cbb Posted February 24, 2019 #826 Share Posted February 24, 2019 that's a shame that you couldn't have the ATW dinners in the specialty restaurants--they were wonderful. Half of us dined with the Capt in Polo and half with the GM in Toscana and then some weeks later everybody switched restaurants and officers. I've heard from people on ATW19 that the count for ATW20 is over 400!!! So I'm guessing D&I will be lunching in the MDR. And that's fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted February 24, 2019 #827 Share Posted February 24, 2019 at that rate the whole ship will be all RTW cruisers ..no segments Might work out better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbb Posted February 24, 2019 #828 Share Posted February 24, 2019 ATW people get accused of being a clique.....400 is 2/3 of the passengers--huge clique! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob brown Posted February 24, 2019 #829 Share Posted February 24, 2019 Looking like a fine day here at Bay of Islands, NZ. Pilot aboard at 0705, and we are close to anchorage. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KS&JW Posted February 24, 2019 #830 Share Posted February 24, 2019 On 1/3/2019 at 1:39 AM, riandei said: 3 hours ago, LHT28 said: at that rate the whole ship will be all RTW cruisers ..no segments Might work out better I agree. While I have enjoyed this thread and can see what a fun time the ATW's are having, this makes me very hesitant to ever book a segment. Too easy to feel like a second class passenger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roothy123 Posted February 24, 2019 #831 Share Posted February 24, 2019 On 2/19/2019 at 1:17 PM, cbb said: don't tell everybody how beautiful it is to dine at Terrace--everybody on board will want to come.....shhhhh, it's a secret!!! 🙂 we eat most of our meals there on every cruise and I don't like it when someone is sitting at "our" table! My husband would eat there every morning and night if he could, other than nights when we had specialty restaurant rezzies. However, I insist on dragging him to the main dining room for dinner once a cruise, just for variety. But I love eating outside on the Terrace as we're approaching a port. I bring my camera and look for lighthouses and other stuff like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patandpaul2631 Posted February 24, 2019 #832 Share Posted February 24, 2019 42 minutes ago, KS&JW said: I agree. While I have enjoyed this thread and can see what a fun time the ATW's are having, this makes me very hesitant to ever book a segment. Too easy to feel like a second class passenger. We’re joining you all in Sydney for the trip to Tokyo. Make room at the party for us, please. Here we come! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulchili Posted February 24, 2019 #833 Share Posted February 24, 2019 52 minutes ago, KS&JW said: I agree. While I have enjoyed this thread and can see what a fun time the ATW's are having, this makes me very hesitant to ever book a segment. Too easy to feel like a second class passenger. We joined a segment of the WC a couple of years ago (Singapore to Abu Dhabi) and did not feel that way. This is unlike on Crystal where we very much felt like second class passengers. Maybe it's because we are very familiar and comfortable on Oceania and were newbies on Crystal? I would not hesitate doing a segment again. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shiphappy1951 Posted February 24, 2019 #834 Share Posted February 24, 2019 Tomorrow in Auckland, Audrey is looking to join a tour - if anyone has a space available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob brown Posted February 24, 2019 #835 Share Posted February 24, 2019 6 hours ago, cbb said: that's a shame that you couldn't have the ATW dinners in the specialty restaurants-- Not at all...to the contrary, the way they set up long tables, and promoted us “mingling”, and meeting other ATW passengers we hadn’t met yet, it was agreat experience being all together innthe Grande. We have already experienced several meals in the specialty restaurant’s. This luncheon was a special menu crafted especially for us by a guest chef, Olivier Desaint Martin 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckcarole Posted February 24, 2019 #836 Share Posted February 24, 2019 1 hour ago, KS&JW said: I agree. While I have enjoyed this thread and can see what a fun time the ATW's are having, this makes me very hesitant to ever book a segment. Too easy to feel like a second class passenger. Wow! that does'nt sound FUN for those of us getting on in Southampton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tvlbum Posted February 24, 2019 #837 Share Posted February 24, 2019 Do most of the passengers on the RTW cruises register their departures with the State Dept before they leave the country? I will post this on the other boards as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go-Bucks! Posted February 25, 2019 Author #838 Share Posted February 25, 2019 On 2/24/2019 at 9:47 AM, KS&JW said: I agree. While I have enjoyed this thread and can see what a fun time the ATW's are having, this makes me very hesitant to ever book a segment. Too easy to feel like a second class passenger. This is not true...half of the ship are doing segments and are treated like everyone else. I never ask what part of the cruise someone is going on...we're just all in this adventure together! 👍 😍 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go-Bucks! Posted February 25, 2019 Author #839 Share Posted February 25, 2019 I'm in Paihia, Bay of Islands, New Zealand right now...such a cute little town. Took a lunch cruise to Russell and the bay earlier. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJB Posted February 25, 2019 #840 Share Posted February 25, 2019 Great pictures. Wish I was there. Keep up the good work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted February 25, 2019 #841 Share Posted February 25, 2019 Just now, Go-Bucks! said: This is not true...half of the ship are doing segments and are treated like everyone else. I never ask what part of the cruise someone is going on...we're just all in this adventure together! 👍 😍 From the post by Bob Brown It sounded like only the worldies were invited to a special lunch but you say everyone is treated the same Interesting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go-Bucks! Posted February 25, 2019 Author #842 Share Posted February 25, 2019 10 minutes ago, LHT28 said: From the post by Bob Brown It sounded like only the worldies were invited to a special lunch but you say everyone is treated the same Interesting There are certain things that are for the world cruisers only but this is because we are doing a very special type of cruise...I see no reason why Oceania shouldn't have events for us. That doesn't mean that we treat those doing segments as second class people...everyone is treated the same but there are some extra events for those doing the ATW. If I were doing a segment, I would totally understand. And most events on the ship are for everyone. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skmar Posted February 25, 2019 #843 Share Posted February 25, 2019 So Oceania distinguishes btwn RTW and segments cruisers on some occasions. Interesting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted February 25, 2019 #844 Share Posted February 25, 2019 Just now, Go-Bucks! said: There are certain things that are for the world cruisers only but this is because we are doing a very special type of cruise...I see no reason why Oceania shouldn't have events for us. That doesn't mean that we treat those doing segments as second class people...everyone is treated the same but there are some extra events for those doing the ATW. If I were doing a segment, I would totally understand. And most events on the ship are for everyone. so the point is that the RTW cruisers do have special treatment that others do not get to enjoy..so not everyone is treated the same Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mura Posted February 25, 2019 #845 Share Posted February 25, 2019 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 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skmar Posted February 25, 2019 #846 Share Posted February 25, 2019 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted February 25, 2019 #847 Share Posted February 25, 2019 I agree the RTW pax paid a lot for the cruise so they should get special perks but just do not tell others that everyone is treated the same They are not... that is a fact segment PAX may feel like they are left out ..another fact but they knew signing up that it was a RTW cruise & those pax doing the full trip would get extra parties etc.. but for someone part of the RTW to say everyone gets the same treatment is not correct Mura you need to go back & read the post by Bob the luncheon was a special menu just for the RTW pax Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mura Posted February 25, 2019 #848 Share Posted February 25, 2019 I saw that Lyn, but I still don't see why segmenters should be upset by the special lunch for the RTW people. From what I have seen, the RTW people get special cocktail parties and dinners along the way as well. I wouldn't be upset about any of this. Maybe I'm the one who is out of the loop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted February 25, 2019 #849 Share Posted February 25, 2019 Just now, Mura said: I saw that Lyn, but I still don't see why segmenters should be upset by the special lunch for the RTW people. From what I have seen, the RTW people get special cocktail parties and dinners along the way as well. I wouldn't be upset about any of this. Maybe I'm the one who is out of the loop. I would not think people would be upset either unless all the special events close the dining room & lounge often to other pax then it could be an issue .. people complain about large groups taking over certain areas just imagine Horizons being closed to 1/3 of the pax because they are not doing the full RTW JMO 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wisewoman8 Posted February 25, 2019 #850 Share Posted February 25, 2019 8 hours ago, Shiphappy1951 said: Tomorrow in Auckland, Audrey is looking to join a tour - if anyone has a space available. Audrey, We are going to Kelly tarlton s aquarium in Early morning if you wish to join. I have been there before and it is a splendid little aquarium. There is a free bus downtown at 8:30, 9:30 etc. About a 10 minute ride. Online ticket is $32, $36 at entrance. You can call me if you want to join us . cabin 4055 Juanita Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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