MSC Meraviglia complet
by Karen1003
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
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Bonsoir je vous fais part de mon avis car je rentre de croisière sur le msc meraviglia ce jours.
Nous sommes partis à trois ma mère ma fille et moi même pour l'anniversaire de ma fille.
Tout d'abord nous avions demandé une cabine intérieur n'ayant pas de line mezzanine car ma fille vient seulement de fêter ses 6 ans pour une question de sécurité. A notre arrivée nous avions une cabine avec lit mezzanine nous avons donc fait une réclamation à la réception pour nous entendre dire que sur ce bateau ce ne sont que des cabines avec lits mezzanine. Ensuite lors de notre réservation nous avions demandé s'il était possible de marquer le coup pour l'anniversaire au diner avec un gâteau sur ce on nous avait répondu que oui or arrivé au restaurant on nous donne une table de 2 pour 3 en plaçant la chaise de ma fille dans l'allée avec le passage incessant des serveurs et de leurs immenses plateaux. Réclamation on nous répond on verra demain alors que d'autres tables étaient vides toute la soirée. Et pour le gâteau, on n'en a jamais vu la couleur. Les repas ne sont pas aussi bon que sur les autres navires et si jamais cela ne vous convenait pas pour x raison c'est blanc de poulet frite ou poisson légume vapeur c'est tout. Et en portion ridicule on a encore faim en quittant le restaurant. Le buffet pont 15 c'est toujours la même chose et pour une compagnie italienne trois choix de pates et trois choix de pizza c'est tout
Sur leurs nouveaux navires pouvant accueillir jusqu'à 5714 passagers les prestations de service sont inexistantes en comparaison de navires plus petit sur la même compagnie. On vous vends des formules boissons pour nous cela a été, café choix possible 3 cafés (expresso capuccino ou American) vous pouvez oublié les cafés type marocochino ou mokachino ou plus travaillé car le seul bar à en servir c'est le jf café mais comme par hasard non inclus dans la formule café. nous avons pris aussi doremi (cocktail sans alcool et smoothie) aux choix 7 cocktails identiques à tous les bars et les smoothies à bien non c'est pas inclus finalement. En ce qui concerne les bars un seul et à ambiance musical mais il est tout petit au vu du nombre de passagers il n'y a jamais de place et c'est ainsi dans tous.
La fameuse galerie a led est effectivement très belle cependant on ne peut pas y circuler tellement il y a de monde.
La piscine (parc aquatique extérieur avec toboggan) n'est pas chauffé contrairement aux autres piscine et n'est ouvert que 4h par jour en général pendant la période ou l'on est en escale.
Et les escales parlons en aussi en transit c'est s'assurer une queue minimum de 1h avant de pouvoir remonter à bord où transit et embarquement sont mélangés l'organisation n'y est pas. Pour nous nous devions faire escale a Civitavecchia en raison du mauvais temps nous avons pas pu amarrer et avons été redirigé vers Naples avec une arrivée à 17h à Naples vous pouviez débarquer à partir de 17h30. Nous nous sommes donc rendu pont 6 pour descendre à 17h45 où l'on nous a répondu qu'ils allaient ouvrir cependant à 19h on attendait toujours nous avons pu descendre qu'à 20h pendant ce temps on nous répondait encore quelques minutes. Et si vous êtes français bon courage pour trouver un interlocuteur français.
En conclusion même si ma fille était heureuse je vous conseille un navire plus petit ou les prestations seront au rendez vous. Je ne recommande pas le MERAVIGLIA où la politique du navire n'est pas en accord avec ce que l'on attends d'une croisière.
Consommation de masse, service de ...
Pourquoi s'étonner ?
Georges G.
(Mes commentaires et mes photos sont issus de mon vécu réel,
mes peintures, elles, de mes souvenirs fantasmés)
Il existe des compagnies de transport aérien low cost, MSC vient d'inventer la croisière low cost.
La différence, c'est que Ryanair, Easyjet et les autres ne cherchent pas à vous vendre leurs prestations comme luxueuses.
Consommation de masse, service de ...
Pourquoi s'étonner ?
Je ne fais pas part d'un étonnement mais seulement de mon avis sur le dernier bateau de la compagnie MSC ici le Meraviglia car pour ma part je n'en suis pas à ma première croisière avec cette compagnie et c'est la première fois où j'en suis déçu. Je ne remets pas en question la compagnie entière seulement la politique de ce navire qui est à l'opposé de leur politique habituelle. Certains rejoindrons mon avis d'autres ne le partagerons pas mais il s'agit simplement de mon point de vue
Je ne fais pas part d'un étonnement mais seulement de mon avis sur le dernier bateau de la compagnie MSC ici le Meraviglia car pour ma part je n'en suis pas à ma première croisière avec cette compagnie et c'est la première fois où j'en suis déçu. Je ne remets pas en question la compagnie entière seulement la politique de ce navire qui est à l'opposé de leur politique habituelle. Certains rejoindrons mon avis d'autres ne le partagerons pas mais il s'agit simplement de mon point de vue
.... Ensuite lors de notre réservation nous avions demandé s'il était possible de marquer le coup pour l'anniversaire au diner avec un gâteau sur ce on nous avait répondu que oui ... Et pour le gâteau, on n'en a jamais vu la couleur. ..
avais tu payé pour ce service ? - si, oui c'est totalement anormal et innaccepetable, - si non 🙂 faut pas rever ... les croisières style MSC sont devenues des machines a cash
avais tu payé pour ce service ? - si, oui c'est totalement anormal et innaccepetable, - si non 🙂 faut pas rever ... les croisières style MSC sont devenues des machines a cash
Bon voyage et surtout voyagez zen!
Michel France (85)
...Je ne remets pas en question la compagnie entière seulement la politique de ce navire qui est à l'opposé de leur politique habituelle.
Je crains que ce soit surtout la politique a venir de cette Cie
Je crains que ce soit surtout la politique a venir de cette Cie
Bon voyage et surtout voyagez zen!
Michel France (85)
Il existe des compagnies de transport aérien low cost, MSC vient d'inventer la croisière low cost.
La différence, c'est que Ryanair, Easyjet et les autres ne cherchent pas à vous vendre leurs prestations comme luxueuses.
Avec, quand même, un point commun à toutes ces compagnies : l'appel par le plus bas prix.
Avec, quand même, un point commun à toutes ces compagnies : l'appel par le plus bas prix.
Georges G.
(Mes commentaires et mes photos sont issus de mon vécu réel,
mes peintures, elles, de mes souvenirs fantasmés)
Il existe des compagnies de transport aérien low cost, MSC vient d'inventer la croisière low cost.
La différence, c'est que Ryanair, Easyjet et les autres ne cherchent pas à vous vendre leurs prestations comme luxueuses.
Avec, quand même, un point commun à toutes ces compagnies : l'appel par le plus bas prix.
Strictement les mêmes méthodes chez MSC et Costa et après, a bord, ont fait tourner la machine a €€€
Avec, quand même, un point commun à toutes ces compagnies : l'appel par le plus bas prix.
Strictement les mêmes méthodes chez MSC et Costa et après, a bord, ont fait tourner la machine a €€€
Bon voyage et surtout voyagez zen!
Michel France (85)
............. Je crains que ce soit surtout la politique a venir de cette Cie
Bonjour Michel,
... Je le crains également.
Outre le fait que ce nouveau navire accentue, par sa taille, les impressions négatives de la gestion de masse a moindre coûts ( objectif de cette unité ), il est pas exclus que d' autres effets de cette posture se retrouvent, aussi, sur les unités plus petites ... économie, supplément...
Il y aura lieu de faire une distinction, entre ; - avant la nouvelle direction et maintenant.
Hélas ...
Cordialement,
Bonjour Michel,
... Je le crains également.
Outre le fait que ce nouveau navire accentue, par sa taille, les impressions négatives de la gestion de masse a moindre coûts ( objectif de cette unité ), il est pas exclus que d' autres effets de cette posture se retrouvent, aussi, sur les unités plus petites ... économie, supplément...
Il y aura lieu de faire une distinction, entre ; - avant la nouvelle direction et maintenant.
Hélas ...
Cordialement,
Christian
bonjour
dans le même style sur MSC
réservez 1croisiere au départ de la havane cabine en auréa
1 de 2 jours a la Havane départ le 2 jours a 12h30 tous a bord a 12 h avec exercice évacuation incendie aussi a 12 h bonjour le B, ,, les chaloupes sont pont que celui de rentrée des passagers
2)attendons toujours nos tickets pour 1 cocktail gratuits
3 )avons du faire le centre de SPA pieds nu pas de sandale fournie
4 ) pour la séance de solarium gratuit fallait réservez jusque dimanche soirs mais il n en pas sur l opéra il a le pont solarium
lors de l escale a Conzuelle toute les piscine du pont 12 on été interdite toute la journée ( bonjour l ambiance )
lors du retour a l aéroport après la sortie du car on nous a planter la comme des inconnus
4 )3 vol vers Paris en 1 h je ne vous dis pas le B, ,, ,2 h de file avant l ouverture de 4 guichets avec cela le dernier avion est partis avec 40 m de retard
je vais leur envoyer 1 mail de réclamations
sur 2 ans la décravations est plus que visible sur les conditions de service a la clientèle
heureusement que le personnel ( cabinier serveur et autre ) ce bouge pour satisfaire le mieux possible
bonne soirée
mieux vaut arriver en retard que pas du tout
je vais leur envoyer 1 mail de réclamations...
A part te faire plaisir ça ne servira pas a grand chose Ce que veulent ces machines a cash que sont devenues les Cies de ce genre .... toujours plus **... des passagers "pigeons" nouveaux bien dociles attirés par un marketing bien rodé pour faire oublier le prix affiché ! et MSC et Costa excellent dans ce domaine
** et le pendant du toujours plus ...grand... $$$ ... c'est souvent un toujours moins de services+++
A part te faire plaisir ça ne servira pas a grand chose Ce que veulent ces machines a cash que sont devenues les Cies de ce genre .... toujours plus **... des passagers "pigeons" nouveaux bien dociles attirés par un marketing bien rodé pour faire oublier le prix affiché ! et MSC et Costa excellent dans ce domaine
** et le pendant du toujours plus ...grand... $$$ ... c'est souvent un toujours moins de services+++
Bon voyage et surtout voyagez zen!
Michel France (85)
Bonsoir
Nous sommes du même avis que vous
Nous rentrons du Meraviglia après 55 croisières que nous avons faites, c'est la 1er que nous rentrons très déçus, une fois pas deux. Ce navire est conçu uniquement pour les plaisir des yeux.C'est vrai qu'il est vraiment magnifique, mais rien n'est fait pour le confort et le bien-être des passagers, manque des fauteuils aux ponts 5-6 et 7 impossible de se reposer 5 minutes les bacs a fleurs de l'avenue servent de sièges pour se reposer. L'avenue c'est bien beau 96 m, tout le monde s'y agglutine, se bouscule et au Meraviglia Lounge seulement quelques sièges qui sont bien surs toujours occupés (plus facile de gagner au loto que trouver un siège vide) la piste de danse minuscule impossible de faire un valse vu le nombre de passagers. La musique nulle partout, pas un seul bon orchestre et même très souvent des disques (des bons danseurs s’abstenir) Les gilets de sauvetages ne sont pas dans les cabines en cas de catastrophe voyez la panique 5,500 personnes pour récupérer un. Les cabines intérieurs minuscules salle de bain impossible de rentrer 2 a même temps l'espace rangement presque rien c'est la 1er fois que nous sommes obligés de laisser nos affaires dans les valises. Le spectacle du Cirque du Soleil annulé toute la semaine Par contre 4 spectacles très beaux, il faut s’inscrire d'avance. La restauration impeccable.
Nous sommes du même avis que vous
Nous rentrons du Meraviglia après 55 croisières que nous avons faites, c'est la 1er que nous rentrons très déçus, une fois pas deux. Ce navire est conçu uniquement pour les plaisir des yeux.C'est vrai qu'il est vraiment magnifique, mais rien n'est fait pour le confort et le bien-être des passagers, manque des fauteuils aux ponts 5-6 et 7 impossible de se reposer 5 minutes les bacs a fleurs de l'avenue servent de sièges pour se reposer. L'avenue c'est bien beau 96 m, tout le monde s'y agglutine, se bouscule et au Meraviglia Lounge seulement quelques sièges qui sont bien surs toujours occupés (plus facile de gagner au loto que trouver un siège vide) la piste de danse minuscule impossible de faire un valse vu le nombre de passagers. La musique nulle partout, pas un seul bon orchestre et même très souvent des disques (des bons danseurs s’abstenir) Les gilets de sauvetages ne sont pas dans les cabines en cas de catastrophe voyez la panique 5,500 personnes pour récupérer un. Les cabines intérieurs minuscules salle de bain impossible de rentrer 2 a même temps l'espace rangement presque rien c'est la 1er fois que nous sommes obligés de laisser nos affaires dans les valises. Le spectacle du Cirque du Soleil annulé toute la semaine Par contre 4 spectacles très beaux, il faut s’inscrire d'avance. La restauration impeccable.
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Bonjour,
Le forfait doremi nous l'avons pris sur le bateau après l'embarquement ils sont toute suite la pour vous vendre les forfaits. Pour nous ça a été une déception cependant je ne renie pas la compagnie et reste une cliente fidèle et je pense que chacun n'a pas les mêmes attentes donc pas forcément le même ressenti. Bon dimanche également
Le forfait doremi nous l'avons pris sur le bateau après l'embarquement ils sont toute suite la pour vous vendre les forfaits. Pour nous ça a été une déception cependant je ne renie pas la compagnie et reste une cliente fidèle et je pense que chacun n'a pas les mêmes attentes donc pas forcément le même ressenti. Bon dimanche également
😊 Croisière MSC Meraviglia du 06/01/18 au 13/01/18 (Nombreuses croisières au tableau avec de nombreuses compagnies)
Dans ce C.R. Je ne reprendrai pas les aspects positifs ou négatifs déjà narrés sur ce post.
😎 Embarquement rapide à Marseille (carte Black) nos amis qui embarquaient sur la zone "normale" n'ont mis que 26 minutes malgré le nombre de croisiéristes en attente d'embarquement.
Malgré sa rusticité le môle Gouret, gare maritime des croisières au départ de Marseille, semble être le plus rapide et pratique.
🤪 Gênes, installations anciennes voir vétustes, Civitavecchia 4 gros porteurs en escale, service des navettes dépassé, avec un terminal en construction, Palerme une seule entrée filtrante avec un seul détecteur, mais sortie obstruée par des vendeurs de visites de la ville et autre marchands du temple, vendeurs presque agressifs, parlant couramment italien, je suis surpris par le langage fleuri que ces gens adressent aux croisiéristes qui n'acceptent pas leurs prestations, surtout avec le allemands.
La Valette, escale annulée pour (sic) "vent violent !" Annoncé de 35 à 45 knts dans la passe, alors que mes météos marines ne donnaient à l'heure théorique d'arrivée que 20 à 35 km/h.
Cagliari, en remplacement bof! (circuit des navettes efficace) Barcelone, navettes MSC 9,60€, navettes de la ville 4€, faites la différence pour une famille.
🙂 Le navire : belle construction rationnelle, avec un décor sobre et pas agressif (suivez mon regard chez C. Croisières) ascenseur suffisants pour les dessertes d'étages.
Cabines agréables et adaptées pour 6 jours de croisières avec escales journalières, mais pas trop adaptées aux transatlantiques avec 4 à 6 jours de mer. Salle de bain rationnelle, mais un seul à la fois.
Les cabines du pont 14 sous le zones de déambulation des piscines sont bruyantes, dés 5 h. du matin la mise en place des fauteuils et installation diverse, effectuées par un personnel non informé des nuisances sonores générées par leur travail, réveillent quasiment toute la coursive.
😛 Les croisiéristes : Très grand nombre d'enfants hurlants, courants, bousculant tout le monde, grand nombre de poussettes avec des bébés pleureurs.
Les italiens du bord, égaux à eux même, s’interpellant dans les coursives, et avec le téléphone greffé à l'oreille.
Les Russes (très nombreux) des rustres passés directement de l'âge de pierre du communisme à la décadence du consumérisme sans être passés par la civilisation.
Les japonais (nombreux aussi) agréables individuellement, avec une stratégie de déplacement en meutes compactes, un peu comme la tortue des légions romaines, malheur à celui qui est sur leur passage!!
Les allemands, gros bâfreurs !
Les français, râleurs et contestataires !
Restauration agréable (Waves restaurant) beaucoup de croisiériste des restaurants " Olivo d'oro et Panorama" se plaignant de la qualité de leurs repas (??)
Les restaurants à spécialités sont à fréquenter, tous excellents!!
Sécurité, exercice de sécurité effectué pour nous dans la salle du Broadway théâtre " Assembly Station A", où l'on vous explique que les gilets sont stockés dans des armoires (lesquelles ?) et que l'on vous les distribuera après avoir pointé votre carte du bord!! 6500 personnes, avec une centaine de poussettes, autant de bébés, des personnes à mobilité réduite, rassemblées en pleine nuit avec un navire à la gite (suivez ma pensée : C.Croisières, avec navire Conc..ia) ça risque de coincer!!
L'informatique à bord, un scandale, bien qu'ayant un forfait boisson, les consommations d'eau, de vin où de bière du restaurant m'étaient facturées (quand le système en cabine fonctionnait et permettait de vérifier la compta). Résultat : tous les jours à faire la queue à l'accueil pour rectifier ces errements.
Beaucoup se plaignent de surfacturations, de cartes bloquées etc…
La tenue à la mer est agréable, bien que quelques vibrations à la vague apparaissent (selon la route par rapport à ces vagues) mais si tu veux un bateau qui ne bouge pas, tu vas sur une île!!
Néanmoins ce navire rentre toujours le dernier dans les ports, et en part le premier, du fait de la gêne apportée par son volume dans les ports où il fait escale, pour preuve le ferry sortant du port Ro/Ro de Barcelone, gêné par notre présence au mouillage, est entré en collision avec le Viking au mouillage devant le Meraviglia.
😄 Le personnel des cabines ou restaurants agréable, serviable et disponible.
Néanmoins quasiment tous les agents du bord interrogés discrètement, ne sont pas fanatiques de ce navire où à mon avis leur charge de travail a été augmentée par rapport aux autres installations de la compagnie.
Tous sans exceptions sont prêts à reprendre un nouveau contrat… mais pas sur ce bateau!!!
🤪 En synthèse, très beau navire, très bien aménagé, mais ce n'est pas un bateau de croisières tels que je l'entends, c'est un beau village de vacances familiales se déplaçant sur l'eau, bien équipé avec de nombreux loisirs (payants)
................... Les croisiéristes : Très grand nombre d'enfants hurlants, courants, bousculant tout le monde, grand nombre de poussettes avec des bébés pleureurs.
Les italiens du bord, égaux à eux même, s’interpellant dans les coursives, et avec le téléphone greffé à l'oreille.
Les Russes (très nombreux) des rustres passés directement de l'âge de pierre du communisme à la décadence du consumérisme sans être passés par la civilisation.
Les japonais (nombreux aussi) agréables individuellement, avec une stratégie de déplacement en meutes compactes, un peu comme la tortue des légions romaines, malheur à celui qui est sur leur passage!!
Les allemands, gros bâfreurs !
Les français, râleurs et contestataires !..........................
Avé,
😎.... Bon, bah ça : - c' est fait ! 😎
Bien, .... avec tout cela, je relis . Je vais m' en remettre une deuxième couche !!
( Il ne vous reste plus qu a attendre les baffes. 😏 😏 )
😇
Avé,
😎.... Bon, bah ça : - c' est fait ! 😎
Bien, .... avec tout cela, je relis . Je vais m' en remettre une deuxième couche !!
( Il ne vous reste plus qu a attendre les baffes. 😏 😏 )
😇
Christian
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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 ...
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 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 everyone,
We’re doing the next CFC cruise in Norway and we’re looking for the excursion program and their prices. For those who’ve done this cruise before, could you share this info with us? I know the company doesn’t release it until 8 weeks before departure. I like to plan ahead and avoid any unpleasant surprises.
Thanks so much for your feedback!
Kelig
We’re doing the next CFC cruise in Norway and we’re looking for the excursion program and their prices. For those who’ve done this cruise before, could you share this info with us? I know the company doesn’t release it until 8 weeks before departure. I like to plan ahead and avoid any unpleasant surprises.
Thanks so much for your feedback!
Kelig
Hello,
We’re back from this cruise.
Boarding in Dunkirk: The doors opened around 12 PM. Since we were a bit early, I asked if my husband, who uses a walker, could wait inside instead of outside. I left him with the two suitcases and our two backpacks in the small hall while I parked the car in the reserved CFC parking lot for 10 € per day.
The shuttle that was supposed to take people from the parking lot to the model pavilion was supposed to arrive in 5 minutes, but after 15 minutes, nothing. After waiting 15 minutes, I saw a man walking and asked if I could follow him. In 15 minutes, we arrived, and still no sign of the shuttle—it must have passed us. Arrived at the model pavilion.
My husband had already checked in the suitcases with the help of a CFC staff member. The remaining formalities were completed quickly. We were on board by 12:15 PM. Headed to the buffet on deck 11 and waited in a lounge to access our cabin.
At 2 PM, we discovered our balcony cabin on deck 9 at the rear: spacious with a large balcony compared to MSC/COSTA.
Since we were at the rear, cabin 9202, there was always an issue with elevator number 4: "priority."
Elevator number 2 stops at deck 10... and elevator number 3 was often out of order, leaving only number 1 for those with mobility issues to reach the buffet, especially for people who struggle with stairs. Note: only one child on board and lots of "gray hair."
DAY 2: At sea. Lots of activities offered.
Day 3: GOTHENBURG (Sweden). Sunny, 19°C at 11 AM.
Excursion booked with CFC: Gothenburg and Haga for all.
Interesting visit with a great guide. The HAGA district, in our opinion, is full of cobblestones and nothing special, not suitable for people using a cane or wheelchair. Elevator number 3 was out of order again.
Day 4: Copenhagen. 15°C in the morning, showers in the afternoon.
We didn’t book an excursion since we’d already stopped here with CFC in 2025, and based on advice from this forum, we took the hop-on/hop-off bus right in front of the ship. I still went to see the Little Mermaid again.
No TV, but the elevator was fixed.
DAY 5: At sea. Still no TV.
DAY 6: GDANSK (Poland). 15°C, rain all day.
There’s a shuttle to get to the city center.
We took the excursion: Panorama of Gdansk.
The guide left us at the entrance of the city center for 45 minutes, telling us what to visit. Meet-up for the rest of the tour at 3 PM. The bus left at 3:15 PM to cover 10 km to see St. Mary’s Cathedral. We arrived at 4:16 PM... The guide said there are often traffic jams in that direction. We had 10 minutes on site before heading to see the lighthouse and the Westerplatte monument, where we also had 10 minutes.
Many of us wondered why we didn’t do the tour in the opposite direction since they knew there would be traffic...
I went to reception to complain about the organization. The staff member read me the program: we were supposed to start with the lighthouse, then go to the cathedral and stay for 30 minutes before heading to the center of Gdansk for a short guided walk with some free time to buy souvenirs, etc.
The guide did the complete opposite of what was planned and didn’t even give us a guided tour—just dropped us off in the city...
DAY 7: Bornholm Island (Denmark). 14°C, a few sunny spells.
We saw in the excursions that there was a walking tour of RØNNE. So, like many others, we explored on our own. There was a small orchestra welcoming us at the port and two people with city maps. We took the shuttle to leave the port—it ran every 15 minutes. The tourist office was next to the "shuttle bus." A pleasant visit at our own pace.
DAY 8: KIEL (Germany). 18–23°C, nice weather.
We took the "Kiel for all" excursion. Great guide and interesting visits.
The port is in the city, and in 10 minutes, we were in the city center by following a blue line on the ground from the port. Elevator 3 was stuck again... and the TV was back.
DAY 9: At sea. Elevator 3 works.
DAY 10: At sea. Elevator 3 is out of order again...
DAY 11: Disembarkation in Dunkirk.
Cabins had to be vacated by 7:30 AM. Buffet open until 9 AM.
Elevator number 1 was "reserved," leaving only number 2, which doesn’t go up to deck 11... a problem for people with mobility issues who had to cross the entire deck 11 and try to use one of the four working elevators at the front, which were crowded.
My opinion: Interesting stops.
The onboard staff were always welcoming, smiling, and mostly French-speaking.
Evening shows were better than in March/April 2025—better singers, dancers, and presenters, and the costumes were improved.
I liked the "magician" shows less.
There were three onboard lectures by a very cultured person, but they went off-topic and were too historical for my taste. I didn’t attend the other two; my husband went to the second but not the third.
For this cruise, there was a bridge theme, but we’re not players or interested.
We didn’t take a drink package on board—water, coffee, tea, and herbal teas were available.
We had a water leak in our cabin the night before disembarkation. We reported it, and after the technical staff came (with a translator who didn’t speak English), we were asked to leave the cabin for a while for repairs. We went to a lounge, and after 1.5 hours, I checked in at reception. The repair took longer than expected... we had to change cabins... not ideal the night before disembarkation. No balcony cabins were available, so we got an ocean-view cabin, 6075, with a bathtub (impossible for both of us to use). We packed our suitcases, took a shower in our cabin, and moved to the new one. Noise from chairs until 12:30 AM because the cabin was under a lounge, and constant ventilation noise in the hallway... sleep was hard to come by. Disembarkation: Well organized. We were helped with transporting the two suitcases and bags to the waiting room while I took the shuttle to get the car. Guylène
We had a water leak in our cabin the night before disembarkation. We reported it, and after the technical staff came (with a translator who didn’t speak English), we were asked to leave the cabin for a while for repairs. We went to a lounge, and after 1.5 hours, I checked in at reception. The repair took longer than expected... we had to change cabins... not ideal the night before disembarkation. No balcony cabins were available, so we got an ocean-view cabin, 6075, with a bathtub (impossible for both of us to use). We packed our suitcases, took a shower in our cabin, and moved to the new one. Noise from chairs until 12:30 AM because the cabin was under a lounge, and constant ventilation noise in the hallway... sleep was hard to come by. Disembarkation: Well organized. We were helped with transporting the two suitcases and bags to the waiting room while I took the shuttle to get the car. Guylène
Hi there,
Here’s the 2027 cruise schedule.
It’s a great way to get ideas and maybe even meet up with other members!
2 essential rules:
1) Never "quote" the schedule when replying—this avoids any confusion. 2) Follow this format: 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 about that. IMPORTANT Please respect the templates! PLEASE COPY AND PASTE THE FORMAT BELOW AND REPLACE WITH YOUR DETAILS IF YOU’RE HAVING TROUBLE 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 2027 CRUISES: 1 JANUARY 14/01 - poupou10 / AZAMARA JOURNEY / 74 days / South America Tour / Miami FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER
1) Never "quote" the schedule when replying—this avoids any confusion. 2) Follow this format: 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 about that. IMPORTANT Please respect the templates! PLEASE COPY AND PASTE THE FORMAT BELOW AND REPLACE WITH YOUR DETAILS IF YOU’RE HAVING TROUBLE 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 2027 CRUISES: 1 JANUARY 14/01 - poupou10 / AZAMARA JOURNEY / 74 days / South America Tour / Miami FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER
Hi there,
I'm looking at a cruise in the north.Which one do you think is more interesting? Thanks
Hello
We’re taking an MSC cruise in May, and after the Cinque Terre, we’ll be stopping in Naples. We’d like to know if it’s possible to walk out of the port quickly and reach a nice area of Naples on foot (we’re two older people). While we’re at it, I’ll ask the same question for Palermo, since we’ll be there the next day. Thanks for your replies.
We’re taking an MSC cruise in May, and after the Cinque Terre, we’ll be stopping in Naples. We’d like to know if it’s possible to walk out of the port quickly and reach a nice area of Naples on foot (we’re two older people). While we’re at it, I’ll ask the same question for Palermo, since we’ll be there the next day. Thanks for your replies.
hi,
I’m leaving Hamburg for Iceland at the end of July. The boat arrives in Reykjavik on Tuesday, August 4th at 8 AM, and I’d like to book a day trip like the Golden Circle or Secret Lagoon… The sites like GetYourGuide and others list departures at 8 AM. If you’ve used these sites with the MSC Preziosa, could you let me know how to go about it?
Thanks! 😉
allyMB007
Hi
Has anyone taken the CFC recently?
Thoughts?
Thanks
Thoughts?
Thanks
Hello everyone,
It’s with immense sadness that I learned this morning of the passing of our friend Nathalie (nadu). Many of us knew her through this forum, which she loved so much. She enjoyed reading your travel stories, joining discussions, sharing her cruise reviews, and offering valuable advice—always with kindness, gentleness, and discretion.
For me, Nathalie was so much more than just a cruise enthusiast. She was a friend, a deeply kind person who was always there to listen, despite the many health challenges she faced with tremendous courage. We corresponded regularly, and sometimes we had the chance to visit each other’s homes or attend the cruise show together with our respective husbands.
We shared a common dream: when we both retired, we had planned to finally go on a cruise together. Life had other plans, and that trip will forever remain a journey we never had the chance to take. That thought weighs heavily on my heart today.
I’ll remember her as a gentle, generous woman who was always ready to help others. Her presence on this forum will leave a huge void, just as her friendship has in my life.
I send my sincerest thoughts to her husband, her family, and all those who had the chance to know her.
Fair winds, Nathalie. I like to think you’re now sailing on an infinitely calm sea, under an eternally blue sky. You’ll remain in our thoughts and hearts every time we talk about cruises or set off on a new journey.
Rest in peace, Nathalie.
For those who’d like to send a message of comfort and sympathy to her husband, you can send me a PM, and I’ll pass it along. THANK YOU
For me, Nathalie was so much more than just a cruise enthusiast. She was a friend, a deeply kind person who was always there to listen, despite the many health challenges she faced with tremendous courage. We corresponded regularly, and sometimes we had the chance to visit each other’s homes or attend the cruise show together with our respective husbands.
We shared a common dream: when we both retired, we had planned to finally go on a cruise together. Life had other plans, and that trip will forever remain a journey we never had the chance to take. That thought weighs heavily on my heart today.
I’ll remember her as a gentle, generous woman who was always ready to help others. Her presence on this forum will leave a huge void, just as her friendship has in my life.
I send my sincerest thoughts to her husband, her family, and all those who had the chance to know her.
Fair winds, Nathalie. I like to think you’re now sailing on an infinitely calm sea, under an eternally blue sky. You’ll remain in our thoughts and hearts every time we talk about cruises or set off on a new journey.
Rest in peace, Nathalie.
For those who’d like to send a message of comfort and sympathy to her husband, you can send me a PM, and I’ll pass it along. THANK YOU
Hello everyone,
So happy to be back on this Forum!
We’re heading off on another cruise—our 7th—after a 5-year break...
We’ll be leaving from Venice on April 26th with stops in Kotor, Mykonos, Santorini, and Ancona.
Could you help me plan the stops by sharing tips, tricks, and advice?
For those who already know me, you know we prefer not to take the cruise line’s excursions but instead organize everything ourselves.
Thanks in advance to everyone, and looking forward to chatting with you all!
hi there, a group of friends and I are going on a cruise at the end of June with CFC in Norway. I’d love to get some info on the different stops we’ll be making. Most of them are one-day stops (from around 10 AM to 8 PM on average). Here are the stops: Andalsnes, Trondheim, Honningsvåg, Alta, Hellesylt, Sandane, Austefjorden.
Thanks in advance to anyone who can share what there is to see or do in these places.
When I get back, I’ll post what we did—it might help others who come after us.
Also, does anyone know if the boat sticks to the arrival time in Dunkirk for catching tickets to head back south? We’ll plan a buffer just in case.
Thanks everyone!
Thanks in advance to anyone who can share what there is to see or do in these places.
When I get back, I’ll post what we did—it might help others who come after us.
Also, does anyone know if the boat sticks to the arrival time in Dunkirk for catching tickets to head back south? We’ll plan a buffer just in case.
Thanks everyone!
Hi there, The day before boarding the Costa Favolosa for the Norwegian Fjords cruise departing from Hamburg, I'd like to book a hotel. Which one would be the most convenient location-wise relative to the port?
Thanks in advance for your reply.
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.
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






