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
Croisières, à quand la reprise?
by Fairplay92
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Dans ce cas, le sort de Pullmantur me parait scellé....
Bonjour Après avoir placé les navires en attente, Cruises Investment Holding, qui détient 51% de la compagnie de croisières espagnole PULLMANTUR, et Royal Caribbean, qui détient les 49% restants, ont déclaré aujourd’hui avoir déposé un dossier de demande de réorganisation de leur joint-venture Pullmantur Cruceros en vertu des lois espagnoles sur l'insolvabilité. Cela pourrait marquer la fin de la marque Pullmantur. Cordialement
Donc je m'étais trompé sur l'interet de RCI ... a suivre qui va reprendre les parts hispaniques et sud américaines du marché ?
Bonjour Après avoir placé les navires en attente, Cruises Investment Holding, qui détient 51% de la compagnie de croisières espagnole PULLMANTUR, et Royal Caribbean, qui détient les 49% restants, ont déclaré aujourd’hui avoir déposé un dossier de demande de réorganisation de leur joint-venture Pullmantur Cruceros en vertu des lois espagnoles sur l'insolvabilité. Cela pourrait marquer la fin de la marque Pullmantur. Cordialement
Donc je m'étais trompé sur l'interet de RCI ... a suivre qui va reprendre les parts hispaniques et sud américaines du marché ?
Bon voyage et surtout voyagez zen!
Michel France (85)
C'est en gros les mêmes genres de mesures que celles de Ponant qui étaient décriées plus haut (pas par vous 😉).
Et sans doute les mêmes que sur tous les bateaux quand ils vont reprendre, un jour peut-être.
Une forte désaffection de la clientèle a prévoir si ça perdure ... à moins que ce soit la solution trouvée pour faire naviguer les navires a 50% Apres qui va survivre ??
Une forte désaffection de la clientèle a prévoir si ça perdure ... à moins que ce soit la solution trouvée pour faire naviguer les navires a 50% Apres qui va survivre ??
Bon voyage et surtout voyagez zen!
Michel France (85)
https://www.laquotidienne.fr/flash-info-pullmantur-cruises-annonce-son-depot-de-bilan/
Bonjour Laquotidienne va un peu vite en besogne. On n’est, me semble-il, qu’au stade de la déclaration de la procédure d’insolvabilité et de son entrée en vigueur (selon le droit espagnol) et non de la publication de la déclaration de faillite dans le BOE (Boletín Oficial del Estado, Journal Officiel de l’Etat espagnol). Mais ce qui est sûr c'est que ce n’est pas bon signe pour l’avenir de Pullmantur. Cordialement
Bonjour Laquotidienne va un peu vite en besogne. On n’est, me semble-il, qu’au stade de la déclaration de la procédure d’insolvabilité et de son entrée en vigueur (selon le droit espagnol) et non de la publication de la déclaration de faillite dans le BOE (Boletín Oficial del Estado, Journal Officiel de l’Etat espagnol). Mais ce qui est sûr c'est que ce n’est pas bon signe pour l’avenir de Pullmantur. Cordialement
https://www.laquotidienne.fr/flash-info-pullmantur-cruises-annonce-son-depot-de-bilan/
Laquotidienne va un peu vite en besogne. On n’est, me semble-il, qu’au stade de la déclaration de la procédure d’insolvabilité et de son entrée en vigueur (selon le droit espagnol) et non de la publication de la déclaration de faillite dans le BOE (Boletín Oficial del Estado, Journal Officiel de l’Etat espagnol). Mais ce qui est sûr c'est que ce n’est pas bon signe pour l’avenir de Pullmantur. Cordialement
OUI Pullmantur est un nom commercial la Cie n'a rien... les navires sont loués donc ???
Laquotidienne va un peu vite en besogne. On n’est, me semble-il, qu’au stade de la déclaration de la procédure d’insolvabilité et de son entrée en vigueur (selon le droit espagnol) et non de la publication de la déclaration de faillite dans le BOE (Boletín Oficial del Estado, Journal Officiel de l’Etat espagnol). Mais ce qui est sûr c'est que ce n’est pas bon signe pour l’avenir de Pullmantur. Cordialement
OUI Pullmantur est un nom commercial la Cie n'a rien... les navires sont loués donc ???
Bon voyage et surtout voyagez zen!
Michel France (85)
OUI Pullmantur est un nom commercial la Cie n'a rien... les navires sont loués donc ???
Les 3 navires « Pullmantur » (Monarch, Sovereing et Horizon) appartiennent de plein droit à Royal Caribbean International. Cordialement
Les 3 navires « Pullmantur » (Monarch, Sovereing et Horizon) appartiennent de plein droit à Royal Caribbean International. Cordialement
OUI Pullmantur est un nom commercial la Cie n'a rien... les navires sont loués donc ???
Les 3 navires « Pullmantur » (Monarch, Sovereing et Horizon) appartiennent de plein droit à Royal Caribbean International.
Oui je le sais et la situation est tt de mm assez particulière si Pullmantur n'a plus de $$$ dans les caisses je suppose que son principal créancier et le loueur de navires... donc RCI Et si on va vers une liquidation on est face a une entreprise qui liquiderait pour moitié un créancier principal drôle de situation
Les 3 navires « Pullmantur » (Monarch, Sovereing et Horizon) appartiennent de plein droit à Royal Caribbean International.
Oui je le sais et la situation est tt de mm assez particulière si Pullmantur n'a plus de $$$ dans les caisses je suppose que son principal créancier et le loueur de navires... donc RCI Et si on va vers une liquidation on est face a une entreprise qui liquiderait pour moitié un créancier principal drôle de situation
Bon voyage et surtout voyagez zen!
Michel France (85)
Bonsoir
Des napolitains nous informent que le monarq et le sovereing qui sont dans leur port seraient en cours de démontage : équipements intérieur et électronique. Ca ne traine pas
Par ailleurs le site msc serait en cours de modification pour mise à jour du programme ils vont profitter aussi de faire des travaux sur 2 bateaux qui vont aller en cale sèche, peut être un des 2 serait le magnifica qui doit etre rallongé.
Certains clients sur leur dossier n'ont plus de no de cabine donc soit changement de bateau ou annulation à venir. Le feuilleton continu et pendant ce temps la le covid repart a la hausse notamment en allemagne........
Des napolitains nous informent que le monarq et le sovereing qui sont dans leur port seraient en cours de démontage : équipements intérieur et électronique. Ca ne traine pas
Par ailleurs le site msc serait en cours de modification pour mise à jour du programme ils vont profitter aussi de faire des travaux sur 2 bateaux qui vont aller en cale sèche, peut être un des 2 serait le magnifica qui doit etre rallongé.
Certains clients sur leur dossier n'ont plus de no de cabine donc soit changement de bateau ou annulation à venir. Le feuilleton continu et pendant ce temps la le covid repart a la hausse notamment en allemagne........
La Cale sèche c'est pour le splendida et le divina.
Le fantasia remplacerait le seawiew sur Dubai.
Depart pour les caraibes de miami annules jusqu'au 15 septembre.
Surclassement à l'étude pour ne pas avoir de cabines interieures occupées.
Les infos devraient arriver rapidement sur le site français.
Changement de programme et de bateaux ne rime pas encore avec reprise et de bateaux au départ de Rio 🤪 ...........................
MSC CRUISES ANNOUNCES NEW WINTER 2020/2021 PROGRAMME 22/06/2020
Geneva, Switzerland – 22 June 2020 – MSC Cruises confirmed today full details of its Winter 2020/2021 Season, offering over 90 different itineraries across the Caribbean, Mediterranean, the Gulf, South Africa, South America and Asia – all of the regions where MSC Cruises traditionally operates. Itineraries range in length from two to 24 nights, along with the third MSC World Cruise departing in January 2021 and an extensive Grand Voyages programme.
Gianni Onorato, MSC Cruises’ CEO commented, “We have reviewed and updated our complete Winter 2020/2021 Season, starting in late October and we are pleased to now confirm the full details. Our Winter programme sees us offering cruises in all of the regions of the world where we traditionally operate and whilst there are some updates to the original planned deployment of specific ships, we are still able to offer our main itineraries so that guests can enjoy the holiday that they booked with us.” Today’s announcement follows the Company’s recent confirmation that the entire MSC Cruises fleet, including two brand new vessels currently under construction, will be in operation starting from March 2021 for the Summer 2021 Season.
In addition, MSC Cruises confirmed today the voluntarily further extension of the halt of operations of its ships operating from U.S. ports in the Caribbean until September 15, 2020. The announcement impacts two ships – MSC Seaside and MSC Armonia – that were previously scheduled to sail in the region during this time period. Guests affected by the cancelled cruises will receive a Future Cruise Credit (FCC) by July 13, where they have the opportunity to transfer the full amount paid for their cancelled cruise to a future cruise of their choice – on any ship, for any itinerary -- through to the end of 2021. Meanwhile for the Summer 2020 Season, MSC Cruises has previously announced the temporary halting to its current ship operation up until 31 July in the other regions where the Company operates.
In conjunction with today’s announcement, the Company also revealed that a new comprehensive and enhanced health and safety protocol is being developed in collaboration with relevant national health authorities and with the support of a team of external medical experts. This protocol will cover all aspects of the cruise from the booking phase through to disembarkation and the return home. It will also include all aspects of life on board and the precautionary measures will ensure the health and wellbeing of guests and crew including enhanced sanitation measures, guidelines for life on board as well as enhanced medical facilities and health screenings for guests and crew. The full details of these new precautionary health and safety measures will be announced in the coming days.
Winter 2020/2021 programme overview
MSC World Cruise 2021 MSC Magnifica will sail her third World Cruise, following on from the high level of appreciation from World Cruise guests in 2019 and 2020, replacing the previously announced MSC Poesia. MSC Magnifica is the latest ship in the Musica class and is well-placed for this voyage with one of the highest ratios of balcony cabins and impressive onboard features including the pool with a magrodome and extended dining areas. The original itinerary is fully confirmed and the 119-day journey around the globe will commence on 5 January 2021, with guests travelling to 53 destinations across 33 countries in style and comfort.
The Mediterranean MSC Grandiosa will replace sister-ship MSC Virtuosa for the winter, as delivery of this ship is delayed due to the delays and postponements caused by the health pandemic. All guests currently booked on MSC Virtuosa will be automatically reprotected to MSC Grandiosa, the Company’s current flagship, with the original itinerary – the MSC Cruises signature seven-night “Six Pearls” western Mediterranean cruises, with embarkation possible at each port: Marseille, France, Genoa, Italy, Civitavecchia/Rome, Italy, Palermo, Italy, Valetta, Malta and Barcelona, Spain.
MSC Magnifica will offer two festive cruises in December with a five-night Christmas cruise calling Genoa, Marseille, Barcelona and Civitavecchia and a ten-night New Year cruise from Genoa, Marseille, Barcelona before calling Gibraltar, Lisbon/Cascais in Portugal, Cadiz/Seville and Malaga in Spain before returning to Civitavecchia/Rome and Genoa.
The Caribbean MSC Meraviglia will sail every Saturday from Miami, United States, on one of two itineraries: an evening experience in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Charlotte Amalie, US Virgin Islands, Nassau, The Bahamas and Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, The Bahamas or Ocho Rios, Jamaica, George Town, Grand Cayman, Cozumel, Mexico and Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve.
MSC Armonia homeporting in Miami, will offer three-, four- or seven-night cruises to Key West, Nassau and Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve.
MSC Seaside will offer three-, four- or seven-night cruises from the brand-new embarkation port of Port Canaveral in Florida, United States, with cruises calling at a range of destinations including Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, George Town, Grand Cayman as well as Cozumel and Nassau.
Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve will remain a key highlight of the MSC Cruises offering from Florida, with all three ships calling at the private island destination in The Bahamas. Exclusive to MSC Cruises’ guests and located just 65 miles from Miami, the island is surrounded by 64 square miles of marine reserve, offering guests a unique opportunity to discover local marine life, soak up the spirit of Bahamian culture and reconnect with themselves and each other.
MSC Poesia will replace MSC Splendida, to serve the South Caribbean and the Antilles with the original planned itineraries departing from Fort de France, Martinique on seven-night, seven-destination itineraries and 14-night from Barbados sailing to some of the best of islands the Caribbean has to offer.
Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Qatar MSC Fantasia will replace MSC Seaview and MSC Lirica in this region, offering seven-night sailings with Dubai, Abu Dhabi and the exclusive beach resort of Sir Bani Yas island in The United Arab Emirates, as well as Bahrain and Doha, Qatar. The cruise concludes with an overnight Dubai stay for time to explore all that the cosmopolitan city has to offer. MSC Musica, replacing MSC Fantasia, will offer seven -night cruises from Santos calling Itajai/Santa Catarina, Brazil, Punta Del Este, Uruguay and an overnight in Buenos Aires, Argentina. MSC Sinfonia replacing MSC Orchestra will offer eight or nine-night cruises from Buenos Aires calling, Montevideo, Uruguay, Buzios, Rio de Janeiro Ilhabela, or Ilha Grande/Angra dos Reis, Itajai Brazil, . with the possibility of embarking in the ports of Buenos Aires and Montevideo. MSC Preziosa will operate her original planned itineraries from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil with a range of cruises from three to eight nights.
South Africa MSC Orchestra, replacing MSC Musica will offer a range of cruises from either Durban or Cape Town to destinations including Maputo, Mozambique, Portuguese Island, Pomene, Mozambique and Port Elizabeth, as per the original planned itinerary. MSC Opera will operate the planned itinerary from Cape Town and Durban.
A highlight for the season will be a 14-night New Year cruise on MSC Orchestra visiting five spectacular destinations, including an overnight stay in Port Louis, Mauritius.
The Far East MSC Bellissima will offer a choice of different length cruises in Asia- a detailed sailing programme will be announced soon.
Spectacular Grand Voyages MSC Fantasia, which replaces MSC Seaview, will depart on her Grand Voyage from Barcelona, Marseille and Genoa on 14, 15 and 16 November, respectively, as she moves to Dubai for winter. MSC Opera will offer the original planned itinerary from Italy to South Africa. All other Grand Voyages from Europe to the Caribbean, South America and South Africa will be cancelled. In Spring 2021, nine Grand Voyages will be available with ships returning from the Emirates, Brazil, South Africa, Martinique and the United States, sailing to Europe for the start of the Summer 2021 Season.
Further booking information All guests whose booking is affected by any changes will be automatically reprotected to another ship serving the same or similar itinerary. These guests will be eligible for compensation as follows[2]:
Guests who have booked an inside or ocean view cabin will receive a cabin upgrade All guests booked in a balcony cabin, a suite or a Yacht Club cabin will recveive a shipboard credit of €100 ($100) per cabin (€50/$50 for single cabin occupancy) for cruises up to six nights and for cruises of seven nights or above, the guests will receive €200 ($200) per cabin (€100/$100 for single cabins occupancy)
All new guests booking with MSC Cruises before 31 July 2021 will benefit from flexible booking conditions to give them added peace of mind should they need to reschedule or cancel their cruise covering cruise departures from 1 August 2020 through to 2 May 2021. Details include:
Pay only a €50 deposit per person when booking Reschedule free of charge up to 15 days prior to the cruise departure date for cruise only bookings; up to 21 days for Fly&Cruise bookings
The updated itineraries are available to book at www.msccruises.com
For further details on existing bookings, guests should contact their Travel Advisor or click here.
[1] Winter Season 2020/2021 runs from October 31 through to March 2021
MSC CRUISES ANNOUNCES NEW WINTER 2020/2021 PROGRAMME 22/06/2020
Geneva, Switzerland – 22 June 2020 – MSC Cruises confirmed today full details of its Winter 2020/2021 Season, offering over 90 different itineraries across the Caribbean, Mediterranean, the Gulf, South Africa, South America and Asia – all of the regions where MSC Cruises traditionally operates. Itineraries range in length from two to 24 nights, along with the third MSC World Cruise departing in January 2021 and an extensive Grand Voyages programme.
Gianni Onorato, MSC Cruises’ CEO commented, “We have reviewed and updated our complete Winter 2020/2021 Season, starting in late October and we are pleased to now confirm the full details. Our Winter programme sees us offering cruises in all of the regions of the world where we traditionally operate and whilst there are some updates to the original planned deployment of specific ships, we are still able to offer our main itineraries so that guests can enjoy the holiday that they booked with us.” Today’s announcement follows the Company’s recent confirmation that the entire MSC Cruises fleet, including two brand new vessels currently under construction, will be in operation starting from March 2021 for the Summer 2021 Season.
In addition, MSC Cruises confirmed today the voluntarily further extension of the halt of operations of its ships operating from U.S. ports in the Caribbean until September 15, 2020. The announcement impacts two ships – MSC Seaside and MSC Armonia – that were previously scheduled to sail in the region during this time period. Guests affected by the cancelled cruises will receive a Future Cruise Credit (FCC) by July 13, where they have the opportunity to transfer the full amount paid for their cancelled cruise to a future cruise of their choice – on any ship, for any itinerary -- through to the end of 2021. Meanwhile for the Summer 2020 Season, MSC Cruises has previously announced the temporary halting to its current ship operation up until 31 July in the other regions where the Company operates.
In conjunction with today’s announcement, the Company also revealed that a new comprehensive and enhanced health and safety protocol is being developed in collaboration with relevant national health authorities and with the support of a team of external medical experts. This protocol will cover all aspects of the cruise from the booking phase through to disembarkation and the return home. It will also include all aspects of life on board and the precautionary measures will ensure the health and wellbeing of guests and crew including enhanced sanitation measures, guidelines for life on board as well as enhanced medical facilities and health screenings for guests and crew. The full details of these new precautionary health and safety measures will be announced in the coming days.
Winter 2020/2021 programme overview
MSC World Cruise 2021 MSC Magnifica will sail her third World Cruise, following on from the high level of appreciation from World Cruise guests in 2019 and 2020, replacing the previously announced MSC Poesia. MSC Magnifica is the latest ship in the Musica class and is well-placed for this voyage with one of the highest ratios of balcony cabins and impressive onboard features including the pool with a magrodome and extended dining areas. The original itinerary is fully confirmed and the 119-day journey around the globe will commence on 5 January 2021, with guests travelling to 53 destinations across 33 countries in style and comfort.
The Mediterranean MSC Grandiosa will replace sister-ship MSC Virtuosa for the winter, as delivery of this ship is delayed due to the delays and postponements caused by the health pandemic. All guests currently booked on MSC Virtuosa will be automatically reprotected to MSC Grandiosa, the Company’s current flagship, with the original itinerary – the MSC Cruises signature seven-night “Six Pearls” western Mediterranean cruises, with embarkation possible at each port: Marseille, France, Genoa, Italy, Civitavecchia/Rome, Italy, Palermo, Italy, Valetta, Malta and Barcelona, Spain.
MSC Magnifica will offer two festive cruises in December with a five-night Christmas cruise calling Genoa, Marseille, Barcelona and Civitavecchia and a ten-night New Year cruise from Genoa, Marseille, Barcelona before calling Gibraltar, Lisbon/Cascais in Portugal, Cadiz/Seville and Malaga in Spain before returning to Civitavecchia/Rome and Genoa.
The Caribbean MSC Meraviglia will sail every Saturday from Miami, United States, on one of two itineraries: an evening experience in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Charlotte Amalie, US Virgin Islands, Nassau, The Bahamas and Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, The Bahamas or Ocho Rios, Jamaica, George Town, Grand Cayman, Cozumel, Mexico and Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve.
MSC Armonia homeporting in Miami, will offer three-, four- or seven-night cruises to Key West, Nassau and Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve.
MSC Seaside will offer three-, four- or seven-night cruises from the brand-new embarkation port of Port Canaveral in Florida, United States, with cruises calling at a range of destinations including Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, George Town, Grand Cayman as well as Cozumel and Nassau.
Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve will remain a key highlight of the MSC Cruises offering from Florida, with all three ships calling at the private island destination in The Bahamas. Exclusive to MSC Cruises’ guests and located just 65 miles from Miami, the island is surrounded by 64 square miles of marine reserve, offering guests a unique opportunity to discover local marine life, soak up the spirit of Bahamian culture and reconnect with themselves and each other.
MSC Poesia will replace MSC Splendida, to serve the South Caribbean and the Antilles with the original planned itineraries departing from Fort de France, Martinique on seven-night, seven-destination itineraries and 14-night from Barbados sailing to some of the best of islands the Caribbean has to offer.
Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Qatar MSC Fantasia will replace MSC Seaview and MSC Lirica in this region, offering seven-night sailings with Dubai, Abu Dhabi and the exclusive beach resort of Sir Bani Yas island in The United Arab Emirates, as well as Bahrain and Doha, Qatar. The cruise concludes with an overnight Dubai stay for time to explore all that the cosmopolitan city has to offer. MSC Musica, replacing MSC Fantasia, will offer seven -night cruises from Santos calling Itajai/Santa Catarina, Brazil, Punta Del Este, Uruguay and an overnight in Buenos Aires, Argentina. MSC Sinfonia replacing MSC Orchestra will offer eight or nine-night cruises from Buenos Aires calling, Montevideo, Uruguay, Buzios, Rio de Janeiro Ilhabela, or Ilha Grande/Angra dos Reis, Itajai Brazil, . with the possibility of embarking in the ports of Buenos Aires and Montevideo. MSC Preziosa will operate her original planned itineraries from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil with a range of cruises from three to eight nights.
South Africa MSC Orchestra, replacing MSC Musica will offer a range of cruises from either Durban or Cape Town to destinations including Maputo, Mozambique, Portuguese Island, Pomene, Mozambique and Port Elizabeth, as per the original planned itinerary. MSC Opera will operate the planned itinerary from Cape Town and Durban.
A highlight for the season will be a 14-night New Year cruise on MSC Orchestra visiting five spectacular destinations, including an overnight stay in Port Louis, Mauritius.
The Far East MSC Bellissima will offer a choice of different length cruises in Asia- a detailed sailing programme will be announced soon.
Spectacular Grand Voyages MSC Fantasia, which replaces MSC Seaview, will depart on her Grand Voyage from Barcelona, Marseille and Genoa on 14, 15 and 16 November, respectively, as she moves to Dubai for winter. MSC Opera will offer the original planned itinerary from Italy to South Africa. All other Grand Voyages from Europe to the Caribbean, South America and South Africa will be cancelled. In Spring 2021, nine Grand Voyages will be available with ships returning from the Emirates, Brazil, South Africa, Martinique and the United States, sailing to Europe for the start of the Summer 2021 Season.
Further booking information All guests whose booking is affected by any changes will be automatically reprotected to another ship serving the same or similar itinerary. These guests will be eligible for compensation as follows[2]:
Guests who have booked an inside or ocean view cabin will receive a cabin upgrade All guests booked in a balcony cabin, a suite or a Yacht Club cabin will recveive a shipboard credit of €100 ($100) per cabin (€50/$50 for single cabin occupancy) for cruises up to six nights and for cruises of seven nights or above, the guests will receive €200 ($200) per cabin (€100/$100 for single cabins occupancy)
All new guests booking with MSC Cruises before 31 July 2021 will benefit from flexible booking conditions to give them added peace of mind should they need to reschedule or cancel their cruise covering cruise departures from 1 August 2020 through to 2 May 2021. Details include:
Pay only a €50 deposit per person when booking Reschedule free of charge up to 15 days prior to the cruise departure date for cruise only bookings; up to 21 days for Fly&Cruise bookings
The updated itineraries are available to book at www.msccruises.com
For further details on existing bookings, guests should contact their Travel Advisor or click here.
[1] Winter Season 2020/2021 runs from October 31 through to March 2021
Monaco ne veut plus de croisières jusqu'en 2021...
https://www.varmatin.com/vie-locale/les-croisieristes-ne-reviendront-pas-a-monaco-avant-2021-529987
https://www.varmatin.com/vie-locale/les-croisieristes-ne-reviendront-pas-a-monaco-avant-2021-529987
Mathilde
Je regarde ce forum car MSC a annulé ma croisière Durban Venise Avril Mai, j'ai pu choisir une autre croisière en Auréa en Décembre sur le Spendida pour les Caraibes et en lisant votre mail je vois qu'il y a changement de bateau pour le Poésia . mon agence n'est pas au courant et je voudrai savoir ou je peux trouver des nouvelles pour cette croisière . Merci d'avance pour votre réponse
Mamiegimer
Bonjour 🙂
L'info sur les changements de bateaux est sur le site MSC suisse, si vous avez réservé une croisière avec un choix de no de cabine regarder sur le site msc, votre dossier a du passer en cabine garantie.
Maintenant ces changements de bateaux sont la conséquence du retard de livraison des nouveaux bateaux et de travaux envisagés pour d'autres avancés compte tenu de la situation actuelle et du volume réduit des réservations.
Cela ne veut pas dire pour autant compte tenu de la situation actuelle ( interdiction de naviguer, fermeture des ports ) que tous ces bateaux et toutes ces destinations seront assurées pour ce programme d'hiver.
Il faut encore attendre quelques jours pour connaitre la suite des modifications et des annulations.
L'info sur les changements de bateaux est sur le site MSC suisse, si vous avez réservé une croisière avec un choix de no de cabine regarder sur le site msc, votre dossier a du passer en cabine garantie.
Maintenant ces changements de bateaux sont la conséquence du retard de livraison des nouveaux bateaux et de travaux envisagés pour d'autres avancés compte tenu de la situation actuelle et du volume réduit des réservations.
Cela ne veut pas dire pour autant compte tenu de la situation actuelle ( interdiction de naviguer, fermeture des ports ) que tous ces bateaux et toutes ces destinations seront assurées pour ce programme d'hiver.
Il faut encore attendre quelques jours pour connaitre la suite des modifications et des annulations.
Re merci pour cette réponse rapide. c'est vrai qu'on est dans l’incertitude mais on espère pouvoir partir quand même . Le bateau est plus petit nous avons navigué souvent avec MSC et connaissons ces bateaux (pas les très grands nous préférons les petits ou moyens ) et Océania que nous aimons beaucoup. je vais vérifier pour connaitre notre position Bonne journée à vous
Mamiegimer
La Cale sèche c'est pour le splendida et le divina.
Le fantasia remplacerait le seawiew sur Dubai.
Depart pour les caraibes de miami annules jusqu'au 15 septembre.
Surclassement à l'étude pour ne pas avoir de cabines interieures occupées.
Les infos devraient arriver rapidement sur le site français.
Pour l'instant la cale sèche pour le Splendida est annulée...pour le Divina, c'était prévu pour 26 novembre.
Pour l'instant la cale sèche pour le Splendida est annulée...pour le Divina, c'était prévu pour 26 novembre.
MSC Magnifica (2011) - MSC Poesia (2012) - MSC Musica (2013 + 2016 + 2017) - MSC Orchestra (2014) - MSC Splendida (2015) - MSC Preziosa (2016) - MSC Fantasia YC (2017) - MSC Meraviglia YC (2018 + 2019) - MSC Preziosa YC (2018 + 2019) - MSC Seaview YC (2019) - MSC Splendida YC (2020)
Coucou
Il est dans la baie d'Augusta en Sicile en compagnie de l'Opera
MSC Magnifica (2011) - MSC Poesia (2012) - MSC Musica (2013 + 2016 + 2017) - MSC Orchestra (2014) - MSC Splendida (2015) - MSC Preziosa (2016) - MSC Fantasia YC (2017) - MSC Meraviglia YC (2018 + 2019) - MSC Preziosa YC (2018 + 2019) - MSC Seaview YC (2019) - MSC Splendida YC (2020)
Bonjour,
merci à toutes et à tous pour vos participations qui enrichissent cette discussion. Quand je l'ai lancée le 9 avril, je n'imaginais vraiment pas que le sujet susciterait autant d'intérêt puisque 10 semaines après nous en sommes à plus de 54 000 vues, 800 messages de 67 participants !!
Triste fin pour le Costa Victoria qui vient alourdir la liste (probablement provisoire) des bateaux envoyés à la casse :
cavictoriascrap.html?fbclid=IwAR1Li7i0lh3g0yMBzoPy2-3l4Em4Cck7q71qzoBvytdIfISeQe25Dc6_52w
merci à toutes et à tous pour vos participations qui enrichissent cette discussion. Quand je l'ai lancée le 9 avril, je n'imaginais vraiment pas que le sujet susciterait autant d'intérêt puisque 10 semaines après nous en sommes à plus de 54 000 vues, 800 messages de 67 participants !!
Triste fin pour le Costa Victoria qui vient alourdir la liste (probablement provisoire) des bateaux envoyés à la casse :
cavictoriascrap.html?fbclid=IwAR1Li7i0lh3g0yMBzoPy2-3l4Em4Cck7q71qzoBvytdIfISeQe25Dc6_52w
J'ai eu la chance (travail et plaisir) de parcourir toute la France. Je suis aussi allé vers 120 autres pays et fait 43 croisières maritimes et fluviales avec 7 compagnies.
Bonjour,
Je pense que si aujourd'hui , toutes les compagnies de croisières , sans exception , avaient la certitude , la garantie, d'avoir un taux de remplissage de 50% de leurs croisières maintenues cet été , et même jusqu' à la fin de l'année : elles seraient ravies et bien heureuses ! Leur survie dépend actuellement de tellement de facteurs externes et internes qu'elles ne maîtrisent pas vraiment ! Quant à leurs saisons d'hiver en Europe et d'été austral ( particulièrement pour celles opérants en Antarctique ) l'ouverture , sans restrictions, des ports argentins et chiliens constituera un test absolument décisif ! (Et Aussi parce qu'il faut minimum 20 heures d'avion pour y arriver et rentrer , et cet élément est hautement incertain ! Qui aujourd'hui voudrait volontiers faire 20 heures d' avions pour accéder aux croisières australes ?) J'écoute en ce moment le professeur Raoult en audition à l'A.G. , et ..... !)
Bonne soirée
JS
Le lien qui fonctionne est apparemment celui-ci :
https://www.cruiseharbournews.com/costavictoriascrap.html
En version italienne, on démonte seulement l'intérieur à Piombino et il serait détruit ailleurs, peut-être hors d'Italie, car le chantier de Gênes est déjà sur-occupé... A suivre...
https://www.cruiseharbournews.com/costavictoriascrap.html
En version italienne, on démonte seulement l'intérieur à Piombino et il serait détruit ailleurs, peut-être hors d'Italie, car le chantier de Gênes est déjà sur-occupé... A suivre...
Mathilde
Le lien qui fonctionne est apparemment celui-ci :
https://www.cruiseharbournews.com/costavictoriascrap.html
En version italienne, on démonte seulement l'intérieur à Piombino et il serait détruit ailleurs, peut-être hors d'Italie, car le chantier de Gênes est déjà sur-occupé... A suivre...
Merci Mathilde et mea culpa pour n'avoir pas vérifié le lien !
https://www.cruiseharbournews.com/costavictoriascrap.html
En version italienne, on démonte seulement l'intérieur à Piombino et il serait détruit ailleurs, peut-être hors d'Italie, car le chantier de Gênes est déjà sur-occupé... A suivre...
Merci Mathilde et mea culpa pour n'avoir pas vérifié le lien !
J'ai eu la chance (travail et plaisir) de parcourir toute la France. Je suis aussi allé vers 120 autres pays et fait 43 croisières maritimes et fluviales avec 7 compagnies.
encore une mauvaise nouvelle, même si ça n'est pas une surprise :
https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2020/06/20/travel-spains-ban-on-cruise-ships-docking-is-extended-indefinitely/?fbclid=IwAR3HWGvCp8h-XO3us1BX1WfhaaJet3-LQuMXFrv6ccvjAssE8M35DEO1aSg
https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2020/06/20/travel-spains-ban-on-cruise-ships-docking-is-extended-indefinitely/?fbclid=IwAR3HWGvCp8h-XO3us1BX1WfhaaJet3-LQuMXFrv6ccvjAssE8M35DEO1aSg
J'ai eu la chance (travail et plaisir) de parcourir toute la France. Je suis aussi allé vers 120 autres pays et fait 43 croisières maritimes et fluviales avec 7 compagnies.
Je ne sais pas si cela a été repris ailleurs sur ce forum, mais Royal Caribbean vient d'annoncer abandonner Venise comme port de départ au profit de Ravenne.
Ce n'est pas la compagnie qui fait le plus de mal aux canaux Vénitiens, mais cela va dans le bon sens de ce point de vue.
Oui, déjà mentionné ailleurs...
+ ceci hier :
Le ministre :
nordesteconomia.gelocal.it/...a-venezia-1.39009392
+ ceci hier :
Le ministre :
nordesteconomia.gelocal.it/...a-venezia-1.39009392
Mathilde
Article de Corse matin qui fait part des pertes pour l’économie touristique, n’en déplaise aux anti, les escales de croisière rapportent 😉
https://www.corsematin.com/articles/lindustrie-des-croisieres-engloutie-par-le-coronavirus-110511
https://www.corsematin.com/articles/lindustrie-des-croisieres-engloutie-par-le-coronavirus-110511
Norvégian Gém NCL, Horizon CDF, musica MSC, Allure of the seas RCI, sérénade of the seas RCI, Symphony of the seas RCI, Régal PRINCESS, Fantasia MSC, seaside MSC, explorer of the seas RCI
Je ne sais pas si cela a été repris ailleurs sur ce forum, mais Royal Caribbean vient d'annoncer abandonner Venise comme port de départ au profit de Ravenne.
Ce n'est pas la compagnie qui fait le plus de mal aux canaux Vénitiens, mais cela va dans le bon sens de ce point de vue.
Bonjour et merci Alain pour cette info. notre ami phono cassé va être très satisfait de cette décision.
Quand les italiens se seront enfin mis d'accord pour Marghera, ça réglera une partie des problèmes...
Bonjour et merci Alain pour cette info. notre ami phono cassé va être très satisfait de cette décision.
Quand les italiens se seront enfin mis d'accord pour Marghera, ça réglera une partie des problèmes...
J'ai eu la chance (travail et plaisir) de parcourir toute la France. Je suis aussi allé vers 120 autres pays et fait 43 croisières maritimes et fluviales avec 7 compagnies.
Bonjour
Le directeur général de Costa Crociere, Neil Palomba, a annoncé - en avant-première - la reprise des croisières le 1er août avec le navire Costa Deliziosa. Après deux autres navires : Costa Smeralda en septembre et Costa Diadema en octobre. La compagnie annoncera le programme dès que possible.
https://www.corrieremarittimo.it/cruise-ferries/anteprima-palomba-costa-crociere-riparte-il-1-agosto-con-costa-deliziosa-a-seguire-altre-2-navi/?fbclid=IwAR287yxA7_vFZp_DT91TSwGKEnGcablfLz2O0mnsq6XEbqOUxBtOwkRQsOk
Cordialement
https://www.corrieremarittimo.it/cruise-ferries/anteprima-palomba-costa-crociere-riparte-il-1-agosto-con-costa-deliziosa-a-seguire-altre-2-navi/?fbclid=IwAR287yxA7_vFZp_DT91TSwGKEnGcablfLz2O0mnsq6XEbqOUxBtOwkRQsOk
Cordialement
Bonsoir
La seule chose à laquelle Neil Palomba s'est engagé c'est de planifier un redémarrage progressif de ses croisières Costa. En espérant que cela pourrait se produire dès août si les protocoles de santé qu'il propose aux autorités sanitaires italiennes soient validés. Apparemment il n'a pas de doute que les clients soient au rendez-vous. D'après des rumeurs de medias italiens la reprise s'effectuerait qu'avec des Italiens, ensuite avec d'autres nationalités en espérant (encore !) que les ports espagnols et français rouvrent d'ici là.
Cordialement
En attendant le feu vert des autorités pour les ports italiens, celui de Brindisi nous donne un hypothétique programme...
http://www.brindisireport.it/economia/programma-crociere-porto-brindisi-estate-2020.html
http://www.brindisireport.it/economia/programma-crociere-porto-brindisi-estate-2020.html
Mathilde
Whaou une crosiiere 100 % italiens ....eh bien je préfère pour eux que pour moi 😉
Isabelle, amoureuse des croisières:
COSTA, MSC, ROYAL CARIBBEAN, CELEBRITY, PRINCESS, NCL, HAL, PONANT, OCEANIA, AZAMARA
A VENIR
CELEBRITY EQUINOX 09/11/2026 Grèce Italie Malte
Bonjour,
Aux dernières nouvelles le costa méditerranéa revient en Italie (Bari) le 4 juillet, départ ce jour de Manille. Sans escales, il fonce !!!
Bonjour,
Aux dernières nouvelles le costa méditerranéa revient en Italie (Bari) le 4 juillet, départ ce jour de Manille. Sans escales, il fonce !!!
Nous ne sommes plus le 1° avril !!! On ne lui a pas encore mis de réacteurs pour le transformer en avion le Mediterranea !!!
S'il revient à Bari ca sera au mieux dernière semaine de juillet ! Mis à part ramener des membres d'équipage je ne vois pas bien l'objectif de ce retour pour repartir ensuite en Chine....
Nous ne sommes plus le 1° avril !!! On ne lui a pas encore mis de réacteurs pour le transformer en avion le Mediterranea !!!
S'il revient à Bari ca sera au mieux dernière semaine de juillet ! Mis à part ramener des membres d'équipage je ne vois pas bien l'objectif de ce retour pour repartir ensuite en Chine....
J'ai eu la chance (travail et plaisir) de parcourir toute la France. Je suis aussi allé vers 120 autres pays et fait 43 croisières maritimes et fluviales avec 7 compagnies.
Il faudrait d'abord qu'il lève l'ancre...en ce moment il est toujours au large de Manille aux Philippines 😉
MSC Magnifica (2011) - MSC Poesia (2012) - MSC Musica (2013 + 2016 + 2017) - MSC Orchestra (2014) - MSC Splendida (2015) - MSC Preziosa (2016) - MSC Fantasia YC (2017) - MSC Meraviglia YC (2018 + 2019) - MSC Preziosa YC (2018 + 2019) - MSC Seaview YC (2019) - MSC Splendida YC (2020)
😉 Effectivement, même en poussant les feux, c'est au moins 20 jours selon ordre de passage du canal de Suez.
D'après le site costa (webcam et itinéraires) il quitterait Manille à 18h ce jour. Je n'invente rien, je regarde juste leur site internet.
Sinon, ma croisière Venise Singapour sur le Méditerranéa n'est toujours pas annulée mais elle n'existe plus.... Je ne crois pas qu'elle se fera.
Costa dit qu'elle est "gelée" pour l'instant. Wait and see...
bonjour
nous aussi avons une croisiere depart Singapour sur le Mediterranéa. Nous aussi pensons bien sur qu'elle ne se fera pas et j'aimerai bien savoir ce qu'ils entendent par "gelée"
La baie de Manille est devenue temporairement l’un des plus grands rassemblements au monde de paquebots avec près de 30 navires en attente au large de la capitale des Philippines pour débarquer leurs passagers exclusivement des membres d’équipage des différentes compagnies.
Une période de quarantaine doit être observée au large avant de débarquer.
Ce n’est pas ce soir que le Mediterranea appareillera.
Cordialement
Cordialement
D'après le site costa (webcam et itinéraires) il quitterait Manille à 18h ce jour. Je n'invente rien, je regarde juste leur site internet.
Sinon, ma croisière Venise Singapour sur le Méditerranéa n'est toujours pas annulée mais elle n'existe plus.... Je ne crois pas qu'elle se fera.
Costa dit qu'elle est "gelée" pour l'instant. Wait and see...
Je ne pense pas que qui que ce soit ait dit que vous inventiez cette information. Il y a juste une chose qui est certaine, : ce trajet en si peu de temps est totalement impossible même si Costa l'a dit !
Quant à votre croisière sur le Mediterranea, elle est je pense plus que compromise...
Je ne pense pas que qui que ce soit ait dit que vous inventiez cette information. Il y a juste une chose qui est certaine, : ce trajet en si peu de temps est totalement impossible même si Costa l'a dit !
Quant à votre croisière sur le Mediterranea, elle est je pense plus que compromise...
J'ai eu la chance (travail et plaisir) de parcourir toute la France. Je suis aussi allé vers 120 autres pays et fait 43 croisières maritimes et fluviales avec 7 compagnies.
Bonsoir,
Je ne me fais aucune illusion quant à un hypothétique départ de croisière sur le Méditerranéa fin octobre mais surveille quand même les mouvements (quand ils bougent) des navires. Quant à Costa, beaucoup d'incohérences entre leur site internet, my costa...etc,
Cordialement.
Bonsoir,
Je ne me fais aucune illusion quant à un hypothétique départ de croisière sur le Méditerranéa fin octobre mais surveille quand même les mouvements (quand ils bougent) des navires. Quant à Costa, beaucoup d'incohérences entre leur site internet, my costa...etc,
Cordialement.
Bonjour Françoise,
vous n'êtes pas la seule à surveiller les webcam de Costa, le sujet a déja été abordé sur un groupe FB. Ce qui était drôle là bas c'est que la personne prétendait que si Costa l'a dit, le bateau serait forcément à Bari le 4 juillet 😉. Même chose pour les croisières du Mediterranea dont le transfert à la filiale CSSC est acté depuis longtemps, il y a juste eu un décalage de date suite au Corona virus. Pour info il y a également une polémique au sujet du Diadema dont les croisières d'octobre sont maintenues alors qu'il est annoncé privatisé par TMR pour leurs croisières musicales. Bref la communication de Costa n'est pas claire même sur des sujets qui semblent sans grande incertitude...
Cordialement
Bonjour Françoise,
vous n'êtes pas la seule à surveiller les webcam de Costa, le sujet a déja été abordé sur un groupe FB. Ce qui était drôle là bas c'est que la personne prétendait que si Costa l'a dit, le bateau serait forcément à Bari le 4 juillet 😉. Même chose pour les croisières du Mediterranea dont le transfert à la filiale CSSC est acté depuis longtemps, il y a juste eu un décalage de date suite au Corona virus. Pour info il y a également une polémique au sujet du Diadema dont les croisières d'octobre sont maintenues alors qu'il est annoncé privatisé par TMR pour leurs croisières musicales. Bref la communication de Costa n'est pas claire même sur des sujets qui semblent sans grande incertitude...
Cordialement
J'ai eu la chance (travail et plaisir) de parcourir toute la France. Je suis aussi allé vers 120 autres pays et fait 43 croisières maritimes et fluviales avec 7 compagnies.
Voici une nouvelle qui, sans véritablement constituer une surprise, n'est pas très bonne !!
L'Espagne reste fermée aux croisières L'interdiction espagnole des navires se poursuivra jusqu'à ce que l' épidémie de coronavirus (COVID-19) soit maîtrisée, a annoncé le responsable de l'État, même lorsque le pays rouvrira aux touristes pour tenter de relancer l'industrie du tourisme martelée par la bloquer. L'Espagne maintient une interdiction aux bateaux de croisière de s'amarrer dans ses ports pour arrêter la propagation du COVID-19, a déclaré un arrêté ministériel publié samedi 27 juin. Des navires de croisière transportant des milliers de passagers s'arrêtent régulièrement dans les ports espagnols des îles Canaries , des îles Baléares, de Malaga et de Barcelone , mais ont été interdits lors du blocage du pays le 14 mars 2020. Avec leur foule de passagers plus âgés, les navires de croisière ont été particulièrement vulnérables aux épidémies de virus et ont été empêchés d'atterrir dans de nombreux pays. Le maintien de l'interdiction a été décrit comme "une mesure proportionnée, objective et non discriminatoire conforme à l'objectif fixé par le Comité d'urgence de l'OMS pour arrêter la propagation du virus", a déclaré l'ordonnance, se référant à l'OMS ( Organisation Mondiale de la Santé). Les bateaux de croisière font partie du secteur touristique espagnol, qui contribue au total à 12% du PIB.
L'année dernière, 10 millions de croisiéristes ont visité le pays.
Source : Travel Dreams
L'Espagne reste fermée aux croisières L'interdiction espagnole des navires se poursuivra jusqu'à ce que l' épidémie de coronavirus (COVID-19) soit maîtrisée, a annoncé le responsable de l'État, même lorsque le pays rouvrira aux touristes pour tenter de relancer l'industrie du tourisme martelée par la bloquer. L'Espagne maintient une interdiction aux bateaux de croisière de s'amarrer dans ses ports pour arrêter la propagation du COVID-19, a déclaré un arrêté ministériel publié samedi 27 juin. Des navires de croisière transportant des milliers de passagers s'arrêtent régulièrement dans les ports espagnols des îles Canaries , des îles Baléares, de Malaga et de Barcelone , mais ont été interdits lors du blocage du pays le 14 mars 2020. Avec leur foule de passagers plus âgés, les navires de croisière ont été particulièrement vulnérables aux épidémies de virus et ont été empêchés d'atterrir dans de nombreux pays. Le maintien de l'interdiction a été décrit comme "une mesure proportionnée, objective et non discriminatoire conforme à l'objectif fixé par le Comité d'urgence de l'OMS pour arrêter la propagation du virus", a déclaré l'ordonnance, se référant à l'OMS ( Organisation Mondiale de la Santé). Les bateaux de croisière font partie du secteur touristique espagnol, qui contribue au total à 12% du PIB.
L'année dernière, 10 millions de croisiéristes ont visité le pays.
Source : Travel Dreams
J'ai eu la chance (travail et plaisir) de parcourir toute la France. Je suis aussi allé vers 120 autres pays et fait 43 croisières maritimes et fluviales avec 7 compagnies.
L'Espagne reste fermée aux croisières
Bonjour
Le gouvernement espagnol a décidé de maintenir l'interdiction d'entrée en Espagne des navires de croisière mais il pourra y avoir des exceptions spécifiques à ce veto. L'objectif est d'empêcher la propagation du virus au moins jusqu'à ce que les compagnies mettent en place des procédures strictes pour empêcher la contagion à bord. La porte n’est donc pas totalement fermée.
https://civio.es/el-boe-nuestro-de-cada-dia/2020/06/27/el-gobierno-mantiene-la-prohibicion-de-entrada-de-cruceros-internacionales/
Cordialement
Bonjour
Le gouvernement espagnol a décidé de maintenir l'interdiction d'entrée en Espagne des navires de croisière mais il pourra y avoir des exceptions spécifiques à ce veto. L'objectif est d'empêcher la propagation du virus au moins jusqu'à ce que les compagnies mettent en place des procédures strictes pour empêcher la contagion à bord. La porte n’est donc pas totalement fermée.
https://civio.es/el-boe-nuestro-de-cada-dia/2020/06/27/el-gobierno-mantiene-la-prohibicion-de-entrada-de-cruceros-internacionales/
Cordialement
L'Espagne reste fermée aux croisières
Bonjour
Le gouvernement espagnol a décidé de maintenir l'interdiction d'entrée en Espagne des navires de croisière mais il pourra y avoir des exceptions spécifiques à ce veto. L'objectif est d'empêcher la propagation du virus au moins jusqu'à ce que les compagnies mettent en place des procédures strictes pour empêcher la contagion à bord. La porte n’est donc pas totalement fermée.
https://civio.es/el-boe-nuestro-de-cada-dia/2020/06/27/el-gobierno-mantiene-la-prohibicion-de-entrada-de-cruceros-internacionales/
Cordialement
Bonjour, On peut dire que la porte n'est pas totalement fermée, mais il ne faut pas oublier les risques de réactions des populations locales comme je l'ai précisé le 9 avril dans mon post d'ouverture de cette file où l'on retrouve pas mal de choses qui se passent actuellement. Ceci ne m'a pas empêché d'être descendu en flammes sur d'autres sites que celui ci où il y a beaucoup plus de personnes qui prennent le temps de réfléchir !
Cordialement.
Bonjour
Le gouvernement espagnol a décidé de maintenir l'interdiction d'entrée en Espagne des navires de croisière mais il pourra y avoir des exceptions spécifiques à ce veto. L'objectif est d'empêcher la propagation du virus au moins jusqu'à ce que les compagnies mettent en place des procédures strictes pour empêcher la contagion à bord. La porte n’est donc pas totalement fermée.
https://civio.es/el-boe-nuestro-de-cada-dia/2020/06/27/el-gobierno-mantiene-la-prohibicion-de-entrada-de-cruceros-internacionales/
Cordialement
Bonjour, On peut dire que la porte n'est pas totalement fermée, mais il ne faut pas oublier les risques de réactions des populations locales comme je l'ai précisé le 9 avril dans mon post d'ouverture de cette file où l'on retrouve pas mal de choses qui se passent actuellement. Ceci ne m'a pas empêché d'être descendu en flammes sur d'autres sites que celui ci où il y a beaucoup plus de personnes qui prennent le temps de réfléchir !
Cordialement.
J'ai eu la chance (travail et plaisir) de parcourir toute la France. Je suis aussi allé vers 120 autres pays et fait 43 croisières maritimes et fluviales avec 7 compagnies.
Bonjour Alain,
... que celui ci où il y a beaucoup plus de personnes qui prennent le temps de réfléchir !
Je plussoie à votre citation. Et ds le cadre de cette réflexion, pour ceux qui ne l'auraient pas vu, un excellent documentaire technico-historique sur Venise, où si les croisières sont mis en cause, elles n'en sont qu'une parmi bien d'autres. ICI
bon visionnage (attention dispo jusqu'au 02/07).
... que celui ci où il y a beaucoup plus de personnes qui prennent le temps de réfléchir !
Je plussoie à votre citation. Et ds le cadre de cette réflexion, pour ceux qui ne l'auraient pas vu, un excellent documentaire technico-historique sur Venise, où si les croisières sont mis en cause, elles n'en sont qu'une parmi bien d'autres. ICI
bon visionnage (attention dispo jusqu'au 02/07).
Cordi@lement,
Youzi
Youzi
Et ds le cadre de cette réflexion, pour ceux qui ne l'auraient pas vu, un excellent documentaire technico-historique sur Venise, où si les croisières sont mis en cause, elles n'en sont qu'une parmi bien d'autres.ICI
bon visionnage (attention dispo jusqu'au 02/07).
Le visionnage du documentaire de France 5 n'est plus disponible avec votre lien.
Le visionnage du documentaire de France 5 n'est plus disponible avec votre lien.
Une nouvelle plus réjouissante pour vous : la Grèce acceptera les bateaux de croisière dès le 1er juillet.
Se voit sur la fin de cet article parlant d'autre chose :
https://www.lefigaro.fr/international/covid-19-un-qr-code-pour-depister-les-touristes-en-grece-20200629
Se voit sur la fin de cet article parlant d'autre chose :
https://www.lefigaro.fr/international/covid-19-un-qr-code-pour-depister-les-touristes-en-grece-20200629
Mathilde
Une nouvelle plus réjouissante pour vous : la Grèce acceptera les bateaux de croisière dès le 1er juillet.
Se voit sur la fin de cet article parlant d'autre chose :
https://www.lefigaro.fr/international/covid-19-un-qr-code-pour-depister-les-touristes-en-grece-20200629
Merci Mathilde pour l'information, mais encore faudrait-il qu'il y ait des bateaux, ce qui est totalement exclu en juillet et plus qu'incertain en août. Même Celestyal a repoussé ses départs jusqu'au 31 juillet et quand bien même les reprendraient-ils en août, il faudrait trouver des vols !!!
Se voit sur la fin de cet article parlant d'autre chose :
https://www.lefigaro.fr/international/covid-19-un-qr-code-pour-depister-les-touristes-en-grece-20200629
Merci Mathilde pour l'information, mais encore faudrait-il qu'il y ait des bateaux, ce qui est totalement exclu en juillet et plus qu'incertain en août. Même Celestyal a repoussé ses départs jusqu'au 31 juillet et quand bien même les reprendraient-ils en août, il faudrait trouver des vols !!!
J'ai eu la chance (travail et plaisir) de parcourir toute la France. Je suis aussi allé vers 120 autres pays et fait 43 croisières maritimes et fluviales avec 7 compagnies.
Disons, pour faire simple, que si un Costa/MSC repartait d'Italie à l'occasion, il pourrait faire une escale à Corfou ou à Katakolon, voire plus loin... 😛 😉
Mathilde
Une nouvelle plus réjouissante pour vous : la Grèce acceptera les bateaux de croisière dès le 1er juillet.
Se voit sur la fin de cet article parlant d'autre chose :
https://www.lefigaro.fr/international/covid-19-un-qr-code-pour-depister-les-touristes-en-grece-20200629
Bonjour D'après Le Figaro " À partir du 1er juillet ... les ports de Patras et Igoumenista accueilleront de nouveau des ferries en provenance d'Italie " c'est bien ce que dit le Consulat de France à Athènes (à l'orthographe près car c'est "Igoumenítsa" et non Igoumenista). Mais je doute de la véracité de la fin de la phrase du Figaro " et les autres ports du pays seront rouverts aux bateaux de croisière ". Je n'ai trouvé confirmation de cette informations nulle part. Il est exact que " tous les aéroports du pays rouvriront aux vols internationaux " mais selon l’Aviation Civile Hellénique, les arrivées à l’Aéroport International d’Athènes pour les passagers en provenance de France, Belgique, Italie, Portugal, Espagne etc . . . et de pays hors espace Schengen, un test obligatoire sera effectué à l’arrivée. Les passagers testés devront s’auto-confiner pendant 24h à Athènes dans l’hébergement de leur choix (bien sûr à leur charge) jusqu’à réception des résultats de leur test. Pour le moment c'est comme ça ! Cordialement
Se voit sur la fin de cet article parlant d'autre chose :
https://www.lefigaro.fr/international/covid-19-un-qr-code-pour-depister-les-touristes-en-grece-20200629
Bonjour D'après Le Figaro " À partir du 1er juillet ... les ports de Patras et Igoumenista accueilleront de nouveau des ferries en provenance d'Italie " c'est bien ce que dit le Consulat de France à Athènes (à l'orthographe près car c'est "Igoumenítsa" et non Igoumenista). Mais je doute de la véracité de la fin de la phrase du Figaro " et les autres ports du pays seront rouverts aux bateaux de croisière ". Je n'ai trouvé confirmation de cette informations nulle part. Il est exact que " tous les aéroports du pays rouvriront aux vols internationaux " mais selon l’Aviation Civile Hellénique, les arrivées à l’Aéroport International d’Athènes pour les passagers en provenance de France, Belgique, Italie, Portugal, Espagne etc . . . et de pays hors espace Schengen, un test obligatoire sera effectué à l’arrivée. Les passagers testés devront s’auto-confiner pendant 24h à Athènes dans l’hébergement de leur choix (bien sûr à leur charge) jusqu’à réception des résultats de leur test. Pour le moment c'est comme ça ! Cordialement
Un test obligatoire sera effectué à l’arrivée. Les passagers testés devront s’auto-confiner pendant 24h à Athènes dans l’hébergement de leur choix (bien sûr à leur charge) jusqu’à réception des résultats de leur test. Pour le moment c'est comme ça !
Il me semble qu'à partir du 1er juillet, en Grèce, seuls des tests Covid19 aléatoires seront pratiqués et non systématiques sur les passagers qui arrivent à Athènes.
Il me semble qu'à partir du 1er juillet, en Grèce, seuls des tests Covid19 aléatoires seront pratiqués et non systématiques sur les passagers qui arrivent à Athènes.
Bsr Don Miguel,
Désolé, lien C+. On peut y arriver artisanalement par Google =
Science grand format Venise, le défi technologique sur France 5.
Là il est dispo jusqu'au 25/07.
Désolé, lien C+. On peut y arriver artisanalement par Google =
Science grand format Venise, le défi technologique sur France 5.
Là il est dispo jusqu'au 25/07.
Cordi@lement,
Youzi
Youzi
Log in first, then come back to this page.
You might also like
Réussir son trek en pays humide: quel pantalon pour rester vraiment au sec?FR
Densha Otaku - Lesser-Known Regions
Two weeks under the Puglia sun
Back to Swedish Lapland: Trekking the Kungsleden and Crossing Sarek
Off on a winter adventure in the American West!
3 weeks in Laos, stress-free
Draw Me Your Japan...
South Africa in safari mode: February/March 2026
More discussions
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.
contact me to get referred at MSC, for your first cruise or if you haven't traveled with MSC in over 5 years
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.