Hi everyone,
I’m leaving at the end of March 2026 with 8 friends to celebrate an event on the MSC World Europa. I’ve been cruising for over 20 years with all kinds of companies and under many skies, but I’ve never traveled on a ship this size (6,800 people), and some specific info about this ship would be really helpful.
So, to those who’ve been on this boat before—thanks in advance!
SHOWS: Is it true that you have to book the evening show?... Just to secure a spot, or is it an internal rule?
THE SPA: Are the saunas and hammams mixed-gender? Are there several of them? Which pools are available?
SPORTS: Are there any “spaces” where ball sports like volleyball or basketball can be played?
Finally, is the management of passengers flexible and friendly, or quite strict?
Thanks!
Happy cruising.
Francis.
Hello,
On Deck 20, there’s an area for team sports.
For evening shows at the theater, you’ll need to book either through the MSC for Me app or at the totems as soon as the shows are scheduled, because seats go fast. There are several time slots, and the number of remaining seats is displayed on the totems or in your app. You’ll need to show your cabin card at the theater entrance to confirm your booking.
For the SPA/HAMMAM, I don’t know.
We really enjoyed the promenade on Deck 8 in the evening, especially around 10 PM, when there was a short "sound and light" show for about 5 minutes.
We were on this ship during the Easter 2023 school holidays, and even though the ship was full, we didn’t really feel the 6,000 passengers on board.
As for "passenger management," I’m not sure what you mean.
Happy cruising! :Mum49
Thanks Guylene,
I’ve got the answers to most of my questions, and that’s already great. Thanks for the info about the theater—it’s really important. I’m also relieved to hear that even with so many people, and on top of that during school holidays, it wasn’t a nightmare for the ears. We all know that on a cruise, too much noise can ruin all the positives of our trip, including the stops.
I won’t forget to check out the little sound and light show on deck 8.
When I mentioned "passenger management," it was a discreet way of not naming MSC’s big competitor—you know, the one that starts with a C—whose rudeness and borderline practices have driven away many cruisers (myself included). Their cold refusal to understand passengers is chilling. Here’s a small example: for our 50th wedding anniversary, I invited my small family (10 of us), and on the night of the cake (which I paid for since it wasn’t on the actual date), I ordered and paid for a video of the event. The video was made but never delivered, and we never found out why. No refund, no discount on a future purchase, and above all, a definitive and angry "it happens, there’s nothing we can do" when I insisted.
I was wondering if, on this ship, interactions are smoother, more pleasant… or at least as correct as commercial relationships should be.
Last little question: MESSINA/TAORMINA: We’re only stopping in Messina for 5 hours. We really want to see this little gem everyone talks about. Do you think that’s enough time without having to rush like gazelles (age is a factor…)?
If anyone has any other tips to share, I’d really appreciate it.
Happy cruising to all!
F.
Thanks Laurence.
Unfortunately, that’s the sticking point—it’s not offered... of course, because it’s just a bit too tight.
If nothing else works, I’ll get off the boat and decide on the spot with the taxis available if it’s possible to do it faster. If not, I’ll save this visit for next time and do it at a more relaxed pace.
How often do we have to skip a visit we were really looking forward to because of time or other constraints!
Thanks again.
F.
There will likely be announcements like "bingo at such and such a time," and music in the areas with foot traffic, like on the Costa.
I don’t know which cabin you booked, but the balconies labeled "promenade view" and "promenade-sea view" are very noisy because the sound from the entertainment, activities on deck 8, and the evening light shows carry up. Plus, you’ll be facing the balconies across from you.
I just checked your ports of call, and the one in Messina is scheduled from 9 AM to 6 PM, so you should have enough time to visit Messina/Taormina. In 2023, we took the MSC excursion: meet-up at the theater at 8:50 AM, back on board by 2:55 PM.
The Strait of Messina is worth seeing as the ship arrives at the port.
I reread my notes, and for the stop in Naples, make sure to have an ID on you because there’s a check for your MSC card and ID when reboarding the ship. In the maritime station hall, there are lots of shops.
For Barcelona, when you exit the terminal, there are CRUISE BUS LINE buses (blue). In 2023, for 4.50 € round trip per person, the bus drops you off at the same spot as the MSC shuttles (but not the same price...). When you get off the bus, there will be two sightseeing buses: City Tour (red) and City Sightseeing.
If you’re interested, it’s better to buy the ticket when you arrive at the sightseeing buses rather than in the terminal like we did—more choice of tour bus and no line for the red bus. We bought our ticket in the maritime station hall (waited 45 minutes to board a bus...) while there was no wait for the other sightseeing bus.
For breakfast and lunch, there are two options on deck 19 and deck 20 in addition to the restaurants included in your cruise fare.
Don’t hesitate if you have any other questions. Happy cruising! Mum49
Hi Francis,
Hi Mylene, and thanks for your detailed comment. I’ll respond in turn between your lines in italics.
There will likely be announcements like 'bingo at such-and-such a time,' and music in areas with foot traffic, like on the Costa.
Oh, that won’t be too bothersome. I don’t know what type of cabin you booked, but the "promenade view" and "promenade-sea view" balconies are very noisy because the sound from the entertainment, activities on Deck 8, and the evening light shows carry up. Plus, on the balcony, you’ll be facing those across from you.
Ah, promenade deck cabins—never again! They’re basically machines for discomfort: no privacy, noise, etc. No, we’re in a balcony cabin on Deck 11, and it suits us—neither too close nor too far from the elevators for noise, and for the same reason, not next to a service room that’s already noisy at 7 AM with their carts and all sorts of clatter.
I just checked your ports of call, and the one in Messina is listed from 9 AM to 6 PM—you should have enough time to visit Messina/Taormina. In 2023, we took the MSC excursion: meet-up at the theater at 8:50 AM, back on board by 2:55 PM.
Maybe some dates have full-day stops, but unfortunately, ours is only half a day.
The Strait of Messina is a must-see as the ship arrives in port.
Great tip, thanks! I love port arrivals—like in Malta, Rio, or New York... those moments are magical.
I reviewed my notes, and for the stop in Naples, make sure to have an ID on you because there’s a check for your MSC card and ID when reboarding. In the maritime station hall, there are lots of shops.
Thanks, but we’re not stopping in Naples this time.
For Barcelona, right outside the terminal, there are CRUISE BUS LINE buses (blue). In 2023, for 4.50 € round-trip per person, the bus drops you off at the same spot as the MSC shuttles (but not at the same price...). When you get off the bus, there will be two sightseeing buses: City Tour (red) and City Sightseeing.
If you’re interested, buy the ticket when you arrive at the sightseeing buses rather than in the hall, like we did. That way, you’ll have more choice between the tour buses and avoid the line for the red bus. We bought our tickets in the maritime station hall (waited 45 minutes to board a bus...) while there was no wait for the other tour bus.
Thanks for the info for next time, but there are 8 or 10 of us, and a relative living there has booked a minibus and will be our "driver" for the whole day.
For breakfast and lunch, there are two options on Deck 19 and Deck 20, in addition to the restaurants included in your cruise fare.
Another good tip—hopefully, that means we’ll find a spot...
Don’t hesitate if you have any other questions. Have a wonderful cruise, Mum49!
I’ll take advantage of this, then: I’m in the Fantasia ambiance, so I get to choose my dining time but not the restaurant:
- First, I misread, but I saw on a forum that there are 3 services: the usual ones around 6:15 PM and 9:15 PM, plus one at 5:30 PM... Is that wrong?
- Out of the three, do you have one you’d recommend or avoid? I’m trying to negotiate with the restaurant managers for a better spot or restaurant when we arrive.
Thanks so much. Take care.
Francis
For the 2023 restaurant schedules:
Bubbles restaurant: 6:30 PM
Hexagon restaurant: 5:45 PM and 9:45 PM, first seating for us (we were at a table of 10 with some French people, we had no choice of restaurant or table size), couldn’t change because the ship was fully booked (French school holidays). Service was very slow, so some evenings we went to the buffet to make it in time for the show at the theater.
Esagono restaurant: 5:45 PM and 9:45 PM
La Foglia restaurant: 7:00 PM and 9:30 PM.
For the "Aurea" experience, my choice dining: Bubbles restaurant: from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM.
Regarding the cabin, we had an Infinite Ocean View cabin (with a window that opens halfway), 20 m² in size.
Have a great Sunday! Guylène
Hi Guylène, and thank you.
One last little clarification to make sure I’ve got it right:
we’re in the Fantasia atmosphere, and the three restaurants Foglia, Hexagone, and Esagono are open to us, while Bubbles is reserved for Aurea—is that correct? And sorry in advance for my slow brain...!
Have a great week.
F.
Hi Francis,
The Bubbles restaurant is reserved for "Aurea" cabins.
The restaurant assigned for dinner will be indicated on your boarding pass: restaurant name, time, and table number. You won’t be able to go to just any restaurant.
You’ll have the option to change it on the day of embarkation if it doesn’t suit you, provided there are tables available.
Since there are several of you on this cruise, let your agency know that you’d like to dine with specific people by giving their names and cabin numbers.
Have a great cruise!
Guylène
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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
hi there
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Hello,
We’re taking a cruise to Northern Europe with a stop in SOUTHAMPTON.
We’d like to visit the Stonehenge site.
Is it possible to get there on our own (my husband is a wheelchair user), since the MSC excursion to Salisbury is priced at 127 € per person?
There’s also a stop in Rotterdam, and it seems there’s a "miniature village to visit" nearby. Has anyone here been there, and if so, how did you get there?
Thanks so much for your tips. Mum49
If you're traveling on the Costa Diadema from October 17th to 28th, 2026 to Lisbon, we can meet up for a drink. Share our cruising experiences, an excursion, a table...
hi there, a group of friends and I are going on a cruise at the end of June with CFC in Norway. I’d love to get some info on the different stops we’ll be making. Most of them are one-day stops (from around 10 AM to 8 PM on average). Here are the stops: Andalsnes, Trondheim, Honningsvåg, Alta, Hellesylt, Sandane, Austefjorden.
Thanks in advance to anyone who can share what there is to see or do in these places.
When I get back, I’ll post what we did—it might help others who come after us.
Also, does anyone know if the boat sticks to the arrival time in Dunkirk for catching tickets to head back south? We’ll plan a buffer just in case.
Hi there, The day before boarding the Costa Favolosa for the Norwegian Fjords cruise departing from Hamburg, I'd like to book a hotel. Which one would be the most convenient location-wise relative to the port?
Thanks in advance for your reply.
I’m looking to get in touch with someone who’s been on an Arctic Cruise aboard the ship POLARFRONT, operated by the French company "LATITUDE BLANCHE", for some info.
Hi there, I was wondering if anyone has ever taken a cruise with this PO Cruise company.
Would love to hear your thoughts!
They’ve got some great itineraries for Norway.
Hello,
We’ll be sailing on the Renaissance with CFC to southern Norway from July 4 to 11, 2026, departing from Dunkirk (the cruise was booked through "Planète Croisière").
When entering some personal details or pre-selecting options on the CFC website, I’m wondering about the "optional" categories for drinks and WiFi.
I’m actually a bit surprised by these extra charges, as we weren’t used to them on other cruises (Australis in Patagonia; Hurtigruten’s Coastal Express in Norway and Alaska; Rivages du Monde in the Arctic or on the Douro River; a Nile river cruise in Egypt), where we sometimes had access to basic drinks at meals and free WiFi when near land.
Anyway, for those who’ve already taken a CFC cruise on the Renaissance, could you share some advice? Specifically about the most basic drink package, called "Fraîcheur" (238 € for two), which doesn’t seem to be described anywhere. The "Premium" package seems excessive (490 € for two for the week) for light drinkers.
As for WiFi, it’s 10 € per day per person. While I find that price acceptable for parking our car in Dunkirk, it feels overpriced here (especially since it was free on the Nordlys "Coastal Express" just 3 or 4 years ago).
So, I’d love to hear from experienced cruisers who’ve been on this ship!
Looking forward to seeing the excursion prices, which should be available soon! 😐
Hi there,
I’m considering a cruise on this ship in the recently introduced Yacht Club category.
Have any forum members tried it?
What are your thoughts? Positive or negative? Which cabins should we go for—or avoid?
We’re already familiar with the Yacht Clubs on the Splendida, Fantasia, Preziosa, and Divina series.
We weren’t as keen on the one on the Seashore—we found it too big.
Thanks in advance for your feedback!
Best,
Claudine
Hi there,
I’d love to hear your thoughts on this cruise and its slightly unusual itinerary.
Also, what do you think about the price?
Good deal or too expensive?
Thanks
We're considering a new cruise soon and would like to try the Renaissance.
The uniqueness of the promenade cabins appeals to us, but could anyone give us some insights on the following points:
- Is the glass door sufficiently tinted to prevent outsiders from seeing into the cabin?
- Is the soundproofing good enough to block out conversations on the promenade deck?
Thanks in advance to anyone who can help!
My husband, our two teens, and I are going on a cruise on the COSTA Esmeralda at the beginning of July. We’re thinking of exploring the ports on our own. Do any of you have recent experiences or tips to share? Are there shuttles between the port and the city center? Are they free? Looking forward to hearing from you.
As promised, here’s my review of the cruise I took from the 5th to the 19th on the MSC Virtuosa.
As you know, I had initially booked a cruise with Mein Schiff departing from Dubai (from Dubai to Cape Town). It was a 22-day cruise. Due to the issues in the Persian Gulf, my cruise was canceled by Mein Schiff.
So, we started looking for a Plan B because we really wanted to go. Especially my wife, who had just had a minor procedure and needed some rest. Since she had already taken time off, she was determined to travel. However, we were looking for an affordable Plan B since we weren’t sure when Mein Schiff or the airline would reimburse us.
While browsing online, I found a 15-day cruise departing from Pointe-à-Pitre (including flights, transfers, the cruise, and drinks) for a price of 1,200 € in a Fantastica balcony cabin. We thought, *Why not?*
I should mention that I’m not usually a big fan of MSC. My last experience with them was post-Covid (I took two cruises, one in 2021 and another in 2022), and it was honestly a disaster. We didn’t want to repeat that, but after talking to Catherine, who told me she was very happy with a short Christmas cruise, we decided to give it a try.
I have to say, I was left speechless. Honestly, the cruise was absolutely perfect. There’s nothing to complain about (or just a few minor details). In terms of service and food, I felt like I was on a premium cruise line. I’d even say MSC has nothing to envy from some of those companies. While premium lines like Holland, Celebrity, and Royal are cutting back on services, I think MSC has made huge improvements. Seriously, I wasn’t expecting this at all. You’ll see what I mean as we chat more.
I won’t do a full review like I usually do because there weren’t many stops:
1. We boarded in Pointe-à-Pitre
2. We stopped in Saint-Martin
3. Then it was a direct crossing to the Azores...
This cruise was really about relaxing, even if it’s not the kind of trip we usually take.
First off, I’m not a big fan of "flight and cruise" packages. I asked if we could leave two days early, but they said it wasn’t possible. We had to take the flight, then the bus, and board the ship directly.
It’s not really my thing, but given the price we paid and since we really wanted to relax, we thought, *Why not?*
Here’s the itinerary:
Boarding in Pointe-à-Pitre
Saint-Martin
Five days at sea
The Azores
Four days at sea
Hamburg
One day at sea
Le Havre
But as I mentioned, it wasn’t about the itinerary. It was really about taking a break and unwinding. Honestly, I came back thrilled.
We’re stopping over in Rovinj this coming May, and since we’ve already visited the main sights (port, church, etc.), is there a walk we can do on our own—no boat needed—that would fill a morning?
Thanks to anyone who knows the area…
My wife and I are going on a cruise on the MS Vesteralen on August 4th. The ship stays close to the coast to deliver mail and packages. My wife is a musician and is sensitive to the movement of the boat. Which deck and cabin should we choose?
Hi there,
So, I booked this cruise...
I know CFC gets a lot of criticism—
- And that it’s not really like the ships I usually take.
But the destination really interested me...
So, I’m giving it a try...
I’m going in with an open mind, thinking I got a good deal, so I’m not expecting the same experience as when I travel with Yacht Club or The Haven.
We’ll see... soon!
hi, we’re going on a cruise with MSC Virtuosa in the Caribbean. Has anyone done this cruise before and could give us some tips for excursions on the different islands? Thanks for your help
😉Hi there,
A few months ago, CFC put the EN VOGUE experience on sale, departing from Dunkirk.
I booked this package to test the boat and onboard services for myself.
I’d read a lot of reviews mentioning numerous issues on board, so I wanted to see for myself what it was really like…
Okay, I’ll stop rambling…
The package included boarding at 6 PM on Friday, dinner, a show, an overnight stay, and breakfast.
We chose an interior cabin for this experience—since the boat wasn’t leaving the dock, we didn’t see the point in paying more… All in all, it cost 130 € per person.
My mom joined us; she got the same cabin for 130 € with no single occupancy supplement.
We’d checked in online to board faster.
We took the train to DUNKIRK, then a taxi to the shuttle pavilion—7 € for the ride.
When we arrived at the pavilion, we were told to wait because there was a connection issue with check-in. Great start…
After about ten minutes, we were finally allowed to proceed.
At the counter, they said they didn’t have our cabin cards and no record of our check-in… Very odd.
With no solution, they put us on the bus and said we’d sort it out at reception. Perfect.
We went through security, and they confiscated our water bottles—never seen that before! Then they said my mom had a corkscrew in her bag, so they searched it… but there was no corkscrew. Total amateur hour… They eventually dropped it.
We got on the bus for a ten-minute ride…
We boarded the ship with a crew member and headed to reception.
Turns out, we weren’t the only ones in this situation.
The nightmare began… Only two staff members were handling all the issues, and everything seemed complicated.
They told my mom her cabin had been given to someone else 😲.
That was the last straw…
It took forever—they had to redo the entire check-in.
Finally, they told my mom her cabin was good to go; they’d mixed her up with someone else… After a solid half-hour, we could finally head to our cabin.
I’m determined to test everything: the pool, jacuzzi, show, restaurant, spa, etc…
TO BE CONTINUED
Hi,
We received a promotion from our CFC agency offering cruises at up to 40-100% off, and among other details: CFC organizes parking for departures from Dunkirk.
"Unattended parking located about 12 minutes away, fenced off with barriers, at a rate of 10 € per day. Drop off passengers and luggage at the Model Pavilion, and a CFC shuttle will take you from the parking lot to the Model Pavilion every 15-20 minutes. Same for disembarkation. You can book through your agency or on their website. No refunds if the booking is canceled; payment is due at reservation."
Have a great day,
Guylène
PS: Personally, we’d rather keep our vehicle in a free, supervised parking lot and take a taxi to the Model Pavilion.
Hi there,
In June we’re taking a cruise called "Pearls of the Baltic" on board Renaissance CFC Cruises—with stops in Kiel (Germany), Gdańsk (Poland), Rønne (Bornholm), Copenhagen (Denmark), and Gothenburg (Sweden).
This layover in Gothenburg doesn’t really inspire me—could you tell me what’s worth seeing? Are there locals offering excursions around the area by van right when you leave the port, like you often see on Caribbean cruises?
I saw there’s a hop-on hop-off bus, but I’m not sure if there’s a stop near the terminal.
What are your suggestions? Thanks in advance!
Best regards,
Hi! On June 10th, we’re heading off on a 10-day Baltic Sea cruise with CFC Cruises’ *Renaissance*. We’ll be stopping in Copenhagen, and we’re planning to take the City Sightseeing hop-on hop-off buses to explore the city with multiple stops. Could anyone tell me which quay cruise ships usually dock at and how to get from the quay to the nearest stop to board the tour bus? Thanks for your tips and suggestions!
hi there
A group of friends and I are going on a CroisiEurope cruise along the Danube in September, from Vienna to Bucharest.
The excursions are optional and, in my opinion, pricey. I’m convinced we can manage on our own...
* In Vienna, is it easy to visit the city and Schönbrunn Palace in one day? (Since we only have a day, is it better to explore the palace grounds or the interior?) ...97 €
* In Bratislava, is visiting the castle and hiking in the Little Carpathians worth it? ...79 €
* Budapest: Széchenyi Baths ...119 € and the Great Market Hall ...84 €
* Kalocsa: the Puszta nature reserve and a horseback riding show ...76 €
* Novi Sad: a panoramic bus tour followed by a walk to Petrovaradin Fortress ...41 €
* Ruse: visiting the Rusenski Lom Valley ...43 €
For all these cities, can we get around on our own? If so, should we take a bus, a taxi, or is it enough to be good walkers? (Share all your tips!)
Thanks in advance for your feedback.
Best regards
Hi there,
I'm looking at a cruise in the north.
Hi there, I was wondering if anyone has ever taken a cruise with this PO Cruise company.
Would love to hear your thoughts!
They’ve got some great itineraries for Norway.
Hi there,
So, I booked this cruise...
I know CFC gets a lot of criticism—
- And that it’s not really like the ships I usually take.
But the destination really interested me...
So, I’m giving it a try...
I’m going in with an open mind, thinking I got a good deal, so I’m not expecting the same experience as when I travel with Yacht Club or The Haven.
We’ll see... soon!
