Uggediebug

We have booked Rio - Shanghai next March, received an email last week that due to "operational reasons" they are not going to Rio .

They have offered us alternate cruise with Magnifica from Rio to Malta

and flight to Naples and hotel to pick up Lirica cruise

Nothing about reimbursement of air fares, to rebook it will cost $640 AU per person.

Can anyone tell us where we stand with them ??

We are on holidays in France and have sent 6 emails and no response since original email.

Thank you in advance

Hi,

last August we did 5 back to back cruises, in fact we went to Kiel 3 times.

You can stay on board or disembark what ever you wish, the buffet is open as normal. Many people stayed onboard to take advantage of the peace and quiet and to grab a sun lounge.

Your room attendant will know you are staying and will clean your cabin as normal. The shopping area is very close to get any needed supplies, very nice port, remember you still need to go through security when returning.

One tip , the line of people to disembark was horrendous and first time we waited about 20 minutes, when we told someone they were so surprised, Apparently you just walk to the head of the queue and just mention the magic words " we are in transit!" And watch everyone starring at you. This is not communicated in the information they give you, they need to communicate better!:)

Hello,

Recently booked our first ever cruise, 41 night on MSC orchestra,with flights from Australia it is working out a fair price.

having read some reports some of the main issues seem to be the food, served cold when it should be hot, surely this is a health concern.

I have travelled in Europe and no what to expect, but some reviews talk of the pushing and fighting to get off at ports ! Is this really the case and how long does it take for 3000 people to disembark, A few ports we are only there a matter of 5 hours, I am wondering if it s worth getting off at all.

Could some of you experienced travellers enlighten me!

Thank you in advace.