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Nights Tahiti & the Society Islands Te mana o te moana and Paul Gauguin Cruises present 7Nights Tahiti & the Society Islands DAY 1: PAPEETE, TAHITI—WELCOME ABOARD! 10:00 AM DISCOVER MORE ABOUT THE GUIDES 1 1/2 HOURS RECEPTION, DECK 4 3:00 PM LATE ENROLLMENT RECEPTION, DECK 4 Meet your new Moana Explorer friends and learn your way around Sign up for the program (if space is available) any time from the ship. embarkation until 5:00 p.m. 11:30 AM LUNCH WITH THE GUIDES 1 HOUR LE GRILL OR LA VERANDA 5:30 PM LIFEBOAT DRILL Chat with your naturalist guides about their professional paths as you 1 HOUR The muster station is on your key card. enjoy lunch together. Mandatory for all guests and crew. 1:00 PM BEACH AND WATER GAMES DAY 2: HUAHINE—THE MOANA EXPLORER PROGRAM 3 HOURS PUBLIC BEACH Catch the team spirit and get better acquainted with your fellow 8:00 AM PROGRAM INTRODUCTION explorers during beach soccer, crab racing, rope pulling, snorkeling, 1 HOUR LE GRAND SALON, DECK 5 and much more. Kids and parents are invited to this overview of the program and the fun activities that await. Bring: a snorkel, mask, fins, water shoes, sunblock, water, and field journals. 9:00 AM SWIM TEST 1 HOUR POOL, DECK 8 4:30 PM HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DAY 1/2 HOUR RECEPTION, DECK 4 Required for everyone participating in any snorkeling or swimming activities. We will also discuss water-safety guidelines. Share what you learned and your thoughts from the day. DAY 3: MOTU MAHANA (TAHA’A)—ISLANDS & REEFS 8:30 AM A NEW DAY, A NEW ADVENTURE 11656B-7nt 1/2 HOUR RECEPTION, DECK 4 Get an overview of today’s activities. Page 1/2 Moana Explorer Program 9:00 AM ISLAND FORMATION 2:30 PM HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DAY 1/2 HOUR SUN DECK 1/2 HOUR RECEPTION, DECK 4 Games and observation through binoculars reveal Taha’a and its Share what you learned and your thoughts from the day. geology, as well as how islands are formed. 8:00 PM POPCORN & MOVIE NIGHT 9:30 AM CORAL REEF DISCOVERY 1 HOUR CAPTAIN’S LOUNGE 1 HOUR LOCATION TO BE ANNOUNCED Enjoy some popcorn while you watch a marine-themed movie. Games and a short video give insights into coral reefs. DAY 6: MOOREA—SEA TURTLES REEF QUEST 1:00 PM 9:00 AM A NEW DAY, A NEW ADVENTURE MOTU MAHANA 3 HOURS 1/2 HOUR RECEPTION, DECK 4 Observe underwater life and see how many species of coral you can Get an overview of today’s activities. identify, and record your findings in an underwater field journal. Bring: a snorkel, mask, fins, water shoes, sunblock, water, and 9:30 AM DISCOVERY OF MOOREA & ITS LEGENDS field journals. 1/2 HOUR SUN DECK Learn about Moorea’s legends and geology through observation with 4:30 PM HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DAY binoculars and games. 1/2 HOUR RECEPTION, DECK 4 Share what you learned and your thoughts from the day. 10:00 AM SEA TURTLE DISCOVERY 1 HOUR LOCATION TO BE ANNOUNCED DAY 4: BORA BORA—THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT Games and a short video reveal the lives of sea turtles. 9:30 AM A NEW DAY, A NEW ADVENTURE 1/2 HOUR RECEPTION, DECK 4 1:00 PM SEA TURTLE CARE CENTER 3 HOURS INTERCONTINENTAL MOOREA RESORT & SPA Get an overview of today’s activities. Meet the residents of Te mana o te moana’s turtle rehabilitation center. 10:00 AM PLASTIC POLLUTION & MARINE LIFE Bring: sunblock, water, and field journals. 1 HOUR LOCATION TO BE ANNOUNCED Please note that there is an additional fee for this activity and must be Massive plastic consumption has a major effect on marine species. booked once onboard. Parent’s may request to join, but the request will Games and a short video bring these consequences to life. be subject to availability. 1:00 PM SURVIVOR, TAHITIAN STYLE 4:30 PM HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DAY 2 HOURS PRIVATE BEACH 1/2 HOUR RECEPTION, DECK 4 Learn about Tahitian culture as you engage in beach games such as Share what you learned and your thoughts from the day. building a shelter with natural materials found on the beach, eating fruit blindfolded, traditional wrestling, and more. DAY 7: MOOREA—FAREWELL PARTY Bring: a snorkel, mask, fins, water shoes, sunblock, water, and 12:30 PM KEY LEARNINGS OF THE TRIP field journals. 1/2 HOUR RECEPTION, DECK 4 Share what you’ve learned about Polynesia’s marine environment 3:30 PM HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DAY and culture. 1/2 HOUR RECEPTION, DECK 4 Share what you learned and your thoughts from the day. 1:00 PM ARTS AND CRAFTS 1 HOUR CAPTAIN’S LOUNGE DAY 5: BORA BORA—STING RAYS AND SHARKS Have fun creating a shrimp using palm tree leaves. 12:30 PM A NEW DAY, A NEW ADVENTURE 1/2 HOUR RECEPTION, DECK 4 6:00 PM FAREWELL PARTY WITH PARENTS Get an overview of today’s activities. 1 HOUR LE GRAND SALON, DECK 5 This special celebration wraps up the week’s discoveries with snacks 1:00 PM DISCOVERY OF STINGRAYS & SHARKS and beverages, the screening of a video prepared by the kids, and a 1 HOUR CAPTAIN’S LOUNGE diploma ceremony! Learn about these fascinating creatures through crafts and games and a short video. Your Te mana o te moana naturalist guides look forward to exploring French Polynesia with you and your family! Itinerary may vary on select departures. Schedules are subject to change. 11656B-7nt Page 2/2.
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