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A few questions about my first Costa Esmeralda cruise
Hi Christian,
no, even with priority boarding, we were directed to the self-service area, and if the excursion return was after 1:30 PM, we had to go to the buffet.
On this ship, we didn’t like the Coliseum for the shows.
I hope you and your family have an excellent cruise—enjoy it!
One-Day Visit on the Renaissance in May 2025 – CFC Cruise
Thanks, Catherine, and happy future cruises to you!
Day trip on the Renaissance in May 2025 – CFC Cruise
Thanks Catherine for your review!
I completely agree with the first two lines of your conclusion. However, in December, maybe our noses were stuffy, but we didn’t notice any bad smells.
As for the paid visits, it’s worth asking: Larguez les amarres and Planète Croisière often offer free visits, yet some "freeloaders"—after a great tour—wouldn’t sign up with Croisiland, for example, but went to destockages or So Croisière... just to save supposedly 50 €.
Speaking of great cruises, there’s currently Rivages du Monde, where you’ll find our friend Frédéric Mathieu (for those who knew him). He’s still as impressive, but it’s true the budget isn’t the same.
Personally, as soon as I get the green light from the oncologist, we’ll be back on the Renaissance!
Day visit on the Renaissance in May 2025 – CFC Cruise
Good evening Catherine,
we’ve done 2 cruises in December, departing from Marseille, with no boarding issues.
I agree with your feelings, except for the welcome at departure.
We benefited from very interesting lecturers.
As you so aptly put it: long, carefully chosen stops and the charm of a bygone era—exactly that!
After 56 Costa cruises, 14 MSC, and 5 world tours, the big ships, the crowds, the noise—none of that suited us anymore. It’s true, we’re now older.
You didn’t mention if you had a meal; for us, the food was truly top-notch, along with some beautiful shows.
On the other hand, I don’t think families with young children would enjoy this type of ship, nor those who absolutely need a casino to entertain themselves.
As long as my health allows for a little getaway, I’ll be off again (Croisiland, of course). Looking forward to the rest of your review, thanks!
As long as my health allows for a little getaway, I’ll be off again (Croisiland, of course). Looking forward to the rest of your review, thanks!
Review of my cruise experience on the Costa Deliziosa
Hi there,
I’ve traveled on the *Deliziosa* 5 times, including 3 world cruises—2 in an ocean-view cabin and 3 in a balcony cabin, with no issues at all.
I was really surprised because every day at the buffet, there was a choice of pasta like spaghetti or other options. Meanwhile, on MSC (even though it’s an Italian ship), I had to ask the restaurant twice and wait 20 minutes just to get spaghetti!
The quality of the meals, especially the desserts, is noticeably better on Costa.
That said, if you're looking for a quiet, relaxing cruise without blaring music, try CFC’s *Renaissance* ship.
Wishing you future cruises with amazing ports of call—that’s what really matters!
Wishing you future cruises with amazing ports of call—that’s what really matters!
Dinner on the Costa Smeralda
Hi Sylvie,
no problem, you can eat morning, noon, and night at the cafeteria, but the restaurant is still much quieter.
Feedback on my first experience with CFC
Thanks so much for your very detailed review!
Wasn’t there a lecturer on this cruise?
We’ve done two cruises on the Renaissance and really enjoyed the excellent lecturers and the generally courteous and respectful atmosphere—even the grumblers and never-satisfied folks didn’t complain, even though one elevator was out of service the whole time
Your favorite cruise lines
Alright, have a great cruise over Christmas and New Year’s!
We’ll disembark on the 22nd, and you’ll be ready to board.
Your favorite cruise lines
Good evening! We live in Saint-Laurent-du-Var and were also on the 2020 and 2023 world tours—we definitely might have crossed paths!
We’re heading out on the *Renaissance* with some friends from Antibes.
Your favorite cruise lines
Hi Amélie,
we’ve done 5 different world cruises—1 on the Luminosa, 1 on the Néoromantica that went up the Amazon to Manaus, and 3 on the Deliziosa.
We’ve taken 55 Costa cruises and 14 MSC cruises, and we’re leaving Monday to try CFC for 20 days. We’ll share our thoughts with you!
VF Members' 2025 Cruise Departure Schedule
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VF Members' 2025 Cruise Departure Calendar
Great idea with this calendar, just like in the old days!
26/1/2025 Anisetoile/Tuscany/8 d/Marseille
Mediterranean Cruise with Costa Toscana: Your Tips for the Port Stops
Thanks buddy😏
Mediterranean Cruise with Costa Toscana: Your Tips for the Ports of Call
Hi Hervé, we’re doing the exact same cruise on the Toscana on Jan 26. Let me know if you found any great excursion tips! In the meantime, we’re trying out CFC on Dec 2—I’ll share our thoughts. Hugs
Remboursement des 35% du tour monde Costa de 2020
En effet, nous sommes presque voisins, et nous étions sur le même bateau...nos amis qui étaient déjà inscrits pour le T.d.M 2021 ont choisi comme vous les 50 pour cent, ce qui faisait le tour du monde à moitié prix, seulement étant donnée la situation actuelle , ils viennent d'annuler , pensant que l'annulation ayant lieu plus de 90 jours avant le départ ils auraient peu de frais, hélas non, l'agence réclame quinze pour cent du prix total de la croisiere, ils sont donc pour le moment en grandes discussions, est.il préférable d'attendre l'annulation par Costa?avez vous réserve par une agence?ou directement avec Costa?
Nous espérons que la situation future nous permettra bientôt de reprendre nos croisieres, bonne fin de journée
Remboursement des 35% du tour monde Costa de 2020
Bonjour Jacques
En effet, je viens de recevoir un mail de Costa, m'indiquant que nous sérions remboursés dans 45 jours ouvrés
Ce remboursement se fera sur la carte bancaire enregistrée à bord
Attendons
Annulation d'une croisière et report sur une autre
Bonjour Patrick
je constate que tu es inquiet pour ta prochaine croisière, je le suis également mais pas au sujet de la disparition éventuelle du Fortuna, mais plutôt de l'impossibilité d'aller en Israel , d'accord c'est dans 7 mois cette croisière et personne à l'heure actuelle ne peut prévoir ce qui va se passer d'ici là, si c'est Costa qui annule nous le saurons j'espère avant de payer le solde début janvier, en attendant gardons le moral
bonne journée ainsi qu'à Brigitte , portez vous bien bises
Tour du monde Costa 2020
Entièrement d'accord avec toi Herve, j'espère que tu es bien arrivé dans les Landes et pas à NoumeaNoumea, n, je n'ai même pas eu le temps de te faire la bise,
Ce tour du monde a quand même ete incroyable, mais garde les bons souvenirs que nous avons jusqu'au 16 mars, oublie le reste, quand je pense que certains disaient qu'ils vivaient un véritable cauchemar, qu'ils étaient pris en otages etc....sans commentaire
Soyez prudents tous les deux, j'ai l'impression d'être sur une autre planète, le retour à la réalité est difficile, je vais faire des projets et demain ça ira mieux
Tour du monde Costa 2020
Coucou Martine et Jean.Claude
Je viens d'apprendre que le Deliziosa était actuellement en cale sèche à Triete jusqu'au 15 dec, nous allons avoir un bateau refait à neuf et peut.etre désinfecte à fond, bonne nouvelle
À très bientôt, bisous
Tour du monde Costa 2020
Bonjour Jean Charles
Un grand merci pour vos judicieux conseils
A bientot sur le Deliziosa











