One-Day Visit on the Renaissance in May 2025 – CFC Cruise (page 3 of 3)

Hi Catherine,

Thanks for your firsthand account—I’m glad to see you back on this forum. 😉

As you said, they’re still finding their balance after all the startup hiccups, and I don’t dispute that this line has something real to offer after Costa or MSC. But for cruise regulars who know (or are used to) other lines (and there are so many of them), at a comparable budget, it’s not great.

The promotional deals are super tempting (if you ignore the cancellation terms attached), and let’s hope they help them find enough customers to stay afloat.

Hi Catherine,

A big thank you for the review about the ship and the various details.

We’re going to try this cruise line at the end of September in a guaranteed balcony cabin.

We’ll see how it goes, and I’ll post a review.

See you soon, Alexandre

Hi Alexandre, Thanks, I’ll be following your experience feedback with interest and pleasure. There’s nothing better than testing things out for yourself to form your own opinion.

Hello,

There's nothing like testing it out for yourself to form your own opinion.

Absolutely, that's what we decided to do!

By the way, did you check the prices for onboard Wi-Fi?

I read that the rate is more attractive if you buy it in advance.

I asked the agency, but they told me the price is the same whether you buy it onboard or in advance.

Thanks so much for your feedback. Alexandre

Hi Alexandre,

I wasn’t aware of the internet rates during the visit, but on the CFC website, you can find all the prices for the different packages. They’re actually more affordable if you buy them before the cruise.

Hi there! I’m currently looking into "possibly" booking a suite on this ship for a cruise to Scotland.

Given what you know about our tastes... would you recommend it or not?

Thanks!

Hi Nathalie,

It’s really clear—I’d advise against it 100%. The suites aren’t bad, though a bit dated since it’s an old HAL ship, but nothing else measures up.

ah...

Have you checked out Princess or Celebrity? I think they’re way better.

Let's say that for the price, I can get a suite... And the itinerary is great. . Plus, a few French speakers for once.

I'm hesitating...

I already know the ship, though—it worked well for us even if I suspect it’s a bit aging. It’s probably been refurbished since it was taken over by the English...

But I’m still hesitating...

The boat is really nice, but it’s no longer HAL. You can check out the reviews on TripAdvisor to help you decide. There are 36 pages of them from the last two years, but the most recent ones are up to date. 😉