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bonjour
qui a déjà voyagé sur le msc orchestra au départ de marseille
je souterais avoir des renseignements sur ce bateau
merci d'avance
jacky
Croisière sur le MSC Orchestra
by Jacmarc
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Je reviens tout juste d'une croisiere sur le msc orchestra. le bateau est tout simplement splendide evec un personnel à votre ecoute et ce qui est interressant ce qu'ils sont nombreux à parler francais au niveau du bureau d'information.
tout ce que je peux vous dire c'est que vous ne serez pas deçut de votre voyage 🙂
marion
Bonjour, nous avons voyagé sur MSC Orchstra en juin dernier et il est effectivement extraordinaire. Tout à bord est raffiné. On est loin des bateaux clinquants américains.
Pr info, il y a un coffre fort gratuit ds chaque chambre.
Pr le restaurant, nous n'avons pas eu le choix mais les 2 sont tres bien.
Nous etions dans l'ibiscus et nous avons seulement pris un petit dejeuner dans l'autre. Mais il semble tres agréable aussi.
Je repars en juin prochain mais sur Constellation cette fois. Nous avons longuement hésité pour partir sur votre croisière sur orchestra mais commenous connaissons deje le navire nous avons préféré une autre aventure.
En revanche, désolé mais nous sommes partis en méditterranée orientale donc je ne peux pas vos aider pour les escales.
A bientot,
Pr info, il y a un coffre fort gratuit ds chaque chambre.
Pr le restaurant, nous n'avons pas eu le choix mais les 2 sont tres bien.
Nous etions dans l'ibiscus et nous avons seulement pris un petit dejeuner dans l'autre. Mais il semble tres agréable aussi.
Je repars en juin prochain mais sur Constellation cette fois. Nous avons longuement hésité pour partir sur votre croisière sur orchestra mais commenous connaissons deje le navire nous avons préféré une autre aventure.
En revanche, désolé mais nous sommes partis en méditterranée orientale donc je ne peux pas vos aider pour les escales.
A bientot,
NAPOLEON BONAPARTE 2000 (mini-cruise), NORWAY 2001, MSC ORCHESTRA 2007, CELEBRITY CONSTELLATION 2008, BELEM (stage) 2009, MSC SPLENDIDA 2009, NORWEGIAN EPIC mai 2011, NORWEGIAN EPIC juillet 2011, NORWEGIAN EPIC 2012, NORWEGIAN EPIC 2013
bonjour jacky,
je pense que j'ai fait la meme croisiere que vous mais à bord du costa fortuna, il y a beaucoup de choses a voir au niveau de vos excursions:
naples je vous conseille de faire capri c'est un joli petit village de pecheur trés typique et depaysant.des ferry sont juste à coté du port de debarquement
Palerme le centre ville cache de joli petit coin malheureusement je l'ai visité sous la pluie mais cest une grande ville bien pour faire du shopping.le port est directement en centre ville
tunis je vous conseille de faire la medina de tunis et sans oublier le village de sidi bousaid manifique les maisons sont blanches et bleues j'en garde un merveilleux souvenir.si vous ne prenez pas lexcursion avec msc prenez un taxi il vous fera le tour de tunis sidibousaid et egalement carthage pour environ 60€.
Palma la veille ville est superbe une cathédrale magnifique on est mloin de s'imaginer qu'une ville peut etre si grande dans une ile.le port est assez loin du centre ville normalement le bateau mais en place des systemes de navettes de bus 5€ par personne
barcelone le port est egalement loin du centre ville des navettes sont prevues pour le meme prix que palma.noubliez pas de faire les ramblas et d'admirer l'architecture des immeubles
en ce qui concerne le restaurant vous ne pouvez pas choisir entre les 2 moi j'etais au villa berghese les serveurs sont trés sympa est les repas tres copieux. la nourriture est excatement la meme que dans l'autre restaurant l'ibiscus
sur ce je vous souhaite une agréable croisisere et un bon sejour
marion
marion
Bonjour à tous,
Nous sommes revenus de croisière depuis quelques jours. Le circuit fait a été celui de la méditerranée occidentale. Voici nos premières impressions :
A partir du moment où nous avons donné les bagages à la gare de Nice, nous n’avons eu aucune manipulation de valises jusqu’à ce que on les retrouve à la porte de la cabine.
Le bateau : magnifique. Nous étions dans une cabine avec balcon située à l’arrière du bateau au 8e pont.
Le personnel est souriant et à l’écoute de tous. On ne peut que faire des éloges. En ce qui nous concerne, le personnel du restaurant (Hibiscus) et de la cabine était parfait.
Nous avons eu la chance d’avoir beau temps pendant la durée de la croisière (du 20/02 au 03/03) et nous avons pu profiter à bord des installations mises à disposition (chaises longues…)
Concernant la nourriture, rien à redire aussi bien pour la qualité que la quantité. A noter les super buffets de minuit.
Les spectacles du soir sont de très bonne qualité mais un peu court (30 mn en moyenne) dans une salle de spectacle magnifique. C’est vraiment dommage qu’il n’y ait pas eu de programmation de films. On pouvait louer des films sur la télé de chambre en payant 10 € par film.
Lors de la croisière, il y a eu des ventes aux enchères de tableaux et lithographies (Dali, Chagall….) dont les prix étaient beaucoup plus abordables que sur les croisières Costa (info donnée par les habitués de Costa).
Les points qui nous ont gêné sont :
· Nous étions environ 150 français pour 3000 passagers : beaucoup d’allemands et d’italiens. Ce n’était donc pas une croisière francophone et de ce fait les animations de journée étaient destinées à la majorité. Sur ce point, nous nous sommes sentis marginaux et un peu délaissés et c’est vrai que nous avons estimé que l’équipe d’animation était nulle et inexistante pour les français. Par contre, les jours de mer, le matin et l’après midi il y avait un atelier animé par Joe Magic qui était super : fabrication de bijoux, fleurs en crépon…..
· les forfaits sauna, hammam, jacuzzi en intérieur sont excessifs : 180 € par personne pour la durée de la croisière.
· Les bonnes glaces sont aussi payantes ainsi que le café expresso. Concernant les glaces, il y en avait à tous les repas de midi pris au restaurant « villa Borghèse ».
· L’ensemble des boissons sont payantes à l’exception de l’eau en carafe qui est potable et bonne. Il faut compter 2.50 € la bouteille d’eau bouchée gazeuse ou pas.
· Le prix d’une photo est de 20 €, ou 2 à 30 € ou 3 à 40 € : on a trouvé assez cher et pas de soldes en fin de croisière. Destruction de l’ensemble des photos restantes.
· Les excursions sont relativement chères : on s’est organisé par nous-mêmes.
Voici quelques informations concernant les escales :
Barcelone : MSC met à disposition une navette pour sortir du port (6 €). Par contre, il y avait la possibilité de prendre le bus du port. Escale trop courte : ½ journée.
Casablanca : Pas de navette pour sortir du port. Possibilité de prendre un taxi pour 2 H 30 de visite à 60 € le taxi pour 4 personnes. Escale vraiment trop longue mais je pense que c’est voulu pour pouvoir vendre des excursions pour aller à Marrakech ou à Fès….
Santa Cruz de Tenerife : Navette du port gratuite. La ville peut se faire à pied.
Funchal : A la descente du bateau, que des taxis. Pour aller aux arrêts de bus, il faut compter 20 mn environ à pied, autrement le taxi à 7 € 50. Possibilité de prendre le bus panoramique à partir de 10 H qui fait le tour de la ville (10 €). Attention deux bus : le jaune et le bleu. Le bleu a le circuit de la ville et va jusqu’à Camara de Lobos. Il existe également d’autres bus touristiques qui font des visites de l’ile sur 4 H et qui partent à 9 H 30 de Funchal (prix : 20 €). Attention, ces bus ne circulent pas tous les jours. Il existe trois trajets.
Malaga : MSC a mis une navette pour sortir du port (4 € par personne). Pas de navette du port. Là aussi il y a un bus touristique qui fait le tour de la ville (15 € par personne pour environ 1 H 30 de circuit) La partie ouest de la ville est moins intéressante. La partie centrale touristique est souvent piétonnière aussi le bus ne passe pas. On voit les bâtiments ou monuments de plus loin. Il faut vraiment s’arrêter et visiter à pied. L’intérieur de la cathédrale est magnifique (entrée : 2, 50 € par personne).
Civitavecchia : escale un peu courte ½ journée car Rome se trouve à 50 kms. Navette gratuite pour sortir du port. Ensuite la gare se trouve à 10 mn à pied. Possibilité d’aller à Rome en train. Bien regarder les horaires et prendre une marge conséquente pour le retour car les trains italiens sont souvent en retard. En discutant avec une guide, elle m’a dit que les trains avaient souvent des retards inférieurs à 30 mn car au-delà il y avait un remboursement des voyageurs. Il faut compter 10 € par voyage pour aller à Rome Termini. A la sortie de la gare, possibilité de prendre le bus touristique pour environ 16 € et pour une durée de trajet de 2 H.
Nous sommes revenus de croisière depuis quelques jours. Le circuit fait a été celui de la méditerranée occidentale. Voici nos premières impressions :
A partir du moment où nous avons donné les bagages à la gare de Nice, nous n’avons eu aucune manipulation de valises jusqu’à ce que on les retrouve à la porte de la cabine.
Le bateau : magnifique. Nous étions dans une cabine avec balcon située à l’arrière du bateau au 8e pont.
Le personnel est souriant et à l’écoute de tous. On ne peut que faire des éloges. En ce qui nous concerne, le personnel du restaurant (Hibiscus) et de la cabine était parfait.
Nous avons eu la chance d’avoir beau temps pendant la durée de la croisière (du 20/02 au 03/03) et nous avons pu profiter à bord des installations mises à disposition (chaises longues…)
Concernant la nourriture, rien à redire aussi bien pour la qualité que la quantité. A noter les super buffets de minuit.
Les spectacles du soir sont de très bonne qualité mais un peu court (30 mn en moyenne) dans une salle de spectacle magnifique. C’est vraiment dommage qu’il n’y ait pas eu de programmation de films. On pouvait louer des films sur la télé de chambre en payant 10 € par film.
Lors de la croisière, il y a eu des ventes aux enchères de tableaux et lithographies (Dali, Chagall….) dont les prix étaient beaucoup plus abordables que sur les croisières Costa (info donnée par les habitués de Costa).
Les points qui nous ont gêné sont :
· Nous étions environ 150 français pour 3000 passagers : beaucoup d’allemands et d’italiens. Ce n’était donc pas une croisière francophone et de ce fait les animations de journée étaient destinées à la majorité. Sur ce point, nous nous sommes sentis marginaux et un peu délaissés et c’est vrai que nous avons estimé que l’équipe d’animation était nulle et inexistante pour les français. Par contre, les jours de mer, le matin et l’après midi il y avait un atelier animé par Joe Magic qui était super : fabrication de bijoux, fleurs en crépon…..
· les forfaits sauna, hammam, jacuzzi en intérieur sont excessifs : 180 € par personne pour la durée de la croisière.
· Les bonnes glaces sont aussi payantes ainsi que le café expresso. Concernant les glaces, il y en avait à tous les repas de midi pris au restaurant « villa Borghèse ».
· L’ensemble des boissons sont payantes à l’exception de l’eau en carafe qui est potable et bonne. Il faut compter 2.50 € la bouteille d’eau bouchée gazeuse ou pas.
· Le prix d’une photo est de 20 €, ou 2 à 30 € ou 3 à 40 € : on a trouvé assez cher et pas de soldes en fin de croisière. Destruction de l’ensemble des photos restantes.
· Les excursions sont relativement chères : on s’est organisé par nous-mêmes.
Voici quelques informations concernant les escales :
Barcelone : MSC met à disposition une navette pour sortir du port (6 €). Par contre, il y avait la possibilité de prendre le bus du port. Escale trop courte : ½ journée.
Casablanca : Pas de navette pour sortir du port. Possibilité de prendre un taxi pour 2 H 30 de visite à 60 € le taxi pour 4 personnes. Escale vraiment trop longue mais je pense que c’est voulu pour pouvoir vendre des excursions pour aller à Marrakech ou à Fès….
Santa Cruz de Tenerife : Navette du port gratuite. La ville peut se faire à pied.
Funchal : A la descente du bateau, que des taxis. Pour aller aux arrêts de bus, il faut compter 20 mn environ à pied, autrement le taxi à 7 € 50. Possibilité de prendre le bus panoramique à partir de 10 H qui fait le tour de la ville (10 €). Attention deux bus : le jaune et le bleu. Le bleu a le circuit de la ville et va jusqu’à Camara de Lobos. Il existe également d’autres bus touristiques qui font des visites de l’ile sur 4 H et qui partent à 9 H 30 de Funchal (prix : 20 €). Attention, ces bus ne circulent pas tous les jours. Il existe trois trajets.
Malaga : MSC a mis une navette pour sortir du port (4 € par personne). Pas de navette du port. Là aussi il y a un bus touristique qui fait le tour de la ville (15 € par personne pour environ 1 H 30 de circuit) La partie ouest de la ville est moins intéressante. La partie centrale touristique est souvent piétonnière aussi le bus ne passe pas. On voit les bâtiments ou monuments de plus loin. Il faut vraiment s’arrêter et visiter à pied. L’intérieur de la cathédrale est magnifique (entrée : 2, 50 € par personne).
Civitavecchia : escale un peu courte ½ journée car Rome se trouve à 50 kms. Navette gratuite pour sortir du port. Ensuite la gare se trouve à 10 mn à pied. Possibilité d’aller à Rome en train. Bien regarder les horaires et prendre une marge conséquente pour le retour car les trains italiens sont souvent en retard. En discutant avec une guide, elle m’a dit que les trains avaient souvent des retards inférieurs à 30 mn car au-delà il y avait un remboursement des voyageurs. Il faut compter 10 € par voyage pour aller à Rome Termini. A la sortie de la gare, possibilité de prendre le bus touristique pour environ 16 € et pour une durée de trajet de 2 H.
Bonjour jako69
Je viens de lire avec grand intéret ton "rapport de croisiere".
Nous allons faire cette croisiere en decembre sur le tout nouveau msc poesia. Etant donné que c'est notre premiere croisiere nous sommes reconnaissant pour toutes les informations.
Habitant l'alsace et de plus travaillant en allemagne nous pourrons nous "adapter" aux autres voyageurs. Cela dit, il est evident qu'une compagnie française serait la bien venue mais ayant reservé le voyage en allemagne (nettement moins cher que chez nous et pas qu'un peu) j'ai peu espoir, mais sait-on jamais.
J'ai lu qu'il y avait des forfaits boisson ( vin + eau ect......) est ce bien le cas et as tu une idée voir un tarif. Dans notre offre il y a aussi en cadeau la carte de msc donnant droit à une reduction de 5 % sur les achats et excursions. appliquable également sur les boissons ?
les infos sur les escales sont trés complétes et en formant des groupes cela devrait encore devenir plus abordable. histoire de pouvoir boire une biere de plus hi hi hi d'ou ma prochaine question. le contact se fait il facilement sur un bateau ? évidement tout depend des personnes evidement.
Casablanca : en dehors de excursions proposées que peut on faire soi même ? Il parait que sortir seul n'est pas trop recommandé
Funchal : tu écris qu'il y a 2 bus un jaune et un bleu. Ok pour le bleu mais que fait le jaune ?
bon voila tout pour le moment. merci d'avance pour ta reponse
sege
Je viens de lire avec grand intéret ton "rapport de croisiere".
Nous allons faire cette croisiere en decembre sur le tout nouveau msc poesia. Etant donné que c'est notre premiere croisiere nous sommes reconnaissant pour toutes les informations.
Habitant l'alsace et de plus travaillant en allemagne nous pourrons nous "adapter" aux autres voyageurs. Cela dit, il est evident qu'une compagnie française serait la bien venue mais ayant reservé le voyage en allemagne (nettement moins cher que chez nous et pas qu'un peu) j'ai peu espoir, mais sait-on jamais.
J'ai lu qu'il y avait des forfaits boisson ( vin + eau ect......) est ce bien le cas et as tu une idée voir un tarif. Dans notre offre il y a aussi en cadeau la carte de msc donnant droit à une reduction de 5 % sur les achats et excursions. appliquable également sur les boissons ?
les infos sur les escales sont trés complétes et en formant des groupes cela devrait encore devenir plus abordable. histoire de pouvoir boire une biere de plus hi hi hi d'ou ma prochaine question. le contact se fait il facilement sur un bateau ? évidement tout depend des personnes evidement.
Casablanca : en dehors de excursions proposées que peut on faire soi même ? Il parait que sortir seul n'est pas trop recommandé
Funchal : tu écris qu'il y a 2 bus un jaune et un bleu. Ok pour le bleu mais que fait le jaune ?
bon voila tout pour le moment. merci d'avance pour ta reponse
sege
Bonjour,
Nous partons le 12 avril pour une croisière avec MSC Orchestra. Pouvez-vous nous dire si dans les cabines il y a un sèche cheveux (nous serons dans une cabine extérieure). Comment se passe les pourboires ?
Egalement pour la soirée de gala quelle tenue faut-il avoir, sachant qu'on a deux adolescents.
Merci pour votre réponse.
Bonjour,
Concernant les bus touristiques de Funchal : le bleu a un circuit plus long que le jaune en dehors de la ville. Le bleu se prend avenida do mar à 10 H et ensuite toutes les demi heures jusqu'à 17 H 30. Le jaune fait le tour de la ville et se prend également avenida do mar mais à 10 H 15 et ensuite toutes les demi heures jusqu'à 15 H 45. Le prix est le même 10 € par adulte. Les autres bus touristiques qui font un circuit sur l'ile sont : le circuit north coast tour : les mardi et samedi à 9 H 30 avenida do mar le circuit madeira theme park : le jeudi à 9 h 30 avenida do mar le circuit curral das freiras : le mercredi et vendredi à 9 H 30 avenida do mar Ces trois circuits sont au prix de 20 € par adulte.
Concernant les boissons, l'eau minérale gazeuse au restaurant vaut 2.50 € la bouteille. Le café expresso sur le pont : 1 €. Pour le reste, je ne sais pas car nous n'avons pas bu de vin. Sur le catalogue MSC, il y a la formule classique à 69 € qui comprend 4 bouteilles de vin (1 blanc, 2 rouge, 1 rosé et 7 bouteilles de san pellegrino 75 cl). Les bouteilles de vin sont gardées du jour au lendemain. Nous n'avions pas la carte cadeau puisque c'était notre 1ère croisière aussi je ne sais pas si elle fonctionne pour tout.
Concernant le contact, c'est un peu dur à part avec les personnes que nous avons à table. C'est dû au fait, comme je l'ai dit, qu'il y a peu de francophones.
Pour casablanca, vous pouvez prendre un taxi qui vous amène vers les souks et qui vous attend. Il n'y a pas eu de problème.
Je suis désolée d'avoir répondu si tardivement mais j'avais complétement oublié. Cordialement.
Concernant les bus touristiques de Funchal : le bleu a un circuit plus long que le jaune en dehors de la ville. Le bleu se prend avenida do mar à 10 H et ensuite toutes les demi heures jusqu'à 17 H 30. Le jaune fait le tour de la ville et se prend également avenida do mar mais à 10 H 15 et ensuite toutes les demi heures jusqu'à 15 H 45. Le prix est le même 10 € par adulte. Les autres bus touristiques qui font un circuit sur l'ile sont : le circuit north coast tour : les mardi et samedi à 9 H 30 avenida do mar le circuit madeira theme park : le jeudi à 9 h 30 avenida do mar le circuit curral das freiras : le mercredi et vendredi à 9 H 30 avenida do mar Ces trois circuits sont au prix de 20 € par adulte.
Concernant les boissons, l'eau minérale gazeuse au restaurant vaut 2.50 € la bouteille. Le café expresso sur le pont : 1 €. Pour le reste, je ne sais pas car nous n'avons pas bu de vin. Sur le catalogue MSC, il y a la formule classique à 69 € qui comprend 4 bouteilles de vin (1 blanc, 2 rouge, 1 rosé et 7 bouteilles de san pellegrino 75 cl). Les bouteilles de vin sont gardées du jour au lendemain. Nous n'avions pas la carte cadeau puisque c'était notre 1ère croisière aussi je ne sais pas si elle fonctionne pour tout.
Concernant le contact, c'est un peu dur à part avec les personnes que nous avons à table. C'est dû au fait, comme je l'ai dit, qu'il y a peu de francophones.
Pour casablanca, vous pouvez prendre un taxi qui vous amène vers les souks et qui vous attend. Il n'y a pas eu de problème.
Je suis désolée d'avoir répondu si tardivement mais j'avais complétement oublié. Cordialement.
Bonjour Marion,
J'ai vu que vous aviez fait une croisière avec quasiment le même circuit que ce que je vais faire sur le MSC Orchestra et je souhaiterais prendre le taxi pour me rendre à Sidi Bousaid depuis le port de Tunis. Où trouve t'on les taxis ? Y a t'il possibilité de négocier leur prix. Concernant Carthage, et comme je fais cette croisière avec mes grands parents, me conseillez-vous de nous arrêter à Carthage (marche à pied etc...).
Merci d'avance pour toutes les informations que vous pourrez me fournir !!
Delphine
bonjour delphine,
pour les taxis de tunis vous les trouverai à la sortie du port, penser bien à négocier le prix.en ce qui me concerne j'avais pris un taxi pour le centre ville de tunis plus sidi bou said pour 60€ avec un arret devant le site de carthage.mais je ne l'ai pas visiter car nous n'avions pas assez de temps pour tout faire.S'il y a vraiment une chose à faire a tunis c'est sidi bou said c'est vraiment magnifique.
alors je vous souhaite une bonne croisiere et sourtout reposez vous bien avant de partir car des kilometres à pied vous allez un faire pas mal.
marion
merci beaucoup Marion, effectivement je pense m'orienter uniquement sur Sidi Bousaid car nous n'avons pas beaucoup de temps non plus (le bateau repart à 13h00, ca fait juste). On négociera... j'ai l'habitude des vacances en Tunisie et au Maroc, je comme à être rodée, mais c'est aussi cela qui fait le charme de ces destinations.
Delphine
Merci pour tous vos renseignements détaillés, concernant la boisson et les escales.
Un internaute a écrit que l'eau était payante aux repas. Surprise, car chez les autres compagnies, il y en a toujours en carafes, et gratuite !
En décembre prochain, nous allons effectuer une croisière transatlantique sur l'Orchestra (Noël et Nouvel an). Certaines escales sont les mêmes. Aussi j'ai pris note de vos renseignements.
Nous serons à Funchal un lundi, aussi je crains que nous ne puissions pas faire le tour de l'ile !
A Casablanca, j'espère que nous ferons des connaissances, afin de pouvoir faire des excursions, ou partager des taxis.
Nous avons l'habitude de préparer les excusions par nous-mêmes, avec plans, offices de tourisme, voyage forum...
Une petite question pratique : dans la salle de douches, y-a-t'il des produits pour la douche, champoings...?
Cordialement
Jibé
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Hello,
We just returned from a cruise from 08/13/26 to 08/20/26 on the MSC ORCHESTRA with stops in Tarragona, Valencia, Livorno, Civitavecchia, Genoa, and back to Marseille. The ship was fully booked. Deck chairs were already occupied by beach towels early in the morning, and there were only 1 or 2 people in the pools... However, on the day the Italians disembarked, there were very few towels on the deck chairs. We found the Italians less talkative.
We had a balcony cabin on deck 9, starboard side. The cabin was spacious, but the sofa was facing the desk, making it a pain to watch TV (neck strain guaranteed). So, we changed the sofa’s orientation to face the TV (we put it back in place on disembarkation day). There were 325 French speakers on board, and a lot of staff from Mauritius, which made communication easier.
No annoying announcements about bingo, etc.—a nice change from COSTA.
For dinner, we were at the first sitting at 7:45 PM, at a table for 6. On the first night, we were two "gray-haired" couples at the table. The second night, two young women joined us but asked to change tables after seeing us... The show for our dinner time was at 10:15 PM and ended around 11:00 PM. We found that a bit late for us. The shows were varied and of good quality. The restaurant menus offered plenty of choices, but at the buffet at lunchtime, there were a lot of dishes with quite a few carbs. Afternoon tea from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM included some great pastries, among other things.
We had an issue with the air conditioning and bad odors in the cabin one afternoon. I reported the problem to the reception, and staff along with our cabin steward came to check the cabin. The issue was resolved that same afternoon. Two days later, we were surprised to find a bag with items inside: 2 MSC mugs and 2 MSC thermos flasks that keep drinks hot or cold for 10 hours. It was a gift from customer service following the bad odors in our cabin. We weren’t expecting this at all and thanked MSC’s customer service.
For excursions, MSC always offers port-to-city-center transfers for 14 € per adult in Valencia and Tarragona, and 12 € per child. In Livorno, it was 10 € per adult and 7 € per child. In Civitavecchia, there was a shuttle to the train station for 6 €. On the MSC for Me app, there were "promotions" on certain excursions. We really enjoyed this cruise, but we couldn’t revisit some stops (Tarragona and Valencia) on our own because it was too hot. Great evening: Mum49
We just returned from a cruise from 08/13/26 to 08/20/26 on the MSC ORCHESTRA with stops in Tarragona, Valencia, Livorno, Civitavecchia, Genoa, and back to Marseille. The ship was fully booked. Deck chairs were already occupied by beach towels early in the morning, and there were only 1 or 2 people in the pools... However, on the day the Italians disembarked, there were very few towels on the deck chairs. We found the Italians less talkative.
We had a balcony cabin on deck 9, starboard side. The cabin was spacious, but the sofa was facing the desk, making it a pain to watch TV (neck strain guaranteed). So, we changed the sofa’s orientation to face the TV (we put it back in place on disembarkation day). There were 325 French speakers on board, and a lot of staff from Mauritius, which made communication easier.
No annoying announcements about bingo, etc.—a nice change from COSTA.
For dinner, we were at the first sitting at 7:45 PM, at a table for 6. On the first night, we were two "gray-haired" couples at the table. The second night, two young women joined us but asked to change tables after seeing us... The show for our dinner time was at 10:15 PM and ended around 11:00 PM. We found that a bit late for us. The shows were varied and of good quality. The restaurant menus offered plenty of choices, but at the buffet at lunchtime, there were a lot of dishes with quite a few carbs. Afternoon tea from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM included some great pastries, among other things.
We had an issue with the air conditioning and bad odors in the cabin one afternoon. I reported the problem to the reception, and staff along with our cabin steward came to check the cabin. The issue was resolved that same afternoon. Two days later, we were surprised to find a bag with items inside: 2 MSC mugs and 2 MSC thermos flasks that keep drinks hot or cold for 10 hours. It was a gift from customer service following the bad odors in our cabin. We weren’t expecting this at all and thanked MSC’s customer service.
For excursions, MSC always offers port-to-city-center transfers for 14 € per adult in Valencia and Tarragona, and 12 € per child. In Livorno, it was 10 € per adult and 7 € per child. In Civitavecchia, there was a shuttle to the train station for 6 €. On the MSC for Me app, there were "promotions" on certain excursions. We really enjoyed this cruise, but we couldn’t revisit some stops (Tarragona and Valencia) on our own because it was too hot. Great evening: Mum49
Hello,
I'm considering a cruise on the Hurtigruten Coastal Express from Bergen to Kirkenes and back to Bergen over 11 days in mid-March 2027. Has anyone already done this trip? I think it’s a great way to discover the Norwegian coast with the chance to see magnificent northern lights, but isn’t the trip a bit *too* long? There are about thirty stops, but most last only a few minutes, with just one daily stop of over 2 hours, which gives a quick glimpse of a few towns but doesn’t allow for a full excursion. Is the supplement for an outside cabin with a porthole (800 € for 2!) really worth it? It’s more pleasant than an inside cabin, but do you spend enough time in your cabin to make the most of it? Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this journey. Best regards.
I'm considering a cruise on the Hurtigruten Coastal Express from Bergen to Kirkenes and back to Bergen over 11 days in mid-March 2027. Has anyone already done this trip? I think it’s a great way to discover the Norwegian coast with the chance to see magnificent northern lights, but isn’t the trip a bit *too* long? There are about thirty stops, but most last only a few minutes, with just one daily stop of over 2 hours, which gives a quick glimpse of a few towns but doesn’t allow for a full excursion. Is the supplement for an outside cabin with a porthole (800 € for 2!) really worth it? It’s more pleasant than an inside cabin, but do you spend enough time in your cabin to make the most of it? Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this journey. Best regards.
We're leaving on August 25th for a Danube cruise from Vienna to Bucharest. The travel agency refuses to postpone this cruise despite navigation changes due to the exceptional drought, which include bus transfers that don’t interest us.
Have you had any experiences with this that you’d like to share?
Hi there!
I’m going on a cruise with MSC on the World Europa this coming October.
Stops: Genoa, Naples, Messina, Malta.
Has anyone visited Mount Etna and Pompeii?
Could you share some tips for each of these stops?
I’d like to explore on my own without booking the ship’s excursions.
Thanks for your advice!
hi everyone!
are there other cruise formats besides the coastal express to see the northern lights in Norway in winter?
hi there
Here’s the cruise schedule for 2026.
It’s a great way to get ideas and maybe even meet up with other members.
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Just back from our first cruise on the Renaissance, and I’d like to share a few thoughts about life on board. Our feelings are mixed—we wanted a change after several MSC cruises, but the value for money on this repositioning cruise left us torn.
After taking advantage of successive promotions, we finally secured a well-located balcony cabin for 2600 € (almost 50% off the brochure rate). Given the amenities and the ship’s age, this now feels like the absolute maximum we’d pay for that period.
Overall, we were happy with our vacation on board, but a few details—when added up—left us with a somewhat mixed impression.
The pros: - Ship size - Reasonable noise levels, except in the restaurants (aside from the covered pool area) - Spacious balcony cabin (20 + 5 m²) with plenty of storage and a bathtub with jets - Understated, tasteful decor - French language spoken on board - Friendly staff for the most part - 100% French-speaking clientele - Decent food with French dishes (even with an Indian chef) - Tables for two available (though the ship was full, so no changes possible) - Some high-quality shows, thanks to an excellent English-speaking troupe - Interesting lectures (especially on history and cetaceans)
The cons: - Unreliable air conditioning in common areas (you’d go from a freezing lounge to a hot one, as if the system only worked in certain spaces at certain times) - Aging ship with a few glitches (noises, AC, toilet flushes, lights) reported at reception (luckily, our only issue was the bathroom door not closing...) - Industrial, thawed-out bread and pastries (a letdown for a ship with a French image) - Limited fruit selection (often just apples and watermelon/melon) and not much variety in vegetables - Worn, sometimes stained restaurant towels
We’re not ruling out another cruise on the Renaissance—their itineraries are unique—but only at a very competitive price.
The pros: - Ship size - Reasonable noise levels, except in the restaurants (aside from the covered pool area) - Spacious balcony cabin (20 + 5 m²) with plenty of storage and a bathtub with jets - Understated, tasteful decor - French language spoken on board - Friendly staff for the most part - 100% French-speaking clientele - Decent food with French dishes (even with an Indian chef) - Tables for two available (though the ship was full, so no changes possible) - Some high-quality shows, thanks to an excellent English-speaking troupe - Interesting lectures (especially on history and cetaceans)
The cons: - Unreliable air conditioning in common areas (you’d go from a freezing lounge to a hot one, as if the system only worked in certain spaces at certain times) - Aging ship with a few glitches (noises, AC, toilet flushes, lights) reported at reception (luckily, our only issue was the bathroom door not closing...) - Industrial, thawed-out bread and pastries (a letdown for a ship with a French image) - Limited fruit selection (often just apples and watermelon/melon) and not much variety in vegetables - Worn, sometimes stained restaurant towels
We’re not ruling out another cruise on the Renaissance—their itineraries are unique—but only at a very competitive price.
Hi everyone ...
We’re planning to do the 83-day Cunard cruise ...
departing from Southampton on January 10, 2027 aboard the Queen Anne ...
has anyone done it ... or have any info ... or tips ...
for example ... deck and cabin choices ... drink packages ... excursions ... etc.
... anything good to know about this ship???
Thanks everyone ...
Hi everyone! I’m used to sailing on a sailboat with two or three people—it’s amazing. But I’d love to try the experience of a cruise. Just to clarify, I’ll be going alone. My first question: are there other solo travelers on these cruises, or is it mostly couples and families?
For a first cruise, I’d prefer a short one (maximum 8 days). Do those exist? And on the smallest boat possible. I live in Marseille, so a departure from Marseille would work, but I’m open to other ports too. If you have a cruise line to recommend and a destination you’ve enjoyed, or if you’ve had a great experience on a more intimate-sized ship, I’d love to hear about it!
Thanks a million for your replies! Marie
For a first cruise, I’d prefer a short one (maximum 8 days). Do those exist? And on the smallest boat possible. I live in Marseille, so a departure from Marseille would work, but I’m open to other ports too. If you have a cruise line to recommend and a destination you’ve enjoyed, or if you’ve had a great experience on a more intimate-sized ship, I’d love to hear about it!
Thanks a million for your replies! Marie
Hi everyone! 😊
I discovered solo cruises last year, and it was a wonderful experience. Since then, I’ve decided to do one every year, usually between October and March, departing from Marseille or Le Havre.
I travel alone, but I enjoy sharing certain moments with other travelers: having meals together, attending shows, enjoying the evening entertainment, grabbing a drink, or going on a few excursions. Of course, everyone keeps their freedom—the goal is simply to have a good time in a friendly atmosphere.
For the end of this year, I don’t have a cruise planned yet. However, I’m already booked on the MSC Magnifica from October 29 to November 3, 2027, departing from Marseille with an itinerary to Spain and Italy.
If you often travel solo or if you’re on this cruise, I’d love to chat with you before departure. Looking forward to meeting you! 🚢😊
I discovered solo cruises last year, and it was a wonderful experience. Since then, I’ve decided to do one every year, usually between October and March, departing from Marseille or Le Havre.
I travel alone, but I enjoy sharing certain moments with other travelers: having meals together, attending shows, enjoying the evening entertainment, grabbing a drink, or going on a few excursions. Of course, everyone keeps their freedom—the goal is simply to have a good time in a friendly atmosphere.
For the end of this year, I don’t have a cruise planned yet. However, I’m already booked on the MSC Magnifica from October 29 to November 3, 2027, departing from Marseille with an itinerary to Spain and Italy.
If you often travel solo or if you’re on this cruise, I’d love to chat with you before departure. Looking forward to meeting you! 🚢😊
Hi everyone,
I’m doing some research to find our dream cruise for next year and just came across this site that offers absolutely incredible packages!
For example:
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Has anyone heard of this site? Looking forward to your thoughts! Best, Stéfanie
For example:
https://www.cruisemonks.com/ALL-CRUISE-OFFERS?AppID%3D%20UYC6JxBtzrZEs2vD35IKg%3D%3D%26latest_deals%3D866834
Has anyone heard of this site? Looking forward to your thoughts! Best, Stéfanie
We're considering a Danube cruise that stops in Bucharest.
Are there any travelers currently on the river, which is at its lowest level?
Hi there,
I’m taking a cruise on the Costa Pacifica in December—what should I expect in terms of rough seas?
Hi there,
Here’s the 2027 cruise schedule.
It’s a great way to get ideas and maybe even meet up with other members!
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NUMBER OF 2027 CRUISES: 1 JANUARY 14/01 - poupou10 / AZAMARA JOURNEY / 74 days / South America Tour / Miami FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER
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Hi there,
I’d love some advice for a 15-day NILE-RED SEA combo trip. Which tour operator should I go with? Thanks for sharing your experiences!
contact me to get referred at MSC, for your first cruise or if you haven't traveled with MSC in over 5 years
Hello!
After a lot of hesitation between different cruise lines (Explora, Oceania, YC, HAL, NCL) and several destinations like Norway, Ireland, and Iceland,
I finally chose NCL’s Star for Iceland. I had already looked at this itinerary when I went to Scotland in April with CFC, but it was really expensive. You should know that CFC often offers last-minute deals 45 days before departure (the point when you can no longer cancel or modify). So, I got a great opportunity and grabbed it. Departure is on August 23rd.
I finally chose NCL’s Star for Iceland. I had already looked at this itinerary when I went to Scotland in April with CFC, but it was really expensive. You should know that CFC often offers last-minute deals 45 days before departure (the point when you can no longer cancel or modify). So, I got a great opportunity and grabbed it. Departure is on August 23rd.
Hi,
Since the Yacht Club opened on the MSC Magnifica in early July, have any cruisers shared their feedback?
Thanks in advance for your replies.
Hi everyone.
If there’s one trip I’ve always wanted to take, it’s a long boat journey far from my daily routine—something like crossing the Atlantic. I first thought about traveling on a cargo ship or similar, as some of these boats used to accept individual passengers, but I’ve read that this has become very rare since COVID. Plus, the options that might work for me are way out of my budget, like Neoline, for example.
A cruise seems like the best solution for me, especially since what I really love is the idea of a long stay on a ship—making stops in different places, exploring them, the change of scenery, and a real break from the daily grind. I’ve never been on a cruise before, so I was thinking of doing a 21-day cruise between a port in mainland France (Marseille) and Pointe-à-Pitre. The departure port doesn’t really matter—Marseille, Le Havre, or even a nearby European city would work.
Since I want to travel solo, I’m really keen on cruises designed for solo travelers. MSC has one from Marseille to Pointe-à-Pitre, lasting 21 days, departing next November (so in a few months). The price is within my budget, just over 1800 €.
I see that other cruises with similar routes and durations are planned for next year, November 2027, but the prices are totally different—around 3500 €, which is clearly out of my budget.
So, my question is: do you think I should wait for a possible price drop for the 2027 cruises (if I understand correctly, prices are adjusted based on how full the ship is and how close the departure date is) or should I book the one in November 2026? I could easily take three weeks off this fall. Also, is it too late to book for November 2026? I’ve read that visas might be required for some stops.
For the rest—accommodation in Guadeloupe and the flight ticket back to France—it’s not a problem; I can sort that out pretty easily.
If there’s one trip I’ve always wanted to take, it’s a long boat journey far from my daily routine—something like crossing the Atlantic. I first thought about traveling on a cargo ship or similar, as some of these boats used to accept individual passengers, but I’ve read that this has become very rare since COVID. Plus, the options that might work for me are way out of my budget, like Neoline, for example.
A cruise seems like the best solution for me, especially since what I really love is the idea of a long stay on a ship—making stops in different places, exploring them, the change of scenery, and a real break from the daily grind. I’ve never been on a cruise before, so I was thinking of doing a 21-day cruise between a port in mainland France (Marseille) and Pointe-à-Pitre. The departure port doesn’t really matter—Marseille, Le Havre, or even a nearby European city would work.
Since I want to travel solo, I’m really keen on cruises designed for solo travelers. MSC has one from Marseille to Pointe-à-Pitre, lasting 21 days, departing next November (so in a few months). The price is within my budget, just over 1800 €.
I see that other cruises with similar routes and durations are planned for next year, November 2027, but the prices are totally different—around 3500 €, which is clearly out of my budget.
So, my question is: do you think I should wait for a possible price drop for the 2027 cruises (if I understand correctly, prices are adjusted based on how full the ship is and how close the departure date is) or should I book the one in November 2026? I could easily take three weeks off this fall. Also, is it too late to book for November 2026? I’ve read that visas might be required for some stops.
For the rest—accommodation in Guadeloupe and the flight ticket back to France—it’s not a problem; I can sort that out pretty easily.
Hi everyone,
I’m staying in a suite on the Pacifica in October and I can’t find any details about the suite benefits beyond the elite restaurant, the butler, and the espresso machine.
What about breakfast and meals served free in the cabin, and the spa?
Costa’s been cutting back on perks for Gold members, and it seems like suites are next.
Thanks for your replies!
Hello,
We’re back from this cruise.
Boarding in Dunkirk: The doors opened around 12 PM. Since we were a bit early, I asked if my husband, who uses a walker, could wait inside instead of outside. I left him with the two suitcases and our two backpacks in the small hall while I parked the car in the reserved CFC parking lot for 10 € per day.
The shuttle that was supposed to take people from the parking lot to the model pavilion was supposed to arrive in 5 minutes, but after 15 minutes, nothing. After waiting 15 minutes, I saw a man walking and asked if I could follow him. In 15 minutes, we arrived, and still no sign of the shuttle—it must have passed us. Arrived at the model pavilion.
My husband had already checked in the suitcases with the help of a CFC staff member. The remaining formalities were completed quickly. We were on board by 12:15 PM. Headed to the buffet on deck 11 and waited in a lounge to access our cabin.
At 2 PM, we discovered our balcony cabin on deck 9 at the rear: spacious with a large balcony compared to MSC/COSTA.
Since we were at the rear, cabin 9202, there was always an issue with elevator number 4: "priority."
Elevator number 2 stops at deck 10... and elevator number 3 was often out of order, leaving only number 1 for those with mobility issues to reach the buffet, especially for people who struggle with stairs. Note: only one child on board and lots of "gray hair."
DAY 2: At sea. Lots of activities offered.
Day 3: GOTHENBURG (Sweden). Sunny, 19°C at 11 AM.
Excursion booked with CFC: Gothenburg and Haga for all.
Interesting visit with a great guide. The HAGA district, in our opinion, is full of cobblestones and nothing special, not suitable for people using a cane or wheelchair. Elevator number 3 was out of order again.
Day 4: Copenhagen. 15°C in the morning, showers in the afternoon.
We didn’t book an excursion since we’d already stopped here with CFC in 2025, and based on advice from this forum, we took the hop-on/hop-off bus right in front of the ship. I still went to see the Little Mermaid again.
No TV, but the elevator was fixed.
DAY 5: At sea. Still no TV.
DAY 6: GDANSK (Poland). 15°C, rain all day.
There’s a shuttle to get to the city center.
We took the excursion: Panorama of Gdansk.
The guide left us at the entrance of the city center for 45 minutes, telling us what to visit. Meet-up for the rest of the tour at 3 PM. The bus left at 3:15 PM to cover 10 km to see St. Mary’s Cathedral. We arrived at 4:16 PM... The guide said there are often traffic jams in that direction. We had 10 minutes on site before heading to see the lighthouse and the Westerplatte monument, where we also had 10 minutes.
Many of us wondered why we didn’t do the tour in the opposite direction since they knew there would be traffic...
I went to reception to complain about the organization. The staff member read me the program: we were supposed to start with the lighthouse, then go to the cathedral and stay for 30 minutes before heading to the center of Gdansk for a short guided walk with some free time to buy souvenirs, etc.
The guide did the complete opposite of what was planned and didn’t even give us a guided tour—just dropped us off in the city...
DAY 7: Bornholm Island (Denmark). 14°C, a few sunny spells.
We saw in the excursions that there was a walking tour of RØNNE. So, like many others, we explored on our own. There was a small orchestra welcoming us at the port and two people with city maps. We took the shuttle to leave the port—it ran every 15 minutes. The tourist office was next to the "shuttle bus." A pleasant visit at our own pace.
DAY 8: KIEL (Germany). 18–23°C, nice weather.
We took the "Kiel for all" excursion. Great guide and interesting visits.
The port is in the city, and in 10 minutes, we were in the city center by following a blue line on the ground from the port. Elevator 3 was stuck again... and the TV was back.
DAY 9: At sea. Elevator 3 works.
DAY 10: At sea. Elevator 3 is out of order again...
DAY 11: Disembarkation in Dunkirk.
Cabins had to be vacated by 7:30 AM. Buffet open until 9 AM.
Elevator number 1 was "reserved," leaving only number 2, which doesn’t go up to deck 11... a problem for people with mobility issues who had to cross the entire deck 11 and try to use one of the four working elevators at the front, which were crowded.
My opinion: Interesting stops.
The onboard staff were always welcoming, smiling, and mostly French-speaking.
Evening shows were better than in March/April 2025—better singers, dancers, and presenters, and the costumes were improved.
I liked the "magician" shows less.
There were three onboard lectures by a very cultured person, but they went off-topic and were too historical for my taste. I didn’t attend the other two; my husband went to the second but not the third.
For this cruise, there was a bridge theme, but we’re not players or interested.
We didn’t take a drink package on board—water, coffee, tea, and herbal teas were available.
We had a water leak in our cabin the night before disembarkation. We reported it, and after the technical staff came (with a translator who didn’t speak English), we were asked to leave the cabin for a while for repairs. We went to a lounge, and after 1.5 hours, I checked in at reception. The repair took longer than expected... we had to change cabins... not ideal the night before disembarkation. No balcony cabins were available, so we got an ocean-view cabin, 6075, with a bathtub (impossible for both of us to use). We packed our suitcases, took a shower in our cabin, and moved to the new one. Noise from chairs until 12:30 AM because the cabin was under a lounge, and constant ventilation noise in the hallway... sleep was hard to come by. Disembarkation: Well organized. We were helped with transporting the two suitcases and bags to the waiting room while I took the shuttle to get the car. Guylène
We had a water leak in our cabin the night before disembarkation. We reported it, and after the technical staff came (with a translator who didn’t speak English), we were asked to leave the cabin for a while for repairs. We went to a lounge, and after 1.5 hours, I checked in at reception. The repair took longer than expected... we had to change cabins... not ideal the night before disembarkation. No balcony cabins were available, so we got an ocean-view cabin, 6075, with a bathtub (impossible for both of us to use). We packed our suitcases, took a shower in our cabin, and moved to the new one. Noise from chairs until 12:30 AM because the cabin was under a lounge, and constant ventilation noise in the hallway... sleep was hard to come by. Disembarkation: Well organized. We were helped with transporting the two suitcases and bags to the waiting room while I took the shuttle to get the car. Guylène
Hi there,
I'm looking at a cruise in the north.Which one do you think is more interesting? Thanks
Hello
We’re taking an MSC cruise in May, and after the Cinque Terre, we’ll be stopping in Naples. We’d like to know if it’s possible to walk out of the port quickly and reach a nice area of Naples on foot (we’re two older people). While we’re at it, I’ll ask the same question for Palermo, since we’ll be there the next day. Thanks for your replies.
We’re taking an MSC cruise in May, and after the Cinque Terre, we’ll be stopping in Naples. We’d like to know if it’s possible to walk out of the port quickly and reach a nice area of Naples on foot (we’re two older people). While we’re at it, I’ll ask the same question for Palermo, since we’ll be there the next day. Thanks for your replies.
hi,
I’m leaving Hamburg for Iceland at the end of July. The boat arrives in Reykjavik on Tuesday, August 4th at 8 AM, and I’d like to book a day trip like the Golden Circle or Secret Lagoon… The sites like GetYourGuide and others list departures at 8 AM. If you’ve used these sites with the MSC Preziosa, could you let me know how to go about it?
Thanks! 😉
allyMB007
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Has anyone taken the CFC recently?
Thoughts?
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!
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.