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bonjour.est ce que quelqu un a deja reserver une croisiere avec promovacances via internet ? merci .merci de me renseigner.
nicole
Croisière avec Promovacances?
by Audlaur
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Les croisières chez Promovacances = site AB Croisières
Après, on aime ou on n'aime pas ce prestataire. Il y a beaucoup de topics ici qui en parlent...
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Bonjour
Je n'ai jamais eu de problème avec AB croisière.
J'ai changer de compagnie et de date à la première croisière
suite à un accident sans aucun souci et pour les deux autres croisières
déroulement normal.
Bonne journée
Bernard.
Karavel Sa ( marque Promovacances ) de Paris Xeme a racheté la société AB Croisieres début 2008 et a réussi, semble t il, à mettre un peu de sérieux dans cette boite .
Ceci étant, je me méfie toujous des positions quasi hégémoniques car on s'aperçoit bien vite qu'à part AB Croisieres donc Promovac, il y a peu finalement de sites ou de sociétés différentes en Fance proposant des croisieres, ce qui signifie à terme un phagocytage de ce domaine et donc possibilité de proposer les prix, par hypothése élevés, que l'on veut pour les distributeurs
Ceci étant, je me méfie toujous des positions quasi hégémoniques car on s'aperçoit bien vite qu'à part AB Croisieres donc Promovac, il y a peu finalement de sites ou de sociétés différentes en Fance proposant des croisieres, ce qui signifie à terme un phagocytage de ce domaine et donc possibilité de proposer les prix, par hypothése élevés, que l'on veut pour les distributeurs
Bonjour
Il est vrai que les tarifs sur les différentes agences qui vendent par internet sont pratiquement au mème tarif. J'ai fait une simulation sur SELECTOUR qui a pignon sur rue et les prix sont sensiblement identique. bonne journée.
Il est vrai que les tarifs sur les différentes agences qui vendent par internet sont pratiquement au mème tarif. J'ai fait une simulation sur SELECTOUR qui a pignon sur rue et les prix sont sensiblement identique. bonne journée.
Bonjour,
Je pars le 13 avril 2009 en croisière à travers AB CROISIERES, et j'espère sincèrement que ça se passera mieux la croisière que la réservation elle-même. J’avais fait la resa par Internet mais comme j’avais été interrompue, je n’avais pas saisi le code de ma carte bancaire au complet. Ceci c’est passé un dimanche soir. Le lendemain, " ma chargée de clientèle d’AB CROISIERES " m’appelle pour me dire que ma commande avait bien été prise en compte. Etonnée, je lui demande si c’est possible qu’ils aient pris en compte ma commande alors que je n’avais pas saisi le code de ma carte bancaire au complet ? ! ! ! Elle affirme qu’ oui, pas de problème, mais ce serait mieux que je lui donne le code de ma carte bancaire au complet par téléphone. Je refuse. Un peu agacée, elle me dit que tous les clients lui donnent le code de leur carte bancaire par téléphone. Je continue à refuser. Elle dit que de toute façon le code avait bien été pris en compte, mais toutefois, elle allait se renseigner ! ! ! ! ! ! ! Durant toute la journée, j’ai reçu plusieurs appels sa part (malgré que je lui aie dit clairement que j’étais au travail et que je ne pouvais pas être dérangée tout le temps), courtois et pressants. Elle insistait que je pouvais donner mon code bancaire par téléphone en toute sécurité, qu’il restait qu’une seule chambre et qu’ils allaient probablement m’attribuer une chambre mieux placée que celle que je souhaitais acheter. Nous avons également échangé plusieurs mails où elle m’indiquait un prix de 170 euros plus élevé que celui que j’avais vu. J’étais toutefois prête à accepter le prix, mais pas à donner mon code par téléphone. Beaucoup moins aimable, elle me dit que je devais alors refaire ma résa sur Internet, car la commande n’avait pas été prise en compte. J’ai payé 170 euros de moins, que le prix qu’elle m’indiquait ! ! ! Ceci dit, je me suis quand même fait avoir ; car en suivant ses conseils et avec le stresse qu’elle m’a mis, j’ai pris l’assurance alors que je n’avais pas besoin. Avec ma carte bancaire, j’ai la même assurance qu’ils proposent. Plus tard, j’ai appelé le service SAV d’AB CROISIERES pour leur demander d’annuler l’assurance. Le service SAV fait la demande à " ma chargée de clientèle d’AB CROISIERES " qui … refuse l’annulation de mon assurance.
Bonne soirée
Je pars le 13 avril 2009 en croisière à travers AB CROISIERES, et j'espère sincèrement que ça se passera mieux la croisière que la réservation elle-même. J’avais fait la resa par Internet mais comme j’avais été interrompue, je n’avais pas saisi le code de ma carte bancaire au complet. Ceci c’est passé un dimanche soir. Le lendemain, " ma chargée de clientèle d’AB CROISIERES " m’appelle pour me dire que ma commande avait bien été prise en compte. Etonnée, je lui demande si c’est possible qu’ils aient pris en compte ma commande alors que je n’avais pas saisi le code de ma carte bancaire au complet ? ! ! ! Elle affirme qu’ oui, pas de problème, mais ce serait mieux que je lui donne le code de ma carte bancaire au complet par téléphone. Je refuse. Un peu agacée, elle me dit que tous les clients lui donnent le code de leur carte bancaire par téléphone. Je continue à refuser. Elle dit que de toute façon le code avait bien été pris en compte, mais toutefois, elle allait se renseigner ! ! ! ! ! ! ! Durant toute la journée, j’ai reçu plusieurs appels sa part (malgré que je lui aie dit clairement que j’étais au travail et que je ne pouvais pas être dérangée tout le temps), courtois et pressants. Elle insistait que je pouvais donner mon code bancaire par téléphone en toute sécurité, qu’il restait qu’une seule chambre et qu’ils allaient probablement m’attribuer une chambre mieux placée que celle que je souhaitais acheter. Nous avons également échangé plusieurs mails où elle m’indiquait un prix de 170 euros plus élevé que celui que j’avais vu. J’étais toutefois prête à accepter le prix, mais pas à donner mon code par téléphone. Beaucoup moins aimable, elle me dit que je devais alors refaire ma résa sur Internet, car la commande n’avait pas été prise en compte. J’ai payé 170 euros de moins, que le prix qu’elle m’indiquait ! ! ! Ceci dit, je me suis quand même fait avoir ; car en suivant ses conseils et avec le stresse qu’elle m’a mis, j’ai pris l’assurance alors que je n’avais pas besoin. Avec ma carte bancaire, j’ai la même assurance qu’ils proposent. Plus tard, j’ai appelé le service SAV d’AB CROISIERES pour leur demander d’annuler l’assurance. Le service SAV fait la demande à " ma chargée de clientèle d’AB CROISIERES " qui … refuse l’annulation de mon assurance.
Bonne soirée
Bonjour,
J'ai réservé une croisière pour mes parents auprès de promovacances. Le départ est le 13 juin de MArseilles.
Pouvez vous me dire si tout s'est bien passé ?
Quand avez vous reçu les convocations ?
Quels sont les délais d'attente en gare maritimes ?
Je vous remercie pour votre réponse
Cordialement
Je vous remercie pour votre réponse
Cordialement
bonjour
nous avons réservé par internet une croisière avec promo vacances - croisières odyssée ionienne.
pour l'instant nous recherchons nous mêmes des personnes qui auraient fait une croisière sur le le louis majecty, mais nous n'avons pas de réponse
nous partons fin mai, si vous avez des renseignements à nous donner, surtout n'hésitez pas bonne soirée
merci d'avance
nous avons réservé par internet une croisière avec promo vacances - croisières odyssée ionienne.
pour l'instant nous recherchons nous mêmes des personnes qui auraient fait une croisière sur le le louis majecty, mais nous n'avons pas de réponse
nous partons fin mai, si vous avez des renseignements à nous donner, surtout n'hésitez pas bonne soirée
merci d'avance
bonjour
nous avons réservé par internet une croisière avec promo vacances - croisières odyssée ionienne.
pour l'instant nous recherchons nous mêmes des personnes qui auraient fait une croisière sur le le louis majecty, mais nous n'avons pas de réponse
nous partons fin mai, si vous avez des renseignements à nous donner, surtout n'hésitez pas bonne soirée
merci d'avance
bonsoir je fais également cette croisière départ le 22 mai🙂
nous avons réservé par internet une croisière avec promo vacances - croisières odyssée ionienne.
pour l'instant nous recherchons nous mêmes des personnes qui auraient fait une croisière sur le le louis majecty, mais nous n'avons pas de réponse
nous partons fin mai, si vous avez des renseignements à nous donner, surtout n'hésitez pas bonne soirée
merci d'avance
bonsoir je fais également cette croisière départ le 22 mai🙂
Bonjour,
Moi aussi j'ai réservé ma toute première croisière via le net en Belgique et je me suis retrouvée inscrite chez Vacances croisière. L'acompte a été prélevé par AB Cruise et j'ai du téphoner à NICE car je ne recevais aucun courrier concernant le solde su voyage ...
On m'a répondu qu'un courrier avait automatiquement été envoyé pour me "rappellé" le prélèvement ... mais rien n'ai arrivé . J'ai aussi appris que mon conseillé voyage ne travaillait plus pour eux ... Une charmante demoiselle m'a donné son e-mail, j'ose espérer que les autres documents suivront
Je pars le O3 avril pour les Caraïbes avec ROyal Caribbean.
Nicole
Moi aussi j'ai réservé ma toute première croisière via le net en Belgique et je me suis retrouvée inscrite chez Vacances croisière. L'acompte a été prélevé par AB Cruise et j'ai du téphoner à NICE car je ne recevais aucun courrier concernant le solde su voyage ...
On m'a répondu qu'un courrier avait automatiquement été envoyé pour me "rappellé" le prélèvement ... mais rien n'ai arrivé . J'ai aussi appris que mon conseillé voyage ne travaillait plus pour eux ... Une charmante demoiselle m'a donné son e-mail, j'ose espérer que les autres documents suivront
Je pars le O3 avril pour les Caraïbes avec ROyal Caribbean.
Nicole
Bonjour à tous,
Je me permets de partager mon expérience avec promovacances, que je trouve vraiment malhonnête. Promovacances se croit tout permis simplement parce que c'est le n°1 des Tour opérateurs et agences de voyages en France. Ils font ballader leurs pauvres clients en vendant des chambres d'hôtel parfois même des sièges d'avion qu'ils ne possèdent même pas. Un hotel est plein donc pas de chambre dispo mais ils continuent de vendre leurs voyages en ligne. Sans compter le surbooking dans l'avion. C'est inadmissible je trouve !
Je me permets de partager mon expérience avec promovacances, que je trouve vraiment malhonnête. Promovacances se croit tout permis simplement parce que c'est le n°1 des Tour opérateurs et agences de voyages en France. Ils font ballader leurs pauvres clients en vendant des chambres d'hôtel parfois même des sièges d'avion qu'ils ne possèdent même pas. Un hotel est plein donc pas de chambre dispo mais ils continuent de vendre leurs voyages en ligne. Sans compter le surbooking dans l'avion. C'est inadmissible je trouve !
bonsoir.
hélàs, ces pratiques de surbooking existent aussi ailleurs. chez air france par exemple. c'est courant de vendre plus de billets que de places dans l'avion. ca leur permet de réduire les risques de sièges vides et de perdre de l'argent. le problème c'est que si tout le monde est la, certains restent sur le carreau... 🤪
hélàs, ces pratiques de surbooking existent aussi ailleurs. chez air france par exemple. c'est courant de vendre plus de billets que de places dans l'avion. ca leur permet de réduire les risques de sièges vides et de perdre de l'argent. le problème c'est que si tout le monde est la, certains restent sur le carreau... 🤪
j'ai aussi réservé ma croisière par internet sur Promovacances pour le prix intéressant et parce que j'ai toujours acheté mes billets d'avion ou voyages chez eux sans aucune déception.
Pour la croisière j'ai validé via internet, une hôtesse m'a rappelée 30 mns plus tard pour confirmer mon achat, a appelé Costa pour les dispos, et m'a rappelé 5 mns plus tard en me confirmant, elle a même obtenu un surclassement. Effectivement les documents de voyages reçus ensuite sont de ABCroisières. Tout reçu dans les temps.
Je n'ai pas eu de problème, la prestation correspondait bien à mon achat.
Pour la croisière j'ai validé via internet, une hôtesse m'a rappelée 30 mns plus tard pour confirmer mon achat, a appelé Costa pour les dispos, et m'a rappelé 5 mns plus tard en me confirmant, elle a même obtenu un surclassement. Effectivement les documents de voyages reçus ensuite sont de ABCroisières. Tout reçu dans les temps.
Je n'ai pas eu de problème, la prestation correspondait bien à mon achat.
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Hello,
We’re back from this cruise.
Boarding in Dunkirk: The doors opened around 12 PM. Since we were a bit early, I asked if my husband, who uses a walker, could wait inside instead of outside. I left him with the two suitcases and our two backpacks in the small hall while I parked the car in the reserved CFC parking lot for 10 € per day.
The shuttle that was supposed to take people from the parking lot to the model pavilion was supposed to arrive in 5 minutes, but after 15 minutes, nothing. After waiting 15 minutes, I saw a man walking and asked if I could follow him. In 15 minutes, we arrived, and still no sign of the shuttle—it must have passed us. Arrived at the model pavilion.
My husband had already checked in the suitcases with the help of a CFC staff member. The remaining formalities were completed quickly. We were on board by 12:15 PM. Headed to the buffet on deck 11 and waited in a lounge to access our cabin.
At 2 PM, we discovered our balcony cabin on deck 9 at the rear: spacious with a large balcony compared to MSC/COSTA.
Since we were at the rear, cabin 9202, there was always an issue with elevator number 4: "priority."
Elevator number 2 stops at deck 10... and elevator number 3 was often out of order, leaving only number 1 for those with mobility issues to reach the buffet, especially for people who struggle with stairs. Note: only one child on board and lots of "gray hair."
DAY 2: At sea. Lots of activities offered.
Day 3: GOTHENBURG (Sweden). Sunny, 19°C at 11 AM.
Excursion booked with CFC: Gothenburg and Haga for all.
Interesting visit with a great guide. The HAGA district, in our opinion, is full of cobblestones and nothing special, not suitable for people using a cane or wheelchair. Elevator number 3 was out of order again.
Day 4: Copenhagen. 15°C in the morning, showers in the afternoon.
We didn’t book an excursion since we’d already stopped here with CFC in 2025, and based on advice from this forum, we took the hop-on/hop-off bus right in front of the ship. I still went to see the Little Mermaid again.
No TV, but the elevator was fixed.
DAY 5: At sea. Still no TV.
DAY 6: GDANSK (Poland). 15°C, rain all day.
There’s a shuttle to get to the city center.
We took the excursion: Panorama of Gdansk.
The guide left us at the entrance of the city center for 45 minutes, telling us what to visit. Meet-up for the rest of the tour at 3 PM. The bus left at 3:15 PM to cover 10 km to see St. Mary’s Cathedral. We arrived at 4:16 PM... The guide said there are often traffic jams in that direction. We had 10 minutes on site before heading to see the lighthouse and the Westerplatte monument, where we also had 10 minutes.
Many of us wondered why we didn’t do the tour in the opposite direction since they knew there would be traffic...
I went to reception to complain about the organization. The staff member read me the program: we were supposed to start with the lighthouse, then go to the cathedral and stay for 30 minutes before heading to the center of Gdansk for a short guided walk with some free time to buy souvenirs, etc.
The guide did the complete opposite of what was planned and didn’t even give us a guided tour—just dropped us off in the city...
DAY 7: Bornholm Island (Denmark). 14°C, a few sunny spells.
We saw in the excursions that there was a walking tour of RØNNE. So, like many others, we explored on our own. There was a small orchestra welcoming us at the port and two people with city maps. We took the shuttle to leave the port—it ran every 15 minutes. The tourist office was next to the "shuttle bus." A pleasant visit at our own pace.
DAY 8: KIEL (Germany). 18–23°C, nice weather.
We took the "Kiel for all" excursion. Great guide and interesting visits.
The port is in the city, and in 10 minutes, we were in the city center by following a blue line on the ground from the port. Elevator 3 was stuck again... and the TV was back.
DAY 9: At sea. Elevator 3 works.
DAY 10: At sea. Elevator 3 is out of order again...
DAY 11: Disembarkation in Dunkirk.
Cabins had to be vacated by 7:30 AM. Buffet open until 9 AM.
Elevator number 1 was "reserved," leaving only number 2, which doesn’t go up to deck 11... a problem for people with mobility issues who had to cross the entire deck 11 and try to use one of the four working elevators at the front, which were crowded.
My opinion: Interesting stops.
The onboard staff were always welcoming, smiling, and mostly French-speaking.
Evening shows were better than in March/April 2025—better singers, dancers, and presenters, and the costumes were improved.
I liked the "magician" shows less.
There were three onboard lectures by a very cultured person, but they went off-topic and were too historical for my taste. I didn’t attend the other two; my husband went to the second but not the third.
For this cruise, there was a bridge theme, but we’re not players or interested.
We didn’t take a drink package on board—water, coffee, tea, and herbal teas were available.
We had a water leak in our cabin the night before disembarkation. We reported it, and after the technical staff came (with a translator who didn’t speak English), we were asked to leave the cabin for a while for repairs. We went to a lounge, and after 1.5 hours, I checked in at reception. The repair took longer than expected... we had to change cabins... not ideal the night before disembarkation. No balcony cabins were available, so we got an ocean-view cabin, 6075, with a bathtub (impossible for both of us to use). We packed our suitcases, took a shower in our cabin, and moved to the new one. Noise from chairs until 12:30 AM because the cabin was under a lounge, and constant ventilation noise in the hallway... sleep was hard to come by. Disembarkation: Well organized. We were helped with transporting the two suitcases and bags to the waiting room while I took the shuttle to get the car. Guylène
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
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.
2 essential rules:
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 / /
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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NUMBER OF CRUISES 2026: JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER
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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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.
Hi everyone on the cruising forum,
I’m looking to get in touch with someone who’s been on an Arctic Cruise aboard the ship POLARFRONT, operated by the French company "LATITUDE BLANCHE", for some info.
https://www.latitudeblanche.com/voyages-grandnord-polarfront/
I already posted a similar message here 2-3 months ago, and it mysteriously disappeared... ??
Hoping for a response this time.
Best to all,
Puma2A
...
I’m looking to get in touch with someone who’s been on an Arctic Cruise aboard the ship POLARFRONT, operated by the French company "LATITUDE BLANCHE", for some info.
https://www.latitudeblanche.com/voyages-grandnord-polarfront/
I already posted a similar message here 2-3 months ago, and it mysteriously disappeared... ??
Hoping for a response this time.
Best to all,
Puma2A
...
Hi there, I was wondering if anyone has ever taken a cruise with this PO Cruise company.
Would love to hear your thoughts!
They’ve got some great itineraries for Norway.
Hello,
We’ll be sailing on the Renaissance with CFC to southern Norway from July 4 to 11, 2026, departing from Dunkirk (the cruise was booked through "Planète Croisière").
When entering some personal details or pre-selecting options on the CFC website, I’m wondering about the "optional" categories for drinks and WiFi.
I’m actually a bit surprised by these extra charges, as we weren’t used to them on other cruises (Australis in Patagonia; Hurtigruten’s Coastal Express in Norway and Alaska; Rivages du Monde in the Arctic or on the Douro River; a Nile river cruise in Egypt), where we sometimes had access to basic drinks at meals and free WiFi when near land.
Anyway, for those who’ve already taken a CFC cruise on the Renaissance, could you share some advice? Specifically about the most basic drink package, called "Fraîcheur" (238 € for two), which doesn’t seem to be described anywhere. The "Premium" package seems excessive (490 € for two for the week) for light drinkers.
As for WiFi, it’s 10 € per day per person. While I find that price acceptable for parking our car in Dunkirk, it feels overpriced here (especially since it was free on the Nordlys "Coastal Express" just 3 or 4 years ago).
So, I’d love to hear from experienced cruisers who’ve been on this ship!
Looking forward to seeing the excursion prices, which should be available soon! 😐
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
Hi there,
I’d love to hear your thoughts on this cruise and its slightly unusual itinerary.
Also, what do you think about the price?
Good deal or too expensive?
Thanks
We're considering a new cruise soon and would like to try the Renaissance.
The uniqueness of the promenade cabins appeals to us, but could anyone give us some insights on the following points:
- Is the glass door sufficiently tinted to prevent outsiders from seeing into the cabin?
- Is the soundproofing good enough to block out conversations on the promenade deck?
Thanks in advance to anyone who can help!
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
Bonsoir
L'eau sur les lavabos des cabines est-elle potable ?
L'eau sur les lavabos des cabines est-elle potable ?
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
Hi,
We received a promotion from our CFC agency offering cruises at up to 40-100% off, and among other details: CFC organizes parking for departures from Dunkirk.
"Unattended parking located about 12 minutes away, fenced off with barriers, at a rate of 10 € per day. Drop off passengers and luggage at the Model Pavilion, and a CFC shuttle will take you from the parking lot to the Model Pavilion every 15-20 minutes. Same for disembarkation. You can book through your agency or on their website. No refunds if the booking is canceled; payment is due at reservation."
Have a great day,
Guylène
PS: Personally, we’d rather keep our vehicle in a free, supervised parking lot and take a taxi to the Model Pavilion.
Hi there,
In June we’re taking a cruise called "Pearls of the Baltic" on board Renaissance CFC Cruises—with stops in Kiel (Germany), Gdańsk (Poland), Rønne (Bornholm), Copenhagen (Denmark), and Gothenburg (Sweden).
This layover in Gothenburg doesn’t really inspire me—could you tell me what’s worth seeing? Are there locals offering excursions around the area by van right when you leave the port, like you often see on Caribbean cruises?
I saw there’s a hop-on hop-off bus, but I’m not sure if there’s a stop near the terminal.
What are your suggestions? Thanks in advance! Best regards,
This layover in Gothenburg doesn’t really inspire me—could you tell me what’s worth seeing? Are there locals offering excursions around the area by van right when you leave the port, like you often see on Caribbean cruises?
I saw there’s a hop-on hop-off bus, but I’m not sure if there’s a stop near the terminal.
What are your suggestions? Thanks in advance! Best regards,
Hi! On June 10th, we’re heading off on a 10-day Baltic Sea cruise with CFC Cruises’ *Renaissance*. We’ll be stopping in Copenhagen, and we’re planning to take the City Sightseeing hop-on hop-off buses to explore the city with multiple stops. Could anyone tell me which quay cruise ships usually dock at and how to get from the quay to the nearest stop to board the tour bus? Thanks for your tips and suggestions!
Hi everyone,
Would you have any tips for excursions on the MSC Splendida cruise: Marseille / Livorno / Cagliari / Palermo / Malta / Barcelona
Is it possible to do some excursions on our own?
Thanks in advance,
Have a great evening
Patrick
Would you have any tips for excursions on the MSC Splendida cruise: Marseille / Livorno / Cagliari / Palermo / Malta / Barcelona
Is it possible to do some excursions on our own?
Thanks in advance,
Have a great evening
Patrick
hi there
A group of friends and I are going on a CroisiEurope cruise along the Danube in September, from Vienna to Bucharest.
The excursions are optional and, in my opinion, pricey. I’m convinced we can manage on our own...
* In Vienna, is it easy to visit the city and Schönbrunn Palace in one day? (Since we only have a day, is it better to explore the palace grounds or the interior?) ...97 €
* In Bratislava, is visiting the castle and hiking in the Little Carpathians worth it? ...79 €
* Budapest: Széchenyi Baths ...119 € and the Great Market Hall ...84 €
* Kalocsa: the Puszta nature reserve and a horseback riding show ...76 €
* Novi Sad: a panoramic bus tour followed by a walk to Petrovaradin Fortress ...41 €
* Ruse: visiting the Rusenski Lom Valley ...43 €
For all these cities, can we get around on our own? If so, should we take a bus, a taxi, or is it enough to be good walkers? (Share all your tips!)
Thanks in advance for your feedback.
Best regards