Posts by 4yne

Thanks Patou,

Thanks for sharing—everyone’s experiences are always a joy to read. You sum up the YC perfectly: what we love about it and what makes it so successful.

Hello, And thank you, it's really nice of you to share your experience—I'll gladly follow along.

Awesome! I hope you have a fantastic trip! It’d be great if you could share a little recap when you’re back to inspire the rest of us. 😉

Hi Guylène,

Thanks for this lovely review of your cruise comeback.

The issue of towels being placed early in the morning to reserve sun loungers has now spread to hotels. A report even covered this in hotels in Spain and on beaches!

Extreme heat can indeed ruin some port stops when it’s overwhelming—we experienced this ourselves in June 2022 in the Adriatic Sea.

A gift as an apology is always a nice touch. It’s a great practice that helps you forget the incident and only remember the kind gesture.

Hi Georges,

Great question.

There’s Havila Voyages, which sails the same coastal route from Bergen to Kirkenes as the Coastal Express, but with newer ships.

Hurtigruten also offers the North Cape Line, which is different from the classic Coastal Express.

This happened a few years ago to a couple I know. They were living on the boat and doing excursions by coach, sometimes with long bus rides. It had nothing to do with a cruise anymore.

This seems like a major change to your itinerary. On top of the general terms and conditions, check with your legal support to know your rights and what you can do.

You can also ask the AI.

Hi Frédéric,

Like Poupou, I really want to thank you for this review. Too few people take the time to share their experience and impressions after their cruise. It’s a real shame. You got a good deal and were lucky not to have too many issues in your cabin—this poor ship is really poorly maintained. Port spots near city centers are more expensive for cruise lines, and that’s one of the first areas where they cut costs. Even with Oceania Cruise, we had this issue in Alaska.

Hi Isa,

10/01 - 4yne / MSC OPERA / 10 days / Mediterranean / Marseille

We’ll be on this departure too—I forgot to sign us up. 😉

Thanks

Hi Nathalie,

If you rent a car in Reykjavik, that’s awesome—it’s the best solution. In 2023, we rented a car in Reykjavik for 24 hours over two days. We’d already seen the most famous sites (Golden Circle, etc.). On the first day, we explored the Reykjanes Peninsula and Grindavik (now covered in lava), where we had the best fish and chips of our lives. We drove around the whole peninsula—there’s so much to see.





The next morning, we left the ship at 5 AM for the Reykjadalur Valley. We hiked to the river super early, and the best part was that there was almost no one there at that hour—it’s a magical memory. Just be careful: even that early, you still have to pay for parking at the machines.

Hi Ally,

In Reykjavik, local tour operators know how cruise excursions work, and they’ll pick you up right from the ship. At least, that’s how it was in 2018—I can’t believe it’s been that long! Maybe double-check, or if someone can confirm?

Hi Guylène,

What corporate jargon! The wording is laughable (but totally in line with what little I’ve seen of this company), and the compensation is pretty measly considering all the hassles you’ve had to deal with. I’m keeping my fingers crossed that next time everything goes smoothly for you.

So sad 😢 I really loved Nadu, even though I didn’t know her personally—just through this forum. I truly appreciated her trip reports, as well as her kindness and warmth. Thank you, Isabelle, for letting us know about this heartbreaking news. My thoughts are with her loved ones.

It seems like both were in Norway, right???

Hi Nathalie, Which one did you end up choosing?

Hi Guylène,

I share your opinion—getting older makes everything more complicated and intimidating. Indeed, those repairs could have waited until the next day. I think they protected themselves by making you change cabins the night before disembarkation. Not very nice.

Fingers crossed for your next cruise. Maybe everything will go smoothly—just look at Nathalie’s experience, even though she wasn’t feeling confident at first. 😉

Hello Guylène, Thank you for this report. Even if everything wasn’t perfect, it seems the cruise went well overall and you’re satisfied with it, which is what matters most.

Both involve a lot of sailing through the fjords. It seems to me that the North Cape is more interesting in June.

Also note that at the end of August you won’t get the midnight sun—it only lasts until around the third week of July if I remember correctly.

Hi Nathalie,

For a cruise at the end of August, I’d pick the southernmost one and save the other for another time at the start of the season, when the snow and ice haven’t melted yet and all the spring flowers are in bloom.

Hi Claudine,

“Very spread out”—that’s exactly how I felt about the YC on this ship. A cabin that’s not in the YC sanctuary is a shame for the atmosphere and the cozy vibe. I wouldn’t like that either.

Also worth noting: the Butcher is only open in the evening and is located all the way at the back of the ship, past the cafeteria.

A world cruise in the YC shouldn’t be too bad. 😉 I’ll check out the budget just out of curiosity. 😏

Best regards,