rloke Posted December 1, 2018 Author #51 Share Posted December 1, 2018 (edited) Off next to Mauna Loa to “visit the macadamias nuts factory”. And then to Banyan Drive to take a peek at the Banyan trees planted by various famous personalities. Then another quick peek of Liliʻuokalani garden. And finally off to Richardson Beach...decent washroom facilities here. Edited December 1, 2018 by ipoh Spelling and added photo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rloke Posted December 1, 2018 Author #52 Share Posted December 1, 2018 Done with Hawai’i ports and off to French Polynesia...four sea days. Weather turned much warmer as we headed towards the equator. Getting windy though and most headwind too. Of course we had a wild and fun (for some) line-crossing ceremony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rloke Posted December 1, 2018 Author #53 Share Posted December 1, 2018 King Neptune made his way to the ceremony...and I am sure most know what would happen next... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rloke Posted December 1, 2018 Author #54 Share Posted December 1, 2018 A small brunch was also held during one of the sea days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rloke Posted December 1, 2018 Author #55 Share Posted December 1, 2018 June, the Polynesian enrichment instructor, came onboard and had some hula/haka dance lessons. Also lei, bracelet, necklace making and ribbon weaving (with fresh flowers flew in from Thailand though and local kukui nuts). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rloke Posted December 1, 2018 Author #56 Share Posted December 1, 2018 (edited) Bracelet and necklace making classes were very well attended. Class starts at 3pm but the port side terrace cafe section was full to the brim by 2:45... Edited December 1, 2018 by ipoh Add photo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rloke Posted December 1, 2018 Author #57 Share Posted December 1, 2018 Hula dance class.. EF6E5187-9429-4594-8026-3B52C9881ADD.MOV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rloke Posted December 1, 2018 Author #58 Share Posted December 1, 2018 BTW...King Neptune (portrayed by GM Damien) making his way to the line-crossing ceremony. 3D273F9B-0760-4374-94C6-31850BB6FCE4.MOV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rloke Posted December 1, 2018 Author #59 Share Posted December 1, 2018 Also special cupcake tea time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rloke Posted December 1, 2018 Author #60 Share Posted December 1, 2018 Due to the persistent headwind, arrived at Nuku Hiva about 1.5 hours late. Captain Luksa decided to stay in Nuku Hiva for an hour longer than the scheduled departure time to make up for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rloke Posted December 1, 2018 Author #61 Share Posted December 1, 2018 On the first tender out...a bit choppy and everyone was instructed to hold on to the railings and be seated as soon as possible. 1062EAA5-0C0E-4BC7-A852-D5708E1EC58F.MOV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rloke Posted December 1, 2018 Author #62 Share Posted December 1, 2018 Nuku Hiva dock with FP welcoming song and dance. D9997EFB-2867-45C3-9603-0B61CD7FC707.MOV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rloke Posted December 1, 2018 Author #63 Share Posted December 1, 2018 Off to a 3-hour island tour with Temarama...first stop at a viewpoint looking down at Taiohae Bay where Regatta was anchored. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rloke Posted December 1, 2018 Author #64 Share Posted December 1, 2018 (edited) According to Richard of Temarama tour, road is now all paved...lots of twisties, hairpin turns and quite steep in some stretches. Drive to airport is now 1-1.5 hours instead of 3... 2976FCF8-D4D7-4CA8-B587-4B85542A8CDB.MOV EA5762B0-D834-4BCE-8A75-EADE50AA3A23.MOV Edited December 1, 2018 by ipoh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rloke Posted December 1, 2018 Author #65 Share Posted December 1, 2018 Next stop at the viewpoint overlooking the Taipivai Valley and the Comptroller Bay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rloke Posted December 1, 2018 Author #66 Share Posted December 1, 2018 Next stop was at Kamuihei and a historical lesson on the tradition of placing beloved remains at the Banyan tree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rloke Posted December 1, 2018 Author #67 Share Posted December 1, 2018 We then stopped briefly at Hatihe’u for a restroom break. The Hatihe’u beach had nice gentle rolling waves at that time with some swimmers in the water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rloke Posted December 1, 2018 Author #68 Share Posted December 1, 2018 Last stop at the cathedral... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rloke Posted December 1, 2018 Author #69 Share Posted December 1, 2018 (edited) Amazingly gentle rolling waves at Taiohae... 9D0E38A1-94B0-483C-97A4-C39F566C4A0C.MOV Edited December 1, 2018 by ipoh Add video Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rloke Posted December 1, 2018 Author #70 Share Posted December 1, 2018 Took the second last (I believe) tender back at around 2:20-ish. Pretty smooth tender back. One last panoramic look at Taiohae... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rloke Posted December 1, 2018 Author #71 Share Posted December 1, 2018 Terrace Cafe had fresh fish, presumably, from near Nuku Hiva for dinner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rloke Posted December 1, 2018 Author #72 Share Posted December 1, 2018 Although we left Nuku Hiva an hour later than scheduled, with the dissipating headwind, the Captain made up about half an hour...so a bit more bonus time at Moorea. The Hilton overwater bungalows in the distance.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rloke Posted December 1, 2018 Author #73 Share Posted December 1, 2018 (edited) Docked at Opunohu Bay and tendered to Papetoai. A few tour vendors were available offering various island tours and 4x4 adventures. Prices seem reasonable. And of course free shuttle to the pearl stores. And several vendors selling the usual FP items such as bracelets, wood carvings, ertc... Edited December 1, 2018 by ipoh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rloke Posted December 2, 2018 Author #74 Share Posted December 2, 2018 (edited) Plan was to take a taxi to Ta’ahiamanu Beach near the Hilton. Not easy to get one as most are there to take people on island tours. Once the tour frenzy subsided after 5-10 minutes, a couple of shipmates and us shared a taxi to the beach for $30. It started to rain on our drive there and there were no shelters at the public beach...the taxi driver suggested that we should go to the Hilton to buy a drink and get some shelter there first. Edited December 2, 2018 by ipoh Added content Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rloke Posted December 2, 2018 Author #75 Share Posted December 2, 2018 Once we arrived at the Hilton, the rain started to subside. We took a walk to the beach where the overwater bungalows are situated and saw a little ray swimming near the little dock... We decided to just unpack our gear and discreetly snorkel off the far left side of the beach. 6A90F902-419C-4B02-9B0A-20254F6D32B2.MOV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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