Options boissons sur le Msc Fantasia
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Options boissons sur le Msc Fantasia

by Olivo66

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This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.

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Olivo66
Prats de Mollo la Preste · 10 posts
quelqu'un pourrez me dire si les options boissons sont au meme tarifs si vous le prenez dans le bateau? merci
olivo66 sempre en davant
FR Friquette07 Globetrotter ·
bonjour que veux tu dire par option ?

pour ma croisière pour le splendida, voici les forfaits et services que je peux prendre :

Forfaits Boissons Des bulles pour tous les jours Dans la chaleur de votre journée, surtout après votre séance bronzage ou sportive, il n'y a rien de mieux que de se désaltérer avec une boisson bien fraîche, pétillante ou non dans le confort que vous procurera votre cabine. Nous vous avons crée toute une série de forfaits boissons, incluant des bouteilles d'eau minérale, des sodas, bières - ou tous les trois ! Il existe aussi une teen card qui permettra à vos enfants mineurs de commander des boissons sans alcool partout à bord du navire. Haut du formulaire Bas du formulaire Haut du formulaire

Forfait Vin Classic : Allegro pour Adulte N°1 4 bouteilles de vin non-listées sélectionnées par notre sommelier (1 blanc + 2 rouges + 1 rosé) 7 bouteilles d'eau minérale Les tickets sont utilisables uniquement dans les restaurants principaux. Prix à partir de : € 69

Forfait Vin Supérieur 7 bouteilles de vin de notre carte sélectionnées par notre sommelier (3 blanc + 3 rouge + 1 rosé) 7 bouteilles d'eau minérale Les tickets sont utilisables uniquement dans les restaurants principaux. Prix à partir de : € 125

Forfait vin "Rouge" 6 bouteilles de vin rouge de notre carte sélectionnées par notre sommelier 7 bouteilles d'eau minérale. Les tickets sont utilisables uniquement dans les restaurants principaux. Prix à partir de : € 125 Forfait Peter Pan 10tickets valables pour des milk-shakes, crème glacées frappées (granité), cocktails sans alcool, boissons sans alcool et jus de fruit Prix à partir de : € 23

Forfait boissons sans alcool 14 boissons sans alcool et/ou jus de fruit. Les tickets sont utilisables dans tous les bars, restaurants et buffets. Prix à partir de : € 34

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Forfait Bières Européennes 14 bières en bouteille ou en cannette de 33cl. Les tickets sont utilisables dans tous les bars, restaurants et buffets. Prix à partir de : € 54

Forfait Eau 14 bouteilles d'eau minérale de 100cl. Les tickets sont utilisables dans tous les bars, restaurants et buffets. Prix à partir de : € 26

Forfait Allegro Adulte N°2 14 bière pression 40cl 7 bouteilles d'eau minérale. Prix à partir de : € 69

Bas du formulaire Réserve MSC 1 bouteille de Langhe Arneis Sélection MSC (blanc) ou de Nebbiolo d'Alba Sélection MSC (rouge) Servi en cabine Prix € 18

Célébration et romance Pensées spéciales pour moments magiques Que vous soyez oiseau de nuit ou lève-tôt, tout le monde reconnaît le pouvoir romantique du lever de soleil, et de tester de nouvelles expériences pendant ces moments exceptionnels. Nos forfaits Lever de soleil Romantique sont le parfait complément à votre croisière, une flûte de champagne à la main, un jus de fruits frais, des fraises enrobées de chocolat ou bien quelques petites pâtisseries rendront le moment encore plus inoubliable. Il y'a bien entendu un forfait sans alcool pour le matin, vous garderez en souvenir les flûtes à champagne pour vous rappeler ces bons moments une fois rentré. Coucher de soleil Romantique 1 bouteille de Champagne Moet & Chandon Brut 2 flûtes MSC (souvenir à ramener chez vous) 1 sélection de fraises enrobées de chocolat (10 pièces) Servi en cabine Pris € 76 Lever de soleil Romantique 1 bouteille de champagne Moet & Chandon brut 2 flûtes MSC (souvenir à ramener chez vous) 2 jus de fruits frais (orange) 1 sélection de viennoiserie Servi en cabine Pris € 76 Gateau Standard Baba au Rhum et ses ornements Servi au restaurant Pris € 11,50 Forfait Anniversaire 1 bouteille d'Asti Spumante DOCG 1 gateau d'anniversaire standard type baba au rhum avec ses ornements et décoration pour 4 à 6 personnes Servi au restaurant Pris € 29 Bon Voyage Deluxe 1 bouteille de vin sec pétillant, 1 sélection de petits-fours servi en cabine au moment de l'embarquement avec une lettre de bienvenue du commandant 1 corbeille de fruits frais en cabine chaque jour Invitation à un cocktail VIP Pris € 44 Haut du formulaire Bas du formulaire Haut du formulaire

Bon Voyage inoubliable 1 bouteille de champagne Moet & Chandon 2 flûtes MSC Souvenir 1 sélection de fraises enrobées de chocolat accompagnée d'une lettre de bienvenue du Commandant le jour de l'embarquement. Invitation à un cocktail VIP Pris € 99

Fofaits pétals de rose 1 bouteille de Moscato "Il vino dell'amore" (le vin de l'amour) dans un emballage luxueux 2 flûtes MSC en souvenir 1 sélection de petits-fours (et petites pâtisseries) Pris € 39 Bas du formulaire Sélection Gourmet Une sélection de Gourmet à n'importe quelle heure du jour et de la nuit Nous vous avons crée une large sélection de luxueux combinés pour satisfaire vos papilles durant votre séjour : de somptueux champagnes, des Asti Spumante ou de vieux vins servis avec leurs canapés. L'accueil parfait en cabine pour bien débuter votre croisière, cette sélection Gourmet vous apportera cette petite touche classieuse supplémentaire. Fraise & Chocolat De fines fraises sur un lit de chocolat (10 pièces) Servie en cabine. Prix € 10 Douce tentation Sélection de petits-fours (10 pièces) Servis en cabine Prix € 10 Bon Voyage Forfait Classic - Doux 1 bouteille d'Asti spumante DOCG 1 sélection de petits-fours (10 pièces) Servi en cabine Prix € 24 Bon Voyage Forfait Classic - Sec 1 bouteille de Prosecco 1 sélection de petits-fours froids (10 pièces) Servi en cabine Prix € 26 Bon Voyage Forfait Réserve MSC 1 bouteille de vin MSC Réserve (Arneis blanc ou Nebbiolo rouge) 1 sélection de petits-fours froids (10 pièces) Servi en cabine Prix € 21 Haut du formulaire Bas du formulaire Haut du formulaire

Asti Spumante & Fraises 1 bouteille d'Asti spumante De fines fraises servies sur leur lit de chocolat (10 pièces) Servi en cabine Prix € 29

Prosecco & Fraises 1 bouteille de Prosecco De fines fraises servies sur leur lit de chocolat (10 pièces) Servi en cabine Prix € 30

Fruits en cabine (7/8 jours de croisière) Corbeille de fruits frais (5 sortes) Servi en cabine chaque jour de croisière Prix € 24 Bas du formulaire

Nouvelles, Web & Divertissement Regardez le monde à travers votre cabine ! Ca y'est, vous êtes en vacances, loin de tout, cependant vous voulez tout de même garder un contact avec la terre ferme et le reste du monde. Vous voulez restez au courant de tout, nous pouvons vous proposer une connexion Internet Wifi à haut débit, vous apporter votre quotidien favori tous les matins, fraichement imprimé à bord et dans le même format qu'à terre. Pour compléter ces offres, vous pourrez aussi souscrire à des forfaits films, directement depuis votre cabine à partir de votre écran interractif, tout simplement car parfois, cela fait du bien de se relaxer dans sa cabine !

Teen Card 30 Teen Card 30 euros Prix € 30 Teen Card 50 Teen Card 50 euros Prix € 50

Connexion Internet Wifi 24h Connexion Internet Wifi 24h Prix € 120 Quotidien croisière 7 jours Quotidien croisière 7 jours Prix € 12 Films croisière 11 jours ITV Films croisière 11 jours ITV Prix € 70 Haut du formulaire Bas du formulaire Haut du formulaire

Quotidien croisière 11 jours Quotidien croisière 11 jours Prix € 20

MSC LAB Forfait 6 Simulateur, Cinema 4D, mini bowling Prix € 40

Photo Tout Inclus DVD de la croisière Le Navire Les excursions Photos de l'embarquement Toutes les photos du Studio Toutes les photos des repas Toutes les photos des parties communes Toutes les photos des cocktails Toutes les photos sur les ponts Toutes les photos pendant les excursions Prix € 199

Simulateur de Formule 1 Simulateur de F1 Prix € 9 Cinema 4D Cinema 4D Prix € 7

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Nouvelles, Web & Divertissement Regardez le monde à travers votre cabine ! Ca y'est, vous êtes en vacances, loin de tout, cependant vous voulez tout de même garder un contact avec la terre ferme et le reste du monde. Vous voulez restez au courant de tout, nous pouvons vous proposer une connexion Internet Wifi à haut débit, vous apporter votre quotidien favori tous les matins, fraichement imprimé à bord et dans le même format qu'à terre. Pour compléter ces offres, vous pourrez aussi souscrire à des forfaits films, directement depuis votre cabine à partir de votre écran interractif, tout simplement car parfois, cela fait du bien de se relaxer dans sa cabine ! Mini-bowling Mini-bowling Prix € 5(Par cabine)

Massage, Spa et beauté Détendez-vous ! Le MSC Aurea Spa est un lieu unique à bord de MSC Croisières, vous offrant ce qui existe de mieux en terme de salle de sport, de soins au Spa, et de beauté dans un endroit magnifique, servi par des masseuses Balinaises expertes en la matière, beauté, thérapie, manucure, pédicure, coiffure, conseils yoga, entraînement sportif; vous trouverez même un docteur au Spa. Crées uniquement pour votre bien-être, nous vous avons concocté une série de soins pour vous détendre dans le MSC Aurea Spa qui vous assurera de vous détendre un maximum durant vos vacances. Vous rentrerez chez vous régénérés, votre corps sera en adéquation avec votre esprit. Jasmin d'Or Consultation personnelle et cocktail de bienvenue Entrée au Spa (Sauna et Hammam) durant toute la croisière 1 Bali Massage, 45 mins 1 Bali Massage avec réflexologie plantaire, 45mins 1 Soin du visage, 60 mins 1 Bali Thalasso "Fleurs et mer", 1h 20 mins Prix € 290 Rose de Platine Consultation personnelle et cocktail de bienvenue Entrée au Spa (Sauna et Hammam) durant toute la croisières 1 Bali Massage à la pierre de lave, 45 mins 1 soin du visage et massage du corps, 60 mins 1 Bali Sun Rise Lulur visage et corps, 1h 30 mins 1 Bali Thalasso "Mer et volcan", 1h 20 mins Prix € 390

Diamand et Orchidée de Luxe Consultation personnelle et cocktail de bienvenue Entrée au Spa (Sauna et Hammam) durant toute la durée de la croisière 1 soin du visage, 60 mins 1 Bali Thalasso "Flowers and Sea", 1h 20 mins 1 Bali Thalasso "Sea and Volcanoes", 1h 20 mins A choice of: 1 Bali Moisture of the Sunset, 1h 30 mins 1 Bali Luxury treatment for men, 1h 30 mins Prix € 390 Forfait Bali Bien-être 1 Bali Massage, 30 mins 1 soin spécifique du visage, 30 mins 1 suite thermale avec aromathérapie Prix € 90

Forfait Bali Relax 1 Bali Massage, 45 mins 1 soin du visage 1 Manucure artistique Balinaise Prix € 120
16 croisieres à notre actifs.. CR : https://voyageforum.com/v.f?post=3231650#3231650-https://voyageforum.com/v.f?post=4758024#4758024-https://voyageforum.com/v.f?post=5634674#5634674 -https://voyageforum.com/v.f?post=5583734#5583734
OL Olivo66 ·
je veux dire les forfait merci
olivo66 sempre en davant
ZA Zaza1973 ·
combien de temps dure la teen card 30 a 30 euros merci
DA Daviddirosa1 ·
Bonjour Friquette07,

Savez-vous ce que c'est que le cocktail VIP? Est-ce le même qui est destiné aux membres du club MSC?

Merci d'avance
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Poupou10 last month
Farewell Nathalie (NADU)
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
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Séraphine66 last month · Sables67
MSC Lirica Cruise in April 2025 with stops in Kotor, Mykonos, Santorini, and Ancona
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!
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Cachou83400 2 months ago · Cacemma
Norwegian Fjords Cruise: What to see during the stops?
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!
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JeanMichel54 2 months ago
Choosing Packages on the "Renaissance" (CFC) - "Jewels of Vestlandet" Circuit
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!
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Clau05 2 months ago · 4yne
Have you heard of the Yacht Club on the MSC Magnifica?
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
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Afpjle 2 months ago
Renaissance Promenade Cabin
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!
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