Help me rationalize Tahiti / Fr. Pol.!!!

[pugsbest]

Tahiti is one of the places on my list of "I wanna go there". I just recently read Toto's review and it sounds like a wonderful place to go.

 

Julie - I was wondering what was up with the Group Cruise for Tahiti and no postings yet. When will prices be posted? I was thinking of May 2006 but if the rates are good I may consider August. Summer's not my favorite cruising time but would be flexible if it's a good deal.

 

Maureen, as Tiffany said prices and info are posted in the group cruises section and up in the blue border "Member Cruises." Here's the general info and the agent is having a special right now with $100 per person deposit through June 24 instead of $450pp.

 

Julie

 

Info is copied and pasted below or follow this link for more info: http://www.cruisecritic.com/interests/groups.cfm?ID=83

 

Home > Group Cruises > Tahitian Princess $100 pp dep thru 6/24

 

Ship: Tahitian Princess $100 pp dep thru 6/24

 

Date: 08/15/06

 

Join this group as they sail on Tahitan Princess, the newest ship to join the Princess Cruises' fleet! In a nutshell: Tahitian Princess is a gorgeous vessel. The ship features elegant cherry-colored wood finishes, lush window treatments, and cozy upholstered furnishings in a design scheme that literally runs from stem to stern. Every room, from the casino bar to the spa's salon to individual cabins evokes that British country house hotel feeling. Continue reading Cruise Critic's Tahitian Princess Review.

 

 

 

Itinerary

8/15/06 - Papeete

8/16/06 - Papeete

8/17/06 - Huahine

8/18/06 - At Sea

8/19/06 - Rarotonga

8/20/06 - At Sea

8/21/06 - Raiatea

8/22/06 - Raiatea

8/22/06 - Bora Bora

8/23/06 - Bora Bora

8/24/06 - Moorea

8/24/06 - Papeete

8/25/06 - Papeete

 

Rates

Inside cabins: PLEASE CALL as Individual Rates are available.

Oceanview (Cat D): $ 1595 pp (DOUBLE occupancy ONLY)

Balcony (Cat BB): $ 1719 pp (DOUBLE and TRIPLE occ. ONLY - NO QUADS available)

Mini-Suite (Cat AA): $ 2049 pp (Doubles, Triples and Quads available)

 

Single (Cat D): $ 2529 pp

 

3rd/4th passengers rates are subject to change….currently……no Triples or Quads available for Inside’s or Oceanviews

3rd passenger rates for Balcony (Cat BB): $ 1015 pp

3rd and 4th passenger rates for Mini-Suite (Cat. AA): $ 1189 pp

 

Rates are based on double occupancy and include the port charges and gov’t fees.

 

Deposit Info

$100 pp deposit available through June 24th!

 

After 6/24: $450 pp at the time of booking.

Final Payment: 05/05/06.

 

All rates above are based on per person, double occupancy and include port charges and taxes. Rates are subject to availability, so book soon to get the cabin you want.

 

*Your Cruise Critic Group Cruise Includes:

$ 50 pp on-board credit

Cruise Critic Lanyards (one per person)

Cruise Critic Magnet (one per cabin)

15% discount on all other Cruise Critic logowear

 

*Note: some group amenities may be based on a minimum number of full paying passengers.

 

For general information about sailing with this group, contact Linda. To book this cruise contact "Kevin" at Crucon.com at 1-800-493-6609

[Dimarie]

I've not been to bermuda however I've been to the caribbean 3 times. I've also been to Europe 2 times, and multiple trips around the US and Canada. Just returned Saturday from the Tahitian Princess cruise. I would remortgage, beg, borrow, steal and max my credit cards for the Tahiti cruise in a heartbeat. Never have I seen such beauty. I agree with the poster who worries that these islands will become corrupt with commercialism within the next 5 years. I will definately return to this cruise before 5 years comes around. Pictures and descriptions do no justice. There were 4 of us on this trip. I am 45, DH is 49 and our daughters are 17 and 22. We all were in love with the islands. Night life on board went on without us after 11PM as we were worn out from the excursions everyday. Even on sea days when we relaxed all day wore us out!! I will be posting a review as soon as I get my notes together.

 

My vote.....Tahiti, Tahiti, Tahiti....no matter the air travel or the cost. By the way.....there will be round trip NY to Tahiti flight with Air Tahiti Nui beginning July 2005. Will cut travel time going east coast to LA to Tahiti.