ilsun

16 hours ago, AlanF65 said:

 

Sorry,

I thought the title said Maasdam

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Thanks for the thought

🙏🙏🙏 will do

Did not see a roll call & followed the instructions to start one, thought I did.

Please advise on how to start one. 

Thank you in advance 

Hi all,

Anyone out there on this cruise with or without the Land section?

Looking for partners on independent shore excursions.

Please respond

Smooth sailing

Assaf

Bob you look great. Congratulations to you both, may you be happy together.

We were overjoyed to hear the news.

Tali & Assaf

Thanks for the update Jim, saw Bob at the infirmary and have been asking around.

Bob, hope you get better soon and take care of yourself. We are leaving in Southampton so if we don't see you All The Best.

If you get to Tel Aviv email me israelsun@gmail.com 

Thank you Lisa for your kind words.

Tali & Assaf

7 hours ago, DeanoNorthPerth said:

Not sure I am following you here Assaf and Talia. Are you seriously saying you thought Oceania had the final say in this matter rather than the UAE? While I certainly don't support UAE's decision, it was always there's in the end and I think it may have been a little naive on your part to rely on the word of Oceania alone. A bit more research may have been required.

 

If Oceania emailed my TA (twice) saying that we can stay on board (I imagine they checked with UAE authorities) they should stand behind their word, if the circumstances change they should compensate us. Had they the slightest doubt about us staying on board in UAE they should have made us choose to disembark before the cruise started as was the case was in Indonesia. Are you so naive to think that we were allowed on board in NYC without all visas & permissions. To be told on the afternoon that you have to get off the ship is a little disturbing & not the policy of a reputable company.

On 5/9/2019 at 1:02 PM, bob brown said:

Assif, I am so sorry you and Talia had to endure this absolute indignity.  I consider it outrageous that you were not allowed to at least remain on board the ship, let alone disembark in those countries, simply because of your nationality.

 

The whole thing makes me so sour, that I will show my disapproval by the only means that I know will count...with my wallet.   I will not spend a penny in any of those countries.

 

Perhaps if Oceania and other cruise lines would cease calling in those countries, they might reconsider their uncivil policies.

 

As for Oceania, they should at least attempt to generously compensate you for what you had to endure.

Thank you Bob

4 hours ago, RJB said:

what a nice place to be.  Could you post some pictures for us?   Would be great.  Thanks

Photos will be on my FB page Assaf Shilo on a Harley with angel wings

Disembarking in Ko Samui for 5 days in a tropical heaven. See you in Phuket.

Assaf

17 hours ago, decafnights said:

Assaf, your photos are amazing! I looked on your FB page and saw that you are a photographer. I particularly enjoyed these as we will be in Japan in October.  A basic question- to follow you on FB, do I send a friend request or is there another way to do it? Thanks.

 

And thanks to all of you who are posting. I've been wondering what you do with so many great photos. Do you make albums when you get home or do they sit on your computer?

Please send me a friend request.

Usually the images are on my computer plus 3 backups.

Hi all, if anyone is interested in looking at my photographs from this ATW cruise, look at my 

FB page Assaf Shilo & my profile photo is of me on a Harley with angel wings. In future I will not be posting photos on this board.

11 hours ago, ilsun said:

Excursion for tomorrow if anyone is interested

$35 US. Airconditioned 15 sitter bus

Will be in port at 10:30 with Moana tours sign

Excursion for tomorrow if anyone is interested

$35 US. Airconditioned 15 sitter bus

14 hours ago, JoePDX said:

Tell him they are AMAZING.   Truly made my day.   🙂

 

Joe

I sent him a screenshot of your post. Planning to buy a GoPro in Sydney

Welcome to the Pago Pago, gateway to the magnificent islands of the Territory of American Samoa. Lying south the Equator, American Samoa is the most southern point of the United States domain. Island of Tutuila.
Cultural experience tour- traditional dance & kava tasting, tsunami memorial, Flower pot rocks & views from the Western coast

Just now, cayman09 said:

Ilsun, beautiful photos thank you for sharing. Can I ask what you are using for an underwater camera?

I did not take the underwater photos, gave credit to Greg Ulrich who was kind enough to share his great pictures.

Rangiroa, Tuamotu Islands, French Polynesia + Bora Bora snorkeling photos by Gregory Ulrich

Timid and skittish, blacktip reef sharks don’t usually pose a threat to humans. But their shy behavior does make it difficult to get close to them while scuba diving.

Overwater bungalows and underwater adventures welcome you at Bora Bora. Lose yourself in the lagoons, where the waters teem with exotic reef fish, black tipped sharks, rays and colourful corals. Sail with Moses (complete with wife & kid) as he plays the ukalele, snorkel, swim in the azure waters, eat a suckling pig cooked in in a traditional oven and enjoy a Hinano beer.

Papeetee, French Polynesia- Women weaving leis, Le Marche, pearl museum, sacred temple site, Vaipahi gardens & Maraa grotto.

A day late but it's been hectic 😎

Rangiroa, Tuamotu Islands, French Polynesia - views from the beach, boat & Kia Ora resort hotel. Unfortunatly my underwater housing sprung a leak and I could not shoot during snorkeling which was magnificent

Hi all, we are looking for 2 to join us on private excursions - 8 hour private tour car+guide in Taipei and we have a driver to Petra and Wadi Ram, can pick a guide up in Petra. Price less then half the ship's for Teipei and even less for Petra.

Please call me/leave a message 7014.

Assaf

Nuku Hiva, Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia- Heaven on earth.  Excursion to Taipivai Valley. Plus The Nuku Hiva folclore dance troupe performing on the Insignia

Just now, Go-Bucks! said:

 

ilsun,

 

I gave my camera to some lady to take a picture of my initiation, but she took the lady in front of me instead!  Was wondering if you might have taken one of me?  My kids and grandkids would love it.  I had a navy blue and flowered short skirt and rash guard shirt on with a black veil on my head.  If so, maybe you could email it to me?  If not, no biggie.  Thanks!  Lisa...cabin 8041....lkirkrn@yahoo.com.

Sorry, left after Erik kissed the fish 😞