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Epic Highs (& A Few Lows) Cruising French Polynesia

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👁️ 145K views📅 2 years ago⏱️ 16:00
What This Creator Said
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❤️ Best for CoupleSouth_pacific · Summer · 7 nightsFrom PapeeteVeteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

It took me 26 hours, three flights, and a time change of 12 hours to get to my cruise it was brutal

one enormous highlight of the cruise was the phenomenal and unique scenery across those islands I was absolutely Blown Away by what I saw

the best things to do on the island were active and those overnights meant being able to do multiple activities

going on a small ship was best for two key reasons first since shutdown French Polynesia have outlawed Mega Ships coming through the region at all

Creator's Tips & Advice

Build in time before and after the cruise to adjust to jet lag
Pre-book taxis, bikes, or tours online a day or two before
Stick to the prime season (June to September) for the driest weather
Consider longer cruises beyond the Society Islands for more value

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Long travel time and jet lagBuild in pre- and post-cruise days to adjust and be ready for the busy schedule
High cost of flights and cruisesConsider the value of inclusions and plan for the expense, possibly opting for longer cruises

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow was the experience of cruising French Polynesia after a long journey?
QIs it worth the time and cost to cruise in French Polynesia?
QWhat are the highs and lows of this cruise destination?

Topics Covered

Service Crew3½ Happy BaconShip Condition2½ Happy BaconValue Pricing1½ Sad BaconCabin Balcony3 Happy BaconDining Main3½ Happy BaconCrowd Capacity3 Happy BaconItinerary Route2½ Happy BaconExcursions2½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Motu Mahana4½ Happy Bacon
Bora Bora3½ Happy Bacon
Top: Snorkel tour with sharks and rays ($145 per person)
Huahine3 Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

It took me 26 hours, three flights, and a time change of 12 hours to get to my French Polynesian cruise in one of the remotest parts of the world. It was brutal, and so how did it go once there – and do I recommend putting yourself though all that? I explore all of this in this video For bonus & exclusive content (including videos, articles, eBooks and more) become a channel member or patron: --------------------------------------------------- * Patreon Patron: https://www.patreon.com/tipsfortravellers * YouTube Channel Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_qE-Obs2ocdmPXY0TIU-cw/join Check out my cruise-themed T-shirts and products: --------------------------------------------------- * T-Shirts: http://bit.ly/TFTStore * Mugs, notebooks, hoodies etc: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/tipsfortravellers?ref_id=22354 My social media: --------------------------------------------------- * Blog: https://www.tipsfortravellers.com * Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/garybembridge * Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/tipsfortravellers * Instagram: http://www.instgram.com/garybembridge * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bembridge ABOUT TIPS FOR TRAVELLERS: If you want to get cruising right, Tips For Travellers makes it easy to plan and have the incredible cruise experiences you dream of every time. All my Tips For Travellers advice, tips and tricks tips draw on everything that I have learnt on the 101 cruises I have done to date. #cruisetips #CruisingTips #cruisetipsandtricks 00:00 Start 00:35 Best: Sights 02:36 Best: Activities 04:39 Best: Private Spots 06:01 Best: Small Sizes 07:27 Best: Paul Gauguin 11:26 Worst: So Far 12:38 Worst: Bank Balance 14:19 Worst: Weather