennent pas les croisiéristes pour des vaches à lait et proposent des avantages plus importants, après il ne restera plus que les suisses pour prendre le bateau 😉 en YC,
pauvres petits français qui se sont fait dépouiller par le gouvernent de leur travail pendant 4 ans, ne pourront plus partir sur un bateau de rêve, peut être un pédalo, mais la traversée sera plus longue
comme je le disais plus haut, ils n'ont qu'à faire un pack et arrêter d'e..... der le monde avec leurs augmentations et baisses des avantages,
Bernard, je ne parle pas du prix du parking mais du transfert, bien entendu que le parking est payant pour ceux qui viennent en voiture, que ce soit à nice, marseille, gênes ou ailleurs,
sauf si tu as trouvé le système de téléportation et là, tu vas ramasser un pognon fou et faire des croisières à outrance 😉, au fait, tu en feras profiter au moins les membres du forum? 😛
Mais si c'est possible , il faut s'adapter.
La politique du transfert offert était celle de MSC France , et cela ne concernait qu'eux, ils avaient sans doute leur raison commerciale.En Suisse ils ont une autre politique tarifaire et commerciale comme dans chaque pays.Il n'y a pas de politique générale .
La politique du transfert offert était celle de MSC France , et cela ne concernait qu'eux, ils avaient sans doute leur raison commerciale.En Suisse ils ont une autre politique tarifaire et commerciale comme dans chaque pays.Il n'y a pas de politique générale .
depuis que le baril de pétrole descend, est ce que les sociétés ont baissé le billet? non et non alors que le coût a été divisé par 2, et par contre on enlève encore des avantages, enfin comme dis plus haut et il faut le savoir, la société est italo/suisse, donc on va prendre en compte les avis de nos amis qui préfèrent payer un peu plus eux aussi 🤪
Le problème n'est pas seulement le coût du transfert mais celui global du transport et celui-ci contient le coût du parking si utilisation voiture depuis le domicile .
Et là sans inventer , je ne sais quoi , il faut optimiser ses dépenses , l'utilisation des nouvelles lignes de car est une solution comme je l'ai déjà indiqué.
C'est MSC qu'il faut écouter...
Comme MSC n'est certainement pas une compagnie philanthropique, on peut imaginer qu'à l'heure actuelle tous les passagers paient les transferts de certains dans le prix de leur croisière, même si eux viennent en voiture, faut pas rêver... 😉
C'est pourquoi je dis qu'il faut séparer prix de la croisière et prix du transfert.
Quant aux parkings, c'est aussi parce que vous voulez être tout près des bateaux avec vos voitures, souvent parce que vous êtes très (trop ?😉) chargés... Sinon, on pourrait se garer plus loin gratuitement et rejoindre Nice ou Gênes en train régional au prix de quelques euros... mais là, il y a toujours une forte réticence à l'effort..., réticence que vous payez au prix fort parfois...
C'est pourquoi je dis qu'il faut séparer prix de la croisière et prix du transfert.
Quant aux parkings, c'est aussi parce que vous voulez être tout près des bateaux avec vos voitures, souvent parce que vous êtes très (trop ?😉) chargés... Sinon, on pourrait se garer plus loin gratuitement et rejoindre Nice ou Gênes en train régional au prix de quelques euros... mais là, il y a toujours une forte réticence à l'effort..., réticence que vous payez au prix fort parfois...
Mathilde
Quant aux parkings, c'est aussi parce que vous voulez être tout près des bateaux avec vos voitures, souvent parce que vous êtes très (trop ?😉) chargés... Sinon, on pourrait se garer plus loin gratuitement et rejoindre Nice ou Gênes en train régional au prix de quelques euros... mais là, il y a toujours une forte réticence à l'effort..., réticence que vous payez au prix fort parfois...
Mathilde, je pense que vos vaches bleues et blanches ne font pas que du chocolat, ptdr, suis mdr, 😛 pourquoi tu ne fais pas le trajet à pied aussi, à part une paire de chaussure usée, tu va faire une sacrée économie, tu pars 15 jours avant et pas de souci, à part les douaniers suisses, 🤪
sans déconner, on rêve, allez on rigole bien quand même, mais entre nous, votre pouvoir d'achat n'est pas le même que le notre, et perso j'assume ma position professionnelle, g pas de banque et je ne suis pas marié à une suisse qui fait des montres 😎
Mathilde, je pense que vos vaches bleues et blanches ne font pas que du chocolat, ptdr, suis mdr, 😛 pourquoi tu ne fais pas le trajet à pied aussi, à part une paire de chaussure usée, tu va faire une sacrée économie, tu pars 15 jours avant et pas de souci, à part les douaniers suisses, 🤪
sans déconner, on rêve, allez on rigole bien quand même, mais entre nous, votre pouvoir d'achat n'est pas le même que le notre, et perso j'assume ma position professionnelle, g pas de banque et je ne suis pas marié à une suisse qui fait des montres 😎
juste une dédicace pour toi et on savoir vivre
Petite Marie, je parle de toi Parce qu'avec ta petite voix Tes petites manies, tu as versé sur ma vie Des milliers de roses Petite furie, je me bats pour toi Pour que dans dix mille ans de ça On se retrouve à l'abri, sous un ciel aussi joli Que des milliers de roses
Je viens du ciel et les étoiles entre elles Ne parlent que de toi D'un musicien qui fait jouer ses mains Sur un morceau de bois
De leur amour plus bleu que le ciel autour Petite Marie, je t'attends transi Sous une tuile de ton toit Le vent de la nuit froide me renvoie la ballade Que j'avais écrite pour toi
Petite furie, tu dis que la vie C'est une bague à chaque doigt Au soleil de Floride, moi mes poches sont vides Et mes yeux pleurent de froid
Je viens du ciel et les étoiles entre elles Ne parlent que de toi D'un musicien qui fait jouer ses mains Sur un morceau de bois De leur amour plus bleu que le ciel autour
Dans la pénombre de ta rue Petite Marie, m'entends-tu ? Je n'attends plus que toi pour partir... Dans la pénombre de ta rue Petite Marie, m'entends-tu ? Je n'attends plus que toi pour partir...
Je viens du ciel et les étoiles entre elles Ne parlent que de toi D'un musicien qui fait jouer ses mains Sur un morceau de bois De leur amour plus bleu que le ciel autour
juste par amitié sans rien d'autre pour les tordus
Petite Marie, je parle de toi Parce qu'avec ta petite voix Tes petites manies, tu as versé sur ma vie Des milliers de roses Petite furie, je me bats pour toi Pour que dans dix mille ans de ça On se retrouve à l'abri, sous un ciel aussi joli Que des milliers de roses
Je viens du ciel et les étoiles entre elles Ne parlent que de toi D'un musicien qui fait jouer ses mains Sur un morceau de bois
De leur amour plus bleu que le ciel autour Petite Marie, je t'attends transi Sous une tuile de ton toit Le vent de la nuit froide me renvoie la ballade Que j'avais écrite pour toi
Petite furie, tu dis que la vie C'est une bague à chaque doigt Au soleil de Floride, moi mes poches sont vides Et mes yeux pleurent de froid
Je viens du ciel et les étoiles entre elles Ne parlent que de toi D'un musicien qui fait jouer ses mains Sur un morceau de bois De leur amour plus bleu que le ciel autour
Dans la pénombre de ta rue Petite Marie, m'entends-tu ? Je n'attends plus que toi pour partir... Dans la pénombre de ta rue Petite Marie, m'entends-tu ? Je n'attends plus que toi pour partir...
Je viens du ciel et les étoiles entre elles Ne parlent que de toi D'un musicien qui fait jouer ses mains Sur un morceau de bois De leur amour plus bleu que le ciel autour
juste par amitié sans rien d'autre pour les tordus
trop joli merci suis touchée 🙂amateur de Cabrel j adore !!!!
Tu fais comme tu le veux, mais même avec le pouvoir d'achat qui est le mien, je me gare gratis à Gênes, à Toulon ou à Marseille et je prends le tram ou je vais à pied pour poursuivre. Ma voiture est souvent restée de 1 semaine à 3 semaines (entièrement vide) au bord du trottoir, il n'est jamais rien arrivé... 😉
Mathilde
je ne râle pas Mathilde, on parle de transfert par de parking, vous ne devez pas trop comprendre les discussions en suisse , ni les tenants et aboutissants,
mais g j'ai un les boules de votre façon de voir les choses, tant mieux pour vous profitez de tout, mais c pas le cas de tous 😠
bien à toi et toute mon amitié même si on se frictionne un peu sans agressivité de ma part
cordialement Patrick
ben alors t as mangé des ptits suisses ce soir 😏
bien répondu Louna en tout cas c'est gentiment dit 😉 ceci dit c'est abuser je trouve de faire payer les transferts alors qu ils étaient inclus jusque là dans le prix de la croisiere 🙁
7 croisières COSTA - 9 croisières MSC - 1 croisière RCI -
Pas inclus comme chez Costa mais offert, et comme tout a un coût.....
On parle en fait de prix de transferts et/ou parkings, les 2 problèmes étant malheureusement liés...
Si on se résume, soit on prend un transfert depuis Nice (qui va devenir payant, on peut le déplorer, mais c'est un fait), soit on va se garer à Gênes directement (payant pour être près du bateau), le tout étant de savoir ce qui coûte le moins cher pour 4 personnes.
Comme il est apparemment inutile de suggérer d'aller se garer gratuitement un peu plus loin du port, il ne reste plus qu'à calculer le coût de l'autoroute, de l'essence, du parking à Gênes, en fonction du nombre de personnes dans la voiture, et de le comparer au futur prix du transfert en bus...
Si on se résume, soit on prend un transfert depuis Nice (qui va devenir payant, on peut le déplorer, mais c'est un fait), soit on va se garer à Gênes directement (payant pour être près du bateau), le tout étant de savoir ce qui coûte le moins cher pour 4 personnes.
Comme il est apparemment inutile de suggérer d'aller se garer gratuitement un peu plus loin du port, il ne reste plus qu'à calculer le coût de l'autoroute, de l'essence, du parking à Gênes, en fonction du nombre de personnes dans la voiture, et de le comparer au futur prix du transfert en bus...
Mathilde
Et il n'y a pas que la solution transfert bus MSC , la gare ferroviaire étant proche de la maritime (500m) .Train, bus lignes type Ouibus. etc....
Tout à fait, mais pour le Thello et Ouibus, comme déjà dit, je ne trouve pas les horaires actuels pratiques pour les croisieristes, reste le train de Trenitalia en tout cas...
Mathilde
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For excursions, MSC always offers port-to-city-center transfers for 14 € per adult in Valencia and Tarragona, and 12 € per child. In Livorno, it was 10 € per adult and 7 € per child. In Civitavecchia, there was a shuttle to the train station for 6 €. On the MSC for Me app, there were "promotions" on certain excursions. We really enjoyed this cruise, but we couldn’t revisit some stops (Tarragona and Valencia) on our own because it was too hot. Great evening: Mum49
We just returned from a cruise from 08/13/26 to 08/20/26 on the MSC ORCHESTRA with stops in Tarragona, Valencia, Livorno, Civitavecchia, Genoa, and back to Marseille. The ship was fully booked. Deck chairs were already occupied by beach towels early in the morning, and there were only 1 or 2 people in the pools... However, on the day the Italians disembarked, there were very few towels on the deck chairs. We found the Italians less talkative.
We had a balcony cabin on deck 9, starboard side. The cabin was spacious, but the sofa was facing the desk, making it a pain to watch TV (neck strain guaranteed). So, we changed the sofa’s orientation to face the TV (we put it back in place on disembarkation day). There were 325 French speakers on board, and a lot of staff from Mauritius, which made communication easier.
No annoying announcements about bingo, etc.—a nice change from COSTA.
For dinner, we were at the first sitting at 7:45 PM, at a table for 6. On the first night, we were two "gray-haired" couples at the table. The second night, two young women joined us but asked to change tables after seeing us... The show for our dinner time was at 10:15 PM and ended around 11:00 PM. We found that a bit late for us. The shows were varied and of good quality. The restaurant menus offered plenty of choices, but at the buffet at lunchtime, there were a lot of dishes with quite a few carbs. Afternoon tea from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM included some great pastries, among other things.
We had an issue with the air conditioning and bad odors in the cabin one afternoon. I reported the problem to the reception, and staff along with our cabin steward came to check the cabin. The issue was resolved that same afternoon. Two days later, we were surprised to find a bag with items inside: 2 MSC mugs and 2 MSC thermos flasks that keep drinks hot or cold for 10 hours. It was a gift from customer service following the bad odors in our cabin. We weren’t expecting this at all and thanked MSC’s customer service.
For excursions, MSC always offers port-to-city-center transfers for 14 € per adult in Valencia and Tarragona, and 12 € per child. In Livorno, it was 10 € per adult and 7 € per child. In Civitavecchia, there was a shuttle to the train station for 6 €. On the MSC for Me app, there were "promotions" on certain excursions. We really enjoyed this cruise, but we couldn’t revisit some stops (Tarragona and Valencia) on our own because it was too hot. Great evening: Mum49
hi everyone!
are there other cruise formats besides the coastal express to see the northern lights in Norway in winter?
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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NUMBER OF CRUISES 2026: JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER
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NUMBER OF CRUISES 2026: JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER
Just back from our first cruise on the Renaissance, and I’d like to share a few thoughts about life on board. Our feelings are mixed—we wanted a change after several MSC cruises, but the value for money on this repositioning cruise left us torn.
After taking advantage of successive promotions, we finally secured a well-located balcony cabin for 2600 € (almost 50% off the brochure rate). Given the amenities and the ship’s age, this now feels like the absolute maximum we’d pay for that period.
Overall, we were happy with our vacation on board, but a few details—when added up—left us with a somewhat mixed impression.
The pros: - Ship size - Reasonable noise levels, except in the restaurants (aside from the covered pool area) - Spacious balcony cabin (20 + 5 m²) with plenty of storage and a bathtub with jets - Understated, tasteful decor - French language spoken on board - Friendly staff for the most part - 100% French-speaking clientele - Decent food with French dishes (even with an Indian chef) - Tables for two available (though the ship was full, so no changes possible) - Some high-quality shows, thanks to an excellent English-speaking troupe - Interesting lectures (especially on history and cetaceans)
The cons: - Unreliable air conditioning in common areas (you’d go from a freezing lounge to a hot one, as if the system only worked in certain spaces at certain times) - Aging ship with a few glitches (noises, AC, toilet flushes, lights) reported at reception (luckily, our only issue was the bathroom door not closing...) - Industrial, thawed-out bread and pastries (a letdown for a ship with a French image) - Limited fruit selection (often just apples and watermelon/melon) and not much variety in vegetables - Worn, sometimes stained restaurant towels
We’re not ruling out another cruise on the Renaissance—their itineraries are unique—but only at a very competitive price.
The pros: - Ship size - Reasonable noise levels, except in the restaurants (aside from the covered pool area) - Spacious balcony cabin (20 + 5 m²) with plenty of storage and a bathtub with jets - Understated, tasteful decor - French language spoken on board - Friendly staff for the most part - 100% French-speaking clientele - Decent food with French dishes (even with an Indian chef) - Tables for two available (though the ship was full, so no changes possible) - Some high-quality shows, thanks to an excellent English-speaking troupe - Interesting lectures (especially on history and cetaceans)
The cons: - Unreliable air conditioning in common areas (you’d go from a freezing lounge to a hot one, as if the system only worked in certain spaces at certain times) - Aging ship with a few glitches (noises, AC, toilet flushes, lights) reported at reception (luckily, our only issue was the bathroom door not closing...) - Industrial, thawed-out bread and pastries (a letdown for a ship with a French image) - Limited fruit selection (often just apples and watermelon/melon) and not much variety in vegetables - Worn, sometimes stained restaurant towels
We’re not ruling out another cruise on the Renaissance—their itineraries are unique—but only at a very competitive price.
Hi everyone ...
We’re planning to do the 83-day Cunard cruise ...
departing from Southampton on January 10, 2027 aboard the Queen Anne ...
has anyone done it ... or have any info ... or tips ...
for example ... deck and cabin choices ... drink packages ... excursions ... etc.
... anything good to know about this ship???
Thanks everyone ...
Hi everyone! I’m used to sailing on a sailboat with two or three people—it’s amazing. But I’d love to try the experience of a cruise. Just to clarify, I’ll be going alone. My first question: are there other solo travelers on these cruises, or is it mostly couples and families?
For a first cruise, I’d prefer a short one (maximum 8 days). Do those exist? And on the smallest boat possible. I live in Marseille, so a departure from Marseille would work, but I’m open to other ports too. If you have a cruise line to recommend and a destination you’ve enjoyed, or if you’ve had a great experience on a more intimate-sized ship, I’d love to hear about it!
Thanks a million for your replies! Marie
For a first cruise, I’d prefer a short one (maximum 8 days). Do those exist? And on the smallest boat possible. I live in Marseille, so a departure from Marseille would work, but I’m open to other ports too. If you have a cruise line to recommend and a destination you’ve enjoyed, or if you’ve had a great experience on a more intimate-sized ship, I’d love to hear about it!
Thanks a million for your replies! Marie
Hi everyone! 😊
I discovered solo cruises last year, and it was a wonderful experience. Since then, I’ve decided to do one every year, usually between October and March, departing from Marseille or Le Havre.
I travel alone, but I enjoy sharing certain moments with other travelers: having meals together, attending shows, enjoying the evening entertainment, grabbing a drink, or going on a few excursions. Of course, everyone keeps their freedom—the goal is simply to have a good time in a friendly atmosphere.
For the end of this year, I don’t have a cruise planned yet. However, I’m already booked on the MSC Magnifica from October 29 to November 3, 2027, departing from Marseille with an itinerary to Spain and Italy.
If you often travel solo or if you’re on this cruise, I’d love to chat with you before departure. Looking forward to meeting you! 🚢😊
I discovered solo cruises last year, and it was a wonderful experience. Since then, I’ve decided to do one every year, usually between October and March, departing from Marseille or Le Havre.
I travel alone, but I enjoy sharing certain moments with other travelers: having meals together, attending shows, enjoying the evening entertainment, grabbing a drink, or going on a few excursions. Of course, everyone keeps their freedom—the goal is simply to have a good time in a friendly atmosphere.
For the end of this year, I don’t have a cruise planned yet. However, I’m already booked on the MSC Magnifica from October 29 to November 3, 2027, departing from Marseille with an itinerary to Spain and Italy.
If you often travel solo or if you’re on this cruise, I’d love to chat with you before departure. Looking forward to meeting you! 🚢😊
Hi everyone,
I’m doing some research to find our dream cruise for next year and just came across this site that offers absolutely incredible packages!
For example:
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Has anyone heard of this site? Looking forward to your thoughts! Best, Stéfanie
For example:
https://www.cruisemonks.com/ALL-CRUISE-OFFERS?AppID%3D%20UYC6JxBtzrZEs2vD35IKg%3D%3D%26latest_deals%3D866834
Has anyone heard of this site? Looking forward to your thoughts! Best, Stéfanie
We're considering a Danube cruise that stops in Bucharest.
Are there any travelers currently on the river, which is at its lowest level?
Hi there,
I’m taking a cruise on the Costa Pacifica in December—what should I expect in terms of rough seas?
Hi there,
Here’s the 2027 cruise schedule.
It’s a great way to get ideas and maybe even meet up with other members!
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NUMBER OF 2027 CRUISES: 1 JANUARY 14/01 - poupou10 / AZAMARA JOURNEY / 74 days / South America Tour / Miami FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER
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Hi there,
I’d love some advice for a 15-day NILE-RED SEA combo trip. Which tour operator should I go with? Thanks for sharing your experiences!
contact me to get referred at MSC, for your first cruise or if you haven't traveled with MSC in over 5 years
Hello!
After a lot of hesitation between different cruise lines (Explora, Oceania, YC, HAL, NCL) and several destinations like Norway, Ireland, and Iceland,
I finally chose NCL’s Star for Iceland. I had already looked at this itinerary when I went to Scotland in April with CFC, but it was really expensive. You should know that CFC often offers last-minute deals 45 days before departure (the point when you can no longer cancel or modify). So, I got a great opportunity and grabbed it. Departure is on August 23rd.


I finally chose NCL’s Star for Iceland. I had already looked at this itinerary when I went to Scotland in April with CFC, but it was really expensive. You should know that CFC often offers last-minute deals 45 days before departure (the point when you can no longer cancel or modify). So, I got a great opportunity and grabbed it. Departure is on August 23rd.


Hi,
Since the Yacht Club opened on the MSC Magnifica in early July, have any cruisers shared their feedback?
Thanks in advance for your replies.
Hi everyone.
If there’s one trip I’ve always wanted to take, it’s a long boat journey far from my daily routine—something like crossing the Atlantic. I first thought about traveling on a cargo ship or similar, as some of these boats used to accept individual passengers, but I’ve read that this has become very rare since COVID. Plus, the options that might work for me are way out of my budget, like Neoline, for example.
A cruise seems like the best solution for me, especially since what I really love is the idea of a long stay on a ship—making stops in different places, exploring them, the change of scenery, and a real break from the daily grind. I’ve never been on a cruise before, so I was thinking of doing a 21-day cruise between a port in mainland France (Marseille) and Pointe-à-Pitre. The departure port doesn’t really matter—Marseille, Le Havre, or even a nearby European city would work.
Since I want to travel solo, I’m really keen on cruises designed for solo travelers. MSC has one from Marseille to Pointe-à-Pitre, lasting 21 days, departing next November (so in a few months). The price is within my budget, just over 1800 €.
I see that other cruises with similar routes and durations are planned for next year, November 2027, but the prices are totally different—around 3500 €, which is clearly out of my budget.
So, my question is: do you think I should wait for a possible price drop for the 2027 cruises (if I understand correctly, prices are adjusted based on how full the ship is and how close the departure date is) or should I book the one in November 2026? I could easily take three weeks off this fall. Also, is it too late to book for November 2026? I’ve read that visas might be required for some stops.
For the rest—accommodation in Guadeloupe and the flight ticket back to France—it’s not a problem; I can sort that out pretty easily.
If there’s one trip I’ve always wanted to take, it’s a long boat journey far from my daily routine—something like crossing the Atlantic. I first thought about traveling on a cargo ship or similar, as some of these boats used to accept individual passengers, but I’ve read that this has become very rare since COVID. Plus, the options that might work for me are way out of my budget, like Neoline, for example.
A cruise seems like the best solution for me, especially since what I really love is the idea of a long stay on a ship—making stops in different places, exploring them, the change of scenery, and a real break from the daily grind. I’ve never been on a cruise before, so I was thinking of doing a 21-day cruise between a port in mainland France (Marseille) and Pointe-à-Pitre. The departure port doesn’t really matter—Marseille, Le Havre, or even a nearby European city would work.
Since I want to travel solo, I’m really keen on cruises designed for solo travelers. MSC has one from Marseille to Pointe-à-Pitre, lasting 21 days, departing next November (so in a few months). The price is within my budget, just over 1800 €.
I see that other cruises with similar routes and durations are planned for next year, November 2027, but the prices are totally different—around 3500 €, which is clearly out of my budget.
So, my question is: do you think I should wait for a possible price drop for the 2027 cruises (if I understand correctly, prices are adjusted based on how full the ship is and how close the departure date is) or should I book the one in November 2026? I could easily take three weeks off this fall. Also, is it too late to book for November 2026? I’ve read that visas might be required for some stops.
For the rest—accommodation in Guadeloupe and the flight ticket back to France—it’s not a problem; I can sort that out pretty easily.
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!
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
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,
I'm looking at a cruise in the north.Which one do you think is more interesting? Thanks
Hello
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.
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.
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
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Has anyone taken the CFC recently?
Thoughts?
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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
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!
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.
Thanks everyone!
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.
Thanks everyone!
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.
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! 😐
Thanks in advance!
Thanks in advance!
Hi there,
I’d love to hear from travelers who’ve done this cruise with Rivages du Monde or CroisiEurope.
Thanks!
Elettra69





