The final port of our 35-day South Pacific Cruise was Nuku Hiva The final port of our 35-day South Pacific Cruise was Nuku Hiva. This small South Pacific Island was host to the fourth episode of Survivor “Survivor: Marquesas”. Visiting the site where they filmed...
We had a wonderful time at the Pinnacle Gala – a special dining event that is offered on cruises longer than 10 days. The Pinnacle Gala features a 6-course menu, with wine pairings, designed by Chef Kristen Kish (winner of Season 10 Top Chef). We booked this dinner...
Hapatoni, Tahuata is not visited very often by cruise ships, be we stopped and had an enjoyable visit. Tahuata is the smallest of the inhabited Marquesas Islands. This is one of the few ports where the cruise line doesn’t offer any excursions. Aranui Cruises...
Warm water, blue skies, and colorful sea life combined for an amazing excursion on Fakarava Fakarava is a rectangular atoll about 35 miles long by 15 miles wide. The narrow strip of land surrounding the lagoon ranges from about 500 ft to ¼ mile across. There are...
After an early start for the last few days, we decided to take the morning off and relax in our cabin before exploring some local fabric shops The original plan for Papeete was to go to the Museum of Tahiti and The Islands, however, I checked the website the evening...
Moorea – Pineapple Pizza and Chow Mein Sandwiches. Our tour group enjoyed the view of the Zuiderdam anchored in Ōpūnohu Bay at our final stop. We love food tours and cooking classes. These are our first choice for something to do in almost every port. Here’s why:...
Will our experience with the Maohi Nui excursion (aka Patrick’s Tour) on Bora Bora match the hype? BORA BORA - FISH, FIRE, and FOOD: PATRICK's TOUR Ever since we first cruised to the South Pacific, we have heard of the Maohi Nui Excursion better known simply as...
This morning I raced to the Sea View pool to catch a glimpse – or better yet – a taste of an actual Snail Roll BALI HAI OR BORA BORA? When you imagine a South Pacific Island – Bora Bora – or something that looks like Bora Bora probably pops into your head. Mount...
After a long day on the water yesterday, we scheduled a more relaxed sightseeing bus tour today called Raiatea Highlights RAIATEA HIGHLIGHTS Our meeting time was 8:15 AM in the theater. A few minutes after we arrived, they called our tour and we proceeded down to the...
Our first port in French Polynesia started with a fiery sunrise and included swimming with the sharks SUNRISE Our first port in French Polynesia started with a fiery sunrise and included us swimming with sharks. A red glow filled our cabin as I woke up around 5:30...