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Passeport pour escale de croisière en Jordanie
by Loulouttech
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
" les autorités Jordaniennes savent que nous avons subit les contrôles des israéliens, hier .... ils sont donc certains qu' il n' y a pas de terroristes parmi nous ( ... hors peut être toi au buffet des desserts ). Pas de contrôles particuliers .... Et j' avais donc, été surpris en fait, de cette liberté au débarquement .
De mémoire, nous ne descendions qu' avec la " Cruise card " .... ( enfin, moi c 'est certain ). Il serait étonnant que nous ayons un tampon Jordanien sur le Passeport, dans ces conditions !
Bonjour Christian
Juste 2 petites remarques :
1/ vous avez fait l'itinéraire dans le sens Israël puis Jordanie ce qui pose moins de problèmes nous ce sera le contraire Aqaba puis ensuite Eilat.
2/ il y a 2 ans (croisière de l'Océan indien) Costa avait gardé ( certains diront confisqué ) nos passeports dès l'embarquement. A Madagascar lors des 3 escales on était descendu avec la seule cruise card. Et pourtant quand Costa nous a restitué les passeports en fin de croisière on avait un visa malgache valable 15 jours et 2 tampons ('Entrée' et 'Sortie' de Madagascar).
Cordialement
Bonjour Christian
Juste 2 petites remarques :
1/ vous avez fait l'itinéraire dans le sens Israël puis Jordanie ce qui pose moins de problèmes nous ce sera le contraire Aqaba puis ensuite Eilat.
2/ il y a 2 ans (croisière de l'Océan indien) Costa avait gardé ( certains diront confisqué ) nos passeports dès l'embarquement. A Madagascar lors des 3 escales on était descendu avec la seule cruise card. Et pourtant quand Costa nous a restitué les passeports en fin de croisière on avait un visa malgache valable 15 jours et 2 tampons ('Entrée' et 'Sortie' de Madagascar).
Cordialement
coucou
en fait.. sinon vous allez de vous même de aqaba à eilat..c'est juste à coté ;) et comme cela pas de soucis!
mais je crois comprendre que c'est par rapport aux excursions le problème?
Que voulez vous faire comme excursion. ? et ne pouvez vous pas les organiser vous même ?
Par exemple louer une voiture et faire massada ou la mer morte ?
nathalie
en fait.. sinon vous allez de vous même de aqaba à eilat..c'est juste à coté ;) et comme cela pas de soucis!
mais je crois comprendre que c'est par rapport aux excursions le problème?
Hello Nataly Le "problème" c'est uniquement le nouveau discours de Costa. On est plusieurs à avoir téléphoné à Costa ces jours-ci (moi c'était par l'intermédiaire de mon agence, mais j'étais présent) et s'entendre dire que si on avait un tampon jordanien sur le passeport on ne pourrait pas descendre du navire à Eilat. (ça c'est nouveau !) Le consulat israélien nous a confirmé que les modalités d'entrée à Eilat n'ont pas changé et qu'on pouvait entrer avec un passeport tamponné en Jordanie. Donc je ne vois pas pourquoi Costa interdit quoi que ce soit. Avez-vous fait une croisière dans la région avec Costa ? Aviez-vous votre passeport ou bien c'est Costa qui les avait gardés ? Cordialement
Hello Nataly Le "problème" c'est uniquement le nouveau discours de Costa. On est plusieurs à avoir téléphoné à Costa ces jours-ci (moi c'était par l'intermédiaire de mon agence, mais j'étais présent) et s'entendre dire que si on avait un tampon jordanien sur le passeport on ne pourrait pas descendre du navire à Eilat. (ça c'est nouveau !) Le consulat israélien nous a confirmé que les modalités d'entrée à Eilat n'ont pas changé et qu'on pouvait entrer avec un passeport tamponné en Jordanie. Donc je ne vois pas pourquoi Costa interdit quoi que ce soit. Avez-vous fait une croisière dans la région avec Costa ? Aviez-vous votre passeport ou bien c'est Costa qui les avait gardés ? Cordialement
Merci Nataly
Franchement
je n'arrive pas à comprendre le problème de costa..à partir du moment où ce n'est pas un problème du coté d’Israël?
Sinon qu'avez vous prévu du coté "Israël" comme visite?
Je vous rassure vous n'êtes pas la seule à ne pas comprendre. Pour le moment 1ère fois en Jordanie donc je vais à Petra. Ensuite j'attends d'avoir un écrit des restrictions que Costa donnent par téléphone (par exemple sur le carnet de voyages ou dans les informations transmises via leur logiciel de réservation à mon agence). En dernier ressort, si Costa Paris persiste dans leur décision, on aura dix jours à bord pour s'expliquer avec les responsables du navire. En attendant je ne réserve rien pour Israël. Cordialment
Je vous rassure vous n'êtes pas la seule à ne pas comprendre. Pour le moment 1ère fois en Jordanie donc je vais à Petra. Ensuite j'attends d'avoir un écrit des restrictions que Costa donnent par téléphone (par exemple sur le carnet de voyages ou dans les informations transmises via leur logiciel de réservation à mon agence). En dernier ressort, si Costa Paris persiste dans leur décision, on aura dix jours à bord pour s'expliquer avec les responsables du navire. En attendant je ne réserve rien pour Israël. Cordialment
............mum? on était pas en Israël lors de notre croisière.. où j'ai zappé quelque chose?
.... Rhoooooo ; comme dirait Vsylvie 😉, ... je me suis trompé de croisière !!!!!
Pfffff : - c' était celle d' avant sur le Sinfonia : Israel puis Jordanie ..... mais la conclusion est la même. ....
( décidément : Aqaba ne me réussit pas du tout 😊 )
.... Rhoooooo ; comme dirait Vsylvie 😉, ... je me suis trompé de croisière !!!!!
Pfffff : - c' était celle d' avant sur le Sinfonia : Israel puis Jordanie ..... mais la conclusion est la même. ....
( décidément : Aqaba ne me réussit pas du tout 😊 )
Christian
............mum? on était pas en Israël lors de notre croisière.. où j'ai zappé quelque chose?
... Rhoooooo ; comme dirait Vsylvie 😉, ... je me suis trompé de croisière !!!!!
Pfffff : - c' était celle d' avant sur le Sinfonia : Israel puis Jordanie ..... mais la conclusion est la même. ....
( décidément : Aqaba ne me réussit pas du tout 😊 )
Laurence d'Arabie est arrive par les terres a AGABA 😏
... Rhoooooo ; comme dirait Vsylvie 😉, ... je me suis trompé de croisière !!!!!
Pfffff : - c' était celle d' avant sur le Sinfonia : Israel puis Jordanie ..... mais la conclusion est la même. ....
( décidément : Aqaba ne me réussit pas du tout 😊 )
Laurence d'Arabie est arrive par les terres a AGABA 😏
aroythai
En dernier ressort, si Costa Paris persiste dans leur décision, on aura dix jours à bord pour
s'expliquer avec les responsables du navire...
Avant de partir si l'achat est fait via une agence il est certainement possible de saisir le Médiateur du SNAV (voir avec son AGV) , en achat direct a Costa je ne pense pas que ce soit faisable
Avant de partir si l'achat est fait via une agence il est certainement possible de saisir le Médiateur du SNAV (voir avec son AGV) , en achat direct a Costa je ne pense pas que ce soit faisable
Bon voyage et surtout voyagez zen!
Michel France (85)
Réservation faite avec costa collectivités. Je les appelle la semaine prochaine.
cordialement
bonjour mail envoyé ... je préfère avoir une réponse écrite de costa .................
bonjour mail envoyé ... je préfère avoir une réponse écrite de costa .................
"Le seul bonheur qu'on a vient du bonheur qu'on donne"
Bonjour
Mon agence a demandé aussi une réponse écrite à Costa vendredi dernier mais toujours rien reçu.
Cordialement
bonjour
voici donc la réponse de costa reçue ce jour. Soulagée je suis .... 😎 😎 cordialement
Bonjour
Nous accusons bonne réception de votre courriel et vous en remercions.
Nous ne voyons aucun inconvénient à ce que vous fassiez les deux excursions. Cependant l'entré sur le territoire Israélien est soumis au bon vouloir des autorités douanières. C'est pourquoi nous vous conseillons d'éviter un tampon ou un visa en provenance d'un pays Arabe.
Mais si le consulat Israélien vous a confirmer qu'un tampon jordanien ne vous empêchera pas d'entrer sur le territoire, alors vous pourrez faire les deux excursions.
Nous restons à votre disposition pour toutes informations complémentaires.
Cordialement.
voici donc la réponse de costa reçue ce jour. Soulagée je suis .... 😎 😎 cordialement
Bonjour
Nous accusons bonne réception de votre courriel et vous en remercions.
Nous ne voyons aucun inconvénient à ce que vous fassiez les deux excursions. Cependant l'entré sur le territoire Israélien est soumis au bon vouloir des autorités douanières. C'est pourquoi nous vous conseillons d'éviter un tampon ou un visa en provenance d'un pays Arabe.
Mais si le consulat Israélien vous a confirmer qu'un tampon jordanien ne vous empêchera pas d'entrer sur le territoire, alors vous pourrez faire les deux excursions.
Nous restons à votre disposition pour toutes informations complémentaires.
Cordialement.
"Le seul bonheur qu'on a vient du bonheur qu'on donne"
Bonjour
Bonne nouvelle - effectivement c'est plus vague, maintenant ils parlent de "tampon d'un pays arabe" .
Merci.
J'amènerai avec moi le mail du consulat d'Israël ... bien sûr !!
je me réjouis de voir Pétra et Jérusalem ... 😉
cordialement
"Le seul bonheur qu'on a vient du bonheur qu'on donne"
Bonsoir
Ce n'est pas la position des autorités israéliennes qui m'inquiétait (elle est très claire et constante quelles que soient les sources) mais celle de Costa qui m'apparaissait incompréhensible.
Si les responsables Costa du navire s'en remettent au bon vouloir des autorités israéliennes il n'y aura aucun problème.
Je pense que la Israel Border Police va contrôler les passeports en montant à bord la veille au soir(le Mediterranea quitte Aqaba pour Eilat à 19h00) et nous autorisera à descendre du navire le lendemain même si on a un tampon jordanien.
Bonne soirée.
bonjour
même pour l'ESTA, j'emporte la confirmation avec moi 😊
la position de Costa a été '"revue et surtout corrigée "
maintenant avez vous organisé cette escale à Eilat ? 😛
cordialement
"Le seul bonheur qu'on a vient du bonheur qu'on donne"
bonjour
même pour l'ESTA, j'emporte la confirmation avec moi 😊
la position de Costa a été '"revue et surtout corrigée "
maintenant avez vous organisé cette escale à Eilat ? 😛
cordialement
Bonsoir Je viens tout juste de régler le solde de ma croisière à mon agence. Je vais maintenant me pencher sérieusement sur les visites aux escales. Cordialement
Bonsoir Je viens tout juste de régler le solde de ma croisière à mon agence. Je vais maintenant me pencher sérieusement sur les visites aux escales. Cordialement
bonsoir
pour info j'ai réservé la 1/2 journée en boutre à khasab avec khourshem tours ... pour 13 omr soit 29 euros. Si cela peut vous intéresser ...
alors bons préparatifs !
cordialement
"Le seul bonheur qu'on a vient du bonheur qu'on donne"
j'aurai une réponse par une amie qui fera escale en israel prochainement.
Bonsoir Avez-vous eu des précisions de la part de votre amie ? De mon côté toutes les infos que j'ai recueillies confirme que les autorités israéliennes montent à bord, la veille à Eilat, pour examiner les passeports et autoriser les sorties à Eilat le lendemain. Un tampon jordanien ne pose pas de problème. Cordialement
Bonsoir Avez-vous eu des précisions de la part de votre amie ? De mon côté toutes les infos que j'ai recueillies confirme que les autorités israéliennes montent à bord, la veille à Eilat, pour examiner les passeports et autoriser les sorties à Eilat le lendemain. Un tampon jordanien ne pose pas de problème. Cordialement
bonjour
elle débarque aujourd'hui ... je ne manquerai pas de vous tenir informé
bon week end
"Le seul bonheur qu'on a vient du bonheur qu'on donne"
La Jordanie et Israël sont en paix.
Donc, COSTA est dans un total délire !
On ne vous dira rien sur Eilat si vous avez un tampon Jordanien. L'inverse est également vrai.
Si vous avez un tampon Syrien, Afghan, Iranien et tous les Stans.... Pour du tourisme, vous n'aurez aucun problème si ce n'est un peu plus de questions.
Si vous êtes allé dans ces pays pour .... autre chose, cela devient plus compliqué.
Et dites-vous bien une chose, c'est qu’Israël ( au moins lui) sait trés qui vous êtes et ce que vous avez fait avant.
Partez sans crainte. Et have a good trip !!
Donc, COSTA est dans un total délire !
On ne vous dira rien sur Eilat si vous avez un tampon Jordanien. L'inverse est également vrai.
Si vous avez un tampon Syrien, Afghan, Iranien et tous les Stans.... Pour du tourisme, vous n'aurez aucun problème si ce n'est un peu plus de questions.
Si vous êtes allé dans ces pays pour .... autre chose, cela devient plus compliqué.
Et dites-vous bien une chose, c'est qu’Israël ( au moins lui) sait trés qui vous êtes et ce que vous avez fait avant.
Partez sans crainte. Et have a good trip !!
C'est bien ma position, bien que je ne fasse pas partie de cette croisière déjà effectuée plusieurs fois sans souci particulier....
C'est bien ma position, bien que je ne fasse pas partie de cette croisière déjà effectuée plusieurs fois sans souci particulier....
Ce doit être sympa de remonter la Mer Rouge.... Ce qui me tente c'est le Canal également..
Ce doit être sympa de remonter la Mer Rouge.... Ce qui me tente c'est le Canal également..
La Mer rouge on ne voit pas grand chose , et comme on ne peut plus s'arrêter à Aden...
Le Canal est intéressant mais il a été fort agrandi et l'escale de Port Saîd zappée...
Bonsoir;
Je me permet de vous contacter pour savoir si votre amie à pu vous donner des informations concernant les tampons Jordanien sur les passeports pour descendre le lendemain à EILAT Merci Bonne soirée
Je me permet de vous contacter pour savoir si votre amie à pu vous donner des informations concernant les tampons Jordanien sur les passeports pour descendre le lendemain à EILAT Merci Bonne soirée
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After taking advantage of successive promotions, we finally secured a well-located balcony cabin for 2600 € (almost 50% off the brochure rate). Given the amenities and the ship’s age, this now feels like the absolute maximum we’d pay for that period.
Overall, we were happy with our vacation on board, but a few details—when added up—left us with a somewhat mixed impression.
The pros: - Ship size - Reasonable noise levels, except in the restaurants (aside from the covered pool area) - Spacious balcony cabin (20 + 5 m²) with plenty of storage and a bathtub with jets - Understated, tasteful decor - French language spoken on board - Friendly staff for the most part - 100% French-speaking clientele - Decent food with French dishes (even with an Indian chef) - Tables for two available (though the ship was full, so no changes possible) - Some high-quality shows, thanks to an excellent English-speaking troupe - Interesting lectures (especially on history and cetaceans)
The cons: - Unreliable air conditioning in common areas (you’d go from a freezing lounge to a hot one, as if the system only worked in certain spaces at certain times) - Aging ship with a few glitches (noises, AC, toilet flushes, lights) reported at reception (luckily, our only issue was the bathroom door not closing...) - Industrial, thawed-out bread and pastries (a letdown for a ship with a French image) - Limited fruit selection (often just apples and watermelon/melon) and not much variety in vegetables - Worn, sometimes stained restaurant towels
We’re not ruling out another cruise on the Renaissance—their itineraries are unique—but only at a very competitive price.
The pros: - Ship size - Reasonable noise levels, except in the restaurants (aside from the covered pool area) - Spacious balcony cabin (20 + 5 m²) with plenty of storage and a bathtub with jets - Understated, tasteful decor - French language spoken on board - Friendly staff for the most part - 100% French-speaking clientele - Decent food with French dishes (even with an Indian chef) - Tables for two available (though the ship was full, so no changes possible) - Some high-quality shows, thanks to an excellent English-speaking troupe - Interesting lectures (especially on history and cetaceans)
The cons: - Unreliable air conditioning in common areas (you’d go from a freezing lounge to a hot one, as if the system only worked in certain spaces at certain times) - Aging ship with a few glitches (noises, AC, toilet flushes, lights) reported at reception (luckily, our only issue was the bathroom door not closing...) - Industrial, thawed-out bread and pastries (a letdown for a ship with a French image) - Limited fruit selection (often just apples and watermelon/melon) and not much variety in vegetables - Worn, sometimes stained restaurant towels
We’re not ruling out another cruise on the Renaissance—their itineraries are unique—but only at a very competitive price.
Hi everyone ...
We’re planning to do the 83-day Cunard cruise ...
departing from Southampton on January 10, 2027 aboard the Queen Anne ...
has anyone done it ... or have any info ... or tips ...
for example ... deck and cabin choices ... drink packages ... excursions ... etc.
... anything good to know about this ship???
Thanks everyone ...
Hi everyone! 😊
I discovered solo cruises last year, and it was a wonderful experience. Since then, I’ve decided to do one every year, usually between October and March, departing from Marseille or Le Havre.
I travel alone, but I enjoy sharing certain moments with other travelers: having meals together, attending shows, enjoying the evening entertainment, grabbing a drink, or going on a few excursions. Of course, everyone keeps their freedom—the goal is simply to have a good time in a friendly atmosphere.
For the end of this year, I don’t have a cruise planned yet. However, I’m already booked on the MSC Magnifica from October 29 to November 3, 2027, departing from Marseille with an itinerary to Spain and Italy.
If you often travel solo or if you’re on this cruise, I’d love to chat with you before departure. Looking forward to meeting you! 🚢😊
I discovered solo cruises last year, and it was a wonderful experience. Since then, I’ve decided to do one every year, usually between October and March, departing from Marseille or Le Havre.
I travel alone, but I enjoy sharing certain moments with other travelers: having meals together, attending shows, enjoying the evening entertainment, grabbing a drink, or going on a few excursions. Of course, everyone keeps their freedom—the goal is simply to have a good time in a friendly atmosphere.
For the end of this year, I don’t have a cruise planned yet. However, I’m already booked on the MSC Magnifica from October 29 to November 3, 2027, departing from Marseille with an itinerary to Spain and Italy.
If you often travel solo or if you’re on this cruise, I’d love to chat with you before departure. Looking forward to meeting you! 🚢😊
Hi everyone,
I’m doing some research to find our dream cruise for next year and just came across this site that offers absolutely incredible packages!
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Has anyone heard of this site? Looking forward to your thoughts! Best, Stéfanie
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Has anyone heard of this site? Looking forward to your thoughts! Best, Stéfanie
We're considering a Danube cruise that stops in Bucharest.
Are there any travelers currently on the river, which is at its lowest level?
Hi there,
I’m taking a cruise on the Costa Pacifica in December—what should I expect in terms of rough seas?
Hi there,
I’d love some advice for a 15-day NILE-RED SEA combo trip. Which tour operator should I go with? Thanks for sharing your experiences!
contact me to get referred at MSC, for your first cruise or if you haven't traveled with MSC in over 5 years
Hello!
After a lot of hesitation between different cruise lines (Explora, Oceania, YC, HAL, NCL) and several destinations like Norway, Ireland, and Iceland,
I finally chose NCL’s Star for Iceland. I had already looked at this itinerary when I went to Scotland in April with CFC, but it was really expensive. You should know that CFC often offers last-minute deals 45 days before departure (the point when you can no longer cancel or modify). So, I got a great opportunity and grabbed it. Departure is on August 23rd.
I finally chose NCL’s Star for Iceland. I had already looked at this itinerary when I went to Scotland in April with CFC, but it was really expensive. You should know that CFC often offers last-minute deals 45 days before departure (the point when you can no longer cancel or modify). So, I got a great opportunity and grabbed it. Departure is on August 23rd.
Hi everyone,
I’m staying in a suite on the Pacifica in October and I can’t find any details about the suite benefits beyond the elite restaurant, the butler, and the espresso machine.
What about breakfast and meals served free in the cabin, and the spa?
Costa’s been cutting back on perks for Gold members, and it seems like suites are next.
Thanks for your replies!
Hello,
We’re back from this cruise.
Boarding in Dunkirk: The doors opened around 12 PM. Since we were a bit early, I asked if my husband, who uses a walker, could wait inside instead of outside. I left him with the two suitcases and our two backpacks in the small hall while I parked the car in the reserved CFC parking lot for 10 € per day.
The shuttle that was supposed to take people from the parking lot to the model pavilion was supposed to arrive in 5 minutes, but after 15 minutes, nothing. After waiting 15 minutes, I saw a man walking and asked if I could follow him. In 15 minutes, we arrived, and still no sign of the shuttle—it must have passed us. Arrived at the model pavilion.
My husband had already checked in the suitcases with the help of a CFC staff member. The remaining formalities were completed quickly. We were on board by 12:15 PM. Headed to the buffet on deck 11 and waited in a lounge to access our cabin.
At 2 PM, we discovered our balcony cabin on deck 9 at the rear: spacious with a large balcony compared to MSC/COSTA.
Since we were at the rear, cabin 9202, there was always an issue with elevator number 4: "priority."
Elevator number 2 stops at deck 10... and elevator number 3 was often out of order, leaving only number 1 for those with mobility issues to reach the buffet, especially for people who struggle with stairs. Note: only one child on board and lots of "gray hair."
DAY 2: At sea. Lots of activities offered.
Day 3: GOTHENBURG (Sweden). Sunny, 19°C at 11 AM.
Excursion booked with CFC: Gothenburg and Haga for all.
Interesting visit with a great guide. The HAGA district, in our opinion, is full of cobblestones and nothing special, not suitable for people using a cane or wheelchair. Elevator number 3 was out of order again.
Day 4: Copenhagen. 15°C in the morning, showers in the afternoon.
We didn’t book an excursion since we’d already stopped here with CFC in 2025, and based on advice from this forum, we took the hop-on/hop-off bus right in front of the ship. I still went to see the Little Mermaid again.
No TV, but the elevator was fixed.
DAY 5: At sea. Still no TV.
DAY 6: GDANSK (Poland). 15°C, rain all day.
There’s a shuttle to get to the city center.
We took the excursion: Panorama of Gdansk.
The guide left us at the entrance of the city center for 45 minutes, telling us what to visit. Meet-up for the rest of the tour at 3 PM. The bus left at 3:15 PM to cover 10 km to see St. Mary’s Cathedral. We arrived at 4:16 PM... The guide said there are often traffic jams in that direction. We had 10 minutes on site before heading to see the lighthouse and the Westerplatte monument, where we also had 10 minutes.
Many of us wondered why we didn’t do the tour in the opposite direction since they knew there would be traffic...
I went to reception to complain about the organization. The staff member read me the program: we were supposed to start with the lighthouse, then go to the cathedral and stay for 30 minutes before heading to the center of Gdansk for a short guided walk with some free time to buy souvenirs, etc.
The guide did the complete opposite of what was planned and didn’t even give us a guided tour—just dropped us off in the city...
DAY 7: Bornholm Island (Denmark). 14°C, a few sunny spells.
We saw in the excursions that there was a walking tour of RØNNE. So, like many others, we explored on our own. There was a small orchestra welcoming us at the port and two people with city maps. We took the shuttle to leave the port—it ran every 15 minutes. The tourist office was next to the "shuttle bus." A pleasant visit at our own pace.
DAY 8: KIEL (Germany). 18–23°C, nice weather.
We took the "Kiel for all" excursion. Great guide and interesting visits.
The port is in the city, and in 10 minutes, we were in the city center by following a blue line on the ground from the port. Elevator 3 was stuck again... and the TV was back.
DAY 9: At sea. Elevator 3 works.
DAY 10: At sea. Elevator 3 is out of order again...
DAY 11: Disembarkation in Dunkirk.
Cabins had to be vacated by 7:30 AM. Buffet open until 9 AM.
Elevator number 1 was "reserved," leaving only number 2, which doesn’t go up to deck 11... a problem for people with mobility issues who had to cross the entire deck 11 and try to use one of the four working elevators at the front, which were crowded.
My opinion: Interesting stops.
The onboard staff were always welcoming, smiling, and mostly French-speaking.
Evening shows were better than in March/April 2025—better singers, dancers, and presenters, and the costumes were improved.
I liked the "magician" shows less.
There were three onboard lectures by a very cultured person, but they went off-topic and were too historical for my taste. I didn’t attend the other two; my husband went to the second but not the third.
For this cruise, there was a bridge theme, but we’re not players or interested.
We didn’t take a drink package on board—water, coffee, tea, and herbal teas were available.
We had a water leak in our cabin the night before disembarkation. We reported it, and after the technical staff came (with a translator who didn’t speak English), we were asked to leave the cabin for a while for repairs. We went to a lounge, and after 1.5 hours, I checked in at reception. The repair took longer than expected... we had to change cabins... not ideal the night before disembarkation. No balcony cabins were available, so we got an ocean-view cabin, 6075, with a bathtub (impossible for both of us to use). We packed our suitcases, took a shower in our cabin, and moved to the new one. Noise from chairs until 12:30 AM because the cabin was under a lounge, and constant ventilation noise in the hallway... sleep was hard to come by. Disembarkation: Well organized. We were helped with transporting the two suitcases and bags to the waiting room while I took the shuttle to get the car. Guylène
We had a water leak in our cabin the night before disembarkation. We reported it, and after the technical staff came (with a translator who didn’t speak English), we were asked to leave the cabin for a while for repairs. We went to a lounge, and after 1.5 hours, I checked in at reception. The repair took longer than expected... we had to change cabins... not ideal the night before disembarkation. No balcony cabins were available, so we got an ocean-view cabin, 6075, with a bathtub (impossible for both of us to use). We packed our suitcases, took a shower in our cabin, and moved to the new one. Noise from chairs until 12:30 AM because the cabin was under a lounge, and constant ventilation noise in the hallway... sleep was hard to come by. Disembarkation: Well organized. We were helped with transporting the two suitcases and bags to the waiting room while I took the shuttle to get the car. Guylène
Hi there,
I'm looking at a cruise in the north.Which one do you think is more interesting? Thanks
Hello
We’re taking an MSC cruise in May, and after the Cinque Terre, we’ll be stopping in Naples. We’d like to know if it’s possible to walk out of the port quickly and reach a nice area of Naples on foot (we’re two older people). While we’re at it, I’ll ask the same question for Palermo, since we’ll be there the next day. Thanks for your replies.
We’re taking an MSC cruise in May, and after the Cinque Terre, we’ll be stopping in Naples. We’d like to know if it’s possible to walk out of the port quickly and reach a nice area of Naples on foot (we’re two older people). While we’re at it, I’ll ask the same question for Palermo, since we’ll be there the next day. Thanks for your replies.
hi,
I’m leaving Hamburg for Iceland at the end of July. The boat arrives in Reykjavik on Tuesday, August 4th at 8 AM, and I’d like to book a day trip like the Golden Circle or Secret Lagoon… The sites like GetYourGuide and others list departures at 8 AM. If you’ve used these sites with the MSC Preziosa, could you let me know how to go about it?
Thanks! 😉
allyMB007
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Has anyone taken the CFC recently?
Thoughts?
Thanks
Thoughts?
Thanks
Hello everyone,
It’s with immense sadness that I learned this morning of the passing of our friend Nathalie (nadu). Many of us knew her through this forum, which she loved so much. She enjoyed reading your travel stories, joining discussions, sharing her cruise reviews, and offering valuable advice—always with kindness, gentleness, and discretion.
For me, Nathalie was so much more than just a cruise enthusiast. She was a friend, a deeply kind person who was always there to listen, despite the many health challenges she faced with tremendous courage. We corresponded regularly, and sometimes we had the chance to visit each other’s homes or attend the cruise show together with our respective husbands.
We shared a common dream: when we both retired, we had planned to finally go on a cruise together. Life had other plans, and that trip will forever remain a journey we never had the chance to take. That thought weighs heavily on my heart today.
I’ll remember her as a gentle, generous woman who was always ready to help others. Her presence on this forum will leave a huge void, just as her friendship has in my life.
I send my sincerest thoughts to her husband, her family, and all those who had the chance to know her.
Fair winds, Nathalie. I like to think you’re now sailing on an infinitely calm sea, under an eternally blue sky. You’ll remain in our thoughts and hearts every time we talk about cruises or set off on a new journey.
Rest in peace, Nathalie.
For those who’d like to send a message of comfort and sympathy to her husband, you can send me a PM, and I’ll pass it along. THANK YOU
For me, Nathalie was so much more than just a cruise enthusiast. She was a friend, a deeply kind person who was always there to listen, despite the many health challenges she faced with tremendous courage. We corresponded regularly, and sometimes we had the chance to visit each other’s homes or attend the cruise show together with our respective husbands.
We shared a common dream: when we both retired, we had planned to finally go on a cruise together. Life had other plans, and that trip will forever remain a journey we never had the chance to take. That thought weighs heavily on my heart today.
I’ll remember her as a gentle, generous woman who was always ready to help others. Her presence on this forum will leave a huge void, just as her friendship has in my life.
I send my sincerest thoughts to her husband, her family, and all those who had the chance to know her.
Fair winds, Nathalie. I like to think you’re now sailing on an infinitely calm sea, under an eternally blue sky. You’ll remain in our thoughts and hearts every time we talk about cruises or set off on a new journey.
Rest in peace, Nathalie.
For those who’d like to send a message of comfort and sympathy to her husband, you can send me a PM, and I’ll pass it along. THANK YOU
Hello everyone,
So happy to be back on this Forum!
We’re heading off on another cruise—our 7th—after a 5-year break...
We’ll be leaving from Venice on April 26th with stops in Kotor, Mykonos, Santorini, and Ancona.
Could you help me plan the stops by sharing tips, tricks, and advice?
For those who already know me, you know we prefer not to take the cruise line’s excursions but instead organize everything ourselves.
Thanks in advance to everyone, and looking forward to chatting with you all!
hi there, a group of friends and I are going on a cruise at the end of June with CFC in Norway. I’d love to get some info on the different stops we’ll be making. Most of them are one-day stops (from around 10 AM to 8 PM on average). Here are the stops: Andalsnes, Trondheim, Honningsvåg, Alta, Hellesylt, Sandane, Austefjorden.
Thanks in advance to anyone who can share what there is to see or do in these places.
When I get back, I’ll post what we did—it might help others who come after us.
Also, does anyone know if the boat sticks to the arrival time in Dunkirk for catching tickets to head back south? We’ll plan a buffer just in case.
Thanks everyone!
Thanks in advance to anyone who can share what there is to see or do in these places.
When I get back, I’ll post what we did—it might help others who come after us.
Also, does anyone know if the boat sticks to the arrival time in Dunkirk for catching tickets to head back south? We’ll plan a buffer just in case.
Thanks everyone!