5/25/12 & 5/26/12- Bora Bora

[D-ma]

WOW- Everyday FP gets more spectacular. Today we cruised into Bora Bora. I overnighted at the IC Bora Bora in an overwater bungalow. The entire hotel property stirs up imagines of an authentic polynesian village. If you are considering booking a bungalow pre/post cruise do not hesitate. I would highly recommend Bora Bora to be the best location with the most options. It was the highlight of our trip. Our bungalow was 450 sq. ft. with a living room, separate bedroom, and huge bathroom. We had a deck with 2 lounge chairs a table, and a set of stairs down to another platform. From the second platform there was a ladder type stair into the water. It was very easy to get in and out of. The water was a perfect temperature and had really great snorkeling. Also, our room had a coffee table with a glass top that you could remove to feed the fish below. Below there was a coral reef that attracted a nice variety of fish. We say several sting rays that hovered around the bungalows. I had an excellent view of Mt. Otemanu from my room.

 

This evening we went to the Bloody Mary's restaurant. They will send a taxi free of charge if you have dinner reservations. The cruise offered this as an excursion if you booked it pre-cruise. It was listed in the final documents package that you will get. I loved this restaurant. The food is BBQ'ed which is a welcome change from all the french cuisine. My beef short ribs were heavenly. Another quest told me that she loved the mahi mahi. The decor is really great. It is a hut with no windows, a sand floor, and stumps for chairs.

 

 

As a special note--- Take your camera into the bathroom. Both the men's and the ladies rooms have a cute little surprise that you will not see very often.

 

Another Note: If you are planning on visiting on a Saturday call ahead because they may be closed. Other couples on our cruise took a taxi by themselves on Saturday and they were closed.

 

On day 2 of Bora Bora the rain decided to visit us. I did not care I was in my bungalow. Since it was raining on and off the cruise cancelled my jet ski excursion. I took the tender into town and visited the pearl shops and the shops on the pier. I must say that one of my favorites is Tahia. They sell this brand on the ship.

 

Special Note: Since they sell the Tahia pearls on the ship they will allow you to purchase on shore and exchange if you like a better set on board. Double check this with your sales agent but they allowed me to do that.

[Emdee]

Great reading Donna... as usual.

 

Tahia would also allow you to take your pearls and certificate back with you on a future trip in case you wish to upgrade. People used to do this in Regent days. As for me I am still in love with my original pearls!