pacheco18 Posted May 5, 2013 Author #26 Share Posted May 5, 2013 Laraine, I sent you a email but got your out of town message. Glad that you and Bob are having a terrific time and are treated pretty much the way all Oceania passengers should and probably are treated. What you have described regarding the staff is the only way I have known Oceania to be. Food is subjective and is always up for discussion, but Oceania staff are trained to know who their passengers are, their likes, etc. Now Paul can't wait for his second cruise with O. Coming up on my 7th with them. Not surprised about the CC party as you recall what happened on our cruise in 2011 after setting up a hosted CC party. The GM make it right. Soo happy you are enjoying this experience. Hugs to Bob.:D I got your email and answered it This cruise has been over the top for us We had fabulous canapés and as promised the gm and f&b director came to the cc get together. Wonderful that we ccers were treated so well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulchili Posted May 5, 2013 #27 Share Posted May 5, 2013 I got your email and answered it This cruise has been over the top for us We had fabulous canapés and as promised the gm and f&b director came to the cc get together. Wonderful that we ccers were treated so well Laraine, Thank you for the "live" updates. It sure sounds like you are having a great time - enjoy! Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billie bucks Posted May 5, 2013 #28 Share Posted May 5, 2013 On our first cruise with him on marina it was both. Everything was chaotic. Trivia was a disaster. He used cards from trivial pursuit and the staff asked the same questions in the evening Venues were overcrowded and he was unaware. It was awful. He also made some very offensive remarks about certain ethnic groups. I believe management put an end to that On this cruise he is a bit toned down. He does not have the challenge of all the venues to manage as this is an r ship. I still believe his style is unsuited to a sophisticated upscale experience. He has his fans. If u like corny and buffoon - like antics, you will like him Give me Leslie or the two Davids any day I have not sailed with Dottie or the fellow from eight is enough whose name escapes me but both of them get rave reviews Four sea days and pirate avoidance ahead Tend to disagree with you. I think a lot has to do with cultural differences....Nolan is British and perhaps you just don't get his humor. We have found this with comedians in the show lounge....sometimes Americans do not get the British humor and vice versa. Being Canadian does have its perks!!!! As for me, I can only take one David.... the other has absolutely no sense of humor....perhaps it had something to do with being on a diet and quitting smoking....he was the downside of that particular cruise. I was on the Regatta when the Eight is Enough guy was in training...that was in 2010 so it is nice to hear that he is still with Oceania. Just my perspective for what it is worth! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted May 5, 2013 #29 Share Posted May 5, 2013 We had fabulous canapés and as promised the gm and f&b director came to the cc get together. Wonderful that we ccers were treated so well I wonder if this will set a new precedent or it will just be for "SPECIAL PASSENGERS" :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wristband Posted May 5, 2013 #30 Share Posted May 5, 2013 Pacheco you posted: "Believe it or not someone else organized the Petra tour. It is Ramasside or Ramses tours. Great reviews" At both web sites, they each offer Egypt tours but no mention of Petra. Might you have used another operator for Petra? If so, which? Did you use Ramasside or Ramses for a Luxor tour? If so, how was it? If not, who did you use? Thanks & enjoying your reports. Even if Nolan is just being Nolan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulchili Posted May 6, 2013 #31 Share Posted May 6, 2013 Pacheco you posted: "Believe it or not someone else organized the Petra tour. It is Ramasside or Ramses tours. Great reviews" At both web sites, they each offer Egypt tours but no mention of Petra. Might you have used another operator for Petra? If so, which? Did you use Ramasside or Ramses for a Luxor tour? If so, how was it? If not, who did you use? We had great tours in both Petra and Luxor with Memphistours. Exactly half the price of the ship's tour with a group of only 12 people (even stayed in the same hotel in Luxor as the ship's tour did). While they are located in Egypt, they arranged for our tours in Jordan as well. They are well reviewed and recommended both here and on Tripadvisor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Caroldoll Posted May 6, 2013 #32 Share Posted May 6, 2013 I am so happy for you! That makes a cruise to be sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacheco18 Posted May 6, 2013 Author #33 Share Posted May 6, 2013 Tend to disagree with you. I think a lot has to do with cultural differences....Nolan is British and perhaps you just don't get his humor. We have found this with comedians in the show lounge....sometimes Americans do not get the British humor and vice versa. Being Canadian does have its perks!!!! As for me, I can only take one David.... the other has absolutely no sense of humor....perhaps it had something to do with being on a diet and quitting smoking....he was the downside of that particular cruise. I was on the Regatta when the Eight is Enough guy was in training...that was in 2010 so it is nice to hear that he is still with Oceania. Just my perspective for what it is worth! I've been around the block. I get British humor. I find him obnoxious and déclassé I know he has his fans. I'm just not one of them Example. He is the only cd on o who can't stop making pa announcements. Nolan, we can all read Currents--I can find the bingo game myself . It is not just his humor that I find offensive I do not like his style, to the extent he has style I have managed to avoid him and for it has worked out well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacheco18 Posted May 6, 2013 Author #34 Share Posted May 6, 2013 I am so happy for you! That makes a cruise to be sure. Sure does lol Last night we returned to Toscana. They knew the first time had some issues. Well they took no chances. Service was over the top as was the meal. We were visited by two officers,were given a private table with a view of the sunset(our reservation said share lol) and were offered after dinner drinks on the house I am in paradise What sets o apart IMO is that they want it to be perfect. If it isn't they make it perfect the next time. I caved. The Jordanian jeweler is making me a custom pair of earrings. She is a trained architect and gave a fascinating lecture on the interrelationship between Arabic calligraphy and architecture. It is evident in her jewelry designs. She is terrific. Need to use self control lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacheco18 Posted May 6, 2013 Author #35 Share Posted May 6, 2013 Pacheco you posted: "Believe it or not someone else organized the Petra tour. It is Ramasside or Ramses tours. Great reviews" At both web sites, they each offer Egypt tours but no mention of Petra. Might you have used another operator for Petra? If so, which? Did you use Ramasside or Ramses for a Luxor tour? If so, how was it? If not, who did you use? Thanks & enjoying your reports. Even if Nolan is just being Nolan! Have not been there yet. Will report after. Maybe I'm mistaken about the operator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacheco18 Posted May 6, 2013 Author #36 Share Posted May 6, 2013 I wonder if this will set a new precedent or it will just be for "SPECIAL PASSENGERS" :confused: I think it probably had to do the the f&b director. I have cruised with him before and dined with him. He greeted me like an old friend. He's a fun loving guy who is quite visible everywhere, chatting with passengers. He likes to encourage a good time. I credit him for the gesture Canapés included caviar, smoked salmon. Not chintzy. The bar manager was also there to make sure we were all happy during happy hour Kudos to o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacheco18 Posted May 6, 2013 Author #37 Share Posted May 6, 2013 Pacheco you posted: "Believe it or not someone else organized the Petra tour. It is Ramasside or Ramses tours. Great reviews" At both web sites, they each offer Egypt tours but no mention of Petra. Might you have used another operator for Petra? If so, which? Did you use Ramasside or Ramses for a Luxor tour? If so, how was it? If not, who did you use? Thanks & enjoying your reports. Even if Nolan is just being Nolan! It is ramassides for Petra. Here is link http://www.ramassidetours.com/egypt-shore-excursions/tours-from-aqaba-port/petra-wadi-rum-from-aqaba/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PaulMCO Posted May 6, 2013 #38 Share Posted May 6, 2013 Dubai is not a bad place to be! We loved it. Believe it or not someone else organized the Petra tour. It is Ramasside or Ramses tours. Great reviews We had marvelous private tours in Oman, Dubai and Fujairah. I have names of contacts for future reference. You are lucky you missed the floods in Fuji... Dubai is OK. But as many times as I have been here. There is not much I have not seen or done or play how many malls have I shopped in. :) Enjoy the rest of your cruise the best is left to come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacheco18 Posted May 6, 2013 Author #39 Share Posted May 6, 2013 You are lucky you missed the floods in Fuji...Dubai is OK. But as many times as I have been here. There is not much I have not seen or done or play how many malls have I shopped in. :) Enjoy the rest of your cruise the best is left to come. Go skiing! It is almost comedic I think we are on candid camera This morning at breakfast a server addressed us by name,said he remembered serving us in Jacques in 2011 (we ate their once - he could not possibly know our names lol). I did not remember him but he told us how happy he is to see us again. If this is a setup it is working like a charm I cannot wait to see what is next! My husband has not taken the smile off his face Tonight the sea bass from red ginger is on the GDR menu. So happy. We dine with Lucien the f & b manager so the wine will flow and service will be flawless Maria (aknitter) is encouraging me to buy another piece of jewelry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted May 6, 2013 #40 Share Posted May 6, 2013 Maria (aknitter) is encouraging me to buy another piece of jewelry! I agree with her Some very nice pieces from that designer You really need 1 for everyday of the trip ...don't you Maybe you will get a big discount for multiple purchases ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacheco18 Posted May 6, 2013 Author #41 Share Posted May 6, 2013 I agree with herSome very nice pieces from that designer You really need 1 for everyday of the trip ...don't you Maybe you will get a big discount for multiple purchases ;) With friends like this...... Lol. Might have to cancel a cruise if I keep buying Hmm. 21 days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacheco18 Posted May 6, 2013 Author #42 Share Posted May 6, 2013 I agree with herSome very nice pieces from that designer You really need 1 for everyday of the trip ...don't you Maybe you will get a big discount for multiple purchases ;) With friends like this...... Lol. Might have to cancel a cruise if I keep buying Hmm. 21 days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacheco18 Posted May 6, 2013 Author #43 Share Posted May 6, 2013 For those interested in jewelry My earrings will look a lot like this tassel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wristband Posted May 6, 2013 #44 Share Posted May 6, 2013 Pacheco & Paulchili - thanks for the feedback on Luxor & Petra. I will be there next year on Nautica. Any additional thoughts would be most welcome (esp you Pacheco after your tour). Totally agree on Nolan's coarse sense of humor and wriggling of hips on the diving board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacheco18 Posted May 6, 2013 Author #45 Share Posted May 6, 2013 Today was a food day Brunch in the GDR was out of this world Had delightful dinner with the f&b manager and housekeeping manager Sea bass from red ginger on the menu. Divine. The new menus have one dish from red ginger and one from Jacques each evening. Bought the necklace! You only go around once Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuck.qc Posted May 6, 2013 #46 Share Posted May 6, 2013 Enjoying your review. Fabulous necklace, buy the matching earrings & bracelet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Caroldoll Posted May 6, 2013 #47 Share Posted May 6, 2013 I think if you are getting all that special treatment, it is nice for you to enjoy it yourself. If you are like myself and my DH, we always travel in top suites and SELDOM get special treatment. The last thing I would do is go on the boards and discuss this because some people will really feel bad. Just think about it. It is sooo sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted May 7, 2013 #48 Share Posted May 7, 2013 Enjoying your review. Fabulous necklace, buy the matching earrings & bracelet! that WAS the earring :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacheco18 Posted May 7, 2013 Author #49 Share Posted May 7, 2013 that WAS the earring :) Good catch Necklace is black coral with silver inlay. Beads come from Syria and are no longer available. I splurged but the piece is truly collectible Michelle Obama has a few of these pieces. Received as gifts Nadia has a less expensive copper collection she will show in a few days. Swears one piece has my name on it. Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted May 7, 2013 #50 Share Posted May 7, 2013 Good catch Necklace is black coral with silver inlay. Beads come from Syria and are no longer available. I splurged but the piece is truly collectible So .is that 2 down & 19 to go ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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