Bonjour,
Nous faisons escale à Barcelone
Je désire savoir quel moyen de transport peut-on utiliser pour se déplacer du port au centre ville.
Merci
Monac.😏
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Escale à Barcelone avec Costa Concordia
by Monac
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
salut monac vous aller avoir des bus a votre disposition le prix est de 5 euro par personne aller/retour
ou bien la marche a pied mais assez long 45 minutes nous on la fait avec une possette et un enfant de 6 ans
a+
a+
cejames
mai 2008 : croisière sur le concordia
mai 2009 : croisiere sur le fortuna
juin 2011 : croisiere sur le melody
Bonjour,
Je crois que le quai de la compagnie Costa est en face de "Las Ramblas" (= boulevard) c'est-à-dire très prochain au centre ville. Je vous recommande aller à pied jusqu'à "plaça Catalunya". Au commencement de Las Ramblas il y a le metro "Drassanes" (ligne verte). Avec cete ligne vous pouvez aller jusqu'à "Diagonal" pour visiter "La Pedrera" d'Antonio Gaudi et prendre ici la ligne bleu jusqu'à "Sagrada Familia" pour la visiter.
Le centre ville est précisement du port au Plaça Catalunya (=Barri Gotic).
Si vous fait une escale à Barcelone vous n'aurez pas beaucoup de temps alors je vous recommande prendre le "BUS TOURISTIQUE".
Vous pouvez aussi visiter les NOu Camp si vous aimez le football. Pour les enfants est super!. Le musée est très joli (toute l'histoire de FCB) et il y a un magasin un peu acheter "tout" du FCB. (ligne bleu "Collblanc" ou verte "Zona universitaria").
Il y a des sites sur internet que je veux recommander:
www.barcelonaturisme.cat
http://www20.gencat.cat/...Robert?newLang=ca_ES (Ofice Turisme à Barcelone = Palau Robert) Chercher "Oficina de Turisme", "Rutes turístiques" et "Comarques de Catalunya" (en anglais)
http://www.tmb.net/ca_ES/home.jsp (transport à barcelone). Chercher "turistes" (bus touristique) et "targetes" (=abonnements) Ils y a pour 2, 3, 4 ou 5 jours!
www.fcbarcelona.cat (Futbol Club Barcelona)
htpp://www.barcelonahotels.es (Il y a des information touristique)
Conseils: Barcelone n'est pas un ville avec problèmes, mais el convient de faire attention dans les lieux touristiques, cet a dire, surveillez vos affaires. C'est le mème que à Paris, Rome, etc.
BON VOYAGE!!! Bonjour (excuse-moi mon français),
Je fait une copie d'un message d'un homme qui a fait un escla à Barcelone et il raconte son experièncie et que j'ai vu ou forum parce que je crois que est très intéressant pour tous:
Je débarque de la transat sur le NCL Gem New York/Barcelone via la Mediterrannée et je profite de la fraîcheur de mes souvenirs pour vous indiquer où déposer ses valises en consigne pour visiter Barcelone car nous avons un vol du soir.
Le débarquement au port se fait rapidement, sans formalité d'immigration (cela nous change des lenteurs américaines). Traversez la rue vers la file de taxis, très bien organisée et nombreux taxis (contrairement à ce qu'annoncé sur le bateau "limited number of taxi" sans doute pour vous inciter à prendre leur bus à 29$).
Nous chargeons une grosse valise (malettas) et un grand sac à main dans le coffre. L'autre valise ira à côté du chauffeur et lui indiquons "a l'estacion de Sants". En effet les seules consignes disponibles sont dans cette gare assez éloignée: il n'y en a pas au port et il n'y en a plus à la gare de Franca plus proche.
A l'arrivée il y en a pour environ 10 EUR au compteur et après manipulation de divers boutons (por la malletas, ...) nous en avons pour 14 EUR. Traverser la place de la gare, traverser la gare. Il y a sur la gauche un guichet d'information: "where are the lockers ?". Presque au fond: tourner à gauche et il y a un office du tourisme qui nous vendra des tickets pour le bus Hop on-Hop off de tour de ville. Tourner encore à gauche (un MacDo sur la droite) et les consignes sont là. Passer toutes les valises et sacs (même ceux que vous ne laisserez pas) aux rayons X. Sur la gauche les grandes consignes pour deux valises à 4, 50 EUR et sur la droite pour une seule à 3 EUR. Prévoyez de la monnaie avant. Tournez la clé et prenez là. Le no du coffre est gravé dessus.
Nous achetons à l'office du tourisme deux tickets jaunes pour faire le tour de ville en bus ouverts avec radio-guides dans toutes les langues pour 20 EUR p.p. Vous recevez un dépliant avec le plan de ville et les 3 circuits compris: rouge (le plus intéressant, partant d'ici), vert (les plages, bof), rouge (haut de la ville mais aussi la Sagrada Familia et le parc Güell). Il y aussi tous les musées et leur prix, avec des réductions.
Il est 10h30 et il fait super beau (comme tout le long de cette croisière d'ailleurs, quelle chance nous avons eu). Nous sortons de la gare par l'arrière vers les taxis et de l'autre côté de la rue se trouve l'arret du Barcelona Turistic Bus à deux étages et ouvert dessus. C'est un système Hop off/Hop off libre. C'est-à-dire que vous pouvez en descendre à chaque arret, visiter le lieux (église, musée, parc, batiment, ...) et remonter librement en montrant votre ticket sur lequel figure la date du jour. Vous pouvez aussi le prendre pour deux jours à 26 EUR.
Lorsque vous montez la première fois par l'avant (contrôle de votre ticket par un assistant à bord) demandez les écouteurs. Comme il fait beau tout le monde veut grimper à l'étage. Le controleur vous indique combien il reste de places en haut et si ce sont des places séparées (singles). A chaque siège il y a un boitier audio où vous connecterez votre écouteur et choisirez votre langue (no 4 pour le français, n'existe pas en flamand) et règlerez le volume. Le commentaire est bien fait, vous indique à l'avance les monuments et aussi les points de jonction des 3 circuits. A l'avant du bus il y a un panneau coloré qui vous indique la couleur du circuit parcouru.
Partant de Sants sur le bleu nous sommes descendu au MNAC (Musée National d'Arts de Catalogne) dans le parc de Montjuic mais nous n'avons pas visité le musée. Beau point de vue (voir photo attachée) sur Barcelone, guitariste, animation, bancs, ...). A l'arret suivant "Téléferic de Montjuic" il y a moyen d'emprunter le téléphérique qui va à la Marina (pas compris dans le prix) et d'y reprendre le circuit bus. Ensuite nous sommes sortis au port Olympic où nous avons déjeuné (plein de restos le long de la marina), accès à la plage, voir la "boule en équilibre" à l'angle d'un batiment, ... Nous avons connecté au circuit vert le long des plages mais ce n'en vaut pas la peine si vous êtes pressés car il y avait des bouchons (nous étions dimanche après-midi et ils vont à la plage mais difficile à se garer). Nous avons ensuite repris le bleu jusqu'à la Cathédrale Gothique (visite 5 EUR) ensuite à la Place de Catalunya nous avons connecté au circuit rouge (de l'autre côté de la place). C'est ce circuit rouge qui passe par la fameuse (?) Sagrada Familia, cathédrale inachevée oeuvre de l'architecte Gaudi, l'enfant chéri de Barcelone qui déteste les angles vifs: tout est courbes dans ses oeuvres. Pas vraiment à mon goût même si c'est très original. Le bus rouge passe aussi pas très loin du parc Güell qui est fameux parait-il. Aussi par le Palais Royal et par le stade de football de Barcelone (le Barça) de 100.000 personnes. Nous reconnectons au bleu pour rejoindre la gare de Sants et récupérer nos valises. Il est 16h30 et nous sommes un peu fatigué et tout décoiffé. Il y a une file énorme pour prendre les trains car il faut passer les sacs aux rayons X. Seraient-ils devenus aussi parano que les Américains ? Heureusement nous ne devrons pas faire cette file.
Je crois que le quai de la compagnie Costa est en face de "Las Ramblas" (= boulevard) c'est-à-dire très prochain au centre ville. Je vous recommande aller à pied jusqu'à "plaça Catalunya". Au commencement de Las Ramblas il y a le metro "Drassanes" (ligne verte). Avec cete ligne vous pouvez aller jusqu'à "Diagonal" pour visiter "La Pedrera" d'Antonio Gaudi et prendre ici la ligne bleu jusqu'à "Sagrada Familia" pour la visiter.
Le centre ville est précisement du port au Plaça Catalunya (=Barri Gotic).
Si vous fait une escale à Barcelone vous n'aurez pas beaucoup de temps alors je vous recommande prendre le "BUS TOURISTIQUE".
Vous pouvez aussi visiter les NOu Camp si vous aimez le football. Pour les enfants est super!. Le musée est très joli (toute l'histoire de FCB) et il y a un magasin un peu acheter "tout" du FCB. (ligne bleu "Collblanc" ou verte "Zona universitaria").
Il y a des sites sur internet que je veux recommander:
www.barcelonaturisme.cat
http://www20.gencat.cat/...Robert?newLang=ca_ES (Ofice Turisme à Barcelone = Palau Robert) Chercher "Oficina de Turisme", "Rutes turístiques" et "Comarques de Catalunya" (en anglais)
http://www.tmb.net/ca_ES/home.jsp (transport à barcelone). Chercher "turistes" (bus touristique) et "targetes" (=abonnements) Ils y a pour 2, 3, 4 ou 5 jours!
www.fcbarcelona.cat (Futbol Club Barcelona)
htpp://www.barcelonahotels.es (Il y a des information touristique)
Conseils: Barcelone n'est pas un ville avec problèmes, mais el convient de faire attention dans les lieux touristiques, cet a dire, surveillez vos affaires. C'est le mème que à Paris, Rome, etc.
BON VOYAGE!!! Bonjour (excuse-moi mon français),
Je fait une copie d'un message d'un homme qui a fait un escla à Barcelone et il raconte son experièncie et que j'ai vu ou forum parce que je crois que est très intéressant pour tous:
Je débarque de la transat sur le NCL Gem New York/Barcelone via la Mediterrannée et je profite de la fraîcheur de mes souvenirs pour vous indiquer où déposer ses valises en consigne pour visiter Barcelone car nous avons un vol du soir.
Le débarquement au port se fait rapidement, sans formalité d'immigration (cela nous change des lenteurs américaines). Traversez la rue vers la file de taxis, très bien organisée et nombreux taxis (contrairement à ce qu'annoncé sur le bateau "limited number of taxi" sans doute pour vous inciter à prendre leur bus à 29$).
Nous chargeons une grosse valise (malettas) et un grand sac à main dans le coffre. L'autre valise ira à côté du chauffeur et lui indiquons "a l'estacion de Sants". En effet les seules consignes disponibles sont dans cette gare assez éloignée: il n'y en a pas au port et il n'y en a plus à la gare de Franca plus proche.
A l'arrivée il y en a pour environ 10 EUR au compteur et après manipulation de divers boutons (por la malletas, ...) nous en avons pour 14 EUR. Traverser la place de la gare, traverser la gare. Il y a sur la gauche un guichet d'information: "where are the lockers ?". Presque au fond: tourner à gauche et il y a un office du tourisme qui nous vendra des tickets pour le bus Hop on-Hop off de tour de ville. Tourner encore à gauche (un MacDo sur la droite) et les consignes sont là. Passer toutes les valises et sacs (même ceux que vous ne laisserez pas) aux rayons X. Sur la gauche les grandes consignes pour deux valises à 4, 50 EUR et sur la droite pour une seule à 3 EUR. Prévoyez de la monnaie avant. Tournez la clé et prenez là. Le no du coffre est gravé dessus.
Nous achetons à l'office du tourisme deux tickets jaunes pour faire le tour de ville en bus ouverts avec radio-guides dans toutes les langues pour 20 EUR p.p. Vous recevez un dépliant avec le plan de ville et les 3 circuits compris: rouge (le plus intéressant, partant d'ici), vert (les plages, bof), rouge (haut de la ville mais aussi la Sagrada Familia et le parc Güell). Il y aussi tous les musées et leur prix, avec des réductions.
Il est 10h30 et il fait super beau (comme tout le long de cette croisière d'ailleurs, quelle chance nous avons eu). Nous sortons de la gare par l'arrière vers les taxis et de l'autre côté de la rue se trouve l'arret du Barcelona Turistic Bus à deux étages et ouvert dessus. C'est un système Hop off/Hop off libre. C'est-à-dire que vous pouvez en descendre à chaque arret, visiter le lieux (église, musée, parc, batiment, ...) et remonter librement en montrant votre ticket sur lequel figure la date du jour. Vous pouvez aussi le prendre pour deux jours à 26 EUR.
Lorsque vous montez la première fois par l'avant (contrôle de votre ticket par un assistant à bord) demandez les écouteurs. Comme il fait beau tout le monde veut grimper à l'étage. Le controleur vous indique combien il reste de places en haut et si ce sont des places séparées (singles). A chaque siège il y a un boitier audio où vous connecterez votre écouteur et choisirez votre langue (no 4 pour le français, n'existe pas en flamand) et règlerez le volume. Le commentaire est bien fait, vous indique à l'avance les monuments et aussi les points de jonction des 3 circuits. A l'avant du bus il y a un panneau coloré qui vous indique la couleur du circuit parcouru.
Partant de Sants sur le bleu nous sommes descendu au MNAC (Musée National d'Arts de Catalogne) dans le parc de Montjuic mais nous n'avons pas visité le musée. Beau point de vue (voir photo attachée) sur Barcelone, guitariste, animation, bancs, ...). A l'arret suivant "Téléferic de Montjuic" il y a moyen d'emprunter le téléphérique qui va à la Marina (pas compris dans le prix) et d'y reprendre le circuit bus. Ensuite nous sommes sortis au port Olympic où nous avons déjeuné (plein de restos le long de la marina), accès à la plage, voir la "boule en équilibre" à l'angle d'un batiment, ... Nous avons connecté au circuit vert le long des plages mais ce n'en vaut pas la peine si vous êtes pressés car il y avait des bouchons (nous étions dimanche après-midi et ils vont à la plage mais difficile à se garer). Nous avons ensuite repris le bleu jusqu'à la Cathédrale Gothique (visite 5 EUR) ensuite à la Place de Catalunya nous avons connecté au circuit rouge (de l'autre côté de la place). C'est ce circuit rouge qui passe par la fameuse (?) Sagrada Familia, cathédrale inachevée oeuvre de l'architecte Gaudi, l'enfant chéri de Barcelone qui déteste les angles vifs: tout est courbes dans ses oeuvres. Pas vraiment à mon goût même si c'est très original. Le bus rouge passe aussi pas très loin du parc Güell qui est fameux parait-il. Aussi par le Palais Royal et par le stade de football de Barcelone (le Barça) de 100.000 personnes. Nous reconnectons au bleu pour rejoindre la gare de Sants et récupérer nos valises. Il est 16h30 et nous sommes un peu fatigué et tout décoiffé. Il y a une file énorme pour prendre les trains car il faut passer les sacs aux rayons X. Seraient-ils devenus aussi parano que les Américains ? Heureusement nous ne devrons pas faire cette file.
SOCSILVIA:
Votre information sûr le quai n'est pas exacte déjà que les bâteaux de Costa s'arrêtent au PALACRUCEROS situé au MOLL ADOSSAT.
Pouvez vous voir le plan a:
http://img59.imageshack.us/...rtdebarcelonanx7.jpg
La reste de votres infos ce sont superbes.
Pour voir plus d'informations, pouvez vous visiter la web du port de Barcelone: www.apb.es
Autres links:
Web de la mairie de Barcelone: http://www.bcn.es/ Web du transports de Barcelone: http://www.tmb.net/ca_ES/home.jsp Web du Football Club Barcelone: http://www.fcbarcelona.com/web/index_idiomes.html Web du tourisme de Barcelone: http://www.barcelonaturisme.com/
http://img59.imageshack.us/...rtdebarcelonanx7.jpg
La reste de votres infos ce sont superbes.
Pour voir plus d'informations, pouvez vous visiter la web du port de Barcelone: www.apb.es
Autres links:
Web de la mairie de Barcelone: http://www.bcn.es/ Web du transports de Barcelone: http://www.tmb.net/ca_ES/home.jsp Web du Football Club Barcelone: http://www.fcbarcelona.com/web/index_idiomes.html Web du tourisme de Barcelone: http://www.barcelonaturisme.com/
AMITIÉS DE LA CATALOGNE !!!
Salut cejames,
Je te remercie pour tes informations mais finalement on a pu réserver les billets pour le bus de tourisme.
Le bonjour de la Côte d'Azur.
Je te remercie pour tes informations mais finalement on a pu réserver les billets pour le bus de tourisme.
Le bonjour de la Côte d'Azur.
Bonjour Socsilvia,
Merci de nous avoir répondu. Nous avons réservé le bus de tourisme par voyages-sncf.com et nous avons les billets.
Merci à la prochaine.
Merci de nous avoir répondu. Nous avons réservé le bus de tourisme par voyages-sncf.com et nous avons les billets.
Merci à la prochaine.
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NUMBER OF 2027 CRUISES: 1 JANUARY 14/01 - poupou10 / AZAMARA JOURNEY / 74 days / South America Tour / Miami FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER
Hi there,
I’d love some advice for a 15-day NILE-RED SEA combo trip. Which tour operator should I go with? Thanks for sharing your experiences!
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Hello!
After a lot of hesitation between different cruise lines (Explora, Oceania, YC, HAL, NCL) and several destinations like Norway, Ireland, and Iceland,
I finally chose NCL’s Star for Iceland. I had already looked at this itinerary when I went to Scotland in April with CFC, but it was really expensive. You should know that CFC often offers last-minute deals 45 days before departure (the point when you can no longer cancel or modify). So, I got a great opportunity and grabbed it. Departure is on August 23rd.
I finally chose NCL’s Star for Iceland. I had already looked at this itinerary when I went to Scotland in April with CFC, but it was really expensive. You should know that CFC often offers last-minute deals 45 days before departure (the point when you can no longer cancel or modify). So, I got a great opportunity and grabbed it. Departure is on August 23rd.
Hi,
Since the Yacht Club opened on the MSC Magnifica in early July, have any cruisers shared their feedback?
Thanks in advance for your replies.
Hi everyone.
If there’s one trip I’ve always wanted to take, it’s a long boat journey far from my daily routine—something like crossing the Atlantic. I first thought about traveling on a cargo ship or similar, as some of these boats used to accept individual passengers, but I’ve read that this has become very rare since COVID. Plus, the options that might work for me are way out of my budget, like Neoline, for example.
A cruise seems like the best solution for me, especially since what I really love is the idea of a long stay on a ship—making stops in different places, exploring them, the change of scenery, and a real break from the daily grind. I’ve never been on a cruise before, so I was thinking of doing a 21-day cruise between a port in mainland France (Marseille) and Pointe-à-Pitre. The departure port doesn’t really matter—Marseille, Le Havre, or even a nearby European city would work.
Since I want to travel solo, I’m really keen on cruises designed for solo travelers. MSC has one from Marseille to Pointe-à-Pitre, lasting 21 days, departing next November (so in a few months). The price is within my budget, just over 1800 €.
I see that other cruises with similar routes and durations are planned for next year, November 2027, but the prices are totally different—around 3500 €, which is clearly out of my budget.
So, my question is: do you think I should wait for a possible price drop for the 2027 cruises (if I understand correctly, prices are adjusted based on how full the ship is and how close the departure date is) or should I book the one in November 2026? I could easily take three weeks off this fall. Also, is it too late to book for November 2026? I’ve read that visas might be required for some stops.
For the rest—accommodation in Guadeloupe and the flight ticket back to France—it’s not a problem; I can sort that out pretty easily.
If there’s one trip I’ve always wanted to take, it’s a long boat journey far from my daily routine—something like crossing the Atlantic. I first thought about traveling on a cargo ship or similar, as some of these boats used to accept individual passengers, but I’ve read that this has become very rare since COVID. Plus, the options that might work for me are way out of my budget, like Neoline, for example.
A cruise seems like the best solution for me, especially since what I really love is the idea of a long stay on a ship—making stops in different places, exploring them, the change of scenery, and a real break from the daily grind. I’ve never been on a cruise before, so I was thinking of doing a 21-day cruise between a port in mainland France (Marseille) and Pointe-à-Pitre. The departure port doesn’t really matter—Marseille, Le Havre, or even a nearby European city would work.
Since I want to travel solo, I’m really keen on cruises designed for solo travelers. MSC has one from Marseille to Pointe-à-Pitre, lasting 21 days, departing next November (so in a few months). The price is within my budget, just over 1800 €.
I see that other cruises with similar routes and durations are planned for next year, November 2027, but the prices are totally different—around 3500 €, which is clearly out of my budget.
So, my question is: do you think I should wait for a possible price drop for the 2027 cruises (if I understand correctly, prices are adjusted based on how full the ship is and how close the departure date is) or should I book the one in November 2026? I could easily take three weeks off this fall. Also, is it too late to book for November 2026? I’ve read that visas might be required for some stops.
For the rest—accommodation in Guadeloupe and the flight ticket back to France—it’s not a problem; I can sort that out pretty easily.
Hi everyone,
I’m staying in a suite on the Pacifica in October and I can’t find any details about the suite benefits beyond the elite restaurant, the butler, and the espresso machine.
What about breakfast and meals served free in the cabin, and the spa?
Costa’s been cutting back on perks for Gold members, and it seems like suites are next.
Thanks for your replies!
Hi everyone,
We’re doing the next CFC cruise in Norway and we’re looking for the excursion program and their prices. For those who’ve done this cruise before, could you share this info with us? I know the company doesn’t release it until 8 weeks before departure. I like to plan ahead and avoid any unpleasant surprises.
Thanks so much for your feedback!
Kelig
We’re doing the next CFC cruise in Norway and we’re looking for the excursion program and their prices. For those who’ve done this cruise before, could you share this info with us? I know the company doesn’t release it until 8 weeks before departure. I like to plan ahead and avoid any unpleasant surprises.
Thanks so much for your feedback!
Kelig
Hello,
We’re back from this cruise.
Boarding in Dunkirk: The doors opened around 12 PM. Since we were a bit early, I asked if my husband, who uses a walker, could wait inside instead of outside. I left him with the two suitcases and our two backpacks in the small hall while I parked the car in the reserved CFC parking lot for 10 € per day.
The shuttle that was supposed to take people from the parking lot to the model pavilion was supposed to arrive in 5 minutes, but after 15 minutes, nothing. After waiting 15 minutes, I saw a man walking and asked if I could follow him. In 15 minutes, we arrived, and still no sign of the shuttle—it must have passed us. Arrived at the model pavilion.
My husband had already checked in the suitcases with the help of a CFC staff member. The remaining formalities were completed quickly. We were on board by 12:15 PM. Headed to the buffet on deck 11 and waited in a lounge to access our cabin.
At 2 PM, we discovered our balcony cabin on deck 9 at the rear: spacious with a large balcony compared to MSC/COSTA.
Since we were at the rear, cabin 9202, there was always an issue with elevator number 4: "priority."
Elevator number 2 stops at deck 10... and elevator number 3 was often out of order, leaving only number 1 for those with mobility issues to reach the buffet, especially for people who struggle with stairs. Note: only one child on board and lots of "gray hair."
DAY 2: At sea. Lots of activities offered.
Day 3: GOTHENBURG (Sweden). Sunny, 19°C at 11 AM.
Excursion booked with CFC: Gothenburg and Haga for all.
Interesting visit with a great guide. The HAGA district, in our opinion, is full of cobblestones and nothing special, not suitable for people using a cane or wheelchair. Elevator number 3 was out of order again.
Day 4: Copenhagen. 15°C in the morning, showers in the afternoon.
We didn’t book an excursion since we’d already stopped here with CFC in 2025, and based on advice from this forum, we took the hop-on/hop-off bus right in front of the ship. I still went to see the Little Mermaid again.
No TV, but the elevator was fixed.
DAY 5: At sea. Still no TV.
DAY 6: GDANSK (Poland). 15°C, rain all day.
There’s a shuttle to get to the city center.
We took the excursion: Panorama of Gdansk.
The guide left us at the entrance of the city center for 45 minutes, telling us what to visit. Meet-up for the rest of the tour at 3 PM. The bus left at 3:15 PM to cover 10 km to see St. Mary’s Cathedral. We arrived at 4:16 PM... The guide said there are often traffic jams in that direction. We had 10 minutes on site before heading to see the lighthouse and the Westerplatte monument, where we also had 10 minutes.
Many of us wondered why we didn’t do the tour in the opposite direction since they knew there would be traffic...
I went to reception to complain about the organization. The staff member read me the program: we were supposed to start with the lighthouse, then go to the cathedral and stay for 30 minutes before heading to the center of Gdansk for a short guided walk with some free time to buy souvenirs, etc.
The guide did the complete opposite of what was planned and didn’t even give us a guided tour—just dropped us off in the city...
DAY 7: Bornholm Island (Denmark). 14°C, a few sunny spells.
We saw in the excursions that there was a walking tour of RØNNE. So, like many others, we explored on our own. There was a small orchestra welcoming us at the port and two people with city maps. We took the shuttle to leave the port—it ran every 15 minutes. The tourist office was next to the "shuttle bus." A pleasant visit at our own pace.
DAY 8: KIEL (Germany). 18–23°C, nice weather.
We took the "Kiel for all" excursion. Great guide and interesting visits.
The port is in the city, and in 10 minutes, we were in the city center by following a blue line on the ground from the port. Elevator 3 was stuck again... and the TV was back.
DAY 9: At sea. Elevator 3 works.
DAY 10: At sea. Elevator 3 is out of order again...
DAY 11: Disembarkation in Dunkirk.
Cabins had to be vacated by 7:30 AM. Buffet open until 9 AM.
Elevator number 1 was "reserved," leaving only number 2, which doesn’t go up to deck 11... a problem for people with mobility issues who had to cross the entire deck 11 and try to use one of the four working elevators at the front, which were crowded.
My opinion: Interesting stops.
The onboard staff were always welcoming, smiling, and mostly French-speaking.
Evening shows were better than in March/April 2025—better singers, dancers, and presenters, and the costumes were improved.
I liked the "magician" shows less.
There were three onboard lectures by a very cultured person, but they went off-topic and were too historical for my taste. I didn’t attend the other two; my husband went to the second but not the third.
For this cruise, there was a bridge theme, but we’re not players or interested.
We didn’t take a drink package on board—water, coffee, tea, and herbal teas were available.
We had a water leak in our cabin the night before disembarkation. We reported it, and after the technical staff came (with a translator who didn’t speak English), we were asked to leave the cabin for a while for repairs. We went to a lounge, and after 1.5 hours, I checked in at reception. The repair took longer than expected... we had to change cabins... not ideal the night before disembarkation. No balcony cabins were available, so we got an ocean-view cabin, 6075, with a bathtub (impossible for both of us to use). We packed our suitcases, took a shower in our cabin, and moved to the new one. Noise from chairs until 12:30 AM because the cabin was under a lounge, and constant ventilation noise in the hallway... sleep was hard to come by. Disembarkation: Well organized. We were helped with transporting the two suitcases and bags to the waiting room while I took the shuttle to get the car. Guylène
We had a water leak in our cabin the night before disembarkation. We reported it, and after the technical staff came (with a translator who didn’t speak English), we were asked to leave the cabin for a while for repairs. We went to a lounge, and after 1.5 hours, I checked in at reception. The repair took longer than expected... we had to change cabins... not ideal the night before disembarkation. No balcony cabins were available, so we got an ocean-view cabin, 6075, with a bathtub (impossible for both of us to use). We packed our suitcases, took a shower in our cabin, and moved to the new one. Noise from chairs until 12:30 AM because the cabin was under a lounge, and constant ventilation noise in the hallway... sleep was hard to come by. Disembarkation: Well organized. We were helped with transporting the two suitcases and bags to the waiting room while I took the shuttle to get the car. Guylène
Hi there,
I'm looking at a cruise in the north.Which one do you think is more interesting? Thanks
Hello
We’re taking an MSC cruise in May, and after the Cinque Terre, we’ll be stopping in Naples. We’d like to know if it’s possible to walk out of the port quickly and reach a nice area of Naples on foot (we’re two older people). While we’re at it, I’ll ask the same question for Palermo, since we’ll be there the next day. Thanks for your replies.
We’re taking an MSC cruise in May, and after the Cinque Terre, we’ll be stopping in Naples. We’d like to know if it’s possible to walk out of the port quickly and reach a nice area of Naples on foot (we’re two older people). While we’re at it, I’ll ask the same question for Palermo, since we’ll be there the next day. Thanks for your replies.
hi,
I’m leaving Hamburg for Iceland at the end of July. The boat arrives in Reykjavik on Tuesday, August 4th at 8 AM, and I’d like to book a day trip like the Golden Circle or Secret Lagoon… The sites like GetYourGuide and others list departures at 8 AM. If you’ve used these sites with the MSC Preziosa, could you let me know how to go about it?
Thanks! 😉
allyMB007
Hi
Has anyone taken the CFC recently?
Thoughts?
Thanks
Thoughts?
Thanks
Hello everyone,
It’s with immense sadness that I learned this morning of the passing of our friend Nathalie (nadu). Many of us knew her through this forum, which she loved so much. She enjoyed reading your travel stories, joining discussions, sharing her cruise reviews, and offering valuable advice—always with kindness, gentleness, and discretion.
For me, Nathalie was so much more than just a cruise enthusiast. She was a friend, a deeply kind person who was always there to listen, despite the many health challenges she faced with tremendous courage. We corresponded regularly, and sometimes we had the chance to visit each other’s homes or attend the cruise show together with our respective husbands.
We shared a common dream: when we both retired, we had planned to finally go on a cruise together. Life had other plans, and that trip will forever remain a journey we never had the chance to take. That thought weighs heavily on my heart today.
I’ll remember her as a gentle, generous woman who was always ready to help others. Her presence on this forum will leave a huge void, just as her friendship has in my life.
I send my sincerest thoughts to her husband, her family, and all those who had the chance to know her.
Fair winds, Nathalie. I like to think you’re now sailing on an infinitely calm sea, under an eternally blue sky. You’ll remain in our thoughts and hearts every time we talk about cruises or set off on a new journey.
Rest in peace, Nathalie.
For those who’d like to send a message of comfort and sympathy to her husband, you can send me a PM, and I’ll pass it along. THANK YOU
For me, Nathalie was so much more than just a cruise enthusiast. She was a friend, a deeply kind person who was always there to listen, despite the many health challenges she faced with tremendous courage. We corresponded regularly, and sometimes we had the chance to visit each other’s homes or attend the cruise show together with our respective husbands.
We shared a common dream: when we both retired, we had planned to finally go on a cruise together. Life had other plans, and that trip will forever remain a journey we never had the chance to take. That thought weighs heavily on my heart today.
I’ll remember her as a gentle, generous woman who was always ready to help others. Her presence on this forum will leave a huge void, just as her friendship has in my life.
I send my sincerest thoughts to her husband, her family, and all those who had the chance to know her.
Fair winds, Nathalie. I like to think you’re now sailing on an infinitely calm sea, under an eternally blue sky. You’ll remain in our thoughts and hearts every time we talk about cruises or set off on a new journey.
Rest in peace, Nathalie.
For those who’d like to send a message of comfort and sympathy to her husband, you can send me a PM, and I’ll pass it along. THANK YOU
Hello everyone,
So happy to be back on this Forum!
We’re heading off on another cruise—our 7th—after a 5-year break...
We’ll be leaving from Venice on April 26th with stops in Kotor, Mykonos, Santorini, and Ancona.
Could you help me plan the stops by sharing tips, tricks, and advice?
For those who already know me, you know we prefer not to take the cruise line’s excursions but instead organize everything ourselves.
Thanks in advance to everyone, and looking forward to chatting with you all!
hi there, a group of friends and I are going on a cruise at the end of June with CFC in Norway. I’d love to get some info on the different stops we’ll be making. Most of them are one-day stops (from around 10 AM to 8 PM on average). Here are the stops: Andalsnes, Trondheim, Honningsvåg, Alta, Hellesylt, Sandane, Austefjorden.
Thanks in advance to anyone who can share what there is to see or do in these places.
When I get back, I’ll post what we did—it might help others who come after us.
Also, does anyone know if the boat sticks to the arrival time in Dunkirk for catching tickets to head back south? We’ll plan a buffer just in case.
Thanks everyone!
Thanks in advance to anyone who can share what there is to see or do in these places.
When I get back, I’ll post what we did—it might help others who come after us.
Also, does anyone know if the boat sticks to the arrival time in Dunkirk for catching tickets to head back south? We’ll plan a buffer just in case.
Thanks everyone!
Hi there, The day before boarding the Costa Favolosa for the Norwegian Fjords cruise departing from Hamburg, I'd like to book a hotel. Which one would be the most convenient location-wise relative to the port?
Thanks in advance for your reply.
Hello,
We’ll be sailing on the Renaissance with CFC to southern Norway from July 4 to 11, 2026, departing from Dunkirk (the cruise was booked through "Planète Croisière").
When entering some personal details or pre-selecting options on the CFC website, I’m wondering about the "optional" categories for drinks and WiFi.
I’m actually a bit surprised by these extra charges, as we weren’t used to them on other cruises (Australis in Patagonia; Hurtigruten’s Coastal Express in Norway and Alaska; Rivages du Monde in the Arctic or on the Douro River; a Nile river cruise in Egypt), where we sometimes had access to basic drinks at meals and free WiFi when near land.
Anyway, for those who’ve already taken a CFC cruise on the Renaissance, could you share some advice? Specifically about the most basic drink package, called "Fraîcheur" (238 € for two), which doesn’t seem to be described anywhere. The "Premium" package seems excessive (490 € for two for the week) for light drinkers.
As for WiFi, it’s 10 € per day per person. While I find that price acceptable for parking our car in Dunkirk, it feels overpriced here (especially since it was free on the Nordlys "Coastal Express" just 3 or 4 years ago).
So, I’d love to hear from experienced cruisers who’ve been on this ship!
Looking forward to seeing the excursion prices, which should be available soon! 😐
Thanks in advance!
Thanks in advance!
Hi there,
I’d love to hear from travelers who’ve done this cruise with Rivages du Monde or CroisiEurope.
Thanks!
Elettra69
Hi there,
I’m considering a cruise on this ship in the recently introduced Yacht Club category.
Have any forum members tried it?
What are your thoughts? Positive or negative? Which cabins should we go for—or avoid?
We’re already familiar with the Yacht Clubs on the Splendida, Fantasia, Preziosa, and Divina series.
We weren’t as keen on the one on the Seashore—we found it too big.
Thanks in advance for your feedback!
Best,
Claudine
We're considering a new cruise soon and would like to try the Renaissance.
The uniqueness of the promenade cabins appeals to us, but could anyone give us some insights on the following points:
- Is the glass door sufficiently tinted to prevent outsiders from seeing into the cabin?
- Is the soundproofing good enough to block out conversations on the promenade deck?
Thanks in advance to anyone who can help!