Cocolab

If you can book directly online through the tour company, do. Example, in Bora Bora I booked a jeep safari tour on my own for $82US per person. The exact same tour booked on board would have cost $229US per person. On or awesome jeep tour we're others from the cruise ship who paid the higher price. (Tupuna Mountain Safari, Bora Bora) I highly recommend them.

I'm on Marina right now in French Polynesia. The weather couldn't be better. Sunshine and warm (hot) weather. But I'm only 3 days in....if it changes I'll post again.

Mary & Abs

 

We are in the same group as you. First time traveling with this group and first time cruiser. Really looking forward to this trip as this is the first year of my wife's retirement. All I know is that high 80's and rain is better than 20s and snow.

I'm looking forward to meeting you, along with LindaLiz (another who is with the Belling group) who posted on the Roll Call Forum.

Just in: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-02-14/cyclone-gita-batters-fiji,-upgraded-to-category-five/9445612

 

Weather report as of 14 Feb reported by ABC news Australia

 

 

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Looks like this is heading from Fiji towards Vanuatu and New Caledonia, opposite direction of Tahiti. Yay, fingers crossed this will all be cleared up in 10 more days.

Thanks CoColab....I've never seen that picture good to know.....Warm rain isn't going to spoil her morning coffee..

We're on the same cruise as you....hopefully we'll meet on board. We're coming from Milwaukee with a local radio station group. So there will be a lot of us beer, brat and "cheeseheads" on board.

I'm Mary and hubby is Abs

We have a room with a Veranda Room on Deck 9....Is there coverage to be out on the Veranda during the rains?

 

My wife enjoys her morning cup of coffee./OJ on the Veranda....that was her bday present from me but I forgot to consult the rain gods.

..... let's see if it plays out this way.

We' in a veranda room also but on deck 7. I hope this picture I found of a veranda room opens up for you. Looks like there is some coverage.

https://www.cruisecritic.com/photos/ships/marina-526/veranda-cabin-354209/veranda-cabin--v16051176/

We too are on the Feb 25 cruise. Keep the weather reports coming along with any other tips and insights you might have.

Always less, even though I’m stuck where I am. I have a backpack to carry my camera, lenses, flash, iPhone, and my sunglasses (prescription). Top section has my kindle, bose over the ears noise reduction headphones, passports, special therapeutic long travel socks, and ankle socks to slip over those to walk around the plane in. A little baggy in an easy to get to side pocket with any pills I need to take. That’s enough, that’s all. I’d check my camera but the baggage handlers or inspectors would steal them.

 

Everything else gets checked. I’m not one of those travelers that insist upon having all their worldly belongings in a suitcase in the cabins with them.

Thank you. This is why I asked the question. I tend to travel light, just a back pack carry on. I didn't want to be on a long flight and wish I would have packed something I didn't think of.

Wow, thanks for the great ideas. The chocolate cookie one made me laugh.

I also posted this onTripAdvisor: I thought I would ask here as well since I am coming to French Polynesia for a cruise.

Those of you who have done this flight (LAX-PPT) what are your suggestions for a comfortable flight in economy class on Air Tahiti Nui. We are flying the red-eye both ways.

Based on your experience...I would like ideas on what to bring......comforts to put in my carry-on...toothbrush, eye mask, slippers, etc.....what did you bring or wish you would have brought. Thank you.

What's with "The floating nursing home" that you titled this. I thought you were going to say a lot of passengers got sick.

Thank you both. I am mostly interested in being able to use the free weighs, elliptical and other machines. (well actually the hubby is mostly interested :)

For our state room class yoga and some fitness classes cost extra as well as using the Spa. Just wondering about using the fitness center. Is there an added cost?

Thank you

We booked a Veranda State Room (B4) Maybe rooms are not assigned yet. We go the end of February.

I noticed that when I log onto Oceania's website, under manage booking, our state room says Deck G Suite GTY. Does any on know what that means?