Day 13 - Saturday 14 April 2018

Cruise Day 13 - Bora Bora, French Polynesia

A beautiful, blue sky day on this idyllic island - our world favourite!

Di, Paul & Lynaire opted for a lazy day on the island's only public beach - Matira, where they had a delicious lunch (and Bill dropped in).

Bill opted for a wonderful small boat tour around the islands and lagoon. There were several stops for snorkelling with the stingrays (including a 'cuddle'), black tip sharks and tropical fish.

Before returning to the ship, we visited the local village, where Di was entertained by the locals.

In the evening, we enjoyed watching the Cats defeat the Saints, live on television.

Day 12 - Friday 13 April 2018

Cruise Day 12 - Moorea, French Polynesia

A tropical rainy day, but we had fun.

First, we successfully negotiated a choppy tender ride from ship to the pier.

After considering our weather-effected options, we decided on getting a taxi to the nearby Hotel Les Tipaniers, where we had lunch and spent a few enjoyable hours.

 

In the afternoon, we returned to the pier by 'taxi', and back to ship by tender.

The evening's show was a Freddie Mercury tribute artist.

Day 11 - Thursday 12 April 2018

Cruise Day 11 - Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia

A beautiful, blue sky sky, sunny day.

Our first stop was at the Notre Dame Cathedral.

We then walked to and around the colourful Papeete Market.

We then walked passed the Papeete Town Hall, before taxi to and from the supermarket.

We stopped at the Protestant Paofai Temple.

We then visited the interesting Robert Wan Tahiti Pearl Museum.

We then strolled through the waterside Paofai Gardens, then walked along the Avenue Bruat, passing the Law Courts.

Next we walked into the grounds of the Presidential Palace.

Next was the botanical garden and the Queens's Pond in the grounds of the French Polynsia Assembly.

After finally buying some data (no free WiFi) and carrying out some important tasks, we returned to our ship.

Paul & Lynaire indulged in wonderful dinner and drinks at the Chef's Table.

Bill and Di attended the wonderful Tahitian Folklore Show.

Day 10 - Wednesday 11 April 2018

Cruise Day 10 - Sea Day

Another sunny, blue sky morning.

Showtime's production, "Studio VP", was a disco theme.

Day 9 - Tuesday 10 April 2018 (B)

Cruise Day 9 - Sea Day

This morning we crossed the International Dateline, so we enjoyed a second Tuesday 10 April.

And another sunny, blue sky morning.

Tonight's dress code was formal.

Day 8 - Tuesday 10 April 2018 (A)

Cruise Day 8 - Sea Day

Our first sunny, blue sky morning.

We had a delicious lunch in the Noveau Restaurant.