Beautiful, Relaxing Ports...A Great Experience
Marina Cruise Review to South Pacific
17 Night Pacific Journey (Tahiti To Lima)
Sail date: April 04, 2015
Ship: Marina
Cabin type: Oceanview
Cabin number: 7121
Traveled as: Singles/Friends
Reviewed: 9 years ago
Review summary
I had a wonderful time, met amazing people (passengers and crew); it was a fun experience. Because this is a small ship, quickly it became a small community where conversations began easily over tea or dinner at one of the many dinner options. I returned disappointed with the Easter Island experience. On the arrival day, disembarkation was delayed for several hours, staff did not provide any information on how the delay affected scheduled excursions, so confusion and claims of discrimination were voiced related to the staff attitude. The excursions on Easter Island arranged by Marina are not recommended; they are too expensive and guides are not knowledgeable. Passengers who arranged their own excursions had the best time with experts from the island.
The French Polynesia is the most amazing place to visit; people were friendly and eager to share about their island. Nature is breath taking everywhere I went. I will love to go back again.
Unfortunately, there was a virus floating around the ship and was passed around by passengers/crew. I became sick just when we departed the French Polynesia, sore throat, cough and congestion. I spent 2 days in my cabin with sore throat, cough and fever. I have been home a few days and I am still having symptoms from the virus.
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Ship tip
Guests can make additional reservations at specialty restaurants; some of the most popular restaurants had waiting lists, though.
Ports of call
Papeete, Tahiti Did not visit port
Adamstown, Pitcairn Islands Did not visit port
Hanga Roa, Easter Island