Tahitianbigkahuna

You can go to the pharmacy ,,,, the main lab in PPT processes all the PCR test which of course you don't need now ... There are 4 places on Moorea for the antigen test

I never said PG would accept eMed proctored test ... they do however accept an antigen test within 24 hours of boarding. As far as the return to USA I've never used the eMed proctored test ... I always use a local pharmacy in PPT ... $10 CDC policy: he CDC Covid-19 test required is a viral test of any of the following: The test must be a viral test. The following types of viral COVID-19 tests can be used: Nucleic acid amplification tests (NAAT) In addition to NAAT, phrases indicating a NAAT† could include, but are not limited to: • Reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) • Quantitative PCR (qPCR) • Reverse transcription loop-mediated isothermal amplification (RT-LAMP) • Transcription-mediated amplification (TMA) • Molecular test or molecular diagnostic test • Isothermal amplification • Droplet Digital PCR or digital droplet PCR (ddPCR) • Clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats (CRISPR) Self-testing kits ordered from emed (https://www.emed.com/airline-travel) are now approved for use by the CDC. These will be accepted by Air Tahiti Nui, within the CDC guidelines found on the emed website. The test type is the Abbott's BinaxNOW COVID-19 Ag test detecting active COVID-19 infections and FDA authorized home test for SARS-CoV-2. These test kits must be ordered in the United States prior to departure.

Almost all of the FP islands have decent places for snorkeling. That said the best will be on Rangiroa, then Tahaa, then Bora Bora ... then Moorea and finally Fakarava. Fakarava has a few places but the absolutely drop dead beauty is incredible. Aitutaki has a few great placers for snorkeling but only accessible by lagoon excursion. Rarotonga only has one good place for snorkeling and again it is best by excursion. Rangiroa and Fakarava are incredible for divers, world class. As far as Resorts with best snorkeling it would be Le Tahaa Resort a Pearl property. Incredible snorkeling right next to it. No major differences in FP between April and May. The Cooks can be a bit cooler in May than in April. Tahaa drift area next to Le Tahaa Resort Tahaa drift area next to Le Tahaa Resort - Bora Bora is in the background 14 miles away. Tahaa drift area next to Le Tahaa Resort - drone shot, Bora Bora in the distance. Look closely after you enlarge and you will see the snorkelers The Aquarium on Rangiroa The Blue/Green lagoon on Fakarava - drone shot The lagoon of Aitutaki

French Polynesia doesn't require but this is a PG thread/page and it still requires a covid test .... though it does allow for a antigen test now which is a real plus and saves a bunch of money and easier to obtain

You can but your going to so many and you really don't know if they are qualified with current knowledge of FP. Would love to give you some names but that isn't possible on the forum. Need to bite my tongue. Whoever you end up considering you should ask 1. Do you know the islands/ship 2. How many times have you been to the islands/ship 3. When was the last time Things change quickly in FP so it is important that you get advice from someone who frequents the islands/ship. FYI ... 26 trips to paradise for me ... but I'm not a TA

Many people do a pre cruise stay to acclimate and the Moorea Hilton is a favorite as it's accessible so easily and the return on the ferry places you right next to the PG. As far as sale dates there are no absolutes ... you just need to keep an eye on things. A good TA often has better pricing but then again we are not to refer TA's ...

You can't compare an experience on a Princess ship in FP and the PG. I've been on 2 Princess ships in FP waters before I took a PG cruise .... never looked back, the experience on PG was far superior. I've also done many land only stays in FP. Combining the two is ideal. A pre/post stay and a PG cruise. Don't know where your looking for prices and we are not to discuss travel agents or agencies but do know there are some good offers usually twice a year when PG does their 2 week sales. I suggest you go cruising if you've never been to FP as you will visit many islands without ever repacking to move to the next island. You get the taste of so many different Polynesian experiences. I would do the 10 night (Society/Tuamotus) or the 11 night (Society/Cooks). Remember the Cooks are still closed to cruise hips but hopefully will open by the end of this year.

Don't count on the change for PG unless you see it on their web page. Hopefully they do ...

two of the owners/captains ... good host

They usually take you to the Aquarium ... request it as the last stop as most the tours boats will have already come and gone 😉

The Green Lagoon and Rangiroa Excursion's two boats. Beautiful setting but as I mentioned the snorkeling is so so though there are 3 or 4 small albino eels in some rocks just to the right of the group of people. The ride is about 25 - 30 minutes but they stay close to shore so it isn't rough.

Wifi is included ... speed is everchanging depending on how rough the seas are and how many people are using the bandwidth. Pick a time of day with the least amount of use such as late morning on a none sea day or during the dinner hour.

FYI .... it can be a rough long ride out to the Blue Lagoon. Snorkeling is so so though the setting is gorgeous. Last time I went out there you had to wad in .... with dozens of black tip sharks ... they were bumping into us as we wadded in. Just don't try and feed them as you walk along but it was a real thrill.

Your on a 11 night that was to go to the Cook's and the itinerary changed due to the Cook's still not open to cruise ships ... thus the reason you have an entire day on Rangiroa. The vendor we've used in the past is now providing excursions to the Aquarium for the ship. My next trip we will simply take the ship's offering to the Aquarium ... I would do an internet search for a vendor.

4:30 p.m.

Snorkeling isn't good but a beautiful place to hang. If your on the PG the first tender isn't until 1 p.m. ..... lunch?

Need I say more .... this was called the Green lagoon .. taken last December