Bonjour,
Y at-il des personnes qui étaient présentes sur le splendida la semaine dernière à l'arrivée à Tunis quand le paquebot à eu un petit souci??
bonne journée 🙂
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Incident arrivée sur le bateau de croisières MSC Splendida à Tunis le 13 avril 2010
by Annemarie19
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Bonjour,
Je me demande si c'est pour cela, que les WEBCAM sont figées sur une image depuis quelques jours....
J'aimerais vraiment savoir ce qui c'est passé, car je fais cette croisière en septembre...
A+
Je me demande si c'est pour cela, que les WEBCAM sont figées sur une image depuis quelques jours....
J'aimerais vraiment savoir ce qui c'est passé, car je fais cette croisière en septembre...
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Bjr
vous pouvez dire c'est quoi le souci??? 🤪🤪🤪
merci
merci
😉😉Bonsoir à tous,
Rien vu dans la presse, rien sur le site MSC également.
Je viens de jeter un œil sur le site des Webcam des navires MSC et celui-ci navigue tranquillement.
Je rajoute en bas la photo de la WEBCAM de ce jour......
Si je trouve quelque chose, je vous en fait part.
JC
Rien vu dans la presse, rien sur le site MSC également.
Je viens de jeter un œil sur le site des Webcam des navires MSC et celui-ci navigue tranquillement.
Je rajoute en bas la photo de la WEBCAM de ce jour......
Si je trouve quelque chose, je vous en fait part.
JC
Cap Saint-Jacques, Foucault, Leclerc, Brazza, Mangin, Mermoz, Romanza, Massalia, Mélody, Club Med 2, Concordia, Magica, Victoria, Mediterranea, Atlantica, Epic, Deliziosa, Favolosa, Divina, Fantasia, Serena, Deliziosa, Pacifica, Magica, Preziosa, Meraviglia, Magnifica, Poesia, Splendida, Orchestra.
Bonjour,
J'ai trouvé la réponse sur la discussion suivante, toutefois, cela n'explique pas pourquoi les webcam ne fonctionne pas.
Bye
Voir le compte rendu suivant pour les explications: http://voyageforum.com/v.f?post=3366339;search_string=msc%20splendida;
J'ai trouvé la réponse sur la discussion suivante, toutefois, cela n'explique pas pourquoi les webcam ne fonctionne pas.
Bye
Voir le compte rendu suivant pour les explications: http://voyageforum.com/v.f?post=3366339;search_string=msc%20splendida;
merci danlin.C'est bizarre que personne n'en ait encore parlé... sur les cr des retours..
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
Merci Danlin pour l'info
annemarie à disparue.
donc pour tous le Splendida a gîté fortement dans le port à Tunis entrainant le vidage des piscines et jaccuzzi au pont 14, frayeur pour les passagers.....
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annemarie à disparue.
donc pour tous le Splendida a gîté fortement dans le port à Tunis entrainant le vidage des piscines et jaccuzzi au pont 14, frayeur pour les passagers.....
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j'étais sur le bateau au moment de l'incident à tunis (nous étions au restaurant) et le bateau a semble t'il accroché un banc de sable en arrivant dans le port . Il faut savoir que le bateau est guidé par un petit bateau pilote lors de l'arrivée dans chaque port et soit il a été mal guidé soit il a fait une mauvaise manoeuvre. Nous avons demandé des explications à un membre d'équipage qui nous a répondu que c'était le vent (mauvaise foi évidente puisqu'il n'y avait pas une seule rafale ce jour là). Bref plus de peur que de mal mais sur le moment grosse frayeur quand par les fenetres on ne voit plus la mer mais l'horizon et que toute la vaisselle se met à tomber.Les serveurs sont restés calmes donc on était un peu plus rassurés.
Cet évènement reste assez rare puisque mon oncle et ma tante qui en sont à leur 10eme croisière un peu partout dans le monde n'ont jamais connus cela alors je rassure les gens qui partent avec le splendida bientot, bonne croisière
bonjour nous on etait sur le bateau a tunise quand t'il a chavirer de droite a gauche.
en faite le bateau devait rentre dans le canal qu'il prend d'appitude mais il avait pas assez do se qu'il fait que si il penetrer dans le canal il serai reste bloque
mais les tunisien les ons prevenu a la dernier minute
ils ont dut tournee a la dernier minute outrement serai put faire une grosse catastrophe
mais cela a fait quelque peur🙁 et beaucoup de casse au niveau de la vaiselle
en faite c la personne qui fe la chambre qu'il nous la raconter tout en rigolent 😏.
en esperant vous avoire satisfe pour la reponse.🙂
Bonsoir,
rien de bien grave, une petite frayeur car le bateau a eu un mouvement de gauche à droite assez violent== j'était dans les escaliers et d'un coup je me suis retrouvée projetée sur la gauche, j'ai entendue crié et la vaisselle se casser apparemment c'est la première fois que cela arrivait bonne soirée
rien de bien grave, une petite frayeur car le bateau a eu un mouvement de gauche à droite assez violent== j'était dans les escaliers et d'un coup je me suis retrouvée projetée sur la gauche, j'ai entendue crié et la vaisselle se casser apparemment c'est la première fois que cela arrivait bonne soirée
bonsoir,
me revoilà effectivement ma soeur se trouvait dans un bain à remous au 14 et elle a eu quand même peur moi j'étais dans les escaliers donc moins de frayeur si ce n'est d'entendre crier et la vaisselle qui tombait bye bonne soirée
me revoilà effectivement ma soeur se trouvait dans un bain à remous au 14 et elle a eu quand même peur moi j'étais dans les escaliers donc moins de frayeur si ce n'est d'entendre crier et la vaisselle qui tombait bye bonne soirée
nous on nous a dit qu'un bateau entrait en même temps dans le port de Tunis
il y a plein de versions mais bon c'est quand même quelque chose de trés exeptionnel bonne soirée
il y a plein de versions mais bon c'est quand même quelque chose de trés exeptionnel bonne soirée
😉Bonjour,
Je voudrais apporter ici une précision qui a son importance en matière de navigation.
Ce n'est pas le bateau pilote qui guide le navire dans un axe portuaire mais un des pilotes du port qui se trouve à bord, à coté du commandant.
Le bateau pilote qui pour nom : pilotine a une action est simple : transborder un pilote désigné par la capitainerie pour aider à la manœuvre d'arrivée du navire ou à son départ. De part ses connaissances de la zone, il assiste le commandant du navire qui lui, est obligé d'en accepter l'assistance conformément aux lois maritimes.
La pilotine, elle, suit, accompagne et recueille le pilote quand le navire repart également pour une autre escale.
JC
Je voudrais apporter ici une précision qui a son importance en matière de navigation.
Ce n'est pas le bateau pilote qui guide le navire dans un axe portuaire mais un des pilotes du port qui se trouve à bord, à coté du commandant.
Le bateau pilote qui pour nom : pilotine a une action est simple : transborder un pilote désigné par la capitainerie pour aider à la manœuvre d'arrivée du navire ou à son départ. De part ses connaissances de la zone, il assiste le commandant du navire qui lui, est obligé d'en accepter l'assistance conformément aux lois maritimes.
La pilotine, elle, suit, accompagne et recueille le pilote quand le navire repart également pour une autre escale.
JC
Cap Saint-Jacques, Foucault, Leclerc, Brazza, Mangin, Mermoz, Romanza, Massalia, Mélody, Club Med 2, Concordia, Magica, Victoria, Mediterranea, Atlantica, Epic, Deliziosa, Favolosa, Divina, Fantasia, Serena, Deliziosa, Pacifica, Magica, Preziosa, Meraviglia, Magnifica, Poesia, Splendida, Orchestra.
Bonsoir Jean_Claude😊😊
Bravo pour ta culture maritime , effectivement c'est un élément humain , le pilote, qui assiste et guide le commandant du navire lors de son approche, pour l'accostage et l'appareillage.
Pour bien connaître le port de Tunis-Goulette je donnerai les précisions suivantes.
Le golfe de Tunis est rempli de bancs de sable raison pour laquelle un chenal d'accés est tracé.Il est balisé par des bouéesqui s'éclairent la nuit tombée et il est régulièrement dragué. Ce chenal ne permet le passage que d'un seul navire , pour des raisons de sécurité jamais deux unités ne peuvent s'y croiser.
L'ordre d'entrer dans le chenal est donné , comme dans tous les ports du monde, par la capitainerie qui communique par VHF. Je conçois mal que le commandant du Splendida ait pû s'engager sans en avoir reçu instruction ce serait une faute grave de sa part.
A la lecture de tous ces post, et encore une fois en connaissant les lieux , je n'ai pas compris ce qui a pû motiver ce virage brusque du navire et la situation qui en est résultée.
😏😏
Bravo pour ta culture maritime , effectivement c'est un élément humain , le pilote, qui assiste et guide le commandant du navire lors de son approche, pour l'accostage et l'appareillage.
Pour bien connaître le port de Tunis-Goulette je donnerai les précisions suivantes.
Le golfe de Tunis est rempli de bancs de sable raison pour laquelle un chenal d'accés est tracé.Il est balisé par des bouéesqui s'éclairent la nuit tombée et il est régulièrement dragué. Ce chenal ne permet le passage que d'un seul navire , pour des raisons de sécurité jamais deux unités ne peuvent s'y croiser.
L'ordre d'entrer dans le chenal est donné , comme dans tous les ports du monde, par la capitainerie qui communique par VHF. Je conçois mal que le commandant du Splendida ait pû s'engager sans en avoir reçu instruction ce serait une faute grave de sa part.
A la lecture de tous ces post, et encore une fois en connaissant les lieux , je n'ai pas compris ce qui a pû motiver ce virage brusque du navire et la situation qui en est résultée.
😏😏
😉😉 Bonjour Michel,
Heureux de te lire à nouveau et merci pour tes explications claires et précises.
Pour moi, le commandant du SPLENDIDA s'est engagé avec confiance et surtout conseils sur la trajectoire. Mais ceci dit, ce type de manœuvre est habituel car j'ai pu en être témoin à MESSINE, en 2009. Il est possible de faire des rotations complètes à ces navires afin qu'il puissent se positionner au départ du port.
En 2008, dans le port d'ODESSA, le Victoria allait quittait le port quand celui-ci se mit à vibrer. Nous avons tous rejoint le pont et avons constater que les hélices ne remuer que du limon et du sable. Étonnant, car celui-ci était à quai depuis le matin.
Je te rajoute des photos du SPLENDIDA en position de manœuvre de départ.
JC
Heureux de te lire à nouveau et merci pour tes explications claires et précises.
Pour moi, le commandant du SPLENDIDA s'est engagé avec confiance et surtout conseils sur la trajectoire. Mais ceci dit, ce type de manœuvre est habituel car j'ai pu en être témoin à MESSINE, en 2009. Il est possible de faire des rotations complètes à ces navires afin qu'il puissent se positionner au départ du port.
En 2008, dans le port d'ODESSA, le Victoria allait quittait le port quand celui-ci se mit à vibrer. Nous avons tous rejoint le pont et avons constater que les hélices ne remuer que du limon et du sable. Étonnant, car celui-ci était à quai depuis le matin.
Je te rajoute des photos du SPLENDIDA en position de manœuvre de départ.
JC
Cap Saint-Jacques, Foucault, Leclerc, Brazza, Mangin, Mermoz, Romanza, Massalia, Mélody, Club Med 2, Concordia, Magica, Victoria, Mediterranea, Atlantica, Epic, Deliziosa, Favolosa, Divina, Fantasia, Serena, Deliziosa, Pacifica, Magica, Preziosa, Meraviglia, Magnifica, Poesia, Splendida, Orchestra.
😉😉Bonjour Jean-Claude
Merci pour ton mot d'accueil. Je suivais le Forum sans intervenir , on n'a pas toujours quelque chose à dire😏😏
Et puis je me repose après mes 37 jours à bord du Deliziosa 😄😄😄 Je suis un peu déçu de la programmation 2011 de Costa qui n'offre pas des croisières longues , tout au plus 19 jours c'est un peu court pour moi. Bien sûr il y a le Tour du Monde , je suis trés tenté mais c'est un peu tôt pour réserver ayant tellement été échaudé par les pratiques Costa des super promo en dernière minute .Nous en avons parlé sur un autre post. Là encore ça recommence le Tour du Monde est affiché complet, est-ce-que c'est vrai ?
Pour en revenir à l'incident de Tunis dans la mesure ou un témoignage semble dire que le pilote était à bord , le commandant n'a pu qu'après accord de la capitainerie et sous son contrôle s'engager dans ce chenal d'accès qui mène dans le bassin du port après environ 15 minutes de navigation à faible allure.
Ce n'est qu'arrivé dans le bassin que le navire peut éviter , c'est à dire faire une rotation sur 380° pour pouvoir être à quai cap à la sortie. Tu vois je connais bien , celà a été mon monde professionnel pendant de longues années.
Je vais essayer d'avoir sur place des renseignements plus précis à l'occasion.
L'essentiel est que rien de vraiment grave ne se soit produit , la frayeur des croisiéristes a été bien naturelle.
A bientôt. Michel
Merci pour ton mot d'accueil. Je suivais le Forum sans intervenir , on n'a pas toujours quelque chose à dire😏😏
Et puis je me repose après mes 37 jours à bord du Deliziosa 😄😄😄 Je suis un peu déçu de la programmation 2011 de Costa qui n'offre pas des croisières longues , tout au plus 19 jours c'est un peu court pour moi. Bien sûr il y a le Tour du Monde , je suis trés tenté mais c'est un peu tôt pour réserver ayant tellement été échaudé par les pratiques Costa des super promo en dernière minute .Nous en avons parlé sur un autre post. Là encore ça recommence le Tour du Monde est affiché complet, est-ce-que c'est vrai ?
Pour en revenir à l'incident de Tunis dans la mesure ou un témoignage semble dire que le pilote était à bord , le commandant n'a pu qu'après accord de la capitainerie et sous son contrôle s'engager dans ce chenal d'accès qui mène dans le bassin du port après environ 15 minutes de navigation à faible allure.
Ce n'est qu'arrivé dans le bassin que le navire peut éviter , c'est à dire faire une rotation sur 380° pour pouvoir être à quai cap à la sortie. Tu vois je connais bien , celà a été mon monde professionnel pendant de longues années.
Je vais essayer d'avoir sur place des renseignements plus précis à l'occasion.
L'essentiel est que rien de vraiment grave ne se soit produit , la frayeur des croisiéristes a été bien naturelle.
A bientôt. Michel
😉Oui, Michel, je suis d'accord avec toi. Mais en aucun cas, un navire qu'il soit de commerce, de marchandise ou de croisière, ne peut s'engager dans un port avec seulement l'accord de la capitainerie. Concernant particulièrement les navires transportant des passagers, la réglementation est précise et le commandant même s'il dispose de moyens sophistiqués doit être accompagné pendant l'entrée et la sortie d'un port par un spécialiste des lieux.
Je te donne un autre exemple comme celui de passer dans le Détroit des Dardanelles, du Bosphore ou du Canal Suez, la présence d'un pilote à bord est de droit à bord du navire qui suit ce cheminement.
Les photos que j'ai mis sur la première réponse montre la manœuvre du SPLENDIDA. Je vais te dire une chose car j'avais mon caméscope mais j'ai préféré utiliser mon APN pour des raisons plus stables et là nous avons assisté à une manœuvre très rapide de dégagement du port. A notre grand étonnement nous avons été témoins de bruits de variation du pod avant plusieurs fois !!!
Nous somme posés la question de savoir si ce jour là, on assistait pas à une démonstration de manœuvrabilité de ce navire. Celui à quand même accusé une gîte qui aurait pu être évité car rien ne sa passait dans ce port au niveau des attentes.
Pour moi, ce jour là, dans le port du Tunis, cela relève d'une faute professionnelle. On voit beaucoup de problème à ce jour en matière de navigation.
Voila ce que je voulais te dire.
Mes félicitations pour ce choix d'une longue croisière et tu as raison, le catalogue 2011 n'offre pas, dans mon choix de réservation, c'est à dire entre septembre et octobre 2011, d'escales nouvelles. Par contre, celle de SANTORIN se fait plus rare au détriment de plus d'arrêt à CIVITAVECCHIA !!!
C'est un plaisir de communiquer avec toi.
Amicalement.
JC
Je te donne un autre exemple comme celui de passer dans le Détroit des Dardanelles, du Bosphore ou du Canal Suez, la présence d'un pilote à bord est de droit à bord du navire qui suit ce cheminement.
Les photos que j'ai mis sur la première réponse montre la manœuvre du SPLENDIDA. Je vais te dire une chose car j'avais mon caméscope mais j'ai préféré utiliser mon APN pour des raisons plus stables et là nous avons assisté à une manœuvre très rapide de dégagement du port. A notre grand étonnement nous avons été témoins de bruits de variation du pod avant plusieurs fois !!!
Nous somme posés la question de savoir si ce jour là, on assistait pas à une démonstration de manœuvrabilité de ce navire. Celui à quand même accusé une gîte qui aurait pu être évité car rien ne sa passait dans ce port au niveau des attentes.
Pour moi, ce jour là, dans le port du Tunis, cela relève d'une faute professionnelle. On voit beaucoup de problème à ce jour en matière de navigation.
Voila ce que je voulais te dire.
Mes félicitations pour ce choix d'une longue croisière et tu as raison, le catalogue 2011 n'offre pas, dans mon choix de réservation, c'est à dire entre septembre et octobre 2011, d'escales nouvelles. Par contre, celle de SANTORIN se fait plus rare au détriment de plus d'arrêt à CIVITAVECCHIA !!!
C'est un plaisir de communiquer avec toi.
Amicalement.
JC
Cap Saint-Jacques, Foucault, Leclerc, Brazza, Mangin, Mermoz, Romanza, Massalia, Mélody, Club Med 2, Concordia, Magica, Victoria, Mediterranea, Atlantica, Epic, Deliziosa, Favolosa, Divina, Fantasia, Serena, Deliziosa, Pacifica, Magica, Preziosa, Meraviglia, Magnifica, Poesia, Splendida, Orchestra.
Bonjour, je viens de lire votre question et effectivement, j'étais présente sur le splendida lors de la mauvaise manoeuvre qui nous a fait très peur ... J'étais en train de marcher tranquillement lorsque le bâteau a fortement penché en faisant beaucoup de casse de verres et bouteilles dans les différents bars proches et tous les produits de la boutique ouverte à ce moment se sont renversés, les gens ont commencés à paniquer et crier, le bâteau a penché de l'autre côté puis s'est stabilisé. J'ai eu très peur car c'était ma première croisière. Je me suis assise pour reprendre mes esprits et un des membre du personnel navigant est passé quelques minutes plus tard et a dit que c'était le vent. J'ai trouvé ca honteux car au lieu de nous rassurer, il m'a encore plus angoissée. J'avais déjà eu le mal de mer la veille car la mer était agitée, c'était la goutte qui fait déborder le vase, sans être ironique. On a eu un message audio qui disait qu'ils ont dù faire une manoeuvre spéciale. La simple vérité et un petit verre de l'amitié aurait était bien agréable plutôt que de nous prendre pour des idiots... Je trouve qu'ils n'ont vraiment pas assurés. En tout cas, je ne ferais pas de croisière de sitôt...Si d'autres personnes ayant vécu cet incident pouvaient témoignés et me laisser leur souvenir, j'ai vu des personnes prendre des photos et vidéos mais il y avait aussi beaucoup d'italiens sur cette croisière
Espèce de naze !! C'est Céline ou Fab ? On peut pas être tranquille sur le net ... Laisse ton témoignage aussi
Bonjour,
Effectivement, j'y étais durant cette semaine et comme vous, j'ai rencontré ce petit problème à l'arrivée à Tunis.
D'après ce que disait les officiels, il y avait un problème d'autorisation avec les autorités...
D'après moi, une obligation de stopper brutalement à fait tanguer le bateau (environ 3 étages d'après des témoins). La piscine couverte s'est gentiment déversée sur la moquette à côté des ascenseurs...
A ce moment, nous étions dans le magasins de souvenirs qui a été ravagé ! Tout est tombé, obligé de le fermer ensuite pour tout remettre en ordre.
J'ai l'image sur la TV de la chambre du parcours effectué par le bateau ce jour là : ça vaut le détour (une petite boucle et puis re rentre)...
Si vous avez la vidéo ça m'intéresse !!!
Cordialement JM
J'ai l'image sur la TV de la chambre du parcours effectué par le bateau ce jour là : ça vaut le détour (une petite boucle et puis re rentre)...
Si vous avez la vidéo ça m'intéresse !!!
Cordialement JM
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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."
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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.
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Day 4: Copenhagen. 15°C in the morning, showers in the afternoon.
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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
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 there,
I'm looking at a cruise in the north.Which one do you think is more interesting? Thanks
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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1) never "quote" the calendar when replying—this’ll avoid any confusion 2) follow the format below DD/MM - username / SHIP IN CAPS / number of days / cruise title / departure port DON’T FORGET THE SPACES between the / /
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REMINDER Despite my requests, few people follow the requested format. Cruises that stray too far from it won’t be listed anymore—sorry!PLEASE respect the templates! COPY AND PASTE THE FORMAT BELOW AND REPLACE WITH YOUR DETAILS IF YOU’RE STRUGGLING DD/MM - username / SHIP IN CAPS / number of days / cruise title / departure port DON’T FORGET THE SPACES between the / / It takes time to fix mistakes, so THANKS TO EVERYONE for your help!
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We’re taking an MSC cruise in May, and after the Cinque Terre, we’ll be stopping in Naples. We’d like to know if it’s possible to walk out of the port quickly and reach a nice area of Naples on foot (we’re two older people). While we’re at it, I’ll ask the same question for Palermo, since we’ll be there the next day. Thanks for your replies.
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 everyone,
I’m staying in a suite on the Pacifica in October and I can’t find any details about the suite benefits beyond the elite restaurant, the butler, and the espresso machine.
What about breakfast and meals served free in the cabin, and the spa?
Costa’s been cutting back on perks for Gold members, and it seems like suites are next.
Thanks for your replies!
hi,
I’m leaving Hamburg for Iceland at the end of July. The boat arrives in Reykjavik on Tuesday, August 4th at 8 AM, and I’d like to book a day trip like the Golden Circle or Secret Lagoon… The sites like GetYourGuide and others list departures at 8 AM. If you’ve used these sites with the MSC Preziosa, could you let me know how to go about it?
Thanks! 😉
allyMB007
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Has anyone taken the CFC recently?
Thoughts?
Thanks
Thoughts?
Thanks
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!
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.
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
Hi there,
I’m considering a cruise on this ship in the recently introduced Yacht Club category.
Have any forum members tried it?
What are your thoughts? Positive or negative? Which cabins should we go for—or avoid?
We’re already familiar with the Yacht Clubs on the Splendida, Fantasia, Preziosa, and Divina series.
We weren’t as keen on the one on the Seashore—we found it too big.
Thanks in advance for your feedback!
Best,
Claudine
We're considering a new cruise soon and would like to try the Renaissance.
The uniqueness of the promenade cabins appeals to us, but could anyone give us some insights on the following points:
- Is the glass door sufficiently tinted to prevent outsiders from seeing into the cabin?
- Is the soundproofing good enough to block out conversations on the promenade deck?
Thanks in advance to anyone who can help!
Hi there,
Do you have a hotel near the cruise port (or easy to reach by metro with luggage) to recommend? I’m planning to spend two days there before boarding.
Thanks in advance! Claudine
Do you have a hotel near the cruise port (or easy to reach by metro with luggage) to recommend? I’m planning to spend two days there before boarding.
Thanks in advance! Claudine
Hello,
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.
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.
Hi, can you eat in the evening at the Costa Smeralda’s cafeteria, or do you have to dine at the restaurant? Thanks for your reply.
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Hi everyone,
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.
Departure and boarding details to come
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.
Departure and boarding details to come
Hi there
Is the water from the cabin sinks drinkable?
Is the water from the cabin sinks drinkable?
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?
Thanks in advance
Thanks in advance
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
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