Retour de la croisière sur le Costa Serena du 8 au 19 janvier 2012
by Ronron56
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Original post
BONJOURS ,
je suis a votre disposition si vous avez des questions
nous sommes rentré le 19 janvier 2012 d'une magnifique croisiere sur le costa serena.
nous avons fait grece , turquie , israel, italie.
nous avions un forfait extra all inclusive (super forfait!!!)
Bonsoir,
Présent pour la suite!
Très jolies photos.
Quel était l'état d'esprit du personnel lorsque vous avez appris l'accident?
Présent pour la suite!
Très jolies photos.
Quel était l'état d'esprit du personnel lorsque vous avez appris l'accident?
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le personnel est resté tres professionnel, mais leur émotion etais grande.Il se connaissent tous, costa est pour eux une grande famille.Nous les avons assuré de notre soutien.
tous le personnelle de costa est vraiment fabuleux, j'ai une penser pour les 2 hotesses francophone du serena, chris notre cabiniste, et les serveur de notre table au restaurant.
Bref tout ca est bien triste , car ca aurait pu etres eviter , si un homme ne s'était pas cru au dessus de tout!!!!!
Bref tout ca est bien triste , car ca aurait pu etres eviter , si un homme ne s'était pas cru au dessus de tout!!!!!
Je sait !!!
Alors on attend les photos!!!!!
amicalement seb
amicalement seb
nous partons sur le serena en avril prochain. nous voudrions prendre le forfait "all inclusive" afin d'avoir l'esprit tranquille et d'en profiter sans devoir calculer ! le forfait est-il vraiment intéressant ? on a droit à quoi en gros ? merci de me renseigner, il me tarde trop de partir !!!!!!
pour le forfait extra all inclusive, ca comprend dans l'ordre:
aux bar a toutes heures: toutes les boissons de la carte(soit les trois quart de la carte) hors gamme prestige .les boisssons non inclus sont indiqué par un asterisque rouge. vous avez droit au jus d'orange pressé , aux cocktails, aux soda et boissons non alcoolisées , au aperitifs, au crémant d'italie.........etc......etc.. au diner: eau plate ou gazeuse vins au verre vous avez le choix entre 3 blancs,3rouges et 1 rosé. Pour les fruit trempé dans la fontaine au chocolat: C'EST A VOLONTE !!!!!! GENIAL!!!!! Les café, cappucino, thé, digestifs: avolonté hors gamme prestige indiqué par l'asterisque rouge sur les cartes.
Pour les excursions vous pouvez prendre au bar avant de débarquer des bouteilles d'eau (comprises dans le forfait).
Bien faire attention en signant les notes de bar que le montant est de 0.00 euros . Quel bonheur de signer pendant plusieurs jours des factures a 0.00 euro et a volonté.
Quand au serena il est magnifique, en 12 jours a bord on a eut a peine le temps de le découvrir.
A votre disposition pour plus d'infos et passé une tres bonne croisiere , vous allez voir c'est magique.
aux bar a toutes heures: toutes les boissons de la carte(soit les trois quart de la carte) hors gamme prestige .les boisssons non inclus sont indiqué par un asterisque rouge. vous avez droit au jus d'orange pressé , aux cocktails, aux soda et boissons non alcoolisées , au aperitifs, au crémant d'italie.........etc......etc.. au diner: eau plate ou gazeuse vins au verre vous avez le choix entre 3 blancs,3rouges et 1 rosé. Pour les fruit trempé dans la fontaine au chocolat: C'EST A VOLONTE !!!!!! GENIAL!!!!! Les café, cappucino, thé, digestifs: avolonté hors gamme prestige indiqué par l'asterisque rouge sur les cartes.
Pour les excursions vous pouvez prendre au bar avant de débarquer des bouteilles d'eau (comprises dans le forfait).
Bien faire attention en signant les notes de bar que le montant est de 0.00 euros . Quel bonheur de signer pendant plusieurs jours des factures a 0.00 euro et a volonté.
Quand au serena il est magnifique, en 12 jours a bord on a eut a peine le temps de le découvrir.
A votre disposition pour plus d'infos et passé une tres bonne croisiere , vous allez voir c'est magique.
merci beaucoup pour tous ces renseignements. apparemment le forfait all inclusive vaut la peine si on veut profiter pleinement sans se soucier du prix à payer. je vais donc le réserver. tu l'avais pris sur le net ou sur le bateau ? es-tu passée à Rome ? si oui tu as visité quoi ? en excursion costa ou non ? j'en demande beaucoup mais je voudrais profiter au maximum et ne rien rater !!!!! merci beaucoup
pour le forfait nous l'avions reservé par internet.
Pour Rome nous avions pris l'offre costa: "ROME en toute liberté" , le bus affreté par costa nous a emmmené a deux pas de la place st pierre et ensuite avec l'aide du guide michelin et du plan de rome remis dans le bus par le guide, nous etions libre de faire ce que l'on voulait jusqu'a l'heure du rdv pour retourner au bateau.
Petit détail nous n'etions pas seul , nous étions accompagné d'un couple de forumeurs de V.F , qui avait deja fait rome lors d'une precedente croisiere.
Apres etre descendu du bus nous somme allé a pied au vatican voir la place st pierre ainsi que la basilique , ensuite nous nous sommes dirigé a pied vers la chapelle sixtine mais nous ni sommes pas entré car pour pouvoir y accéder il faut prendre l'entré a tous les musées du vatican qui est de 15 euros par personnes et nous avions peur que une fois les musées fait , la file d'attente pour la chapelle soit trop longue.
Donc nous nous sommes dirigé vers le metro pour pouvoir rejoindre la fontaine de trevi ou nous avons diné .
Ensuite, direction le forum romain a pied en passant par le pantheon , le musée des sciences et puis arrivée au colisée.
ensuite retour en metro au point de rassemblement pour prendre le bus pour retourner au bateau.
Pour Rome c'est très facile d'y aller par soi même et cela revient à 9 euros par pers : prendre le train qui est à 10 mn de marche du port (en sortant du port à droite, longez la mer) et prendre un ticket à la journée pour Rome (9 euros qui comprend l'aller retour et métro illimité). prenez de la marge pour le retour. C'est très faisable et c'est tout le temps ce que nous faisons lorsque nous y faisons escale😉
Jany
vu comme ça, ça a l'air facile ! donc pourquoi pas ? encore merci et t'inquiète, je vais pas te lâcher, je suis sûre que j'aurai plein de questions !!!!! c'est super de pouvoir converser avec quelqu'un qui a pris le même bateau et qui peut apporter beaucoup de réponses ! dommage que tu n'aies pas fait la croisière dolce vita, c'est celle que je vais faire. à bientôt
c'est encore moi !!!!! deux petites questions que je me posais en faisant la prévision de ce que j'emmène pour partir. cela peut paraître un peu bête, mais combien y a-t-il environ de cintres dans la penderie ? en effet presque tous mes vêtements vont sur cintres, et je voudrais savoir si je dois en amener ou si ce sera suffisant. de plus, peux-tu me dire ce qu'on trouve comme produits de toilette dans la salle de bains ? dans certains hôtels, on trouve des shampoings, gel douche et des bonnettes de douche en plus du petit savon habituel ! je voudrais éviter de me charger de choses inutiles puisque je suis limitée en poids de bagages dans l'avion et je préfère garder de la marge pour ramener des souvenirs et des cadeaux. je précise que j'ai réservé une cabine avec balcon au cas où toutes les cabines ne sont pas équipées de la même façon mais ça m'étonnerait. je te remercie de me renseigner. je pars le mois prochain et il me tarde trop !!!!!!!
pour les cintres de memoire une douzaines.
dans la salle de bain il y a une savonnette et du gel douche qui na pas l'air terrible.
Je pense que tu peut en acheter a bord a la boutique.
a plus
bon preparatifs
Dans la salle de bains il y a : du gel douche (je trouve qu'il est pas mal), du lait pour le corps (j'adore l'odeur), 2 savonnettes, 1 capuche de douche,1 trousse de couture, 1 brosse pour les chaussures et des mouchoirs en papier. Si tu ne les as pas en arrivant il ne faut pas hésiter à la demander au cabinier (avec un grand sourire de préférence). Penser à emporter 2 ou 3 pinces à linge.
Bonne croisière
pour les machines asous , c'est des jetons il y a des machines de changes qui acceptes les billets de 5 euros
Bonjour et merci pour toutes les infos !
Ca fait plaisir de voir des personnes ravies de leur périple 😉
Nous partons sur le Luminosa pour une transat depuis Pointe à Pitre en avril prochain, j'ai moi aussi pris le "all in" par internet, et, à ce propos, j'ai deux questionx à te poser :
1- as-tu pu utiliser ton forfait dès que tu es montée à bord ? Comme nous arrivons en cours d'après midi et que nous sommes au premier service, nous pensons avoir l'usage de ce forfait immédiatement.😉
2- ce forfait est-il achetable à bord ou ne peut-on l'acheter qu'au travers d'internet ?
Je m'interroge car certains croisièristes ont eu des problèmes, ils ont du repayer leur forfait (car pas reconnu à bord) pour ensuite être remboursés 😠, et dans ce cas là il vaut mieux acheter le "all in" à bord, mais là encore c'est flou, il se dit qu'il n'est proposé que sur Costa par internet et qu'il n'y pas de possibilité de l'acheter une fois sur le bateau !😕
Merci pour la réponse
Ca fait plaisir de voir des personnes ravies de leur périple 😉
Nous partons sur le Luminosa pour une transat depuis Pointe à Pitre en avril prochain, j'ai moi aussi pris le "all in" par internet, et, à ce propos, j'ai deux questionx à te poser :
1- as-tu pu utiliser ton forfait dès que tu es montée à bord ? Comme nous arrivons en cours d'après midi et que nous sommes au premier service, nous pensons avoir l'usage de ce forfait immédiatement.😉
2- ce forfait est-il achetable à bord ou ne peut-on l'acheter qu'au travers d'internet ?
Je m'interroge car certains croisièristes ont eu des problèmes, ils ont du repayer leur forfait (car pas reconnu à bord) pour ensuite être remboursés 😠, et dans ce cas là il vaut mieux acheter le "all in" à bord, mais là encore c'est flou, il se dit qu'il n'est proposé que sur Costa par internet et qu'il n'y pas de possibilité de l'acheter une fois sur le bateau !😕
Merci pour la réponse
oui , tu peut l'utiliser des que tu monte a bord et que tu a recuperer dans ta cabine ta carte costa qui te sert de carte de payement, pour ouvrir ta cabine, pour ouvrir le coffre fort de ta cabine et pour t'identifier lorsque tu monte et descend du bateau.
pour le forfait all inclusive il est valable jusqu'a la derniere minute a bord.
Par contre tu doit faire enregistrer ta carte banquaire dans les 48 heures apres ton embarquement (tu peut le faire toi memes sur les bornes presentes a bord.
Pour l'achat du forfait a bord je ne sait pas car je l'est pris avant avec mon voyagiste (comme ca il etait valable des mon embarquement).
Sur ta carte costa tu vera au dos (si tu a pris le forfait avant de monter a bord) inscrit a coté de ton numero de costa card, le mot: EXTRA qui te permet que les serveur a bord t'identifie comme ayant pris un forfait extra all inclusive. Moi pour etres sur qu'il n'oublie pas des choses que j'avait payé avant de monter a bord, j'avais pris avec moi ma facture détaillé de ma croisiere.
Pour l'achat du forfait a bord je ne sait pas car je l'est pris avant avec mon voyagiste (comme ca il etait valable des mon embarquement).
Sur ta carte costa tu vera au dos (si tu a pris le forfait avant de monter a bord) inscrit a coté de ton numero de costa card, le mot: EXTRA qui te permet que les serveur a bord t'identifie comme ayant pris un forfait extra all inclusive. Moi pour etres sur qu'il n'oublie pas des choses que j'avait payé avant de monter a bord, j'avais pris avec moi ma facture détaillé de ma croisiere.
Merci ronron,
Ca pour de l'explication c'est de l'explication !😉
Merci pour ta précision, ça me conforte dans l'idée que j'ai eu raison de prendre cette formule avant de partir !😎😛
Je vais transmettre ta réponse à tous mes potes de VF qui partent avec moi et qui ont besoin d'être rassurés à ce sujet !
Merci encore
Ca pour de l'explication c'est de l'explication !😉
Merci pour ta précision, ça me conforte dans l'idée que j'ai eu raison de prendre cette formule avant de partir !😎😛
Je vais transmettre ta réponse à tous mes potes de VF qui partent avec moi et qui ont besoin d'être rassurés à ce sujet !
Merci encore
Pour le simulateur aucune idée, pas utiliser .
mais vu que a bord tous se paye avec la carte costa , je presume que ca se paye avec celle ci.
Bonjour a vous nous partons le 14 avril 2012 pour ce qui concerne le hall inclusive je trouve que c est un peu cher car c est 20 par personnes et par jour alors apres calcul a 2 avec 2 enfants cela faisait dans les 300 euros la semaine est ce bien cela. Autre question a quoi on n'a droit sans prendre le hall inclusive merci jeromeanne
pour le all inclusive c'est:
19.5 euros par jours par adulte
10 euros par jours par enfants de 4 a 17 ans.
ca parait un peu cher , mais il faut prendre en compte que 1 cocktail c'est environ 6.5 euros.
pour le forfait extra all inclusive, ca comprend dans l'ordre: aux bar a toutes heures: toutes les boissons de la carte(soit les trois quart de la carte) hors gamme prestige .les boisssons non inclus sont indiqué par un asterisque rouge. vous avez droit au jus d'orange pressé , aux cocktails, aux soda et boissons non alcoolisées , au aperitifs, au crémant d'italie.........etc......etc.. au diner: eau plate ou gazeuse vins au verre vous avez le choix entre 3 blancs,3rouges et 1 rosé. Pour les fruit trempé dans la fontaine au chocolat: C'EST A VOLONTE !!!!!! GENIAL!!!!! Les café, cappucino, thé, digestifs: avolonté hors gamme prestige indiqué par l'asterisque rouge sur les cartes.
Pour les excursions vous pouvez prendre au bar avant de débarquer des bouteilles d'eau (comprises dans le forfait).
Bien faire attention en signant les notes de bar que le montant est de 0.00 euros . Quel bonheur de signer pendant plusieurs jours des factures a 0.00 euro et a volonté
sans prendre le forfait all inclusive tu a droit au repas, mais sans les boissons.
et a une carafe d'eau... a savoir que si tu veut prendre une boisson au bar ou restaurant , il te faudra rajouter au prix affiché sur la carte, le cout du service (15% de service).
J'ai trouver ce forfait interessant car on a sont budget planifié avant la croisiere. et si tu calcul que au petit déjeuner tu prend un jus d'orange pressé, avant le dejeuné un aperitif, au dejeuné une bouteille d'eau , avec un ou deux verre de vin , dans l'apres midi un cocktail , au gouté un café avec des fruits trempés dans la fontaine de chocolat (0.90 euros piece sans le forfait), un petit apéro avant le diner, au diner de l'eau ainsi que un ou deux verres de vin et pour finir dans la soirée un cocktail suivi d'un petit digestif. Je pense que avec tout ca tu doit dépasser largement les 19.50 euros par adulte que coute le forfait.Mais bon c'est un avis personnel d'une personne qui a trouver ce forfait interressant dans la mesure ou a bord on a plus a se soucier des finance.
pour le forfait extra all inclusive, ca comprend dans l'ordre: aux bar a toutes heures: toutes les boissons de la carte(soit les trois quart de la carte) hors gamme prestige .les boisssons non inclus sont indiqué par un asterisque rouge. vous avez droit au jus d'orange pressé , aux cocktails, aux soda et boissons non alcoolisées , au aperitifs, au crémant d'italie.........etc......etc.. au diner: eau plate ou gazeuse vins au verre vous avez le choix entre 3 blancs,3rouges et 1 rosé. Pour les fruit trempé dans la fontaine au chocolat: C'EST A VOLONTE !!!!!! GENIAL!!!!! Les café, cappucino, thé, digestifs: avolonté hors gamme prestige indiqué par l'asterisque rouge sur les cartes.
Pour les excursions vous pouvez prendre au bar avant de débarquer des bouteilles d'eau (comprises dans le forfait).
Bien faire attention en signant les notes de bar que le montant est de 0.00 euros . Quel bonheur de signer pendant plusieurs jours des factures a 0.00 euro et a volonté
sans prendre le forfait all inclusive tu a droit au repas, mais sans les boissons.
et a une carafe d'eau... a savoir que si tu veut prendre une boisson au bar ou restaurant , il te faudra rajouter au prix affiché sur la carte, le cout du service (15% de service).
J'ai trouver ce forfait interessant car on a sont budget planifié avant la croisiere. et si tu calcul que au petit déjeuner tu prend un jus d'orange pressé, avant le dejeuné un aperitif, au dejeuné une bouteille d'eau , avec un ou deux verre de vin , dans l'apres midi un cocktail , au gouté un café avec des fruits trempés dans la fontaine de chocolat (0.90 euros piece sans le forfait), un petit apéro avant le diner, au diner de l'eau ainsi que un ou deux verres de vin et pour finir dans la soirée un cocktail suivi d'un petit digestif. Je pense que avec tout ca tu doit dépasser largement les 19.50 euros par adulte que coute le forfait.Mais bon c'est un avis personnel d'une personne qui a trouver ce forfait interressant dans la mesure ou a bord on a plus a se soucier des finance.
Merci pour ces renseignement bien réfléchi avec les enfants ta surement raison autre question comme nous buvons pas mal de café cela coute combien ainsi que la bière merci pour que j essaye de calculer a peu près merci
Salut,
Si tu prends le all in, le café est inclus (sauf gamme de prestige) le capuccino, le café glacé et certaines spécialités aussi, tu as certaines bières incluses dans le forfait aussi, c'est pourquoi nous l'avons pris pour notre future croisière du 27 avril
Hors all in tu as le forfait expresso (22 cafés + 3 style capuccino) = 31.63 euros
Pour la bière, il n'y a pas de forfait à ma connaissance c'est le prix d'une conso, en moyenne dans les 5 euros je crois (à vérifier)
Si tu prends le all in, le café est inclus (sauf gamme de prestige) le capuccino, le café glacé et certaines spécialités aussi, tu as certaines bières incluses dans le forfait aussi, c'est pourquoi nous l'avons pris pour notre future croisière du 27 avril
Hors all in tu as le forfait expresso (22 cafés + 3 style capuccino) = 31.63 euros
Pour la bière, il n'y a pas de forfait à ma connaissance c'est le prix d'une conso, en moyenne dans les 5 euros je crois (à vérifier)
pour le café ca depend du café je pense a peu pres comme en france sans le service de 15%.
Asavoir que avec le forfait tu a droit au cappuccino, expresso, ristretto......
La biere ca depend de la taille du verre, je pense environ 2 euros, le demi.
Voici les différents forfaits qui existent autre que le all in
Coffret vin "sélection spéciale" - 5 bouteilles vin italiens (3 rouges, 2 blancs) 129.56 €
Coffret vin "classique" - 6 bouteilles vin italien (3 rouges, 3 blancs) + 7 eaux minérales 103.48 €
Coffret "easy collection" - 4 bouteilles vin italien (2 rouges, 2 blancs) + 7 eaux minérales 77.39 €
B & G - 20 sans alcool (soda, long drink sans alcool, agrumes pressés, thé froid, cocktail sans alcool, fruits mixés, sirop) 48.30 €
Forfait eaux minérales - 13 bouteilles 25.95 €
Forfait expresso - 22 + 3 style capuccino 31.63 €
1 cocktail seul coûte environ 7 €
Coffret vin "sélection spéciale" - 5 bouteilles vin italiens (3 rouges, 2 blancs) 129.56 €
Coffret vin "classique" - 6 bouteilles vin italien (3 rouges, 3 blancs) + 7 eaux minérales 103.48 €
Coffret "easy collection" - 4 bouteilles vin italien (2 rouges, 2 blancs) + 7 eaux minérales 77.39 €
B & G - 20 sans alcool (soda, long drink sans alcool, agrumes pressés, thé froid, cocktail sans alcool, fruits mixés, sirop) 48.30 €
Forfait eaux minérales - 13 bouteilles 25.95 €
Forfait expresso - 22 + 3 style capuccino 31.63 €
1 cocktail seul coûte environ 7 €
salut ronron, me revoilà ! le départ approche, plus que 15 jours ! lorsque tu as visité rome, as-tu pris les bus jaunes qui font les arrêts à chaque site ? sinon tu as fait comment et tu as visité quoi ? je voulais prendre une excursion costa mais aucune ne fait tout ce que je veux, il y a toujours quelque chose que je n'ai pas spécialement envie de voir et il manque toujours quelque chose. je crois qu'il vaut mieux faire par moi-même. as-tu quelques renseignements à me donner ? je te remercie beaucoup.
Pour Rome nous avions pris l'offre costa: "ROME en toute liberté" , le bus affreté par costa nous a emmmené a deux pas de la place st pierre et ensuite avec l'aide du guide michelin et du plan de rome remis dans le bus par le guide, nous etions libre de faire ce que l'on voulait jusqu'a l'heure du rdv pour retourner au bateau.
Petit détail nous n'etions pas seul , nous étions accompagné d'un couple de forumeurs de V.F , qui avait deja fait rome lors d'une precedente croisiere.
Apres etre descendu du bus nous somme allé a pied au vatican voir la place st pierre ainsi que la basilique , ensuite nous nous sommes dirigé a pied vers la chapelle sixtine mais nous ni sommes pas entré car pour pouvoir y accéder il faut prendre l'entré a tous les musées du vatican qui est de 15 euros par personnes et nous avions peur que une fois les musées fait , la file d'attente pour la chapelle soit trop longue.
Donc nous nous sommes dirigé vers le metro pour pouvoir rejoindre la fontaine de trevi ou nous avons diné .
Ensuite, direction le forum romain a pied en passant par le pantheon , le musée des sciences et puis arrivée au colisée.
ensuite retour en metro au point de rassemblement pour prendre le bus pour retourner au bateau.
merci ronron ! je crois bien que je vais prendre cette option. mais j'ai vu qu'il y a des bus jaunes panoramiques, qui font le tour de rome avec des arrêts à chaque site important et avec un billet, on peut monter et descendre tant qu'on veut. il y en a un environ toutes les 20 minutes. ce qui m'intéresserait de visiter, c'est, bien sûr la basilique St Pierre, puis la fontaine de Trévi, et le forum et le Colisée. je pense que c'est possible dans la journée. mais je verrai bien avec les documents qu'on me donnera dans le bus. merci encore
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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
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
Hello,
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.
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 everyone!
are there other cruise formats besides the coastal express to see the northern lights in Norway in winter?
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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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.
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!
Thanks a million for your replies! Marie
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!
Thanks a million for your replies! Marie
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!
For example:
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Has anyone heard of this site? Looking forward to your thoughts! Best, Stéfanie
For example:
https://www.cruisemonks.com/ALL-CRUISE-OFFERS?AppID%3D%20UYC6JxBtzrZEs2vD35IKg%3D%3D%26latest_deals%3D866834
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,
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 JANUARY 14/01 - poupou10 / AZAMARA JOURNEY / 74 days / South America Tour / Miami FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER
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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,
Since the Yacht Club opened on the MSC Magnifica in early July, have any cruisers shared their feedback?
Thanks in advance for your replies.
Hi everyone.
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.
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 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
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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?
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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
For me, Nathalie was so much more than just a cruise enthusiast. She was a friend, a deeply kind person who was always there to listen, despite the many health challenges she faced with tremendous courage. We corresponded regularly, and sometimes we had the chance to visit each other’s homes or attend the cruise show together with our respective husbands.
We shared a common dream: when we both retired, we had planned to finally go on a cruise together. Life had other plans, and that trip will forever remain a journey we never had the chance to take. That thought weighs heavily on my heart today.
I’ll remember her as a gentle, generous woman who was always ready to help others. Her presence on this forum will leave a huge void, just as her friendship has in my life.
I send my sincerest thoughts to her husband, her family, and all those who had the chance to know her.
Fair winds, Nathalie. I like to think you’re now sailing on an infinitely calm sea, under an eternally blue sky. You’ll remain in our thoughts and hearts every time we talk about cruises or set off on a new journey.
Rest in peace, Nathalie.
For those who’d like to send a message of comfort and sympathy to her husband, you can send me a PM, and I’ll pass it along. THANK YOU
Hello everyone,
So happy to be back on this Forum!
We’re heading off on another cruise—our 7th—after a 5-year break...
We’ll be leaving from Venice on April 26th with stops in Kotor, Mykonos, Santorini, and Ancona.
Could you help me plan the stops by sharing tips, tricks, and advice?
For those who already know me, you know we prefer not to take the cruise line’s excursions but instead organize everything ourselves.
Thanks in advance to everyone, and looking forward to chatting with you all!
hi there, a group of friends and I are going on a cruise at the end of June with CFC in Norway. I’d love to get some info on the different stops we’ll be making. Most of them are one-day stops (from around 10 AM to 8 PM on average). Here are the stops: Andalsnes, Trondheim, Honningsvåg, Alta, Hellesylt, Sandane, Austefjorden.
Thanks in advance to anyone who can share what there is to see or do in these places.
When I get back, I’ll post what we did—it might help others who come after us.
Also, does anyone know if the boat sticks to the arrival time in Dunkirk for catching tickets to head back south? We’ll plan a buffer just in case.
Thanks everyone!
Thanks in advance to anyone who can share what there is to see or do in these places.
When I get back, I’ll post what we did—it might help others who come after us.
Also, does anyone know if the boat sticks to the arrival time in Dunkirk for catching tickets to head back south? We’ll plan a buffer just in case.
Thanks everyone!
Hi there, The day before boarding the Costa Favolosa for the Norwegian Fjords cruise departing from Hamburg, I'd like to book a hotel. Which one would be the most convenient location-wise relative to the port?
Thanks in advance for your reply.





