TAHITI - The Ultimate Cruise Destination! We join Windstar Wind Spirit in French Polynesia!

[@ManWhoLovesTheMary]

I love that it’s an “old” ship that, with its minor updates, remains timeless as ever. Love the hybrid sailing-steel nature of its design. Portholes are just where it’s at sometimes. And on a cruise to some historic places, it provides a sense of the way centuries old explorers experienced these islands. Also. I’m going to steal that opening introduction.

[@visitwithus]

😁😁😁 Thanks for watching and your lovely comment about this beautiful ship.

[@gogotraveler]

I agree. I havent been on Wind Spirit but I have been on Windsurf for a total of 36 days in 2023. 18 days in the Caribbean and 18 from Venice to Rome. I have 3 more Windstar trips planned one from Lisbon to Rome on Windsurf, called The Surf, and one on Windsprit,. Barbados through a canal and up through Panama and finally on The Breeze to Tahitti. In my opinion these ships are the most beautiful and the most fun. What i really like about the is the very friendly atmosphere on the ships between the passengers and the crew and the passengers and each other. There is also an interesting eclectic mix of people on board. I have been on several other cruise lines and in fact have two additional cruises planned on other small ships but Windstar is my favorite.

[@davidfoot6226]

WIN STAR Excellent video!

[@visitwithus]

Thanks for joining us David 😊

[@Jacksbox11]

Hi, folks! Yep, I've wanted to go here for quite a while. Have a French hubby so I should be OK 👌

[@visitwithus]

It’s so beautiful Penny. And though it would be an advantage to have a French speaker with you, the islanders are so lovely and most spoke really good English.

[@loumello8813]

These look great, really looking forward to the series. Thanks for sharing.

[@visitwithus]

Thanks Lou 😊

[@brucegordon4992]

I might not even want to leave the hotel as enticing as the Wind Spirit looks.

[@visitwithus]

Indeed. Everything about Tahiti and the Society islands is stunning 🤩

[@jenniferalbert910]

The flowers on the airplane 💖

[@visitwithus]

What a beautiful touch eh? :D

[@eminiarvii]

Yes better to follow the rules wherever you go.

[@eminiarvii]

In 2012 we stayed in Tahiti also a couple days prior to us boarding a Princess ship to sail around French Polynesia. I agree expensive right up there with Sydney😱Lovely, glad you enjoyed🚢😊

[@kaylacalvacca5330]

Thank you guys for this, I am a new subscriber 😁 I'm in my early 30's & French Polynesia is definitely top of my bucket list 😍

[@visitwithus]

It most definitely should be, it’s such a beautiful part of the world ❤️ Hope you make it there one day soon. Thanks for watching 😊

[@youtubewatcher1135]

lovely series of videos. You really made us feel like we were there too.✈

[@visitwithus]

Thank you 😊

[@RobinH8869]

Looks amazing. Well done for getting the video out so quickly ;-)

[@visitwithus]

😂😂😂 Thank you Robin 😊

[@maurybuchanan]

Enjoyed your video. I'm considering a trip. This may be in the thread already but couldn't find what month you traveled?

[@visitwithus]

We were there at the end of April/beginning of May and the weather was perfect. Thank you for watching 😊

[@lizdyson3627]

It looks beautiful

[@visitwithus]

Thanks for watching Liz 😊

[@xunyangful]

I am learning French on Duolingo too. a lot of fun! But I did not understand a thing while in France!!! Reading is a lot better than listening. Still I enjoy it very much!!

[@visitwithus]

Haha! That's what Helen says! :D

[@xr6lad]

I think because reading you can do it at your own pace and suggest the words and convert. Speaking means it’s so fast you’re still trying to grasp the first words by the time the speaker is on the tenth.

[@daphneokeefe2662]

Just returned from this cruise. It was fabulous! I have cruised with WindStar previously in the Mediterranean ( there is nothing like sailing into Malta!) and this was a similar experience. Large room, delicious food, awesome staff, and a wide variety of activities available via "excursions" like snorkeling, scuba, biking, 4-wheeling, shopping. Wear a bathing suit all day, hang out in the pool or the swimming area right off the back of the ship.

[@visitwithus]

Totally agree with all your points Daphne! 😀

[@rinac.andrews3255]

I love your channel!

[@visitwithus]

Thank you Rina 👍

[@rinac.andrews3255]

@@visitwithus I look forward to your vlogs!

[@lukethelegend9705]

This looks beautiful, how much money and faith did you need, and do you harvest mangoes?

[@visitwithus]

😂😂😂 Thanks for watching.

[@cherifurr3935]

Hadn’t seen this video before - did Papeete to Sydney on Oceania in 2019, stayed a few days in Sydney, and it was lovely! Don’t think Windstar is as good for solos, though. Polynesia truly is a paradise!

[@visitwithus]

It’s still one of our favourite ever destinations and we loved the Wind Spirit, such a charming little ship. I do remember there were a couple of single ladies (one of whom we got quite friendly with so she joined us to eat a few times) but not sure how Windstar are with solo fares, get together etc???

[@ordelmere]

Win Star - cheers from Ordelmere in Hertfordshire

[@visitwithus]

Thanks for joining us again 😊

[@MR-sj6rq]

Nice. Very nice.

[@visitwithus]

Thank you

[@xr6lad]

The ship looks lovely and of course so does French Polynesia. By the way where those the ships originally built for Club Med? I seem to remember similar looking ships about 30 odd years ago (cruise ships built to resemble sail ships)

[@visitwithus]

Hope we answered your question well enough on the chat last night. Thanks for joining us 👍

[@xr6lad]

@@visitwithus yup you did.

[@charlesault806]

You are a cute couple. I hope you make more of these.

[@visitwithus]

Thank you ☺️

[@dj2000lbs]

I'm doing my 1st Windstar cruise with the Star pride at the end of this month! I said i'd never cruise again after my last cruise on the norwegian epic 1st cruise was Freedom of the seas I got kind of sick from the food on the boat lets call it digestive issues it took 3 hours or more to get ON and OFF the Norwegian epic definitely felt like Cattle those days. I hope this ship is the right fit for us.

[@visitwithus]

We hope you enjoy it too Nathan. Pretty sure it will be a very different experience to your last one. The food on Windstar is wonderful 😋 Thanks for watching 😊

[@stevelaw6243]

Absolutely love your vlogs. Going to the South Pacific next year for my 60th. Now. Seriously considering Windstar although I just love a balcony so we wil see. Just as a guide can you give a guide costing including all flights, hotels and cruise? I think it would help so many people who would benefit from knowing how much they need to up the CC limit..😁 Thanks

[@visitwithus]

Cost will depend where you are coming from and what package you choose. Coming from the UK is obviously more expensive than US and Air Tahiti flights are not cheap! Windstar also do an all inclusive package and hotel add ins so these will all add to the cost as well. Honestly there are so many variables that it’s hard to put a cost on it. But being as remote as it is it’s hard to do it on a budget. Thanks for your kind words and for watching 👍

[@firstfreonwarrior]

Looks amazing, when was this please Richard?

[@visitwithus]

Early May Paul Hope you enjoyed the roast 😋 Thanks for joining us 👍

[@deboraribble2716]

Wind-Star 😄

[@visitwithus]

Thanks for watching Debora 👍

[@lizdyson3627]

Hi Rich and Helen that looks awesome. So jealous. I'm going to make a provisional booking for my first cruise on Monday.

[@visitwithus]

Oooh, tell us more Liz. Where and with what cruise line? :D

[@lizdyson3627]

@@visitwithus I've just tried to add myself to that clubhouse app but i can't. If I manage to pull it of it will be a 3nt cruise from southampton to france and belgium with MSC in 2024. might not happen coz i haven't secured carers yet but i'm going to talk to planet cruise anyway to see if they'll let me book on the understanding i might have to cancel. if I sit on my laurels i'll never do anything with my life. i'm 51 next year.

[@lizdyson3627]

@@visitwithus Sept 2024 with MSC

[@shelperkins5315]

Love Wind Spirit and have sailed on her three times. Unfortunately, she is no longer in French Polynesia, nor will she be any time in the foreseeable future. She's working her way east during 2024 for a well deserved rest and refurbishment in dry dock.

[@visitwithus]

Indeed, though one of the lovely Star class ships is there now instead and we love those ships too ❤️ Thanks for watching ☺️

[@seanveronicajoyce8092]

Wind Star

[@visitwithus]

Thanks for joining us again 😊

[@paulineolsson4281]

Which intercontinental did you stay

[@visitwithus]

We stayed in the Intercontinental Papeete pre-cruise and had a lovely time 👍 Thanks for watching 😊

[@Keith-r9y]

Win Star

[@visitwithus]

Thanks for joining us 😊

[@ToddRileyRealEstate]

I went on the Paul Gauguin 20 years ago and it was my first cruise. I can't believe it's been 20 years. I did a post cruise at the Le Meridian (now closed) and had the over the water bungalow. The prices on Tahiti for an over the water bungalow was a fraction of what they go for on the other islands. A great value and had a view of Moorea. I'm kind of torn between going on the Windstar Tall Ship vs like the Star Legend because of the significant difference in room sizes. The tall ship is unique but the rooms are small.

[@visitwithus]

We’d love to go back for another cruise and more island stays, it’s all so beautiful. The tall ship is a unique and romantic experience but like you say we love the Star class ships (their rooms, entertainment, restaurants etc) so would probably go on a star class if we were to sail there with Windstar again. But we are saying that from the very privileged position of having experienced the magnificent Wind Spirit which is just such a joy to be on in these amazing island 🤩

[@lvthud]

@4:24 Yeah, I made a couple of critical errors on our trip, the first was booking the cruise part (on Windstar of course) and then letting the wife book the rest of it (you know you're in trouble when Amex calls to ask why I am buying a resort on Bora Bora and did I know they have a dedicated team to help with that, for a fee...) and the second bigger mistake was when ordering a burger at the resort (I think I bought) I made the mistake of saying "yes please" when asked if I would like cheese on said burger......Okay KZbin quiz, guess how much the slice of cheese was (in US $).

[@visitwithus]

😂😂😂 the most expensive cheese slice you’ve ever eaten I’m sure 🧀💰 Thanks for watching 👍

[@loriperkins5487]

This is great! We go in September for our 3rd trip on the Spirit. Have you done Part 2 yet? I can’t find it?😊

[@visitwithus]

Thank you Lori 😊 Part two will be out this Saturday. Please make sure you’re subscribed and have the bell on then you will be notified as soon as we release it. Hope you enjoy it 👍

[@gogotraveler]

Fyi i do think Windstar is very good for singles, especially a Caribbean itinerary

[@visitwithus]

Yes, it’s a very sociable line. The Caribbean would be fantastic.

[@badbob961]

Anyone know what day the shore BBQ falls on?

[@visitwithus]

Hi Bob. It's generally near the end of the cruise at the motu featured in our video. If you study the itinerary, it's more than likely to be there. However, nothing is 100% so you're best to check on your particular sailing. :)

[@jabaschannel]

I didn’t have a plan :(

[@visitwithus]

You don't always need one. :)

[@coralgwyn-williams9933]

how long ago was this? are masks still required?

[@visitwithus]

We sailed in 2022 but we recently sailed with Windstar again and didn’t need to wear masks, no. Thanks for watching 👍

[@cherifurr3935]

Pasty 50-plus-year-olds!😂🤣😂

[@visitwithus]

That’s us 😂😂😂

[@cherifurr3935]

Skol

[@clroger4]

Masks? Hard pass.

[@visitwithus]

Not required any more. Thankfully. :)

[@joliettraveler]

Nice video, but masks are not necessary, and do no good!

[@visitwithus]

Thank you. If it's the law, it's the law. We would very much preferred not to wear them but hey ho. :)