Retour de croisière Trésors de l'histoire
by Alain62
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Original post
bonjour a vous
c'est fini pour nous, mais avec pleins de super souvenirs
un gros bisous a nos voisin de table et a pierre et a catetgilles
comme ghiz je suis a votre dispositions pour répondre aux questions que vous vous posez alors n'hésiter pas :
nous avons fait des escursions avec costa, dés que j'aurai tous rangé je vous ferais un commentaire pour chaque excursions
par contre pour ceux qui partent bientot un seul conseil faites attention au prix qui vous sont proposer pendant les arrêt boutique "" costa"" remise !!!!
nous sommes arrivé en voiture a savonne, a ce sujet
je le repete comme ghiz n'hésiter pas a poser vos questions
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2010 pacifica
Bonjour !
je pars dans un peu plus d'une semaine, le 23 !! Je connais déjà le bateau donc sur ce point aucun problème, je voulais juste connaitre les excursions que vous avez faites, car nous avons réservés pour notre part celle d'Ephese à Izmir, celle de Lindos à Rhodes, une pour l'égypte (celle ou on prend le bateau et on mange sur le nil) et bien sur rome en liberté ! Quel temps avez-vous eu ? y'a-t-il eu beaucoup de tangage ou pas sur le bateau (sur notre précédente croisière croisière, nous avions eu une nuit de tangage entre la sicile et rome). Merci d'avance pour vos réponses !
je pars dans un peu plus d'une semaine, le 23 !! Je connais déjà le bateau donc sur ce point aucun problème, je voulais juste connaitre les excursions que vous avez faites, car nous avons réservés pour notre part celle d'Ephese à Izmir, celle de Lindos à Rhodes, une pour l'égypte (celle ou on prend le bateau et on mange sur le nil) et bien sur rome en liberté ! Quel temps avez-vous eu ? y'a-t-il eu beaucoup de tangage ou pas sur le bateau (sur notre précédente croisière croisière, nous avions eu une nuit de tangage entre la sicile et rome). Merci d'avance pour vos réponses !
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salut manuelall au sujet des excursions je vais te répondre tous de suite mais je te confirmerai dimanche car il faut que je vide mes bagages pour être sur des titres et des numéro
ephese j'en ai fait une de 5 heures : la visite du site très bien bonne explication par contre la guide a parler un peu trop a mon gout pendant le trajet de la politique actuelle avec l'entrée ou non de la turquie dans l'union européenne et "" clou ""du spectacle la visite d'une boutique de cuir avec defilés de manequin et ensuite boutique. nous étions au courant que dans chaque excurion costa il y avait ce genre de chose on les acceptes mais pour ma part j'ai suis allé au défilé par politesse mais après je suis parti attendre dans le bus
rhodes lindos ci c'est la même, c'est la meillheur a mon gout en plus nous avons eut un guide "alexis" vraiment génial visite la d'une poterie artisanalle tres bien
egypte ce n'est pas celle que j'ai choisi donc je ne peut rien te dire
bon salut a toi et je te confirme ça ce weekend
bon salut a toi et je te confirme ça ce weekend
2008 concordia
2010 pacifica
ça y est nous aussi nous sommes de retour de la croisière sur le concordia, un petit coucou à vous trois aussi et à brigitte et Pierre ! nous espèrons que votre retour s'est bien passé !
Je vais résumer en quelques mots :
1er mars : départ de Savone, mer agitée, je me suis dit que ça allait être dur si ça devait durer 12 jours comme ça ! heureusement non même si la dernière nuit a aussi été un peu mouvementée ! donc ne croyez pas que la Méditerranée est toujours calme ! certains de nos voisins de table ont été importunés par le claquement des portes... lors de ces nuits agitées, de façon générale il y a toujours un peu de bruit, pour ceux qui sont sensibles au bruit, je vous conseille les boules Kiès !
Sinon, nous avions une cabine intèrieure : parfait, rien à dire même si les cabines extèrieures sont plus spacieuses mais bon c'est plus cher ! il y a tout le confort : sèche cheveux, fil à linge dans la douche (pensez à amener quelques épingles), rangement suffisant pour 2 personnes (j'avais amené quelques cintres supplémentaires), le ménage est fait 2 fois par jour, télévision avec de nombreuses chaînes, rien à dire !
Le paquebot : SUPERBE ! le luxe quoi ! il faut dire que nous sommes des novices donc c'était difficile de comparer avec autre chose !
Repas : nous étions au 2ème service, bons repas, variés, on avait choisi le self à midi donc on mangeait ce qu'on voulait, on ne peut pas mourrir de faim, je vous assure !
Excursions : Katakolon : on a choisi Olympie avec temps libre dans le village, le site est superbe, très serein mais attention ce ne sont que des ruines ! des gens ont été déçus car ils pensaient voir des temples debout !
Le Pirée : l'acropole et Plaka : superbe l'acropole, en plus un temps de rêve, 26°, un ciel bleu formidable pour tous les amateurs de photo, tour de ville d'Athènes puis arrêt à Plaka, pas eu le temps de voir grand chose à Plaka.
Izmir : excursion à Ephèse indispensable, c'est un lieu magique ! bien sûr on a eu droit à un magasin de cuir à la fin mais bon quand on le sait ! à Izmir, ya pas grand chose à voir donc faites absolument Ephèse si vous ne connaissez pas.
Rhodes : là on n'a pas pris d'excursion car le paquebot est au pied de la ville : on a marché 3 heures dans la ville pour tout visiter et l'après midi on est revenu faire du shopping, journée géniale !
Je continuerai la suite dans un autre message, à bientôt, je reste à votre disposition si vous avez des questions.
salut manuelall
voici les escursions que nous avons faites
au port de katakolon =>la 0847 saveurs de la grece : nous avons aimée le site et a la fin, de retour au port nous avons dégusté des plats régionaux et une petite démonstration de danse nous a été faite au port du pirée => la 0902 athenes et le cap sounion les deux sites sont très beau ( a l'acropole il y a un peu de marche mais ça vaut le coup) et entre les deux une dégustation de produits typique vraiment très bien au port d'izmir => la 1158 ephese le site est très beau par contre sur le retour la visite de magasin de cuir pour les amateur d'achat sinon attente dans le bus possible au port rhodes => la 0915 lindos et rhodes a mon gout la plus belle avec ce petit village de lindos typique blanc et petite ruelle chapelle superpe a chypre nous avons fait repos a alexandrie nous avions les pyramides saquara 4x4 dromadaire très bien mais trop court partout et la derniere nous avons fait rome avec un guide a la main salut a toi si tu veut des détails sur quelque chose n'hésite pas sinon je le répete profite bien de ton sejour 🙂
voici les escursions que nous avons faites
au port de katakolon =>la 0847 saveurs de la grece : nous avons aimée le site et a la fin, de retour au port nous avons dégusté des plats régionaux et une petite démonstration de danse nous a été faite au port du pirée => la 0902 athenes et le cap sounion les deux sites sont très beau ( a l'acropole il y a un peu de marche mais ça vaut le coup) et entre les deux une dégustation de produits typique vraiment très bien au port d'izmir => la 1158 ephese le site est très beau par contre sur le retour la visite de magasin de cuir pour les amateur d'achat sinon attente dans le bus possible au port rhodes => la 0915 lindos et rhodes a mon gout la plus belle avec ce petit village de lindos typique blanc et petite ruelle chapelle superpe a chypre nous avons fait repos a alexandrie nous avions les pyramides saquara 4x4 dromadaire très bien mais trop court partout et la derniere nous avons fait rome avec un guide a la main salut a toi si tu veut des détails sur quelque chose n'hésite pas sinon je le répete profite bien de ton sejour 🙂
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bonjour a vous trois le retour s est bien passe apres cette superbe croisiere s est notre deuxieme et nous pensons bien continuer que dire temps superbe et sites magnifiques ainsi que la vie sur le bateau avec la fontaine au chocolat delicieux nest ce pas alain nous vous souhaitons bon courage pour la reprise 😎
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bonjour,
nous partons le 03 avril.
avons prévu la même excursion en Egypte : le repas se passe-t-il vraiment dans une oasis comme mentionné ? Pour Rome, avons l'intention de le faire seuls. l'escale étant un dimanche, j'ai compris qu'il y avait moins de trains. y a t-il plusieurs arrêts à Rome ou faut-il descendre au terminus ? Avez-vous aussi escalé un dimanche, et comment était le timing ? je m'inquiète surtt de l'heure de retour à bord : à quelle heure faut-il reprendre le train depuis Rome sur Civitavecchia.
merci pour vos informations
avons prévu la même excursion en Egypte : le repas se passe-t-il vraiment dans une oasis comme mentionné ? Pour Rome, avons l'intention de le faire seuls. l'escale étant un dimanche, j'ai compris qu'il y avait moins de trains. y a t-il plusieurs arrêts à Rome ou faut-il descendre au terminus ? Avez-vous aussi escalé un dimanche, et comment était le timing ? je m'inquiète surtt de l'heure de retour à bord : à quelle heure faut-il reprendre le train depuis Rome sur Civitavecchia.
merci pour vos informations
Bonjour,
Il y a plusieurs gares à Rome, si vous voulez d'abord visiter le vatican, descendez à San pietro
Vous pouvez consulter les horaires de train sur le site trenitalia.it
Il y a plusieurs gares à Rome, si vous voulez d'abord visiter le vatican, descendez à San pietro
Vous pouvez consulter les horaires de train sur le site trenitalia.it
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En fait le mieux c'est de chercher les horaires ( orarie acquisito ), là vous marquez départ Civitavecchia arrivée Roma, vous verrez les autres gares, Trastevere, Ostiense, Tiburtina
Si vous envisagez de prendre les bus touristiques comme archeobus, c'est devant la gare termini
Si vous marquez Roma S. pietro, vous n'aurez que cette gare
Si vous envisagez de prendre les bus touristiques comme archeobus, c'est devant la gare termini
Si vous marquez Roma S. pietro, vous n'aurez que cette gare
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salut tita13
au sujet de rome nous avons pris le train qui va jusque rome ( environ 1 heure de trajet il s'arrete a chaque gare!!!) et nous sommes descendu a sanpietro pour aller au vatican ensuite nous sommes partis a pied dans rome et nous avons pris le bus pour rentrer a san pietro et de la nous avons repris le train pour rentrer par contre il est possible qu'il y ait moins de train le dimanche ??
par contre pour le même prix il y a le train directe de costa environ 9 euros
attention les navettes pour le roma express partent après les escursions, il faut bien se renseigner sur le bon bus et la vous aurez une horaires de retour plus précise ( je vous conseille de poser la question aux hotesses française qui tiennent leur permanence chaque jour)
attention si dans rome vous prenez les bus touristique, et si vous le quitter en cours de visite pour en prendre un autre après, faites attention certaines personnes ce sont fait peur par manque de place sur le trajet de retour a certain moment de la journée.
au sujet de l'egypte, nous avons fait l'escursion pyramides 4x4 dromadaire saquara, je l'ai un peu regrette car le tour en 4x4 et dromadaire sympas, mais le repas ""oasis "" oui c'est un oasis mais c'est surtout un club prive avec sortie 4x4 quad dromadaire c'est un hotel de luxe ce n'est pas le repas sous la tente typique
nos voisin de table ont fait la visite du musee et les pyramides et ils en sont revenus super enchantés
donc pour ma part si c'etait a refaire je ferai plutôt le musée que le 4x4
salut a toi et bonne vacance profiter bien si vous voulez d'autre chose n'hésiter pas
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2010 pacifica
merci Véro34
je pensais arriver effectivement à roma termini mais pas pour prendre le bus, plutot par rapport à l'itinéraire que j'avais envisagé - je ne sais pas s'il est réalisable avec le temps dt ns disposerons sur place et l'horaire du train de retour.
Je crois bien que ns ne verrons ça que sur place qd ns aurons pris pied à Rome...
bonne journée
Bonjour,
Je ne sais pas ce que vous avez prévu, dites m'en plus, je vous dirai ce qu'il en est, mais vous devrez sans doute faire des choix, Rome en un jour, c'est simplement avoir un aperçu mais ce n'est déjà pas si mal !
Je ne sais pas ce que vous avez prévu, dites m'en plus, je vous dirai ce qu'il en est, mais vous devrez sans doute faire des choix, Rome en un jour, c'est simplement avoir un aperçu mais ce n'est déjà pas si mal !
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re-bonjour,
je pensais :
arrivée civitavecchia sur gare rome termini.
metro (a ou b/ ne sais plus) 2 stations et on descend à côté du colisée.
de là, forum romain.
Puis via del corso pour aller sur la fontaine de Trévi, puis place ESPANA
retour sur nos pas via les ruelles pour rejoindre le Panthéone place NAVONA.
puis castel del angelo et le vatican (le dimanche les musées sont fermés, donc pas de chapelle sixtine..)
retour par l'autre ligne de métro (a ou b ne sais plus) sur gare termini et retour civitavecchia.
reaps de midi rapide (pizza par ex) quelque part sur place espana sans doute.
qu'en pensez-vous ? meci vos conseils
reaps de midi rapide (pizza par ex) quelque part sur place espana sans doute.
qu'en pensez-vous ? meci vos conseils
Tout ça est faisable, je l'ai fait et à pied ( en arrivant au bas des marches de la place d'Espagne, j'ai cru que je n'arriverai jamais à grimper les marches !!!), mais si vous voulez visiter la basilique Saint- Pierre il vaudrait peut-être mieux commencer par le Vatican, souvent il y a une queue énorme, au moins 3/4 d'heure d'attente pour rentrer dans la basilique
Si voulez visiter et les forums et le colysée, il me semble qu'on peut prendre un ticket pour les 2 mais le mieux c'est de le prendre aux forums afin d'éviter de faire la queue au colysée
La chapelle Sixtine, je l'ai visitée l'an passé, un coup de cahnce, personne, mais j'ai été très déçue, je n'ai pas aimé, mais les goûts, les couleurs ...
Mais je me répète, vous ne pourrez pas tout visiter ... ce sera l'occasion de retourner à Rome
Vous avez déjà un plan de Rome ?
Si voulez visiter et les forums et le colysée, il me semble qu'on peut prendre un ticket pour les 2 mais le mieux c'est de le prendre aux forums afin d'éviter de faire la queue au colysée
La chapelle Sixtine, je l'ai visitée l'an passé, un coup de cahnce, personne, mais j'ai été très déçue, je n'ai pas aimé, mais les goûts, les couleurs ...
Mais je me répète, vous ne pourrez pas tout visiter ... ce sera l'occasion de retourner à Rome
Vous avez déjà un plan de Rome ?
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bonjour Véro34,
merci pour votre réponse.
Je n'ai pas de plan de Rome, je pensais aller acheter un guide quelconque.
Tt le monde ns disant qu'on retournera à Rome car c'est une ville fantastique qui mérite bien 3/4j de visite, je pense que cela mérite ce petit investissement.
pour la basilique st pierre, se visite-t-elle aussi le dimanche ?
merci encore bonne journée
merci encore bonne journée
Bonjour,
Déjà vous pourriez commencer par aller sur le site de l'office du tourisme italien enit.it, vous trouverez un plan de Rome et tous les renseignements possible
A ma connaissance la basilique n'est jamais fermée du moins la journée sauf cas particulier comme cérémonie de sanctification ou autre
Sinon vous trouverez un plan plastifié suffisament grand pour bien voir mais pas trop pour ne pas être gêné, je vais le chercher pour vous en dire plus
Je viens de voir que vous êtes sur Marseille, j'attends le 25 mai avec impatience et je serai sur le port ça c'est sûr !
Déjà vous pourriez commencer par aller sur le site de l'office du tourisme italien enit.it, vous trouverez un plan de Rome et tous les renseignements possible
A ma connaissance la basilique n'est jamais fermée du moins la journée sauf cas particulier comme cérémonie de sanctification ou autre
Sinon vous trouverez un plan plastifié suffisament grand pour bien voir mais pas trop pour ne pas être gêné, je vais le chercher pour vous en dire plus
Je viens de voir que vous êtes sur Marseille, j'attends le 25 mai avec impatience et je serai sur le port ça c'est sûr !
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Bonsoir catetgilles,
Je vais faire une croisière en octobre prochain mers et mythes classiques, et je vois que vous parlez de mer agitée ???
Nous avions fait une petite croisière sur le napoléon sncm marseille corse et ns avions eu des creux de 8 mètres. C'était terrible !!!🏴☠️
Pouvez vous me dire si sur des paquebots bien plus grands, c'est plus supportable et si on sent vraiment tanguer, à en être malade. J'appréhende un peu. Mais en lisant la majorité des discussions, la mer agitée n'a pas l'air d'être un sujet trop inquiétant car les gens n'en parlent jamais trop.
Merci de me dire ce que vous en pensez, vous qui avez eu une mer agitée sur ce style de paquebot.😄
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oui en effet, notre première soirée a été agitée, des gens ont été malades, ils ne sont pas venus dîner, ils distribuent gratuitement des médicaments à la réception, au restaurant on a cru que les serveurs allaient nous tomber dessus avec leurs plateaux, dans les couloirs tout le monde tanguait et j'ai cru moi-même que j'avais un problème d'équilibre, je ne suis pas allée dehors voir s'il y avait des creux de 8 m ! ça s'est calmé vers 22h et après on a été tranquille jusqu'à l'escale de Rome. Là, il y a vait un vent violent et même à l'arrêt le paquebot bougeait, c'était impressionnant ! mais bon, j'imagine qu'avec un plus petit bateau, ça aurait été terrible mais la Méditerranée est loin d'être calme : je me rappelle d'une traversée de nuit entre la Sardaigne et la France qui avait été aussi mouvementée. Néanmoins, ne vous affolez pas, prenez les médicaments, allongez vous, ça ne durera pas toute la croisière quand même ! et si les gens n'en parlent pas beaucoup, c'est que ça doit arriver peu souvent ou alors ils ont le pied marin !on se sent en tout cas en sécurité sur de tels paquebots même si ça tangue un peu parfois ! je crois qu'en plus la fatigue du 1er jour n'a pas arrangé notre état lors de cette 1eré soirée mais ça fait partie des souvenirs !
profitez en en tout cas car ça passe trop vite !
Le 25 mai il y aura Le Navigator ots, l'Emerald princess et le Bleu de France, ça va valoir le déplacement, non ?
J'ai retrouvé mon plan, il s'appelle "plasticized map " editrice Lozzi 3 €
J'ai retrouvé mon plan, il s'appelle "plasticized map " editrice Lozzi 3 €
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salut yo1962
j'ai fait la même croisière que categilles, pour le mal de mer tu peux prendre du cocculine en pharmacie,
ma fille en a pris c'est impeccable a la fin de la croisière elle n'en prenait plus, pourtant le bateau
bougeait bien! après tu t'habitue au mouvement 😉
alain62
alain62
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2010 pacifica
Merci pour le renseignement, mais en fait, ce que je veux savoir, c'est le mot "bouger", car comme je l'ai vécu, avec des creux de 8 mètres avec sncm (marseille-ajaccio), franchement ça déménage, et dans les couloirs, on avait du mal à rester en place et on marchait très vite.😕
Donc, j'espère que lorsque la mer est "démontée", le bateau bouge mais j'espère que c'est supportable. Car, je me demande si ça peut bouger autant !!! On était une paille sur l'eau, c'était vraiment impressionnant.
Enfin, on verra bien, maintenant, c'est trop tard. 🙂Comme je vois que dans ce forum, les gens ne pensent que du bien des croisières, et qu'ils ne parlent pratiquement pas de tempête...
Encore merci.
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Hello,
We’re back from this cruise.
Boarding in Dunkirk: The doors opened around 12 PM. Since we were a bit early, I asked if my husband, who uses a walker, could wait inside instead of outside. I left him with the two suitcases and our two backpacks in the small hall while I parked the car in the reserved CFC parking lot for 10 € per day.
The shuttle that was supposed to take people from the parking lot to the model pavilion was supposed to arrive in 5 minutes, but after 15 minutes, nothing. After waiting 15 minutes, I saw a man walking and asked if I could follow him. In 15 minutes, we arrived, and still no sign of the shuttle—it must have passed us. Arrived at the model pavilion.
My husband had already checked in the suitcases with the help of a CFC staff member. The remaining formalities were completed quickly. We were on board by 12:15 PM. Headed to the buffet on deck 11 and waited in a lounge to access our cabin.
At 2 PM, we discovered our balcony cabin on deck 9 at the rear: spacious with a large balcony compared to MSC/COSTA.
Since we were at the rear, cabin 9202, there was always an issue with elevator number 4: "priority."
Elevator number 2 stops at deck 10... and elevator number 3 was often out of order, leaving only number 1 for those with mobility issues to reach the buffet, especially for people who struggle with stairs. Note: only one child on board and lots of "gray hair."
DAY 2: At sea. Lots of activities offered.
Day 3: GOTHENBURG (Sweden). Sunny, 19°C at 11 AM.
Excursion booked with CFC: Gothenburg and Haga for all.
Interesting visit with a great guide. The HAGA district, in our opinion, is full of cobblestones and nothing special, not suitable for people using a cane or wheelchair. Elevator number 3 was out of order again.
Day 4: Copenhagen. 15°C in the morning, showers in the afternoon.
We didn’t book an excursion since we’d already stopped here with CFC in 2025, and based on advice from this forum, we took the hop-on/hop-off bus right in front of the ship. I still went to see the Little Mermaid again.
No TV, but the elevator was fixed.
DAY 5: At sea. Still no TV.
DAY 6: GDANSK (Poland). 15°C, rain all day.
There’s a shuttle to get to the city center.
We took the excursion: Panorama of Gdansk.
The guide left us at the entrance of the city center for 45 minutes, telling us what to visit. Meet-up for the rest of the tour at 3 PM. The bus left at 3:15 PM to cover 10 km to see St. Mary’s Cathedral. We arrived at 4:16 PM... The guide said there are often traffic jams in that direction. We had 10 minutes on site before heading to see the lighthouse and the Westerplatte monument, where we also had 10 minutes.
Many of us wondered why we didn’t do the tour in the opposite direction since they knew there would be traffic...
I went to reception to complain about the organization. The staff member read me the program: we were supposed to start with the lighthouse, then go to the cathedral and stay for 30 minutes before heading to the center of Gdansk for a short guided walk with some free time to buy souvenirs, etc.
The guide did the complete opposite of what was planned and didn’t even give us a guided tour—just dropped us off in the city...
DAY 7: Bornholm Island (Denmark). 14°C, a few sunny spells.
We saw in the excursions that there was a walking tour of RØNNE. So, like many others, we explored on our own. There was a small orchestra welcoming us at the port and two people with city maps. We took the shuttle to leave the port—it ran every 15 minutes. The tourist office was next to the "shuttle bus." A pleasant visit at our own pace.
DAY 8: KIEL (Germany). 18–23°C, nice weather.
We took the "Kiel for all" excursion. Great guide and interesting visits.
The port is in the city, and in 10 minutes, we were in the city center by following a blue line on the ground from the port. Elevator 3 was stuck again... and the TV was back.
DAY 9: At sea. Elevator 3 works.
DAY 10: At sea. Elevator 3 is out of order again...
DAY 11: Disembarkation in Dunkirk.
Cabins had to be vacated by 7:30 AM. Buffet open until 9 AM.
Elevator number 1 was "reserved," leaving only number 2, which doesn’t go up to deck 11... a problem for people with mobility issues who had to cross the entire deck 11 and try to use one of the four working elevators at the front, which were crowded.
My opinion: Interesting stops.
The onboard staff were always welcoming, smiling, and mostly French-speaking.
Evening shows were better than in March/April 2025—better singers, dancers, and presenters, and the costumes were improved.
I liked the "magician" shows less.
There were three onboard lectures by a very cultured person, but they went off-topic and were too historical for my taste. I didn’t attend the other two; my husband went to the second but not the third.
For this cruise, there was a bridge theme, but we’re not players or interested.
We didn’t take a drink package on board—water, coffee, tea, and herbal teas were available.
We had a water leak in our cabin the night before disembarkation. We reported it, and after the technical staff came (with a translator who didn’t speak English), we were asked to leave the cabin for a while for repairs. We went to a lounge, and after 1.5 hours, I checked in at reception. The repair took longer than expected... we had to change cabins... not ideal the night before disembarkation. No balcony cabins were available, so we got an ocean-view cabin, 6075, with a bathtub (impossible for both of us to use). We packed our suitcases, took a shower in our cabin, and moved to the new one. Noise from chairs until 12:30 AM because the cabin was under a lounge, and constant ventilation noise in the hallway... sleep was hard to come by. Disembarkation: Well organized. We were helped with transporting the two suitcases and bags to the waiting room while I took the shuttle to get the car. Guylène
We had a water leak in our cabin the night before disembarkation. We reported it, and after the technical staff came (with a translator who didn’t speak English), we were asked to leave the cabin for a while for repairs. We went to a lounge, and after 1.5 hours, I checked in at reception. The repair took longer than expected... we had to change cabins... not ideal the night before disembarkation. No balcony cabins were available, so we got an ocean-view cabin, 6075, with a bathtub (impossible for both of us to use). We packed our suitcases, took a shower in our cabin, and moved to the new one. Noise from chairs until 12:30 AM because the cabin was under a lounge, and constant ventilation noise in the hallway... sleep was hard to come by. Disembarkation: Well organized. We were helped with transporting the two suitcases and bags to the waiting room while I took the shuttle to get the car. Guylène
Hi there,
Here’s the 2027 cruise schedule.
It’s a great way to get ideas and maybe even meet up with other members!
2 essential rules:
1) Never "quote" the schedule when replying—this avoids any confusion. 2) Follow this format: DD/MM - username / SHIP IN CAPS / number of days / cruise title / departure port DON’T FORGET THE SPACES between the / /
REMINDER Despite my requests, few people follow the requested format. Cruises that stray too far from it won’t be listed anymore—sorry about that. IMPORTANT Please respect the templates! PLEASE COPY AND PASTE THE FORMAT BELOW AND REPLACE WITH YOUR DETAILS IF YOU’RE HAVING TROUBLE DD/MM - username / SHIP IN CAPS / number of days / cruise title / departure port DON’T FORGET THE SPACES between the / / It takes time to fix mistakes, so THANKS TO EVERYONE for your help!
YOUR TURN 😉
NUMBER OF 2027 CRUISES: 1 JANUARY 14/01 - poupou10 / AZAMARA JOURNEY / 74 days / South America Tour / Miami FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER
1) Never "quote" the schedule when replying—this avoids any confusion. 2) Follow this format: DD/MM - username / SHIP IN CAPS / number of days / cruise title / departure port DON’T FORGET THE SPACES between the / /
REMINDER Despite my requests, few people follow the requested format. Cruises that stray too far from it won’t be listed anymore—sorry about that. IMPORTANT Please respect the templates! PLEASE COPY AND PASTE THE FORMAT BELOW AND REPLACE WITH YOUR DETAILS IF YOU’RE HAVING TROUBLE DD/MM - username / SHIP IN CAPS / number of days / cruise title / departure port DON’T FORGET THE SPACES between the / / It takes time to fix mistakes, so THANKS TO EVERYONE for your help!
YOUR TURN 😉
NUMBER OF 2027 CRUISES: 1 JANUARY 14/01 - poupou10 / AZAMARA JOURNEY / 74 days / South America Tour / Miami FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER
hi there
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: JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER
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: JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER
Hi there,
I'm looking at a cruise in the north.Which one do you think is more interesting? Thanks
Hello
We’re taking an MSC cruise in May, and after the Cinque Terre, we’ll be stopping in Naples. We’d like to know if it’s possible to walk out of the port quickly and reach a nice area of Naples on foot (we’re two older people). While we’re at it, I’ll ask the same question for Palermo, since we’ll be there the next day. Thanks for your replies.
We’re taking an MSC cruise in May, and after the Cinque Terre, we’ll be stopping in Naples. We’d like to know if it’s possible to walk out of the port quickly and reach a nice area of Naples on foot (we’re two older people). While we’re at it, I’ll ask the same question for Palermo, since we’ll be there the next day. Thanks for your replies.
Hi everyone,
I’m staying in a suite on the Pacifica in October and I can’t find any details about the suite benefits beyond the elite restaurant, the butler, and the espresso machine.
What about breakfast and meals served free in the cabin, and the spa?
Costa’s been cutting back on perks for Gold members, and it seems like suites are next.
Thanks for your replies!
hi,
I’m leaving Hamburg for Iceland at the end of July. The boat arrives in Reykjavik on Tuesday, August 4th at 8 AM, and I’d like to book a day trip like the Golden Circle or Secret Lagoon… The sites like GetYourGuide and others list departures at 8 AM. If you’ve used these sites with the MSC Preziosa, could you let me know how to go about it?
Thanks! 😉
allyMB007
Hi
Has anyone taken the CFC recently?
Thoughts?
Thanks
Thoughts?
Thanks
Hello everyone,
It’s with immense sadness that I learned this morning of the passing of our friend Nathalie (nadu). Many of us knew her through this forum, which she loved so much. She enjoyed reading your travel stories, joining discussions, sharing her cruise reviews, and offering valuable advice—always with kindness, gentleness, and discretion.
For me, Nathalie was so much more than just a cruise enthusiast. She was a friend, a deeply kind person who was always there to listen, despite the many health challenges she faced with tremendous courage. We corresponded regularly, and sometimes we had the chance to visit each other’s homes or attend the cruise show together with our respective husbands.
We shared a common dream: when we both retired, we had planned to finally go on a cruise together. Life had other plans, and that trip will forever remain a journey we never had the chance to take. That thought weighs heavily on my heart today.
I’ll remember her as a gentle, generous woman who was always ready to help others. Her presence on this forum will leave a huge void, just as her friendship has in my life.
I send my sincerest thoughts to her husband, her family, and all those who had the chance to know her.
Fair winds, Nathalie. I like to think you’re now sailing on an infinitely calm sea, under an eternally blue sky. You’ll remain in our thoughts and hearts every time we talk about cruises or set off on a new journey.
Rest in peace, Nathalie.
For those who’d like to send a message of comfort and sympathy to her husband, you can send me a PM, and I’ll pass it along. THANK YOU
For me, Nathalie was so much more than just a cruise enthusiast. She was a friend, a deeply kind person who was always there to listen, despite the many health challenges she faced with tremendous courage. We corresponded regularly, and sometimes we had the chance to visit each other’s homes or attend the cruise show together with our respective husbands.
We shared a common dream: when we both retired, we had planned to finally go on a cruise together. Life had other plans, and that trip will forever remain a journey we never had the chance to take. That thought weighs heavily on my heart today.
I’ll remember her as a gentle, generous woman who was always ready to help others. Her presence on this forum will leave a huge void, just as her friendship has in my life.
I send my sincerest thoughts to her husband, her family, and all those who had the chance to know her.
Fair winds, Nathalie. I like to think you’re now sailing on an infinitely calm sea, under an eternally blue sky. You’ll remain in our thoughts and hearts every time we talk about cruises or set off on a new journey.
Rest in peace, Nathalie.
For those who’d like to send a message of comfort and sympathy to her husband, you can send me a PM, and I’ll pass it along. THANK YOU
Hello everyone,
So happy to be back on this Forum!
We’re heading off on another cruise—our 7th—after a 5-year break...
We’ll be leaving from Venice on April 26th with stops in Kotor, Mykonos, Santorini, and Ancona.
Could you help me plan the stops by sharing tips, tricks, and advice?
For those who already know me, you know we prefer not to take the cruise line’s excursions but instead organize everything ourselves.
Thanks in advance to everyone, and looking forward to chatting with you all!
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.
Thanks everyone!
Thanks in advance to anyone who can share what there is to see or do in these places.
When I get back, I’ll post what we did—it might help others who come after us.
Also, does anyone know if the boat sticks to the arrival time in Dunkirk for catching tickets to head back south? We’ll plan a buffer just in case.
Thanks everyone!
Hi there, The day before boarding the Costa Favolosa for the Norwegian Fjords cruise departing from Hamburg, I'd like to book a hotel. Which one would be the most convenient location-wise relative to the port?
Thanks in advance for your reply.
Hello,
We’ll be sailing on the Renaissance with CFC to southern Norway from July 4 to 11, 2026, departing from Dunkirk (the cruise was booked through "Planète Croisière").
When entering some personal details or pre-selecting options on the CFC website, I’m wondering about the "optional" categories for drinks and WiFi.
I’m actually a bit surprised by these extra charges, as we weren’t used to them on other cruises (Australis in Patagonia; Hurtigruten’s Coastal Express in Norway and Alaska; Rivages du Monde in the Arctic or on the Douro River; a Nile river cruise in Egypt), where we sometimes had access to basic drinks at meals and free WiFi when near land.
Anyway, for those who’ve already taken a CFC cruise on the Renaissance, could you share some advice? Specifically about the most basic drink package, called "Fraîcheur" (238 € for two), which doesn’t seem to be described anywhere. The "Premium" package seems excessive (490 € for two for the week) for light drinkers.
As for WiFi, it’s 10 € per day per person. While I find that price acceptable for parking our car in Dunkirk, it feels overpriced here (especially since it was free on the Nordlys "Coastal Express" just 3 or 4 years ago).
So, I’d love to hear from experienced cruisers who’ve been on this ship!
Looking forward to seeing the excursion prices, which should be available soon! 😐
Thanks in advance!
Thanks in advance!
Hi there,
I’d love to hear from travelers who’ve done this cruise with Rivages du Monde or CroisiEurope.
Thanks!
Elettra69
Hi there,
I’m considering a cruise on this ship in the recently introduced Yacht Club category.
Have any forum members tried it?
What are your thoughts? Positive or negative? Which cabins should we go for—or avoid?
We’re already familiar with the Yacht Clubs on the Splendida, Fantasia, Preziosa, and Divina series.
We weren’t as keen on the one on the Seashore—we found it too big.
Thanks in advance for your feedback!
Best,
Claudine
We're considering a new cruise soon and would like to try the Renaissance.
The uniqueness of the promenade cabins appeals to us, but could anyone give us some insights on the following points:
- Is the glass door sufficiently tinted to prevent outsiders from seeing into the cabin?
- Is the soundproofing good enough to block out conversations on the promenade deck?
Thanks in advance to anyone who can help!
Hi there,
Do you have a hotel near the cruise port (or easy to reach by metro with luggage) to recommend? I’m planning to spend two days there before boarding.
Thanks in advance! Claudine
Do you have a hotel near the cruise port (or easy to reach by metro with luggage) to recommend? I’m planning to spend two days there before boarding.
Thanks in advance! Claudine
Hello,
My husband, our two teens, and I are going on a cruise on the COSTA Esmeralda at the beginning of July. We’re thinking of exploring the ports on our own. Do any of you have recent experiences or tips to share? Are there shuttles between the port and the city center? Are they free? Looking forward to hearing from you.
My husband, our two teens, and I are going on a cruise on the COSTA Esmeralda at the beginning of July. We’re thinking of exploring the ports on our own. Do any of you have recent experiences or tips to share? Are there shuttles between the port and the city center? Are they free? Looking forward to hearing from you.
Hi, can you eat in the evening at the Costa Smeralda’s cafeteria, or do you have to dine at the restaurant? Thanks for your reply.
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Hi everyone,
As promised, here’s my review of the cruise I took from the 5th to the 19th on the MSC Virtuosa.
As you know, I had initially booked a cruise with Mein Schiff departing from Dubai (from Dubai to Cape Town). It was a 22-day cruise. Due to the issues in the Persian Gulf, my cruise was canceled by Mein Schiff.
So, we started looking for a Plan B because we really wanted to go. Especially my wife, who had just had a minor procedure and needed some rest. Since she had already taken time off, she was determined to travel. However, we were looking for an affordable Plan B since we weren’t sure when Mein Schiff or the airline would reimburse us.
While browsing online, I found a 15-day cruise departing from Pointe-à-Pitre (including flights, transfers, the cruise, and drinks) for a price of 1,200 € in a Fantastica balcony cabin. We thought, *Why not?*
I should mention that I’m not usually a big fan of MSC. My last experience with them was post-Covid (I took two cruises, one in 2021 and another in 2022), and it was honestly a disaster. We didn’t want to repeat that, but after talking to Catherine, who told me she was very happy with a short Christmas cruise, we decided to give it a try.
I have to say, I was left speechless. Honestly, the cruise was absolutely perfect. There’s nothing to complain about (or just a few minor details). In terms of service and food, I felt like I was on a premium cruise line. I’d even say MSC has nothing to envy from some of those companies. While premium lines like Holland, Celebrity, and Royal are cutting back on services, I think MSC has made huge improvements. Seriously, I wasn’t expecting this at all. You’ll see what I mean as we chat more.
I won’t do a full review like I usually do because there weren’t many stops: 1. We boarded in Pointe-à-Pitre 2. We stopped in Saint-Martin 3. Then it was a direct crossing to the Azores...
This cruise was really about relaxing, even if it’s not the kind of trip we usually take.
First off, I’m not a big fan of "flight and cruise" packages. I asked if we could leave two days early, but they said it wasn’t possible. We had to take the flight, then the bus, and board the ship directly.
It’s not really my thing, but given the price we paid and since we really wanted to relax, we thought, *Why not?*
Here’s the itinerary:
Boarding in Pointe-à-Pitre Saint-Martin Five days at sea The Azores Four days at sea Hamburg One day at sea Le Havre

But as I mentioned, it wasn’t about the itinerary. It was really about taking a break and unwinding. Honestly, I came back thrilled.
Departure and boarding details to come
As promised, here’s my review of the cruise I took from the 5th to the 19th on the MSC Virtuosa.
As you know, I had initially booked a cruise with Mein Schiff departing from Dubai (from Dubai to Cape Town). It was a 22-day cruise. Due to the issues in the Persian Gulf, my cruise was canceled by Mein Schiff.
So, we started looking for a Plan B because we really wanted to go. Especially my wife, who had just had a minor procedure and needed some rest. Since she had already taken time off, she was determined to travel. However, we were looking for an affordable Plan B since we weren’t sure when Mein Schiff or the airline would reimburse us.
While browsing online, I found a 15-day cruise departing from Pointe-à-Pitre (including flights, transfers, the cruise, and drinks) for a price of 1,200 € in a Fantastica balcony cabin. We thought, *Why not?*
I should mention that I’m not usually a big fan of MSC. My last experience with them was post-Covid (I took two cruises, one in 2021 and another in 2022), and it was honestly a disaster. We didn’t want to repeat that, but after talking to Catherine, who told me she was very happy with a short Christmas cruise, we decided to give it a try.
I have to say, I was left speechless. Honestly, the cruise was absolutely perfect. There’s nothing to complain about (or just a few minor details). In terms of service and food, I felt like I was on a premium cruise line. I’d even say MSC has nothing to envy from some of those companies. While premium lines like Holland, Celebrity, and Royal are cutting back on services, I think MSC has made huge improvements. Seriously, I wasn’t expecting this at all. You’ll see what I mean as we chat more.
I won’t do a full review like I usually do because there weren’t many stops: 1. We boarded in Pointe-à-Pitre 2. We stopped in Saint-Martin 3. Then it was a direct crossing to the Azores...
This cruise was really about relaxing, even if it’s not the kind of trip we usually take.
First off, I’m not a big fan of "flight and cruise" packages. I asked if we could leave two days early, but they said it wasn’t possible. We had to take the flight, then the bus, and board the ship directly.
It’s not really my thing, but given the price we paid and since we really wanted to relax, we thought, *Why not?*
Here’s the itinerary:
Boarding in Pointe-à-Pitre Saint-Martin Five days at sea The Azores Four days at sea Hamburg One day at sea Le Havre

But as I mentioned, it wasn’t about the itinerary. It was really about taking a break and unwinding. Honestly, I came back thrilled.
Departure and boarding details to come
Hi there
Is the water from the cabin sinks drinkable?
Is the water from the cabin sinks drinkable?
We’re stopping over in Rovinj this coming May, and since we’ve already visited the main sights (port, church, etc.), is there a walk we can do on our own—no boat needed—that would fill a morning?
Thanks to anyone who knows the area…
My wife and I are going on a cruise on the MS Vesteralen on August 4th. The ship stays close to the coast to deliver mail and packages. My wife is a musician and is sensitive to the movement of the boat. Which deck and cabin should we choose?
Thanks in advance
Thanks in advance
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
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.