Discover Papeete, Tahiti

Extend your stay in paradise! Feel the heat of the sun as you walk onto your private balcony and let your gaze sweep over a sparkling blue lagoon. Every day cares are an ocean away as you allow yourself to fully let go. There's nowhere you have to go, and nothing you have to do except relax.

Papeete, the capital and commercial hub of French Polynesia, is host to boutiques, black pearl shops and the must-see Marche Central, where you'll find traditional Tahitian crafts, flowers and fruits. One block away is Papeete's waterfront with its inviting tree-lined marina promenade, is home to an international yachting community, luxury liners and sailing yachts.

When you extend your stay with one of our vacation stretchers, you will enjoy a completely different perspective of French Polynesia. Whether you choose a day room for an early morning arrival, two days of rest and relaxation before the cruise begins or five days of complete immersion in enchanting Bora Bora and Papeete after the trip, your spirit can completely relax and soak in the beauty of this magical place. Each of these packages offers the perfect addition to your vacation.

All packages include Olivia assistance throughout.

Pre Cruise Packages

Your Hotel in Tahiti – The Intercontinental Resort

Just 10 minutes from the airport, the Intercontinental Tahiti Resort has long been the island's top resort and the perfect place to begin a visit to French Polynesia. On the grounds are the Bathys Diving Center, Lagoonarium, private beach, spa, two infinity pools, tennis courts and 30 acres of gardens. Papeete's museums, shops, galleries and markets are a short drive away.

Papeete Two-Night Pre-Cruise Package (October 9 - 11, 2014)

Hotel dates are October 9 – 11, with checkout on October 11 at 11 am

Your pre-cruise package includes:
• 2-night stay at the Tahiti Intercontinental Resort in a garden view or overwater bungalow room (including taxes)
• Round-trip hotel luggage porterage
• Flower lei greeting and transfer from Papeete airport to the hotel on the evening of October 9 / morning of October 10
• Full breakfast on October 10 & 11
• Transfer from the hotel to the ship on October 11
• Use of facilities after checkout time and luggage storage

Option 1 - Garden View Room, Per Person Price:
Garden View Room amenities include private balconies to relax and enjoy the sunset, coffee/tea maker, color TV, hair dryer, soap and shampoo, bath tub/shower, room-service, internet (additional charge) and in-room safe.

$549 based on double occupancy
$889 based on single occupancy

Option 2 - Overwater Bungalow, Per Person Price: Sold Out
Overwater Bungalow amenities include private balconies, coffee/tea maker, color TV, hair dryer, soap and shampoo, bath tub/shower, room service, internet (additional charge), in-room safe, bathrobe and turn-down service.

$1099 based on double occupancy Sold Out
$1599 based on single occupancy Sold Out

Papeete Day Room Pre-Cruise Package (October 11, 2014)

Hotel date is October 11 only, with late check-out on October 11 at 2PM

Package Includes:
• Day room at the Tahiti Intercontinental Resort in a garden view room (including taxes)
• Round-trip hotel luggage porterage
• Flower Lei greeting and transfer from the Papeete airport to the hotel on the morning of October 11
• Full breakfast for each guest on October 11
• Transfer from the hotel to the ship on October 11
• Use of facilities after check-out time and luggage storage

Option 3 - Garden View Room, Per Person Price:
Garden View Room amenities include private balconies to relax and enjoy the sunset, coffee/tea maker, color TV, hair dryer, soap and shampoo, bath tub/shower, room-service, internet (additional charge) and in-room safe.

$319 based on double occupancy
$499 based on single occupancy

SPACE IS LIMITED! Our hotel packages have sold out in the past, so we encourage you to book as soon as possible! Deadline to book is February 28, 2014 or until sold out.

Post Cruise Packages

Papeete One-Night Post-Cruise Package (October 18 - 19, 2014)

For those with early morning flights on October 19, we offer this overnight package in Papeete.

Hotel dates are October 18 - 19, with check-out on October 19 at 11 am

Your post-cruise package includes:
• 1-night stay at the Tahiti Intercontinental Resort in a garden view room (including taxes)
• Round-trip hotel luggage porterage
• Transfer from the ship to hotel on October 18
• Full breakfast on October 19
• Transfer from the hotel to Papeete airport to the hotel on the morning of October 19
• Use of facilities after check-out time and luggage storage

Option 4 - Per Person Price:
$329 based on double occupancy
$499 based on single occupancy

Discover Bora Bora

A must-see destination for intrepid world travelers, the island of Bora Bora, whose ancestral meaning is Created by the Gods, is indeed one of the wonders of the world. Come savor the authentic magic of an island whose name is synonymous with natural paradise. Experience more shades of blue in an ocean than you could ever imagine. Join us to experience pure luxury on the most beautiful island in Tahiti for three nights and four days after your cruise.

Your Hotel in Bora Bora – The Bora Bora Pearl Beach Resort & Spa

Truly captivating, the Bora Bora Pearl Beach Resort offers spectacular villas with the latest standards of comfort in Polynesian dιcor. The Bora Bora Pearl Beach Resort is located on one of the largest islets that comprise Bora Bora's reef, Motu Tevairoa, and is facing the island of Bora Bora. This resort offers the best views of the world-famous Mount Otemanu with its shaded tropical gardens, white sand beaches and turquoise waters. Whether you choose a beautiful Garden Pool Suite or an Overwater Bungalow, you are sure to enjoy the beauty surrounding you every minute of every day. Perhaps you will spend the day treating yourself to a spa treatment, relaxing on your balcony, at the freshwater pool with a water cascade or on the beach! The resort offers complimentary snorkel gear, kayaks and canoes. Snorkel in the lagoon in the coral nursery, To'a Nui, or kayak on the aqua blue waters. Play a game of tennis, mini golf or bocce ball in the resort's shaded gardens. Or take an optional excursion around the island by jet-ski, jeep or hiking. Are you a diver? The Pearl Beach Resort has a certified Dive Center!

Tevairoa Restaurants: The main dining room sits just above sea level and overlooks the turquoise of the Bora Bora lagoon, complete with views of majestic Mount Otemanu. Indoor or under the stars on the terrace, Tevairoa Restaurant offers international cuisine with the chef's inspired use of local products such as fish, vegetables and fruit, and is an exquisite way of discovering Polynesian food culture.

The Miki Miki Pool Bar and Restaurant: Located next to the pool, and just steps from the white sandy beach, you can enjoy lunch and bar service by the pool or under shaded huts. Lunch in the Miki Miki boasts a very wide menu, from Tahitian raw or grilled fish dishes to pizza, pasta or vegetarian. Be sure to try the daily sunset burger specials, available from 4:30-8:30 pm, and choose from six delicious meat, fish or tofu burgers on homemade buns!

Fare Ambrosia: Enjoy the new fine-dining Italian restaurant that offers a variety of Italian favorites accented by local seafood and Polynesian flavors. Because an intimate setting requires limited seating, the restaurant is open for dinner by reservation only.

Taurearea Bar Lounge: Cocktails with a view is wonderful way to celebrate your time on a beautiful island. Enjoy two happy hour times in this large, airy and comfortable bar and lounge. Catch a game on the large flat screen or tap your feet to the sounds of a live band. Play a game of pool or chess, use the computer stations with Internet access or choose a book from the library while sipping a tropical cocktail, a local beer or a glass of champagne.

Bora Bora Four-Night Post-Cruise Package (October 18 - 22, 2014)

Hotel dates are October 18 - 22 with checkout on October 22, 2014 at 11 am (For those guests with late evening flights, inquire about our 8 pm late checkout option)

Your post-cruise vacation package includes:
• Four-night stay at the Bora Bora Pearl Resort & Spa in either a garden pool suite or overwater villa (including taxes) October 18 – 21
• One-night stay at the InterContinental Tahiti Resort in a run-of-house garden view room (including taxes) on October 21
• Round-trip hotel luggage porterage
• Transfer from the ship to the airport October 18
• Round trip inner-island flight from Papeete to Bora Bora
• Round trip transfers from Bora Bora airport to the Pearl Resort October 18 and October 21
• Transfer from the airport to InterContinental Tahiti Resort on October 21
• Transfer from InterContinental Tahiti Resort to airport on October 22
• Most meals are included. Please refer to the "Meal Plan Description" section
• Use of facilities after checkout time and luggage storage

Meal Plan
We have included some of your meals during your stay at the Bora Bora Pearl Resort & Spa and InterContinental Tahiti Resort.

Included Meals:
October 18 – Lunch (Breakfast on board the ship)
October 19 – Breakfast and Lunch
October 20 – Breakfast and Lunch
October 21 – Breakfast and Lunch
October 22 – Breakfast

Breakfast is served in the Tevairoa Restaurant and lunch is served in The Miki Miki Pool Bar and Restaurant. Drinks not indicated above are additional.

Option 5 - Garden Pool Bungalow, Per Person Price:
Tucked away in the lush tropical garden of the Bora Bora Pearl Beach Resort & Spa, enjoy your own villa, the largest at the resort, modeled on a traditional Polynesian fare (home). A large bedroom, beautifully decorated with carved wood panels depicting ancient Bora Bora legends, opens onto an enclosed private garden, where a large sun deck overlooks a plunge pool. The fare potee (outdoor lounge) with comfortable bench seats and a table is the perfect spot for an intimate meal. At the back of the bedroom, the bathroom opens to its own garden area. Garden Pool Bungalow amenities include a private enclosed terrace with small private pool and lounge, full shower in a tropical garden with outdoor shower, coffee/tea maker, color TV, hair dryer, room service, complimentary internet and in-room safe.

$1699 based on double occupancy
$2099 based on single occupancy

Option 6 - Overwater Bungalow, Per Person Price: Sold Out
Staying in an Overwater Bungalow has probably been on most everyone's bucket list, and it's easy to understand why! Who wouldn't want to wake up to soft ocean breezes caressing your face in the morning, and the view of the beautiful turquoise waters just steps away from your balcony? Enjoy unobstructed views of the lagoon from your private terrace or relax in your king bed and watch Bora Bora's exotic marine life float past the glass floor-viewing bedside tables, coffee table, vanity and bathtub. Overwater Bungalow amenities include private terraces with unobstructed views of the lagoon, coffee/tea maker, color TV, hair dryer, bath tub/shower, complimentary internet and in-room safe.

$2499 based on double occupancy Sold Out
$3099 based on single occupancy Sold Out

SPACE IS LIMITED! Our hotel packages have sold out in the past, so we encourage you to book as soon as possible! Deadline to book is February 28, 2014 or until sold out.