Kathleen from Plenty of Sunshine Travel met with Cindy from Norwegian Cruise Line for this week's cruise chat.
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We discussed Cindy's experience cruising on Norwegian Spirit to The French Polynesian Islands and Hawaii.
This itinerary is not frequently offered and is part of NCL's Extraordinary Journeys. This special cruise goes to Papeete, Tahiti Moorea, French Polynesia Raiatea, French Polynesia Hilo, Hawaii Kahului, Maui Nāwiliwili, Kaua`i Honolulu, Oahu.
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It also goes the other direction starting in Honolulu, Oahu and ending in Papeete, Tahiti.
It also goes the other direction starting in Honolulu, Oahu and ending in Papeete, Tahiti. The dates for this cruise that starts in Tahiti are September 27 – October 9, 2023. November 14 – November 26, 2023. June 5, 2024 – June 17, 2024.
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If you want to start in Hawaii, the available dates are September 15 – September 27, 2023. November 2, 2023- November 14, 2023. November 26- December 8, 2023.
While in Tahiti & Hawaii, you should extend your stay! Oahu is steeped with history, beaches, and beautiful mountains you can climb. In fact, Cindy climbed one of those gorgeous mountains. What an accomplishment! The view from up top is fantastic, as is the knowledge that you succeeded in climbing it!
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Bring a good pair of hiking shoes. Your feet will thank you.
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Hawaii has it all, from the colonial architecture to the powdered sand beaches and the trees reminiscent of many shows like Lost Hawaii Five-0 and Jurassic Park. From downtown Oahu, a mere 45-minute drive, you can visit a horse ranch surrounded by majestic mountains you will visit the set of Jurassic Park, Godzilla, 50 first dates, Soul Surfer, Snatched, Triple Frontier, and so many more.
Cindy was there over the American Thanksgiving, so she had the opportunity to see parades and had a chance to feast on traditional Thanksgiving food. Cindy then went to the Cruise port after three fabulous days in Hawaii and had the opportunity to explore Norwegian Spirit.
Norwegian Spirit has a Guest Capacity of 2032 passengers when completely filled. She was built in 1998 but was refurbished in 2022. So, she looks brand new and modern. Norwegian Spirit is 268 meters long (880 feet). She can get into the authentic ports in Tahiti that the larger ships can't.
The adults-only section on NCL Spirit has a pool at the aft of the ship that you could sit in for sail away and enjoy the warm water as you depart from each port.
Cindy and her mom were very excited that when they embarked on the ship in Honolulu, they were each given a Hawaiian lei necklace to wear with beautiful fresh flowers that were fragrant with the fresh Hawaiian scent.
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Cindy found exploring Maui to be very easy. The locals suggested a few other sites to see by yourself, you can do a tour through the cruise line, or I could arrange a tour with my personal contacts.
In Tahiti, Cindy and her mother visited a vanilla farm. This vanilla had a different flavour than what you will typically find in the stores or the vanilla from Madagascar. This vanilla is perfect for baking, has a hint of sweetness and is a full-bodied fragrant vanille. You will need to visit this farm when you cruise Tahiti.
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