Bora Bora and South Pacific Islands Photo Tour Itinerary - February 13th to 23rd, 2024

Day One: Tueday February 13th, 2024 Our motor coach departs London at 7:00 a.m. for Pearson International airport offering guest pick-ups along the 401 corridor. Guests departing from the Toronto region will meet the group at Pearson International. Our Air Canada flight departs for Los Angeles at 12:00 noon arriving at 3:40 p.m. connecting to our Papeete, Tahiti flight arriving at 5:45 a.m. the following morning.

Day Two: Wednesday February 14th, 2024  Our flight arrives into Papeete International airport at 5:45 a.m. After clearing customs we will greeted by our local representative and transfer from the airport to the Intercontinental Tahiti Resort located on 32 acres of lush tropical garden and facing an idyllic lagoon. This well-known resort in Tahiti offers a host of activities including diving in the coral reefs, a lagoonarium, two gorgeous infinity pools, fine dining at two beautiful restaurants, and a world-class dinner show. Our time is our own to relax and enjoy the resort as we prepare to board our ship the Star Breeze tomorrow. Overnight Intercontinental Tahiti Resort.

Day Three: Thursday February 15th, 2024  After breakfast check-out and transfer to our ship. Papeete ... we will have time to settle in onboard our ship as we beging our journey. Enjoy the sunny beaches, sample Tahitian fare, and take in the spirit of the city. We will have unique photo opportunities as we visit French Tahiti and we won't have to deal with large crowds or big tour groups as French Tahiti is only accessible to small ships like ours. (B) (L) (D)

Day Four: Friday February 16th, 2024 Our journey continues, Papeete to Moorea. Welcome to paradise ... Mo'orea is part of French Polynesia's Society Islands archipelago. It is known for the jagged volcanic mountains and sandy beaches. In the north, Mount Rotui overlooks picturesque Ōpūnohu Bay and the settlements around Cook's Bay. Inland, hiking trails wind through rainforest on the slopes of Mount Tohivea. Visit dolphins in their native habitat and time to spend swimming and kayaking from Wind Spirit’s Watersports Platform. (B) (L) (D)

Day Five: Saturday February 17th, 2024  Sailing to Raiatea, “The Sacred Island,” is located just across the lagoon from Tahaa and shares the same barrier reef. (Legend claims the two were a single island until a conger eel possessed by the spirit of a princess separated them.) It used to be the center of religion and culture in the Society Islands. Taputapuatea, on the southeast coast, was once the most important marae around, the place where kings from the neighboring islands would gather for important ceremonies. Uturoa, the main town, reminds some people of Papeete in its younger days with its quaint low-rise buildings. Raiatea is also home to the only navigable river in the islands, the Fa’aroa. Explore Polynesian history or climb Mount Temehani in search of the rare tiare apetahi flower, which grows only here. (B) (L) (D) 

Day Six: Sunday February 18th, 2024 As we continue our islands journey we sail to Motu Mahaea (Tahaa). Today we will visit a private island, with time to explore and photograph the beautiful palm trees and white-sand beaches. Also time to swim, snorkel and enjoy a variety of water sports. Our guests will enjoy a delicious barbeque lunch during our time on the private island. Explore Tahaa, optional excursions to discover the vanilla plantations and sacred sites of the island. (B) (L) (D)

Day Seven: Monday February 19th, 2024 Sailing on to Bora Bora ... from the moment we sail into the region and during our stay there will be plenty of time to photograph the beauty and colours of this island. The waters are a kaleidoscope of colours. You’ll have lots of options for island exploration today including a chance to  explore in 4-by-4 jeeps. Snorkeling and swimming opportunities.

Tonight will be a Windstar Discovery Event held on the shores of the island. Bora Bora is surrounded by a number of tiny islets called “motu” – small, pristine, secluded paradises that offer privacy, beauty and relaxing ambiance. We will spend the evening on one of these perfect Polynesian oasis accompanied only by the members of our ship. It has long been the tradition in Tahiti, you will be welcomed to the motu with a fragrant flower lei. Our private dinner on the beach promises to be extraordinary. The menu has been carefully selected by Windstar’s executive chef.

After our meal and as the stars begin to shine, the highlight of this evening will begin. Fire dancing has long been deeply embedded in the Polynesian culture as a way to send messages to the gods. Your fire dancing experts will be wearing traditional loincloths and will dazzle you with high-speed acrobatic moves, throwing flames so hot you’ll feel the warmth 10 feet away. Many great photo opportunities during this evenings Discovery event. (B) (L) (D)

Day Eight: Tuesday February 20th, 2024 Our second day as we continue to explore and photograph Bora Bora. The island has a total land area of 30.55 km²(12 sq mi). The main island, is surrounded by a lagoon and a barrier reef. In the center of the island are the remnants of an extinct volcano, rising to two peaks, Mount Pahia and Mount Otemanu; the highest point is at 727 m (2,385 ft). We will have time today to meet and review some of our images in one of the great gathering space onboard our ship. Later this evening, continue our sailing to Huahine.  (B) (L) (D)

Day Nine: Wednesday February 21st, 2024 The island of Huahine is equivalent to the Garden of Eden, Huahine is an immense tropical jungle thriving with coconut plantations, vanilla orchids, banana groves, breadfruit trees and watermelon fields. Beyond its lush landscapes and bright blooms, Huahine is also a culturally preserved sanctuary with sacred temples hidden throughout dense vegetation. Anchored here we will have time to explore the lush forests, the tropical landscapes, and the quaint villages to discover one of Polynesia’s best kept secrets. Here, at a slower pace, see a glimpse of the authentic South Pacific island lifestyle. Stop by the Maeva archaeological site and wander around the 150-odd marae (temple sites) and 400-year-old stone fish traps that are still in use. Snorkeling opportunities once again today. (B) (L) (D)

Day Ten: Thursday February 22nd, 2024 Overnigt we will sail back to Papeete. After breakfast we will disembark and transfer to the Intercontinental Tahiti Resort, we have provided day rooms for our guest so you can continue to enjoy and explore the resort and freshen up before transfering back to the airport for our overnight flght to Los Angeles. Day rooms are a great way to unwind after our cruise and relax before our journey home. (B)

Day Eleven: Friday February 23rd, 2024 Our overnight flight arrives into Los Angles then check in for our return flight to Toronto via Air Canada departs at 3:40 p.m. arriving back into Toronto at 11:25 p.m. Once we will clear customs, say farewell to GTA and transferring guests. London guests will board our coach for return to London, arriving approximately 1:30 a.m.

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About our ship:

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 The Islands and Bora Bora offers up some spectacular photo opportunities and we will be visiting the best of the French Polynesion Islands. The temperatures in this region of islands remain fairly constant with an average daily temperature of 26 C to 28 C. As with all our tours we will host a pre tour information night closer to our departure. 

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The cost of our Bora Bora Tour Photo Tour is $8,500.00 per person CAD based on double occupancy SP Cabin including air Toronto to Los Angles and Los Angles to Papeete, Thaiti, plus air taxes of $494.16 CAD and $13.90 HST. Single supplement is available for an additional $3,975.00 CAD.

A deposit of $1170.00 CAD is required at time of booking (A portion of this deposit is refundable - please see terms and dates for refunds bottom of this page. You may select one of two payment options, balance 90 days prior to departure or request a quote for our Uplift travel finance program.

Cabin Upgrades per guest:

S - $250 | S1 - $375 | SS1 - $625 | S2 - 745.00 | S3 - $995.00 | BS - $2,235.60 | SBS - $2,485 | BS1 - $2,610 | SBS1 - $2,860

Ugrades avaiable for single supplement upon request.

Photo Tour Trekkers and Tourcan Vacations recommends the purchase of travel and health insurance as tour takes us out of the country. Health insurance is highly recommended. Please note your passport expiry date must be valid for 6 months past our return date of February 21, 2024.

Your tour includes:

• • Round trip motor coach to Pearson Airport, Toronto
  • Departures from London & Woodstock, other pick up points along the 401
  • Round Trip Airfare to Los Angles via Air Canada and to Papeete via Tahitian Airlines
  • All airport and hotel transfers
  • SP Cabin onboard Windstar's Star Breeze (upgrades available and may be selected during registration)
  • Windstar Discovery Event
  • First night in Tahiti at the Intercontinental Tahiti Resort
  • Breakfast and Wi-Fi pre-cruise
  • Day room on the last day of our tour at the Intercontinental Tahiti Resort
  • $100 onboard ship credit
  • Anniversary All In Package - All drinks, alcohol and soft drinks, wi-fi and gratutities
  • Accommodations and meals during our tour, as specified in our itinerary
  • Park entry fees,
  • Tour hosted and escorted by photographer James Cowie

  Excludes:

• Laundry

• WindStar does offer some optional excursions not included in our itinerary, these may be booked onbaord.

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Cruise deposit terms: Each booking cancelled before 120 days prior to travel will be subject to a $50 per person cancellation fee. A full refund (except for the amounts paid for air being non-refundable). Written cancellations received by Windstar Cruises at least 121 days prior to the date on which you are to commence travel by any mode of transportation booked through Windstar Cruises (sea or land, air travel is non-refundable once purchased). Guests who cancel after that date for any reason, including medical or family reasons, are subject to the following cancellation schedule:

120-90 days before commencing travel – 15% of fare (deposit)
89-60 days before commencing travel – 35% of fare
59-30 days before commencing travel – 50% of fare
29-0 days before commencing travel – 100% of fare