Looking forward to our next South Pacific cruise

[Tahitianbigkahuna]

Just now, JM0115 said:

Can you swim there or are the waves too strong?

 

Never tried so I can't say ...

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Sitting in Cook's Bay Moorea ...

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Moorea is an easy island to love ...

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The old catholic church on the south side of Moorea ...

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Visiting the 'Swimming Pool' while on Fakarava is a must. Your 10 miles away from the small town or your ship ... so serene. You've haven't seen French Polynesia without getting away from the main tourist areas and be adventurous. No big facilities ... bring toilet paper, camera, sunscreen and an adventurous spirit. We prefer to arrange our trip out there on our own ... we had the place all to ourselves. 

Edited August 30, 2023 by Tahitianbigkahuna

[Leejnd4]

18 minutes ago, Tahitianbigkahuna said:

Visiting the 'Swimming Pool' while on Fakarava is a must. Your 10 miles away from the small town or your ship ... so serene. You've haven't seen French Polynesia without getting away from the main tourist areas and be adventurous. No big facilities ... bring toilet paper, camera, sunscreen and an adventurous spirit. We prefer to arrange our trip out there on our own ... we had the place all to ourselves. 

That's gorgeous! How did you get that shot? It looks like a drone! I thought I read you can't bring a drone aboard?

[Tahitianbigkahuna]

5 minutes ago, Leejnd4 said:

That's gorgeous! How did you get that shot? It looks like a drone! I thought I read you can't bring a drone aboard?

 

You are correct, drones are not permitted on-board.

Edited August 30, 2023 by Tahitianbigkahuna

[Piaa]

3 hours ago, Tahitianbigkahuna said:

Visiting the 'Swimming Pool' while on Fakarava is a must. Your 10 miles away from the small town or your ship ... so serene. You've haven't seen French Polynesia without getting away from the main tourist areas and be adventurous. No big facilities ... bring toilet paper, camera, sunscreen and an adventurous spirit. We prefer to arrange our trip out there on our own ... we had the place all to ourselves. 

 

What company did you book with to get there please ?

 

[Tahitianbigkahuna]

4 hours ago, Piaa said:

 

What company did you book with to get there please ?

 

 

Sorry Piaa, I never say which vendors I use ... 

[Tahitianbigkahuna]

Don't try and feed old 'Howard' on Bora Bora ... look at those teeth. There are several Coral Gardens on Bora Bora ... have been to all of them. IMO the best one is behind the Sofitel Motu. All sorts of coral, colorful fish, eels and octopus. I've been to this location at least 20 times ... never gets old.

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Approaching Oponupo Bay on the island of Moorea. Many people go to French Polynesia to see Bora bora. Most will also visit Moorea ... though they go for Bora Bora they fall in love with Moorea. I've visited Moorea at least 20 times ... it really is an incredible island for the jagged peaks, the views and the lagoon is pretty nice as well. 

[fishman620]

Which beach or place on Moorea is best for snorkeling for seeing coral reefs and tropical fish?

[Tahitianbigkahuna]

8 minutes ago, fishman620 said:

Which beach or place on Moorea is best for snorkeling for seeing coral reefs and tropical fish?

 

IMO out between the twin motus ... especially towards the reef. It's all close together and you can walk much of the way towards the reef.

[Tahitianbigkahuna]

Shopping at the pearl farm on Huahine  .... This is a fun little place for those looking to buy a pearl. Hint ... never pay the price shown. Show a little interest and then walk away ... let them re-engage with you ... they will likely offer a better price ... then you offer something a bit less 😉

Haggling in the past was a no no but things are different now as the locals have been westernized. Still is something you don't initiate ... you let them open up the haggling opportunity ... IMO

Edited September 4, 2023 by Tahitianbigkahuna

[fishman620]

7 minutes ago, Tahitianbigkahuna said:

 

IMO out between the twin motus ... especially towards the reef. It's all close together and you can walk much of the way towards the reef.

So is this spot close to a resort or what is the bay called

[Tahitianbigkahuna]

16 minutes ago, fishman620 said:

So is this spot close to a resort or what is the bay called

 

Look at a map of Moorea and notice the twin motus on the upper left side 😉

No resorts there ... 

If your looking for a resort with good snorkeling I would pick on the Sofitel or the Hilton .. have stayed at both ... good snorkeling 😉

Edited September 4, 2023 by Tahitianbigkahuna

[Tahitianbigkahuna]

The beautiful Blue Lagoon on Fakarava ... one of my favorite places. One of the crew is making plates for our lunch BBQ.

 

Edited September 5, 2023 by Tahitianbigkahuna

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That view never gets old. Incredible area for corla and lagoon fish plue you get Mt. Otemanu for a backdrop. While your ship visits Raiatea or Tahaa check to see if they offer an excursion to the Drift Snorkel area. A must ... don't miss it 😉

If you enlarge and look closely you will see my group enjoying the drift.

 

 

Edited September 6, 2023 by Tahitianbigkahuna

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Beautiful Rangiroa ... this is the Green Lagoon close to the north pass. We had our BBQ lunch stop here ... 

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Sitting in Oponupo bay in Moorea ... an easy island to love. 

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Taken from the Northwest side of the lagoon of Bora Bora ... this is where my vendor feeds us a nice BBQ lunch. Mount Otemanu sits in the background. 

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Taken from deck 8 on the Paul Gauguin ... another beautiful sunrise. 

[JM0115]

5 minutes ago, Tahitianbigkahuna said:

Taken from deck 8 on the Paul Gauguin ... another beautiful sunrise. 

Where is everyone? 😂

[Tahitianbigkahuna]

15 minutes ago, JM0115 said:

Where is everyone? 😂

All boards are very slow right now  ... 

[JM0115]

4 minutes ago, Tahitianbigkahuna said:

All boards are very slow right now  ... 

I meant on deck in your picture! 🙂