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It’s hard to pick one memory that stands out on the Princess cruises we’ve taken - the first Chef’s Table we ever did is etched in my mind and of of course all of the  wonderful people we’ve met over the years goes without saying. We met a couple from Canada in 2008 on a Southern Caribbean cruise on the Crown Princess and have now travelled with them all over the world every year since then (except the year our daughter got married!) If not for that Princess Cruise I doubt our lives would have ever crossed paths.

1 hour ago, 13cheermom said:

 

Yes thanks for the tip, I actually ordered like a set of 10 different colors for the 4 of us to share and use for the price of 2 onboard the ship.  These actually have the buckle like a watch, so I feel they are more secure than the others.  Even if one breaks we have plenty of extra for backups, lol.

Which fitbit band do the medallions fit in?  The Versa looks to be square so is there a newer round version of the fitbit? Please forgive my ignorance as I still use (and love the little older fitbit Alta HR!)

Thanks, Sharon

Went on this cruise last September. Ended up posting a port-by-port guide as to where to access internet for free (or for no additional charge by purchasing food or beverage from a local business). Do a word search for "internet" on the thread finder and I think you may find it. Quality was good enough for e-mail.

 

Heard from others who went on this cruise and purchased the optional internet package that it was terrible. Several passengers stated that after complaining, they were able to get their money back from W/S. FWIW.

 

Heard shortly thereafter that on board internet access was supposed to be included as a cruise amenity on all 2018 cruises. Yet have seen nowhere that this is in fact the case. Going on this same cruise again in about a month and after checking in at the W/S web site, we do not see an "add on" internet package available for purchase. So now I'm questioning.

 

Maybe someone else knows whether on board internet access is available at no additional charge on this cruise? Notwithstanding, it is likely not to meet your expectations. But what the heck? It's Tahiti!

Not sure about your sailing in September but ours begins on 8-19 and internet is NOT included but you could purchase it when I looked into it a month or so ago. Due to the bad reviews on the ship supplied internet access we opted to purchase a hot spot from the company I mentioned a few posts ago. Normally I would not bother however with my 90 year old MIL in and out of the hospital within the past two months and a new grandbaby right about the time of our return, we decided to be somewhat connected.

I’m not expecting lighting speed accees but also do not want to be wasring rime looking for a free hotspot when we are in port so I’m hoping the company we went with will be all we need. I’ll post a review on it when we return the first week in September.

Thanks so much Zumba Cruiser. I'll plan on ordering online too when they become available for the time we cruise. I'll look for your review especially (!), but watch for your report on how Tahiti Wifi works out. We also fly in on that late flight, and cruise out the next day. Staying at a B&B that night we get in and the proprietor is nicely picking us up at the airport. I dread the thought of holding him up if there's a long line to pick up the router.

 

Your cruise is coming up FAST- you must be very excited. Our first Tahiti cruise was in late August and the weather could not have been more perfect. I'll be eager to hear your report. Have a fantastic time.

Thanks Petoonya - and yes we are hoping for beautiful weather - I am a bit tired of the rain and humidity we are having here in the Northeast. I feel like we are living in Florida now so clear skies and that gorgeous blue water will be greatly appreciated!

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Are you on the sailing on the 15th?

Petoonya - I ordered mine in advance online and will pick up at the airport the night we arrive on 8-19. It might be optimism on my part thinking there might be an express line for pickup only [emoji848]but I will try to remember to post back regarding how long the lines were at the airport store. We opted to go this route since we come in on the late evening flight on a Saturday night and I read several places that store/shop hours are very limited on Sundays in Papeete (Sunday is when we board the shop also).

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I recently purchased an option from http://www.tahitiwifi.com Unfortunately I am not traveling until Aug 17 so I cannot report on it except that it was easy to order online, they have pickup and drop off at the airport as well as some of the larger hotels. Their customer service response is very timely if you want to contact them prior to ordering with any questions.

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Thanks everyone!

Appreciate all your responses to my question.

Looking forward to our cruise in a couple days. When back in town, I'll be sure to post 'must do's' for all concerned ;-)

Thanks cdastager. Looking forward to hearing about your cruise. Enjoy!

We were just on the Wind Spirit in Jan/Feb and yes you can just get the fins. You get them at the beginning of the cruise and turn them in the next to the last day.

Thanks for confirming Dipsylee!

We are on the Wind Spirit in August and our TA confirmed with the Windstar rep she is working with that you can check out fins only. Nice to know we don’t have to pack them.

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Haven't done this but it is on our radar screen and are interested in any info others can give as well.