Croisière sur l'Orient Queen de la compagnie Louis
by JoelleStGenis
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Original post
Bonjour,
Qui pourrait me donner un ou des avis sur ce bateau de la compagnie Louis cruise ?
Nous projetons une croisiere "Parfum des Iles Grecques" pour notre maman âgée de 85 ans : avis sur cet itinéraire, svp.
A bientôt de vous lire,
MEDITERRANEA Visions d'Orient (09/06) / SERENA Iles-Terres du Soleil (04/08) / ORIENT QUEEN Iles grecques" (04/09) / SERENADE OTS (RCI) Caraïbes (01/10) / ROMANTICA Perles Océan Indien (12/10)/ EQUINOX Mediterranée (10/11) / Costa MEDITERRANEA Transat et Caraïbes (11/12) / COSTA FORTUNA (05/14)
Bonjour
Il y a plein de messages sur l'Orient queen plus bas et la compagnie Louis Cruise.
Je ne suis pas certain qu'une croisière soit addaptée à une dame agee de 85 ans. Tout dépend de son état de santé. J'ai vu des personnes agées au bord du malaise lors d'une excursion à Rome organisée par MSC. Ils devaient avoir 75 ans à 80 ans et on a un peu discuté. Ils m'ont dit que c'était leur dernière croisière, qu'ils étaient trop agés pour suivre le rythme. Ou qu'ils resteraient à bord désormais. Le bateau était grand, calme et c'était hors saison pleine.
Peur être des gens plus agés que moi pourront donner leur avis sur la faisabilité de ce projet. Et sur la clientèle Louis Cruise.
Car un petit navire rempli de jeunes fétards et d'enfants bruyants en plein été peut être une très mauvaise expérience pour une personne agée.
Il y a plein de messages sur l'Orient queen plus bas et la compagnie Louis Cruise.
Je ne suis pas certain qu'une croisière soit addaptée à une dame agee de 85 ans. Tout dépend de son état de santé. J'ai vu des personnes agées au bord du malaise lors d'une excursion à Rome organisée par MSC. Ils devaient avoir 75 ans à 80 ans et on a un peu discuté. Ils m'ont dit que c'était leur dernière croisière, qu'ils étaient trop agés pour suivre le rythme. Ou qu'ils resteraient à bord désormais. Le bateau était grand, calme et c'était hors saison pleine.
Peur être des gens plus agés que moi pourront donner leur avis sur la faisabilité de ce projet. Et sur la clientèle Louis Cruise.
Car un petit navire rempli de jeunes fétards et d'enfants bruyants en plein été peut être une très mauvaise expérience pour une personne agée.
bonjour jai fait une croisiere sur le orient quenn en 2006 je crois pa que rendu a 80 ans je vais prendre ce bateau les cabines çon tres petite et pas néssésaire de fumée le bateau fume et toujour bruillant mème a quai un bateau dépassé
Bonjour jissea
En effet le plus important c'est son état de santé et sa forme physique! « On n'est jamais assez vieux pour ne pouvoir honnêtement espérer encore un jour. »
J'ai souvent voyagé lorsque j’étais jeune avec ma grand-mère et ce, jusqu'à ses 90 ans !!!!!! Par contre elle ne descendait plus au mouillage seulement à l'amarrage!!!
Cet été en juillet nous sommes partis sur MSC MUSICA et à Noel sur COSTA CONCORDIA avec mes parents tous deux âgés de 83 ans ! no problem ...et pourtant 5 semaines avant notre départ ma maman a fait un séjour en « réa » puis a été hospitalisée 15jours .... et malgré cela son cardiologue nous a donné son OK pour la croisière !!!!
Lorsque mes parents nous accompagnent "le mode croisière" est le mieux adapté pour eux et pour nous aussi. Chacun son rythme. On se donne des points de RV dans la journée puis mes enfants vont d'un côté et nous de l'autre. Ils font leur sieste...jouent aux cartes....prenne un verre au bord de la piscine....etc etc
Par contre la condition sine qua non, on s'assure de réserver un circuit sans trop "jour de navigation" (plus de transatlantique) plus de "vol aérien " et surtout la présence d'un hôpital à bord....ce qui n’est plus chose rare maintenant.
Nous faisons les excursions privées en taxi c'est pas plus cher (exemple Rome 100€/personne sur Concordia et ns avons payé 150€ de 11H à 18H + pourboires + repas pour 6 personnes ) nous avons pris un taxi (van) qui nous a fait le guide avec les arrêts que nous souhaitions donc pas de fatigue, pas de perte de temps et visite sur mesure...Vous pouvez faire comme cela de partout...On part toujours après les bus comme cela ils dorment un peu plus longtemps, (et nous aussi!.....) ne se bousculent pas au petit dej, se préparent cool ........et le soir lorsqu'ils rentrent se coucher ....nous faisons ce que nous voulons de notre côté .....C'est un tres bon compromis familial tant qu'on peut encore le faire ...
Peut être, est-ce aussi une question d'habitude, je ne sais pas, cela dit, ça n'évite pas les problèmes de santé éventuels ....qui peuvent malheureusement arriver n'importe où et à n'importe quel moment!!!!!
Un petit conseil perso, choisissez une cabine toujours au milieu du bateau (ça bouge moins) pas à l’arrière non plus, même sur les ponts supérieurs car vous avez le bruit de la cheminée… désagréable lorsque le navire est au port, pas trop loin d’un ascenseur central mais faites attention selon les navires il faut privilégier l’accès le plus direct soit ...le bureau d’ information pour vos RV, soit le restaurant, soit la piscine etc … bien repérer le couloir de la cabine chiffre « pair » ou « impair » cela évitera des pas inutiles à votre maman, et éventuellement les vacances scolaires si vous pouvez le faire !!!!
« La vieillesse est noble, lorsqu'elle se défend elle -même, garde ses droits, ne se vend à personne, et jusqu'au dernier souffle domine sur les siens. » Cicéron
Pourquoi pas !!!! c’est un avis personnel😉
NAVIGATORMC
Voyager, c'est demander d'un coup à la distance ce que le temps ne pourrait nous donner que peu à peu. Paul Morand
Bonjour,
J'ai fait, en 2006, un voyage en Grèce avec une croisière de 7 jours dans les îles grecques.
Nous étions sur un bateau de la compagnie Luis, " le PERLA" Je vous conseillerais de vous informer de la comparaison entre l'Orient Queen et le PERLA.
Attention si ce bateau est du même genre que le PERLA, c'est loin de ressembler à nos bateaux de croisière. Beaucoup plus petit, aucun luxe, presque pas d'activités, cabine rudimentaire....Service... Nous avons eu de la mer mouvementé et beaucoup de personnes malade.
Peut-être que l'Ouest Queen est d'un plus gros tonnage et plus luxueux. Vaut mieux le savoir avant le départ afin de ne pas être trop déçu et se prémunir de Gravol.
Bon voyage! Roseau
J'ai fait, en 2006, un voyage en Grèce avec une croisière de 7 jours dans les îles grecques.
Nous étions sur un bateau de la compagnie Luis, " le PERLA" Je vous conseillerais de vous informer de la comparaison entre l'Orient Queen et le PERLA.
Attention si ce bateau est du même genre que le PERLA, c'est loin de ressembler à nos bateaux de croisière. Beaucoup plus petit, aucun luxe, presque pas d'activités, cabine rudimentaire....Service... Nous avons eu de la mer mouvementé et beaucoup de personnes malade.
Peut-être que l'Ouest Queen est d'un plus gros tonnage et plus luxueux. Vaut mieux le savoir avant le départ afin de ne pas être trop déçu et se prémunir de Gravol.
Bon voyage! Roseau
Roseau
Bonjour et Merci Roseau de vos renseignements concernant le bateau.
Maman préfèrerait un bateau à taille humaine mais je vais essayer de l'en dissuader. Elle a souvent voyagé sur des paquebots et son rêve, tant qu'elle est bien valide, est de refaire une croisere qui la mènerait jusqu'à Celsuk en Turquie, à la maison de la Vierge Marie.
Je pars avec mon compagnon, dans deux mois faire une croisiere sur le SERENA de COSTA et j'ai déjà voyagé sur le Costa Mediterranea : rien à voir donc avec les "petits" bateaux. D'où ma crainte.
Merci encore.
Merci encore.
MEDITERRANEA Visions d'Orient (09/06) / SERENA Iles-Terres du Soleil (04/08) / ORIENT QUEEN Iles grecques" (04/09) / SERENADE OTS (RCI) Caraïbes (01/10) / ROMANTICA Perles Océan Indien (12/10)/ EQUINOX Mediterranée (10/11) / Costa MEDITERRANEA Transat et Caraïbes (11/12) / COSTA FORTUNA (05/14)
Bonjour et merci Rodrigue de votre avis. J'y tiens compte.
MEDITERRANEA Visions d'Orient (09/06) / SERENA Iles-Terres du Soleil (04/08) / ORIENT QUEEN Iles grecques" (04/09) / SERENADE OTS (RCI) Caraïbes (01/10) / ROMANTICA Perles Océan Indien (12/10)/ EQUINOX Mediterranée (10/11) / Costa MEDITERRANEA Transat et Caraïbes (11/12) / COSTA FORTUNA (05/14)
Bonjour Jissea,
Merci de vos infos. Maman est encore bien valide pour son âge, a déjà fait plusieurs croisieres il y a quelque temps bien sûr. Mais elle a tellement envie d'aller à Ephese/Celscuk en Turquie qu'elle ne ferait que cette excursion qui est très facile (je l'ai faite moi-même en septembre 06 avec le Costa Mediterranea). Cependant elle a peur de prendre un gros bateau. Je vais essayer de la persuader.
MEDITERRANEA Visions d'Orient (09/06) / SERENA Iles-Terres du Soleil (04/08) / ORIENT QUEEN Iles grecques" (04/09) / SERENADE OTS (RCI) Caraïbes (01/10) / ROMANTICA Perles Océan Indien (12/10)/ EQUINOX Mediterranée (10/11) / Costa MEDITERRANEA Transat et Caraïbes (11/12) / COSTA FORTUNA (05/14)
J'ai réservé sur le orient queen et il a l'air en bon état. L'intèrieur semble correct.
En fait pour un dame agée, cette croisière doit être possible mais en réservant une suite ou une cabine assez confortable.
Nous, nous serons en fond de cale, sans fenêtre!
Sinon, le bateau n'est pas si petit que ça. Il fait dans les 160 m tout de même, a deux restau, un casino, une petite piste de danse, deux piscines (sans doute petite), une scène (donc spectacles), un ou deux jaccuzis, un truc de golf... Bref, pas grand chose de moins qu'un grand navire, sauf une patinoire, un bowling... et autres.
La raison de mon choix de cette croisière n'est pas le navire mais l'itinéraire de 11 jours assez bon.
Nous, nous serons en fond de cale, sans fenêtre!
Sinon, le bateau n'est pas si petit que ça. Il fait dans les 160 m tout de même, a deux restau, un casino, une petite piste de danse, deux piscines (sans doute petite), une scène (donc spectacles), un ou deux jaccuzis, un truc de golf... Bref, pas grand chose de moins qu'un grand navire, sauf une patinoire, un bowling... et autres.
La raison de mon choix de cette croisière n'est pas le navire mais l'itinéraire de 11 jours assez bon.
Bonjour a tous hier soir j'ai appris que la croisiere que nous avions reservee ur l'orient queen pour les iles grecques du 27 Avril au 7 mai a ete annulee la raison n'en est pas encore connue. Cordialement a tous
desbell83
Bonjour, je viens de lire votre message et je comptais sur vous pour me donner des détails de votre croisière... est-elle toujours en annulation et pourquoi ???
je dois faire la même du 16 juin au 26 ... merci de me répondre...
bonjour Laurena celle que nous avions reservee a bel et bien ete annulee, notre fils doit faire celle du 17 mai et a cejour pas annulee par contre, les raisons de l'annulation etaient tres imprecises. J'ai ete remboursee de l'acompte verse mais sans plus ils ne respectent pas les conditions d'annulation quand cela est provoque par une defaillance ee leur part.
En vous souhaitant de bien profiter de celle que vous avez reservee bien amicalement
desbell83
Bonjour, merci de m'avoir répondu si vite... il y a longtemps que je n'étais pas allée sur le forum... et j'avais en mémoire que vous deviez faire cette croisière bien avant moi... dommage pour vous ...je ne comprends rien à leur façon... enfin de notre côté, nous avons été sollicité pour payer une augmentation dû à la flambée du carburant...et qui continue à augmenter..
enfin, heureusement que je me suis inscrite lorsque je suis revenue de l'autre croisière, car aujourd'hui avec les coûts du quotidien, j'y aurai sûrement renoncé... et cela aurait été dommage...
bien à vous amicalement ...
re Laurena notre fils a egalement recu un mail l'informant de l'augmentation du carburant, cela est je pense applique dans toutes les Cies et le contrat stipule bien qu'une augmentation peut etre appliquee en cas d'evolution du prix des carburants. Je pense egalement qu'il va etre de plus plus en plus difficile de profiter de ces croisieres etant donne la conjoncture actuelle, donc il faut en profiter elles etaient devenues relativement abordables et a la portee de tous. En vous souhaitant un merveilleux sejours bien amicalement
desbell83
de retour de croisiere sur l orient queen(parfum des iles grecques)voici mes impressions;
d abord les bonnes:personnels de bord, de cabines, serveurs sont adorablesnourriture + que correcte, variée et a volonté que ce soit au buffet(sur le pont), ou au restaurant le mermaid propreté du bateau, des cabines...sites visités interessants en grandes parties
passons aux - bonnes:petit bateau, donc petites piscines(2 pediluves ou peuvent barboter seulement les enfantspas assez de transats dc c est la guerre pour en recuperer 1 lors des journées en mertarifs des excursions prohibitif(+ de 50euros par pers.)alors qu il suffit de sortir du bateau et de prendre un taxi a plusieurs ou louer un vehicule(auto, scooter)que se soit a athenes, les iles grecques ou genes...bien evidemment ils ne proposent jamais ce genre de solutionsparfois excursions trops courtes ou tt au moins l heure ne convient pas mais ça, on a pas le choix;d autres inutiles comme Messine ou tt est fermé, l excursion sur l etna est a 4 hrs de route or l escale dure 5h.....les officiers ne sont pas franchement sympas, limite desagreables et je suis gentil...forfait boissons alcolisées a 199, 5 euros pr les 10 jours a multiplier par le nombre de passagers ds la cabine, c est obligatoire(2 adultes=2 forfaits)il faut vraiment boire pr que se soit rentable car l eau en bouteille, certains alcools sont qd meme payants...c est du vol manifestepassons aux cabines
celles sans hublot:placard de 10m2 pour 2 personnes, faut pas etre claustro
celles avec le hublot:juste un peu plus gd mais c est vraiment limite surtout si on est a 3 dedans
en fait seules les suites sont de tailles correctes (18m2) mais ce n est plus le meme tarifautre petit pb, les teles ne marchent pas ou qd elles fonctionnent uniquement cnn, bbc news ou euros news...
en bref, il faut esperer, comme ca a été notre cas, d etre surclassé en categorie suite par le +gd des hasard et de rencontrer des personnes geniales avec qui nous avons passé le plus clair de notre temps(elles se reconnaitrons qd elles mettrons leurs doleances sur ce voyages...)pour que ce voyages s avere agreable
n hesiter pas a me contacter pour des informations
jpsc
je viens de lire ton compte rendu de ta croisière .les chambres sont vraiments petites ?nous nous partons le 14/10/08 et nous aurons la cabine 7009 est ce que tu sais comment elle est?tu n'es guère enchanté de ta crosière .d'après une internaute marela elle l'a trouvé super j'aimerai bien avoir ton avis.merci .MC.
😉 Salut je rentre de croisière sur l'Orient Queen. La 7009 est exigue située sur le pont Phoenician, très bruyante, comme toutes ces cabines sans hublot, située plutôt à l'arrière du bateau (tu as le plan du bateau sur http://www.aarcroisiere.com/croisiere/comp_32-bat_358/louis-cruise-line/orient-queen/plan-ponts.html ).
Bon, ceci dit, si tu pars en croisière à des prix raisonnables pour t'enfermer dans une cabine, c'est pas forcément le bon choix 😉 ! Si tu as la possibilité d'avoir une cabine avec hublot, c'est bcp mieux, mais les cabines ne sont pas plus grandes ! Tu peux essayer aussi de négocier après la première nuit un changement car s'ils ont des cabines de libres, ils deviennent assez cool si tu râles (ils te détesteront en silence, mais t'es pas là pour leur plaire, juste pour te faire plaisir) . De nombreux voyageurs ont changé de cabines sans supplément sur la dernière du 15 au 25.
Plus embêtant sont les modifications de dernières minutes opérées par Louis Croisière : La pub vante une croisière de 11 jours/10 nuits. Perso, j'ai beau compter et re-compter sur mes petits doigts : je suis parti de Marseille le 15 à 18h00, suis rentré à Nice (et non Marseille comme prévu) le 25 à 6h30. Pour moi, cela fait 10 nuits/9 jours !!!!! 😠. Il n'est précisé nullepart (dans les pubs !) que certains jours, il y a deux étapes (nous avons eu deux journées comme cela : Kusadasi/Patmos dans une journée + Mykonos/Santorin dans une autre). Cela est vraiment lamentable, je leur en veux surtout pour cela ! Mais peut-être auras-tu plus de chance et bénéficieras-tu d'un résultat de nos doléances ?? 🤪
L'étape de Messine n'est pas inutile, car si c'est vrai que l'excurs sur l'Etna ne vaut pas le coup, Taormina vaut vraiment le détour, tu peux flaner dans un superbe jardin public avec une vue sur l'Etna et la mer au top, puis dans les rues pas étroites pour une fois (2h là-bas et tu as encore 1h à Messine pour visiter l'essentiel calmement), tu négocie un taxi pour 4 à 25€/pers, il reste 2h à t'attendre et tu paies seulement au retour (pas comme en Grèce où les taxis changent de tarifs en cours de route et où tu dois te battre pendant des heures pour obtenir gain de cause) Maintenant, rester à Messine, c'est sûr que c'est nul !
Les forfaits "boissons" ne sont pas obligatoires (perso, je n'en ai pas pris). Si tu ne passes pas ton temps à bord au bar ou en boîte de nuit, cela ne vaut pas le coup, sinon oui. Pour l'eau ? Tu peux demander "en carafe", elle a bien sûr un goût plus ou moins chloré suivant qu'elle t'est servie fraiche ou tiède (cela dépend de ton serveur). Perso, dès Gênes, j'ai acheté l'eau à terre, l'ai stockée dans le frigo et la transvasais dans leur bouteille, j'ai renouvellé ça à chaque étapes nécéssaires, sinon tu prends une fiole d'anisette, ou de ce que tu veux pour masquer le goût et ce avant d'embarquer. Mais c'est vrai que le côté "tout payant" à bord est désagréable. Ceci dit, c'est partout pareil. Chez Costa, un forfait "pourboire" de 5 euros est obligatoire par jour et par personne. Là, tu peux le refuser (il est de 8€ par adulte et moins pour les enfants) et laisser tes pourboires directement au personnel de ton choix.
Globalement, perso, je suis conscient que chacun ne part pas en croisière avec les mêmes objectifs, ni habitudes de vie. Il est donc difficile de satisfaire tout le monde. Mais je trouve qu'ils pourraient facilement améliorer les choses. Les excursions sont vraiment à des tarifs excessifs, ça c'est vrai ! Mais franchement, il ne faut pas avoir peur de se débrouiller seuls, on y arrive parfaitement, vraiment !
L'autre scandale sur ce bateau est le ségrégationisme entre "excursionistes" et "débrouillards". A Santorin par ex. on est arrivé à 16h, on débarque en "chaloupes" les excursionistes en premier (serait-on de seconde zone dans l'autre cas ?). Si tu as "flemmardé" au repas ou sur le pont, tu risques, comme certains d'avoir la chaloupe n° 11 et débarquer à 18h minimum ! Comptes 55mn pour parvenir à Fira au bout du funiculaire, une demi-heure pour le retour (car il peut y avoir 7 bateaux de croisière en rade), la dernière chaloupe étant à 21h30 il te reste en fait 1h30 à passer sur Santorin : Scandaleux quand tu as vite compris que c'est vraiment le clou de la croisière !😠 😠 😠 Adieu à Oïa, la plus belle ! Nous on a eu de la chance d'avoir la n°2, on est monté à dos d'âne, on a pris le bus 23 et sommes restés à Oïa 2h pour en repartir à 20h05 par le bus 17 (il y a un bus toutes les 30mn), mais avons délibérément fait une croix sur Fira qui est de toutes façon, un piège à touriste) et je ne regrette absolument pas notre choix. Globalement ce n'est pas le temps qu'y ont passé les excursionnistes !
Katakolon et le site d'Olympie : pour moi c'est une question de ravitaillement pour les bateaux (on est sur le continent, on n'est plus sur des îles, tu piges ?) car quand tu as vu l'Acropole, Pompei et Ephèse, les 4 colonnes d'Olympie te font même plus rire. C'est le gros regret de cette croisière : mauvais timing à mon avis, mais c'est vrai que ce bateau est une vrai couleuvre ! Pour en connaitre d'autres, franchement c'est du 1 de tension !!
Conclusion : si c'est ta première croisière, tu vas découvrir tous les côtés bons et mauvais. Perso, j'étais pas là-bas pour me prendre la tête, alors j'ai pris les évènements comme ils venaient, à chaud. A froid, je fais un courrier salé à la compagnie, qui évidemment n'en tiendra pas compte.
Pour être franc, les Grecs n'aiment pas les Français, pas plus que les Italiens. Alors dis que tu es Belge ou Canadien c'est mieux ! 😏 Cette compagnie bat pavillon Grec, ne l'oublies pas ! 😕. En clair : "Parfum des Iles Grecques" est vraiment la seule chose dont tu pourras dire que tu n'es pas trompé sur la définition. Je dirai que le terme "mise en bouche" est même plus exact. Après tu sais où il faut que tu retournes et où c'est pas la peine. Il faut savoir que par exemple tu as des vols depuis Athènes qui désservent presque toutes les îles (Santorin, Mykonos, par ex. pour 79€) ou des ferries qui relient toutes les îles à des prix modiques.
Sérieux, le bon côté de la croisière, c'est que tu es pris en charge à 100%, et que tu n'as rien à faire : ça c'est le pied !😎😎😎.
Perso, je ne me suis pas embêté, ne rien faire que de penser à nous pendant dix jours, pas de téléphonne, pas de télé, une coupure nette avec la routine ! mais d'autres se sont ennuyé ferme ! Encore une fois, cela dépend de ce que tu cherches dans une croisière ? Les activités à bord sont du niveau "mauvais Club Med", tu vois le genre ? Mais, perso, je n'attendais rien de ce côté là, donc je ne suis pas déçu.
N'oublies pas des bouquins types "guide du routard" ou similaire si tu veux aller à terre en "solo", il y a d'autres collections aussi bien. Comme ça, tu t'imprègnes bien de ce qui peut t'attendre ! N'hésites pas à parler à tous le monde (croisiéristes en particuiers), il y en aura toujours qui ont eu des bons plans par Pierre, Paul ou Jacques....
Voilà ! Bon trip !
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Hello,
We’re back from this cruise.
Boarding in Dunkirk: The doors opened around 12 PM. Since we were a bit early, I asked if my husband, who uses a walker, could wait inside instead of outside. I left him with the two suitcases and our two backpacks in the small hall while I parked the car in the reserved CFC parking lot for 10 € per day.
The shuttle that was supposed to take people from the parking lot to the model pavilion was supposed to arrive in 5 minutes, but after 15 minutes, nothing. After waiting 15 minutes, I saw a man walking and asked if I could follow him. In 15 minutes, we arrived, and still no sign of the shuttle—it must have passed us. Arrived at the model pavilion.
My husband had already checked in the suitcases with the help of a CFC staff member. The remaining formalities were completed quickly. We were on board by 12:15 PM. Headed to the buffet on deck 11 and waited in a lounge to access our cabin.
At 2 PM, we discovered our balcony cabin on deck 9 at the rear: spacious with a large balcony compared to MSC/COSTA.
Since we were at the rear, cabin 9202, there was always an issue with elevator number 4: "priority."
Elevator number 2 stops at deck 10... and elevator number 3 was often out of order, leaving only number 1 for those with mobility issues to reach the buffet, especially for people who struggle with stairs. Note: only one child on board and lots of "gray hair."
DAY 2: At sea. Lots of activities offered.
Day 3: GOTHENBURG (Sweden). Sunny, 19°C at 11 AM.
Excursion booked with CFC: Gothenburg and Haga for all.
Interesting visit with a great guide. The HAGA district, in our opinion, is full of cobblestones and nothing special, not suitable for people using a cane or wheelchair. Elevator number 3 was out of order again.
Day 4: Copenhagen. 15°C in the morning, showers in the afternoon.
We didn’t book an excursion since we’d already stopped here with CFC in 2025, and based on advice from this forum, we took the hop-on/hop-off bus right in front of the ship. I still went to see the Little Mermaid again.
No TV, but the elevator was fixed.
DAY 5: At sea. Still no TV.
DAY 6: GDANSK (Poland). 15°C, rain all day.
There’s a shuttle to get to the city center.
We took the excursion: Panorama of Gdansk.
The guide left us at the entrance of the city center for 45 minutes, telling us what to visit. Meet-up for the rest of the tour at 3 PM. The bus left at 3:15 PM to cover 10 km to see St. Mary’s Cathedral. We arrived at 4:16 PM... The guide said there are often traffic jams in that direction. We had 10 minutes on site before heading to see the lighthouse and the Westerplatte monument, where we also had 10 minutes.
Many of us wondered why we didn’t do the tour in the opposite direction since they knew there would be traffic...
I went to reception to complain about the organization. The staff member read me the program: we were supposed to start with the lighthouse, then go to the cathedral and stay for 30 minutes before heading to the center of Gdansk for a short guided walk with some free time to buy souvenirs, etc.
The guide did the complete opposite of what was planned and didn’t even give us a guided tour—just dropped us off in the city...
DAY 7: Bornholm Island (Denmark). 14°C, a few sunny spells.
We saw in the excursions that there was a walking tour of RØNNE. So, like many others, we explored on our own. There was a small orchestra welcoming us at the port and two people with city maps. We took the shuttle to leave the port—it ran every 15 minutes. The tourist office was next to the "shuttle bus." A pleasant visit at our own pace.
DAY 8: KIEL (Germany). 18–23°C, nice weather.
We took the "Kiel for all" excursion. Great guide and interesting visits.
The port is in the city, and in 10 minutes, we were in the city center by following a blue line on the ground from the port. Elevator 3 was stuck again... and the TV was back.
DAY 9: At sea. Elevator 3 works.
DAY 10: At sea. Elevator 3 is out of order again...
DAY 11: Disembarkation in Dunkirk.
Cabins had to be vacated by 7:30 AM. Buffet open until 9 AM.
Elevator number 1 was "reserved," leaving only number 2, which doesn’t go up to deck 11... a problem for people with mobility issues who had to cross the entire deck 11 and try to use one of the four working elevators at the front, which were crowded.
My opinion: Interesting stops.
The onboard staff were always welcoming, smiling, and mostly French-speaking.
Evening shows were better than in March/April 2025—better singers, dancers, and presenters, and the costumes were improved.
I liked the "magician" shows less.
There were three onboard lectures by a very cultured person, but they went off-topic and were too historical for my taste. I didn’t attend the other two; my husband went to the second but not the third.
For this cruise, there was a bridge theme, but we’re not players or interested.
We didn’t take a drink package on board—water, coffee, tea, and herbal teas were available.
We had a water leak in our cabin the night before disembarkation. We reported it, and after the technical staff came (with a translator who didn’t speak English), we were asked to leave the cabin for a while for repairs. We went to a lounge, and after 1.5 hours, I checked in at reception. The repair took longer than expected... we had to change cabins... not ideal the night before disembarkation. No balcony cabins were available, so we got an ocean-view cabin, 6075, with a bathtub (impossible for both of us to use). We packed our suitcases, took a shower in our cabin, and moved to the new one. Noise from chairs until 12:30 AM because the cabin was under a lounge, and constant ventilation noise in the hallway... sleep was hard to come by. Disembarkation: Well organized. We were helped with transporting the two suitcases and bags to the waiting room while I took the shuttle to get the car. Guylène
We had a water leak in our cabin the night before disembarkation. We reported it, and after the technical staff came (with a translator who didn’t speak English), we were asked to leave the cabin for a while for repairs. We went to a lounge, and after 1.5 hours, I checked in at reception. The repair took longer than expected... we had to change cabins... not ideal the night before disembarkation. No balcony cabins were available, so we got an ocean-view cabin, 6075, with a bathtub (impossible for both of us to use). We packed our suitcases, took a shower in our cabin, and moved to the new one. Noise from chairs until 12:30 AM because the cabin was under a lounge, and constant ventilation noise in the hallway... sleep was hard to come by. Disembarkation: Well organized. We were helped with transporting the two suitcases and bags to the waiting room while I took the shuttle to get the car. Guylène
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Has anyone taken the CFC recently?
Thoughts?
Thanks
Thoughts?
Thanks
hi there
Here’s the cruise schedule for 2026.
It’s a great way to get ideas and maybe even meet up with other members.
2 essential rules:
1) never "quote" the calendar when replying—this’ll avoid any confusion 2) follow the format below DD/MM - username / SHIP IN CAPS / number of days / cruise title / departure port DON’T FORGET THE SPACES between the / /
REMINDER Despite my requests, few people follow the requested format. Cruises that stray too far from it won’t be listed anymore—sorry!PLEASE respect the templates! COPY AND PASTE THE FORMAT BELOW AND REPLACE WITH YOUR DETAILS IF YOU’RE STRUGGLING DD/MM - username / SHIP IN CAPS / number of days / cruise title / departure port DON’T FORGET THE SPACES between the / / It takes time to fix mistakes, so THANKS TO EVERYONE for your help!
YOUR TURN 😉
NUMBER OF CRUISES 2026: JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER
1) never "quote" the calendar when replying—this’ll avoid any confusion 2) follow the format below DD/MM - username / SHIP IN CAPS / number of days / cruise title / departure port DON’T FORGET THE SPACES between the / /
REMINDER Despite my requests, few people follow the requested format. Cruises that stray too far from it won’t be listed anymore—sorry!PLEASE respect the templates! COPY AND PASTE THE FORMAT BELOW AND REPLACE WITH YOUR DETAILS IF YOU’RE STRUGGLING DD/MM - username / SHIP IN CAPS / number of days / cruise title / departure port DON’T FORGET THE SPACES between the / / It takes time to fix mistakes, so THANKS TO EVERYONE for your help!
YOUR TURN 😉
NUMBER OF CRUISES 2026: JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER
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,
I'm looking at a cruise in the north.Which one do you think is more interesting? Thanks
Hello,
We’re taking a cruise to Northern Europe with a stop in SOUTHAMPTON.
We’d like to visit the Stonehenge site.
Is it possible to get there on our own (my husband is a wheelchair user), since the MSC excursion to Salisbury is priced at 127 € per person?
There’s also a stop in Rotterdam, and it seems there’s a "miniature village to visit" nearby. Has anyone here been there, and if so, how did you get there?
Thanks so much for your tips. Mum49
If you're traveling on the Costa Diadema from October 17th to 28th, 2026 to Lisbon, we can meet up for a drink. Share our cruising experiences, an excursion, a table...
hi there, a group of friends and I are going on a cruise at the end of June with CFC in Norway. I’d love to get some info on the different stops we’ll be making. Most of them are one-day stops (from around 10 AM to 8 PM on average). Here are the stops: Andalsnes, Trondheim, Honningsvåg, Alta, Hellesylt, Sandane, Austefjorden.
Thanks in advance to anyone who can share what there is to see or do in these places.
When I get back, I’ll post what we did—it might help others who come after us.
Also, does anyone know if the boat sticks to the arrival time in Dunkirk for catching tickets to head back south? We’ll plan a buffer just in case.
Thanks everyone!
Thanks in advance to anyone who can share what there is to see or do in these places.
When I get back, I’ll post what we did—it might help others who come after us.
Also, does anyone know if the boat sticks to the arrival time in Dunkirk for catching tickets to head back south? We’ll plan a buffer just in case.
Thanks everyone!
Hi there, The day before boarding the Costa Favolosa for the Norwegian Fjords cruise departing from Hamburg, I'd like to book a hotel. Which one would be the most convenient location-wise relative to the port?
Thanks in advance for your reply.
Hi everyone on the cruising forum,
I’m looking to get in touch with someone who’s been on an Arctic Cruise aboard the ship POLARFRONT, operated by the French company "LATITUDE BLANCHE", for some info.
https://www.latitudeblanche.com/voyages-grandnord-polarfront/
I already posted a similar message here 2-3 months ago, and it mysteriously disappeared... ??
Hoping for a response this time.
Best to all,
Puma2A
...
I’m looking to get in touch with someone who’s been on an Arctic Cruise aboard the ship POLARFRONT, operated by the French company "LATITUDE BLANCHE", for some info.
https://www.latitudeblanche.com/voyages-grandnord-polarfront/
I already posted a similar message here 2-3 months ago, and it mysteriously disappeared... ??
Hoping for a response this time.
Best to all,
Puma2A
...
Hi there, I was wondering if anyone has ever taken a cruise with this PO Cruise company.
Would love to hear your thoughts!
They’ve got some great itineraries for Norway.Hello,
We’ll be sailing on the Renaissance with CFC to southern Norway from July 4 to 11, 2026, departing from Dunkirk (the cruise was booked through "Planète Croisière").
When entering some personal details or pre-selecting options on the CFC website, I’m wondering about the "optional" categories for drinks and WiFi.
I’m actually a bit surprised by these extra charges, as we weren’t used to them on other cruises (Australis in Patagonia; Hurtigruten’s Coastal Express in Norway and Alaska; Rivages du Monde in the Arctic or on the Douro River; a Nile river cruise in Egypt), where we sometimes had access to basic drinks at meals and free WiFi when near land.
Anyway, for those who’ve already taken a CFC cruise on the Renaissance, could you share some advice? Specifically about the most basic drink package, called "Fraîcheur" (238 € for two), which doesn’t seem to be described anywhere. The "Premium" package seems excessive (490 € for two for the week) for light drinkers.
As for WiFi, it’s 10 € per day per person. While I find that price acceptable for parking our car in Dunkirk, it feels overpriced here (especially since it was free on the Nordlys "Coastal Express" just 3 or 4 years ago).
So, I’d love to hear from experienced cruisers who’ve been on this ship!
Looking forward to seeing the excursion prices, which should be available soon! 😐
Thanks in advance!
Thanks in advance!
Hi there,
I’d love to hear from travelers who’ve done this cruise with Rivages du Monde or CroisiEurope.
Thanks!
Elettra69
Hi there,
I’m considering a cruise on this ship in the recently introduced Yacht Club category.
Have any forum members tried it?
What are your thoughts? Positive or negative? Which cabins should we go for—or avoid?
We’re already familiar with the Yacht Clubs on the Splendida, Fantasia, Preziosa, and Divina series.
We weren’t as keen on the one on the Seashore—we found it too big.
Thanks in advance for your feedback!
Best,
Claudine
We're considering a new cruise soon and would like to try the Renaissance.
The uniqueness of the promenade cabins appeals to us, but could anyone give us some insights on the following points:
- Is the glass door sufficiently tinted to prevent outsiders from seeing into the cabin?
- Is the soundproofing good enough to block out conversations on the promenade deck?
Thanks in advance to anyone who can help!
Hi there,
Do you have a hotel near the cruise port (or easy to reach by metro with luggage) to recommend? I’m planning to spend two days there before boarding.
Thanks in advance! Claudine
Do you have a hotel near the cruise port (or easy to reach by metro with luggage) to recommend? I’m planning to spend two days there before boarding.
Thanks in advance! Claudine
Hello,
My husband, our two teens, and I are going on a cruise on the COSTA Esmeralda at the beginning of July. We’re thinking of exploring the ports on our own. Do any of you have recent experiences or tips to share? Are there shuttles between the port and the city center? Are they free? Looking forward to hearing from you.
My husband, our two teens, and I are going on a cruise on the COSTA Esmeralda at the beginning of July. We’re thinking of exploring the ports on our own. Do any of you have recent experiences or tips to share? Are there shuttles between the port and the city center? Are they free? Looking forward to hearing from you.
Hi, can you eat in the evening at the Costa Smeralda’s cafeteria, or do you have to dine at the restaurant? Thanks for your reply.
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Hi everyone,
As promised, here’s my review of the cruise I took from the 5th to the 19th on the MSC Virtuosa.
As you know, I had initially booked a cruise with Mein Schiff departing from Dubai (from Dubai to Cape Town). It was a 22-day cruise. Due to the issues in the Persian Gulf, my cruise was canceled by Mein Schiff.
So, we started looking for a Plan B because we really wanted to go. Especially my wife, who had just had a minor procedure and needed some rest. Since she had already taken time off, she was determined to travel. However, we were looking for an affordable Plan B since we weren’t sure when Mein Schiff or the airline would reimburse us.
While browsing online, I found a 15-day cruise departing from Pointe-à-Pitre (including flights, transfers, the cruise, and drinks) for a price of 1,200 € in a Fantastica balcony cabin. We thought, *Why not?*
I should mention that I’m not usually a big fan of MSC. My last experience with them was post-Covid (I took two cruises, one in 2021 and another in 2022), and it was honestly a disaster. We didn’t want to repeat that, but after talking to Catherine, who told me she was very happy with a short Christmas cruise, we decided to give it a try.
I have to say, I was left speechless. Honestly, the cruise was absolutely perfect. There’s nothing to complain about (or just a few minor details). In terms of service and food, I felt like I was on a premium cruise line. I’d even say MSC has nothing to envy from some of those companies. While premium lines like Holland, Celebrity, and Royal are cutting back on services, I think MSC has made huge improvements. Seriously, I wasn’t expecting this at all. You’ll see what I mean as we chat more.
I won’t do a full review like I usually do because there weren’t many stops: 1. We boarded in Pointe-à-Pitre 2. We stopped in Saint-Martin 3. Then it was a direct crossing to the Azores...
This cruise was really about relaxing, even if it’s not the kind of trip we usually take.
First off, I’m not a big fan of "flight and cruise" packages. I asked if we could leave two days early, but they said it wasn’t possible. We had to take the flight, then the bus, and board the ship directly.
It’s not really my thing, but given the price we paid and since we really wanted to relax, we thought, *Why not?*
Here’s the itinerary:
Boarding in Pointe-à-Pitre Saint-Martin Five days at sea The Azores Four days at sea Hamburg One day at sea Le Havre

But as I mentioned, it wasn’t about the itinerary. It was really about taking a break and unwinding. Honestly, I came back thrilled.
Departure and boarding details to come
As promised, here’s my review of the cruise I took from the 5th to the 19th on the MSC Virtuosa.
As you know, I had initially booked a cruise with Mein Schiff departing from Dubai (from Dubai to Cape Town). It was a 22-day cruise. Due to the issues in the Persian Gulf, my cruise was canceled by Mein Schiff.
So, we started looking for a Plan B because we really wanted to go. Especially my wife, who had just had a minor procedure and needed some rest. Since she had already taken time off, she was determined to travel. However, we were looking for an affordable Plan B since we weren’t sure when Mein Schiff or the airline would reimburse us.
While browsing online, I found a 15-day cruise departing from Pointe-à-Pitre (including flights, transfers, the cruise, and drinks) for a price of 1,200 € in a Fantastica balcony cabin. We thought, *Why not?*
I should mention that I’m not usually a big fan of MSC. My last experience with them was post-Covid (I took two cruises, one in 2021 and another in 2022), and it was honestly a disaster. We didn’t want to repeat that, but after talking to Catherine, who told me she was very happy with a short Christmas cruise, we decided to give it a try.
I have to say, I was left speechless. Honestly, the cruise was absolutely perfect. There’s nothing to complain about (or just a few minor details). In terms of service and food, I felt like I was on a premium cruise line. I’d even say MSC has nothing to envy from some of those companies. While premium lines like Holland, Celebrity, and Royal are cutting back on services, I think MSC has made huge improvements. Seriously, I wasn’t expecting this at all. You’ll see what I mean as we chat more.
I won’t do a full review like I usually do because there weren’t many stops: 1. We boarded in Pointe-à-Pitre 2. We stopped in Saint-Martin 3. Then it was a direct crossing to the Azores...
This cruise was really about relaxing, even if it’s not the kind of trip we usually take.
First off, I’m not a big fan of "flight and cruise" packages. I asked if we could leave two days early, but they said it wasn’t possible. We had to take the flight, then the bus, and board the ship directly.
It’s not really my thing, but given the price we paid and since we really wanted to relax, we thought, *Why not?*
Here’s the itinerary:
Boarding in Pointe-à-Pitre Saint-Martin Five days at sea The Azores Four days at sea Hamburg One day at sea Le Havre

But as I mentioned, it wasn’t about the itinerary. It was really about taking a break and unwinding. Honestly, I came back thrilled.
Departure and boarding details to come
Hi there
Is the water from the cabin sinks drinkable?
Is the water from the cabin sinks drinkable?
We’re stopping over in Rovinj this coming May, and since we’ve already visited the main sights (port, church, etc.), is there a walk we can do on our own—no boat needed—that would fill a morning?
Thanks to anyone who knows the area…
My wife and I are going on a cruise on the MS Vesteralen on August 4th. The ship stays close to the coast to deliver mail and packages. My wife is a musician and is sensitive to the movement of the boat. Which deck and cabin should we choose?
Thanks in advance
Thanks in advance
Hi there,
So, I booked this cruise...
I know CFC gets a lot of criticism—
- And that it’s not really like the ships I usually take.
But the destination really interested me...
So, I’m giving it a try...
I’m going in with an open mind, thinking I got a good deal, so I’m not expecting the same experience as when I travel with Yacht Club or The Haven.
We’ll see... soon!hi, we’re going on a cruise with MSC Virtuosa in the Caribbean. Has anyone done this cruise before and could give us some tips for excursions on the different islands? Thanks for your help
😉Hi there,
A few months ago, CFC put the EN VOGUE experience on sale, departing from Dunkirk.
I booked this package to test the boat and onboard services for myself.
I’d read a lot of reviews mentioning numerous issues on board, so I wanted to see for myself what it was really like…
Okay, I’ll stop rambling… The package included boarding at 6 PM on Friday, dinner, a show, an overnight stay, and breakfast. We chose an interior cabin for this experience—since the boat wasn’t leaving the dock, we didn’t see the point in paying more… All in all, it cost 130 € per person. My mom joined us; she got the same cabin for 130 € with no single occupancy supplement.
We’d checked in online to board faster. We took the train to DUNKIRK, then a taxi to the shuttle pavilion—7 € for the ride. When we arrived at the pavilion, we were told to wait because there was a connection issue with check-in. Great start… After about ten minutes, we were finally allowed to proceed. At the counter, they said they didn’t have our cabin cards and no record of our check-in… Very odd. With no solution, they put us on the bus and said we’d sort it out at reception. Perfect. We went through security, and they confiscated our water bottles—never seen that before! Then they said my mom had a corkscrew in her bag, so they searched it… but there was no corkscrew. Total amateur hour… They eventually dropped it.
We got on the bus for a ten-minute ride… We boarded the ship with a crew member and headed to reception. Turns out, we weren’t the only ones in this situation. The nightmare began… Only two staff members were handling all the issues, and everything seemed complicated. They told my mom her cabin had been given to someone else 😲. That was the last straw…
It took forever—they had to redo the entire check-in. Finally, they told my mom her cabin was good to go; they’d mixed her up with someone else… After a solid half-hour, we could finally head to our cabin.
I’m determined to test everything: the pool, jacuzzi, show, restaurant, spa, etc… TO BE CONTINUED
Okay, I’ll stop rambling… The package included boarding at 6 PM on Friday, dinner, a show, an overnight stay, and breakfast. We chose an interior cabin for this experience—since the boat wasn’t leaving the dock, we didn’t see the point in paying more… All in all, it cost 130 € per person. My mom joined us; she got the same cabin for 130 € with no single occupancy supplement.
We’d checked in online to board faster. We took the train to DUNKIRK, then a taxi to the shuttle pavilion—7 € for the ride. When we arrived at the pavilion, we were told to wait because there was a connection issue with check-in. Great start… After about ten minutes, we were finally allowed to proceed. At the counter, they said they didn’t have our cabin cards and no record of our check-in… Very odd. With no solution, they put us on the bus and said we’d sort it out at reception. Perfect. We went through security, and they confiscated our water bottles—never seen that before! Then they said my mom had a corkscrew in her bag, so they searched it… but there was no corkscrew. Total amateur hour… They eventually dropped it.
We got on the bus for a ten-minute ride… We boarded the ship with a crew member and headed to reception. Turns out, we weren’t the only ones in this situation. The nightmare began… Only two staff members were handling all the issues, and everything seemed complicated. They told my mom her cabin had been given to someone else 😲. That was the last straw…
It took forever—they had to redo the entire check-in. Finally, they told my mom her cabin was good to go; they’d mixed her up with someone else… After a solid half-hour, we could finally head to our cabin.
I’m determined to test everything: the pool, jacuzzi, show, restaurant, spa, etc… TO BE CONTINUED
Hi,
We received a promotion from our CFC agency offering cruises at up to 40-100% off, and among other details: CFC organizes parking for departures from Dunkirk.
"Unattended parking located about 12 minutes away, fenced off with barriers, at a rate of 10 € per day. Drop off passengers and luggage at the Model Pavilion, and a CFC shuttle will take you from the parking lot to the Model Pavilion every 15-20 minutes. Same for disembarkation. You can book through your agency or on their website. No refunds if the booking is canceled; payment is due at reservation."
Have a great day,
Guylène
PS: Personally, we’d rather keep our vehicle in a free, supervised parking lot and take a taxi to the Model Pavilion.
Hi there,
In June we’re taking a cruise called "Pearls of the Baltic" on board Renaissance CFC Cruises—with stops in Kiel (Germany), Gdańsk (Poland), Rønne (Bornholm), Copenhagen (Denmark), and Gothenburg (Sweden).
This layover in Gothenburg doesn’t really inspire me—could you tell me what’s worth seeing? Are there locals offering excursions around the area by van right when you leave the port, like you often see on Caribbean cruises?
I saw there’s a hop-on hop-off bus, but I’m not sure if there’s a stop near the terminal.
What are your suggestions? Thanks in advance! Best regards,
This layover in Gothenburg doesn’t really inspire me—could you tell me what’s worth seeing? Are there locals offering excursions around the area by van right when you leave the port, like you often see on Caribbean cruises?
I saw there’s a hop-on hop-off bus, but I’m not sure if there’s a stop near the terminal.
What are your suggestions? Thanks in advance! Best regards,
Hi! On June 10th, we’re heading off on a 10-day Baltic Sea cruise with CFC Cruises’ *Renaissance*. We’ll be stopping in Copenhagen, and we’re planning to take the City Sightseeing hop-on hop-off buses to explore the city with multiple stops. Could anyone tell me which quay cruise ships usually dock at and how to get from the quay to the nearest stop to board the tour bus? Thanks for your tips and suggestions!