Society-Cook Island Excursion Plan

Hi, I posted this to our May 30, 2015 Roll Call, but I thought it might come in handy for others so-inclined. We're a group of 4, early 60’s for perspective.

I'm attaching a copy of the screenshot of the spreadsheet I developed but it's a bit low-res. I'm hoping that it's clear enough to read. Feel free to ask anything that's unclear.

We're at the IC Tahiti 2 days pre-cruise and at the IC Thalasso Spa 3 days post.

Regards,

Bill

Day -2 Thur 05/28/2015 Arrive Papeete 8:30 PM

Day -1 Fri 06/29/2015 Papeete, Tahiti Susan's 1/2 Day Tour of Island $72 http://www.uniquetahiti.com/west-coast-half-day-tour

Day 1 Sat 05/30/2015 Papeete, Tahiti 3 PM Boarding

Day 2 Sun 05/31/2015 Huahine Marc's Combo Island Tour $140 http://www.huahine-nautique.com/blog...28/marc-combo/

Day 3 Mon 05/01/2015 At Sea

Day 4 Tue 06/02/2015 Aitutaki, Cook Islands Teking's Snorkeling Safari $95 http://www.tekingtours.com/our-tours/

Day 5 Wed 06/03/2015 Rarotonga, Cook Islands Muri Lagoon Cruise $115 Ship excursion - Recommended by Tiki

Day 6 Thu 06/04/2015 At Sea

Day 7 Fri 06/05/2015 Bora-Bora Lagoon Cruise & Polynesian Feast (BRB-1602) $199

Day 8 Sat 06/06/2015 Bora-Bora Matira Beach stop on our own or through the ship

Day 9 Sun 06/07/2015 Taha'a (Motu Mahana) Ship's Motu Excursion

Day 10 Mon 06/08/2015 Moorea Albert's 4X4 Safari 8:30 AM pickup $43 http://www.albert-transport.net/safa..._us.php?nx=4X4

Day 11 Tue 06/09/2015 Moorea to Tahiti Trail - of Ancients $99

Day 12 Wed 06/10/2015 Papeete, Tahiti Disembark - Travel to Bora Bora

Day 13 Thur 06/11/2015 Bora Bora Lagoon on Pontoon $100 pp $378 for the boat http://www.laplage-borabora.com 6hp

Day 14 Fri 06/12/2015 Bora Bora Helicopter Tour? $200

Day 15 Sat 06/13/2015 Bora Bora Open

Day 16 Sun 06/14/2014 Bora Bora to Home

Total cost PP $883

Personally, I would switch the Trail of the Ancients Tour for Dr. Poole's whale/dolphin watching tour. I am surprised that Marc is booking you independently (it appears) for the Huahine tour, as when we went, it had to go through the ship only.

Personally, I would switch the Trail of the Ancients Tour for Dr. Poole's whale/dolphin watching tour. I am surprised that Marc is booking you independently (it appears) for the Huahine tour, as when we went, it had to go through the ship only.

If he has enough people Marc always books independent cruisers. In fact he has told Pia that unless she can take all his spots he will continue to do so.

We actually booked The Trail of The Ancients through the ship. I tried to get it myself but they referred me back to the ship.

I'm a bit of a history/ anthropology buff so this excursion particuarly appealed to me. Besides, it gets pretty high marks in and of itself as well.

Bill

You will really enjoy all of Mark Eddowes talks. Make sure you don't miss them!

I would skip the 4x4 tour and do both the Trail of the Ancients and Dr. Poole's tour. Both were excellent and fascinating!

I would suggest a morning or afternoon at the motu that the PG leases/rents in Bora Bora. Drinks and snacks available but no loungers or restrooms. However, the view of the island from the motu is fabulous-one of the best on the trip IMHO.