Docking/Tender times in BoraBora?

[armyfam]

Hello All!

 

Arrival time on WindStar's website states 9 am.

 

I am trying to figure out if booking an excursion hoping for an 8am tender is even possible... (the tour operator seems to think it may even be possible to get on one at 7:45am!)

 

Any thoughts/experiences are welcome.

Thank you!

[makai 7]

I don’t think so.  They set up for tenders after arrival and anchoring is completed, and we did not arrive “early “ on either of our two stops at Bora Bora.

[armyfam]

@makai 7Oh, thank you for your answer!

[flygod]

Our current trip was disrupted by the weather.

 

We arrived at Bora Bora the night before from Tahaa at 10pm. First tenders at 8.00 the next morning and the following one - today!

 

[armyfam]

I guess it is fairly unpredictable then. Enjoy your "extra" time in Bora Bora @flygod! We can hardly wait!

[6986]

On 9/4/2023 at 4:46 PM, flygod said:

Our current trip was disrupted by the weather.

 

We arrived at Bora Bora the night before from Tahaa at 10pm. First tenders at 8.00 the next morning and the following one - today!

 

Was on the Aug 31 cruise, is the weather better this time around?

[flygod]

Nope!

Missed Rangiroa due to high winds - and a broken engine. So we couldn't get through the pass safely!

Then we headed straight for Raiatea so we could dock on the quayside because of high winds: so the Riatea and Tahaa days were swapped over, then the deck BBQ last night was postponed to tonight!

Forecast really isn't really all that great for the rest of the week!

 

One poor week was OK, but two and half is dreadful luck.

[6986]

I’m so sorry to hear about the weather. Fingers crossed that the forecasts are not accurate and the weather improves.