Oceania and Tahiti

[Dieselcanberrra]

Noticed that Oceania has some attractive fares for sailings around Tahiti later in the year. Anyone have any feedback on sailing with Oceania in this region? Thanks!

 

[Dalec]

Yes, went on Regatta in March 2023 on the 10-night Tahitians Legends cruise. I can only say it was brilliant. I don't believe they do this cruise anymore and do more Tahiti options as part of longer cruises. We were in Papeete in June and spoke to some people who had got off Nautica after a cruise from Auckland, which was part of the round-the-world cruise. They weren't overly impressed and almost felt like there were 2 classes of pax on board, those doing the AKL-PPT sector and those doing the RTW cruise. Apparently there were many dedicated events for the RTW pax. Our 2023 cruise visited Moorea, Fakarava, Nuku Hiva, Rangiroa, Bora Bora(overnight) and Raiatea. All destinations were fantastic, the food was great and the ship was small but very comfortable, apart from the very small bathrooms. In May this year we also did an Oceania cruise from Anchorage to Vancouver on Riviera and had a balcony suite. The room was better but I enjoyed the Regatta trip more. I think I have a preference for warm weather cruising. Alaska was spectacular but not conducive to ship outdoor activities like swimming or even walking around the deck. I thought the Alaska cruise was inferior in food quality and entertainment but not by a large margin. I would highly recommend a cruise around French Polynesia. March was very hot and humid. When we were in PPT this June, it was much more pleasant.

 

[drron]

We are doing a 14 day cruise around Tahiti late April next year on what will probably be our last Silversea cruise. It may be just half hot.