Located a mere 12 miles (about 19 kilometres) west of the island of Tahiti, Moorea is a triangular-shaped island encircled by a lagoon of translucent green, and fringed by an azure blue Polynesian sea. Many people have described Moorea as the most beautiful place on earth. Here, embrace the real South Seas' experience; a casual, barefoot existence amidst white-sand beaches and multi-hued lagoons surrounded by jagged mountains and volcanic spires that reach into the clouds. Below, valleys are blanketed with the colours that one only finds when tropical climates and rich, volcanic soils meet. An overnight stay in an over-the-water bungalow at the beautiful Hilton Moorea Lagoon Resort & Spa offers an intimate escape to a romantic island where you can watch the marine life from your balcony, or climb down the steps directly to swim and/or snorkel in your little piece of paradise. Set off the next morning aboard an outrigger canoe adventure to explore the undersea beauty of Moorea. Swim in the turquoise lagoon, meet rays, look for sharks, fish and marine life, see carved volcanic rocks with a gallery of sculpted tikis, go fishing, taste and prepare Tahitian specialities, and enjoy a seafood lunch on the beach.
01MIDPPT-A Moorea Overwater Bungalow Getaway
Duration: 2 Days/1 Night
Departs from: Papeete at approximately 10:00 a.m.
Re-join ship: Moorea in the afternoon
Reserve: At least 90 days prior to sailing
IMPORTANT NOTE:
This Land Adventure is a small group luxury tour, providing bespoke cultural and sightseeing experiences. We limit the tour to a small group in order to ensure your experience is a high-quality one. Spots are available on a first come, first serve basis. If the program fills up, you'll be accommodated on a space-available basis. Advanced booking is required at least 90 days prior to sailing date via Silversea Reservations. We suggest booking early to secure your spot(s).
Please be advised that a minimum number of participants is required for this program to run as described. In rare cases when the minimum number of participants is not met, Silversea reserves the right to offer the program at an increased rate based on private arrangements or to cancel your specific departure for a refund. The self-cancellation fee, unless otherwise advised, is 90 days or sooner to initial sailing date at the rate of 100% program fare per person. The payment for your Land Adventure is due in full on the same date as your final payment due for your cruise. Per Silversea's general payment terms, bookings made within 120 days of sailing require full payment within seven days of booking or sooner.
All Land Adventures are non-transferable and non-refundable within 120 days of sailing, with the exception of cancellation by Silversea. Our family-friendly land programs require adult accompaniment of any guests under the age of 18. All Land Adventures are owned by independent contractors, and Silversea makes no representations and assumes no responsibility for the services provided by these operators. Silversea and our local operators make every effort to ensure your land program runs as described. Our local operators reserve the right to modify tour sequence, sites visited and venues mentioned due to operational reasons.
VISA INFORMATION:
Please check with your travel professional for details regarding visa requirements for French Polynesia. It is the responsibility of each guest to obtain all appropriate visas before cruising.
LOCAL CURRENCY:
The local currency is Pacific Franc; credit cards are accepted; local ATMs are available in most locations visited.
Indulge your senses with the exquisite undersea beauty of Moorea during this romantic overnight excursion in an over-the-water bungalow at the idyllic Hilton Moorea Lagoon Resort & Spa.
DAY ONE - Wednesday, February 3, 2021 - Papeete/Moorea
Disembark the ship and board a ferry for a relaxing, approximately 30-minute ferry-ride to Moorea. Upon arrival, transfer to your accommodation for the night - the Hilton Moorea Resort & Spa. Nestled between two bays on the heart-shaped island of Moorea and set against a beautiful mountain backdrop, the Hilton Moorea Resort & Spa is an ideal setting for a relaxing overnight stay. The resort's white-sand beach is pure bliss. The idyllic lagoon teems with tropical fish, and offers a gentle and inviting water playground for guests. After check-in (check-in time: 2:00 p.m.), proceed for a two-course lunch at the hotel. After lunch, the remainder of the afternoon is at your leisure.
A three-course dinner is at the hotel.
Overnight at the Hilton Moorea Lagoon Resort & Spa - Moorea
DAY TWO - Thursday, February 4, 2021 - Moorea
Awake to the rays of the sun and sparkle of the sea as it dances through your window. Take a morning swim, or sip your coffee just soaking in the ambience. After breakfast at the resort, check-out at the appropriate time, store your luggage at the hotel's reception desk and embark an approximately 30-foot-long (about nine-metre-long) outrigger canoe for an up-close look at the undersea beauty of Moorea.
Along the way, swim in the turquoise lagoon, get acquainted with the rays, even touch them, and, if you are lucky, see black-tipped sharks. Visit the carved volcanic rocks that form a lagoon gallery of approximately 4.6-foot-high (about 1.5-metre-high) sculptured tikis that lie beneath the surface of the crystal-clear water. During the return journey, stop at an islet to fish and taste pahua, a delicious Tahitian shellfish. You are also invited to take part in the preparation of the famous poisson cru (raw fish salad), served with coconut milk.
A lunch of seafood, salads and exotic fruit is served on the beach. After lunch, you can relax and unwind amidst this intimate paradise, or go snorkelling in the natural aquarium located opposite the beach site. At the conclusion of your journey, return to the Hilton Moorea Resort & Spa, retrieve your luggage and depart for the short drive to the pier where a tender boat will take you back on board your ship.
Please note: This Mid-Voyage Land Adventure requires a moderate amount of walking, at times over uneven, natural, and sandy surfaces and inclines, with a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the coach and embark/disembark the boat, and at the sites visited. This tour is not suitable for pregnant guests, guests with back and/or neck problems, guests with heart and/or respiratory conditions, guests prone to seasickness, guests prone to motion sickness, guests with limited mobility and guests who utilise a wheelchair. Guests are advised to wear lightweight, comfortable clothing with flat, closed-toe walking shoes, and bring sun protection, a sweater or light jacket, insect repellent, raingear, a bathing suit, and a camera from the ship. The tour sequence and itinerary may vary. Operation of this tour is subject to weather conditions. Space on this tour is extremely limited; we suggest you book well in advance to avoid disappointment.
Programme Includes:
· One-night stay in an over-the-water bungalow at the Hilton Moorea Lagoon Resort & Spa
· One breakfast, two lunches and one dinner with drinks included
· Seafood lunch on the beach
· Meet-and-feed rays
· Optional snorkelling
· Interactive cooking demonstration
· All sightseeing and transfers as per itinerary
Not Included:
Any meals and drinks not specified above, gratuities to drivers and tour guides, laundry, telephone calls, cancellation insurance, and other personal items.
