Bonjour
Je regarde pour une croisière dans le nordÀ votre avis laquelle est la plus intéressante ? Merci
French company CFC
by Mich74
Translated into English.
The MSC/COSTA maritime station and their parking lot are located all the way at the back next to the boarding area.
Good evening Gilberte, The cruise terminals in Marseille don’t belong to MSC or Costa, nor does the parking lot. But these companies run weekly Mediterranean rotations, often with several ships docked at the same time, usually facing Terminals A or B. Unlike CFC, which seems to go wherever there’s space available. In September, with the Renaissance, we docked on a Friday at Terminal A, and there was only one other cruise ship at the dock. Best regards
Good evening Gilberte, The cruise terminals in Marseille don’t belong to MSC or Costa, nor does the parking lot. But these companies run weekly Mediterranean rotations, often with several ships docked at the same time, usually facing Terminals A or B. Unlike CFC, which seems to go wherever there’s space available. In September, with the Renaissance, we docked on a Friday at Terminal A, and there was only one other cruise ship at the dock. Best regards
Starting today (so for the Northern Lights cruise in March), you’ll have to add 9 € per day per person for service fees—before, they were already included.
Already, there have been a lot of issues these past two weeks of sailing (plumbing, AC, service, lower dessert quality, water outages, etc.), and this isn’t going to help retain customers...
Valid for new bookings. It seems they subtracted them from the cruise price. Now they're doing like most companies, maybe to be on equal footing for price comparisons. Too bad—I really liked the principle.
Valid for new bookings. It seems they deducted them from the cruise price. They’re now doing like most companies, maybe to be on equal footing for price comparisons. Too bad, I liked the principle.
For the cruise I was interested in (Odyssey Homeric) at the end of 2024, a balcony cabin was 2531 €. Today, the same price is displayed, but with " + 126 € stay fees" underneath.
For the cruise I was interested in (Odyssey Homeric) at the end of 2024, a balcony cabin was 2531 €. Today, the same price is displayed, but with " + 126 € stay fees" underneath.
Valid for new bookings. It seems they subtracted them from the cruise price. They now do like most companies, maybe to be on equal footing for price comparisons. Too bad, I liked the principle.
For the cruise I was interested in (Odyssey Homeric) at the end of 2024, a balcony cabin was 2531 €; today the same price is displayed but with " + 126 € stay fees " below.
It’s still not cheap for that old ship—maybe the itinerary makes the difference?
For the cruise I was interested in (Odyssey Homeric) at the end of 2024, a balcony cabin was 2531 €; today the same price is displayed but with " + 126 € stay fees " below.
It’s still not cheap for that old ship—maybe the itinerary makes the difference?
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
Yeah, especially since my finger slipped!
The real price is 3531 € (3500 €!!!).
That’s why I was keeping an eye out for any promotions.
Yeah, especially since my finger slipped
The real price is 3531 € (3500 !!!)
That’s why I was keeping an eye out for any promotions.
Correction: it’s really expensive!! Which month and how long is it for?
Correction: it’s really expensive!! Which month and how long is it for?
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
Correction: it’s really expensive!! Which month and how long are you looking at?
CFC Odyssey digital
CFC Odyssey digital
Okay, it's 2 weeks, but 3,500 € for a balcony cabin is way overpriced outside of school holidays.
At that price, if I may say so, I’d go for a premium company like Princess—it’d probably be much cheaper.
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
What’s surprising is that the prices have stayed the same, even though before the price included service taxes (it was written), and now you have to add service fees on top, so they’re basically being paid twice!
The quality’s dropping and prices are going up—I’m not sure this is the right way for the company to stay sustainable...
Yeah, especially since my finger slipped.
It’s 3531 € for the real price (3500!!!).
That’s why I was keeping an eye out for any promotions.
I booked it at the end of April. They had a 25% discount and no solo supplement. Premium Solo Balcony for 2,648.25 €. However, for 11 nights in May with Celtic rhythms and legends, I booked a Premium Solo interior cabin for 1,650 €, still with the 25% discount. Currently, the standard sea-view cabin plus solo is at 1,792 € + 99 €. And until yesterday, I could get a 20% discount. Basically, they adjust prices based on occupancy, just like the others.
I booked it at the end of April. They had a 25% discount and no solo supplement. Premium Solo Balcony for 2,648.25 €. However, for 11 nights in May with Celtic rhythms and legends, I booked a Premium Solo interior cabin for 1,650 €, still with the 25% discount. Currently, the standard sea-view cabin plus solo is at 1,792 € + 99 €. And until yesterday, I could get a 20% discount. Basically, they adjust prices based on occupancy, just like the others.
no per person 😕
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
CFC's shareholder is becoming a minority stakeholder, and the new Ambassador group resulting from the merger will include 3 ships: the Renaissance (CFC), the Ambience (dating from 1991), and the Ambition (dating from 1999, formerly the Costa Neoriviera).
This doesn’t bode well—the Renaissance will head to the Caribbean for the winter, meaning fewer departures in Europe.
At Christmas and New Year’s, it was fully booked but with plenty of hiccups...
It was hard to imagine a long-term future for this new company, which was piling up setbacks and disappointing many passengers.
Let’s hope this solution saves them from the worst, especially for those with ongoing bookings.
An old boat, with high prices and service below what was promised, isn’t a recipe for success.
Catherine
Hello,
Thanks for the information.
We’re supposed to travel with CFC at the end of March. Let’s hope the work on the boat is finished by then. We’ll see how it goes based on previous departures for those doing the northern lights.
Have a great weekend and HAPPY NEW YEAR to everyone! Mum49
Hello, we’ve just returned from a 2-week cruise on CFC’s "Renaissance," where we spent both New Year’s Eves. The ship was fully booked for those two cruises, as well as the Iberian Flavors cruise in September. However, back in 2023, we were only 450 passengers on the Istanbul-Athens-Thessaloniki-Santorini route, and it was truly amazing—fewer people meant no waiting, lovely staff, high-quality shows, and so on. So, it wasn’t all negative. But I’m worried that this partnership with the English company might strip away the French authenticity of the ship. The massive ships like COSTA or MSC (with 6,000 passengers) just don’t appeal to us. For us "seniors," the calm of the "Renaissance" suited us perfectly.
hi
could you tell me what you did during your layover in Thessaloniki?
Thanks 😉
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
I remember walking around the boat from a tower, the olive and ouzo market!, and climbing the meteors of Volos. By the beach, after an equestrian statue, there was a structure of umbrellas hung together a few meters above the ground. Also, on the main street, a delicious ice cream shop!!
Thanks 😉
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
HELLO
Could you tell us a bit more about your end-of-year trip?
We really wanted to do the Christmas cruise, but the boat was fully booked until 10 days before the holidays. When they finally released the last cabins that became available, we’d already booked elsewhere because we’d given up hope...
I saw that CFC is running the KINGS AND EMPERORS cruise again at the end of August, which is why I’m asking. I’d also like to know if the services offered were actually delivered (given the various hiccups mentioned above...).
Thanks for your feedback! Happy New Year to you and all the cruisers out there.
gg
Good evening Gilberte, We took advantage of a special offer through Croisière-Club (500 euros) for a week in an inside cabin. Great shows—even though the ship was full, there was no waiting at the restaurants (we had a spot at the second seating) by keeping the same table at Vatel. Festive menus with lobster, foie gras, etc. Christmas Eve featured a "Santa Claus" arriving by boat, much to the kids' delight—the ship was decorated with Christmas trees, and all the friendly, smiling staff (80% French-speaking) wore elf hats! First week: Marseille-Genoa-Livorno (Florence)-Elba.
Good evening Gilberte, We had taken advantage of a promo for these two weeks thanks to Croisière-Club: 500 euros per person for an inside cabin per week. The ship was fully decorated for Christmas, with friendly, smiling staff who spoke 80% French. Six festive, high-quality menus at the Vatel restaurant, where we kept our table throughout the two weeks. Entertaining shows, orchestras, and musicians in the lounges—a large free library, board games, and an animation team organizing various quizzes. On the 12th deck, you could dance to 80s-90s music. We took the first week heading to Genoa-Livorno (Florence)-Elba-Civitavecchia (Rome)-Olbia (Sardinia)-Ajaccio (Corsica)-Marseille on 12/29, then set off for Sète-Barcelona-Valencia-Palma de Mallorca-Mahón (Menorca), arriving back in Marseille on January 5, 2025. No bad surprises. Drinks aren’t included (separate package), but at the self-service, there are free soda fountains for sparkling and still water, as well as tea, coffee, etc. A large table with cakes, desserts, cheeses, and ice cream is available at every meal and snack time.
The Renaissance went into dry dock in Germany to switch to a more eco-friendly engine and for some plumbing and AC repairs. Anyway, if you have any other questions, don’t hesitate! Best regards,
Good evening Gilberte, We had taken advantage of a promo for these two weeks thanks to Croisière-Club: 500 euros per person for an inside cabin per week. The ship was fully decorated for Christmas, with friendly, smiling staff who spoke 80% French. Six festive, high-quality menus at the Vatel restaurant, where we kept our table throughout the two weeks. Entertaining shows, orchestras, and musicians in the lounges—a large free library, board games, and an animation team organizing various quizzes. On the 12th deck, you could dance to 80s-90s music. We took the first week heading to Genoa-Livorno (Florence)-Elba-Civitavecchia (Rome)-Olbia (Sardinia)-Ajaccio (Corsica)-Marseille on 12/29, then set off for Sète-Barcelona-Valencia-Palma de Mallorca-Mahón (Menorca), arriving back in Marseille on January 5, 2025. No bad surprises. Drinks aren’t included (separate package), but at the self-service, there are free soda fountains for sparkling and still water, as well as tea, coffee, etc. A large table with cakes, desserts, cheeses, and ice cream is available at every meal and snack time.
The Renaissance went into dry dock in Germany to switch to a more eco-friendly engine and for some plumbing and AC repairs. Anyway, if you have any other questions, don’t hesitate! Best regards,
Thanks for your feedback on the Renaissance.
I really regret not being able to do the Christmas cruise that tempted me so much, but the cabins that became available were only freed up at the last minute, so we’d already made other plans.
Still, I read some negative comments after that cruise, but hey, everyone’s opinions differ based on their own habits. I have to say that the plumbing issues I’ve already experienced on another ship kinda put me off...
Just a matter of luck, I guess.
Anyway, thanks for your reply.
gg
Like you, I was on this ship for the New Year's cruise: 755 € per person for an outside cabin on deck 4—quiet, well-located, and very spacious. It’s really not too expensive, and I found the cruise very enjoyable, with an excellent value for money: excellent meals at Vatel and the buffet, a calm and relaxing ship, fun shows, etc. (Small detail, but it’s really nice to have REAL free espressos during meals and breakfast!)
I’ve been on quite a few cruises (over thirty!!!) and can easily compare with other ships. Personally, I think the *Renaissance* is a very pleasant ship to sail on.
I’ve been on quite a few cruises (over thirty!!!) and can easily compare with other ships. Personally, I think the *Renaissance* is a very pleasant ship to sail on.
Hi "Jammarclable and Clown83,
Thanks to both of you for your feedback on the cruises you’ve taken with CFC. For us, it’ll be our first time with them, though we’re quite familiar with "Croisières de France," which has a similar vibe. Fingers crossed that the cruises planned for February/March 2025 go ahead after the Renaissance is dry-docked to fix the various issues. MUM49
Thanks to both of you for your feedback on the cruises you’ve taken with CFC. For us, it’ll be our first time with them, though we’re quite familiar with "Croisières de France," which has a similar vibe. Fingers crossed that the cruises planned for February/March 2025 go ahead after the Renaissance is dry-docked to fix the various issues. MUM49
Good evening Gilberte, We had taken advantage of a promo through Croisière-Club (500 euros) for a week in an inside cabin. Great shows—even though the ship was full, no waiting at the restaurants (seats at the second service) while keeping the same table at Vatel. Festive menus, lobster-foie gras, etc. Christmas Eve with the "Santa Claus" arriving by boat for the kids' delight—the ship was decorated with Christmas trees, and all the friendly, smiling staff, speaking French at 80%, were wearing elf hats! First week: Marseille-Genoa-Livorno (Florence)-Elba
Good evening Gilberte, We had taken advantage of a promo for these two weeks through Croisière-Club: 500 euros per person for an inside cabin per week. The ship was fully decorated for Christmas—friendly, smiling staff speaking 80% French. Six festive, high-quality menus at the Vatel restaurant, where we kept our table throughout the two weeks, plus entertaining shows, orchestras, and musicians in the lounges—a large free library, board games, and an animation team organizing various quizzes. On the 12th deck, you could dance to 80s-90s music. We took the first week heading to Genoa-Livorno (Florence)-Elba-Civitavecchia (Rome)-Olbia (Sardinia)-Ajaccio (Corsica)-Marseille on 12/29, then departure for Sète-Barcelona-Valencia-Palma de Majorca-Mahon (Minorca), arriving in Marseille on January 5, 2025. No bad surprises. Drinks aren’t included (separate package), but at the self-service, the sparkling and still water dispensers are free, as are tea, coffee, etc. A large table of cakes, desserts, cheeses, and ice cream at every meal and snack time. The Renaissance went to Germany for dry dock to change to a more eco-friendly engine and some repairs, including plumbing and AC. Anyway, if you have any other questions, don’t hesitate. Best regards
Hello, For us, it was our first time with CFC. We were there from December 22 to January 5. The plus side is that the clientele was mostly French (no shouting or over-the-top behavior like with Italians, and especially no cutting in line). Meals at the restaurant or self-service were quite good, except that every day there were missing glasses, cups, spoons, and for breakfast, it was tough—either the hot chocolate or the warm milk was missing, etc. Not a big deal, but it happened every day. And if you’re staying for two weeks, you have to have breakfast before 8:30 AM like the departing guests, otherwise, there’s nothing left at the self-service—and of course, no warning the night before. Despite the kindness of the servers, both at the bars and restaurants, there were a lot of oversights or mistakes—poor management, understaffing, or beginners who weren’t quite pros yet, but they’ll get there. The seared foie gras was no bigger than my thumb, and the lobster claw was odd (very odd), but otherwise, it was fine. The main issue was the heating or AC, which didn’t work or worked poorly. One day it was too cold, and the next night, it was impossible to sleep because of the unbearable heat. The improvements or repairs will surely fix this problem. The shows were good, even if the same dancers, singers, and musicians performed for two weeks. But they were talented! We’ll definitely book another cruise with CFC, probably to Iceland. What worries me a bit is their partnership with an English company. To be continued
Good evening Gilberte, We had taken advantage of a promo for these two weeks through Croisière-Club: 500 euros per person for an inside cabin per week. The ship was fully decorated for Christmas—friendly, smiling staff speaking 80% French. Six festive, high-quality menus at the Vatel restaurant, where we kept our table throughout the two weeks, plus entertaining shows, orchestras, and musicians in the lounges—a large free library, board games, and an animation team organizing various quizzes. On the 12th deck, you could dance to 80s-90s music. We took the first week heading to Genoa-Livorno (Florence)-Elba-Civitavecchia (Rome)-Olbia (Sardinia)-Ajaccio (Corsica)-Marseille on 12/29, then departure for Sète-Barcelona-Valencia-Palma de Majorca-Mahon (Minorca), arriving in Marseille on January 5, 2025. No bad surprises. Drinks aren’t included (separate package), but at the self-service, the sparkling and still water dispensers are free, as are tea, coffee, etc. A large table of cakes, desserts, cheeses, and ice cream at every meal and snack time. The Renaissance went to Germany for dry dock to change to a more eco-friendly engine and some repairs, including plumbing and AC. Anyway, if you have any other questions, don’t hesitate. Best regards
Hello, For us, it was our first time with CFC. We were there from December 22 to January 5. The plus side is that the clientele was mostly French (no shouting or over-the-top behavior like with Italians, and especially no cutting in line). Meals at the restaurant or self-service were quite good, except that every day there were missing glasses, cups, spoons, and for breakfast, it was tough—either the hot chocolate or the warm milk was missing, etc. Not a big deal, but it happened every day. And if you’re staying for two weeks, you have to have breakfast before 8:30 AM like the departing guests, otherwise, there’s nothing left at the self-service—and of course, no warning the night before. Despite the kindness of the servers, both at the bars and restaurants, there were a lot of oversights or mistakes—poor management, understaffing, or beginners who weren’t quite pros yet, but they’ll get there. The seared foie gras was no bigger than my thumb, and the lobster claw was odd (very odd), but otherwise, it was fine. The main issue was the heating or AC, which didn’t work or worked poorly. One day it was too cold, and the next night, it was impossible to sleep because of the unbearable heat. The improvements or repairs will surely fix this problem. The shows were good, even if the same dancers, singers, and musicians performed for two weeks. But they were talented! We’ll definitely book another cruise with CFC, probably to Iceland. What worries me a bit is their partnership with an English company. To be continued
Let’s hope the cruises scheduled for February/March 2025 will go ahead after the Renaissance is taken into dry dock to fix the various issues.
MUM49
Hi, In February 2025, the Renaissance is still undergoing technical work in Bremerhaven. Cruises are only expected to resume in March. Best regards
Hi, In February 2025, the Renaissance is still undergoing technical work in Bremerhaven. Cruises are only expected to resume in March. Best regards
Hello,
We’re back from the "Legend of the Vikings" cruise from March 31, 2025, to April 11, 2025, departing from Le Havre. We booked the "Gares" parking online (53 €). Boarding was quick for us. Disembarking was a nightmare—over a 50-meter queue for a taxi (port to train station: 10 €). The ship is a bit aging in places (rust) but very clean. Our ocean-view cabin had a sofa, TV, and a bathtub with handles (not very practical for us). There are ocean-view cabins with showers marked with an * on the deck plan. We didn’t have any air conditioning issues. Shows were varied and high-quality, especially the dancers and singers. Lectures were great. Dinner at the restaurant had very slow service, so from the third night onward, we ate at the buffet for the rest of the cruise. As mentioned by others, water, fruit juice, coffee, tea, and hot chocolate were available at the buffet. Tea time was from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM. There were plenty of activities. Excursions bought on board cost about 20 € more per person compared to pre-booking prices. We enjoyed the French-speaking environment on board and the small number of passengers (936 people). There were kids and young couples, but mostly seniors. The staff was friendly. No intrusive music or constant announcements like on MSC or Costa—that was a relief. No casino (which we didn’t miss at all), but plenty of lounges, which was nice. A very relaxing cruise. Elevators at the back: 2 out of 4 working. At the front, 3 or even 4 out of 4 sometimes. Beautiful end to the day: Mum49
We’re back from the "Legend of the Vikings" cruise from March 31, 2025, to April 11, 2025, departing from Le Havre. We booked the "Gares" parking online (53 €). Boarding was quick for us. Disembarking was a nightmare—over a 50-meter queue for a taxi (port to train station: 10 €). The ship is a bit aging in places (rust) but very clean. Our ocean-view cabin had a sofa, TV, and a bathtub with handles (not very practical for us). There are ocean-view cabins with showers marked with an * on the deck plan. We didn’t have any air conditioning issues. Shows were varied and high-quality, especially the dancers and singers. Lectures were great. Dinner at the restaurant had very slow service, so from the third night onward, we ate at the buffet for the rest of the cruise. As mentioned by others, water, fruit juice, coffee, tea, and hot chocolate were available at the buffet. Tea time was from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM. There were plenty of activities. Excursions bought on board cost about 20 € more per person compared to pre-booking prices. We enjoyed the French-speaking environment on board and the small number of passengers (936 people). There were kids and young couples, but mostly seniors. The staff was friendly. No intrusive music or constant announcements like on MSC or Costa—that was a relief. No casino (which we didn’t miss at all), but plenty of lounges, which was nice. A very relaxing cruise. Elevators at the back: 2 out of 4 working. At the front, 3 or even 4 out of 4 sometimes. Beautiful end to the day: Mum49
Good evening,
A lot of people apparently got sick—was that the case on your cruise?
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
Good evening,
A lot of people were sniffling and coughing after 5 days on the cruise. I should mention that some people were coughing into their hands... didn’t disinfect their hands when entering the buffet or restaurant, and there were no masks on the buses during excursions or in the theater. We had nice weather except during the stop in Zeebrugge on 04/10/25. The cruise was from 03/31/25 to 04/11/25. Mum49
A lot of people were sniffling and coughing after 5 days on the cruise. I should mention that some people were coughing into their hands... didn’t disinfect their hands when entering the buffet or restaurant, and there were no masks on the buses during excursions or in the theater. We had nice weather except during the stop in Zeebrugge on 04/10/25. The cruise was from 03/31/25 to 04/11/25. Mum49
Some people have shared that COVID spread really fast because CFC warns that if you test positive, you’ll be confined to your cabin. As a result, no one wants to get tested 😕
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
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Je regarde pour une croisière dans le nordÀ votre avis laquelle est la plus intéressante ? Merci
hi there
Here’s the cruise schedule for 2026.
It’s a great way to get ideas and maybe even meet up with other members.
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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!
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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!
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Bonjour,
Nous voila de retour de cette croisière.
Embarquement à Dunkerque: les portes ouvraient à 12h environ, étant un peu en avance, je suis allée demander pour que mon mari PMR attende à l'intérieur plutôt que s/ son déambulateur dehors. Je l'ai donc laissé avec les 2 valises et nos 2 sacs à dos dans le petit hall pendant que j'allais garer le véhicule s/ le parking réservé avec CFC au tarif de 10 euros/ jour.
La navette qui devait reconduire les gens du parking au pavillon des maquettes devait arriver dans 5 minutes et au bout de 15 minutes toujours rien. Après 15 min d'attente j'ai vu un Mr qui partait à pieds et je lui ai demandé de l'accompagner. En 15 minutes nous étions arrivés et toujours pas vu de navette car elle nous aurait dépassé.Arrivée au pavillon des maquettes .
Mon mari avait déjà enregistré les valises avec l'aide d'1 personne de CFC.Restaient les formalités à remplir ce qui fut fait rapidement.Nous étions à bord à 12h15. Direction le buffet au pont 11 et attente de pouvoir accéder à la cabine dans 1 salon.
A 14h , découverte de la cabine balcon au pont 9 à l'arrière: spacieuse avec un grand balcon comparé à MSC/COSTA.
Etant à l'arrière, cabine 9202 , toujours un problème d'ascenseur le numéro 4: " car préference".
L'ascenseur numéro 2 s'arrête au pont 10...et l'ascenseur numéro 3 souvent en panne, il ne reste que le numéro 1 pour les PMR pour accéder au buffet pour les personnes ayant également du mal à monter les escaliers.A noter 1 seule enfant à bord et beaucoup de "cheveux gris".
JOUR 2: en mer. Beaucoup d'activités de proposées.
Jour 3: GOTEBORG ( Suède).soleil 19 degrés à 11h
Excursion prise avec CFC: Goteborg et Haga pour tous.
Visite interessante avec une guide TB. Le quartier HAGA à notre avis plein de pavés et rien de spécial et pas adapté aux personnes se déplaçant avec une canne ou fauteuil.Ascenseur numéro 3 en panne..
Jour 4: Copenhague15 degrés le matin, averses ap-midi.
Pas pris d'excursion ayant déjà fait escale avec CFC en 2025 et s/ les conseils des personnes de ce forum, nous avions pris le bus op-on/op-off face au bateau. Je suis allée quand même revoir la petite sirène .
Plus de TV, ascenseur réparé.
JOUR 5 : en mer , tj pas de TV
JOUR 6 : GDANSK ( Pologne).15 degrés pluie toute la journée.
Il y a 1 navette pour aller dans le C Ville.
Nous avons pris l'excursion:Panorama de Gdansk.
Le guide nous a laissé dans l'entrée du C Ville pour 45 minutes en nous donnant ce qu'il y avait à visiter.RV pour la suite des visites à 15h. Le bus est parti à 15h15 pour faire 10 km pour aller voir la Cathédrale d'Olivia .Nous y sommes arrivés à 16h16....le guide nous a dit que dans ce sens il y avait souvent des bouchons..Nous avons eu 10 min s/ place pour aller ensuite voir le phare et le monument de Westerplatte où là aussi nous avons eu 10 minutes s/ place.
Nous étions bcp à nous interroger pourquoi nous n'avions pas fait le circuit dans l'autre sens puisqu'il s'avait qu'il y aurait des bouchons...
Je suis allée à la réception me plaindre de cette organisation .La personne m'a lu le programme: nous devions commencer par le phare puis aller à la Cathédrale et y rester 30 min pour rejoindre le centre de Gdansk pour 1 courte promenade guidée avec un peu de temps libre pour acheter des souvenirs etc..
Le guide a fait tout le contraire de ce qui était prévu et pas de visite guidée puisqu'il nous a lâché dans la ville....
JOUR 7 : Ile de Bornholm (Danemark) 14 degrés quelques rayons de soleil
Nous avions vu dans les excursions qu'il y avait découverte de RONNE à pieds. Donc comme beaucoup nous avons visité par nous-mêmes. Il y avait 1 petit orchestre pour nous accueillir s/ le port et 2 personnes avec des plans de la ville. Nous avons pris la navette pour sortir du port, navette toutes les 15 min.Office du tourisme à côté du "shuttel bus". Visite agréable à notre rythme.
JOUR 8: KIEL ( Allemagne) 18-23 degrés, beau temps
Nous avons pris l'excursion KIEL pour tous. Guide TB et visites interessantes.
Le port est en ville et en 10 minutes nous sommes dans le CVille en suivant un trait bleu au sol depuis le port jusqu'au centre.Ascenseur 3 de nouveau bloqué...de nouveau la TV.
JOUR 9 : en mer; l'ascenseur 3 fonctionne
JOUR 10: en mer ; l'ascenseur 3 de nous veau en panne...
JOUR 11: débarquement à Dunkerque.
Les cabines doivent être libérées à 7h30.Buffet ouvert jusqu'à 9h.
Ascenseur numéro 1 "réquisitionné" , reste le 2 qui ne va pas jusqu'au 11... problème pour les PMR qui doivent traverser tout le pont 11 et essayer d'avoir un des 4 ascenseurs en fonction à l'avant avec bcp de monde à les utiliser.
Mon avis; escales interessantes.
Personnels à bord toujours aussi accueillants , souriants et parlant français pour la plupart.
Spectacles le soir de meilleure qualité qu'en Mars/Avril 2025 tant chanteurs-danseurs-animateurs et des costumes mieux..
Moins bien aimé ceux du "magicien".
Il y a eu 3 conférences à bord par une personne très cultivée mais qui débordait du sujet et trop historique à mon goût.Je n'ai pas assisté aux 2 autres, mon mari a suivi la 2ème mais pas la 3ème..
Pour cette croisière il y avait le thème du Bridge mais nous ne sommes pas joueurs ni intéressés.
Nous n'avions pas pris de forfait boissons à bord , il y a l'eau à disposition, café, thé, tisanes.
Nous avons eu un problème d'infiltration d'eau dans la cabine la veille du débarquement.Nous l'avons signalé et une fois le personnel technique passé ( avec traducteur ne parlant pas anglais), on nous a demandé de laisser la cabine pendant quelque temps pour la réparation.Nous sommes allés dans un salon et au bout d'1h30 je suis allée aux nouvelle à la réception. Réparation + longue que prévue...il fallait changer de cabine.....pas évident la veille du débarquement. Plus de cabine balcon disponible, nous avons eu 1 vue mer la 6075 avec baignoire ( impossible de l'utiliser pour nous deux). Nous avons donc fait nos valises , pris 1 douche dans notre cabine et nous sommes descendus dans la nouvelle.Bruits de chaises jusqu'à 0h30 car cabine sous un salon et un bruit continuel de ventilation dans le couloir.....le sommeil a été difficile à trouver. Débarquement: bien organisé. Nous avons été aidés pour le transport des 2 valises + sacs dans la salle d'attente le temps que je prenne la navette pour aller récupérer le véhicule. Guylène
Nous avons eu un problème d'infiltration d'eau dans la cabine la veille du débarquement.Nous l'avons signalé et une fois le personnel technique passé ( avec traducteur ne parlant pas anglais), on nous a demandé de laisser la cabine pendant quelque temps pour la réparation.Nous sommes allés dans un salon et au bout d'1h30 je suis allée aux nouvelle à la réception. Réparation + longue que prévue...il fallait changer de cabine.....pas évident la veille du débarquement. Plus de cabine balcon disponible, nous avons eu 1 vue mer la 6075 avec baignoire ( impossible de l'utiliser pour nous deux). Nous avons donc fait nos valises , pris 1 douche dans notre cabine et nous sommes descendus dans la nouvelle.Bruits de chaises jusqu'à 0h30 car cabine sous un salon et un bruit continuel de ventilation dans le couloir.....le sommeil a été difficile à trouver. Débarquement: bien organisé. Nous avons été aidés pour le transport des 2 valises + sacs dans la salle d'attente le temps que je prenne la navette pour aller récupérer le véhicule. Guylène
Bonjour,
Nous allons faire 1 croisière vers l'Europe du Nord avec escale à SOUTHAMPTON.
Nous aimerions aller visiter le site de Stonehedge.
Est-il possible d'y aller par ses propres moyens , ( mon mari est PMR), car l'excursion proposée par MSC avec Salisbury est proposée à 127 euros/pers.
Il y aura aussi 1 escale à Rotterdam et il semblerait qu'aux alentours il y ait un "village miniature à visiter". Est-ce que l'un ou l'une d'entre vous l'auriez visité et par quels moyens.
Merci beaucoup pour vos conseils. Mum49
Si vous voyagez sur le Costa Diadema du 17 au 28 Octobre 2026 pour Lisbonne, Nous pouvons nous rencontrer autour d'un verre. Partager nos expériences de croisiéristes, une excursion, une 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.
Hi everyone on the cruising forum,
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.
https://www.latitudeblanche.com/voyages-grandnord-polarfront/
I already posted a similar message here 2-3 months ago, and it mysteriously disappeared... ??
Hoping for a response this time.
Best to all,
Puma2A
...
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.
https://www.latitudeblanche.com/voyages-grandnord-polarfront/
I already posted a similar message here 2-3 months ago, and it mysteriously disappeared... ??
Hoping for a response this time.
Best to all,
Puma2A
...
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! 😐
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
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!
Hi there,
Do you have a hotel near the cruise port (or easy to reach by metro with luggage) to recommend? I’m planning to spend two days there before boarding.
Thanks in advance! Claudine
Do you have a hotel near the cruise port (or easy to reach by metro with luggage) to recommend? I’m planning to spend two days there before boarding.
Thanks in advance! Claudine
Hello,
My husband, our two teens, and I are going on a cruise on the COSTA Esmeralda at the beginning of July. We’re thinking of exploring the ports on our own. Do any of you have recent experiences or tips to share? Are there shuttles between the port and the city center? Are they free? Looking forward to hearing from you.
My husband, our two teens, and I are going on a cruise on the COSTA Esmeralda at the beginning of July. We’re thinking of exploring the ports on our own. Do any of you have recent experiences or tips to share? Are there shuttles between the port and the city center? Are they free? Looking forward to hearing from you.
Hi, can you eat in the evening at the Costa Smeralda’s cafeteria, or do you have to dine at the restaurant? Thanks for your reply.
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Hi everyone,
As promised, here’s my review of the cruise I took from the 5th to the 19th on the MSC Virtuosa.
As you know, I had initially booked a cruise with Mein Schiff departing from Dubai (from Dubai to Cape Town). It was a 22-day cruise. Due to the issues in the Persian Gulf, my cruise was canceled by Mein Schiff.
So, we started looking for a Plan B because we really wanted to go. Especially my wife, who had just had a minor procedure and needed some rest. Since she had already taken time off, she was determined to travel. However, we were looking for an affordable Plan B since we weren’t sure when Mein Schiff or the airline would reimburse us.
While browsing online, I found a 15-day cruise departing from Pointe-à-Pitre (including flights, transfers, the cruise, and drinks) for a price of 1,200 € in a Fantastica balcony cabin. We thought, *Why not?*
I should mention that I’m not usually a big fan of MSC. My last experience with them was post-Covid (I took two cruises, one in 2021 and another in 2022), and it was honestly a disaster. We didn’t want to repeat that, but after talking to Catherine, who told me she was very happy with a short Christmas cruise, we decided to give it a try.
I have to say, I was left speechless. Honestly, the cruise was absolutely perfect. There’s nothing to complain about (or just a few minor details). In terms of service and food, I felt like I was on a premium cruise line. I’d even say MSC has nothing to envy from some of those companies. While premium lines like Holland, Celebrity, and Royal are cutting back on services, I think MSC has made huge improvements. Seriously, I wasn’t expecting this at all. You’ll see what I mean as we chat more.
I won’t do a full review like I usually do because there weren’t many stops: 1. We boarded in Pointe-à-Pitre 2. We stopped in Saint-Martin 3. Then it was a direct crossing to the Azores...
This cruise was really about relaxing, even if it’s not the kind of trip we usually take.
First off, I’m not a big fan of "flight and cruise" packages. I asked if we could leave two days early, but they said it wasn’t possible. We had to take the flight, then the bus, and board the ship directly.
It’s not really my thing, but given the price we paid and since we really wanted to relax, we thought, *Why not?*
Here’s the itinerary:
Boarding in Pointe-à-Pitre Saint-Martin Five days at sea The Azores Four days at sea Hamburg One day at sea Le Havre
But as I mentioned, it wasn’t about the itinerary. It was really about taking a break and unwinding. Honestly, I came back thrilled.
Departure and boarding details to come
As promised, here’s my review of the cruise I took from the 5th to the 19th on the MSC Virtuosa.
As you know, I had initially booked a cruise with Mein Schiff departing from Dubai (from Dubai to Cape Town). It was a 22-day cruise. Due to the issues in the Persian Gulf, my cruise was canceled by Mein Schiff.
So, we started looking for a Plan B because we really wanted to go. Especially my wife, who had just had a minor procedure and needed some rest. Since she had already taken time off, she was determined to travel. However, we were looking for an affordable Plan B since we weren’t sure when Mein Schiff or the airline would reimburse us.
While browsing online, I found a 15-day cruise departing from Pointe-à-Pitre (including flights, transfers, the cruise, and drinks) for a price of 1,200 € in a Fantastica balcony cabin. We thought, *Why not?*
I should mention that I’m not usually a big fan of MSC. My last experience with them was post-Covid (I took two cruises, one in 2021 and another in 2022), and it was honestly a disaster. We didn’t want to repeat that, but after talking to Catherine, who told me she was very happy with a short Christmas cruise, we decided to give it a try.
I have to say, I was left speechless. Honestly, the cruise was absolutely perfect. There’s nothing to complain about (or just a few minor details). In terms of service and food, I felt like I was on a premium cruise line. I’d even say MSC has nothing to envy from some of those companies. While premium lines like Holland, Celebrity, and Royal are cutting back on services, I think MSC has made huge improvements. Seriously, I wasn’t expecting this at all. You’ll see what I mean as we chat more.
I won’t do a full review like I usually do because there weren’t many stops: 1. We boarded in Pointe-à-Pitre 2. We stopped in Saint-Martin 3. Then it was a direct crossing to the Azores...
This cruise was really about relaxing, even if it’s not the kind of trip we usually take.
First off, I’m not a big fan of "flight and cruise" packages. I asked if we could leave two days early, but they said it wasn’t possible. We had to take the flight, then the bus, and board the ship directly.
It’s not really my thing, but given the price we paid and since we really wanted to relax, we thought, *Why not?*
Here’s the itinerary:
Boarding in Pointe-à-Pitre Saint-Martin Five days at sea The Azores Four days at sea Hamburg One day at sea Le Havre
But as I mentioned, it wasn’t about the itinerary. It was really about taking a break and unwinding. Honestly, I came back thrilled.
Departure and boarding details to come
Bonsoir
L'eau sur les lavabos des cabines est-elle potable ?
L'eau sur les lavabos des cabines est-elle potable ?
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.
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,
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 everyone,
Would you have any tips for excursions on the MSC Splendida cruise: Marseille / Livorno / Cagliari / Palermo / Malta / Barcelona
Is it possible to do some excursions on our own?
Thanks in advance,
Have a great evening
Patrick
Would you have any tips for excursions on the MSC Splendida cruise: Marseille / Livorno / Cagliari / Palermo / Malta / Barcelona
Is it possible to do some excursions on our own?
Thanks in advance,
Have a great evening
Patrick
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