mistadobalina Posted September 28, 2015 #1 Share Posted September 28, 2015 We got back two weeks ago today (seems a lot longer than that), but I've been busy with a new job and haven't been able to complete the trip report until now. It's got hundreds of pictures, dozens of video, and a good amount of description. I hope you enjoy and/or find it useful for planning your trip to Polynesia! http://justinandcrystal.com/Polynesia/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontdiwundrin Posted September 28, 2015 #2 Share Posted September 28, 2015 Thank you so much for taking the time to post such a fascinating review and such amazing photos. Very much appreciated!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy The Wanderer Posted September 28, 2015 #3 Share Posted September 28, 2015 Lovely, a great reminder, thank you! I was particularly interested in your narrative on Fatu Hiva, since we were there in 2008. Interesting that you were tendered into a different place--we actually went right into the "bay of virgins", Hanavave, so these "statues" are my strongest memory of this island. Did you know that Thor Heyerdahl spend time there in his early days? He wrote a book about it, I think it was his honeymoon, certainly his first book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tahitianbigkahuna Posted September 28, 2015 #4 Share Posted September 28, 2015 I love it when others set the bar high on the picture taking. Going to take my full frame Canon and a handful of Canon L glass. Thanks for sharing :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisedreamer1 Posted September 28, 2015 #5 Share Posted September 28, 2015 Nice photos and trip descriptions!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micmacmissy Posted September 29, 2015 #6 Share Posted September 29, 2015 Wow! Awesome review and photos. I've read TONS of trip reviews on this website and yours is the first that included a tattoo as a souvenir! (Which came out really cool, by the way.) Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-stuff-55 Posted October 6, 2015 #7 Share Posted October 6, 2015 Hello: Very nice report. Were there in Feb. Well Done ...S-stuff-55 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
breckpatty Posted October 11, 2015 #8 Share Posted October 11, 2015 We got back two weeks ago today (seems a lot longer than that), but I've been busy with a new job and haven't been able to complete the trip report until now. It's got hundreds of pictures, dozens of video, and a good amount of description. I hope you enjoy and/or find it useful for planning your trip to Polynesia! http://justinandcrystal.com/Polynesia/ THANKS Justin &Crystal Great journal! We are booked on the same itinerary Nov 21st and your photos, videos, commentary and tips are a great way for us to know what to expect 🐠 I bet you can tell me if there is an iPod or IPhone dock in the cabin. We want to pack light so don't want to bring the Bluetooth speakers if we won't need to. Thx, Patty & Robin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mistadobalina Posted October 12, 2015 Author #9 Share Posted October 12, 2015 I don't recall there being an iPod dock. One thing to bear in mind is that there isn't a lot of "desk" space anywhere - there's a tiny area (maybe 2' deep by 3' wide) near the beds, a little area on either side of the bed (maybe 4" by 10"), and then a round area near the fridge, and that's about it. I used my iPhone for music/podcasts very rarely, but when I did I just put it on the area right next to the bed and just used it's own speaker. I hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tahitianbigkahuna Posted October 12, 2015 #10 Share Posted October 12, 2015 Categories B and above have a SoundDock for Apple products Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mistadobalina Posted October 13, 2015 Author #11 Share Posted October 13, 2015 Guess I missed that - thanks for the info! Oh, one other thing on the issue of electronics. There were only two US plugs in our room, as well as a couple EU plugs. So if you want to charge multiple things at the same time, I would suggest either bringing a power strip or at the very least bringing EU adapters, so that you have more than 2 plugs total. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tahitianbigkahuna Posted October 13, 2015 #12 Share Posted October 13, 2015 We always bring a A/C strip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
breckpatty Posted October 13, 2015 #13 Share Posted October 13, 2015 Thanks all for the info on electronics. Sounds like a power strip, multiple USB charger and converter is the ticket! Patty & Robin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotuIslander Posted October 16, 2015 #14 Share Posted October 16, 2015 (edited) Just keep in mind that the 'converter' is really just an 'adapter'. That is, it does not convert 220 to 110v, it only adapts one receptacle to another. Almost all devices have power bricks that will work on either voltage, but it would be wise to confirm that on your devices before you leave. I prefer to use a grounded adapter like this one: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004SY5O5K?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00 Edited October 16, 2015 by MotuIslander Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roothy123 Posted December 15, 2015 #15 Share Posted December 15, 2015 Thanks for the great review and pictures. I'm heading out next month for several places you visited, though not on Paul Gauguin. By the way, all cruise ships I've been on list the arrival time as the time the ship literally arrives, with time on shore different if you're tendering. I was happy to read that Fakarava is just a 5 minute tender to land. Hoping Bora Bora is also. Wish I dived, or at least snorkeled. That part of the world is so great for that, but I can't dive, and can barely snorkel (sigh). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emdee Posted December 16, 2015 #16 Share Posted December 16, 2015 Thanks for the great review and pictures. I'm heading out next month for several places you visited, though not on Paul Gauguin. By the way, all cruise ships I've been on list the arrival time as the time the ship literally arrives, with time on shore different if you're tendering. I was happy to read that Fakarava is just a 5 minute tender to land. Hoping Bora Bora is also. Wish I dived, or at least snorkeled. That part of the world is so great for that, but I can't dive, and can barely snorkel (sigh). If you are on a larger ship tendering will not be so painless. Also your ship may be a longer distance away. What you have written above regarding arrival time is not true of the PG. for example regardless of the printed schedule the PG captains kindly lower the tenders the minute they get there and there are early tenders to the port different from what is stated in the daily bulletin. The early bird then catches the unscheduled tender and beats all others! Not only that last year when we asked for an additional tender in Huahine for our large excursion group well before the first officially scheduled tender thanks to security officer Rex and Capt. Toni our request met with success. This is what is wonderful about the PG staff and management. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astrocat Posted January 4, 2016 #17 Share Posted January 4, 2016 Very useful post ! Thank you Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bogiestack Posted February 18, 2016 #18 Share Posted February 18, 2016 I don't dive or snorkel (I don't like to get my face wet or hear myself breathing like Darth Vader). What can I do while my husband is diving? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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