Enjoy these photos from Oosterdam’s plaque exchange ceremmony at Easo, Lifou, on October 20, 2012, celebrating the ship’s maiden call en route to Australia.
Local authorities exchange gifts with Captain Arjen van der Loo upon arrival in Easo, Lifou.
Captain Arjen van der Loo dances with the locals as it is a welcoming tradition while the Oosterdam guests look on.
From left: Chief Housekeeper Sri Waluyo, Hotel Director Robert Versteeg, Port Agent at Lifou Elodie Jaunay, Cruise Director Drew Smith, Tribal Elder Chief Helena and Captain Arjen van der Loo.
Captain Arjen van der Loo thanks local dignitaries and the Tribal Chief of Easo, Lifou, for a warm welcome of the Oosterdam’s inaugural call to this beautiful island in the South Pacific.
Joe Reina is Oosterdam’s human resources manager.
