Sunday, August 24
Upon your arrival into Tahiti, make your way to our group hotel. Your room will be available at 3pm (most flights will arrive early in the morning), but you may store your bags with the hotel and start your vacation! Spend the day relaxing poolside, overlooking the South Pacific. Tonight, we’ll have the evening free to spend in Tahiti. We’ll have a meeting place and time and are happy to make dinner recommendations so you can spend the evening with others from our group!
Monday, August 25
After breakfast, the day is yours! Spend your time enjoying our luxury resort. Here you’ll find everything you could possibly want – from beaches and watersports offerings like snorkeling and kayaking, to the stunning Lotus Pool, a sand bottom pool with swim-up bar and Jacuzzi. You’ll enjoy daily cultural activities, allowing you to connect with the Polynesian culture and its people, The Lagoonarium, a natural aquarium where you can learn about sea life conservation. And there is a full service spa – this is paradise! Tahiti is also a scenic island with lush landscapes and stunning waterfalls – choose to leave the more developed areas behind, either on your own or with an escorted excursion, and you will find beautiful hiking trails, pleasant beaches and calm waters. (B)
Tuesday, August 26
This morning after enjoying a buffet breakfast, we will have a brief tour of Tahiti. Our tour concludes at Oceania Regatta, our home away from home for the next 10 days. (B)
Hotel: Intercontinental Tahiti Resort and Spa, Tahiti
Please note: At the time of our stay, the resort’s main pool will be in the final phase of its renovation. There will be no major noises or disturbances during this period. We are pleased to upgrade our travelers to Premium Oceanview rooms, located near the Lotus Pool.
Rates
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Twin* |
Single |
Premium Oceanview room
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$850 |
$1398 |
Overwater Bungalow (based on availability)
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$1450 |
$2598 |
A deposit of $200 is due with your reservation of the pre-cruise.
Final payment is due on March 20, 2025. Rates listed are for final payments made by check. After the initial deposit, all payments made by credit card will have a 3% credit card fee.
* Amazing Journeys does not offer roommate matching but we may be able to help! If you would like to be connected with others who are looking for a roommate, please send an email to info@amazingjourneys.net. We can put you in touch with others who may have expressed interest so that you can discuss amongst yourselves. Please note – Amazing Journeys takes no responsibility for roommate matching and is unable to step in to settle disputes or disagreements that may arise. When signing up for twin occupancy, should one of the roommates cancel their reservation before the trip, the remaining traveling roommate will assume the cost of a single supplement. Standard cancellation terms apply to any cancellation. Please understand the list of those looking for a roommate may be very limited.
Prices are subject to change based on availability.
Pre-Night Stays: For those who want to arrive prior to the start of the tour, we can reserve rooms for you at our group hotel – subject to availability. We can also reserve a room for an extra night on August 23, so that if you arrive early morning on August 24, the room will be available for your arrival (rather than a 3pm check-in time). Rates are per night and include breakfast and taxes.
Tahiti (August 21, 22, 23):
Premium Oceanview room
Twin – $295*
Single – $550
Overwater Bungalow
Twin – $625*
Single – $1225
Please note – This is a group exclusive vacation package. We are unable to make any of our package components available to anyone who is not part of our Amazing Journeys group.
Items listed on this website are subject to change at any time. By providing payment you agree to the terms and conditions as outlined on this website. All staterooms onboard the ship and hotel rooms are non-smoking.
Cancellation Policy for Cruise and Pre-Cruise Package: Prior to January 2, 2025, there is a $275 penalty for cancellation. From January 3 to March 26, 2025 the cancellation penalty is the amount of the deposit including pre-cruise package. From March 27 – April 24, 2025, the cancellation penalty is 25% of the total for the cruise package including pre-cruise package and any additional hotel nights. From April 25 – May 26, 2025, the cancellation penalty is 50% of the total for the cruise package including pre-cruise package and any additional hotel nights. From May 27 – June 24, 2025, the cancellation penalty is 75% of the total for the cruise package including pre-cruise package and any additional hotel nights. From June 25, 2025 or after and “no-shows” will receive no refund. There is no refund in the event of interruption or cancellation after the start of the cruise and pre-cruise or any additional nights booked. Your decision not to participate on the tour due to State Department advisories, fear of travel, illness or any other reason will be deemed a cancellation.
Travel Protection: Amazing Journeys recommends you purchase Travel Protection. Information will be sent with your trip confirmation.
Proof of Citizenship: A passport is necessary to travel on this itinerary. Please send Amazing Journeys a copy of your passport at this time if we do not have a current copy. If you are arriving from the US, Canada, Australia, UK, no visas are necessary at this time. If you are from a country other than those mentioned, please check with the Embassy of French Polynesia to find out if a visa is necessary. Please note that visa information is subject to change at any time and it is up to the individual traveling to stay current on visa requirements.
This trip is for you: Walking or standing for 1-3 hours is very doable. Depending on the shore excursions you select, you should be able to navigate hills, stairs, uneven surfaces, and climb up and into various modes of transportation – including boats – independently. Some tours have have early mornings and there is the possibility of longer days balanced with free time to recharge or set out on your own adventure. When traveling in French Polynesia you will encounter warm temperatures. You must be in good health and prepare properly. This trip is not a fit for those who require assistance with walking or who travel on mobility devices.
Dining Onboard: Oceania’s Regatta features two complimentary specialty restaurants and unique dining experiences. The gourmet restaurants each serve a distinctive set of dishes from Continental and wellness-inspired cuisine at The Grand Dining Room, classic Italian fare at Toscana and steakhouse favorites at Polo Grill. There is also the Terrace Café, Waves Grill, Afternoon Tea and Baristas. Don’t forget luxurious room service, too! There are also gourmet restaurants which have additional charges and need reservations in advance – La Reserve and Privee as well as Culinary classes offered onboard.
Vaccines & Precautions: At this time there are no specific vaccinations required for international travelers. We recommend visiting a travel clinic or see your health professional to be sure you are up to date on vaccinations needed for international travel. Requirements can change at any time. You can get more information at the following web site: Center for Disease Control. Please note that our Amazing Journeys staff are not medical professionals and therefore are unable to give specific information on vaccinations or medications you may need for this or any other tour.
Taxes, Fees & Gratuities: Port taxes, government fees and gratuities for all staff on the cruise have all been included in the rate. Gratuities are not included for housekeeping staff in the hotels and tipping is at your discretion. Taxes, surcharges and government fees are subject to change.
Air & Transfers: It is important that you not purchase airfare until you receive a Confirmation Letter from Amazing Journeys. For this itinerary, flight parameters are as follows:
Arrive into Papeete, Tahiti for the Pre-Cruise on August 24 – land in Fa’a’a International Airport (airport code PPT) anytime on August 24. Check-in time at our hotel is 3pm.
Arrive into Papeete, Tahiti for the Cruise on August 26 – land in Fa’a’a International Airport (airport code PPT) before 3:00pm on August 26. Our first program will begin early evening onboard the ship.
Return from Papeete, Tahiti on September 5 – depart from Fa’a’a International Airport (airport code PPT) any time after 11:00am today. We will be offering an optional hotel day-pass for those with later flights.
More information on transfers will be offered as we get closer to the sailing.
Twin Accommodations: Twin accommodations are available if you and a friend are traveling together. Amazing Journeys takes no responsibility for roommate matching and is unable to step in to settle disputes or disagreements that may arise. When signing up for twin occupancy, should one of the roommates cancel their reservation or switch to a Single accommodation before the trip, the remaining traveling roommate will assume the cost of a single supplement. Standard cancellation terms apply to any cancellation.
Credit Card Payments: Rates listed are for final payments made by check. After the initial deposit, all payments made by credit card will have a 3% credit card fee.
Fuel Surcharge: Should oil costs go above $65 a barrel and our tour operators adjust the rate of the cruise or tour costs accordingly, we reserve the right to adjust the cost of the cruise/tour.
Exchange Rate: In the case of currency fluctuations greater than 3%, we reserve the right to adjust our pricing accordingly in order that we may be able to operate the cruise and tours effectively.
Oceania Air Cancellation Penalties: For those using Oceania Cruises Air Package, the following cancellation penalties apply: Once ticketed (approximately 60 days prior to departure), airfare is subject to cancellation penalty of 100%. Custom air fee once accepted is subject to cancellation penalty of 100% of fee. Air supplemental fee within 60 days is subject to penalty of 100% of fee.
This cruise and pre-cruise is operated by Oceania Cruises and Intercontinental Hotels. We must have a minimum of 15 participants in order to escort this tour.
