Wind Spirit Review
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This was our fourth cruise on the Wind Spirit in Tahiti. We chose the Wind Spirit as the itinerary allows full days on four islands and two full days in Bora Bora.
There are interesting shore excursions for those who want to be guided however we just choose to hang out at the ports and swim on the local beaches.
There are three major events in the seven day cruise.
Cabin Review
Oceanview Stateroom
The cabins are small and very well designed. The bathroom was fitted with all new taps and shower heads.Water pressure was good.
Lighting and and air-conditioning worked well.
All cabins have only two port holes that are cleverly set in a square window opening that gives an impression of a large window.
I suggest a forward cabin on this ship as the aft cabins do receive a bit of noise from the electric drive motor.
Port Reviews
Tahiti (Papeete)
Papeete is the capital and suffered a severe economic downturn when the French withdrew. It is improving. A number of French restaurants have opened and the waterfront has improved greatly over the last 5 years.
Moorea
The views from the water and the mountain top are exquisite.
Raiatea
Raiatea is a little town that reminds me of Papeete many years ago. It is worth walking to the beach near the dock and up to the mountain behind the town.
Bora Bora
Bora Bora has only one public beach which is near the port. Matira beach is a great place to spend a day. It has a couple of restaurants at the beach and you can quite often swim with the stingrays.
The town is small so rent a car and drive around the island and take in spots such as Bloody Mary's bar
Huahine
It is worth taking the excursion to see this pristine island. If you don't do the excursion have lunch at the Yacht Club and then walk to the distillery at the other end of town and sample the locally made fruit liquors.