Nous sommes une famille de 4 adultes, nous avons fait déjà plusieurs croisières avec MSC et Costa en Méditerranée et dans les Caraïbes, , et pour notre quatrième séjour en Afrique du sud avec comme objectif la cote sud jusqu'au Cap, nous avions décidé de profiter du soleil, de la chaleur et d'un peu de repos avec une petite croisière de 5 jours 4 nuits au départ de Durban vers le Mozambique.
J'ai eu du mal à avoir des infos sur cette croisière, notamment les escales, mais le tarif était attractif, pour un tarif d'environ 300€ par personne pour 2 cabines balcon 12éme étage et nous avions déjà pratiqué MSC.
Le programme était le suivant sur le MSC Musica:
28/01 départ de Durban 16h00
29/01 escale Portuguese Island Mozambique de 08h00 à 17h00
30/01 escale Inhaca Mozambique de 08h00 à 18h00
31/01 journée en mer
01/02 arrivée Durban à 05h30
Programme assez court mais alléchant avec 2 journées à la plage avec du snorkelling mais rien ne s'est passé comme prévu.
Le jour d'avant:
La croisière démarrant le Lundi 28/01 à 15h avec un embarquement à partir de 10h, nous avons attéri le dimanche à Durban en début d’après-midi sous un beau soleil et une température de 30°. En arrivant à l’hôtel, je reçois un mail assez énigmatique de MSC en anglais qui nous disait que suite à des intempéries le départ serait décalé à 21h le lendemain avec un embarquement à partir de 16h.
MSC nous indique que nous pouvons aller au port dés le matin, laisser les valises et des navettes gratuites nous amèneront à un centre appelé Ushaka avec un dernier retour à 14h.
Nous ne connaissions pas ce centre, il se trouve que c'est plutôt sympa, très touristique, des activités, des boutiques, des restaurants , situé au bord de l'océan.
Nous nous couchons un peu perplexes.
Le premier jour de la croisière est arrivé. Nous sommes un petit peu dans le flou quant au mail que nous avons reçu ainsi que sur les causes de ce décalage d'horaire.
Après un trajet d'une dizaine de minutes en taxi, nous arrivons au port vers 10h, pas de bateau à quai ni à l'horizon, pour un bateau qui devait arriver à 05h30.
Beaucoup de monde un peu dans tous les sens mais la procédure de dépose des valises est rapide. Nous apercevons sur un parking du port beaucoup de navettes qui nous attendent pour nous amener au centre commercial , un chapiteau avec beaucoup de chaises à moitié pleines et un chanteur qui massacre des chansons anglo-saxonnes.
Après un passage à Ushaka d'où nous avons pu voir notre bateau passer vers midi, nous revenons vers 14h et nous voyons environ 2000 à 2500 personnes entassés sur ce parking et les alentours en pleine chaleur, le chapiteau étant trop petit , avec notre chanteur et des employés de MSC qui déversaient d'énormes glacières remplies de bouteilles d'eau.
2h d'attente, 16h arrive enfin, les portes s'ouvrent, tout le monde s'engouffre, c'est la panique, la sécurité referme les 2 malheureuses portes battantes, du grand n'importe quoi, ça s'ouvre, ça se ferme!!!
On arrive enfin à passer et au comptoir on apprend, première information importante , qu'il faut payer un visa de 50 dollars par personne, 200 dans notre cas, pour fouler le sol mozambicain pour 2 journées sur 2 plages privées, j'ai raté l'info, impossible d'y échapper sinon on doit rester sur le bateau.
Je suis vraiment très en colère entre l'attente , en pleine chaleur et 200 dollars qui s'envolent ça commence à faire un peu beaucoup.
On monte enfin sur le bateau après la traditionnelle photo, les stands de packs et d'excursions, les cabines balcons sont conformes, les valises sont là, on est prêt pour la soirée, spectacle de qualité, exercice de sauvetage effectué, repas au restaurant de qualité même si les portions se réduisent.
On revient à la cabine, tout heureux de notre journée du lendemain qui se profile à Portuguese Beach, les maillots sont prêts, le moral est remonté au max, et là c'est le drame, on apprend par notre cabinier que le programme est tout chamboulé, plus rien ne correspond au programme initial et on apprend ça au détour d'une porte, aucune annonce , rien!
Voici ce qui est écrit sur la brochure MSC 2019-2020
CROISIÈRE AFRIQUE DU SUD
Passeport individuel en cours de validité obligatoire, valable 6 mois après la date de retour de la croisière.
Pour tous les hôtes voyageant avec leurs enfants de moins de 18 ans, veuillez noter qu’une nouvelle législation a été instaurée. Les parents doivent avoir le certificat de naissance intégral de chaque enfant, en anglais et émis par l’organisme compétent. Veuillez-vous renseigner auprès de l’Ambassade ou du Consulat compétents.
- Escale Mozambique : les hôtes doivent se munir d'un passeport valide, expirant au moins 6 mois après la date de retour et d'un visa qui peut être acheté à bord de nos navires pour un coût approximatif de $30. Le coût de visa est soumis aux taux de change et aux frais et charges locales.
A priori MSC à indiqué un prix approximatif sur lequel il prends sa marge !
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Bonjour Osny,
Vous avez tout de même de la chance dans votre malheur, je trouve le prix du visa proposé par MSC raisonnable. L'année dernière avec Oceania nous avons dû faire faire un visa avant de partir (avec envoi à l'ambassade), cela nous a coûté 120 euros par personne avec les frais.
Une fois arrivés à Maputo Maputo comme certains passagers n'avaient pas fait leur visa, (Oceania proposait de s'en occuper pour 250 US $ si je me souviens bien) personne n'a eu l'autorisation de débarquer et le bateau est reparti 2 heures plus tard.
La compagnie Oceania n'a même même pas eu la correction de nous rembourser le prix de notre visa.
Je ne suis pas sûre que cela vous consolera, mais 30 $ ne me paraît pas abusif.
c'est ça, c'est pour cela que je dit que j'ai du rater l'info, je trouve cela vraiment abusif de taxer 50 dollars par personne alors qu'il n'est rien prévu d'autre que se baigner sur une plage annexée par MSC et que les contacts avec la population sont limités aux vendeurs de souvenirs et aux loueurs de parasols sur la plage.
la somme que vous avez payé me parait exorbitante dans tous les cas, je dois avouer que je ne m'étais pas renseigné sur ce sujet , je viens de voir sur le site du Mozambique que le prix du visa est de 60€ pour moins d'un mois , à 50 dollars c'est une affaire!!
Le bateau vient de partir depuis 1h environ, nous revenons vers nos cabines , impatients de découvrir notre programme du lendemain, et nous croisons notre cabinier entrain de distribuer ces fameux programmes, en anglais, de toute façon nous n'avons entendu parler français qu'une fois et encore c'était des belges ! qui nous dit de bien lire ce document car tout le programme est changé.
Au départ nous devions faire 2 escales , passer la journée entière du mardi à Portuguese beach, le mercredi à Pomene un peu plus au nord toute la journée et le jeudi sur le bateau avec une retour très matinal, qui m'angoissait un peu, à Durban à 05h30.
Nouveau programme suite au retard initial qui ne nous est pas imputable une escale a disparu, journée en mer le mardi , 1 journée 1/2 à Portuguese beach et retour le Jeudi à Midi direction Durban.
Nous sommes vraiment mécontents mais c'est le seul moyen qu'a trouvé MSC pour rattraper son retard sur notre dos. Les excursions prévues à Pomene seront remboursées, merci beaucoup, mais rien n'est prévu en terme de dédommagement pour une escale de moins et 1/2 journée de perdue à la plage.
Alors rien de très grave mais on est quand même dégoûtés car on se dit que MSC va faire un paquet d'économie de trajet et de carburant et que rien n'est redistribué et que sur une croisière aussi courte on n'avait pas vraiment besoin de ça et de plus toujours aucune communication de MSC à part à travers leur feuille de chou.
Mardi 29/01
Journée classique en mer avec les habituels jeux en bord de piscine, les quizz, bingos, cafétérias bondées, et tout cela à un train de sénateur car le trajet qui devait être fait en une grosse nuit et fait en 1 journée 1/2 .
Je vais au bureau des excursions annuler les excursions de Pomene et prévoir autre chose pour le deuxième jour mais de nombreuses excursions sont annulées par rapport à un programme normal car nous partons à Midi au lieu de 18h.
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
Bonjour à tous
Je pars en suite sur le pacifica en octobre et je n'arrive pas à avoir d3s précisions sur les avantages en suite hormis le resto élite le majordome la machine expresso
Qu'en est-il des petits déjeuners et repas servis gratuitement en cabine, du spa
Costa enlève de plus en plus les privilèges aux gold et apparemment aux suites aussi
Merci de vos reponses
bonjour,
je pars de hambourg pour islande fin juillet. le bateau arrive a Reykjavik le mardi 4 aout 8H e voudrai reserve une excursion en journée type golden circle, secret lagoon...les sites getyour guide et autre annononcent des dparts à 8h du matin ....Si vous avez deja utilisé ces sites avec bateau MSC precioza, pouvez vous me dire comment m y prendre !
merci 😉
allyMB007
hi there
Here’s the cruise schedule for 2026.
It’s a great way to get ideas and maybe even meet up with other members.
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Hello everyone,
It’s with immense sadness that I learned this morning of the passing of our friend Nathalie (nadu). Many of us knew her through this forum, which she loved so much. She enjoyed reading your travel stories, joining discussions, sharing her cruise reviews, and offering valuable advice—always with kindness, gentleness, and discretion.
For me, Nathalie was so much more than just a cruise enthusiast. She was a friend, a deeply kind person who was always there to listen, despite the many health challenges she faced with tremendous courage. We corresponded regularly, and sometimes we had the chance to visit each other’s homes or attend the cruise show together with our respective husbands.
We shared a common dream: when we both retired, we had planned to finally go on a cruise together. Life had other plans, and that trip will forever remain a journey we never had the chance to take. That thought weighs heavily on my heart today.
I’ll remember her as a gentle, generous woman who was always ready to help others. Her presence on this forum will leave a huge void, just as her friendship has in my life.
I send my sincerest thoughts to her husband, her family, and all those who had the chance to know her.
Fair winds, Nathalie. I like to think you’re now sailing on an infinitely calm sea, under an eternally blue sky. You’ll remain in our thoughts and hearts every time we talk about cruises or set off on a new journey.
Rest in peace, Nathalie.
For those who’d like to send a message of comfort and sympathy to her husband, you can send me a PM, and I’ll pass it along.
THANK YOU
Hello everyone,
So happy to be back on this Forum!
We’re heading off on another cruise—our 7th—after a 5-year break...
We’ll be leaving from Venice on April 26th with stops in Kotor, Mykonos, Santorini, and Ancona.
Could you help me plan the stops by sharing tips, tricks, and advice?
For those who already know me, you know we prefer not to take the cruise line’s excursions but instead organize everything ourselves.
Thanks in advance to everyone, and looking forward to chatting with you all!
Hello,
We’re taking a cruise to Northern Europe with a stop in SOUTHAMPTON.
We’d like to visit the Stonehenge site.
Is it possible to get there on our own (my husband is a wheelchair user), since the MSC excursion to Salisbury is priced at 127 € per person?
There’s also a stop in Rotterdam, and it seems there’s a "miniature village to visit" nearby. Has anyone here been there, and if so, how did you get there?
Thanks so much for your tips. Mum49
If you're traveling on the Costa Diadema from October 17th to 28th, 2026 to Lisbon, we can meet up for a drink. Share our cruising experiences, an excursion, a table...
hi there, a group of friends and I are going on a cruise at the end of June with CFC in Norway. I’d love to get some info on the different stops we’ll be making. Most of them are one-day stops (from around 10 AM to 8 PM on average). Here are the stops: Andalsnes, Trondheim, Honningsvåg, Alta, Hellesylt, Sandane, Austefjorden.
Thanks in advance to anyone who can share what there is to see or do in these places.
When I get back, I’ll post what we did—it might help others who come after us.
Also, does anyone know if the boat sticks to the arrival time in Dunkirk for catching tickets to head back south? We’ll plan a buffer just in case.
Hi there, The day before boarding the Costa Favolosa for the Norwegian Fjords cruise departing from Hamburg, I'd like to book a hotel. Which one would be the most convenient location-wise relative to the port?
Thanks in advance for your reply.
I’m looking to get in touch with someone who’s been on an Arctic Cruise aboard the ship POLARFRONT, operated by the French company "LATITUDE BLANCHE", for some info.
Hi there, I was wondering if anyone has ever taken a cruise with this PO Cruise company.
Would love to hear your thoughts!
They’ve got some great itineraries for Norway.
Hello,
We’ll be sailing on the Renaissance with CFC to southern Norway from July 4 to 11, 2026, departing from Dunkirk (the cruise was booked through "Planète Croisière").
When entering some personal details or pre-selecting options on the CFC website, I’m wondering about the "optional" categories for drinks and WiFi.
I’m actually a bit surprised by these extra charges, as we weren’t used to them on other cruises (Australis in Patagonia; Hurtigruten’s Coastal Express in Norway and Alaska; Rivages du Monde in the Arctic or on the Douro River; a Nile river cruise in Egypt), where we sometimes had access to basic drinks at meals and free WiFi when near land.
Anyway, for those who’ve already taken a CFC cruise on the Renaissance, could you share some advice? Specifically about the most basic drink package, called "Fraîcheur" (238 € for two), which doesn’t seem to be described anywhere. The "Premium" package seems excessive (490 € for two for the week) for light drinkers.
As for WiFi, it’s 10 € per day per person. While I find that price acceptable for parking our car in Dunkirk, it feels overpriced here (especially since it was free on the Nordlys "Coastal Express" just 3 or 4 years ago).
So, I’d love to hear from experienced cruisers who’ve been on this ship!
Looking forward to seeing the excursion prices, which should be available soon! 😐
Hi there,
I’m considering a cruise on this ship in the recently introduced Yacht Club category.
Have any forum members tried it?
What are your thoughts? Positive or negative? Which cabins should we go for—or avoid?
We’re already familiar with the Yacht Clubs on the Splendida, Fantasia, Preziosa, and Divina series.
We weren’t as keen on the one on the Seashore—we found it too big.
Thanks in advance for your feedback!
Best,
Claudine
We're considering a new cruise soon and would like to try the Renaissance.
The uniqueness of the promenade cabins appeals to us, but could anyone give us some insights on the following points:
- Is the glass door sufficiently tinted to prevent outsiders from seeing into the cabin?
- Is the soundproofing good enough to block out conversations on the promenade deck?
Thanks in advance to anyone who can help!
My husband, our two teens, and I are going on a cruise on the COSTA Esmeralda at the beginning of July. We’re thinking of exploring the ports on our own. Do any of you have recent experiences or tips to share? Are there shuttles between the port and the city center? Are they free? Looking forward to hearing from you.
As promised, here’s my review of the cruise I took from the 5th to the 19th on the MSC Virtuosa.
As you know, I had initially booked a cruise with Mein Schiff departing from Dubai (from Dubai to Cape Town). It was a 22-day cruise. Due to the issues in the Persian Gulf, my cruise was canceled by Mein Schiff.
So, we started looking for a Plan B because we really wanted to go. Especially my wife, who had just had a minor procedure and needed some rest. Since she had already taken time off, she was determined to travel. However, we were looking for an affordable Plan B since we weren’t sure when Mein Schiff or the airline would reimburse us.
While browsing online, I found a 15-day cruise departing from Pointe-à-Pitre (including flights, transfers, the cruise, and drinks) for a price of 1,200 € in a Fantastica balcony cabin. We thought, *Why not?*
I should mention that I’m not usually a big fan of MSC. My last experience with them was post-Covid (I took two cruises, one in 2021 and another in 2022), and it was honestly a disaster. We didn’t want to repeat that, but after talking to Catherine, who told me she was very happy with a short Christmas cruise, we decided to give it a try.
I have to say, I was left speechless. Honestly, the cruise was absolutely perfect. There’s nothing to complain about (or just a few minor details). In terms of service and food, I felt like I was on a premium cruise line. I’d even say MSC has nothing to envy from some of those companies. While premium lines like Holland, Celebrity, and Royal are cutting back on services, I think MSC has made huge improvements. Seriously, I wasn’t expecting this at all. You’ll see what I mean as we chat more.
I won’t do a full review like I usually do because there weren’t many stops:
1. We boarded in Pointe-à-Pitre
2. We stopped in Saint-Martin
3. Then it was a direct crossing to the Azores...
This cruise was really about relaxing, even if it’s not the kind of trip we usually take.
First off, I’m not a big fan of "flight and cruise" packages. I asked if we could leave two days early, but they said it wasn’t possible. We had to take the flight, then the bus, and board the ship directly.
It’s not really my thing, but given the price we paid and since we really wanted to relax, we thought, *Why not?*
Here’s the itinerary:
Boarding in Pointe-à-Pitre
Saint-Martin
Five days at sea
The Azores
Four days at sea
Hamburg
One day at sea
Le Havre
But as I mentioned, it wasn’t about the itinerary. It was really about taking a break and unwinding. Honestly, I came back thrilled.
We’re stopping over in Rovinj this coming May, and since we’ve already visited the main sights (port, church, etc.), is there a walk we can do on our own—no boat needed—that would fill a morning?
Thanks to anyone who knows the area…
My wife and I are going on a cruise on the MS Vesteralen on August 4th. The ship stays close to the coast to deliver mail and packages. My wife is a musician and is sensitive to the movement of the boat. Which deck and cabin should we choose?
Hi there,
So, I booked this cruise...
I know CFC gets a lot of criticism—
- And that it’s not really like the ships I usually take.
But the destination really interested me...
So, I’m giving it a try...
I’m going in with an open mind, thinking I got a good deal, so I’m not expecting the same experience as when I travel with Yacht Club or The Haven.
We’ll see... soon!
hi, we’re going on a cruise with MSC Virtuosa in the Caribbean. Has anyone done this cruise before and could give us some tips for excursions on the different islands? Thanks for your help
😉Hi there,
A few months ago, CFC put the EN VOGUE experience on sale, departing from Dunkirk.
I booked this package to test the boat and onboard services for myself.
I’d read a lot of reviews mentioning numerous issues on board, so I wanted to see for myself what it was really like…
Okay, I’ll stop rambling…
The package included boarding at 6 PM on Friday, dinner, a show, an overnight stay, and breakfast.
We chose an interior cabin for this experience—since the boat wasn’t leaving the dock, we didn’t see the point in paying more… All in all, it cost 130 € per person.
My mom joined us; she got the same cabin for 130 € with no single occupancy supplement.
We’d checked in online to board faster.
We took the train to DUNKIRK, then a taxi to the shuttle pavilion—7 € for the ride.
When we arrived at the pavilion, we were told to wait because there was a connection issue with check-in. Great start…
After about ten minutes, we were finally allowed to proceed.
At the counter, they said they didn’t have our cabin cards and no record of our check-in… Very odd.
With no solution, they put us on the bus and said we’d sort it out at reception. Perfect.
We went through security, and they confiscated our water bottles—never seen that before! Then they said my mom had a corkscrew in her bag, so they searched it… but there was no corkscrew. Total amateur hour… They eventually dropped it.
We got on the bus for a ten-minute ride…
We boarded the ship with a crew member and headed to reception.
Turns out, we weren’t the only ones in this situation.
The nightmare began… Only two staff members were handling all the issues, and everything seemed complicated.
They told my mom her cabin had been given to someone else 😲.
That was the last straw…
It took forever—they had to redo the entire check-in.
Finally, they told my mom her cabin was good to go; they’d mixed her up with someone else… After a solid half-hour, we could finally head to our cabin.
I’m determined to test everything: the pool, jacuzzi, show, restaurant, spa, etc…
TO BE CONTINUED
Hi,
We received a promotion from our CFC agency offering cruises at up to 40-100% off, and among other details: CFC organizes parking for departures from Dunkirk.
"Unattended parking located about 12 minutes away, fenced off with barriers, at a rate of 10 € per day. Drop off passengers and luggage at the Model Pavilion, and a CFC shuttle will take you from the parking lot to the Model Pavilion every 15-20 minutes. Same for disembarkation. You can book through your agency or on their website. No refunds if the booking is canceled; payment is due at reservation."
Have a great day,
Guylène
PS: Personally, we’d rather keep our vehicle in a free, supervised parking lot and take a taxi to the Model Pavilion.
Hi there,
I'm looking at a cruise in the north.
Hi there, I was wondering if anyone has ever taken a cruise with this PO Cruise company.
Would love to hear your thoughts!
They’ve got some great itineraries for Norway.
Hi there,
So, I booked this cruise...
I know CFC gets a lot of criticism—
- And that it’s not really like the ships I usually take.
But the destination really interested me...
So, I’m giving it a try...
I’m going in with an open mind, thinking I got a good deal, so I’m not expecting the same experience as when I travel with Yacht Club or The Haven.
We’ll see... soon!
