Seven Seas Paul Gauguin Tahiti, Bora Bora, Moorea and French Polynesia Day One 2/5

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2004 Date: 1/15/2004

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Arrival At Moorea	View of Lagoon From Above
We entered the channel and anchored in the middle of Cook's Bay in Moorea around noon. It was a bit overcast, but the green covered mountains that surround the bay were just beautiful. The sheer contrast of Moorea make it one of the most beautiful islands in the world.
	Movie-Moorea Paul Gauguin Bow

Helicopter Flight Over Moorea	Helicopter Tour
I was a bit concerned about the lighting for taking photographs, but in the end it was not a big problem. The flight lasted about 20 minutes and covered about one third of the island, from the coast to the interior. There were rain clouds over the largest of the peaks, which beaded up the Plexiglas in helicopter at times. The best seat in the chopper are front left and back left. Best place for photographs is the back seat, left side. With any kind of sunlight, the reflections make shooting https://cruisingreview.com/cruise-reviews/photos quite difficult. The helicopter flights are spectacular, and you should make it a part of your visit to French Polynesia. Just seeing the colors of the lagoons around the island make it worth it. On Moorea, flying over the tropical ridges and mountaintops give you some great sightseeing.
More https://cruisingreview.com/cruise-reviews/photos are located on the following pages	Movie-Moorea Helicopter Along the Reef

Internet Cafe	Internet
On the way back I stopped at Maria Tapas Internet Cafe, which is only a few minutes walking distance from the tender pier. Internet rates are about 250 CFP per 15 minutes, or about $10 U.S. per hour. They have three computers, and the one on the far right is the only English keyboard. French style keyboards have characters in nonstandard places and are a waste of time to use. The connection speed is not the fastest, but at least it's reliable.
	Movie-Moorea Helicopter Takeoff

Afternoon Poolside	Pool Deck
Because it's summer, you'll get slightly overcast days here. In Bora Bora, it was raining all last weekend, but when I was there, it was only periodic showers which took off the edge from the heat and strong Sun. While the clouds provide a break from the heat, the UV rays continue, so don't think you can't get sunburn when it's cloudy. Days like this are nice, since everyone is ashore, you get the entire ship to yourself. What better setting for writing, surrounded by lush tropical peaks, looking at the breakers coming over the reef protecting the bay, and watching the palms sway slowly in the gentle breeze.
	Movie-Moorea Ship from Tender

Sunset	Moorea Volcanic Mountains
As per tradition, I was up at La Palette to listen to the wonderful piano playing of Hal Fraser, and for a sunset cocktail. The overcast masked any attempt at a sunset which was followed by some light drizzle. Dinner was at La Etoile , the main dining room since the Pacific Grill was closed.
	Movie-Moorea Rainbow Cooks Bay

Show	Cuban Cigar Time
I met up with Greg, Mary Ann, Dean and Rebecca after dinner and we went to see the singer and magician before heading to the Connoisseurs Club on Deck 7 for some Cuban cigars and cognac.
	Movie-Moorea La Paletta Cocktail Hour

Ship Information	Newsletter Front
Daily Newsletter

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Daily Newsletter

Ship Information	Disembarkation
Leaving the Ship

Ship Information	Moorea Map
Map

Ship Information	KeyCard
Room Key, ID and Charge Card

Ship Information	Seven Seas Society
Frequent Cruisers

Ship Information	Luggage Tags
Luggage Tag and Departure Time Information

Ship Information	Sample Tour Ticket
Tour Ticket
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Ship Information	Moorea Info
Island Info Back Page

Ship Information	Dinner Invite
Dinner Invitation Sample

Additional Photographs: Day One 1/5