Bonjour , à vous tous qui revenez d'une croisière sur le MSC Musica ces derniers mois, pourriez-vous nous faire part de qqs impressions et donner qqs conseils , spécialement sur les excursions..
- que choisir entre croisières MSC vendues à bord ou se débrouiller localement avec petites agences , chauffeurs de taxi...
d'ailleurs peut-on se débrouiller localement ou est- ce la galère quand un énorme paquebot "lâche" plusieurs milliers de
personnes sur une petite île ?
- quelles excursions conseillez-vous / déconseillez-vous ? pour chaque île, si vous avez le temps de détailler ?
(nous arrivons et repartons de La Romana le 1er mars et c'est notre première croisière, mis à part les ferries )
sinon :
- 2-3 choses à prendre impérativement / ou à ne pas prendre car superflues , dans les valises ?
- le Petit Futé dit que les croisiéristes s'habillent à bord pour les dîners/les spectacles.. exact ?
- pour le liquide vaut-il mieux avoir des dollars US ?
1 ou 2 remarques concernant des points qui pourraient nous faciliter les choses et auxquelles on ne pense pas
nécessairement quand on est novice en matière de croisière sur bateau de cette taille et pour cette destination .
Merci d'avance à ceux qui voudront bien prendre le temps de répondre .
Bonsoir
J'ai fait cette croisière l'année dernière sur ce bateau et je repars le 8 mars, si vous voulez faire les excursions par vous même aucun problème: Taxi collectif a St Martin, Antigua, Tortolla, arrivée en ville pour la guadeloupe et Martinique, pour St Lucie il y a une agence locale Cosol Tours qui vous un tour d'île pour moins cher que Msc.
Et oui il vous faut beaucoup plus de dollars que d'euros 😉
Regardez mon blog cela vous donnera une idée et des infos😉
Bonjour,
Si j'ai un conseil à donner à un novice, c'est de ne pas prendre de serviettes de bain ou de plage . Elles sont fournies par le bateau et changées tous les jours si besoin. De même pour le produit douche et shampooing
pensez que vous aurez la taxe de séjour à payer sur place : en général 8,5 euros par jour et par personne, moitié moins pour les enfants. Je le précise car certains s'étonnent encore car mal renseignés !
pour les escales vous pourrez tout faire par vous même avec un minimum de préparation grâce au forum : lisez les compte rendus des personnes qui reviennent de cette croisière, il y en a plein😉
Le soir, bermudas et tong sont interdits au restaurant. Tenues de ville ou tenues habillées certains soirs sont conseillés mais non obligatoires (mais c'est sympa de jouer le jeu !)
Il vaut mieux partir avec des dollars américains. Les tours de l'ile en taxi valent généralement 25 usd par personne pour vous donner une idée. Il y en a plein à la sortie du bateau et sur chaque ile.
Bonjour Jany,
Merci pour les infos, je savais grâce au forum pour les serviettes mais je ne savais pas pour le gel douché et le shampooing. Y en a t il suffisamment pour toute la durée et est ce c’c’est de la bonne qualité ? Merci
bonjour Stéphanie,
C'est un distributeur et quand il n'y en a plus la personne qui s'occupe de la cabine en remet. Perso c'est toujours ce que j'utilise pour la douche et les cheveux et je n'ai jamais eu de problème😉
Bonjour
j'ai fait également cette croisière l'an dernier en mars également, c'est une merveilleuse période.
Ce que j'ai retenu :
bateau très grand, absolument magnifique, il faut une bonne journée pour se retrouver entre le restaurant et sa cabine.
8 bars de différents types sont présents bruyant, calme cool moderne etc, cela à des étages différents.
En fait on entre sur le bateau sur le côté c'est le niveau 1 il y a 13 étages.
Niveau 1 :
- accueil bar musical au pied d'un escalier géant cascade,
- changement argent (attention sur le bateau il prenne de gros frais) nous n'avions pas de dollar c'est dommage uniquement pour ile de saint martin, les autres iles acceptent les euros (au contraire) donc pour les dollars changez 50 euros dans votre banque avant le départ il n'y a pas grand chose à acheter enfin c'est mon avis.
- restaurant c'est immense mais le service est super. à la réservation une table vous est attribuée si vous êtes deux vous aurez une table de 4 et vous ferez connaissance, sinon vous pouvez demander à changer pour une table de 2 et au cours de la croisière, si comme nous vous faites des connaissances vous pourrez encore demander à changer de table pour être avec vos amis. (contrairement à ce que l'on m'avait dit sur le forum)
Vous aurez des soirées à thèmes les femmes sont bien habillés quelques robes longues, (ce fut mon regret de ne pas avoir osé en amener) soirée blanche (habillé en blanc) soirée italienne (porter du rouge et du vert) un collier vert fera l'affaire une cravate rouge aussi. Puis quelques surprises que je ne vous dévoile pas.
Au restaurant amenez votre appareil photo....
les autres étages sont les cabines et chaque étage correspond aussi à des bars des loisirs ily a un casino aussi magnifique. Le matin de bonne heure j'aimais me promener dans tous les étages et visiter le casino les salles de concerts et autres.
Il y a aussi un théatre tous les soirs un spectacle de 30/40 mn soit avant le diner soit après, ce qui permet une rotation de la masse de personnes mais comme c'est immense on n'a pas cette impression de trop de monde.
13 etage : les piscines, l'endroit des jeux animés de fin d'après midi - jaccuzzi et un self service ouvert de 6H à 23H, vous prenez ce que vous voulez quand vous voulez c'est compris dans le prix de la croisière et cela permet à ceux qui reviennent d'excursion de s'alimenter en attendant le diner du soir.
Autour de la piscine il y a des tables sous abri et pouvez déjeuner ou diner par contre c'est difficile de trouver de la place à certains horaires.
Pour les transats il y en a toujours de disponible et sinon sur le pont supérieur au dessus de la piscine près du solarium il y a des transats que vous pouvez demander ou prendre vous meme.
Les arrivées dans les ports au petit matin sont fabuleuses. Notamment l'arrivée à 5H sur les iles britanniques c'est ce que j'ai aimé le plus.
Pensez à prendre de quoi suspendre votre carte MSC autour du cou car on vous la demande sans arrêt pour monter ou descendre du bateau au restaurant dans les bars etc... Si vous la perdez aller de suite à l'accueil le signaler elle est votre "carte de paiement"
Tous les soirs au retour à votre cabine vous trouverez le programme du lendemain avec les horaires d'arrivée de départ la température et le thème de la soirée.
A votre arrivée sur le bateau un message dans votre cabine vous indiquera à quel pont vous rendre pour faire l'exercice de sauvetage vous devrez pendre votre gilet si vous ne le faites pas à ce moment le capitaine viendra vous obliger à le faire le lendemain car c'est obligatoire, c'est rigolo et dure 10 mn
Vous avez un fil dans la douche à tendre pour sécher votre linge
Pour les boissons, j'avais pris un forfait cocktail et un forfait bière directement à l'agence de voyage
Ce n'est pas la peine c'est le meme prix sur le bateau.
Le seul bemol c'est au moment de l'embarquement pour la première fois, nous sommes des centaines dans des files d'attente interminable on vous photographie on vous donne votre carte puis on vous oriente vers l'achat des consommations à bord soit disant moins chers.
A chaque escale en bas du bateau vous avez un employé auprès des serviettes orange (elle sont voyantes) vous en prenez et vous la rendez au retour avant de remonter à bord. A la piscine il y a aussi des serviettes à disposition
quand vous vous promenez aux escales vous reperez rapidement les gens du msc musica. les serviettes orange ne passent pas inaperçu.
Pour les visites. j'ai pris les visites MSC lorsque le temps disponible à terre était court. Car il est difficile de se débrouiller seul sauf si on est habitué à vadrouiller ce qui n'est pas mon cas.
En république dominicaine nous étions tout un groupe a faire une visite particulière que l'on nous avait conseillé c'est un français qui s'est installé en rep dom et qui organise un safari 4X4 toute la journée c'est fabuleux. On voit autre chose et cela change de la plage. Si vous êtes interessé je vous communiquerais les coordonnées.
Pour la martinique, le matin visite à pied de la ville retour au bateau pour dejeuner et l'après midi nous avons été a pied à l'embarquement d'ile en ile et avons passé l'après midi sur une plage.
Prenez la visite msc nager avec les raies. en fait elles sont autour de vous dans très peu d'eau donc aucune crainte
Prenez : des épingles à linge car la nuit sur le balcon vous pouvez mettre vos affaires à sécher mais il y a beaucoup de vent.
prenez : pour la république dominicaine des produits anti moustique pour pays tropicaux il y a la dingue la bas. Il existe pour mettre sur les vetements un anti moustique tropicaux special vetement on vaporise 1/4 h avant de mettre le vetement (super efficace) creme solaire
prenez : un ruban avec pince pour suspendre votre carte msc qui vous sera remise à l'embarquement
prenez : un ensemble autorisé par air france pour mettre vos produits de toilette
prenez : un petit sac pour le retour
La veille de votre départ du bateau
Vous trouverez sur votre lit le processus de débarquement vous devrez aller à la salle du théatre on vous dira que couleur vous serez chaque couleur correspond à des heures différentes de partir du bateau.
vous devrez laisser la veille au soir dans le couloir votre valise et accrocher le ruban qui vous sera remis à la poignée.
C'est la que le petit sac est utile. En fonction de votre journée du lendemain vous garderez les vetements dont vous avez besoins. mais surtout votre trousse de toilette au minimum car sinon à l'aéroport vous ne passerez pas si vous avez des flacons des vaporisateur des coupes ongles etc...
voilà pour l'essentiel si vous avez des questions n'hsitez pas à me mettre un mail
muriel.faye@neuf.fr
Bien cordialement et bon voyage
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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
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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!
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It takes time to fix mistakes, so THANKS TO EVERYONE for your help!
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Hello everyone,
It’s with immense sadness that I learned this morning of the passing of our friend Nathalie (nadu). Many of us knew her through this forum, which she loved so much. She enjoyed reading your travel stories, joining discussions, sharing her cruise reviews, and offering valuable advice—always with kindness, gentleness, and discretion.
For me, Nathalie was so much more than just a cruise enthusiast. She was a friend, a deeply kind person who was always there to listen, despite the many health challenges she faced with tremendous courage. We corresponded regularly, and sometimes we had the chance to visit each other’s homes or attend the cruise show together with our respective husbands.
We shared a common dream: when we both retired, we had planned to finally go on a cruise together. Life had other plans, and that trip will forever remain a journey we never had the chance to take. That thought weighs heavily on my heart today.
I’ll remember her as a gentle, generous woman who was always ready to help others. Her presence on this forum will leave a huge void, just as her friendship has in my life.
I send my sincerest thoughts to her husband, her family, and all those who had the chance to know her.
Fair winds, Nathalie. I like to think you’re now sailing on an infinitely calm sea, under an eternally blue sky. You’ll remain in our thoughts and hearts every time we talk about cruises or set off on a new journey.
Rest in peace, Nathalie.
For those who’d like to send a message of comfort and sympathy to her husband, you can send me a PM, and I’ll pass it along.
THANK YOU
Hello everyone,
So happy to be back on this Forum!
We’re heading off on another cruise—our 7th—after a 5-year break...
We’ll be leaving from Venice on April 26th with stops in Kotor, Mykonos, Santorini, and Ancona.
Could you help me plan the stops by sharing tips, tricks, and advice?
For those who already know me, you know we prefer not to take the cruise line’s excursions but instead organize everything ourselves.
Thanks in advance to everyone, and looking forward to chatting with you all!
Hello,
We’re back from this cruise.
Boarding in Dunkirk: The doors opened around 12 PM. Since we were a bit early, I asked if my husband, who uses a walker, could wait inside instead of outside. I left him with the two suitcases and our two backpacks in the small hall while I parked the car in the reserved CFC parking lot for 10 € per day.
The shuttle that was supposed to take people from the parking lot to the model pavilion was supposed to arrive in 5 minutes, but after 15 minutes, nothing. After waiting 15 minutes, I saw a man walking and asked if I could follow him. In 15 minutes, we arrived, and still no sign of the shuttle—it must have passed us. Arrived at the model pavilion.
My husband had already checked in the suitcases with the help of a CFC staff member. The remaining formalities were completed quickly. We were on board by 12:15 PM. Headed to the buffet on deck 11 and waited in a lounge to access our cabin.
At 2 PM, we discovered our balcony cabin on deck 9 at the rear: spacious with a large balcony compared to MSC/COSTA.
Since we were at the rear, cabin 9202, there was always an issue with elevator number 4: "priority."
Elevator number 2 stops at deck 10... and elevator number 3 was often out of order, leaving only number 1 for those with mobility issues to reach the buffet, especially for people who struggle with stairs. Note: only one child on board and lots of "gray hair."
DAY 2: At sea. Lots of activities offered.
Day 3: GOTHENBURG (Sweden). Sunny, 19°C at 11 AM.
Excursion booked with CFC: Gothenburg and Haga for all.
Interesting visit with a great guide. The HAGA district, in our opinion, is full of cobblestones and nothing special, not suitable for people using a cane or wheelchair. Elevator number 3 was out of order again.
Day 4: Copenhagen. 15°C in the morning, showers in the afternoon.
We didn’t book an excursion since we’d already stopped here with CFC in 2025, and based on advice from this forum, we took the hop-on/hop-off bus right in front of the ship. I still went to see the Little Mermaid again.
No TV, but the elevator was fixed.
DAY 5: At sea. Still no TV.
DAY 6: GDANSK (Poland). 15°C, rain all day.
There’s a shuttle to get to the city center.
We took the excursion: Panorama of Gdansk.
The guide left us at the entrance of the city center for 45 minutes, telling us what to visit. Meet-up for the rest of the tour at 3 PM. The bus left at 3:15 PM to cover 10 km to see St. Mary’s Cathedral. We arrived at 4:16 PM... The guide said there are often traffic jams in that direction. We had 10 minutes on site before heading to see the lighthouse and the Westerplatte monument, where we also had 10 minutes.
Many of us wondered why we didn’t do the tour in the opposite direction since they knew there would be traffic...
I went to reception to complain about the organization. The staff member read me the program: we were supposed to start with the lighthouse, then go to the cathedral and stay for 30 minutes before heading to the center of Gdansk for a short guided walk with some free time to buy souvenirs, etc.
The guide did the complete opposite of what was planned and didn’t even give us a guided tour—just dropped us off in the city...
DAY 7: Bornholm Island (Denmark). 14°C, a few sunny spells.
We saw in the excursions that there was a walking tour of RØNNE. So, like many others, we explored on our own. There was a small orchestra welcoming us at the port and two people with city maps. We took the shuttle to leave the port—it ran every 15 minutes. The tourist office was next to the "shuttle bus." A pleasant visit at our own pace.
DAY 8: KIEL (Germany). 18–23°C, nice weather.
We took the "Kiel for all" excursion. Great guide and interesting visits.
The port is in the city, and in 10 minutes, we were in the city center by following a blue line on the ground from the port. Elevator 3 was stuck again... and the TV was back.
DAY 9: At sea. Elevator 3 works.
DAY 10: At sea. Elevator 3 is out of order again...
DAY 11: Disembarkation in Dunkirk.
Cabins had to be vacated by 7:30 AM. Buffet open until 9 AM.
Elevator number 1 was "reserved," leaving only number 2, which doesn’t go up to deck 11... a problem for people with mobility issues who had to cross the entire deck 11 and try to use one of the four working elevators at the front, which were crowded.
My opinion: Interesting stops.
The onboard staff were always welcoming, smiling, and mostly French-speaking.
Evening shows were better than in March/April 2025—better singers, dancers, and presenters, and the costumes were improved.
I liked the "magician" shows less.
There were three onboard lectures by a very cultured person, but they went off-topic and were too historical for my taste. I didn’t attend the other two; my husband went to the second but not the third.
For this cruise, there was a bridge theme, but we’re not players or interested.
We didn’t take a drink package on board—water, coffee, tea, and herbal teas were available.
We had a water leak in our cabin the night before disembarkation. We reported it, and after the technical staff came (with a translator who didn’t speak English), we were asked to leave the cabin for a while for repairs. We went to a lounge, and after 1.5 hours, I checked in at reception. The repair took longer than expected... we had to change cabins... not ideal the night before disembarkation. No balcony cabins were available, so we got an ocean-view cabin, 6075, with a bathtub (impossible for both of us to use). We packed our suitcases, took a shower in our cabin, and moved to the new one. Noise from chairs until 12:30 AM because the cabin was under a lounge, and constant ventilation noise in the hallway... sleep was hard to come by.
Disembarkation: Well organized. We were helped with transporting the two suitcases and bags to the waiting room while I took the shuttle to get the car.
Guylène
Hello,
We’re taking a cruise to Northern Europe with a stop in SOUTHAMPTON.
We’d like to visit the Stonehenge site.
Is it possible to get there on our own (my husband is a wheelchair user), since the MSC excursion to Salisbury is priced at 127 € per person?
There’s also a stop in Rotterdam, and it seems there’s a "miniature village to visit" nearby. Has anyone here been there, and if so, how did you get there?
Thanks so much for your tips. Mum49
If you're traveling on the Costa Diadema from October 17th to 28th, 2026 to Lisbon, we can meet up for a drink. Share our cruising experiences, an excursion, a table...
hi there, a group of friends and I are going on a cruise at the end of June with CFC in Norway. I’d love to get some info on the different stops we’ll be making. Most of them are one-day stops (from around 10 AM to 8 PM on average). Here are the stops: Andalsnes, Trondheim, Honningsvåg, Alta, Hellesylt, Sandane, Austefjorden.
Thanks in advance to anyone who can share what there is to see or do in these places.
When I get back, I’ll post what we did—it might help others who come after us.
Also, does anyone know if the boat sticks to the arrival time in Dunkirk for catching tickets to head back south? We’ll plan a buffer just in case.
Hi there, The day before boarding the Costa Favolosa for the Norwegian Fjords cruise departing from Hamburg, I'd like to book a hotel. Which one would be the most convenient location-wise relative to the port?
Thanks in advance for your reply.
I’m looking to get in touch with someone who’s been on an Arctic Cruise aboard the ship POLARFRONT, operated by the French company "LATITUDE BLANCHE", for some info.
Hi there, I was wondering if anyone has ever taken a cruise with this PO Cruise company.
Would love to hear your thoughts!
They’ve got some great itineraries for Norway.
Hello,
We’ll be sailing on the Renaissance with CFC to southern Norway from July 4 to 11, 2026, departing from Dunkirk (the cruise was booked through "Planète Croisière").
When entering some personal details or pre-selecting options on the CFC website, I’m wondering about the "optional" categories for drinks and WiFi.
I’m actually a bit surprised by these extra charges, as we weren’t used to them on other cruises (Australis in Patagonia; Hurtigruten’s Coastal Express in Norway and Alaska; Rivages du Monde in the Arctic or on the Douro River; a Nile river cruise in Egypt), where we sometimes had access to basic drinks at meals and free WiFi when near land.
Anyway, for those who’ve already taken a CFC cruise on the Renaissance, could you share some advice? Specifically about the most basic drink package, called "Fraîcheur" (238 € for two), which doesn’t seem to be described anywhere. The "Premium" package seems excessive (490 € for two for the week) for light drinkers.
As for WiFi, it’s 10 € per day per person. While I find that price acceptable for parking our car in Dunkirk, it feels overpriced here (especially since it was free on the Nordlys "Coastal Express" just 3 or 4 years ago).
So, I’d love to hear from experienced cruisers who’ve been on this ship!
Looking forward to seeing the excursion prices, which should be available soon! 😐
Hi there,
I’m considering a cruise on this ship in the recently introduced Yacht Club category.
Have any forum members tried it?
What are your thoughts? Positive or negative? Which cabins should we go for—or avoid?
We’re already familiar with the Yacht Clubs on the Splendida, Fantasia, Preziosa, and Divina series.
We weren’t as keen on the one on the Seashore—we found it too big.
Thanks in advance for your feedback!
Best,
Claudine
Hi there,
I’d love to hear your thoughts on this cruise and its slightly unusual itinerary.
Also, what do you think about the price?
Good deal or too expensive?
Thanks
We're considering a new cruise soon and would like to try the Renaissance.
The uniqueness of the promenade cabins appeals to us, but could anyone give us some insights on the following points:
- Is the glass door sufficiently tinted to prevent outsiders from seeing into the cabin?
- Is the soundproofing good enough to block out conversations on the promenade deck?
Thanks in advance to anyone who can help!
My husband, our two teens, and I are going on a cruise on the COSTA Esmeralda at the beginning of July. We’re thinking of exploring the ports on our own. Do any of you have recent experiences or tips to share? Are there shuttles between the port and the city center? Are they free? Looking forward to hearing from you.
As promised, here’s my review of the cruise I took from the 5th to the 19th on the MSC Virtuosa.
As you know, I had initially booked a cruise with Mein Schiff departing from Dubai (from Dubai to Cape Town). It was a 22-day cruise. Due to the issues in the Persian Gulf, my cruise was canceled by Mein Schiff.
So, we started looking for a Plan B because we really wanted to go. Especially my wife, who had just had a minor procedure and needed some rest. Since she had already taken time off, she was determined to travel. However, we were looking for an affordable Plan B since we weren’t sure when Mein Schiff or the airline would reimburse us.
While browsing online, I found a 15-day cruise departing from Pointe-à-Pitre (including flights, transfers, the cruise, and drinks) for a price of 1,200 € in a Fantastica balcony cabin. We thought, *Why not?*
I should mention that I’m not usually a big fan of MSC. My last experience with them was post-Covid (I took two cruises, one in 2021 and another in 2022), and it was honestly a disaster. We didn’t want to repeat that, but after talking to Catherine, who told me she was very happy with a short Christmas cruise, we decided to give it a try.
I have to say, I was left speechless. Honestly, the cruise was absolutely perfect. There’s nothing to complain about (or just a few minor details). In terms of service and food, I felt like I was on a premium cruise line. I’d even say MSC has nothing to envy from some of those companies. While premium lines like Holland, Celebrity, and Royal are cutting back on services, I think MSC has made huge improvements. Seriously, I wasn’t expecting this at all. You’ll see what I mean as we chat more.
I won’t do a full review like I usually do because there weren’t many stops:
1. We boarded in Pointe-à-Pitre
2. We stopped in Saint-Martin
3. Then it was a direct crossing to the Azores...
This cruise was really about relaxing, even if it’s not the kind of trip we usually take.
First off, I’m not a big fan of "flight and cruise" packages. I asked if we could leave two days early, but they said it wasn’t possible. We had to take the flight, then the bus, and board the ship directly.
It’s not really my thing, but given the price we paid and since we really wanted to relax, we thought, *Why not?*
Here’s the itinerary:
Boarding in Pointe-à-Pitre
Saint-Martin
Five days at sea
The Azores
Four days at sea
Hamburg
One day at sea
Le Havre
But as I mentioned, it wasn’t about the itinerary. It was really about taking a break and unwinding. Honestly, I came back thrilled.
We’re stopping over in Rovinj this coming May, and since we’ve already visited the main sights (port, church, etc.), is there a walk we can do on our own—no boat needed—that would fill a morning?
Thanks to anyone who knows the area…
My wife and I are going on a cruise on the MS Vesteralen on August 4th. The ship stays close to the coast to deliver mail and packages. My wife is a musician and is sensitive to the movement of the boat. Which deck and cabin should we choose?
Hi there,
So, I booked this cruise...
I know CFC gets a lot of criticism—
- And that it’s not really like the ships I usually take.
But the destination really interested me...
So, I’m giving it a try...
I’m going in with an open mind, thinking I got a good deal, so I’m not expecting the same experience as when I travel with Yacht Club or The Haven.
We’ll see... soon!
hi, we’re going on a cruise with MSC Virtuosa in the Caribbean. Has anyone done this cruise before and could give us some tips for excursions on the different islands? Thanks for your help
😉Hi there,
A few months ago, CFC put the EN VOGUE experience on sale, departing from Dunkirk.
I booked this package to test the boat and onboard services for myself.
I’d read a lot of reviews mentioning numerous issues on board, so I wanted to see for myself what it was really like…
Okay, I’ll stop rambling…
The package included boarding at 6 PM on Friday, dinner, a show, an overnight stay, and breakfast.
We chose an interior cabin for this experience—since the boat wasn’t leaving the dock, we didn’t see the point in paying more… All in all, it cost 130 € per person.
My mom joined us; she got the same cabin for 130 € with no single occupancy supplement.
We’d checked in online to board faster.
We took the train to DUNKIRK, then a taxi to the shuttle pavilion—7 € for the ride.
When we arrived at the pavilion, we were told to wait because there was a connection issue with check-in. Great start…
After about ten minutes, we were finally allowed to proceed.
At the counter, they said they didn’t have our cabin cards and no record of our check-in… Very odd.
With no solution, they put us on the bus and said we’d sort it out at reception. Perfect.
We went through security, and they confiscated our water bottles—never seen that before! Then they said my mom had a corkscrew in her bag, so they searched it… but there was no corkscrew. Total amateur hour… They eventually dropped it.
We got on the bus for a ten-minute ride…
We boarded the ship with a crew member and headed to reception.
Turns out, we weren’t the only ones in this situation.
The nightmare began… Only two staff members were handling all the issues, and everything seemed complicated.
They told my mom her cabin had been given to someone else 😲.
That was the last straw…
It took forever—they had to redo the entire check-in.
Finally, they told my mom her cabin was good to go; they’d mixed her up with someone else… After a solid half-hour, we could finally head to our cabin.
I’m determined to test everything: the pool, jacuzzi, show, restaurant, spa, etc…
TO BE CONTINUED
Hi,
We received a promotion from our CFC agency offering cruises at up to 40-100% off, and among other details: CFC organizes parking for departures from Dunkirk.
"Unattended parking located about 12 minutes away, fenced off with barriers, at a rate of 10 € per day. Drop off passengers and luggage at the Model Pavilion, and a CFC shuttle will take you from the parking lot to the Model Pavilion every 15-20 minutes. Same for disembarkation. You can book through your agency or on their website. No refunds if the booking is canceled; payment is due at reservation."
Have a great day,
Guylène
PS: Personally, we’d rather keep our vehicle in a free, supervised parking lot and take a taxi to the Model Pavilion.
Hi there,
In June we’re taking a cruise called "Pearls of the Baltic" on board Renaissance CFC Cruises—with stops in Kiel (Germany), Gdańsk (Poland), Rønne (Bornholm), Copenhagen (Denmark), and Gothenburg (Sweden).
This layover in Gothenburg doesn’t really inspire me—could you tell me what’s worth seeing? Are there locals offering excursions around the area by van right when you leave the port, like you often see on Caribbean cruises?
I saw there’s a hop-on hop-off bus, but I’m not sure if there’s a stop near the terminal.
What are your suggestions? Thanks in advance!
Best regards,
Hi! On June 10th, we’re heading off on a 10-day Baltic Sea cruise with CFC Cruises’ *Renaissance*. We’ll be stopping in Copenhagen, and we’re planning to take the City Sightseeing hop-on hop-off buses to explore the city with multiple stops. Could anyone tell me which quay cruise ships usually dock at and how to get from the quay to the nearest stop to board the tour bus? Thanks for your tips and suggestions!
Hi there,
I'm looking at a cruise in the north.
Hi there, I was wondering if anyone has ever taken a cruise with this PO Cruise company.
Would love to hear your thoughts!
They’ve got some great itineraries for Norway.
Hi there,
So, I booked this cruise...
I know CFC gets a lot of criticism—
- And that it’s not really like the ships I usually take.
But the destination really interested me...
So, I’m giving it a try...
I’m going in with an open mind, thinking I got a good deal, so I’m not expecting the same experience as when I travel with Yacht Club or The Haven.
We’ll see... soon!