Nope didn't check out the men's room. 

Food was marvie....We walked in a there was a huge display of the fresh fish...Jules had mahi mahi and I had lobster.  There was a group of us who went...it was definitely a good time. 

The "excursion" was the tender ride to their dock.  It was $10 per person.  If it isn't listed I would inquire once you get on the ship.  If not just take the tender to town and catch a cab!    

cinandjules,

COOL!! Thank you for posting the link. Give me something more to look forward to.

LOVE Bloody Mary's. CinandJules, did you ever check out the men's washroom? It's quite unique!!!!

The mixed drinks are great, we never ate there but looked at the menu & it looked fantastic. Last time we were there in 2003 they had a gorgeous white pussycat in residence.

Here is the Paul Gauguin list of excursions.  Select your island and "+" for a description.

http://www.pgcruises.com/excursions/default.aspx 

Here is one on Bora Bora

http://www.gourmantic.com/2010/05/04/swimming-with-turtles-at-le-meridien-bora-bora/

Sea Turtle Preserve in Tahaa.  Lots of stingrays.

We swam with the dolphins on Moorea (not an excursion).at the DolphinQuest at the InterContinental Resort.  Their availability fills up quickly.  We purchased a calling card in Papeete....much cheaper than calling from the ship.  Took the tender to town..Bora Bora and made reservations ahead of time.  There was only one space left...so call early if interested.

Once docked in Cooks Bay...we took a taxi to go shopping and buy some pearls...the Resort was across the street.  After we made our purchase...we spoke with proprietor of the pearl store about returning the next day for the Dolphin Quest.. he made arrangements to have a taxi pick us up the next morning and drive us both ways...free of charge.

The water is beautiful..clear and simply breathtaking. 

If you want fresh seafood (not on the ship) go to Bloody Mary's in Bora Bora.  There is an "excursion" for a tender right to their dock. 

Of the many vacations I've booked it appears that this one indeed is the best!! Was looking at the room availability on all the trips I'm booked on and even though this one was only offered online last week it's almost sold out and it's still a year and a half away where as the others vacations that are being offered sense last year still have a ways to go before selling out.. Mexican Riviera and Punta Cana are close but they've been on sale a whole lot longer and are close to being time to go.

I guess you can say I'm a little overwhelmed that I have the opportunity to to book when I did and be on one of Olivia's best.

Hopefully by the time this trip comes around many of you will already be friends that I've met and if not looking forward to meeting you in Tahiti.

Ginger

sleddog are there Turtles in Tahiti??

I can believe it...isn't that great!!

Ever since we booked this trip, we keep saying...

We're going to Tahiti!!!!  Can you believe we're going to Tahiti?!!!

Joan and Jeri

Loved the ship and the "rocking motion", however, we had to adjust to the noise of the engine during the night.  They brought us ear plugs 2nd day, we used them that night, but by 3rd night we had adjusted.  Maybe it was our location?  The only other issue was that it took me a couple of days when we returned home to get my "land legs" back under me.  That had never happened before. 

It was still all "better than good", and obviously it didn't bother us enough to keep us from booking several more.  LOL