ARRIVONS A L' AEROPORT DE NICE POUR PRENDRE LA NAVETTE POUR SAVONE A 9H45, NOUS DEVIONS LA PRENDRE A 12H30 MAIS CELA NE POSE PAS DE PROBLEME DE LA PRENDRE PLUS TOT
Arrivée à SAVONE à 12h. Embarquement à partir de13H3O. NOUS SOMMES PRIORITAIRES ET TROQUONS LE N°8 POUR LE N° 3 A L'ACCUEIL DU PALACROCIERE; EMBARQUONS A 13H45. DISPOSONS DIRECTEMENT DE NOTRE CABINE AFIN DE DEPOSER NOS BAGAGES A MAINS. COMME C EST NOTRE ANNIVERSAIRE DE MARIAGE , UNE BOUTEILLE DE PROSECO, DES FLEURS, DES PEIGNOIRS , UN CADRE , DES FRUITS ET TOUS NOS DOCUMENTS NOUS ATTENDENT!!! ALLONS ENSUITE MANGER AU BUFFET AU PONT 9 .NOUS RETOURNONS ENSUITE A NOTRE CABINE OU NOS BAGAGES ARRIVENT DEJA. A 16H NOUS NOUS RENDONS AU THEATRE POUR LA REUNION DES FRANCOPHONES OU NOUS RECEVONS TOUS LES RENSEIGNEMENTS CONCERNANT LE BATEAU ET LES EXCURSIONS LES PLUS INTERRESSANTES. A 17H : EXERCICE DE SECURITE POUR TOUS SUR LE PONT AVEC NOS BOUEES AUTOUR DU COU! ET NOUS QUITTONS SAVONE POUR SE RENDRE A BARCELONE.
NOUS SOMMES EPOUSTOUFLES PAR LA BEAUTE DE CE BATEAU, C EST UN REGAL!
NOUS ALLONS NOUS BALLADER A L ETAGE SAMSARA ET PRENONS LES RENSEIGNEMENTS POUR FAIRE JOURNEE SPA.
NOUS REGLONS ENSUITE UN PETIT SOUCI DE TIMMING AU RESTO CAR NOUS AVIONS RESERVE LE 2EME SERVICE ET NOUS NOUS RETROUVONS AVEC LE 1ER! MAIS PAS DE PROBLEME, RESOLU AVEC LE MAITRE D HOTEL DIRECTEMENT.
LE SOIR, A 21H30, DINER EN AMOUREUX CAR ENPLUS NOUS AVONS UNE TABLE POUR 2!PRECEDEMMENT NOUS AVIONS ETE VOIR LE SPECTACLE AU THEATRE A 20H15.
2EME JOUR : BARCELONE
NOUS DEBARQUONS A 13H3O ET REJOIGNONS A PIED LE CENTRE VILLE(30 MIN). NOUS ALLONS JUSQU A LA STATUE DE CHRISTOPHE COLOMB ET ENSUITE DIRECTION LE MALL OU NOUS ALLONS FAIRE UN PEU DE SHOPPING. ENSUITE NOUS SOMMES ALLES A LA RAMBLAS NOUS PROMENER ET BOIRE UN CHOCOLAT CHAUD. NOUS AVONS PROFITE AUSSI DU MARCHE COUVERT, A VOIR !!! DE SPLENDIDES ETALES DE FRUITS ET LEGUMES, DE VIANDES, DE CHARCUTERIES, DE FROMAGES, DE JUS DE FRUITS EN TOUT GENRE.
C EST LA 3EME FOIS QUE NOUS NOUS RENDONS A BARCELONE, C'EST UNE VILLE TRES VIVANTE ET RICHEMENT DECOREE PAR GAUDI ET LA SAGRADA FAMILIA VAUT LE DETOUR AINSI QUE LE PARC GUËL.
3EME JOUR : PALMA DE MALLORCA
NOUS AVONS DECIDE DE RESTER A BORD ET DE PROFITER DU SAMSARA. JOURNEE REPOS AVEC BAINS BULLES, HAMMAM....NOUS AVONS PASSE UN TRES BON MOMENT.
J'AI DONNE RDV A 18H A QUELQUES MEMBRES DE VF AU SALON RHAPSODY, NE CONNAISSANT PAS LE BATEAU ON SE REND COMPTE QU IL Y A PLUSIEURS ENTREES ET QUE CELA NE VA PAS ËTRE FACILE DE SE TROUVER. FINALEMENT NOUS RENCONTRONS ISACLO AVEC SON MARI ET SES ENFANTS MAIS QUE QUELQUES MINUTES CAR C'EST EN PLUS LA SOIREE DU COMMANDANT ET ILS DOIVENT SE RENDRE AU COKTAIL A 18H3O VU QU'ILS FONT PARTIE DU 1ER SERVICE! NOUS APPRENONS QUE C'EST AUSSI LEUR 2EME CROISIERE MAIS LA 1ERE ILS L'ONT VECUE AVEC MSC ET NOUS EXPLIQUENT LEURS IMPRESSIONS ET LES DIFFERENCES.ENSUITE NOUS NOUS RENDONS A 20H45 POUR LE COKTAIL ET LA PHOTO AVEC LE COMMANDANT. PUIS DINER AUX CHANDELLES AU RESTO MY WAY.
LA MER EST ASSEZ AGITEE, LE BATEAU BOUGE PAS MAL! ET C EST PAS A CAUSE DU COKTAIL!
4EME JOUR : TUNIS
LE MATIN, A 10H NOUS NOUS RENDONS AU THEATRE POUR ALLER VOIR LES COULISSES DU PACFICA. ON NOUS MONTRE TOUT CE QUE NOUS NE VOYONS PAS EN TANT QUE PASSAGERS: SALLES DES MACHINES, SALLE DES COMMANDES, PONT 0 RESERVE AU PERSONNEL ET TOUTES LES EXPLICATIONS TECHNIQUES CONCERNANT LE BATEAU.
ARRIVEE A TUNIS A 13H30, OU NOUS PARTONS EN EXCURSION REVOIR CARTHAGE ET SIDI BOU SAID QUE NOUS AVIONS VU IL YA 20 ANS!
PAS DE CHANCE AVEC LE TEMPS, NOUS AVONS VU CARTHAGE ET SIDI BOU SAID SOUS LA PLUIE! BEAUCOUP DE CROISIERISTES ONT ETE SURPRIS PAR LE MAUVAIS TEMPS CAR ONT PRIS LE TODAY A LA LETTRE (NUAGEUX ET 21°) ET S Y SONT RENDUS EN T-SHIRT ET EN THONGS !
LE SOIR NOUS SOMMES INVITES AU COKTAIL " LUNE DE MIEL ET ANNIVERSAIRE DE MARIAGE", POUR NOS 20 ANS DE MARIAGE! NOUS AVONS ETE SURPRIS DE L ORGANISATION , ON A ETE TRES BIEN ACCUEILLI AVEC PROSECO PRESQUE A VOLONTE, DOUCEURS, AMUSES-BOUCHES, PHOTO AVEC LE GATEAU D ANNIVERSAIRE ET LE DISCOURS DU COMMANDANT DE BORD QUI NOUS DEMANDE DE RENOUVELER NOS VOEUX. QUE D'EMOTIONS!!!
LE DINER DE CE SOIR EST ITALIEN, LES SERVEURS FONT DANSER LES FEMMES ET LES SERVIETTES TOURNENT.... ET ON FAIT LA CHENILLE DANS TOUT LE RESTO!
LE SOIR NOUS AVONS ETE BOIRE UN DERNIER VERRE AU BAR AROUND THE CLOCK, TRES SYMPA COMME ENDROIT, PLUS FEUTRE.
5EME JOUR : MALTE
NOUS ARRIVONS TOT LE MATIN, A 9H. NOUS QUITTONS LE PACFICA SEULS, POUR ALLER VISITER LE CENTRE DE LA VALETTE AINSIQUE LE PALAIS DES GRANDS MAITRES ET LA SALLE D ARMES. L APRES-MIDI NOUS VISITONS LA TRES BELLE CATHEDRALE ST JEAN. ENSUITE RETOUR AU BATEAU A 16H30. NOUS QUITTONS MALTE A 18H. POUR NOUS MALTE RESTE UN MUST! C EST TOUJOURS UN VRAI PLAISIR DE DEAMBULER ET DE FLANER DANS LES RUES DE LA VALETTE.NOUS AVIONS DEJA VISITE MALTE EN 4X4 ILY A 3ANS QUAND ON AVAIT DEBARQUER AVEC L EUROPA. POUR NOUS MALTE RESTE DANS NOTRE COEUR ET SEDUIT TOUJOURS BEAUCOUP DE CROISIERISTES JE PENSE.
6EME JOUR : CATANE
NOUS AVONS CHOISI DE PRENDRE L'EXCURSION ETNA EN 4X4. ARRIVES A CATANE A 8H. ON GRIMPE DANS LES 4X4 ET PARTANT DANS LES MONTAGNES. NOUS PASSONS PAR QUELQUES VILLAGES AVANT D'ARRIVER A L ETNA. NOUS APERCEVONS DES COULEES DE LAVES ANCIENNES, ENSUITE NOUS AVONS PRIS UN CHEMIN DE TERRE OU APRES QUELQUES KILOMETRES NOUS FAISONS UNE HALTE ET GRIMPONS SUR UNE COLLINE POUR VOIR UNE VUE SPLENDIDE DE L ETNA. LA, NOTRE GUIDE NOUS DONNE QUELQUES EXPLICATIONS SUR LES DIFFERENTES ERUPTIONS. NOUS REPRENONS ENSUITE LA ROUTE OU NOUS APERCEVONS DES COULEES BEAUCOUP PLUS RECENTES, C EST ASSEZ IMPRESSIONANT! A 2000 METRES NOUS NOUS ARRETONS POUR VOIR LES DEGATS DE L'ERUPTION DE 2003 QUI DURA 6MOIS! NOUS VOYONS LE RESTE D UN HOTEL, OU PLUTOT LE TOIT CAR TOUT EST ENSEVELI. HEUREUSEMENT IL N'Y A PAS EU DE VICTIMES. NOUS REJOIGNONS LES VOITURES ET LA ... SURPRISE! NOUS RECEVONS
UN PETIT GATEAU TYPIQUE DE LA REGION AINSIQU UNE LIQUEUR. TRES SYMPA COMME ATTENTION! NOUS RETOURNONS ENSUITE AU BATEAU EN RETRAVERSANT A NOUVEAU LES BEAUX VILLAGE QUI ONT BIEN SOUFFERTS AUSSI DES ERUPTIONS MAIS LES VILLAGEOIS RESPECTENT LEUR MONTAGNE ET IL N Y JAMAIS EU DE VICTIME.
7EME JOUR : CIVITAVECCHIA (ROME)
NOUS AVONS PRIS LA NAVETTE POUR NOUS RENDRE DANS LE CENTRE DE ROME EN TOUTE LIBERTE, COMME NOUS AVIONS ORGANISE NOTRE PARCOURS POUR LA JOURNEE.DANS LE CAR LA GUIDE NOUS DONNE ENCORE UN PLAN DE ROME ET QUELQUES EXPLICATIONS ET RECOMMANDATIONS (VOLS), ET NOUS DIT DE REVENIR A 17H A LA PLACE SAINT- PIERRE POUR REPRENDRE LA NAVETTE.
NOUS COMMENCONS DONC NOTRE "BALLADE" VERS 9H3O PAR LA PLACE NAVONA, MAGNIFIQUE AVEC SES SUPERBES FONTAINES. PUIS NOUS PASSONS PAR LE PANTHEON, NOUS CONTINUONS VERS LA FAMEUSE FONTAINE DE TREVIS, NOIRE DE MONDE BIEN EVIDEMMENT MAIS TELLEMENT BELLE! NOUS PARTONS ENSUITE VOIR LA PLACE D'ESPAGNE ET MONTONS LE MANIFIQUE ESCALIER POUR RETROUVER LE METRO AFIN DE NOUS RENDRE AU COLISSEE CAR NOUS AVIONS RESERVE NOS TICKETS D'ENTREES VIA INTERNET POUR 13H. HEUREUSEMENT QUE NOUS AVIONS NOS TICKETS VU LES FILES D'ATTENTE NOUS AVONS GAGNE BEAUCOUP DE TEMPS ET NOUS AVONS PU DONC RESTER SUR LES SITES DU COLISSE, DU FORUM ET DU MONT PALATIN UN PEU PLUS LONGTEMPS, CAR CELA EN VAUT VRAIMENT LA PEINE! AU RETOUR, NOUS SOMMES RENTRES A PIED EN SUIVANT LE TIBRE, NOUS ARRETANT POUR VOIR "LA BOUCHE DE VERITE"...AMUSANT ! ET SOMMES ARRIVES AU LIEU DE RDV A 16H45. NOUS SOMMES CONTENTS DE CE QUE NOUS AVONS PU VOIR A ROME, PAS FACILE EN UNE JOURNEE ET QUE C'EST LA 1ERE FOIS QUE L'ON VISITE CETTE VILLE...ON A ENVIE DE TOUT VOIR, MAIS IL FAUT FAIRE DES CHOIX MALHEUREUSEMENT! DEVINEZ QUEL VOEUX J'AI FAIT A LA FONTAINE DE TREVIS EN JETANT UNE PIECE!!!
RETOUR AU BATEAU...
VOILA LA SOIREE LA MOINS AGREABLE, FAIRE LES BAGAGES ET SE DIRE QUE C'EST DEJA FINI! LES ETIQUETTES POUR NOS VALISES NOUS ATTENDENT DANS LA CABINE AINSI QUE LE DERNIER "TODAY" : AU REVOIR ET A BIENTOT! LE COMMANDANT LONGO NOUS SOUHAITE UN BON RETOUR. NOUS RECEVONS AUSSI TOUTES LES EXPLICATIONS CONCERNANT LES FACTURES (MOINS DRÔLE AUSSI), LES HEURES DES PETITS DEJ ET LES PROCEDURES DU DEBARQUEMENT SUIVANT LA COULEUR DES ETIQUETTES RECUES. SANS OUBLIER AUSSI DE METTRE NOS VALISES DANS LE COULOIR AVANT 1H00 ET DE GARDER QUELQUES VETEMENTS POUR LE LENDEMAIN SINON ON SE RETROUVE EN PYJAMA SUR LE PONT!
NOUS, NOUS PROFITONS ENCORE DE NOTRE DERNIERE SOIREE, APRES AVOIR ETE MANGER A 21H3O, NOUS UTILISONS NOS DERNIERS TICKETS BOISSONS AU BAR AROUND tHE CLOCK, BEAUCOUP D'AMBIANCE CAR SOIREE MUSIQUE LATINO, CE QUI NOUS DONNE ENCORE MOINS ENVIE DE DEBARQUER LE LENDEMAIN. A 00H45, NOUS QUITTONS LE BAR AVEC DES PIEDS DE PLOMB POUR ALLER METTRE NOS VALISES DANS LE COULOIR...
8EME JOUR: DEBARQUEMENT
VOILA, ON Y EST, C EST FINI! PETIT DEJ A 8H ( LA CABINE DOIT ËTRE LIBEREE). NOUS NOUS RENDONS ENSUITE AU GRAND BAR RHAPSODY A 9H30 CAR NOUS AVONS DES ETIQUETTES BLANCHES ET ATTENDONS DE DESCENDRE POUR RETROUVER NOS VALISES CLASSEES SELON LA COULEUR, DANS LA PALOCROCIERE. UNE FOIS, RECUPERREES NOUS NOUS DIRIGEONS VERS LES NAVETTES QUI SE RENDENT A NICE-AEROPORT; Là JE TROUVE QUE C'EST UN PEU LA PAGAILLE CAR TOUT LE MONDE ARRIVE, ILS REMPLISSENT LES CARS AU FUR ET A MESURES, ET LES GENS AVEC TOUS LEURS BAGAGES SE DEMANDENT DEVANT QUELS CARS ATTENDRE?! iLS DEVRAIENT CREER DES GROUPES COMME POUR LES EXCURSIONS, JE PENSE QUE CE SERAIT MIEUX POUR LES PASSAGERS. L'ORGANISATION EMBARQUEMENT/DEBARQUEMENT POURRAIT ETRE AMELIORE CHEZ COSTA, PERSONNELEMENT JE TROUVE QUE C'EST LEUR POINT FAIBLE. POUR LE RESTE RIEN A REDIRE. BEAUCOUP DE MONDE SUR LE BÂTEAU MAIS QUAND ON PART PENDANT LES VACANCES SCOLAIRES, ON NE DOIT PAS S ATTENDRE A ETRE AU CALME! L'ACCUEIL ET LE SERVICE SONT TOUJOURS AU TOP. MOI, PERSONNELEMENT J'AI ADORE LA DECO DE CE BATEAU, JE PENSE QU UN BATEAU DE CROISIERE DOIT ÊTRE "BLING-BLING", CELA FAIT PARTIE DU CHARME COMME LES SOIREES HABILLEES, SI ON AIME PAS CE GENRE DE CHOSES, IL FAUT CHOISIR UNE AUTRE FAçON DE VOYAGER. LE BEAU TEMPS N ETAIT PAS TOUJOURS DE LA PARTIE, MAIS LE SOLEIL ETAIT DANS NOTRE COEUR! CA NE DOIT PAS TOUT GACHE.🤪
BREF, ON A LE VIRUS DES CROISIERES COMME UNE PETITE DAME DE LA SUISSE- ITALIENNE DE +- 70ANS QUE L'ON A CROISE SUR LE PACIFICA.... QUI A FAIT 3O CROISIERES!!!!!! NOUS, LA PROCHAINE CELA SERA NOTRE 3EME. UNE PETITE TRANSATLANTIQUE BRESILIENNE NOUS TENTE BIEN ! IL FAUT D'ABORD RENFLOUER NOS POCHES! DANS MAXIMUM 3ANS JE VOUS REFERAI UN NOUVEAU CR DE NOTRE CROISIERE, PROMIS! PATIENCE!!! 😛
SERIEUSEMENT... J'ESPERE QUE CE CR VOUS APPORTERA QUELQUES INFOS UTILES.
A BIENTÔT!
ISA
Effectivement, un grand merci............pour ce superbe CR..........trés sympa a lire...........😉😉😉
C fortuna oct 06- C Mediterranea oct 07- C Victoria nov 08- Bleu de France mai 09- C Pacifica nov 09- C Deliziosa oct 10- Luminosa oct. 2011- C Pacifica mai 2012- C Fascinosa oct 2013- C Luminosa avril 2014- C Diadema nov. 2015- C Favolosa oct 2016. C Fortuna mai 2019.
merci pour ce CR......belles infos moi j'etais sur le PACIFICA fin janvier 2010 dommage pour l'exercice sauvetage au moment du départ Costa pourrait attendre 30mn.
quelle hotesse francophone aviez vous????
pour moi le départ est pour juin sur le plus petit bateau de la flotte Costa le MARINA
j'espère que nous nous ennuirons pas .
a mon retour j effectuerais comme vous un CR
bonne journée a tous
bonjour Isa
nous avons embarqué le meme jour mais moi j'etais sur le SERENA 😉
dommage d'écrire tout le compte rendu en majuscule, c'est un peu désagreable pour les yeux....
pourrais tu me parler des buffets de minuit, y en avait il chaque soir ?
ton cabinier t'a t'il fait des animaux en serviette ?
Nous les embarquements et débarquement ont été parfaits !
come quoi d'un bateau à un autre...
Isabelle, amoureuse des croisières:
COSTA, MSC, ROYAL CARIBBEAN, CELEBRITY, PRINCESS, NCL, HAL, PONANT, OCEANIA, AZAMARA
A VENIR
CELEBRITY EQUINOX 09/11/2026 Grèce Italie Malte
AZAMARA JOURNEY 14/01/2027 tour de l’Amérique du Sud
Oui en effet, on a vu le Serena jusqu'à l'escale de Barcelone. Assez impressionant de voir ces deux "monstres " dans le port!
Je pense que vous avez eu un peu plus de soleil que nous avec votre itinéraire😎
Nous avons eu des papillons avec nos serviettes dans notre cabine et elle préparait tous les soirs nos pyjamas en leur donnant des formes amusantes. Nous avons reçu aussi deux fois des chocolats.
En ce qui concerne le buffet de minuit, je l'ai trouvé moins impressionant que celui que l'on avait eu sur l'Europa il y a 3 ans. Il était bien dressé mais manquait de recherche dans la déco, dans les découpes des fruits et des légumes (figurines).
merci pour ton CR, je l'ai lu attentivement car le Serena est un bateau sur lequel on aimerait partir. On récolte un maximum d'infos!😇
heureuse que mon CR vous ait plû😉 et si il peu apporter des infos utiles à certains C'est super! C'est le but je pense....
une parenthese à JPvoile83, je suis originaire de Hyeres et mes grands parents habitent La Londe, on est presque voisin 😉 Je reviens en Juillet voir la famille.
Isa,
Hyères est une ville trés agréable....... (j'y ai plusieurs amis) et je travail souvent sur le port de la Londe..........c'est une région superbe..............que du bonheur............ aprés un hiver dure, le temps est revenu au beau.........soleil, température de 20°, 24°.............😎😎😎😎
C fortuna oct 06- C Mediterranea oct 07- C Victoria nov 08- Bleu de France mai 09- C Pacifica nov 09- C Deliziosa oct 10- Luminosa oct. 2011- C Pacifica mai 2012- C Fascinosa oct 2013- C Luminosa avril 2014- C Diadema nov. 2015- C Favolosa oct 2016. C Fortuna mai 2019.
merci pour la réponse nous aussi en novembre et fevrier avons eu catherine mais beaucoup de gens etaient mécontent dont nous d'ailleurs distante et surtout pas agreable un exemple/ le 1er jour nous disons bonjour catherine
catherine repond et les francais il faudrait vous mette a l'anglais sur un ton très désagréable ça calme a l'arrivée, mais si nous parlions tous anglais nous n'aurions pas besoin d'hotesse francophone
un autre couple avait oublié son chargeur de caméra il lui demande lors de la réunion information de faire une annonce au francais pour voir si quelqu'un pouvait les dépanner et bien la réponse a été (il en est pas question) merci catherine
une autre personne a eu probleme avec carte bleue alors que costa avait eu sa banque qui était surpris que cette personne est un probleme car argent sur le compte et pour l'étranger 17000euros , la personne est allé voir catherine elle a pris le numero de la banque pour régler le problème en disant a la personne qu'elle n'avait surement pas d'argent sur son compte????ce qui était faut puisque la banque avait confirmé qu'il n'y avait aucun anomalie sur ce compte comment ose t'elle parlé de la sorte.cette personne en était a sa 5eme croisère , la dame a la fin du séjour attendait encore une réponse de catherine qui ne sait occupé de rien merci catherine, la personne a fait autrement pour ne rien devoir au pacifica, et ne parlons du ton arrogant le jours des excursions de grace Melle vous avez affaire parfois a des personnes agées qui ne comprennent pas toujours, soyez aimable c'est votre travail et le jours du débarquement ne plus rien lui demander elle ne connait plus personne , des personnes agées etaient perdues avec tous ces horaires c'etait les passagers qui renseignait merci catherine.
enfin j'espère ne pas l'avoir sur le marina rien a voir avec fabienne et thibaut qui étaient sur le serena de magnifiques personnes eux
bonne journée
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Hi there,
Here’s the 2027 cruise schedule.
It’s a great way to get ideas and maybe even meet up with other members!
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NUMBER OF 2027 CRUISES: 1
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14/01 - poupou10 / AZAMARA JOURNEY / 74 days / South America Tour / Miami
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We just returned from a cruise from 08/13/26 to 08/20/26 on the MSC ORCHESTRA with stops in Tarragona, Valencia, Livorno, Civitavecchia, Genoa, and back to Marseille.
The ship was fully booked. Deck chairs were already occupied by beach towels early in the morning, and there were only 1 or 2 people in the pools... However, on the day the Italians disembarked, there were very few towels on the deck chairs.
We found the Italians less talkative.
We had a balcony cabin on deck 9, starboard side. The cabin was spacious, but the sofa was facing the desk, making it a pain to watch TV (neck strain guaranteed). So, we changed the sofa’s orientation to face the TV (we put it back in place on disembarkation day).
There were 325 French speakers on board, and a lot of staff from Mauritius, which made communication easier.
No annoying announcements about bingo, etc.—a nice change from COSTA.
For dinner, we were at the first sitting at 7:45 PM, at a table for 6. On the first night, we were two "gray-haired" couples at the table. The second night, two young women joined us but asked to change tables after seeing us...
The show for our dinner time was at 10:15 PM and ended around 11:00 PM. We found that a bit late for us. The shows were varied and of good quality.
The restaurant menus offered plenty of choices, but at the buffet at lunchtime, there were a lot of dishes with quite a few carbs. Afternoon tea from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM included some great pastries, among other things.
We had an issue with the air conditioning and bad odors in the cabin one afternoon. I reported the problem to the reception, and staff along with our cabin steward came to check the cabin. The issue was resolved that same afternoon.
Two days later, we were surprised to find a bag with items inside: 2 MSC mugs and 2 MSC thermos flasks that keep drinks hot or cold for 10 hours. It was a gift from customer service following the bad odors in our cabin. We weren’t expecting this at all and thanked MSC’s customer service.
For excursions, MSC always offers port-to-city-center transfers for 14 € per adult in Valencia and Tarragona, and 12 € per child. In Livorno, it was 10 € per adult and 7 € per child.
In Civitavecchia, there was a shuttle to the train station for 6 €.
On the MSC for Me app, there were "promotions" on certain excursions.
We really enjoyed this cruise, but we couldn’t revisit some stops (Tarragona and Valencia) on our own because it was too hot.
Great evening: Mum49
I'm considering a cruise on the Hurtigruten Coastal Express from Bergen to Kirkenes and back to Bergen over 11 days in mid-March 2027.
Has anyone already done this trip?
I think it’s a great way to discover the Norwegian coast with the chance to see magnificent northern lights, but isn’t the trip a bit *too* long?
There are about thirty stops, but most last only a few minutes, with just one daily stop of over 2 hours, which gives a quick glimpse of a few towns but doesn’t allow for a full excursion.
Is the supplement for an outside cabin with a porthole (800 € for 2!) really worth it?
It’s more pleasant than an inside cabin, but do you spend enough time in your cabin to make the most of it?
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this journey.
Best regards.
We're leaving on August 25th for a Danube cruise from Vienna to Bucharest. The travel agency refuses to postpone this cruise despite navigation changes due to the exceptional drought, which include bus transfers that don’t interest us.
Have you had any experiences with this that you’d like to share?
Hi there!
I’m going on a cruise with MSC on the World Europa this coming October.
Stops: Genoa, Naples, Messina, Malta.
Has anyone visited Mount Etna and Pompeii?
Could you share some tips for each of these stops?
I’d like to explore on my own without booking the ship’s excursions.
Thanks for your advice!
hi there
Here’s the cruise schedule for 2026.
It’s a great way to get ideas and maybe even meet up with other members.
2 essential rules:
1) never "quote" the calendar when replying—this’ll avoid any confusion
2) follow the format below
DD/MM - username / SHIP IN CAPS / number of days / cruise title / departure port
DON’T FORGET THE SPACES between the / /
REMINDER Despite my requests, few people follow the requested format. Cruises that stray too far from it won’t be listed anymore—sorry!PLEASE respect the templates!
COPY AND PASTE THE FORMAT BELOW AND REPLACE WITH YOUR DETAILS IF YOU’RE STRUGGLING
DD/MM - username / SHIP IN CAPS / number of days / cruise title / departure port
DON’T FORGET THE SPACES between the / /
It takes time to fix mistakes, so THANKS TO EVERYONE for your help!
YOUR TURN 😉
NUMBER OF CRUISES 2026:
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DECEMBER
Just back from our first cruise on the Renaissance, and I’d like to share a few thoughts about life on board. Our feelings are mixed—we wanted a change after several MSC cruises, but the value for money on this repositioning cruise left us torn.
After taking advantage of successive promotions, we finally secured a well-located balcony cabin for 2600 € (almost 50% off the brochure rate). Given the amenities and the ship’s age, this now feels like the absolute maximum we’d pay for that period.
Overall, we were happy with our vacation on board, but a few details—when added up—left us with a somewhat mixed impression.
The pros:
- Ship size
- Reasonable noise levels, except in the restaurants (aside from the covered pool area)
- Spacious balcony cabin (20 + 5 m²) with plenty of storage and a bathtub with jets
- Understated, tasteful decor
- French language spoken on board
- Friendly staff for the most part
- 100% French-speaking clientele
- Decent food with French dishes (even with an Indian chef)
- Tables for two available (though the ship was full, so no changes possible)
- Some high-quality shows, thanks to an excellent English-speaking troupe
- Interesting lectures (especially on history and cetaceans)
The cons:
- Unreliable air conditioning in common areas (you’d go from a freezing lounge to a hot one, as if the system only worked in certain spaces at certain times)
- Aging ship with a few glitches (noises, AC, toilet flushes, lights) reported at reception (luckily, our only issue was the bathroom door not closing...)
- Industrial, thawed-out bread and pastries (a letdown for a ship with a French image)
- Limited fruit selection (often just apples and watermelon/melon) and not much variety in vegetables
- Worn, sometimes stained restaurant towels
We’re not ruling out another cruise on the Renaissance—their itineraries are unique—but only at a very competitive price.
Hi everyone ...
We’re planning to do the 83-day Cunard cruise ...
departing from Southampton on January 10, 2027 aboard the Queen Anne ...
has anyone done it ... or have any info ... or tips ...
for example ... deck and cabin choices ... drink packages ... excursions ... etc.
... anything good to know about this ship???
Thanks everyone ...
Hi everyone! I’m used to sailing on a sailboat with two or three people—it’s amazing. But I’d love to try the experience of a cruise. Just to clarify, I’ll be going alone. My first question: are there other solo travelers on these cruises, or is it mostly couples and families?
For a first cruise, I’d prefer a short one (maximum 8 days). Do those exist? And on the smallest boat possible. I live in Marseille, so a departure from Marseille would work, but I’m open to other ports too. If you have a cruise line to recommend and a destination you’ve enjoyed, or if you’ve had a great experience on a more intimate-sized ship, I’d love to hear about it!
I discovered solo cruises last year, and it was a wonderful experience. Since then, I’ve decided to do one every year, usually between October and March, departing from Marseille or Le Havre.
I travel alone, but I enjoy sharing certain moments with other travelers: having meals together, attending shows, enjoying the evening entertainment, grabbing a drink, or going on a few excursions. Of course, everyone keeps their freedom—the goal is simply to have a good time in a friendly atmosphere.
For the end of this year, I don’t have a cruise planned yet. However, I’m already booked on the MSC Magnifica from October 29 to November 3, 2027, departing from Marseille with an itinerary to Spain and Italy.
If you often travel solo or if you’re on this cruise, I’d love to chat with you before departure. Looking forward to meeting you! 🚢😊
Hello!
After a lot of hesitation between different cruise lines (Explora, Oceania, YC, HAL, NCL) and several destinations like Norway, Ireland, and Iceland,
I finally chose NCL’s Star for Iceland.
I had already looked at this itinerary when I went to Scotland in April with CFC, but it was really expensive.
You should know that CFC often offers last-minute deals 45 days before departure (the point when you can no longer cancel or modify).
So, I got a great opportunity and grabbed it.
Departure is on August 23rd.
If there’s one trip I’ve always wanted to take, it’s a long boat journey far from my daily routine—something like crossing the Atlantic. I first thought about traveling on a cargo ship or similar, as some of these boats used to accept individual passengers, but I’ve read that this has become very rare since COVID. Plus, the options that might work for me are way out of my budget, like Neoline, for example.
A cruise seems like the best solution for me, especially since what I really love is the idea of a long stay on a ship—making stops in different places, exploring them, the change of scenery, and a real break from the daily grind. I’ve never been on a cruise before, so I was thinking of doing a 21-day cruise between a port in mainland France (Marseille) and Pointe-à-Pitre. The departure port doesn’t really matter—Marseille, Le Havre, or even a nearby European city would work.
Since I want to travel solo, I’m really keen on cruises designed for solo travelers. MSC has one from Marseille to Pointe-à-Pitre, lasting 21 days, departing next November (so in a few months). The price is within my budget, just over 1800 €.
I see that other cruises with similar routes and durations are planned for next year, November 2027, but the prices are totally different—around 3500 €, which is clearly out of my budget.
So, my question is: do you think I should wait for a possible price drop for the 2027 cruises (if I understand correctly, prices are adjusted based on how full the ship is and how close the departure date is) or should I book the one in November 2026? I could easily take three weeks off this fall. Also, is it too late to book for November 2026? I’ve read that visas might be required for some stops.
For the rest—accommodation in Guadeloupe and the flight ticket back to France—it’s not a problem; I can sort that out pretty easily.
Hi everyone,
I’m staying in a suite on the Pacifica in October and I can’t find any details about the suite benefits beyond the elite restaurant, the butler, and the espresso machine.
What about breakfast and meals served free in the cabin, and the spa?
Costa’s been cutting back on perks for Gold members, and it seems like suites are next.
Thanks for your replies!
Hello,
We’re back from this cruise.
Boarding in Dunkirk: The doors opened around 12 PM. Since we were a bit early, I asked if my husband, who uses a walker, could wait inside instead of outside. I left him with the two suitcases and our two backpacks in the small hall while I parked the car in the reserved CFC parking lot for 10 € per day.
The shuttle that was supposed to take people from the parking lot to the model pavilion was supposed to arrive in 5 minutes, but after 15 minutes, nothing. After waiting 15 minutes, I saw a man walking and asked if I could follow him. In 15 minutes, we arrived, and still no sign of the shuttle—it must have passed us. Arrived at the model pavilion.
My husband had already checked in the suitcases with the help of a CFC staff member. The remaining formalities were completed quickly. We were on board by 12:15 PM. Headed to the buffet on deck 11 and waited in a lounge to access our cabin.
At 2 PM, we discovered our balcony cabin on deck 9 at the rear: spacious with a large balcony compared to MSC/COSTA.
Since we were at the rear, cabin 9202, there was always an issue with elevator number 4: "priority."
Elevator number 2 stops at deck 10... and elevator number 3 was often out of order, leaving only number 1 for those with mobility issues to reach the buffet, especially for people who struggle with stairs. Note: only one child on board and lots of "gray hair."
DAY 2: At sea. Lots of activities offered.
Day 3: GOTHENBURG (Sweden). Sunny, 19°C at 11 AM.
Excursion booked with CFC: Gothenburg and Haga for all.
Interesting visit with a great guide. The HAGA district, in our opinion, is full of cobblestones and nothing special, not suitable for people using a cane or wheelchair. Elevator number 3 was out of order again.
Day 4: Copenhagen. 15°C in the morning, showers in the afternoon.
We didn’t book an excursion since we’d already stopped here with CFC in 2025, and based on advice from this forum, we took the hop-on/hop-off bus right in front of the ship. I still went to see the Little Mermaid again.
No TV, but the elevator was fixed.
DAY 5: At sea. Still no TV.
DAY 6: GDANSK (Poland). 15°C, rain all day.
There’s a shuttle to get to the city center.
We took the excursion: Panorama of Gdansk.
The guide left us at the entrance of the city center for 45 minutes, telling us what to visit. Meet-up for the rest of the tour at 3 PM. The bus left at 3:15 PM to cover 10 km to see St. Mary’s Cathedral. We arrived at 4:16 PM... The guide said there are often traffic jams in that direction. We had 10 minutes on site before heading to see the lighthouse and the Westerplatte monument, where we also had 10 minutes.
Many of us wondered why we didn’t do the tour in the opposite direction since they knew there would be traffic...
I went to reception to complain about the organization. The staff member read me the program: we were supposed to start with the lighthouse, then go to the cathedral and stay for 30 minutes before heading to the center of Gdansk for a short guided walk with some free time to buy souvenirs, etc.
The guide did the complete opposite of what was planned and didn’t even give us a guided tour—just dropped us off in the city...
DAY 7: Bornholm Island (Denmark). 14°C, a few sunny spells.
We saw in the excursions that there was a walking tour of RØNNE. So, like many others, we explored on our own. There was a small orchestra welcoming us at the port and two people with city maps. We took the shuttle to leave the port—it ran every 15 minutes. The tourist office was next to the "shuttle bus." A pleasant visit at our own pace.
DAY 8: KIEL (Germany). 18–23°C, nice weather.
We took the "Kiel for all" excursion. Great guide and interesting visits.
The port is in the city, and in 10 minutes, we were in the city center by following a blue line on the ground from the port. Elevator 3 was stuck again... and the TV was back.
DAY 9: At sea. Elevator 3 works.
DAY 10: At sea. Elevator 3 is out of order again...
DAY 11: Disembarkation in Dunkirk.
Cabins had to be vacated by 7:30 AM. Buffet open until 9 AM.
Elevator number 1 was "reserved," leaving only number 2, which doesn’t go up to deck 11... a problem for people with mobility issues who had to cross the entire deck 11 and try to use one of the four working elevators at the front, which were crowded.
My opinion: Interesting stops.
The onboard staff were always welcoming, smiling, and mostly French-speaking.
Evening shows were better than in March/April 2025—better singers, dancers, and presenters, and the costumes were improved.
I liked the "magician" shows less.
There were three onboard lectures by a very cultured person, but they went off-topic and were too historical for my taste. I didn’t attend the other two; my husband went to the second but not the third.
For this cruise, there was a bridge theme, but we’re not players or interested.
We didn’t take a drink package on board—water, coffee, tea, and herbal teas were available.
We had a water leak in our cabin the night before disembarkation. We reported it, and after the technical staff came (with a translator who didn’t speak English), we were asked to leave the cabin for a while for repairs. We went to a lounge, and after 1.5 hours, I checked in at reception. The repair took longer than expected... we had to change cabins... not ideal the night before disembarkation. No balcony cabins were available, so we got an ocean-view cabin, 6075, with a bathtub (impossible for both of us to use). We packed our suitcases, took a shower in our cabin, and moved to the new one. Noise from chairs until 12:30 AM because the cabin was under a lounge, and constant ventilation noise in the hallway... sleep was hard to come by.
Disembarkation: Well organized. We were helped with transporting the two suitcases and bags to the waiting room while I took the shuttle to get the car.
Guylène
We’re taking an MSC cruise in May, and after the Cinque Terre, we’ll be stopping in Naples. We’d like to know if it’s possible to walk out of the port quickly and reach a nice area of Naples on foot (we’re two older people). While we’re at it, I’ll ask the same question for Palermo, since we’ll be there the next day. Thanks for your replies.
hi,
I’m leaving Hamburg for Iceland at the end of July. The boat arrives in Reykjavik on Tuesday, August 4th at 8 AM, and I’d like to book a day trip like the Golden Circle or Secret Lagoon… The sites like GetYourGuide and others list departures at 8 AM. If you’ve used these sites with the MSC Preziosa, could you let me know how to go about it?
Thanks! 😉
allyMB007
Hello everyone,
It’s with immense sadness that I learned this morning of the passing of our friend Nathalie (nadu). Many of us knew her through this forum, which she loved so much. She enjoyed reading your travel stories, joining discussions, sharing her cruise reviews, and offering valuable advice—always with kindness, gentleness, and discretion.
For me, Nathalie was so much more than just a cruise enthusiast. She was a friend, a deeply kind person who was always there to listen, despite the many health challenges she faced with tremendous courage. We corresponded regularly, and sometimes we had the chance to visit each other’s homes or attend the cruise show together with our respective husbands.
We shared a common dream: when we both retired, we had planned to finally go on a cruise together. Life had other plans, and that trip will forever remain a journey we never had the chance to take. That thought weighs heavily on my heart today.
I’ll remember her as a gentle, generous woman who was always ready to help others. Her presence on this forum will leave a huge void, just as her friendship has in my life.
I send my sincerest thoughts to her husband, her family, and all those who had the chance to know her.
Fair winds, Nathalie. I like to think you’re now sailing on an infinitely calm sea, under an eternally blue sky. You’ll remain in our thoughts and hearts every time we talk about cruises or set off on a new journey.
Rest in peace, Nathalie.
For those who’d like to send a message of comfort and sympathy to her husband, you can send me a PM, and I’ll pass it along.
THANK YOU
Hello everyone,
So happy to be back on this Forum!
We’re heading off on another cruise—our 7th—after a 5-year break...
We’ll be leaving from Venice on April 26th with stops in Kotor, Mykonos, Santorini, and Ancona.
Could you help me plan the stops by sharing tips, tricks, and advice?
For those who already know me, you know we prefer not to take the cruise line’s excursions but instead organize everything ourselves.
Thanks in advance to everyone, and looking forward to chatting with you all!
hi there, a group of friends and I are going on a cruise at the end of June with CFC in Norway. I’d love to get some info on the different stops we’ll be making. Most of them are one-day stops (from around 10 AM to 8 PM on average). Here are the stops: Andalsnes, Trondheim, Honningsvåg, Alta, Hellesylt, Sandane, Austefjorden.
Thanks in advance to anyone who can share what there is to see or do in these places.
When I get back, I’ll post what we did—it might help others who come after us.
Also, does anyone know if the boat sticks to the arrival time in Dunkirk for catching tickets to head back south? We’ll plan a buffer just in case.
Hi there, The day before boarding the Costa Favolosa for the Norwegian Fjords cruise departing from Hamburg, I'd like to book a hotel. Which one would be the most convenient location-wise relative to the port?
Thanks in advance for your reply.
Hi there,
I'm looking at a cruise in the north.