Star Breeze Tahiti Masks/Snorkels

[FogGuys]

For the Star Breeze Tahiti cruises, does Windstar provide masks and snorkels for guest use during the week?  We are planning some independent tours which require us to bring our own masks/snorkels/towels.  Thank you, 

Edited January 16 by FogGuys

[Strenz]

4 hours ago, FogGuys said:

For the Star Breeze Tahiti cruises, does Windstar provide masks and snorkels for guest use during the week?  We are planning some independent tours which require us to bring our own masks/snorkels/towels.  Thank you, 

They did for us and that was in 2012. Better call WS. Great Cruise, Happy Sailing.

[oakridger]

6 hours ago, FogGuys said:

For the Star Breeze Tahiti cruises, does Windstar provide masks and snorkels for guest use during the week?  We are planning some independent tours which require us to bring our own masks/snorkels/towels.  Thank you, 

 

Yes, they do give everyone their own set to use for their cruise!  It's on the website below.

All Inclusive Boutique Cruises | Ultimate Small Yacht World Vacations (windstarcruises.com)

 

 

Have a wonderful trip!

 

~Nancy

[FogGuys]

Thank you both for your responses.  Appreciate your help!  

[oakridger]

10 hours ago, FogGuys said:

Thank you both for your responses.  Appreciate your help!  

 

Always happy to assist a neighbor!  If you get inspired, please come back to Cruise Critic and let us know how your trip was.  I don't go until 2025 so have to wait a long time!

 

~Nancy

[FlightMedic555]

I suggest you bring your own mask and snorkel and borrow their fins.  That way you will know that the mask fits. Some also prefer the full face snorkel.  We will be on the Star Breeze in July.

[robert_on_vacation]

We always bring our own mask and snorkel. We use their fins. If you can't get a good fit on a mask, you are out of luck if you didn't bring one. The quality of the gear they provide is fair but not great.

[SailingHigher]

I agree with Robert. The WS snorkel gear will work, but most guests would be happier bringing their own masks and snorkels. Better quality, better fit, and if needed, pop in some prescription lenses.

 

Also, it is too deep to see anything worthwhile from the back of the ship. The gear is only useful from shore or on an excursion. For our Tahiti trip, we especially enjoyed the Tahaa coral garden, drift snorkel excursion during the day we were moored in Raiatea.

[CulverCityCruisers]

As far as the "CUSTOM FIT" goes, it is not as described.  They just give you a mask and have you try on fins to see which you can get you foot into.  There is no instructon on how to use or any real "fitting", just "here you go" after you find the right fin.  All worked fine for us, but don't expect any fitting or information