Get all your information on Olivia's upcoming Tahiti Luxury Cruise.
About Our Destination
Climate
The average maximum daytime temperature in Papeete, Tahiti in September is a warm 80°F (27°C) with moderate heat & humidity. The average night-time temperature is usually a comfortable 66°F (19°C). Check www.weather.com for the most current weather.
Currency
The official currency of Tahiti is the French Polynesian Franc (XPF). Most of the tourist venues will accept U.S. bills and Euros, as well as major credit cards, but may give change in Polynesian Francs. We recommend that you use an ATM to get some Polynesian Francs while there, or exchange a few with a hotel if staying there a day or two prior. Taxis will accept U.S. dollars.
Languages
French, Tahitian, and English.
Activity Level
Activity Level
This trip requires good to moderate mobility, as many of the ports of call offer excursions with a lot of walking over uneven surfaces such as cobblestone, rocky paths, up and down hills and stairs. There are elevators on board the ship. In anchored ports of call, you will be required to go up and down stairs to reach the tender boat platform to disembark the ship. If you have limited mobility, you are required to travel with someone who can assist you.
Before Your Trip
Cancellation Policy
Unexpected events can cause you to cancel your vacation. Because we are committed to this charter, we must strictly adhere to our cancellation policy as outlined in our Olivia Terms & Conditions.
Transfer funds are nonrefundable and nontransferable from the point of sale forward.
Celebrations – Birthdays, Anniversaries, Honeymoons and more
If you will have a birthday or other celebration during your vacation and have not already informed your Olivia Travel Consultant, please let us know as soon as possible, but no less than 90 days prior to the trip.
You can register at Olivia Honeymoon Wishes for your honeymoon, anniversary, or other special celebration; browse through the selections and let your friends know just how easy it is for them to purchase a gift for you.
Connect with Other Guests – Join the Facebook Group
If you'd like to chat with people who are going on the trip, join Olivia's Tahiti Luxury Cruise Facebook Group.
Passport and Visa
You will need a passport that is valid for six months past the date of the trip. If you are not a U.S. citizen, please check with both your country’s consulate and the consulates of the countries we will be visiting to make sure that you do not need an entry visa or other additional documentation.
U.S. citizens do NOT need to get a visa ahead of time. If you are not from the U.S., please check with your consulate for proper Visa requirements.
Specific Needs – Dietary, Medical and Mobility
If you have any medical, mobility needs, or specific dietary requirements that you have not already advised your travel consultant. Please advise us of this information as soon as possible but no less than 90 days prior to the trip.
Travel Insurance
Olivia recommends that you purchase a travel protection plan to help protect you and your trip investment against the unexpected. Visit our Insurance page olivia.com/travel-insurance for more information.
For a travel insurance quote, more information or to purchase a protection plan, please call Olivia at 800-631-6277 and select option 1 for a travel consultant.
Vaccinations
Please check with your local Public Health Department or personal physician regarding immunization requirements for all countries on your itinerary. You may also check the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention’s website at: www.cdc.gov. Click on the Travelers’ Health section, then click on the destinations link and choose your destination in the “For Travelers” pull-down menu.
2024 TAHITI LUXURY CRUISE |
START DATE | END DATE | FEE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cancellation 365 days or more prior to trip date |
|
9/6/23 | 50% of trip cost |
| Cancellation 0-364 days prior to trip date | 9/7/23 | 9/5/24 | 100% of trip cost (no refund) |
Travel and Arrival
Air Travel
Airports
You will need to fly into and out of Papeete, Tahiti (PPT). We encourage all passengers to arrive early to avoid the stress of unexpected delays.
Airfare Discounts
Save up to 15% on your airfare through our partner airlines. Please visit our airfare discount page for the most up-to-date information.
Flight Arrival and Departure Times
Arrival: Please arrive to Papeete (PPT) no later than 3 pm on September 5, 2024 and make your way to the ship. All-aboard is 5 pm and all passengers MUST be on board no later than this time for sailing. We always recommend arriving on earlier flights or coming in a day early to avoid the stress of unexpected delays.
Embarkation and check-in on board will be available beginning at 1 pm. If you have an early morning flight arrival you have the following options:
• Olivia has a Pre-Cruise Day Room option at our host hotel, the InterContinental Tahiti Resort & Spa. For details, please visit the Host Hotel tab for this trip.
• There is luggage storage at the Papeete Airport which is open from 6 am-12 pm and 1:30 pm-10 pm.
Departure: The ship will arrive to Papeete, Tahiti for disembarkation at 9 am on September 12, 2024. Please schedule your flight out of Papeete (PPT) no earlier than noon on September 12.
Luggage Allowances
While there is no luggage limit on the cruise itself, airlines often restrict (or charge) for excess baggage. Because each airline is different, and the regulations change over time, please check with your airline for baggage allowances.
Transfers to the Ship
Airport transfers are not included. Group transfers from the airport to the ship can be purchased from Windstar. More information will be available when we get closer to the trip. Alternatively, you can take a taxi from the Papeete Airport to the Windstar Star Breeze that will be docked at the port of Papeete. The port is located in downtown Papeete and is just 20 minutes away from the international airport of Papeete. Transfers from the ship to the Papeete Airport can be booked onboard.
• Olivia has a Pre-Cruise Day Room option at our host hotel, the InterContinental Tahiti Resort & Spa. For details, please visit the Host Hotel tab for this trip.
• There is luggage storage at the Papeete Airport which is open from 6 am-12 pm and 1:30 pm-10 pm.
During your trip
Alcohol on Board
Guests are allowed to bring aboard two (2) bottles of wine or champagne per cabin. If consumed in public areas, there is a small corkage fee (approximately $15 USD + 18% gratuity). All additional alcohol (wine, beer, and/or hard alcohol) including alcohol purchased at ports of call, will be kept by ship’s staff and delivered to your cabin the last evening of the cruise.
Electricity
All staterooms are equipped with 110- and 220-volt electricity. These outlets are provided beside the dressing table mirror in your stateroom. Should you have several items to plug in at once, you may consider bringing a power strip.
Excursions
In each port we visit, an array of optional excursions are available, from snorkeling, scuba diving, jet skiing to swimming with sting rays, to 4-wheel driving and much more. You will be able to pre-book these in advance. More information on these will be in your final documents.
Gratuities
Gratuities are included as a portion of your NDAs. Gratuities are provided for your cabin steward, dining room steward, bus person, maître d’ and other-behind-the-scenes crew members. Tips to your local guides on excursions are not included, and are recommended. Below is a suggested guideline per person:
Local guide: half day—$5 / full day—$10
Bus driver: half day—$2-$4 / full day—$4-$6
Internet and Email
Wifi plans are available onboard for your laptop or mobile devices. Pricing will be posted on board.
Laundry Services
Laundry and pressing service is available onboard. Dry cleaning is not available. Check onboard for pricing.
Medical Services
There is an onboard infirmary. Medical services entail an additional fee.
Money: On-Board Purchases
All purchases made on the ship will be charged to your onboard account, which you create when you first check in. All charges will be billed in US dollars. Please check with the front office onboard for further details.
Phone
Each cabin has a phone which you may use to call cabin-to-cabin, and to the various onboard facilities. There is an additional fee to use this phone to call outside of the ship; cost is available on board.
Smoking Policy
All indoor areas onboard, including cabins and verandas, are non-smoking, including vaping. Smoking areas in a few different public outdoor areas will be posted. We appreciate everyone’s cooperation to stay within the designated smoking areas for everyone’s comfort and safety.
Solos
Traveling solo? Be sure to attend the Solos Welcome on the first day. Here you will meet your Olivia Solos Coordinators who will share your Solos program for the week. We plan dozens of activities for our Solo travelers, including special designated Solos excursions in each port of call. In addition, we organize a special Solos dining area for all meals and reserve a section for the nightly shows. Before the trip, you can start to meet other solo travelers online by joining Olivia's Tahiti Luxury Cruise Facebook Group.
Spa Services
The onboard WindSpa offers facials, massages, and many other services for an additional fee.
Local guide: half day—$5 / full day—$10
Bus driver: half day—$2-$4 / full day—$4-$6
After Your Trip
Disembarkation
All guests will be asked to disembark the ship by 9 am on September 12, 2024.
Host Hotel
Please check our Host Hotel tab for more information.
Transfers to the Airport
Transfers to the Papeete Airport can be purchased on board for the flights departing on September 12, 2024.
This trip requires a moderate level of mobility including walking on rocky, sandy, or uneven terrain, gentle hiking uphill, and getting in and out of tenders (smaller boats) on steep stairwells from the ship and beaches on shore. If you have limited mobility that requires assistance to move about the ship or go on any of the excursions you decide to take, you are required to travel with someone who can assist you.
Our Travel Consultants can be reached at USA or Canada: 800.631.6277 or International 415.962.5700, option 1.
