Vacation Travel Specialist, Carefree Vacations, Sorrento Mesa Branch
I recently went on a 7 night Star Clippers trip in the Society Islands. This is considered to be the most alluring destination on Earth. My friend and I flew into Papeete at 5:00 AM and checked into the Intercontinental Hotel in Moorea. The hotel was really nice, with two infinity pools, and a private beach. In the evening, we met up with an old friend and went out for an authentic Tahitian dinner.
The next day, we boarded the Star Flyer, ready for our new adventure aboard this amazing ship.
We settled into our cabin, complete with a porthole, and then went to check out the food options for the trip. Dining was open seating, beginning from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM. Breakfast and lunch were buffet-style. Overall, we thought the food was excellent, with very good choices.
The first day we tendered in Cooks Bay, and my friend and I went to a luncheon at the Hilton Moorea. We walked around the property, and were able to use the facilities. Of course, we brought our snorkel gear. The snorkeling at the hotel beach was wonderful, as was lunch. This property in Moorea could definitely be considered a luxury resort.
The next day we arrived in Huahine. We checked out the Te Tiare Beach Resort, where we were met at the dock by private boat and taken to the resort, the only way to get there. Huahine is a very small island and has a small village. The resort was very nice, and would be the perfect place to get away for a few days. There were lots of water sports and two nice restaurants.
Raiatea and Tahaa were our next stops. We stopped in at the Raiatea Hawaiki Nui Hotel and snorkeled off their docks. The snorkeling was amazing! We anchored off of a Motu in Tahaa and ship provided a beach picnic. They set up a lunch and bar for us and we just spend the day doing water sports. We also did some drift snorkeling here, as there was a current. Later, they put on a Polynesian show for us with Tahitian dancers.
Next was Bora Bora where I took a look at two hotels. The St. Regis boat came and picked us up and took us to their luxury property. Afterwards, they took us by boat to the Bora Bora Nui where we had lunch with the General Manager.
The last day we went to Moorea again and tendered in Opunohu Bay, which was close to the Intercontinental Moorea, where we spent a couple of hours. The ship provided a happy hour every day from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM with hors d’oeuvres and snacks. In the evening they offered activities and different themes that made it fun for everyone.
The staff on Star Clippers are from all over the world. Most are very gracious and polite. They also have a musician who is very talented and can play many different instruments. They have people that work the dive programs and anything to do with water sports. All the equipment is complimentary, but you do have to pay extra for the dives.
The weather was really nice and I saw no signs of seasickness. The sail ship experience is unique as the ships can get into places that larger ships cannot go, and also you get to meet more people as it is more intimate. I cannot wait to go on another sailing adventure!
For more information, prices and availability, contact Barbara at:
bbagnall@carefreevacations.com
1-800-683-4074
Barbara's direct line: 1-858-551-4489
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