QV in Fortaleza, Brazil

[Tomnorm]

Just returned to the ship after the worst land tour ever. We have not met a single satisfied person. Cunard should spend more time researching ports and tour operators before signing up.

Visitors for the World Cup should beware

[loerie]

Yes I agree - we did this port on Azamara -Fortaleza is not much beter. Visitors for the soccer are in for a rude awakening!!!!!

[Kiltboys]

Just returned to the ship after the worst land tour ever. We have not met a single satisfied person. Cunard should spend more time researching ports and tour operators before signing up.

Visitors for the World Cup should beware

 

Poor shore excursions are so disappointing. Stand your ground with the staff and see if you can get some recompense. We had a tour last year in Australia that was cancelled whilst we were on our way due to bad weather ahead. The bus turned around and headed back to the ship. Cunard refunded only 50% of the cost because we were technically on the bus for a few hours. We pushed back and got the remainder refunded, but many didn't. The tour manager had to email Carnival House in the UK and he said they were doing it as a one-off.

 

To make you feel better, tonight it is going down to -20C due to something called an "arctic vortex". You are in Brazil. Try to enjoy it!

 

Safe travels!

 

KB

[houtbay]

Just returned to the ship after the worst land tour ever. We have not met a single satisfied person. Cunard should spend more time researching ports and tour operators before signing up.

Visitors for the World Cup should beware

 

Was this a tour organized by the ship. Where did it go. Would appreciate some input as we will be there shortly and would like to avoid any bad experiences. Many thanks

[capnpugwash]

I seldom take organised tours and looking here http://wikitravel.org/en/Fortaleza

it seems a fairly attractive place.

[Slow Foxtrot]

I seldom take organised tours and looking here http://wikitravel.org/en/Fortaleza

it seems a fairly attractive place.

 

Sorry Captain, this is the worst port we have visited in 25 years. We took the shuttle bus to the city centre. The atmosphere was third world, felt intimidating, and, as very experienced travellers, we were glad to return to the ship. The market (drop-off point) was chaotic and the cathedral disappointing.

The port facilities resembled a Barnsley slag-heap and Cunard's organisation for the tours and shuttle buses was almost non-existent.

All in all there was a distinct feeling that Cunard will not be returning here for many years to come.

Rio, in four day's time, will be a vast improvement.

[capnpugwash]

Sorry Captain, this is the worst port we have visited in 25 years. We took the shuttle bus to the city centre. The atmosphere was third world, felt intimidating, and, as very experienced travellers, we were glad to return to the ship. The market (drop-off point) was chaotic and the cathedral disappointing.

The port facilities resembled a Barnsley slag-heap and Cunard's organisation for the tours and shuttle buses was almost non-existent.

All in all there was a distinct feeling that Cunard will not be returning here for many years to come.

Rio, in four day's time, will be a vast improvement.

 

I felt exactly the same recently in a couple of ports in the Cape Verde Islands. It shows that you can't necessarily believe what you read. Sorry to hear of your bad experiences.

[Slow Foxtrot]

I felt exactly the same recently in a couple of ports in the Cape Verde Islands. It shows that you can't necessarily believe what you read. Sorry to hear of your bad experiences.

 

Thanks Captain for the commiserations but one bad port cannot spoil the enjoyment on this beautiful ship. We were Queen Mary fans for many years but have found the Queen Victoria to be beautifully appointed, so much so that it's now become our favourite ship. Once over that little episode in the Atlantic with raging seas and Force 10 winds we have had two weeks of idyllic conditions.

And Rio is now only three days away.

[capnpugwash]

Thanks Captain for the commiserations but one bad port cannot spoil the enjoyment on this beautiful ship. We were Queen Mary fans for many years but have found the Queen Victoria to be beautifully appointed, so much so that it's now become our favourite ship. Once over that little episode in the Atlantic with raging seas and Force 10 winds we have had two weeks of idyllic conditions.

And Rio is now only three days away.

 

I hope you have better luck in Rio, a work colleague was robbed three times in one day there a few years ago.

[paulista1950]

I seldom take organised tours and looking here http://wikitravel.org/en/Fortaleza

it seems a fairly attractive place.

 

What's the itinerary of this cruise Tomnorm? Just curious

[Tomnorm]

Rio next, then Montevideo and Buenos Aires.

Looking forward to Rio, had a great visit last time.

Life on board is a pleasure, as usual

[paulista1950]

Rio next, then Montevideo and Buenos Aires.

Looking forward to Rio, had a great visit last time.

Life on board is a pleasure, as usual

 

and have a nice cruise. I like those 3 cities very much, but unfortunately Montevideo and Bs As aren't as safe as they were any more. :(

But still deserving a visit

[paulista1950]

Cunard didn't include Punta in the itinerary :confused:

[Slow Foxtrot]

I hope you have better luck in Rio, a work colleague was robbed three times in one day there a few years ago.

 

To paraphrase Lady Bracknell .....

" To be robbed once in a day is a misfortune, but to be robbed twice in a day seems like darn right carelessness"

 

Goodness knows what she would have said about being robbed three times in a day !!

 

Foxy