lam7609 Posted October 18, 2008 #1 Share Posted October 18, 2008 Just got my packet from Star Clippers and my hotel vouchers have me in an OWB. I was not expecting this. Do they generally honor what's on the vouchers? Also, are the buganlows nice and/or safe here? Maybe they are just slow on business... Also, does anyone know what time breakfast is at the IC? Karyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seal Posted October 18, 2008 #2 Share Posted October 18, 2008 Just got my packet from Star Clippers and my hotel vouchers have me in an OWB. I was not expecting this. Do they generally honor what's on the vouchers? Also, are the buganlows nice and/or safe here? Maybe they are just slow on business... Also, does anyone know what time breakfast is at the IC? Karyn Sure--they are safe--have stayed there many times--on both sides of the property--ENJOY Breakfast----I don't get moving early--but--don't remember breakfast being over when I was ready--hope that breakfast is in your plan!!!!-- If not put that in your next post and I'll tell you how to beat the breakfast (expesive) system!!! The panoramic rooms are also great--think that is a step down from OWB---just love OWB--my favorites are at the IC Bora Bora--prefer them to IC Papette--but any OWB is good--I think!!! Nancy:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meherio Posted October 20, 2008 #3 Share Posted October 20, 2008 Ia orana golden rule for us is to check at first the A la carte items and to pay a visit to the buffet. When one consider teh cost of the buffet breakfast, also consider how much food you plan to eat. point and case a recent stay at the hotel Bora Bora (now closed) offered the choice of a great buffet that for 2 came at over 3 times what we paid with a a la carte order of fresh fruits, a basket of Croissants with the most sinfull coconut jam and 2 cappucino. Another experience at le Taha'a with the best ever coconut husk smoked salmon prepared with coconut milk, croissant with homemade jams and coffeee that came up at a third of the cost of the buffet breakfast. Ditto for the last stay at the Four Seasons Bora Bora with a careful selection of items brought to our OWB in all comfort with the million dollar view for a lower cost than the buffet. Unless your last name is Shreck and that you are still enjoying the royalties from your cartoon as the lead role as an ogre,... read twice before ordering. Should you plan to purchase in advance your package, refrain from pre-purchasing your meal plans since that would limit your choices or ability to select the most cost effective option. (unused meals are not refundable) Hope this helps meherio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seal Posted October 20, 2008 #4 Share Posted October 20, 2008 I agree with you on the ala carte menu first--it's a great saving at IC Papette--although some of the folks I've told to ask for the ala carte menu at the dining room are told there is no such thing--welllllll there is--we always use it for breakfast--order an omlette and get potatoes, fruit, all kinds of breakfast meat without ordering it--haven't been there since March--it was probably about $11 or $12 USD--Used to be about $9 or $10----so much less than the lowest of their 3 buffets--don't know what they charge for the cold buffet--continental breakfast---certainly more than ala carte. Nancy:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flamomo Posted October 20, 2008 #5 Share Posted October 20, 2008 Okay, Nancy, if one asks for the ala carte menu and are told there is no such thing, how does one convince the host(ess)/server that there is and to bring it? I'm a light breakfast eater, and sure would not be interested in a buffet meal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seal Posted October 21, 2008 #6 Share Posted October 21, 2008 When the waitress comes to your table--just tell her you would like to see the ala carte menu--if you're told we don't have one--tell her VERY POLITELY- that you know that they do have one and you would like to see it I have heard from cc folks who have been told that there is none--but---after that time--March of this year--we asked and it showed up every day--no fussing When you go to the hostesses desk you'll notice (usually) 3 buffet menus for breakfast--you won't see the ala carte menu--not in plain view If you will be staying on the weekend when they have a show--it's usually $100 pp USD--you can see the show by sitting at the side and eating your dinner there--go early for a good seat and again order your dinner from the regular menu--the $100 meal is a seafood buffet and a seat on the lower part of the restaurant close to the stage Have a great trip Want a great meal--Great Gourmet dinner onBora Bora--if interested ask Meherio how to make reservations--beef with vanilla sauce and all GOOD things--what an evening Nancy:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lam7609 Posted October 21, 2008 Author #7 Share Posted October 21, 2008 Disappointed... I called Intercontenental to confirm my room and I am in a regular Lagoon view. Star Clippers said is was probably a "typo", they never give out bungalows... The woman wasn't very nice about it. I've called about 2 things, and both times they acted like they didn't want to talk to a mere travel consumer. Anyone else have this feeling? I hope they are a lot nicer onboard. Sorry to be such a downer, I was just so excited:( . KARYN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lam7609 Posted October 21, 2008 Author #8 Share Posted October 21, 2008 Almost forgot, I do get breakfast included. I'm going on an 8:30 dive both mornings. Hope they open early! Karyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seal Posted October 21, 2008 #9 Share Posted October 21, 2008 Just got my packet from Star Clippers and my hotel vouchers have me in an OWB. I was not expecting this. Do they generally honor what's on the vouchers? Also, are the buganlows nice and/or safe here? Maybe they are just slow on business... Also, does anyone know what time breakfast is at the IC? Karyn Guess everyone knows but me--What is/are Star Clippers?????? Nancy:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flamomo Posted October 21, 2008 #10 Share Posted October 21, 2008 Thanks, Nancy. I would be polite, but firm. We arrive on Friday evening at 7:30. I read that there's a "Bounty" buffet on Saturday for dinner. Not sure if that's primarily seafood, but if it is, I'd love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy The Wanderer Posted October 21, 2008 #11 Share Posted October 21, 2008 Disappointed... I called Intercontenental to confirm my room and I am in a regular Lagoon view. Star Clippers said is was probably a "typo", they never give out bungalows... The woman wasn't very nice about it. I've called about 2 things, and both times they acted like they didn't want to talk to a mere travel consumer. Anyone else have this feeling? I hope they are a lot nicer onboard. Sorry to be such a downer, I was just so excited:( . KARYN Well, you never know what might happen when you arrive. If you look unhappy enough, maybe they'll upgrade you??? Don't know if that happens there. I'm sure you will have a lovely time, it's a pretty hotel, although I've not been ever impressed by the staff or the service. Please do tell us all about the Star Clipper when you come back, we're all dying to know what it's like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJPacer Posted December 18, 2008 #12 Share Posted December 18, 2008 We booked a panorama room at the IC in Tahiti for 2 days post cruise. It was early Dec. and they were about 25% occupied. When we arrived, they upgraded us to an OWB. It was beautiful. We had a view of Moorea, and the sunset. The property is beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chet the jet Posted December 19, 2008 #13 Share Posted December 19, 2008 Just got my packet from Star Clippers and my hotel vouchers have me in an OWB. I was not expecting this. Do they generally honor what's on the vouchers? Also, are the buganlows nice and/or safe here? Maybe they are just slow on business... Also, does anyone know what time breakfast is at the IC? Karyn Here are some pictures of the IC that we took in Novermber of this year, Meals were very high. But we ate buffee breakfest two morrings. I ate so that I did not have to have a lunch and did not eat dinner till 6 at night. Our total bill for two days for the five of us was $725.00 Not cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gemini_0923 Posted December 20, 2008 #14 Share Posted December 20, 2008 I asked to be in the new section when I arrived. I was told that I wouldn't be there because I'd booked garden view. But then the desk clerk found that I had been upgraded to panaramic view. So, there is a chance for an upgrade. I took snacks for breakfast. The fish sandwhich I had for lunch - mahi, I think - was large enough that I could have shared it and then the price would have been reasonable for 2. The pizza I had for dinner was very good and I had enough left over for breakfast the next morning. And I'm a big eater. So, splitting things is a definite option for reducing food cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seal Posted December 21, 2008 #15 Share Posted December 21, 2008 I asked to be in the new section when I arrived. I was told that I wouldn't be there because I'd booked garden view. But then the desk clerk found that I had been upgraded to panaramic view. So, there is a chance for an upgrade. I took snacks for breakfast. The fish sandwhich I had for lunch - mahi, I think - was large enough that I could have shared it and then the price would have been reasonable for 2. The pizza I had for dinner was very good and I had enough left over for breakfast the next morning. And I'm a big eater. So, splitting things is a definite option for reducing food cost. I know I sound stupid--having stayed there many times--but---where is the new section ??????? Nancy:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gemini_0923 Posted December 21, 2008 #16 Share Posted December 21, 2008 I had read a post that said the new section was much nicer and to try to stay there. But I don't know if it's actually new or jut renovated- probably renovated. The desk clerk seemed to know there was a difference. So, I ended up in whatever the new section is. Facing the hotel from the lagoon, I was in the last or next to last building on the right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seal Posted December 21, 2008 #17 Share Posted December 21, 2008 I had read a post that said the new section was much nicer and to try to stay there. But I don't know if it's actually new or jut renovated- probably renovated. The desk clerk seemed to know there was a difference. So, I ended up in whatever the new section is. Facing the hotel from the lagoon, I was in the last or next to last building on the right. That's so funny--our WORST room ever was at the farthest right--I think in the last building--on either the 2nd or 3rd floor--should have been a beautiful view but--a tree growing at the side of the building was totally over our balcony--with just loads of birds calling it home--you could see nowhere but inside the tree--and of course getting a lot of droppings from the birds on the balcony because the tree was hanging overit--couldn't change rooms--said there weren't any to change to--we still went back again--love it there. speaking of food--we never had lunch--especially when we learned how to get the complete breakfast for $9/10 USD a few years ago Nancy:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mexfolkart Posted December 21, 2008 #18 Share Posted December 21, 2008 We just got back from Star Clippers, Star Flyer..she is a 4 masted sailing schooner and sails from Papeete to all the Islands. We had 142 on board..its very relaxed and casual and is a great way to go if you enjoy sailing as you can particpate. No balcony, one meal time but can get into small habors..we loved her..there is a section on the boards for her..go check her out..we will sail her again somewhere else! We had a day room at the Radisson post cruise that was wonderful..we also split a club sandwich.. Sherry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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