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Sooo...I asked about refill stations and received this reply 😀 - "There will be water flask/bottles (in metal) gifted in each stateroom and that water will be available as well to replenish them"

What is tipping etiquette for PG excursions? Not tipping in Austrailia felt so weird, I still did. I want to make sure I have enough local cash.

Which of these ports have marina access? Aitutaki, Cook Islands Bora Bora, Society Islands Huahine, Society Islands Moorea, Society Islands Rarotonga Also - I know swimming is not allowed from the platform. Does anyone leave on the paddleboard and then swim? I can see from some videos they ask that you stay in their line of site. I'm a distance open water swimmer, so I'd be fine with the swimming, but would understand if they don't allow. I haven't been clear on whether the no swimming for safety reasons is about the swimming or approaching the boat while swimming. I know I likely won't see anything in the the water, but just getting a few yards in swimming will feel good. The pool - I can't remember where, but I swear I saw something about being able to use a swim tether/resistance band in the pool. Has anyone done this or seen someone doing this? Does PG have the tether/band or bring own? thanks

Thanks! We just booked with them. 😀

Thanks, I thought that might be the case. It isn't about saving money, I'd prefer to minimize use of plastic - I'd be bummed using multiple plastic bottles.

Anyone bring own water bottles. Are there self-serve water stations to fill? Or can you just do in room sink? I've only been on small live aboard dive boats and they have said okay to drink but also had water stations. I have regular water bottle and backpacking with filter. The filter bottle doesn't carry as much, but I'd bring it if no fill stations or way to fill own bottle. Thanks!

Thanks for the feedback. Will look at BoraBoraH2O For non PG organized excursions - do you plan on afternoon or late morning? Nervous about timing for getting ashore - I believe I read that PG excursions get priority. Thanks!

Heading out on a Cook Islands & Society Islands PG cruise. I'm sad to see so many excursions that mention or show feeding the fishes. It's bad for the coral - fishes don't eat enough algae from coral and can lead to fish starvation. https://sevenseasmedia.org/5-things-you-might-not-know-about-fish-feeding/#:~:text=Fish feeding can lead to,to fish starving to death. I know this isn't limited to PG. However, has anyone found water excursions, especially snorkeling, that do NOT feed the fishes? I'll see if I can contact excursion providers directly, but I'm not sure how feasible that is. Thanks.