Get all your information on Olivia's upcoming Tahitian Intimate Luxury Cruise.
About Our Destination
Climate
The average maximum daytime temperature in Papeete, Tahiti in September is a warm 80°F (27°C) with moderate heat & humidity. The average night-time temperature is usually a comfortable 66°F (19°C).
Currency
The official currency of Tahiti is the French Polynesian Franc (XPF). Most of the tourist venues will accept U.S. bills and Euros, as well as major credit cards, but may give change in Polynesian Francs. We recommend that you use an ATM to get some Polynesian Francs while there, or exchange a few with a hotel if staying there a day or two prior. Taxis will accept U.S. dollars.
If traveling from any other country than the U.S., we recommend that you convert your local denomination to US Dollars or Euro before you leave, as these are both widely accepted.
Languages
French, Tahitian, and English.
Health & Safety
Windstar Protocols
To learn more about Windstar's Health & Safety protocols, please click here.
Before Your Trip
Airfare Discounts
Please check our airline discounts page for the latest discounts.
Cancellation Policy
Unexpected events can cause you to cancel your vacation. Because we are committed to this charter, we must strictly adhere to our cancellation policy as outlined in our Olivia Terms & Conditions.
Transfer funds are nonrefundable and nontransferable from the point of sale forward.
Celebrations – Birthdays, Anniversaries, Honeymoons and more
If you have any celebrations and birthdays during the trip that you have not already advised your travel consultant about, please let us know of this information as soon as possible, but no less than 90 days prior to the trip. Register at Olivia Honeymoon Wishes for your honeymoon, anniversary or other special celebration; browse through the selections and let your friends know just how easy it is for them to purchase a gift for you.
Connect with Other Guests – Join the Facebook Group
If you'd like to chat with people who are going on the trip, join the Olivia’s Tahitian Intimate Luxury Cruise 2021 group on Facebook.
Passport and Visa
You will need a passport that is valid for six months past the date of the trip. If you are not a U.S. citizen, please check with both your country’s consulate and the consulates of the countries we will be visiting to make sure that you do not need an entry visa or other additional documentation.
U.S. citizens do NOT need to get a visa ahead of time. If you are not from the U.S., please check with your consulate for proper Visa requirements.
Specific Needs: Dietary, Medical & Mobility
If you have special medical or dietary needs, please advise us at the time of booking. Complex food allergies and/or needs must be submitted to the cruise line 30 days prior to the cruise. Guests with diabetic, lean/light, low cholesterol, low sodium, vegetarian, kosher, gluten-free, lactose-free can be accommodated. Please contact Olivia Guest Services at guestservices@olivia.com if you have not notified us of your dietary needs.
Travel Gear Store
To help you get ready for your next vacation, we’ve partnered with New Headings to create Olivia Travel Gear, our own online gear and apparel store, featuring items from leading brands, including Craghoppers, Patagonia, Teva, Outdoor Research, and Eagle Creek. Visit olivia.newheadings.com for more information!Travel Insurance
Olivia recommends that you purchase a travel protection plan to help protect you and your trip investment against the unexpected. Visit our Insurance page olivia.com/travel-insurance for more information.
For a travel insurance quote, more information or to purchase a protection plan, please call Olivia at 800-631-6277 and select option 1 for a travel consultant.
Vacation Stretchers
Pre- and Post-Cruise Vacation Stretcher.
Didn’t find what you are looking for? Check out our Olivia travel FAQ or call us at 800-631-6277 (inside the U.S. & Canada) or 415-962-5700 (Outside the U.S. & Canada) and select option 2.
Vaccinations
Please check with your local Public Health Department or personal physician regarding immunization requirements for all countries on your itinerary. You may also check the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention’s website at: www.cdc.gov. Click on the Travelers’ Health section, then click on the Destinations link and choose your destination in the “For Travelers” pull-down menu.
2021 TAHITIAN INTIMATE LUXURY CRUISE |
START DATE | END DATE | CANCEL PENALTY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cancellation 365 days or more prior to trip date | 9/2/2020 | 50% of trip cost | |
| Cancellation 0-364 days prior to trip date | 9/3/2020
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9/2/2021 | 100% of trip cost (no refund) |
To help you get ready for your next vacation, we’ve partnered with New Headings to create Olivia Travel Gear, our own online gear and apparel store, featuring items from leading brands, including Craghoppers, Patagonia, Teva, Outdoor Research, and Eagle Creek. Visit olivia.newheadings.com for more information!
Travel and Arrival
Airports
You will need to fly in and out of Papeete, Tahiti (PPT). We encourage all passengers to arrive early to avoid the stress of unexpected delays.
Flight Arrival and Departure Times
Arrival: Please arrive to Papeete (PPT) no later than 3 pm on September 2, 2021 and make your way to the ship. All-aboard is 5 pm and all passengers MUST be on board no later than this time for sailing. We always recommend arriving on earlier flights or coming in a day early to avoid the stress of unexpected delays.
Embarkation and check-in on board will be available beginning at 11:30 am. If you have an early morning flight arrival you have the following options:
Departure: The ship will arrive to Papeete, Tahiti for disembarkation at 9 am on September 9, 2021. Please schedule your flight out of Papeete (PPT) no earlier than noon on September 9.
Because many flights depart Papeete in the evening, post-cruise Day-Room packages are available and include a transfer from the ship to the hotel, a dayroom and use of hotel facilities, and transfer to the airport. For details, please see the Vacations Stretchers tab for this trip.
Transfers and Meeting up with Olivia
The Papeete Airport (PPT) is located 4 miles to the west of the cruise ship terminal. Taxis have government-regulated, fixed fare rates, and there is an additional surcharge for each piece of luggage.
Typically, a Taxi transfer to the ship from the airport will run approximately $25 - $30 US for the base fare, and an additional approx. $2.25 USD per piece of luggage. In the evenings, you may be charged an extra surcharge of $10 - $15 USD.
Getting to Your Ship
Your ship, the Windstar Wind Spirit will be docked at the port of Papeete, Tahiti. The port is located in downtown Papeete and is just 20 minutes away from the international airport of Papeete.
Check-In
Embarkation and check in on board will be available beginning at 11:30 am. However, if you have an early morning flight arrival, Olivia is offering optional Pre-Cruise Hotel Day-Room programs in Papeete. For details, please see the Vacations Stretchers tab for this trip.
Luggage Allowances
While there is no luggage limit on the cruise itself, airlines often restrict (or charge) for excess baggage. Because each airline is different, and the regulations change over time, please check with your airline for baggage allowances.
- Olivia is offering optional Pre-Cruise Day-Room packages in Papeete, Tahiti. For details, please see the Vacations Stretchers tab for this trip.
- There is luggage storage at the Papeete Airport which is open from 6 am – 12 pm and 1:30 pm – 11:30 pm. Or you may drop your luggage at the cruise ship pier any time after 10 am.
During your trip
What's Included?
What’s Not Included?
Ship services and incidentals such as boutique purchases, alcohol such as beer, wine and cocktails, internet café, ship’s photos and other incidentals, airfare to/from Papeete, transfers from/to airport, optional excursions in all ports of call
Accommodations
Dining – Restaurants and Room Service
Wind Spirit offers two primary dining venues. AmphorA restaurant offers gourmet, course-by-course cuisine in the evenings and Veranda restaurant offers casual buffet and full-service dining for breakfast and lunch. All dining is open seating. And, for dining under the stars, make a reservation for Candles which features steaks and skewers. 24-hour room service is always available so you can enjoy dining in the comfort of your stateroom.
To enhance your dining experience, Olivia has created tables specifically for those guests who prefer to dine alcohol-free or with other Solo travelers.
24-Hour Room Service is available at no extra charge so that you may enjoy dining in the privacy and comfort of your stateroom.
Electricity
All staterooms are equipped with 110- and 220-volt electricity. These outlets are provided beside the dressing table mirror in your stateroom. Should you have several items to plug in at once, you may consider bringing a power strip.
Elevator
Please note there is no elevator on board.
Excursions
In each port we visit, an array of optional excursions are available, from snorkeling, scuba diving, jet skiing to swimming with sting rays, to 4-wheel driving and much more. You will be able to pre-book these in advance. More information on these will be in your final documents.
Gratuities
Gratuities are included as a portion of your NDAs. Gratuities are provided for your cabin steward, dining room steward, bus person, maître d’ and other-behind-the-scenes crew members. Tips to your local guides on excursions are not included, and are recommended. Below is a suggested guideline per person:
Local guide: half day — $5 / full day — $10
Bus driver: half day — $2-$4 / full day — $4-$6
Internet
Wireless Internet is available onboard for your laptop or iPad; minute plans are available. There is one computer station available. Pricing will be posted on board.
Laundry Services
Laundry and pressing service is available onboard. Check onboard for pricing.
Medical Services
There is an onboard infirmary. Medical services entail an additional fee.
Money: On-Trip Purchases
All purchases made on the ship will be charged to your onboard account, which you create when you first check in. All charges will be billed in US dollars. Please check with the front office onboard for further details.
Smoking Policy
All indoor areas onboard, including cabins and verandas, are non-smoking, including vaping. Smoking areas in a few different public outdoor areas will be posted. We appreciate everyone’s cooperation to stay within the designated smoking areas for everyone’s comfort and safety.
Solo Travelers
Traveling solo? Be sure to attend the Solos Welcome on the first day. Here you will meet your Olivia Solos Coordinators who will share your Solos program for the week. We plan dozens of activities for our Solo travelers, including special designated Solos excursions in each port of call. In addition, we organize a special Solos dining area for all meals and reserve a section for the nightly shows.
Spa Services
The onboard WindSpa offers facials, massages, and many other services for an additional fee.
Telephone
Each cabin has a phone which you may use to call cabin-to-cabin, and to the various onboard facilities. There is an additional fee to use this phone to call outside of the ship; cost is available on board.
- Accommodations for 8 days/7 nights on the elegant Windstar ms Wind Spirit
- All meals onboard the ship’s restaurants featuring gourmet fare, including room service
- Complimentary soft beverages including bottled water, sparkling water, sodas, fresh juices, milk, fruit smoothies, tea, coffee, cappuccinos, lattes, mochas, and espresso
- Unlimited use of all water sports equipment
- Olivia’s signature entertainment and programming
- Olivia staff assistance throughout
Local guide: half day — $5 / full day — $10
Bus driver: half day — $2-$4 / full day — $4-$6
After Your Trip
Disembarkation
All guests will be asked to disembark the ship by 9 am on September 9, 2021.
Transfers to the Airport
Transfers to the Papeete Airport can be purchased on board for the flights departing on September 9, 2021.
This trip requires a moderate level of mobility including walking on rocky, sandy, or uneven terrain, gentle hiking uphill, and getting in and out of tenders (smaller boats) on steep stairwells from the ship and beaches on shore. Wheelchairs and scooters cannot be accommodated on this ship as there are no elevators on board, and each deck is accessible by stairs only. If you have limited mobility that requires assistance to move about the ship or go on any of the excursions you decide to take, you are required to travel with someone who can assist you.
Our Travel Consultants can be reached at USA or Canada: 800.631.6277 or International 415.962.5700, option 1.
