Tahitianbigkahuna

1 minute ago, silkismom said:

Just thought of something else, does the snorkel gear come in a bag? Should I bring a "dry bag" for clothes/towels on excursions? I'll probably come up with more questions before our late Nov cruise.  

Which ship?

18 minutes ago, silkismom said:

Don't know if this has been answered before, but, are there any stops on the Tahiti and Tuamotu Islands cruise where you can just walk from the tender stop/dock to snorkel we hate to be limited to shore excursions.

The easy answer to your question is no  .... but

On Fakarava you go go right on the main road and down about 3/4 mile there is a small beach with some shade ... you can wade out far and you will find some snorkel locations but nothing like some of the excursions where the fish are larger and the coral superior. 

On Rangiroa there is a public beach past the Kia Ora resort but it's a long walk and again nothing like some of the excursions which have sperior snorkeling.

The underwater world of Bora Bora ... taken at the coral gardens behind the Sofitel private island. 'Papa' feeding one of the eels.

We received ours 2 days ago .... we received everything including the bag ... 

The French like the 14 night Marquesas itinerary. As they fly a long way and have 30 days of vacation time they prefer the longer cruises. PG has focused the summer months with many 14 night runs just for the French ... figure 2/3 of the ship will be French on the 14 night cruise and yes you will notice the difference ... more French influence ... North Americans are typically a bit more casual and easy going. nuff said ... 

Been on the PG 16 times ... I prefer the 10 and 11 night itineraries. 

Service is the best we've had on any ship. Though the ship is 25 years old she has been kept up well with frequent drydocks. 

Though Regent has big cabins I don't consider the PG small ... actually larger than some other lines.

Inside the intimate wedding chapel at the Bora bora Thalasso Resort  ...

Historically Air France has been the lowest price for business  ... but it is always expensive. I never fly business so it isn't an issue for us. If we can afford economy plus it is a good day ... Next cruise coming up shortly we paid $679 R/T economy on united out of SFO  ... cheap cattle call.

16 hours ago, dandee2 said:

Good day,

Some passengers on our ship are looking to rent bicycle for a few hours. They found a place (Fakarava yacht service) but it looks like a mile from the tender port.
Any ideas for something closer?

Thanks

Usually there are self peddle and ebikes right at the tender drop off .... but you would want to be there early before taken by others.

On 10/5/2023 at 12:35 PM, crilski said:

Where is this?  A tour?  Private or via ship?

private

I'm Going to say this again ... though some people have been able to book more than one specialty reservation (one for each specialty restaurant) when boarding the official policy for the 10. 11 and 14 night cruises in one reservation in each of the specialty restaurants when you board and you can return halfway through the cruise and book again ... it really depends on the passenger load. If the ship is near full the official policy will likely be in effect ... if your lucky enough to make more than one in each of the specialty restaurants when you board good for you ... 16 trips on the PG ... enough said.  

Time for a foo foo drink on the motu  ...

Cruising past the Le Tahaa Resort which is right next to the famous drift snorkel on Tahaa ... Mount Otemanu on Bora Bora is 13 miles away ...

One of our favorite BBQ spots on Bora Bora ... 

7 minutes ago, matamanoa said:

That is very kind of you to pass along her information.  And it's too bad that we're not on the same cruise, it would have been nice to meet you in person.  Perhaps someday...

 

Barb

We go to FP on a cruise at least 3 times per year ... maybe someday. 

5 minutes ago, matamanoa said:

Thank you so much, I'll do that.

 

Barb

I normally don't give my personal contacts but I know your not on the same cruise as I am .... so hopefully you connect with her ... We've known her for almost 30 years.

21 hours ago, matamanoa said:

Thanks so much for your reply and the pictures.  My husband is a bit concerned about the taxi issue and not being able to get back to the ship on time for all aboard if a taxi doesn't come back for us.  We'll have to ponder a while on this one.

 

Barb

Email Ghislaine ... she is a taxi driver on Moorea. gmahotu@gmail.com

Give her a day or 2 to respond.

Lovely Motu Mahana on the island of Tahaa. This is the BBQ fun day that PG puts on. 

2 hours ago, matamanoa said:

I've posted this on our roll call as well in hopes of getting some responses.  We are thinking of getting a day pass at the Hilton resort on Moorea and was wondering if anyone has done this before and how the resort was.  Was the beach nice?  We know we'll have to take a taxi to the resort from where the tender dock is but we'd like to know how far away it is and are taxis readily available?

 

TIA

 

Barb

Beach is nice but on the smaller size ...

About 3 1/2 - 5 miles to the Hilton

Some taxis but not many  ... if you get one to get you to the Hilton make sure you pre-book for the same taxi to come and get you 😉

Entering the lagoon of Rangiroa. I've been to several places within the lagoon ... but make sure you visit the 'Aquarium' if you have limited time on the island. 

Zipping along the lagoon of Bora Bora. Bora Bora is all about the lagoon. If you have only one day here make sure you take an excursion out in the lagoon. Mount Otemanu sits in the background of this picture ... from every angle of the lagoon the mountain looks different ...

8 hours ago, oakridger said:

@Tahitianbigkahuna I'll be on my first Windstar trips in February 2025 on Star Breeze.  Is that when you will be there?  I love your pictures and have been reading your posts for years so it would be fun to meet you in person!  It's a long time to wait but I'll manage somehow by living vicariously through everyone else's reports. 😎

 

~Nancy

Thank you for the kind words ....

Star Breeze in:

October 2024

April 2025

June 2025

Enjoying the day on Motu Mahana (Tahaa)

Looking forward to visiting Motu Mahaea which is where Windstar takes their guest on Tahaa. 

Did I say the sunrise/sunsets in French Polynesia are incredible  ... taken on the pool deck with the mascot mermaid. 

I'll keep it going for awhile longer ... hopefully others will enjoy and learn a tip or two. Getting up early to watch the sunrise has it's rewards. Sometimes the Capitan will glide into the lagoon of Bora Bora at night ... when you arise this is your view ... imagine enjoying this view with your first cup of coffee of the day. 

1 minute ago, JM0115 said:

Windstar Oct 3

I have 3 cruises on the Star Breeze in 2024 and 2025. Your on the sailing ship. Have a wonderful time. I go next in October on the PG.