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

[bob brown]

Alongside, Salalah, Oman.

[Jay23]

12 hours ago, bob brown said:

Assaf (Ilsun), has reported on our roll call, that Oceania has compensated him for his trouble, and he will be rejoining us at Haifa...🙂

Oceania made a mistake and have acknowledged it.  It is always the way a problem is handled that defines a Company.     I sincerely hope that the Assafs enjoy the "second half"  of their cruise and is able to put this very unfortunate upset behind them.    J 

[The Beach]

Anyone want to do a one day excursion to Cario and the pyramids? Need second person. About $350 with Visa change. Flight out of Hurghada,   Jim Beach - cabin 4002..

[CRD03]

1 hour ago, The Beach said:

Anyone want to do a one day excursion to Cario and the pyramids? Need second person. About $350 with Visa change. Flight out of Hurghada,   Jim Beach - cabin 4002..

I am interested. ConnieDoughty 8041

[Senior Citizen]

DH and I did this 3 years ago.  We stayed overnight in Giza at the historic Mena House which I see is now bearing the Marriott name.  It’s where all the heads of state used to stay on visits to Cairo. I think it was originally built as a king’s palace.  You get a fabulous view of the pyramids from the swimming pool area since you’re right next to them.  It’s going for under $100 night right now which is a fabulous price for this famous hotel.

 

We used a local tour company, Memphis I think, for a car/driver and English speaking guide.  You’ll be surprised at how modern the Cairo airport is.  If you spend the night, the sound and light show at the pyramids is good.  The trip was well worth it.  Good luck!

[bob brown]

Passing Perim Island, in the Bab al-Mandab Strait.... leaving the Gulf of Aden into the Red Sea.

[Go-Bucks!]

Mountains in Yemen.

[shemp2000]

How are all you world cruisers holding up?

Pros? Cons?

 

 

[bob brown]

1 hour ago, shemp2000 said:

How are all you world cruisers holding up?

Pros? Cons?

 

 

It’s all good!🙂

[dermgoddess]

15 minutes ago, bob brown said:

It’s all good!🙂

Doing well... love the sea days but very excited to get to Aqaba

[bob brown]

Passing Sharm El-Sheikh, entering the Gulf of Aqaba

[bob brown]

Tiran Island.

Edited May 20, 2019 by bob brown

[bob brown]

Aqaba pilot’s aboard.

[bob brown]

Aqaba, Jordan.

 

 

And Eilat, Israel.

[bob brown]

Alongside Aqaba.

[bob brown]

Aqaba.

[Go-Bucks!]

On 5/18/2019 at 4:48 AM, shemp2000 said:

How are all you world cruisers holding up?

Pros? Cons?

 

 

 

👍😍

[claudiaYVR]

On 5/17/2019 at 7:02 AM, The Beach said:

Anyone want to do a one day excursion to Cario and the pyramids? Need second person. About $350 with Visa change. Flight out of Hurghada,   Jim Beach - cabin 4002..

I just heard that Oceania has cancelled the overland two day tour in Egypt. I have friends on board who were booked on it and I know they’ll be super disappointed. Are you still looking for others interested in going with you? Let me know and I’ll pass your name and cabin number to my friends (there’s two of them) in case they’re still keen on going to Cairo. Thanks!

[claudiaYVR]

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[bob brown]

Pilot’s aboard...and immigration...

[bob brown]

Alongside Safaga, Egypt.

[bob brown]

Safaga.

[bob brown]

Namma Lines ro-ro ferry boat Amanah just arrived from Jeddah...

[bob brown]

Sailing away...

[Paulchili]

Did you stay in Safaga only for a day instead of two?

If so, did they substitute a port?