#79745 - 03/25/09 07:15 PM
Star Flyer Excursions
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bs13690
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Loc: charlotte, nc
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We are going on the Star Flyer in Tahiti in May and are having a hard time deciding on excursions. Our favorite things are snorkeling, taking photographs, and exploring the islands to see the sites. I am guessing that some islands are better for snorkeling while others would be better for 4x4 tours and such. I typically like to book independent excursions when cruising, but I have heard that they sometimes change the schedules on this one, so I don't think I'd want to take that chance! Thanks so much for any advice you have!
Huahine- We are undecided between the snorkel safari and the 4 wheel safari expedition. Which would be better for this island?
Raiatea- Again, we are undecided on whether we should do the safari expedition, or find a snorkeling tour on our own. (Is it easy to find a snorkeling tour on our own once we are on the island? Even if it's not a snorkeling tour, maybe we could taxi to a beach for snorkeling?)
Tahaa- I understand that they have a free motu picnic on this day? Is there nice snorkeling from the motu? Or should we do the safari expedition? It looks like we only have a short time at this port so I don't think we could do both? I thought about the snorkeling safari here too, but it says for experienced snorkelers only, and I don't think my husband would be comfortable.
Bora Bora- Would we have time to do two excursions here? I orginally wanted to do the helicopter tour and something else, but I have read that the helicopter company is closing (boo!). So I was thinking about the Robinson Crusoe Tour and/or the 4 x 4 offroad adventure. I also want to shark feed, but we are also going to Moorea before the cruise and Tikehau and Manihi after the cruise, so I was thinking we could do that in one of those places (unless it's just better in Bora Bora)
Moorea- we have two days here on the cruise and are also staying here for 2 nights before the cruise (we'll have almost 3 full days). So we will have plenty of snorkeling opportunities.
Cooks Bay- Aito Offroad safari
Opunoho Bay- Dolphin Adventure With Dr Poole or sail aboard the Margouillat (is the sail boat trip worth it since we'll already be sailing on the Star Flyer?)
Tahiti-- After our cruise we fly to Tikehau at 2:30 pm. Do you think we would have enough time to do a half day tour of Tahiti that day after we get off the ship in the morning?
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#79939 - 04/07/09 07:55 PM
Re: Star Flyer Excursions
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Carol S
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Loc: La Cañada, CA USA
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Open up your personal message receiver and perhaps we can chat... Carol S
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#79964 - 04/08/09 06:00 PM
Re: Star Flyer Excursions
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bs13690
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Registered: 02/28/08
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Loc: charlotte, nc
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Hi Carol S. I tried sending you a private message, but it said you were over the limit. I'm not sure why you couldn't send me a private message? But I don't think I have gotten one before! Are you going on or been on the Star Flyer? I am very excited about the trip. I'm already counting down, only a little over a month to go!
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#79965 - 04/08/09 06:17 PM
Re: Star Flyer Excursions
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Patti.
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The private message system on this site doesn't work. You'll pretty much have to carry on the discussion in here instead.
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#80066 - 04/16/09 10:18 AM
Re: Star Flyer Excursions
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Carol S
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Loc: La Cañada, CA USA
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Hi, I'm back again. Husband just finished radiation treatments for salivary gland cancer and next month has pituitary tumor removed...if it's not one things it's another, and another and another.....
I can be reached at capttrs@aol.com...be sure and put Tahiti in subject. You can then send me your email address. I do get on email several times a week but have been sadly neglectful of "going to Tahiti" for the last several months.
We have never been on Star Flyer before, glad to do it before it folds in the South Pacific. Our cruise is Sept 3..anybody going then?
Thanks Patti for clearing up "private message" issue.
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#80074 - 04/16/09 02:26 PM
Re: Star Flyer Excursions
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Old Wife
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Oh, Carol, you guys sure are going through the wringer right now, aren't you? I hope everything works out for your husband and you both enjoy many more trips to Tahiti in the future!
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#80158 - 04/21/09 01:16 PM
Re: Star Flyer Excursions
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Carol S
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Loc: La Cañada, CA USA
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This Star Flyer trip is just the ticket...and thanks for your good wishes. I'm wondering if you can take your own alcohol on board. And what is the mode of dress...I can't imagine anything to dressy, but I may be wrong. I'm glad we are going to have this chance before it leaves FP.
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#80159 - 04/21/09 02:31 PM
Re: Star Flyer Excursions
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Old Wife
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I don't know about Star Flyer (hopefully, someone else here does), but I think most cruise lines don't like you taking liquor. We were just discreet with ours...it was in our checked luggage wrapped in towels and we'd put a bit in the bottom of a cup and then go looking for mix to put on top of it (in other words, we didn't carry the bottles around with us).
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#80162 - 04/21/09 05:42 PM
Re: Star Flyer Excursions
[Re: Old Wife]
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bs13690
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Registered: 02/28/08
Posts: 8
Loc: charlotte, nc
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Hi Carol S. I just received our cruise documents and it says you can't take liquor for consumption on board. You can buy to take home, but I think they hold it for you until you disemnbark. From what I have read the dress is more casual than other cruises, but for dinner I think most women wear sundresses or nice pants and men should wear pants and a collared shirt.
I haven't been on the Star Flyer before, but I have been on the Star Clipper in the Caribbean and had a great time.
We leave in less than three weeks, so I'm getting very excited.
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#80164 - 04/21/09 08:43 PM
Re: Star Flyer Excursions
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Pago
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Loc: Ohio
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We've always snuck booze on board. And, the Aranui could care less.[; '
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