Je suis bien d’accord avec votre analyse, malheureusement, Princess ce n’est plus ce que c’était. En 2016 nous avions eu un lit complètement défoncé dans lequel nous avons très mal dormi. Au début ils nous ont fait croire qu’ils allaient nous changer le matelas, pour nous dire quelques jours plus tard qu’ils n’avaient pas de matelas en réserve… C’est une des raison qui nous a poussée à débarquer un jour plus tôt au Havre, ce qui a généré nos problèmes avec Air France, à lire ICI.
Croisière de radins
Sur ce point c’est ce que nous constatons de plus en plus sur tous les navires de toutes les compagnies (sauf all inclusive, of course).
quand on est presque les seuls à boire un verre, ça n'est pas très rigolo...
Avant d'écrire Princess ce n'est plus ce que c'était , depuis une croisière en 2016 c'est votre avis personnel mais n'en faite pas une généralité.
Ma dernière croisière avec eux date du début de l'année et l'ensemble des passagers trouvait la qualité réhaussée .
Le matelas défoncé , vous êtes sûre que c'était uniquement le vôtre ? on peut avoir des sensibilités dorsales différentes.
Et bien sûr encore AF....
Avant d'écrire Princess ce n'est plus ce que c'était, depuis une croisière en 2016 c'est votre avis personnel mais n'en faite pas une généralité.
Bien entendu que c'est mon avis personnel puisque je réponds à IdéePas pour lui dire que je partage son avis.
Ma dernière croisière avec eux date du début de l'année et l'ensemble des passagers trouvait la qualité réhaussée.
Comme quoi elle en a besoin ! 😉
Le matelas défoncé, vous êtes sûre que c'était uniquement le vôtre ? on peut avoir des sensibilités dorsales différentes.
Pour moi un lit qui fait des vagues comme celui, c'est un lit défoncé, je n'ai jamais vu un lit en si mauvais état sur aucune autre croisière.
Et bien sûr encore AF....
Et oui, j'ose parler de votre petit chouchou comme vous n'aimez pas... Vous m'en voyez désolée mais comme pour le lit, et comme à mon habitude je m'en tiens aux faits. 😄
Personnellement Princess a réellement essayé de régler le problème et ne l'a jamais nié. Des techniciens sont venus en pleine nuit tenter d'arrêter le bruit.
En mars au Brésil, MSC avait clairement tenté de nous balader en nous faisant croire à l'installation d'une porte de douche manquante. Porte qui n'a été installée qu'après l'intervention de notre agent de voyage.
Ici rien de tel et Princess a immédiatement agi. Malheureusement le problème n'était pas clair, personne ne trouvait l'explication à ce bruit qui est arrivé au beau milieu de la croisière Sans aucune explication.
Les choses de sont évidemment gâtées quand nous avons commencé à parler argent. La compensation a été rapidement promise mais son montant est resté inconnu jusqu'à ce que nous menacions de procès... Bon ceci dit une fois obtenue elle était des plus correcte et largement au-dessus de nos espérances.
Concernant le bruit nous étions seulement 4 cabines concernées, toutes situées au milieu du navire.
Pour le buffet, celui-ci était de qualité mais le choix était très réduit. Je ne connais pas Costa mais le choix sur MSC est clairement plus important. De moindre qualité certes, mais plus important.
Princess a l'avantage de dédommager ses passagers en cas de problème. C'est une consolation. Pour notre lit "à vagues" ils nous avaient octroyé un avoir de 600...$ ou €, je ne me souviens plus, à valoir sur une prochaine croisière dans l'année qui suivait. Mais nous ne sommes pas repartis avec eux cette année là.
Je ne partage pas cette appréciation. Chaque buffet a une quinzaine de présentoirs réfrigérés avec dans chacun quatre à huit plats différents, ce qui fait au total 90 à 120 plats différents !!
C'est bien loin de ce que j'ai pu voir sur l'Armonia et sur le Magnifica.
Evidemment tout cela peut varier d'une période à l'autre, et chacun peut aimer ou pas un certain type de nourriture.
Nous faisons la même croisière que vous départ le 16 Aout.
J'ai une question sur les forfaits boissons.
Je ne comprends pas la mention "Frais de service en plus"... Cela signifie t'il que si vous avez un forfait, vous devait payer les 15% a chaque verre tout de même ?
J'ai également lu que l'on pouvait prendre un forfait pour 2 ... Pouvez vous me confirmer ?
Enfin, j'ai lu que l'on pouvait se soustraire à l'obligation de payer les pourboires et donner un petit billet au personnel nous même. Est ce vrai ?
Bonsoir Virginie,
Frais de service en plus : au prix affiché est ajouté sur toutes les prestations du bateau une taxe de service (c'est sur Princess comme sur toutes les compagnies, sauf que chez eux, ce n'est pas 15% mais 18 %)
On ne peut pas prendre un forfait pour deux . Sur n'importe quel bateau, les forfaits se prennent par cabine.
On ne peut pas ne pas payer les taxes de service, ce n'est que chez MSC que cela peut se faire. Malgré cela, cela ne vous dispense pas d'un petit billet aux personnels dont vous avez été satisfait .
Bonjour Alain
De retour du Crown Princess et après quelques jours pour reprendre le rythme de la maison.
On a passé une excellente croisière a bord de ce navire dont la conception ressemble a ceux de Costa du moins le Favolosa pour les couleurs et apprécié les repas ainsi que la vie a bord, avec beaucoup de calme et de convivialité entre passagers.
On a pas eu de problème pour ce faire comprendre a bord malgré notre anglais basique et Yolanda hôtesse espagnole et française nous a donné les bonnes informations pour les excursions et la vie a bord.
Pour les points forts on a eu la chance d'être surclassé en cabine balcon au pont 15 dans une très belle cabine, un bon lit et avec un cabinier super, pour les repas ils sont de bonnes qualités et on a eu droit aux Saint Jacques, homards et filets de bœufs au restaurant et des buffets très variés ou il faut reconnaitre que c'est au dessus de ce que proposent Costa ou MSC.
On a bien aimé les escales les temps pour visiter sont large et laissent le temps de visiter sans stress. On a pris deux excusions du bateau a Stonehenge et au lac du Loch Ness, notre escale préférée est celle de Colb ou on a passé une bonne journée avec le soleil et les irlandais qui étaient de sortie ce dimanche.
Pour les points négatifs on était 68 Français a bord et peu de choses sont prévus pour nous hormis les menus du restaurant et notre hôtesses Yolanda qui a fait du mieux possible, les animations sont pas terrible avec un pianiste vraiment pas bon et les deux violonistes moyen sauf un couple de chanteur dans le bar Weelhousse qui ont fait de belles prestations, les spectacles eux aussi n'ont rien a voir avec ceux de MSC qui sont eux beaucoup plus qualitatif , seul celui du dernier soir avec une bonne soprano était de belle qualité.
Il faut aussi remarquer que a bord a partir de 23 heures le soir le bateau est vide et sans animations un vrai désert, a priori les Américains se couche tôt.
On a eu une mer calme du début a la fin et une météo plutôt correct avec seulement la matinée a Belfast sous la pluie et on a donc bien profité de ces belles villes.
Merci Alain pour tes infos qui nous on bien aidée et permis de vivre un belle croisière je referais sans aucun problème une croisière avec Princess.
c'est la première fois que je post sur un forum spécialisé dans les voyages et même si je lis de temps en temps certains articles, je voulais vous félicitez pour votre compte rendu très instructif et très bien détaillé, depuis j'ai visité d'autres posts comme celui de Cathielescot et je peux vous dire que vous m'avez emballé pour un projet croisière dans cette partie de l'Europe.
Cependant j'aurais une ou deux questions a vous posez
pour l'Irlande et le royaume-unis faut-il un visa ?
concernant ce voyage la compagnie Princess-cruises vous a t-elle demandé un certificat de vaccination a jour comme le demande certaine autorités Américaines de temps a autres.
Bonjour Gab,
Pas besoin de visa pour l'Irlande, ni non plus pour le Royaume Uni, à moins que M.Johnson invente un nouveau truc pour emm..der les Européens.
Pas besoin non plus de certificat de vaccination pour cet itinéraire.
Bonne croisière
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bonjour,
je pars de hambourg pour islande fin juillet. le bateau arrive a Reykjavik le mardi 4 aout 8H e voudrai reserve une excursion en journée type golden circle, secret lagoon...les sites getyour guide et autre annononcent des dparts à 8h du matin ....Si vous avez deja utilisé ces sites avec bateau MSC precioza, pouvez vous me dire comment m y prendre !
merci 😉
allyMB007
Hello,
We’re back from this cruise.
Boarding in Dunkirk: The doors opened around 12 PM. Since we were a bit early, I asked if my husband, who uses a walker, could wait inside instead of outside. I left him with the two suitcases and our two backpacks in the small hall while I parked the car in the reserved CFC parking lot for 10 € per day.
The shuttle that was supposed to take people from the parking lot to the model pavilion was supposed to arrive in 5 minutes, but after 15 minutes, nothing. After waiting 15 minutes, I saw a man walking and asked if I could follow him. In 15 minutes, we arrived, and still no sign of the shuttle—it must have passed us. Arrived at the model pavilion.
My husband had already checked in the suitcases with the help of a CFC staff member. The remaining formalities were completed quickly. We were on board by 12:15 PM. Headed to the buffet on deck 11 and waited in a lounge to access our cabin.
At 2 PM, we discovered our balcony cabin on deck 9 at the rear: spacious with a large balcony compared to MSC/COSTA.
Since we were at the rear, cabin 9202, there was always an issue with elevator number 4: "priority."
Elevator number 2 stops at deck 10... and elevator number 3 was often out of order, leaving only number 1 for those with mobility issues to reach the buffet, especially for people who struggle with stairs. Note: only one child on board and lots of "gray hair."
DAY 2: At sea. Lots of activities offered.
Day 3: GOTHENBURG (Sweden). Sunny, 19°C at 11 AM.
Excursion booked with CFC: Gothenburg and Haga for all.
Interesting visit with a great guide. The HAGA district, in our opinion, is full of cobblestones and nothing special, not suitable for people using a cane or wheelchair. Elevator number 3 was out of order again.
Day 4: Copenhagen. 15°C in the morning, showers in the afternoon.
We didn’t book an excursion since we’d already stopped here with CFC in 2025, and based on advice from this forum, we took the hop-on/hop-off bus right in front of the ship. I still went to see the Little Mermaid again.
No TV, but the elevator was fixed.
DAY 5: At sea. Still no TV.
DAY 6: GDANSK (Poland). 15°C, rain all day.
There’s a shuttle to get to the city center.
We took the excursion: Panorama of Gdansk.
The guide left us at the entrance of the city center for 45 minutes, telling us what to visit. Meet-up for the rest of the tour at 3 PM. The bus left at 3:15 PM to cover 10 km to see St. Mary’s Cathedral. We arrived at 4:16 PM... The guide said there are often traffic jams in that direction. We had 10 minutes on site before heading to see the lighthouse and the Westerplatte monument, where we also had 10 minutes.
Many of us wondered why we didn’t do the tour in the opposite direction since they knew there would be traffic...
I went to reception to complain about the organization. The staff member read me the program: we were supposed to start with the lighthouse, then go to the cathedral and stay for 30 minutes before heading to the center of Gdansk for a short guided walk with some free time to buy souvenirs, etc.
The guide did the complete opposite of what was planned and didn’t even give us a guided tour—just dropped us off in the city...
DAY 7: Bornholm Island (Denmark). 14°C, a few sunny spells.
We saw in the excursions that there was a walking tour of RØNNE. So, like many others, we explored on our own. There was a small orchestra welcoming us at the port and two people with city maps. We took the shuttle to leave the port—it ran every 15 minutes. The tourist office was next to the "shuttle bus." A pleasant visit at our own pace.
DAY 8: KIEL (Germany). 18–23°C, nice weather.
We took the "Kiel for all" excursion. Great guide and interesting visits.
The port is in the city, and in 10 minutes, we were in the city center by following a blue line on the ground from the port. Elevator 3 was stuck again... and the TV was back.
DAY 9: At sea. Elevator 3 works.
DAY 10: At sea. Elevator 3 is out of order again...
DAY 11: Disembarkation in Dunkirk.
Cabins had to be vacated by 7:30 AM. Buffet open until 9 AM.
Elevator number 1 was "reserved," leaving only number 2, which doesn’t go up to deck 11... a problem for people with mobility issues who had to cross the entire deck 11 and try to use one of the four working elevators at the front, which were crowded.
My opinion: Interesting stops.
The onboard staff were always welcoming, smiling, and mostly French-speaking.
Evening shows were better than in March/April 2025—better singers, dancers, and presenters, and the costumes were improved.
I liked the "magician" shows less.
There were three onboard lectures by a very cultured person, but they went off-topic and were too historical for my taste. I didn’t attend the other two; my husband went to the second but not the third.
For this cruise, there was a bridge theme, but we’re not players or interested.
We didn’t take a drink package on board—water, coffee, tea, and herbal teas were available.
We had a water leak in our cabin the night before disembarkation. We reported it, and after the technical staff came (with a translator who didn’t speak English), we were asked to leave the cabin for a while for repairs. We went to a lounge, and after 1.5 hours, I checked in at reception. The repair took longer than expected... we had to change cabins... not ideal the night before disembarkation. No balcony cabins were available, so we got an ocean-view cabin, 6075, with a bathtub (impossible for both of us to use). We packed our suitcases, took a shower in our cabin, and moved to the new one. Noise from chairs until 12:30 AM because the cabin was under a lounge, and constant ventilation noise in the hallway... sleep was hard to come by.
Disembarkation: Well organized. We were helped with transporting the two suitcases and bags to the waiting room while I took the shuttle to get the car.
Guylène
hi there
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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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
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.
Hi there, The day before boarding the Costa Favolosa for the Norwegian Fjords cruise departing from Hamburg, I'd like to book a hotel. Which one would be the most convenient location-wise relative to the port?
Thanks in advance for your reply.
I’m looking to get in touch with someone who’s been on an Arctic Cruise aboard the ship POLARFRONT, operated by the French company "LATITUDE BLANCHE", for some info.
Hi there, I was wondering if anyone has ever taken a cruise with this PO Cruise company.
Would love to hear your thoughts!
They’ve got some great itineraries for Norway.
Hello,
We’ll be sailing on the Renaissance with CFC to southern Norway from July 4 to 11, 2026, departing from Dunkirk (the cruise was booked through "Planète Croisière").
When entering some personal details or pre-selecting options on the CFC website, I’m wondering about the "optional" categories for drinks and WiFi.
I’m actually a bit surprised by these extra charges, as we weren’t used to them on other cruises (Australis in Patagonia; Hurtigruten’s Coastal Express in Norway and Alaska; Rivages du Monde in the Arctic or on the Douro River; a Nile river cruise in Egypt), where we sometimes had access to basic drinks at meals and free WiFi when near land.
Anyway, for those who’ve already taken a CFC cruise on the Renaissance, could you share some advice? Specifically about the most basic drink package, called "Fraîcheur" (238 € for two), which doesn’t seem to be described anywhere. The "Premium" package seems excessive (490 € for two for the week) for light drinkers.
As for WiFi, it’s 10 € per day per person. While I find that price acceptable for parking our car in Dunkirk, it feels overpriced here (especially since it was free on the Nordlys "Coastal Express" just 3 or 4 years ago).
So, I’d love to hear from experienced cruisers who’ve been on this ship!
Looking forward to seeing the excursion prices, which should be available soon! 😐
Hi there,
I’m considering a cruise on this ship in the recently introduced Yacht Club category.
Have any forum members tried it?
What are your thoughts? Positive or negative? Which cabins should we go for—or avoid?
We’re already familiar with the Yacht Clubs on the Splendida, Fantasia, Preziosa, and Divina series.
We weren’t as keen on the one on the Seashore—we found it too big.
Thanks in advance for your feedback!
Best,
Claudine
We're considering a new cruise soon and would like to try the Renaissance.
The uniqueness of the promenade cabins appeals to us, but could anyone give us some insights on the following points:
- Is the glass door sufficiently tinted to prevent outsiders from seeing into the cabin?
- Is the soundproofing good enough to block out conversations on the promenade deck?
Thanks in advance to anyone who can help!
My husband, our two teens, and I are going on a cruise on the COSTA Esmeralda at the beginning of July. We’re thinking of exploring the ports on our own. Do any of you have recent experiences or tips to share? Are there shuttles between the port and the city center? Are they free? Looking forward to hearing from you.
As promised, here’s my review of the cruise I took from the 5th to the 19th on the MSC Virtuosa.
As you know, I had initially booked a cruise with Mein Schiff departing from Dubai (from Dubai to Cape Town). It was a 22-day cruise. Due to the issues in the Persian Gulf, my cruise was canceled by Mein Schiff.
So, we started looking for a Plan B because we really wanted to go. Especially my wife, who had just had a minor procedure and needed some rest. Since she had already taken time off, she was determined to travel. However, we were looking for an affordable Plan B since we weren’t sure when Mein Schiff or the airline would reimburse us.
While browsing online, I found a 15-day cruise departing from Pointe-à-Pitre (including flights, transfers, the cruise, and drinks) for a price of 1,200 € in a Fantastica balcony cabin. We thought, *Why not?*
I should mention that I’m not usually a big fan of MSC. My last experience with them was post-Covid (I took two cruises, one in 2021 and another in 2022), and it was honestly a disaster. We didn’t want to repeat that, but after talking to Catherine, who told me she was very happy with a short Christmas cruise, we decided to give it a try.
I have to say, I was left speechless. Honestly, the cruise was absolutely perfect. There’s nothing to complain about (or just a few minor details). In terms of service and food, I felt like I was on a premium cruise line. I’d even say MSC has nothing to envy from some of those companies. While premium lines like Holland, Celebrity, and Royal are cutting back on services, I think MSC has made huge improvements. Seriously, I wasn’t expecting this at all. You’ll see what I mean as we chat more.
I won’t do a full review like I usually do because there weren’t many stops:
1. We boarded in Pointe-à-Pitre
2. We stopped in Saint-Martin
3. Then it was a direct crossing to the Azores...
This cruise was really about relaxing, even if it’s not the kind of trip we usually take.
First off, I’m not a big fan of "flight and cruise" packages. I asked if we could leave two days early, but they said it wasn’t possible. We had to take the flight, then the bus, and board the ship directly.
It’s not really my thing, but given the price we paid and since we really wanted to relax, we thought, *Why not?*
Here’s the itinerary:
Boarding in Pointe-à-Pitre
Saint-Martin
Five days at sea
The Azores
Four days at sea
Hamburg
One day at sea
Le Havre
But as I mentioned, it wasn’t about the itinerary. It was really about taking a break and unwinding. Honestly, I came back thrilled.
We’re stopping over in Rovinj this coming May, and since we’ve already visited the main sights (port, church, etc.), is there a walk we can do on our own—no boat needed—that would fill a morning?
Thanks to anyone who knows the area…
My wife and I are going on a cruise on the MS Vesteralen on August 4th. The ship stays close to the coast to deliver mail and packages. My wife is a musician and is sensitive to the movement of the boat. Which deck and cabin should we choose?
Hi there,
So, I booked this cruise...
I know CFC gets a lot of criticism—
- And that it’s not really like the ships I usually take.
But the destination really interested me...
So, I’m giving it a try...
I’m going in with an open mind, thinking I got a good deal, so I’m not expecting the same experience as when I travel with Yacht Club or The Haven.
We’ll see... soon!
hi, we’re going on a cruise with MSC Virtuosa in the Caribbean. Has anyone done this cruise before and could give us some tips for excursions on the different islands? Thanks for your help
😉Hi there,
A few months ago, CFC put the EN VOGUE experience on sale, departing from Dunkirk.
I booked this package to test the boat and onboard services for myself.
I’d read a lot of reviews mentioning numerous issues on board, so I wanted to see for myself what it was really like…
Okay, I’ll stop rambling…
The package included boarding at 6 PM on Friday, dinner, a show, an overnight stay, and breakfast.
We chose an interior cabin for this experience—since the boat wasn’t leaving the dock, we didn’t see the point in paying more… All in all, it cost 130 € per person.
My mom joined us; she got the same cabin for 130 € with no single occupancy supplement.
We’d checked in online to board faster.
We took the train to DUNKIRK, then a taxi to the shuttle pavilion—7 € for the ride.
When we arrived at the pavilion, we were told to wait because there was a connection issue with check-in. Great start…
After about ten minutes, we were finally allowed to proceed.
At the counter, they said they didn’t have our cabin cards and no record of our check-in… Very odd.
With no solution, they put us on the bus and said we’d sort it out at reception. Perfect.
We went through security, and they confiscated our water bottles—never seen that before! Then they said my mom had a corkscrew in her bag, so they searched it… but there was no corkscrew. Total amateur hour… They eventually dropped it.
We got on the bus for a ten-minute ride…
We boarded the ship with a crew member and headed to reception.
Turns out, we weren’t the only ones in this situation.
The nightmare began… Only two staff members were handling all the issues, and everything seemed complicated.
They told my mom her cabin had been given to someone else 😲.
That was the last straw…
It took forever—they had to redo the entire check-in.
Finally, they told my mom her cabin was good to go; they’d mixed her up with someone else… After a solid half-hour, we could finally head to our cabin.
I’m determined to test everything: the pool, jacuzzi, show, restaurant, spa, etc…
TO BE CONTINUED
Hi,
We received a promotion from our CFC agency offering cruises at up to 40-100% off, and among other details: CFC organizes parking for departures from Dunkirk.
"Unattended parking located about 12 minutes away, fenced off with barriers, at a rate of 10 € per day. Drop off passengers and luggage at the Model Pavilion, and a CFC shuttle will take you from the parking lot to the Model Pavilion every 15-20 minutes. Same for disembarkation. You can book through your agency or on their website. No refunds if the booking is canceled; payment is due at reservation."
Have a great day,
Guylène
PS: Personally, we’d rather keep our vehicle in a free, supervised parking lot and take a taxi to the Model Pavilion.
Hi there,
In June we’re taking a cruise called "Pearls of the Baltic" on board Renaissance CFC Cruises—with stops in Kiel (Germany), Gdańsk (Poland), Rønne (Bornholm), Copenhagen (Denmark), and Gothenburg (Sweden).
This layover in Gothenburg doesn’t really inspire me—could you tell me what’s worth seeing? Are there locals offering excursions around the area by van right when you leave the port, like you often see on Caribbean cruises?
I saw there’s a hop-on hop-off bus, but I’m not sure if there’s a stop near the terminal.
What are your suggestions? Thanks in advance!
Best regards,
Hi there,
I'm looking at a cruise in the north.
Hi there, I was wondering if anyone has ever taken a cruise with this PO Cruise company.
Would love to hear your thoughts!
They’ve got some great itineraries for Norway.
Hi there,
So, I booked this cruise...
I know CFC gets a lot of criticism—
- And that it’s not really like the ships I usually take.
But the destination really interested me...
So, I’m giving it a try...
I’m going in with an open mind, thinking I got a good deal, so I’m not expecting the same experience as when I travel with Yacht Club or The Haven.
We’ll see... soon!