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Mais ça n'empêche pas de se souvenir de leur "testament"... 😉
Ca fait 52 ans qu'on massacre mon nom tous les jours, vaut mieux que j'en rie... 😏😏😏
ah ! c'est ton vrai nom ? 😛
le pire moi c'est que pour magnebif j'avais pas fait exprès😛j'etais pressée d'ecrire et hop😛 puis je suis excusable avec cette histoire de chèque j'ai plus toute ma tete😏
aucun fond méchant rassure toi , nullement le cas ici, ni pour elle ni pour les autres
je n'ai même pas à être rassuré, je n'en ai pas douté une seconde ! 😉
Mais je sais que ça peut rendre certains "malheureux"... Je ne doute pas non plus que MAthilde soit "au dessus" de ça, mais bon, on a tellement de façon de la faire tartir... 😇
en se cotisant pour lui offrir une croisière, par exemple... 😎😎😎
ce soir je reçois un mail de cc😉je me dit chic la réponse pour mon chèque sur l'intitulé mon nom prenom et ...client privilégé ok😛 ben non c'etait une pub pour d'autres croisieres🙁
coucou desbell ne me fait pas sauter le coeur mdr😛une autre croisiere surment à noel mais pas avec cc😉 si jamais je chope votre virus🤪au fait mathilde ne l'a pas attrapé visiblement😛
j'utilise pour mes courrier une enveloppe "suivi de courrier " c'est très pratique car on sait au jour le jour où se trouve la lettre et la date de son arrivée a destination.
C'est une enveloppe avec une partie détachable comportant un N° de suivi.
celles sont sont vendues dans les bureaux de poste plusieurs formats:
J'ai rencontré 2 autres extraterrestres à midi qui ont fait une croisière le 7 mai sur le Costa Victoria (Venise, Ancona, Pirée, Mykonos, Dubrovnik) avec 4 personnes (donc 3 cabines de 2 avec hublot, contiguës ou presque) et qui n'ont pas aimé du tout. En résumé, escales trop courtes, nourriture convenable sans plus, se sont ennuyés pendant la journée en mer, les cabines leur ont plu. Les 6 ne recommenceront jamais. Je suis contente de voir qu'il n'y a pas que moi... Les 6 personnes sont Françaises et ont entre 65 et 75 ans.
NB. Ils n'ont pas pu monter sur les remparts à Dubrovnik car ils n'ont pas pu payer en euros... paraît-il.
Pour les remparts c'est curieux, il y a 3 ans nous avons payé en euro partout à Dubrovnic sans problème.😊
Rien ne peut faire l'unanimité, mais nous qui étions farouchement contre ces gros bateaux nous avons vraiment aimé, bien sur nous n'irons pas faire une croisière dans les caraïbes ou la Méditerranée avec ces gros bateaux car les escales sont souvent courtes et les bateaux à quai loin des villes alors que sur le Club Med 2 nous étions toujours au mouillage dans des endroits magiques. Le Victoria qui est un bateau plus petit et plus ancien (nous allons le prendre pour une croisière en asie en 2012) n'offre pas tout ce que les nouveaux bateaux proposent comme distraction. Par contre pour un budget équivalent nous pouvons partir plus souvent et découvrir beaucoup plus de choses et les cabines (dans notre cas des suites) sont vraiment plus confortables.
Nous considérons le bateau comme un hotel qui se déplace, donc finalement peu importe la taille le principal est qu'il aille vers une destination que nous recherchons😉😛
Bah non heureusement Mguibentif que nous n'avons pas tous les mêmes façons d'aimer voyager sinon les bateaux ne seraient pas assez nombreux et trop petits 🙂
En fait c'est la mer qui m'attire et même en séjour à terre il faut que je ne sois jamais bien loin d'elle 😉 la voir, la sentir, l'observer tout au long de la journée.
M'ennuyer c'est curieux que je sois n'importe où ca ne m'arrive pas, j'aime lire, écrire, marcher, flâner, faire du lèche vitrine, écouter de la musique, danser, observer, regarder 😄 par contre je n'aime pas le bruit, les animations, les piscines, les jaccuzi , les spas, les transats autour des piscines la cafétéria , les salons de massage, coiffeur, esthéticienne etc ... je recherche plutot un coin feutré et calme ce que j'arrive toujours à trouver a bord des HLM flottants 😄 et si je ne trouve pas cela la cabine est un refuge idéal 😄
J'ai rencontré 2 autres extraterrestres à midi qui ont fait une croisière le 7 mai sur le Costa Victoria (Venise, Ancona, Pirée, Mykonos, Dubrovnik) avec 4 personnes (donc 3 cabines de 2 avec hublot, contiguës ou presque) et qui n'ont pas aimé du tout. En résumé, escales trop courtes, nourriture convenable sans plus, se sont ennuyés pendant la journée en mer, les cabines leur ont plu. Les 6 ne recommenceront jamais. Je suis contente de voir qu'il n'y a pas que moi... Les 6 personnes sont Françaises et ont entre 65 et 75 ans.
NB. Ils n'ont pas pu monter sur les remparts à Dubrovnik car ils n'ont pas pu payer en euros... paraît-il.
ma foi, il faut respecter les idées et choix des autres. il ont essayé et pas aimé. ca arrive et ce ne sont pas les seuls. mais au moins, ils ont essayé, EUX... hein Mathilde. 😏😉🙂
en ce qui concerne les remparts, j'avais payé en euros en octobre dernier. 10 € par personne. pas donné mais bon...
Moi, tu me dis par ex. qu'il y a un arrêt de 5 h à Athènes, j'élimine le voyage, quel qu'il soit, point final, je laisse les autres essayer si ça leur chante 😏😏😏
Sur le principe je suis d'accord, en croisière quelque soit la durée de l'escale c'est toujours trop court, mais cela donne une idée des endroits où l'on aura envie de retourner plus longtemps, ou d'aller plusieurs fois.
Rien n'est parfait, nous avons fait des circuits découverte (au Pérou par exemple) c'est épuisant et nous aurions bien zappé une ou deux visites qui nous intéressaient moins que le reste 🤪
Donc Athènes nous avons fait 2 escales d'une journée complète, c'est déjà pas mal, nous y retournerons certainement, certaines iles des cyclades 5 heures c'est suffisant par contre on ne peut y aller qu'en croisière😉
bsr,
l'age d'un bateau n'a rien a voir avec ses qualités C vitoria, est le dernier costa linéa (avant la prise de control de costa par carnival)
il est dans le style qu'affectionnait la famille costa, et il vaut bien les class destini, chez costa -fortuna magica, conception 1996, et les conquestjumboisation des destiny (2002) avec les versions costa concordia, serena ... qui sont des veaux, très peu marin . victoria est très marinet passe beaucoup mieux dans le gros temp que les destiny et conquest.
je préfererai traverser l'atlantique nord sur victoria , que sur fortuna et consorts concordia.... evidement pour les ronds dans l'eau de la caraibe et de mediterranée... si moins de f6/7 bien sur....
je préfererai traverser l'atlantique nord sur victoria
ah bon??
disons personnellement , idem pour les avions , plus ils sont gros plus ils sont sécurisants(normalement) 🤪 maintenant y a toujours des exeptions
y a croisières et croisières ,
des ronds dans l'eau si je reprend ton expression; certes oui mais pour le plaisir de flirter avec la mer
quant à ceux qui aiment l'adrénaline= la haute mer , avec des creux aussi hauts qu'un
immeuble!
une croisière n'étant pas faite pour "faire peur" aux passagers
les circuits proposés sont étudiés pour
ils ont pas aimé le Victoria ou la croisière
ou les deux=
bah le mieux c'est de leur demander directement; 😏
bonne soirée Corsair 😉
bjr,
plus il sont gros plus il sont sécurisant , pour les bateau c'est dans l'imaginaire de certains humains, et cela fait le bonheur du marketing et de la pub
et les exemple sont très très nombreux....
flirter avec du force 6/7/8/9 possible en mediterranée plusieurs semaines dans l'année
Le Victoria, en effet, a un petit côté "rétro" très sympathique... Splendide restaurant-club, et la "mini-suite balcon" est très agréable (les grandes suites de l'avant sont également très belles, surtout les 11103 et 11104, mais à mon avis moins fonctionnelles...
A noter que du point de vue "avantages Costa", la mini-suite est, sur ce bateau là, considérée comme "suite"... Ce qu'elle est réellement, au contraire des mini-suites des bateaux récents qui ne sont que des cabines un peu plus grandes.
En plus, le grand dressing, fermant avec une porte, comporte deux lits rabattables (on déplie toujours celui du bas, ça fait une "banquette"), servant d'ailleurs de "mini-chambre" pour des éventuels enfants, ou occupation à 4...
A deux, en cas de scène de ménage, Monsieur peut aller dormir dans le dressing... 😎 😇
hello Pap,
je vois que tes dialogues de cette nuit t'ont mis de bonne humeur😠 Je ne peux pas envisager de faire lits séparés avec l'homme de ma vie😉😛 donc la banquette lui servira à étaler ses vêtements (il aime bien) ensuite je passe et je range personne n'est parfait😏
Je ne peux pas envisager de faire lits séparés avec l'homme de ma vie😉😛 donc la banquette lui servira à étaler ses vêtements (il aime bien) ensuite je passe et je range personne n'est parfait😏
Eh bien on est exactement pareils, et Monsieur Sylviannefd est, *comme moi* 😊, un "homme parfait". 😉 C'est exactement comme ça que je fais, et Mme PAP fait exactement comme toi... Elle passe et elle range... Mais ce n'est pas par contrainte ! c'est par amour pour moi, et aussi pour un "rangement parfait"... Et je peux te dire que quand on manque de place, comme en suite royale sur le Fantasia, elle seule (et, je n'en doute pas, toi) parvient à tout ranger, et de façon tout à fait accessible pour le lendemain, avec un véritable jeu de permutations dans lequel elle seule se retrouve... 🙂😛
Et comme toi, je ne peux pas envisager de faire "lits séparés" avec la femme que j'aime et qui partage ma vie depuis plus de 30 ans... 🙂
Ca va être sympa de se rencontrer lors d'une prochaine croisière😉 et de faire la connaissance de Madame Pap
Et réciproquement... Vu les profils respectifs, ça devrait finir par arriver un jour ou l'autre... 😉 même si nous nous cantonnons toujours (pour l'instant) à l'Europe...
Et même si nous sommes de purs "visiteurs" alors que vous tendez un peu plus vers le "découvreur"...
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Hello,
We’re back from this cruise.
Boarding in Dunkirk: The doors opened around 12 PM. Since we were a bit early, I asked if my husband, who uses a walker, could wait inside instead of outside. I left him with the two suitcases and our two backpacks in the small hall while I parked the car in the reserved CFC parking lot for 10 € per day.
The shuttle that was supposed to take people from the parking lot to the model pavilion was supposed to arrive in 5 minutes, but after 15 minutes, nothing. After waiting 15 minutes, I saw a man walking and asked if I could follow him. In 15 minutes, we arrived, and still no sign of the shuttle—it must have passed us. Arrived at the model pavilion.
My husband had already checked in the suitcases with the help of a CFC staff member. The remaining formalities were completed quickly. We were on board by 12:15 PM. Headed to the buffet on deck 11 and waited in a lounge to access our cabin.
At 2 PM, we discovered our balcony cabin on deck 9 at the rear: spacious with a large balcony compared to MSC/COSTA.
Since we were at the rear, cabin 9202, there was always an issue with elevator number 4: "priority."
Elevator number 2 stops at deck 10... and elevator number 3 was often out of order, leaving only number 1 for those with mobility issues to reach the buffet, especially for people who struggle with stairs. Note: only one child on board and lots of "gray hair."
DAY 2: At sea. Lots of activities offered.
Day 3: GOTHENBURG (Sweden). Sunny, 19°C at 11 AM.
Excursion booked with CFC: Gothenburg and Haga for all.
Interesting visit with a great guide. The HAGA district, in our opinion, is full of cobblestones and nothing special, not suitable for people using a cane or wheelchair. Elevator number 3 was out of order again.
Day 4: Copenhagen. 15°C in the morning, showers in the afternoon.
We didn’t book an excursion since we’d already stopped here with CFC in 2025, and based on advice from this forum, we took the hop-on/hop-off bus right in front of the ship. I still went to see the Little Mermaid again.
No TV, but the elevator was fixed.
DAY 5: At sea. Still no TV.
DAY 6: GDANSK (Poland). 15°C, rain all day.
There’s a shuttle to get to the city center.
We took the excursion: Panorama of Gdansk.
The guide left us at the entrance of the city center for 45 minutes, telling us what to visit. Meet-up for the rest of the tour at 3 PM. The bus left at 3:15 PM to cover 10 km to see St. Mary’s Cathedral. We arrived at 4:16 PM... The guide said there are often traffic jams in that direction. We had 10 minutes on site before heading to see the lighthouse and the Westerplatte monument, where we also had 10 minutes.
Many of us wondered why we didn’t do the tour in the opposite direction since they knew there would be traffic...
I went to reception to complain about the organization. The staff member read me the program: we were supposed to start with the lighthouse, then go to the cathedral and stay for 30 minutes before heading to the center of Gdansk for a short guided walk with some free time to buy souvenirs, etc.
The guide did the complete opposite of what was planned and didn’t even give us a guided tour—just dropped us off in the city...
DAY 7: Bornholm Island (Denmark). 14°C, a few sunny spells.
We saw in the excursions that there was a walking tour of RØNNE. So, like many others, we explored on our own. There was a small orchestra welcoming us at the port and two people with city maps. We took the shuttle to leave the port—it ran every 15 minutes. The tourist office was next to the "shuttle bus." A pleasant visit at our own pace.
DAY 8: KIEL (Germany). 18–23°C, nice weather.
We took the "Kiel for all" excursion. Great guide and interesting visits.
The port is in the city, and in 10 minutes, we were in the city center by following a blue line on the ground from the port. Elevator 3 was stuck again... and the TV was back.
DAY 9: At sea. Elevator 3 works.
DAY 10: At sea. Elevator 3 is out of order again...
DAY 11: Disembarkation in Dunkirk.
Cabins had to be vacated by 7:30 AM. Buffet open until 9 AM.
Elevator number 1 was "reserved," leaving only number 2, which doesn’t go up to deck 11... a problem for people with mobility issues who had to cross the entire deck 11 and try to use one of the four working elevators at the front, which were crowded.
My opinion: Interesting stops.
The onboard staff were always welcoming, smiling, and mostly French-speaking.
Evening shows were better than in March/April 2025—better singers, dancers, and presenters, and the costumes were improved.
I liked the "magician" shows less.
There were three onboard lectures by a very cultured person, but they went off-topic and were too historical for my taste. I didn’t attend the other two; my husband went to the second but not the third.
For this cruise, there was a bridge theme, but we’re not players or interested.
We didn’t take a drink package on board—water, coffee, tea, and herbal teas were available.
We had a water leak in our cabin the night before disembarkation. We reported it, and after the technical staff came (with a translator who didn’t speak English), we were asked to leave the cabin for a while for repairs. We went to a lounge, and after 1.5 hours, I checked in at reception. The repair took longer than expected... we had to change cabins... not ideal the night before disembarkation. No balcony cabins were available, so we got an ocean-view cabin, 6075, with a bathtub (impossible for both of us to use). We packed our suitcases, took a shower in our cabin, and moved to the new one. Noise from chairs until 12:30 AM because the cabin was under a lounge, and constant ventilation noise in the hallway... sleep was hard to come by.
Disembarkation: Well organized. We were helped with transporting the two suitcases and bags to the waiting room while I took the shuttle to get the car.
Guylène
hi there
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,
We’re taking a cruise to Northern Europe with a stop in SOUTHAMPTON.
We’d like to visit the Stonehenge site.
Is it possible to get there on our own (my husband is a wheelchair user), since the MSC excursion to Salisbury is priced at 127 € per person?
There’s also a stop in Rotterdam, and it seems there’s a "miniature village to visit" nearby. Has anyone here been there, and if so, how did you get there?
Thanks so much for your tips. Mum49
If you're traveling on the Costa Diadema from October 17th to 28th, 2026 to Lisbon, we can meet up for a drink. Share our cruising experiences, an excursion, a table...
hi there, a group of friends and I are going on a cruise at the end of June with CFC in Norway. I’d love to get some info on the different stops we’ll be making. Most of them are one-day stops (from around 10 AM to 8 PM on average). Here are the stops: Andalsnes, Trondheim, Honningsvåg, Alta, Hellesylt, Sandane, Austefjorden.
Thanks in advance to anyone who can share what there is to see or do in these places.
When I get back, I’ll post what we did—it might help others who come after us.
Also, does anyone know if the boat sticks to the arrival time in Dunkirk for catching tickets to head back south? We’ll plan a buffer just in case.
Hi there, The day before boarding the Costa Favolosa for the Norwegian Fjords cruise departing from Hamburg, I'd like to book a hotel. Which one would be the most convenient location-wise relative to the port?
Thanks in advance for your reply.
I’m looking to get in touch with someone who’s been on an Arctic Cruise aboard the ship POLARFRONT, operated by the French company "LATITUDE BLANCHE", for some info.
Hi there, I was wondering if anyone has ever taken a cruise with this PO Cruise company.
Would love to hear your thoughts!
They’ve got some great itineraries for Norway.
Hello,
We’ll be sailing on the Renaissance with CFC to southern Norway from July 4 to 11, 2026, departing from Dunkirk (the cruise was booked through "Planète Croisière").
When entering some personal details or pre-selecting options on the CFC website, I’m wondering about the "optional" categories for drinks and WiFi.
I’m actually a bit surprised by these extra charges, as we weren’t used to them on other cruises (Australis in Patagonia; Hurtigruten’s Coastal Express in Norway and Alaska; Rivages du Monde in the Arctic or on the Douro River; a Nile river cruise in Egypt), where we sometimes had access to basic drinks at meals and free WiFi when near land.
Anyway, for those who’ve already taken a CFC cruise on the Renaissance, could you share some advice? Specifically about the most basic drink package, called "Fraîcheur" (238 € for two), which doesn’t seem to be described anywhere. The "Premium" package seems excessive (490 € for two for the week) for light drinkers.
As for WiFi, it’s 10 € per day per person. While I find that price acceptable for parking our car in Dunkirk, it feels overpriced here (especially since it was free on the Nordlys "Coastal Express" just 3 or 4 years ago).
So, I’d love to hear from experienced cruisers who’ve been on this ship!
Looking forward to seeing the excursion prices, which should be available soon! 😐
Hi there,
I’m considering a cruise on this ship in the recently introduced Yacht Club category.
Have any forum members tried it?
What are your thoughts? Positive or negative? Which cabins should we go for—or avoid?
We’re already familiar with the Yacht Clubs on the Splendida, Fantasia, Preziosa, and Divina series.
We weren’t as keen on the one on the Seashore—we found it too big.
Thanks in advance for your feedback!
Best,
Claudine
Hi there,
I’d love to hear your thoughts on this cruise and its slightly unusual itinerary.
Also, what do you think about the price?
Good deal or too expensive?
Thanks
We're considering a new cruise soon and would like to try the Renaissance.
The uniqueness of the promenade cabins appeals to us, but could anyone give us some insights on the following points:
- Is the glass door sufficiently tinted to prevent outsiders from seeing into the cabin?
- Is the soundproofing good enough to block out conversations on the promenade deck?
Thanks in advance to anyone who can help!
My husband, our two teens, and I are going on a cruise on the COSTA Esmeralda at the beginning of July. We’re thinking of exploring the ports on our own. Do any of you have recent experiences or tips to share? Are there shuttles between the port and the city center? Are they free? Looking forward to hearing from you.
As promised, here’s my review of the cruise I took from the 5th to the 19th on the MSC Virtuosa.
As you know, I had initially booked a cruise with Mein Schiff departing from Dubai (from Dubai to Cape Town). It was a 22-day cruise. Due to the issues in the Persian Gulf, my cruise was canceled by Mein Schiff.
So, we started looking for a Plan B because we really wanted to go. Especially my wife, who had just had a minor procedure and needed some rest. Since she had already taken time off, she was determined to travel. However, we were looking for an affordable Plan B since we weren’t sure when Mein Schiff or the airline would reimburse us.
While browsing online, I found a 15-day cruise departing from Pointe-à-Pitre (including flights, transfers, the cruise, and drinks) for a price of 1,200 € in a Fantastica balcony cabin. We thought, *Why not?*
I should mention that I’m not usually a big fan of MSC. My last experience with them was post-Covid (I took two cruises, one in 2021 and another in 2022), and it was honestly a disaster. We didn’t want to repeat that, but after talking to Catherine, who told me she was very happy with a short Christmas cruise, we decided to give it a try.
I have to say, I was left speechless. Honestly, the cruise was absolutely perfect. There’s nothing to complain about (or just a few minor details). In terms of service and food, I felt like I was on a premium cruise line. I’d even say MSC has nothing to envy from some of those companies. While premium lines like Holland, Celebrity, and Royal are cutting back on services, I think MSC has made huge improvements. Seriously, I wasn’t expecting this at all. You’ll see what I mean as we chat more.
I won’t do a full review like I usually do because there weren’t many stops:
1. We boarded in Pointe-à-Pitre
2. We stopped in Saint-Martin
3. Then it was a direct crossing to the Azores...
This cruise was really about relaxing, even if it’s not the kind of trip we usually take.
First off, I’m not a big fan of "flight and cruise" packages. I asked if we could leave two days early, but they said it wasn’t possible. We had to take the flight, then the bus, and board the ship directly.
It’s not really my thing, but given the price we paid and since we really wanted to relax, we thought, *Why not?*
Here’s the itinerary:
Boarding in Pointe-à-Pitre
Saint-Martin
Five days at sea
The Azores
Four days at sea
Hamburg
One day at sea
Le Havre
But as I mentioned, it wasn’t about the itinerary. It was really about taking a break and unwinding. Honestly, I came back thrilled.
We’re stopping over in Rovinj this coming May, and since we’ve already visited the main sights (port, church, etc.), is there a walk we can do on our own—no boat needed—that would fill a morning?
Thanks to anyone who knows the area…
My wife and I are going on a cruise on the MS Vesteralen on August 4th. The ship stays close to the coast to deliver mail and packages. My wife is a musician and is sensitive to the movement of the boat. Which deck and cabin should we choose?
Hi there,
So, I booked this cruise...
I know CFC gets a lot of criticism—
- And that it’s not really like the ships I usually take.
But the destination really interested me...
So, I’m giving it a try...
I’m going in with an open mind, thinking I got a good deal, so I’m not expecting the same experience as when I travel with Yacht Club or The Haven.
We’ll see... soon!
hi, we’re going on a cruise with MSC Virtuosa in the Caribbean. Has anyone done this cruise before and could give us some tips for excursions on the different islands? Thanks for your help
😉Hi there,
A few months ago, CFC put the EN VOGUE experience on sale, departing from Dunkirk.
I booked this package to test the boat and onboard services for myself.
I’d read a lot of reviews mentioning numerous issues on board, so I wanted to see for myself what it was really like…
Okay, I’ll stop rambling…
The package included boarding at 6 PM on Friday, dinner, a show, an overnight stay, and breakfast.
We chose an interior cabin for this experience—since the boat wasn’t leaving the dock, we didn’t see the point in paying more… All in all, it cost 130 € per person.
My mom joined us; she got the same cabin for 130 € with no single occupancy supplement.
We’d checked in online to board faster.
We took the train to DUNKIRK, then a taxi to the shuttle pavilion—7 € for the ride.
When we arrived at the pavilion, we were told to wait because there was a connection issue with check-in. Great start…
After about ten minutes, we were finally allowed to proceed.
At the counter, they said they didn’t have our cabin cards and no record of our check-in… Very odd.
With no solution, they put us on the bus and said we’d sort it out at reception. Perfect.
We went through security, and they confiscated our water bottles—never seen that before! Then they said my mom had a corkscrew in her bag, so they searched it… but there was no corkscrew. Total amateur hour… They eventually dropped it.
We got on the bus for a ten-minute ride…
We boarded the ship with a crew member and headed to reception.
Turns out, we weren’t the only ones in this situation.
The nightmare began… Only two staff members were handling all the issues, and everything seemed complicated.
They told my mom her cabin had been given to someone else 😲.
That was the last straw…
It took forever—they had to redo the entire check-in.
Finally, they told my mom her cabin was good to go; they’d mixed her up with someone else… After a solid half-hour, we could finally head to our cabin.
I’m determined to test everything: the pool, jacuzzi, show, restaurant, spa, etc…
TO BE CONTINUED
Hi,
We received a promotion from our CFC agency offering cruises at up to 40-100% off, and among other details: CFC organizes parking for departures from Dunkirk.
"Unattended parking located about 12 minutes away, fenced off with barriers, at a rate of 10 € per day. Drop off passengers and luggage at the Model Pavilion, and a CFC shuttle will take you from the parking lot to the Model Pavilion every 15-20 minutes. Same for disembarkation. You can book through your agency or on their website. No refunds if the booking is canceled; payment is due at reservation."
Have a great day,
Guylène
PS: Personally, we’d rather keep our vehicle in a free, supervised parking lot and take a taxi to the Model Pavilion.
Hi there,
In June we’re taking a cruise called "Pearls of the Baltic" on board Renaissance CFC Cruises—with stops in Kiel (Germany), Gdańsk (Poland), Rønne (Bornholm), Copenhagen (Denmark), and Gothenburg (Sweden).
This layover in Gothenburg doesn’t really inspire me—could you tell me what’s worth seeing? Are there locals offering excursions around the area by van right when you leave the port, like you often see on Caribbean cruises?
I saw there’s a hop-on hop-off bus, but I’m not sure if there’s a stop near the terminal.
What are your suggestions? Thanks in advance!
Best regards,
Hi! On June 10th, we’re heading off on a 10-day Baltic Sea cruise with CFC Cruises’ *Renaissance*. We’ll be stopping in Copenhagen, and we’re planning to take the City Sightseeing hop-on hop-off buses to explore the city with multiple stops. Could anyone tell me which quay cruise ships usually dock at and how to get from the quay to the nearest stop to board the tour bus? Thanks for your tips and suggestions!
hi there
A group of friends and I are going on a CroisiEurope cruise along the Danube in September, from Vienna to Bucharest.
The excursions are optional and, in my opinion, pricey. I’m convinced we can manage on our own...
* In Vienna, is it easy to visit the city and Schönbrunn Palace in one day? (Since we only have a day, is it better to explore the palace grounds or the interior?) ...97 €
* In Bratislava, is visiting the castle and hiking in the Little Carpathians worth it? ...79 €
* Budapest: Széchenyi Baths ...119 € and the Great Market Hall ...84 €
* Kalocsa: the Puszta nature reserve and a horseback riding show ...76 €
* Novi Sad: a panoramic bus tour followed by a walk to Petrovaradin Fortress ...41 €
* Ruse: visiting the Rusenski Lom Valley ...43 €
For all these cities, can we get around on our own? If so, should we take a bus, a taxi, or is it enough to be good walkers? (Share all your tips!)
Thanks in advance for your feedback.
Best regards
Hi there,
I'm looking at a cruise in the north.
Hi there, I was wondering if anyone has ever taken a cruise with this PO Cruise company.
Would love to hear your thoughts!
They’ve got some great itineraries for Norway.
Hi there,
So, I booked this cruise...
I know CFC gets a lot of criticism—
- And that it’s not really like the ships I usually take.
But the destination really interested me...
So, I’m giving it a try...
I’m going in with an open mind, thinking I got a good deal, so I’m not expecting the same experience as when I travel with Yacht Club or The Haven.
We’ll see... soon!
