pearlsz Posted August 11, 2016 #476 Share Posted August 11, 2016 Just heard that spell check changed Easter to Ear:oIt is my worst enema.;) Thanks mic, I just spit coffee on my keyboard :D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted August 11, 2016 #477 Share Posted August 11, 2016 Well you are right, Easter Island and Pitcairn are off the agenda and now headed for Moorea...0800 - 1600 on the 16 th August then over to Papeete by 2000hrs and overnight there. Weather too rough down Easter Island and Pitcairn wY...we are all surviving though! Cheers! Joan Thanks for the update Joan, shame about missing both islands though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted August 11, 2016 #478 Share Posted August 11, 2016 Thanks mic, I just spit coffee on my keyboard :D:D LOL, sorry about that, Please send your bill for a new keyboard to ABS house care of Malcolm.:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Kruzer Posted August 12, 2016 Author #479 Share Posted August 12, 2016 Such a shame they are missing both Islands. For many it would have been the incentive to book the cruise and a once in a lifetime chance they will now have to forgo.:mad: However thems the breaks...we cant change the weather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted August 12, 2016 #480 Share Posted August 12, 2016 (edited) Such a shame they are missing both Islands. For many it would have been the incentive to book the cruise and a once in a lifetime chance they will now have to forgo.:mad:However thems the breaks...we cant change the weather. Yeah, I know a few that have suggested doing the same, and my wife and I have said, if Easter Island is that important, fly there, from Santiago, Chile or even Lima, Peru, it is about $600 each and then you can stay for a night or two. Edited August 12, 2016 by MicCanberra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aus Traveller Posted August 12, 2016 #481 Share Posted August 12, 2016 Yeah, I know a few that have suggested doing the same, and my wife and I have said, if Easter Island is that important, fly there, from Santiago, Chile or even Lima, Peru, it is about $600 each and then you can stay for a night or two. We flew there a few years ago as part of a South American tour. You probably have to stay more than a night or two. I don't think flights run every day. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted August 12, 2016 #482 Share Posted August 12, 2016 We flew there a few years ago as part of a South American tour. You probably have to stay more than a night or two. I don't think flights run every day. :) That would have been awesome, we will do it one day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi_cruiser Posted August 16, 2016 #483 Share Posted August 16, 2016 Sea Princess in Moorea today: SEA PRINCESS at ShipWatcher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted August 16, 2016 #484 Share Posted August 16, 2016 Heavy skies, hope it blows over quickly. Such a lovely place especially with the sun shining.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opua Kiwi Posted August 17, 2016 #485 Share Posted August 17, 2016 Just been skyping with someone on board. Lovely day there, 27 degrees and sunny. Hasn't been any rain for a few days so no mozzies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted August 17, 2016 #486 Share Posted August 17, 2016 Just been skyping with someone on board. Lovely day there, 27 degrees and sunny. Hasn't been any rain for a few days so no mozzies. Good news then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opua Kiwi Posted August 17, 2016 #487 Share Posted August 17, 2016 And now, a couple of hours later, they are about to dock at Papeete for an overnight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted August 17, 2016 #488 Share Posted August 17, 2016 And now, a couple of hours later, they are about to dock at Papeete for an overnight. That would be nice but I would prefer to overnight at Moorea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi_cruiser Posted August 17, 2016 #489 Share Posted August 17, 2016 Here are a couple more captures of the Sea Princess in Moorea: SEA PRINCESS at ShipWatcher SEA PRINCESS at ShipWatcher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi_cruiser Posted August 17, 2016 #490 Share Posted August 17, 2016 Papeete tonight: SEA PRINCESS at ShipWatcher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aus Traveller Posted August 17, 2016 #491 Share Posted August 17, 2016 That would be nice but I would prefer to overnight at Moorea. I don't see the point of over-nighting in Moorea. The island's attractions are in the scenery and you can't see that at night. :D In Papeete there are the night-time food markets right beside the wharf, and a lot of people go to restaurants or clubs in the city - all within easy walking distance of the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aus Traveller Posted August 17, 2016 #492 Share Posted August 17, 2016 Here are a couple more captures of the Sea Princess in Moorea: SEA PRINCESS at ShipWatcher SEA PRINCESS at ShipWatcher I love the view where the ships anchor. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted August 17, 2016 #493 Share Posted August 17, 2016 Here are a couple more captures of the Sea Princess in Moorea: SEA PRINCESS at ShipWatcher SEA PRINCESS at ShipWatcher Cheers Stu, marvellous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted August 17, 2016 #494 Share Posted August 17, 2016 I don't see the point of over-nighting in Moorea. The island's attractions are in the scenery and you can't see that at night. :D In Papeete there are the night-time food markets right beside the wharf, and a lot of people go to restaurants or clubs in the city - all within easy walking distance of the ship. did say it would be my preference I love the view where the ships anchor. :) And this is the reason why along with getting another day to snorkel or explore.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aus Traveller Posted August 17, 2016 #495 Share Posted August 17, 2016 (edited) And this is the reason why along with getting another day to snorkel or explore.:D But 'overnight' in Papeete usually means 'arrive in the morning and leave at 3am or so the next morning to go to Moorea'. That is how it has been every time we have overnighted in Papeete. This time they have visited the ports in reverse probably to keep to their original date for Papeete. They would have left Moorea late in the afternoon (as usual) and sailed the 13km to Papeete to arrive early evening. They will have the night and one full day there, leaving this afternoon. If they overnighted in Moorea, there wouldn't be an extra day for snorkelling or sightseeing, just several hours parked there in the dark.:D Edited August 17, 2016 by Aus Traveller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted August 17, 2016 #496 Share Posted August 17, 2016 I am normally happy with most of what ship's do when there are changes to itineraries, I suppose they are just doing what seems best for most passengers. In this case, I think that may be the best options. That said, 2 days in Moorea and none in Papeete would suit me.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi_cruiser Posted August 17, 2016 #497 Share Posted August 17, 2016 Sea Princess in Papeete today: SEA PRINCESS at ShipWatcher SEA PRINCESS at ShipWatcher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Kruzer Posted August 17, 2016 Author #498 Share Posted August 17, 2016 That would be nice but I would prefer to overnight at Moorea. I don't see the point of over-nighting in Moorea. The island's attractions are in the scenery and you can't see that at night. :D In Papeete there are the night-time food markets right beside the wharf, and a lot of people go to restaurants or clubs in the city - all within easy walking distance of the ship. I agree. We arrived a day early in Papeete on one cruise and overnighted there. It was fun wandering amongst the food markets. Moorea was not on our itinerary on that cruise , so next day we simply walked along the wharf and boarded the ferry for a very short and relaxing trp to Moorea. The ferries are met by taxi vans and we formed a group of about 8 and shared one. He guaranteed to get us back for the 3'o clock ferry. It was a great day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted August 18, 2016 #499 Share Posted August 18, 2016 Sea Princess in Papeete today: SEA PRINCESS at ShipWatcher SEA PRINCESS at ShipWatcher The sunset sinking over those mountains in the background is a wonderful sight, especially if those clouds hang around, it will be a red to pink sky.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ekka49 Posted August 18, 2016 #500 Share Posted August 18, 2016 I am normally happy with most of what ship's do when there are changes to itineraries, I suppose they are just doing what seems best for most passengers. In this case, I think that may be the best options. That said, 2 days in Moorea and none in Papeete would suit me.:D I can only agree. Papeete is over rated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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