Top 10 Things to do in French Polynesia - Tahitian Princess

[HRHMadonna]

We had a fabulous cruise and a fantastic, fun group from the CC Boards!

 

Thanks to everyone who helped us with planning, shore excursions, etc. And now....drum roll please....our top 10 things one "must do"....in no particular order....in French Polynesia on the Tahitian Princess.

 

1. Favorite shore excursion: Marc's Snorkel & Motu Picnic Huanine

2. Best value: Tropical flower arrangement purchased prior to sailing at le Marche in Papeete -- Cost range $10-25 and will last the entire cruise!

3. Best snorkeling: Drift snorkel Tahaa (book through Princess or Bruno)

4. Runner-up best snorkeling: Snorkeling with the sharks & rays Bora Bora & Moorea

5. Best prices for general souvenirs....The shops at the tender dock in Rarotonga and Bora Bora and Le Marche in Papeete.

6. Most relaxing memory: Listening to Eula's wonderful music from the hot tub at sunset with a frozen drink in hand!

7. Best entertainment: The Children of Raitea - dance program. Don't miss this & be sure to bring $5US cash to purchase a band of flowers for your hair tropical night

8. Sightseeing: Schedule at least one 4x4 island excursion.

9. More sightseeing: Visit at least one pearl farm (one's enough)

10. Best shopping advice: Purchase a pareo early in your cruise and wear it often!

 

PS - IMHO: Skip the vanilla plantations, but do bring home some vanilla beans to make your own extract!

 

Bon Voyage!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Royally Yours,

HRH Madonna

[rada628]

Thanks for the advice! How did you book the shark/ray snorkle? In advance or at the pier?

[hillslife]

Great suggestions...thanks for the tips. We are going in August and it was nice to see our Marc's and Bruno's tours on your list.

 

Thanks:o

[Are we there yet?]

I am going to copy this, thank you very much.:)

[catergirl]

http://www.thepreismans.com/ hi, try this site. i got a lot of info from this fellow cruise critic. try alberts on moorea. great tour!! they have a website and you can book ahead. on bora bora we booked snorkel safari off the dock( no web) great again also did damiens on bora bora(wonderful) have fun!!;)