Raiatea was our favorite stop. It is a beautiful island with many bays, less populated, better than average housing and shops, and many things to do. ...
We went on a motorized outrigger canoe to visit a freshwater river followed by swimming at a small Motu. Very enjoyable. Our guide was a local man with most of his body tattooed which showed the story of his life and culture. ...
Nice trip rive trip highlighted by our guide Tihoti. Tihoti is pure Tahitian, covered with tattoos. His insight into the Tahitian way of life wonderful. Do not miss this trip if he is your guide. ...
Snorkeling was fun in the warm, clear water -- and we also got to visit a pearl farm and vanilla plantation, plus lunch on the beach. It was great. ...
I plan and book my own excursions when I travel on a cruise. While in Raiatea, we took a boat to another private island and learned a lot about the island. Then we took a private boat to Taha with a private driver who took us all around the island with a stop at a vanilla bean farm. ...