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Who doesn't like ice cream after a swim? Ice Cream

The boutique - shopping on the Star Breeze

Actually in late January to early February you can catch a sunset if you go to dinner right when they open ... but then it is portholes so it won't be much to see

The main dinning room on the Star Breeze

As mentioned ... both are great ships. comes down to personal preferences ...

Absolutely!

Short answer is yes ... But Bruni's excursion includes several snorkel stops and of course lunch.

Here is my video comparison of both ships. I've been on both ... had to do a bit of editing to make it legal for CC. Comparison between the Paul Gauguin and the Star Breeze

Lots of room and play toys on the Star Breeze marina. The marina on the Star Breeze

The view from the front of the Star Breeze ... Taken this last June View from the front of the ship

The inner lagoon at the IC Tahiti is very nice with lots of colorful fish and coral to enjoy ... The grounds are extensive ... lots of shade and loungers to kick back on 😉

Swimming from the marina is fun but don't forget to enjoy some snorkeling and meet the 'locals'. Here is 'Fred' the eel ...

Lovely motu day on Tahaa ... Remember there is also an evening at the motu in Bora bora ... dinner and a show.

We've stayed at the Kon Tiki twice ... both times in the 'cabins'. One time we heard some faint music but nothing we couldn't go to sleep with. About $100 USD

Recently I did a fact finding cruise on the Windstar Star Breeze in French Polynesia ... I must have 30 some videos ... I'll try to add a new one a few times a week 😉 The marina on the Star Breeze ... click on the link and then the picture to see the video: https://www.smugmug.com/gallery/n-82Nx9m/i-PDW7P4L

Dee ... Yes, actual drydock time will be from February & March 2025 in Singapore

Many people simple walk over to the Marche and pick up some fresh flowers or an arrangement ...

I'm around ... need to be very careful how I word things moving forward.

I've been on-board when it was rocking due to the weather ... due to the rounded hull the ship will move around a bit more than many other ships but remember the ship was built for zipping between islands that are usually close together ... she does not like open seas. Went to med with a group last year (late September/early October) ... was surprised how busy it was though we still had a great time.

I've been on the PG 16 times ... some with groups and several just on our own. Our experiences have always been good if not great. Sure there have been a few issues over the years but nothing like you mention. Would agree the crew is top notch .... I've been on 4 smaller ships in FP waters ... the PG is one of the best. Again I'm not hear to debate ... simply stating our experiences on this wonderful ship. Sorry yours wasn't like any one of the 16 we've enjoyed on the PG.

1. yes 2. very few cars are at the tender location, usually you need to be picked up by either Avis or Alberts. They will take you to their office/cars and do the paperwork. Alberts is closer but Avis has the better cars. 3. Moorea

Ah ....

I must ask .... why didn't you fly via SFO on United? This would of made things easy 😉

one - two air strikes per year is common ... rarely do they last more than a week and usually they try and keep the international flights on-time as much as possible. Appears the strike in influencing 'air Tahiti' (local) more than international flights. Beyond this info I'd need a prophetic word 😇

Love Kotor ....