Rare LACruiser88 Posted April 24 Author #426 Share Posted April 24 We have "parked" 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPs4591 Posted April 24 #427 Share Posted April 24 1 hour ago, LACruiser88 said: One more.... The food trucks will be parked down near there, great eats if you want to try off the ship since you have an overnight. Great street food! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlbox Posted April 24 #428 Share Posted April 24 Anyone offering snorkeling excursions once off the ship in Papeete? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PescadoAmarillo Posted April 24 #429 Share Posted April 24 Gorgeous day in Papeete! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truffles68 Posted April 24 #430 Share Posted April 24 I was just wondering if anyone got a second item mini bar setup in Auckland? We are doing the 30 days cruise from Sydney to Vancouver.I received the 1st mini bar in Sydney. I get only 1 cruise credit plus a second credit for single room occupancy . In the past (2020, 2022, 2023). I had received two mini bars from Vancouver to Sydney ( 29 & 31 days ) in a DOUBLE occupancy cabin. Each person in the cabin got 2 cruise credits I wonder if things are different on the Sydney to Vancouver cruise vs Vancouver to Sydney cruise. Thx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Host CJSKIDS Posted April 24 #431 Share Posted April 24 Beautiful pictures. Looks like another amazing cruise! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPs4591 Posted April 24 #432 Share Posted April 24 1 hour ago, wlbox said: Anyone offering snorkeling excursions once off the ship in Papeete? I’m not on this ship but have done Tahiti by cruises before (as recently as last year on Windstar which was great). Moorea is the better snorkel locale so if you can get one there, far better. Just FYI 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LACruiser88 Posted April 24 Author #433 Share Posted April 24 1 hour ago, truffles68 said: I was just wondering if anyone got a second item mini bar setup in Auckland? No Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LACruiser88 Posted April 24 Author #434 Share Posted April 24 1 hour ago, wlbox said: Anyone offering snorkeling excursions once off the ship in Papeete? We did not see any... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truffles68 Posted April 24 #435 Share Posted April 24 Thx LA88 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare azbirdmom Posted April 24 #436 Share Posted April 24 Looks like it wound up being a beautiful day in Papeete after all. Hope you are enjoying shopping! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PescadoAmarillo Posted April 24 #437 Share Posted April 24 3 hours ago, truffles68 said: I was just wondering if anyone got a second item mini bar setup in Auckland? We are doing the 30 days cruise from Sydney to Vancouver.I received the 1st mini bar in Sydney. I get only 1 cruise credit plus a second credit for single room occupancy . In the past (2020, 2022, 2023). I had received two mini bars from Vancouver to Sydney ( 29 & 31 days ) in a DOUBLE occupancy cabin. Each person in the cabin got 2 cruise credits I wonder if things are different on the Sydney to Vancouver cruise vs Vancouver to Sydney cruise. Thx Was the cruise available from Sydney to Auckland only? In my experience, that has made a difference in the past. If it was, then a second minibar setup has been provided. If not, then no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kari and David Posted April 24 #438 Share Posted April 24 10 hours ago, azbirdmom said: There are a LOT of folks selling black pearls in the Municipal Market that is across the street and a half block in from where the ship docks. No idea of quality but basically you can't throw a stone without hitting someone selling black pearls when in French Polynesia. Totally agree they are everywhere thus the desire for a recommendation. If anyone has made a purchase and highly recommends the store please do share. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LACruiser88 Posted April 25 Author #439 Share Posted April 25 Even though it was hot and humid today, we had a fantastic day! Debbie doing her pre-shopping, we went into at least 20 shops and the Central Market. The crew had a drill this morning and our friends could not get off the ship until 11:30. After all of her pre-shopping, she determined that the best black pearls to price ratio, was at the 1st floor vendors at the Central Market. If you wanted to pay $1,000+ USD for a pair of earrings, the shops on the main street were the places to buy. Our friends had a budget of $300 to $350 USD. At the Central Market they found nice $200 earrings. Debbie was able to negotiate them down to $120. Everyone was happy! Photos from the Central Market. We then went for some cold beers and lunch! Tuna Sashimi with peanut sauce, fantastic!!! Grilled Mahi Mahi with Vanilla sauce Grilled Grouper with Vanilla sauce 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LACruiser88 Posted April 25 Author #440 Share Posted April 25 1 hour ago, PescadoAmarillo said: Was the cruise available from Sydney to Auckland only? It was, but no 2nd mini-bar setup. There were 900 passengers that were only on from Sydney to Auckland. We picked up 400 new passengers in Auckland. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PescadoAmarillo Posted April 25 #441 Share Posted April 25 55 minutes ago, LACruiser88 said: It was, but no 2nd mini-bar setup. There were 900 passengers that were only on from Sydney to Auckland. We picked up 400 new passengers in Auckland. Pre-COVID, that would have meant a re-stock. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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call_your_mother Posted April 25 #444 Share Posted April 25 On 4/23/2024 at 7:20 PM, mrmarklin said: Panda Express uses only fresh ingredients. You will find it better than many Chinese restaurants. Particularly if you don’t live in an area with many Asians. Thanks, we will give Harmony a try! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yehootu Posted April 25 #445 Share Posted April 25 Anyone offering snorkeling excursions once off the ship in Papeete? Last year when we were here you could only exit the dock area by walking to the left along the dock to a small park area. This year you can exit to the right directly to the street. If you go to the left you'll run into people selling all types of tours, both for Papeete and for Moorea. This area is also where the food trucks are at night. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weregoingcruising Posted April 25 #446 Share Posted April 25 Great report with awesome pictures. I'm trying to pick a cabin on deck 10 of the ship your on.Cabin C412 on deck10 is a above a blank space on deck 9 with no cabins according to the deck plans. The blank space is between cabins D314 and D418 on deck 9.If you happen to walk by this area would you please confirm what's in this area. Thank You 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truffles68 Posted April 25 #447 Share Posted April 25 Thx Pescado. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LACruiser88 Posted April 25 Author #448 Share Posted April 25 3 hours ago, weregoingcruising said: Great report with awesome pictures. I'm trying to pick a cabin on deck 10 of the ship your on.Cabin C412 on deck10 is a above a blank space on deck 9 with no cabins according to the deck plans. The blank space is between cabins D314 and D418 on deck 9.If you happen to walk by this area would you please confirm what's in this area. Thank You We spoke to the Room Steward in that section. He said that space houses AC equipment. Below is a photo of the space... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weregoingcruising Posted April 25 #449 Share Posted April 25 48 minutes ago, LACruiser88 said: We spoke to the Room Steward in that section. He said that space houses AC equipment. Below is a photo of the space... Thank You Thank You Thank You you made my day🥰 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LACruiser88 Posted April 26 Author #450 Share Posted April 26 Tonight the extra dish in the Reserve Dining Room was a Rack of Lamb. The Calamari steak was really good tonight. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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