Hi My husband and I are thinking of going on the PG to Tahiti with land tour of Aukland and Sydney. Any advice? anyone else going? I am new to this board so not sure how it works. But I have been reading posts and they are so informative. We are not really into water sports but love to relax and sight see. We are from NY so we have a long flight.

Hi Barbara J,
I cannot answer your questions, but I am sure someone on the board will. I just wanted to say welcome to LCT.

Betty

Welcome Barb. You don't have to be into water sports to enjoy the PG, although it's a bonus if you like the water. You can enjoy the motu picnic without swimming (my husband has usually gone in the water once the whole week.) There are the 4x4 island tours, bus and "le truck" tours (open-air buses), a couple of hikes, some sailing, and of course shopping! Also events on the ship itself.

I can't comment on the New Zealand and Oz part of the trip, I don't know how that works. If you want to know if anybody else is contemplating the same trip, you might want to mention the dates you are thinking about.

Hi Barbara,
I haven't sailed on the PG but recently finished a Voyager cruise that traveled through French Polynesia. Wendy is right, you don't have to be a water person to enjoy yourself. Although we did enjoy a snorkeling excursion, we also took several jeep tours.

You say that you like to relax? Then you are going to the right place. Sitting on deck (or a balcony if your cabin has one) watching the water go by or reading or napping, it's all heavenly. Good luck on your decision.

Welcome, Barbara! I'm looking forward to my June 21st PG cruise, so I feel your excitement. As for your question, while I've not yet cruised in that area. I spent two weeks split between Bora Bora and Moorea, and like others here said, you don't have to get in the water to enjoy gazing at it. You won't believe how beautiful it is. Something about the colors of the water and the sky and the flowers...little wonder Gauguin packed up and went there to paint. I hope everything you read here puts you at ease.

Oh! I've traveled to Auckland and Sydney (extensively) and you will love these cities. Bring warmish clothing/layers as it will be winter-spring there (did you say Sept? I forgot). Temps might be damp 60s, depending.