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    “LIVE FROM” 2019 Oceania Insignia World Cruise, Jan. 11-July 11

    in Oceania Cruises

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    5 hours ago, njhorseman said:

    No one is suggesting a cruise passenger boycott is going to solve the problem, but why should anyone spend their money in a country that acts the way the UAE does? And perhaps if enough people refused to book cruises calling on the UAE, cruise lines themselves would discontinue making port calls there.

     

    Using your logic no one should ever protest anything unless somehow they knew in advance that the protesters had sufficient numbers to hold sway.  I can tell you from my personal experiences during the anti-Vietnam War protests that the protesters did not have the numbers in the beginning. But our actions eventually swayed the majority and we, the protesters, were the ultimate victors.

     

    Don't ever say that the voices of a few can't lead to significant change. If you think that way I suggest you shouldn't bother voting. After all, what can one person's vote do?

     

    Time to get off my soapbox ...but it felt good to briefly step back 50 years to a time when I was young and idealistic. :classic_smile:

    Lets get back to the joy of cruising and following along with the Insignia ATW 2019 Adventures. 

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    “LIVE FROM” 2019 Oceania Insignia World Cruise, Jan. 11-July 11

    in Oceania Cruises

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    1 hour ago, Go-Bucks! said:

     

    I sent a picture of last nights menu to my daughters and one of them saw "Moreton Bays Buggs Mac & Cheese" and asked me if they put bugs (insects, to us) into the mac & cheese!  She said that if they eat crocodiles and kangaroos then they might also put bugs into the mac & cheese.  I googled what they are in Australia and was glad to find out that it's a lobster-like creature, and not insects.  😉

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    🤣😂🤣😂shame you didn’t try them -delicious-  it’s an all time favorite !! 

    “LIVE FROM” 2019 Oceania Insignia World Cruise, Jan. 11-July 11

    in Oceania Cruises

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    24 minutes ago, Go-Bucks! said:

     

    I wasn't sure if I could try either of them, but after seeing the meats I decided to go with kangaroo since it looked like steak. The croc was white and shiny which made that decision quickly. I'm guessing that they raise these animals to butcher, not catch in the wild. The first time I tried goat it was a big decision too.

     

    My koala picture was at the RainForeStation Nature Park in Kuranda, Australia. Our ship tour took us there from the port of Cairns. 

    🦘 Kangaroo meat is sold in our local supermarkets and is very high in protein and low in fat. Great source or iron and Omega 3. We eat it regularly. 🐊 Croc is definitely more of an acquired taste. 

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    “LIVE FROM” 2019 Oceania Insignia World Cruise, Jan. 11-July 11

    in Oceania Cruises

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    20 hours ago, Paulchili said:

    The only city in the world that might beat San Francisco if only it weren't in the middle of nowhere :classic_biggrin:

    We've been there many times and have 2 more cruises booked visiting Sydney - can't get enough of a good thing like Sydney.

    🤔🤔We Aussies say exactly the same thing - but in reverse 😂🤣😂🤣🤷🏼‍♀️ Hard not to love Ye olde Sydney town 😁

    “LIVE FROM” 2019 Oceania Insignia World Cruise, Jan. 11-July 11

    in Oceania Cruises

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    1 hour ago, Go-Bucks! said:

     

    Wish you were here too! I'd love to meet you.  :classic_biggrin:

    Daylight savings is still on in Sydney so sunset drinks 🍷at any of the restaurants or wine bars in front of the Opera House is just brilliant and normally there is live music. Views of our magnificent harbour thrown in for free.👏🏻👏🏻 Welcome to Oz. Enjoy your time Downunder - see you all in Dubai. 

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    “LIVE FROM” 2019 Oceania Insignia World Cruise, Jan. 11-July 11

    in Oceania Cruises

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    3 minutes ago, Mura said:

    Well, why shouldn't they?  The RTW people are spending a LOT more on their trip than segmenters are.  When we had a recent B2B we got a private lunch in the GDR for those of us continuing on to the next cruise.  How did that harm new boarders?  I've always known that these "private lunches" occurred for people continuing on from one leg to another.  That never bothered me!

     

    And it has NOT seemed to me that those booking segments are discriminated against.

     

    That also may depend on the people we're talking about.  I think (correct me if I'm wrong) that CBB mentioned about the 2016 venture that there was some resentment among shorter-termers.  But that certainly does not have to be the case.  From what Bob has said, that is NOT the case this year.

     

    If I were taking a segment on an RTW cruise, I wouldn't expect the same treatment that those people who are on the ship for 180 days will get.  They are ENTITLED to certain benefits as far as I am concerned.

     

    Mura

     

     

     

    All those sailing are paying for the time they are onboard - I.e. RTW or segments are at daily charge? Oceania don’t advertise it as Segments vs RTW , nor do they appear to say that the treatment will be different. As long as it’s not “in your face”, I’m sure it will be fine. Ships need people to fill staterooms so that Voyages can be taken - simple maths - entitlement should not be a factor. 

    “LIVE FROM” 2019 Oceania Insignia World Cruise, Jan. 11-July 11

    in Oceania Cruises

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    4 hours ago, Go-Bucks! said:

     

    We don't get to Sydney until March 4th....11 days from now. I'd be surprised if a storm would hang  around that long.

    With a bit of luck you’ll be right. Unfortunately the swells could affect you on the way in. Cyclones build for days and usually run up and down the coast until they finally turn. There are reports of cruise ships waiting in New Caledonia because they won’t risk it yet but you are behind them. Just wanted to wish you all well. 

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