NCL Changes Itinerary on French Polynesian Cruises Aboard the Spirit

[Traveling Fools]

For those of you who have booked this cruise aboard SPIRIT, NCL has been changing the itinerary to meet environmental requirements imposed by the Island of Moorea.  At least one cruise has cancel the entire 2-day stop at Moorea and others have reduced it to a 1-day stop without really specifying how the remaining day will be spent.  Just a heads up for those who don't follow the Spirit's roll call pages.  

[Traveling Fools]

For those of you who have booked this cruise aboard SPIRIT, NCL has been changing the itinerary to meet environmental requirements imposed by the Island of Moorea.  At least one cruise has cancel the entire 2-day stop at Moorea and others have reduced it to a 1-day stop without really specifying how the remaining day will be spent. 

 

Following is the revised itinerary (Received Tue, Oct 25, 8:52 PM) :

 

Revised

Day	Destination	Arrive	Depart
Mon the 7th	PAPEETE, FRENCH POLYNESIA		11:59 pm (Changed to 0300, Tuesday the 8th)
Tue the 8th	PAPEETE, FRENCH POLYNESIA	Overnight	3:00 am (WAS 2359 the 7th; NOW is 0300 the 8th)
Tue the 8th	HUAHINE, FRENCH POLYNESIA	10:00 am (WAS 0800)	6:00 pm (NO CHANGE)
Wed the 9th	RAIATEA, FRENCH POLYNESIA	8:00 am (NO CHANGE)	6:00 pm (NO CHANGE)
Thu the 10th	BORA BORA, FRENCH POLYNESIA	8:00 am (NO CHANGE)	11:59 pm (NO CHANGE-Unless they leave overnight)
Fri the 11th	BORA BORA, FRENCH POLYNESIA	8:00 am (NO CHANGE)	8:00 pm (NO CHANGE)
Sat the 12th	MOOREA, FRENCH POLYNESIA	8:00 am (NO CHANGE)	8:00 pm (NO Overnight or 2nd Day in Moorea)
Sun the 13th	PAPEETE. FRENCH POLYNESIA	8:00 pm (Was Moorea)	Overnight
Mon the 14th	PAPEETE, FRENCH POLYNESIA	12:00 am

 

The message goes on to read:

 

SHORE EXCURSION NOTICE
Shore excursions booked through NCL for Huahine, French Polynesia will be automatically adjusted to coincide with new times in port; no further action is required. Shore excursions booked through NCL for Moorea, French Polynesia on Sunday, November 13, 2022, will be automatically canceled and refunded to your onboard account; no further action is required. If you are interested in booking new excursions for your upcoming vacation, please login to your MyNCL account or contact us directly at (866) 625-1167. Guests residing outside of the U.S. or Canada should visit www.ncl.com for local contact information.

 

This note from snorkeljill:

 

2 hours ago (about 1100 10/26/2022), snorkeljill said:

I just spoke to NCL (with respect to my same itinerary change the week of October 31), and they say the 8pm arrival in Papeete on Sunday is not a typo.  Looks like it is a day at sea between Moorea and Papeete, even though it is only a short ferry ride between Moorea and Papeete!!

Edited October 26, 2022 by Traveling Fools

[dexddd]

As much as I love the Spirit, TBH for that trip I'd just book Paul Gauguin.  NCL is charging a high price for those trips.  On PG there are less than 400 people, it is all inclusive including tips and air and drinks.

 

They know the area and include two private islands.

 

No hassle with cancelled ports.

[romalley99]

I'm on Spirit 10/31, 11/7 and 11/14 sailings. All three have gotten changed -- I'm not really disappointed. I'm sure it is a bummer, for some, though.  

[jbcallender]

9 hours ago, romalley99 said:

I'm on Spirit 10/31, 11/7 and 11/14 sailings. All three have gotten changed -- I'm not really disappointed. I'm sure it is a bummer, for some, though.  

I'm on 11/14 sailing.  We lost the overnight in Kauai, but picked up another visit to Hilo, I believe.  I have not seen a change to the Tahiti itineraries, at least as of yet.....I said earlier, for me, the whole point of the cruise is Tahiti as there are numerous other Hawaii cruises available throughout the year.

[romalley99]

10 hours ago, jbcallender said:

I'm on 11/14 sailing.  We lost the overnight in Kauai, but picked up another visit to Hilo, I believe.  I have not seen a change to the Tahiti itineraries, at least as of yet.....I said earlier, for me, the whole point of the cruise is Tahiti as there are numerous other Hawaii cruises available throughout the year.

 

Yes, there were two changes to the two before the 11/14 sailing. We lost a day in Moorea (was an overnight), and some time in Bora Bora. Still two days, just not overnight... from my understanding of the email.