Rare YoPhilly Posted January 27 #1 Share Posted January 27 We boarded Jan. 14 in Los Angeles and are now crossing the Pacific. This is our 4th O cruise (2nd time on Insignia). The entire crew is delightful - pleasant, engaging, smiling. Dottie is our CD, and she is the best CD we’ve ever had. We’re having a great time. For those of you who know June Tenuka, she’s onboard and holding jewelry-making classes. Chef is everywhere, everyday - very accessible- and he’s doing something fun and delicious every night in the Terrace Cafe since our weather across the Pacific has been excellent. One would be hard-pressed to find fault with the food. In my comment card, I suggested they add plain rolls or baguettes to the pastry offerings in the GDR at breakfast. As I noted, not everyone wants sweets. (I’ll take a good crusty baguette over a danish any time!). Tonight at dinner, the maitre d’ sought me out, thanked me for the suggestion and said they’re making the addition. It was great to know they actually read the comments and take action. We just crossed the equator in the past hour, so this afternoon we had a fun time getting initiated into the Order of the Shellback. the ship is just lovely, and we love the small size. She may not be the shiniest penny in the drawer but she is a beauty nonetheless. 14 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuestionEverything Posted January 27 #2 Share Posted January 27 Thanks so much for your review. We were on Insignia in August leaving from Iceland. The crew was wonderful indeed. Enjoy your voyage!🍾 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare FetaCheese Posted January 27 #3 Share Posted January 27 Is this the World Cruise? Thank you 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melnlen Posted January 27 #4 Share Posted January 27 I’m joining this cruise in Sydney and staying thru Bali. Happy to hear your report. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare YoPhilly Posted January 27 Author #5 Share Posted January 27 2 hours ago, FetaCheese said: Is this the World Cruise? Thank you It is, but we’re only on to Auckland. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerfan75 Posted January 27 #6 Share Posted January 27 On the cruise with you to Bali. I agree completely with the service, and crew, and food. Have had a few “misses”, but overall a very impressive cruise. We, too, made a mention on our mid-cruise survey, and the GM called us to discuss. A maintenance tech was in the stateroom soon thereafter. Have sailed more than 170 days on O, and this sailing is the best experience so far. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruisemom42 Posted January 27 #7 Share Posted January 27 I was on the sailing right before the OP's and have to agree that Dottie is an outstanding CD and Chef was everywhere. He was the best and most visible marketing tool O deployed on our sailing. His cooking demos were a lot of fun too. The amount of planning and sheer work that he and his team put in for the New Year's festivities was very evident. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare YoPhilly Posted January 27 Author #8 Share Posted January 27 21 minutes ago, cruisemom42 said: I was on the sailing right before the OP's and have to agree that Dottie is an outstanding CD and Chef was everywhere. He was the best and most visible marketing tool O deployed on our sailing. His cooking demos were a lot of fun too. The amount of planning and sheer work that he and his team put in for the New Year's festivities was very evident. Agreed. I’m on my way to his cooking demonstration shortly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare YoPhilly Posted January 27 Author #9 Share Posted January 27 44 minutes ago, tigerfan75 said: Have sailed more than 170 days on O, and this sailing is the best experience so far. Our best as well 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njhorseman Posted January 27 #10 Share Posted January 27 (edited) We've cruised Insignia on an ATW cruise segment and my impression is that the "best of the best" are assigned to the ship for the ATW. But right now...I'm a bit sad reading how good everything is because we booked this ATW...the full cruise this time...the day booking opened, but eventually had to cancel . I was really looking forward to the cruise. I hope everyone has a grand time ! Edited January 27 by njhorseman 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare YoPhilly Posted January 28 Author #11 Share Posted January 28 2 hours ago, njhorseman said: We've cruised Insignia on an ATW cruise segment and my impression is that the "best of the best" are assigned to the ship for the ATW. But right now...I'm a bit sad reading how good everything is because we booked this ATW...the full cruise this time...the day booking opened, but eventually had to cancel . I was really looking forward to the cruise. I hope everyone has a grand time ! So sorry you’re missing it. It appears that everyone is having a grand time. I’ve met many many passengers, and all are lovely, friendly people. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare YoPhilly Posted January 28 Author #12 Share Posted January 28 This morning we had a Grand Brunch…. And grand it certainly was! 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare FetaCheese Posted January 28 #13 Share Posted January 28 It's the World Cruise !! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Trails1 Posted January 28 #14 Share Posted January 28 Hi @YoPhillyWe live on the Big Island - Hilo side. We were so excited to see Insignia in port last week! You had amazing weather for your trip. I hope you were treated with Aloha and had a great visit. Our first Oceania cruise was on Insignia in 2007. ❤️ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare YoPhilly Posted January 29 Author #15 Share Posted January 29 58 minutes ago, Happy Trails1 said: Hi @YoPhillyWe live on the Big Island - Hilo side. We were so excited to see Insignia in port last week! You had amazing weather for your trip. I hope you were treated with Aloha and had a great visit. Our first Oceania cruise was on Insignia in 2007. ❤️ We’ve had excellent weather every day since we left LA. Gorgeous sunny days and very cooperative seas! 😄. We arrive at Rangiroa tomorrow. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare YoPhilly Posted January 29 Author #16 Share Posted January 29 In football-related news, the ship has been showing all of the playoff games in cabins as well as Horizons or Insignia Lounge. With popcorn!. 🏈. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSahoy Posted January 29 #17 Share Posted January 29 What great reviews! I board in Tokyo end March and my anticipation just went up 100X. Thanks for heads up and keep enjoying. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marieps Posted January 29 #18 Share Posted January 29 This sounds great. We're on her TA in August from Tilbury. I'm sure there will be plenty of crew turnover by then but it sounds like the culture of the ship is very pax centric. Thanks for a very positive review. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P_CNovaScotia Posted January 30 #19 Share Posted January 30 We are joining this ATW sailing for just one segment (Auckland to Sydney) in about 2 weeks . Having sailed on Insignia in 2016 and 2018 for 3 segments of the ATW I can attest that they have the best staff and food for their guests on this special voyage. We are excited to be on the ship again. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare YoPhilly Posted January 31 Author #20 Share Posted January 31 On 1/29/2024 at 12:51 PM, marieps said: This sounds great. We're on her TA in August from Tilbury. I'm sure there will be plenty of crew turnover by then but it sounds like the culture of the ship is very pax centric. Thanks for a very positive review. I can’t get over the crew! To a person, they are pleasant, smiling and friendly. We celebrated my husband’s birthday tonight in the GDR, and it was lovely. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mountain grandma Posted February 1 #21 Share Posted February 1 Who is the General Manager on board? We were on Insignia last August and will be on her again this fall. Curious if the GM is the same. Thanks, Billie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerfan75 Posted February 1 #22 Share Posted February 1 4 hours ago, mountain grandma said: Who is the General Manager on board? We were on Insignia last August and will be on her again this fall. Curious if the GM is the same. Thanks, Billie The GM is Ludmila Zelkin. She can be seen moving all about the ship, and is easily accessible. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruisemom42 Posted February 2 #23 Share Posted February 2 1 hour ago, tigerfan75 said: The GM is Ludmila Zelkin. She can be seen moving all about the ship, and is easily accessible. She took over from the previous GM in early January when I was onboard. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cape Hernlopen Posted February 2 #24 Share Posted February 2 We were on Insignia in June 2023 and concur with the comments regarding the food, Head Chef, General Manager and Dottie, the CD. A special thanks to Lorenzo the Terrace Cafe Manager and head person in Polo Grill. He is the warmest and most caring person and always provides unequaled hospitality. His response is always " My pleasure". We were lucky to meet him on Regatta in early 2023 and then again on Insignia in June 2023. Joel Barry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare YoPhilly Posted February 2 Author #25 Share Posted February 2 On 2/1/2024 at 8:55 AM, mountain grandma said: Who is the General Manager on board? We were on Insignia last August and will be on her again this fall. Curious if the GM is the same. Thanks, Billie The GM is Ludmila…. I didn’t catch her last name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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