Hello bonsoir à tous, je me lance et prend le relai mais ce sera en toute simplicité.
Qui serait partant pour une rencontre apéritif tout au début de la croisière soit le 1er jour mer soit le 9 mars, vers 18h30 dans un bar.
Je suggère un bar avec tapas comme cela existait sur le fantasia pour l’apero pour des raisons pratique ainsi il n’y aura pas de problème de qui apporte quoi. Chacun commande sa boisson avec son forfait boissons ainsi il n’y a pas de logistique (verres, couverts etc...)
Cette rencontre permettait de nous connaître car cela fait plus d’un an que chacun de nous correspond avec voyage forum et c’est sympa de mettre un prénom sur un visage.
Cette rencontre n’est pas obligatoire mais peut donner lieu à des petits regroupements pour les escales.
Les idées des uns et des autres seront les bienvenues
Le lieu de rencontre sera défini ultérieurement par ceux qui connaissent mieux le divina que moi. La rencontre peut se faire régulièrement ou pas sur le même pont comme cela se faisait sur le Fantasia suivant les affinités et sorties de chacun.
Bonne soirée à tous
Ton idée est très bien et je te félicite pour ton courage.
Le 9 mars étant un jour de mer pour une première rencontre, je trouve cela parfait, pour le moment à 18h30, je ne sais pas à quel heure est le premier service qui peut éventuellement poser problème.
En effet toutes idées constructives sont les bienvenues.
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Oui je crois cela tout à fait possible.
Il est vrai que chacun reste libre de participer ou non, mais d'expérience on devrait être (très) nombreux.
Je participerai volontiers (nous sommes 4) .
On dispose encore de quelques temps, pour mettre au point.
Si on est nombreux (1° ou second jour en mer ) une heure creuse dans l'après midi, ou fin de matinée serait + commode.
Que chacun donne son avis.
CORDIALEMENT
Bonjour avez vous déjà l’experience De l’escale aux Bermudes ? Je crois que beaucoup d’interet Sur la nature. Auriez vous un bon plan incontournable. Belle journée marie Laurence
Bonsoir,
Nous avions envisagé un TO local, mais comme il exige un règlement préalable, nous opterons pour une escale en autonome.
Le site indiqué est très bien fait et je crois effectivement que l'on peut s'organiser soi-même.
Les distances ne sont pas très grandes et les transports en commun semblent bien organisées.
Bonjour alors pour nous on est bien entendu d’accord pour une rencontre effectivement pour l’apéro du midi c’est peut-être une bonne idée car le soir plus compliqué avec les horaires des différents services pour le jour on suivra le plus grand nombre quand aux excursions nous faisons presque toujours en solo et souvent avec des personnes rencontrés lors de nos croisières. On est presque au bout pour nous arrivés le 3 mars et 2 jours à cap Canaveral nos vacances commenceront donc avec un peu d’avance je lis vos suggestions et je me rangerai à la majorité
Hello (histoire de nous mettre dans l'ambiance us ;))
Sur mon compte msc depuis plusieurs semaines n'apparait plus que le forfait streaming+
Plus de forfait social ni intermédiaire
Pareil pour vous?
pas d'information à ce sujet?
Bonjour Christian
Nous serons également sur la croisière du 8 mars prochain. Nous sommes 2 et notre cabine est la 12105.
Nous partagerons volontiers un taxi lors des excursions et serons très heureux de faire votre connaissance ainsi que de l'ensemble du groupe.
A bientôt
Bonjour je me demandai si qq a déjà fait visite guidée de gospel à New York le dimanche avec un guide à harlem où Brooklyn puis dej dans un restaurant local. Merci et si jamais quelqu’un est intéressé nous pouvons partager le guide, belle fin de journée marié Laurence et paolo
Bonjour Christian, et Bonjour à tous
Nous serons avec vous sur le Divina , petite cabine intérieure au pont 9.
Nous allons faire le tour de la Floride avant de rentrer avec le Divinà.
Nous serions intéressé pour partager des taxis, ainsi que par la sortie à Harlem et le gospel.
J'ai aussi quelques questions sur toutes les modifications qui ont été faites sur la boutique MSC avant le départ car des tas de forfaits on disparu depuis Décembre. (Forfaits internet, coupons boissons, etc...)
Quelqu'un connaît il le Spa et pourrais nous dire s'il y a un jaccuzi, je ne trouve l'information nulle part.
Le premier jour à New York nous cherchons conseils pour profiter le maximum de la ville avec qui voudras nous accompagner.
Nous voilà donc sur le Forum.
Merci d'avance à tous.
Je crois que l'on connais au moins 2 Forumeurs sur cette liste.
Bonne journée
je vous accroche dans le Bottin Marin, ... ou pas ?
Je laisse le soin aux participants, de voir avec vous pour New York, si vous voulez découvrir " la pomme ", en sortie en libre " a plusieurs.
Sinon, l' excursion MSC, le premier jour, vous fait découvrir " la ville " , .... et vous ressortez, ou vous préférez ensuite, sur les deux jours..... soir inclus.
Dans mon pack j'ai l'escale NY01ci-dessous ?
Qui va la faire ?
Goûtez à la Grosse Pomme et accordez-vous une demi-journée de visite empreinte d'aventure au cour des sites les plus célèbres de la ville de New York. Vous apprécierez une visite panoramique en autobus de Manhattan, pour découvrir le Rockefeller Center, Times Square, le Theatre District, l'Empire State Building et la cathédrale de Saint Patrick. Vous traverserez les quartiers typiques de New York, comme Greenwich Village, Little Italy, le quartier de la Bourse, la Cinquième Avenue et Central Park. En chemin vers Lower Manhattan, votre guide enrichira la promenade de commentaires historiques et divers. Premier arrêt à Battery Park pour voir la Statue de la Liberté, puis visite de St Paul�s Chapel et du Mémorial du 11 Septembre. St. Paul�s Chapel est l�église où le Président George Washington est venu jadis se recueillir après son élection. Elle présente aussi une exposition sur l�attaque du 11 Septembre que vous pourrez découvrir avant de visiter le Mémorial, et son musée qui se trouvent à une centaine de mètres, près de l�ancien emplacement du World Trade Center. Vous marcherez ensuite jusqu�au mémorial du 11 septembre composé de deux immenses bassins construits à l�endroit même où se trouvaient les deux tours jumelles, avec des chutes d�eau hautes de 9 mètres sur les côtés. Les noms des 2 982 hommes, femmes et enfants victimes des attaques du 11 septembre 2001 et du 26 février 1993 sont gravés sur les parapets de bronze autour des chutes d�eau. Il y a un peu de temps pour voir et contempler le mémorial du 11 septembre, et le bâtiment le plus haut de NY, One World Trade. Votre guide sera là pour répondre aux questions. À la suite de ces visites, vous retournerez à l'entraîneur et vous conduiraz au navire. Après ces visites votre car vous ramènera au bateau. Remarque : l'itinéraire de cette excursion peut être sujet à variation selon les conditions de trafic. Le nombre de guides disponibles pour des langues autres que l'anglais est limité. Si aucun guide n'est disponible dans votre langue, la visite se fera uniquement en anglais.
Autre question, qui va s'inscrire l'exdcursion NY13 DE NUIT à 55 55 €
Découvrez l'animation de NY City après le coucher du soleil. Les lumières fascinantes de Broadway, l'illumination de toute la ville : vous vous émerveillerez face aux perles suspendues qui illuminent les voies du pont de Brooklyn, du spectaculaire Art Déco et du sommet en acier du Chrysler Building, du Rockefeller Center, du Woolworth Building et de la Statue de la Liberté en arrière-plan. Au cours de cette excursion à travers l'East River jusqu'à Brooklyn vous admirerez le paysage illuminé de New York City depuis le pont de Brooklyn, sur le légendaire Fulton Landing. Vous ferez une brève halte à Times Square où vous pourrez vous balader, faire des achats ou vous détendre dans un café ou un bar. Remarque : l'itinéraire de cette excursion peut être sujet à variation selon les conditions de trafic. Le nombre de guides disponibles pour des langues autres que l'anglais est limité. Si aucun guide n'est disponible dans votre langue, la visite se fera uniquement en anglais. Cette excursion est uniquement disponible pour le escale du MSC Divina à New York le 11 mars 2018
Bonsoir de notre côté aucune excursion avec MSC . Le dimanche nous allons mettre en place messe gospel à harlem ou brooklyn avec programme culinaire en suivant . Merci et belle soirée .marie laurence et Paolo
L'excursion incluse dans le pack, nous la ferons aussi.
Ensuite certainement le BIG BUS. bonne façon de visiter NWY.
J'aurai préféré un guide français mais je n'ai rien trouvé.
Je suis toujours en recherche de meilleures solutions.
L'EXCURSION DE NUIT est intéressante mais souvent incluse dans le pack BIG BUS.
donc moins coûteuse que MSC.
Non sauf erreur le big bus de nuit ne fait pas d'arret pendant le parcours, c'est un circuit.
Voir le site du bIG BUS NWY et ses avantages (tarif et circuits) .
BONNE JOURNEE
Non sauf erreur le big bus de nuit ne fait pas d'arret pendant le parcours, c'est un circuit.
Voir le site du bIG BUS NWY et ses avantages (tarif et circuits) .
BONNE JOURNEE
Bonjour
Il y a plusieurs compagnies de bus qui proposent des circuits combinés avec des options différentes
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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
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 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:
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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.
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!
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 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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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.
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’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
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!
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.
Hi there,
I'm looking at a cruise in the north.