Nous partons le 02.06 sur le Preziosa. Comme c'est notre première croisière nous flippons un peu. Y-a-t'il d'autres personnes qui partent en même temps que nous ?
Avez-vous des conseils à nous donner ? Nous pensons prendre le forfait boissons à 23 €
Espérons avec quelques amis français ou belges avec nous.
Cordialement
Josiane
Concernant le forfait, cela dépend de vos habitudes mais pas de panique, vous pouvez prendre cela sur le bateau.
Pour notre part, nous avons choisi de pas prendre de forfait car les jours où nous étions en excursions, en rentrant "manger" vers 15 h, nous n'allions pas prendre un cocktail avant le repas et celui-ci était plutôt pris "sur le pouce" avec l'eau à disposition gratuitement (ainsi que thé et café). Le soir, au restaurant, nous avons choisi 2 fois de prendre du vin au verre (blanc ou rouge selon si on prenanit poisson ou viande), le prix est de 5.50 à 6.50€ le verre. L'eau est payante également, 2.50€ la bouteille que vous pouvez remporter à la cabine si elle n'est pas vide.
Ah j'oubliais, une fois, au retour d'excursion, nous nous sommes payé une bière car nous mourrions de soif !!!
Par contre, nous avons pris le forfait "cocktail" (dans les 80€ les 12 tickets) et nous les prenions donc le soir avant le spectacle qui est à 19h30 (jusque vers 20h15), ensuite nous allions patienter au casino (comme par hasard, il se trouve juste à la sortie du théâtre ...) en attendant l'heure du diner.
Si vous êtes au 1er service, c'est à 18h30 et le spectacle est après le repas. Cet horaire est plutôt proposé aux anglo-saxons et aux familles avec de jeunes enfants.
Il est vrai que nous étions en mars, il ne faisait pas spécialement chaud dehors et le besoin était moins grand de boissons rafraichissantes au long de la journée.
Les cafés sont aussi en extra, tout cela finit par faire grimper l'addition finale. Il faut en tenir compte pour se faire plaisir sans avoir de choc à la fin de la croisière !!!
N'hésitez pas si vous avez d'autres questions.
Bien cordialement,
Nadine
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Je suis revenue de croisière de 26 avril 2013.
Bateau superbe beaucoup d'animations, spectacle sensationnel.
Repas excellent le matin dejeuner tres varié (moi gauffre, pancake, pain perdu) excellent !!! Vous avez au moins une cinquantaine de choix
Le repas de midi on le prenait au buffet faites bien le tour car à certains endroits cela n'est pas pareil, on a bien aimé un coté repas ethnique.
Les pates excellentes, tout de toute manière est très très bon légumes frais.
Les pates et le pain, croissants ..... sont fabriquées sur la bateau 158 000 oeufs par jour et 800 kg de farine. Impressionnant
Le repas du soir on le prenait au restaurant. Au debut on etait sur notre choix au deuxiéme service donc 21h30 et cela nous faisait vraiment trop tard du coup on a basculé sur le premier service il faut arriver entre 19h00 et 19h15. Repas excellent vous pouvez prendre plusieurs plats et m^me tous si vous en avez envie. Des fois on a pris les deux mêmes desserts ou deux salades. Le serveur etait très gentil.
Vous ne mangerez surement pas en famille nous on est 3, et ils nous avaient placé avec une autre famille de 4.
La propreté du bateau est surprennant tous les 4 mètres vous verrez quelqu'un en train de nettoyer, notre chambre pareil. Vous pouvez si vous êtes en chambre balcon avoir le dejeuner à votre chambre, il suffit de mettre un papier tous les soirs avant 2h du matin à la poignée et vous choisirez l'heure à laquelle on vous l'emmene. Et tout cela est gratuit bien sur.
La personne qui s'occupait de notre chambre 8250 était adorable, service exceptionnel aussi.
Le personnel est sous le regime du panama, ils touchent 700 euros par mois, on leur deduit 300 € pour l'hebergement et les repas, ils travaillent 11h par jour 7/7 jours. Les pauvres ils sont toujours souriants et très serviables. Nous on a donné un billet aux deux personnes qui s'occupaient de nous chambre et repas en cachette car leur 7 € par jour on a un doute que ça leur revienne.
Les cigarettes sont moins chères sur le bateau que dans les duty free. 21 € les chesterfields et 105 € les 5 cartouches de Marlboro.
Attention sur le bateau aux photos, ils essayent de vous prendre en photos toutes les 10 mn. 20 € la photo, et 30 € les grandes. Ils vous disent qu'il y a une promotion 2 achetées la troisième offerte mais cela ne marche que sur les mêmes paquets (au même endroit) donc vous ne pourrez pas prendre 3 photos differentes. Les photos sont très belles surtout faites hors des restaurants. nous on a craqué un minimum 65 € mais on a eu mal au coeur de laisser les autres.
Les excursions :
1 jour Marseille : on a pris le bus navette MSC 15 € pour les adultes et 6 € pour les enfants. Très cher. On s'est promené dans Marseille et on a pris le petit train pour monter à notre Dame. Il a plus presque tout le temps on était trempe.
2 jour Génes : on s'est promené dans la ville et on a visité le bateau pirate qui nous a beaucoup plus 5 € les adultes et 3 € les enfants. Très chouette. On est pas allé à l'aquarium.
3 jour Naples :
on est allé à Pompéi. Sortir du port. juste en face, en laissant la mer derrière soi, traversez l'avenue et allez au kiosque à journaux en face de vous. acheter un billet tram/train 8.40 € l'aller retour. Donnez votre destination au vendeur. muni de votre titre, retraversez l'avenue et tournez à gauche (la mer face à vous) prenez le tram à l'arrêt situé à 100 ou 200 m. descendez à la gare centrale Garibaldi. l'arrêt est juste devant. prenez alors le train circumvésuviana. demandez bien ou ca se trouve mais c'est indiqué.
descendez à l'arrêt pompéï scavi. 35 mn environ de train. Comptez 1h pour y aller. Au retour on a repris le train à 4h arrivé au centre de Naples à 16 h45 environ balade dans Naples qui nous a déplus car très très sales les poubelles sont par terre. Attention au pickpocket
La visite est largement suffisante. On a même eu le temps de se promener dans Naples et demanger une glace
L’entrée à Pompei en Avril 11 € adulte et gratuit pour les enfants.
En taxi à 5 d’autres personnes ont payé 150€ ou 100 € pour d’autres.
4 jour Messine : 8 h 15 on a pris un taxi pour aller à Taormine 150 € pour 5 ou 120 € pour 4. Visite du théatre 8 € pour les adultes enfant gratuit. Très joli. Après promenade dans Taormine, et descente en taxi au belvedere. Essayer d'arriver à l'horloge de Taormine pour midi car il y a un joli spectacle à voir.
Negocier avec le taxi pour rester 2 h à Taormine car ou sinon ils vont vous dire 1 h, nous sans problème le taxi à accepter et c'est largement suffisant on a même finit avant en prenant toust notre temps.
7 jour : Normalement Tunis, leger 6 h pour être pret à la descente pour 8h et au petit dejeuner on apprend que nous ne pouvons pas y aller car le bateau ne pouvait pas rentrer dans le port trop mauvais temps, le degout pour nous donc journéé en mer pour arriver du coup le lendemain à 13 h à Palma de Majorque. La bas nous n'avons pas pris les navettes MSC 8 € pour les adultes, on est sorti du port et à 50 m bus ligne 1 pour 1.50 € nous amener en centre à la cathedrale.
Visite jusqu'à 18h le bateau ne repartait qu'à minuit. Donc ce soir là pas de boutique ouverte sur le bateau car tant que le bateau est dans un port- ils n'ont pas le droit d'ouvrir les boutiques et le casino.
8 jour : Surprise on nous apprend que la chambre doit être liberer à 7h30 et debarquement à 8h15. Ils nous ejectent un peu. Et ne pas oublier de prendre un bagage à main car le soir avant 2h du matin il faut laisser tous les bagages dans le couloir.
Espace Spa : un jour ils proposent nous ça a été au balèares à 50 % de reduction.
Les boissons essayaient de vous prendre des tickets avant à la reservation de la croisière avant de partir car c'est moins cher
Cinema 4 D 6 € les enfants et 8 € les adultes.
Voilà un petit compte rendu de notre croisiere, on a pas eu de chance car à chaque fois que l'on était sur le bateau il faisait pas beau. Le premier soir tempête on ne pouvait même aller sur les ponts.
N'hesitez pas pour toutes questions, je vous repondrais avec plaisir
Merci Elise pour votre compte-rendu.
J'aurai juste une petite question concernant les tenues vestimentaires. Comment étaient-elles ?
Est-ce que cela choque si mon mari est en jeans et chemise ?
Merci pour votre réponse
Josiane
Sur chaque programme du jour, vous aurez un sigle sur la tenue vestimentaire, si mes souvenirs sont bons deux soirs smoking une fois pour le gala et le cocktail du commandant. Ils sont super bien habillées mon mari avait mis un pantalon noir et une chemise ca allait après il était souvent en jean.
Certain était en jean mais pas beaucoup ! Ils étaient tous très élégants.
J ai garde tous les programmes je regarderai mieux et je vous le confirmerais. Vous allez vous régaler nous c était notre première croisiere et déjà on rêve de la seconde car on a vraiment eu mauvais temps.
N hésitez pas pour les questions .
Bonsoir la Belgique 🤪
1èr conseil : BIEN LIRE le programe tous les jours ( le soir pour le lendemain ) pour ne rien manquer 😉 .. horaires des spectacles, repas, animations , etc etc etc ....pour ce qui est de flipper , vous flipperez de plaisirs çà c'est certain 😉 .. c'est magique ...beau bateau , bon repas , beaux spectacles etc etc etc ....
Bonne croisière ....😉
La Belgique te remercie Denis,
C'est notre première croisière, je pense que l'on va lire, lire et encore lire pour ne rien louper !
Cordialement
Josiane.
Nous partons samedi 1er juin de Marseille, nous serons dans la cabine 12174, si cela vous intéresse que nous nous voyons sur le bateau ce sera avec plaisir.
Alors je vous dis à bientôt peut être
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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
Hi everyone,
I’m staying in a suite on the Pacifica in October and I can’t find any details about the suite benefits beyond the elite restaurant, the butler, and the espresso machine.
What about breakfast and meals served free in the cabin, and the spa?
Costa’s been cutting back on perks for Gold members, and it seems like suites are next.
Thanks for your replies!
hi,
I’m leaving Hamburg for Iceland at the end of July. The boat arrives in Reykjavik on Tuesday, August 4th at 8 AM, and I’d like to book a day trip like the Golden Circle or Secret Lagoon… The sites like GetYourGuide and others list departures at 8 AM. If you’ve used these sites with the MSC Preziosa, could you let me know how to go about it?
Thanks! 😉
allyMB007
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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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 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
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.
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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!
