seamist Posted March 24, 2019 Author #251 Share Posted March 24, 2019 And I found my black pearls! Was planning on going to the Tahitian Pearl Market in Papeete, but was concerned about time as we have a tour there, saw them in Bora Bora as well 👍 so all is good. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seamist Posted March 24, 2019 Author #252 Share Posted March 24, 2019 Tonight’s menu and pics from the dining room: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlorenceItaly Posted March 24, 2019 #253 Share Posted March 24, 2019 Beautiful pearl earrings. What a beautiful momento of this fabulous trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seamist Posted March 24, 2019 Author #254 Share Posted March 24, 2019 58 minutes ago, FlorenceItaly said: Beautiful pearl earrings. What a beautiful momento of this fabulous trip. Thank you, that pic doesn’t really do them justice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seamist Posted March 24, 2019 Author #255 Share Posted March 24, 2019 2nd day in Bora Bora activities. Today we will be doing an all day tour with Maohi Nui (Patrick) https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g311415-d1191067-Reviews-Maohi_Nui-Bora_Bora_Society_Islands.html https://maohinuiborabora.com/ Cost is $150 per person. Since there is a lot of water sport associated with this tour, will be leaving the IPad on the ship, will have to rely on DH’s GoPro for pics so might be a bit behind on pictures, but will give a review of the tour as soon as I can. In the meantime the above links should give you a good idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlorenceItaly Posted March 24, 2019 #256 Share Posted March 24, 2019 Looking forward to hearing all about your day with Patrick. We are booked with him in December. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ithaca gal Posted March 24, 2019 #257 Share Posted March 24, 2019 On 3/22/2019 at 3:07 PM, seamist said: Ah okay. Pic #215 wasn’t a real fish, that was a fake plastic type decorative etc, thought the poster was asking about the menu pic. Thx! I asked the F&B Manager what kind of fish was used for the ceremony and he said it was an opackapacka. After kissing it, I’m pretty sure it was a real fish! After kissing it, I’m pretty sure it was a real fish! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted March 24, 2019 #258 Share Posted March 24, 2019 Have a good time on your all day tour in Bora Bora. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted March 24, 2019 #259 Share Posted March 24, 2019 Food looks good and your Black Pearl ear rings are beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted March 24, 2019 #260 Share Posted March 24, 2019 2 hours ago, seamist said: 2nd day in Bora Bora activities. Today we will be doing an all day tour with Maohi Nui (Patrick) Hope you had a fabulous time. We really enjoyed our day with Patrick. Hope yours is as memorable as ours was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare puppycanducruise Posted March 24, 2019 #261 Share Posted March 24, 2019 Those earrings are lovely. You'll have great memories every time you wear them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seamist Posted March 24, 2019 Author #262 Share Posted March 24, 2019 5 hours ago, ithaca gal said: I asked the F&B Manager what kind of fish was used for the ceremony and he said it was an opackapacka. After kissing it, I’m pretty sure it was a real fish! After kissing it, I’m pretty sure it was a real fish! Oh my word, was up close, never thought about kissing it ewww😬😂. Looked fake to me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lido deck main Posted March 24, 2019 #263 Share Posted March 24, 2019 11 hours ago, seamist said: And I found my black pearls! Was planning on going to the Tahitian Pearl Market in Papeete, but was concerned about time as we have a tour there, saw them in Bora Bora as well 👍 so all is good. Beautiful earrings, so nice to treat yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Britannia Rule Posted March 24, 2019 #264 Share Posted March 24, 2019 10 hours ago, FlorenceItaly said: Beautiful pearl earrings. What a beautiful momento of this fabulous trip. Beautiful earrings, wear them in good health! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ithaca gal Posted March 24, 2019 #265 Share Posted March 24, 2019 2 hours ago, seamist said: Oh my word, was up close, never thought about kissing it ewww😬😂. Looked fake to me! I just had to kiss it to be a real golden shellbacks. Lol We are enjoying your posts as we cruise along with you. We stayed in an overwater bungalow and will try to post pictures at some point. It was stunning! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlorenceItaly Posted March 24, 2019 #266 Share Posted March 24, 2019 28 minutes ago, ithaca gal said: I just had to kiss it to be a real golden shellbacks. Lol We are enjoying your posts as we cruise along with you. We stayed in an overwater bungalow and will try to post pictures at some point. It was stunning! We are on the waitlist for an overwater bungalow on our October cruise. It is very expensive, so I am torn on what to do IF we clear it. Looking forward to your thoughts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3kidsplayingball Posted March 24, 2019 #267 Share Posted March 24, 2019 Thank you so much for the pictures and commentary. We are thoroughly enjoying "sailing" with you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ithaca gal Posted March 24, 2019 #268 Share Posted March 24, 2019 (edited) 54 minutes ago, FlorenceItaly said: We are on the waitlist for an overwater bungalow on our October cruise. It is very expensive, so I am torn on what to do IF we clear it. Looking forward to your thoughts. Do NOT book through the ship! You can contact the Conrad on Bora-Bora and get an overwater bungalow WITH plunge pool for half the price that the ship charges!!! The price difference is amazing and disturbing at the same time They have a boat shuttle that brings you to the resort from Bora Bora. Since the ship is here so late the next day, there is no danger of missing of the ship by booking independently. I cannot stress enough that you should not book through the ship and pay the huge huge price that they charge. I believe dinner may be included in the ships excursion but you can buy your own dinner for a fraction of what the cost of the excursion is! As for whether or not to do the overwater bungalow, the answer is yes, yes, yes! In all of our travels, this has been one of our most amazing experiences ever! Edited March 24, 2019 by ithaca gal Error 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlorenceItaly Posted March 24, 2019 #269 Share Posted March 24, 2019 6 minutes ago, ithaca gal said: Do NOT book through the ship! You can contact the Conrad on Bora-Bora and get an overwater bungalow WITH plunge pool for half the price that the ship charges!!! The price difference is amazing and disturbing at the same time They have a boat shuttle that brings you to the resort from Bora Bora. Since the ship is here so late the next day, there is no danger of missing of the ship by booking independently. I cannot stress enough that you should not book through the ship and pay the huge huge price that they charge. I believe dinner may be included in the ships excursion but you can buy your own dinner for a fraction of what the cost of the excursion is! As for whether or not to do the overwater bungalow, the answer is yes, yes, yes! In all of our travels, this has been one of our most amazing experiences ever! The Conrad sounds amazing!! Unfortunately, we do not overnight in Bora Bora. Our overnight is in Papeete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ithaca gal Posted March 24, 2019 #270 Share Posted March 24, 2019 29 minutes ago, FlorenceItaly said: The Conrad sounds amazing!! Unfortunately, we do not overnight in Bora Bora. Our overnight is in Papeete. Ahhh. Differential is close to gouging. Just look into the resources that are there and **** your own. Are usually do ship excursions to make sure I make it back to the ship but this is one instance where it does not matter and the price Differential is close to gouging. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cccole Posted March 24, 2019 #271 Share Posted March 24, 2019 30 minutes ago, FlorenceItaly said: The Conrad sounds amazing!! Unfortunately, we do not overnight in Bora Bora. Our overnight is in Papeete. Have you checked the Intercontinental on Tahiti? It is beautiful and easy to get to/from the port. Seamist, I also love those earrings. Simple and beautiful!! You are now in one of my favorite regions on earth. Can't wait to hear about your adventures. Cherie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlorenceItaly Posted March 24, 2019 #272 Share Posted March 24, 2019 1 minute ago, ithaca gal said: Ahhh. Differential is close to gouging. Just look into the resources that are there and **** your own. Are usually do ship excursions to make sure I make it back to the ship but this is one instance where it does not matter and the price Differential is close to gouging. I agree, it really is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthC Posted March 24, 2019 #273 Share Posted March 24, 2019 3 hours ago, ithaca gal said: I just had to kiss it to be a real golden shellbacks. Lol Good for you! You only cross the equator for the first time once, so might as well participate fully. (I thought the fish was very salty). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ithaca gal Posted March 24, 2019 #274 Share Posted March 24, 2019 1 hour ago, RuthC said: Good for you! You only cross the equator for the first time once, so might as well participate fully. (I thought the fish was very salty). Right, Ruth? We were told the next day that because we crossed the equator on the vernal equinox, we are to be known as Purple Porpoises! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seamist Posted March 25, 2019 Author #275 Share Posted March 25, 2019 (edited) Just back from Patrick’s tour, but no pictures as of yet, the DH has to download and what not. Oh MY is all I can say. I would give this tour 5 +++++ stars it is that good. First I would like to say that the water in Bora Bora is amazing. It is like jumping into a swimming pool, crystal clear, and blue, and neither cold nor hot, just perfect. I had long told people that my #1 pic for snorkeling is Bonaire. I can’t say that anymore. Bonaire just dropped to #2 and Bora Bora is now #1. We left the dock right on time to the strumming of the Ukelele and arrived at the area for snorkeling with the Black Tipped sharks. I was a bit nervous as just prior, after arriving on the dock from the tender the Security Ship’s Officer Doug (Sorry have no idea what his last name is) told everyone to be careful with the sharks. One of the Eurodam’s passengers was bitten by one on a private tour yesterday (Yikes) required 25 stitches and lucky to still have his foot (double yikes). So I was a bit nervous for sure! But I had no issues just kept my hands and feet close to me (lol) and sent mind telepathy out (I don’t taste good, too salty!). 😬🙈🙀 Turns out they didn’t bother me and I didn’t bother them and it was a good day. On the way to our encounter with the sting rays we had a bit of trouble with the outrigger canoe’s engine - Patrick’s crew are top notch - another boat arrived and stayed with us until they got it running again all the while entertaining us with the Ukelele. Then off we went to our encounter with the sting rays and yep - more sharks! The only downside was the number of boats around there - I think I counted 15 including a couple of big ones from HAL’s excursions. Next off we went to the coral garden and did some routine snorkeling in pristine water with gorgeous fish. Then off to the private motu for an authentic Tahitian lunch. WOW. We had striped fish (similar to sailfish) and Wahoo barbecued on the grill, the suckling pig, pineapple, grapefruit, bananas, breadfruit, taro, pumpkin poi, plantains, a raw Tahitian fish salad, a spinach/coconut/chicken dish and I’m sure I’ve forgotten something. To wash it all down was water, Tahitian beer, red or white wine available. Following the lunch Patrick performed for us his flame performance or dance which no way would you catch me doing that I can tell you! Throwing a flaming baton into the air and even using his feet. After this the 3/4 day crew left to head back to the Eurodam but the whole day crew then took a hike to see the reef on the other end of the motu and then we spent a thoroughly enjoyable time swimming out in the middle of this beautiful ocean in the shallow water. I can’t recommend this tour enough if you ever visit Bora Bora. Please check out Maohi Nui! Edited March 25, 2019 by seamist 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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