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ESSENTIALS
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When to go: May through October are best for sunny, clear skies. November to April is the wet season, so come prepared for varying levels of rain depending on where in the islands you are. Currency: U. S. dollar in Hawaii; French Pacific francs in French
Polynesia. Language: English and Hawaiian in Hawaii. French and Tahitian
in French Polynesia. Getting around: The easiest way to get around in the islands
is often to book a boat or land tour; public transport tends to be scarce and unreliable, and taxis are first come, first served. Fun fact: On the islands, wearing a flower behind your right ear
means you’ re single; left side means you’ re taken.
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Spend a few transformative days on Oahu before you sail this itinerary with a pre-cruise package from Pleasant Holidays. Swim the clear turquoise seas of Oahu’ s Hanauma Bay and toast the sunset at a seaside restaurant on Waikiki Beach. Contact our agency to book your cruise and stay at a spectacular Hawaiian resort.
Yachts in harbour in Papeete, Tahiti
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Papeete( Tahiti), French Polynesia
The Norwegian Spirit makes its final stop in Papeete, French Polynesia’ s bustling capital. On an average weekday, Papeete is a hive of activity, with women shopping in brightly coloured dresses and groups of Tahitian ukulele players singing on street corners. While the city can be hot and dusty, it’ s the best place to experience local life. Wander around Papeete market for souvenirs and snacks, explore wonderful street art or walk along the waterfront watching the ferries and vaa( double-hulled canoes) go by.
Outside Papeete, adventurers will love exploring Papenoo Valley in Tahiti’ s interior. Largely uninhabited, the lush, green valley is dotted with gushing waterfalls and ancient stone marae. At the far end of the island, tiny Teahupo’ o is renowned for its reef break, and was the surf site during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. From May to August, hop on a taxi boat past the reef to see some of the world’ s most powerful waves up close during prime surfing season. image: AWL IMAGES. ILLUSTRATION: LIS WATKINS
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