eedive
Registered
Unfortunately, our trip on the French Polynesian Master was ruined when it ran aground a few days into the trip that began January 8. The boat was stuck on a reef after the captain steered it on the wrong side of the channel marker during calm seas with a full moon. I understand they are going to tell the press there was a strong current, but I would like to see proof of that.
They evacuated the boat the following day, taking us to a “pension” on an atoll forty-five minutes away by skiff. The ride was fairly bumpy and I held on to the rope for dear life. Remember, we were not wearing scuba gear or BCD’s. There were no life jackets in the skiff during this trip, constituting, I believe, terrible judgement. Thank goodness there was no disaster.
We were put in uncomfortable circumstances for 3 days before they had a chartered flight bring us to Papeete. My husband and I had a room with no bathroom. The toilet around the corner only had a lock on the outside and no light! The outdoor shower we were expected to use was open, so no privacy. Our room had no curtains, so no privacy to change. Super hot and no a/c plus few fans.
The Master’s communication has been poor regarding several aspects, but especially about what they plan to do to compensate us, the passengers, for their gross negligence. We all want the full cost of the trip back. They stated they are too busy to deal with that now, in part because they have to deal with the press.
By the way, to be fair, the boat apparently dislodged from the reef last night due to tide and winds.
They evacuated the boat the following day, taking us to a “pension” on an atoll forty-five minutes away by skiff. The ride was fairly bumpy and I held on to the rope for dear life. Remember, we were not wearing scuba gear or BCD’s. There were no life jackets in the skiff during this trip, constituting, I believe, terrible judgement. Thank goodness there was no disaster.
We were put in uncomfortable circumstances for 3 days before they had a chartered flight bring us to Papeete. My husband and I had a room with no bathroom. The toilet around the corner only had a lock on the outside and no light! The outdoor shower we were expected to use was open, so no privacy. Our room had no curtains, so no privacy to change. Super hot and no a/c plus few fans.
The Master’s communication has been poor regarding several aspects, but especially about what they plan to do to compensate us, the passengers, for their gross negligence. We all want the full cost of the trip back. They stated they are too busy to deal with that now, in part because they have to deal with the press.
By the way, to be fair, the boat apparently dislodged from the reef last night due to tide and winds.