[ARCHIVE 2018 to 2019] Conrad Maldives Rangali Island {MDV}
Feb 14, 2019, 6:41 am
#3091
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: ATL
Programs: HH D, MB G, IHG P, Nat'l EE, Hertz PC
Posts: 496
To your point, another guest told me the ship has been here for as least the last 2 years, but I cannot verify this info. What I can attest to, however, is the racist group of cackling hens allowed to remain in the pool 1.5 hours after I was asked to leave. Shockingly, they were allowed and even encouraged (being served more drinks) to remain in the pool, despite their continuous racist banter. They also spoke very poorly and loudly of the Rangali experience overall (food quality, cost, etc.) The visitors today are best described as well-post-prime spring breakers, and it isn't a crowd you want to share your visit with.
Feb 14, 2019, 6:52 am
#3092
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Cote d'Ivoire
Programs: OW Emerald - HH Diamond
Posts: 3,417
This is unreal. Can't believe I'm reading about this mess. Appreciate the updates.
Feb 14, 2019, 7:01 am
#3093
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: ATL
Programs: HH D, MB G, IHG P, Nat'l EE, Hertz PC
Posts: 496
It's honestly super disappointing. 24h ago, I excitedly booked my 2nd stay. Now, I'm not sure I want to come back. I can go on a Carnival cruise without traveling for 20+ hrs . I'm particularly miffed about the preferential treatment they were given over CMRI guests this evening at Rangali Bar and the pool. It will be even more difficult to get my wife to return.
Feb 14, 2019, 7:12 am
#3094
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Back in Hell
Posts: 4,178
This is just unbelievable. A total farce. Worse than Faulty Towers. Speaking of which, I shall endeavour to lighten everyone up with some comedy, MF Style. Hang on a minute while I search the net and do some editing.....
Feb 14, 2019, 7:16 am
#3095
Join Date: Jan 2009
Programs: Hilton Diamond, IHG Spire Ambassador, Radisson Gold, Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 3,623
It's honestly super disappointing. 24h ago, I excitedly booked my 2nd stay. Now, I'm not sure I want to come back. I can go on a Carnival cruise without traveling for 20+ hrs . I'm particularly miffed about the preferential treatment they were given over CMRI guests this evening at Rangali Bar and the pool. It will be even more difficult to get my wife to return.
Feb 14, 2019, 7:27 am
#3096
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: ATL
Programs: HH D, MB G, IHG P, Nat'l EE, Hertz PC
Posts: 496
My wife and I tried to lounge by the pool near Rangali bar before having dinner there. We were promptly asked to leave as the pool closed at 6, while the large group of cruise shippers were allowed to remain for over an hour after we were asked to leave the pool. Service at Rangali Bar was noticably scarce to the point where we decided to not have dinner there (after having 1 drink). When the cruise group moved from the pool to the bar, they had 2 dedicated staff. We, on the other hand, waited over 30 min for our bill and eventually went up to the bar to sign for our drinks.
Feb 14, 2019, 7:32 am
#3097
Join Date: Feb 2009
Programs: HH Diamond, BAEC
Posts: 1,341
Wow.... I’m disgusted on your behalf.
Feb 14, 2019, 7:35 am
#3098
Join Date: Jan 2019
Posts: 158
To your point, another guest told me the ship has been here for as least the last 2 years, but I cannot verify this info. What I can attest to, however, is the racist group of cackling hens allowed to remain in the pool 1.5 hours after I was asked to leave. Shockingly, they were allowed and even encouraged (being served more drinks) to remain in the pool, despite their continuous racist banter. They also spoke very poorly and loudly of the Rangali experience overall (food quality, cost, etc.) The visitors today are best described as well-post-prime spring breakers, and it isn't a crowd you want to share your visit with.
Feb 14, 2019, 7:41 am
#3099
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: ATL
Programs: HH D, MB G, IHG P, Nat'l EE, Hertz PC
Posts: 496
Feb 14, 2019, 8:06 am
#3100
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Back in Hell
Posts: 4,178
They have a blog. The most recent entry is 3 weeks ago when they travelled to invaded Madagascar. They took photos of the wildlife, including this happy-looking tortoise
Fortunately I can speak Tortoise and have translated the warning he gave to the other fauna
Fortunately I can speak Tortoise and have translated the warning he gave to the other fauna
Feb 14, 2019, 8:16 am
#3101
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: LGB
Posts: 1,205
Interestingly, CB's GM came from the seafaring locust company:
https://issuu.com/hoteliermaldives/d..._2015_may-june
Perhaps as an act of subterfuge, he convinced Stefano that it would be a good idea to invite them ashore for a few days.
https://issuu.com/hoteliermaldives/d..._2015_may-june
Perhaps as an act of subterfuge, he convinced Stefano that it would be a good idea to invite them ashore for a few days.
Feb 14, 2019, 8:56 am
#3102
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Florida
Posts: 97
For what it's worth we had dinner at Ufuu tonight it was very good. However I booked 8pm as 7 and 730 were not available when I booked the day I arrived (2 days ago ) as there were too many bookings at 7 or 730
Upon arrival to dinner, I noticed at least 2 tables were ship passengers. This was obvious as they brought a credit card machine to the table to pay at the end of their meals, and clearly they were seated earlier than I was.. So it appears they held restaurant space for these people
2 people I spoke to as guests here were planning room service as the only available venues for valentines day at this point were rangali bar, the regular buffet, or a $278 per person beach BBQ and bottomless champagne
Upon arrival to dinner, I noticed at least 2 tables were ship passengers. This was obvious as they brought a credit card machine to the table to pay at the end of their meals, and clearly they were seated earlier than I was.. So it appears they held restaurant space for these people
2 people I spoke to as guests here were planning room service as the only available venues for valentines day at this point were rangali bar, the regular buffet, or a $278 per person beach BBQ and bottomless champagne
Feb 14, 2019, 9:21 am
#3103
Join Date: Jan 2019
Posts: 158
It's so sad to see this. You're (not YOU \of course) travelling the world for a year on a luxury cruise, not some guy who's never been out of your hometown. Have some respect for other people of different cultures.
Feb 14, 2019, 9:25 am
#3104
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Back in Hell
Posts: 4,178
And check out this page, titled Enrichment. Oh, how lovely.....
Here's a pic of the poorformers aboard the 'Ship', as they call it
I've corrected the accompaning caption to read as follows; "Local musicians and performersregularly reluctantly join the Ship to share their unique cultural talents"
And regarding this debacle, it's funny, isn't it, that there's always one person who is the black sheep, in this case preferring to praise this money-making decision and refrain from any criticism of what's going on. Who is he working for?
Here's a pic of the poorformers aboard the 'Ship', as they call it
I've corrected the accompaning caption to read as follows; "Local musicians and performers
And regarding this debacle, it's funny, isn't it, that there's always one person who is the black sheep, in this case preferring to praise this money-making decision and refrain from any criticism of what's going on. Who is he working for?
Feb 14, 2019, 9:36 am
#3105
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: LGB
Posts: 1,205
The lack of availability for their real guests, however, is inexcusable.