Bora Bora Cruises Tia Moana - Superyacht
2008 Date: 1/17/2008
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Hauhine The early morning voyage from Le Tahaa and Raiatea to Hauhine (about 21 nautical miles and around 40 km) was very rough and the ship was rolling quite wildly. This is the first time I've been aboard the Tia Moana in stormy conditions and clearly, she wasn't designed for ocean passages. Once outside the protection of the islands reef, the shallow-draft ship can't keep up with large rolling waves or confused seas, even with sabilizers. It was so wild, that you could barely walk without constantly grasping something to hold onto. I highly recommend that if conditions are stormy that you take some type of seasickness prevention medication, or device.
Hauhine Tia Moana at dock in Fare.
Fare It was raining throughout the night and through most of the day. The bike tour did go in the morning, and a few passengers went with pretty good luck staying out of the rain.
Dinner Another fantastic dinner with incredible presentation.
End of Day in Hauhine The rainy day in Hauhine first started in the main town of Fare for some shopping, then the yacht repositioned to a remote bay where we went on a afternoon nature walk and saw everything from wild vanilla to mangos. It's fun to see the exotic fruits we take for granted in the store growing in the tropical wild.
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