How many times do you go to a wedding and not have time to catch up or truly enjoy the company of your family and friends? It happens all the time!
We are super excited to have our wedding in such a beautiful and bucket list location but even more thrilled to spend time with the family and friends we love so much.
As we get older and our days get busier, these are the fun times we get to spend with each other and build lasting memories. We anticipate nothing short of tons of fun, great laughs and good times because you will be with us to share in the most amazing week of our life.
We will begin boarding at 1pm and set sail at 5pm on Dec 13th, 2018 and disembark the morning of December 20th, 2018 at 9am. We suggest flying in 1-2 days earlier due to the limited flight options.
If you want to extend your vacation, come early or stay later on one of the islands! Treat yo' self! Jack can help you navigate those options as you plan your vacation!
December is high season, or winter, in Tahiti. Temperatures range from 70F - 82F this time of year, similar to Hawaii. Tahiti can receive a bought or two of tropical rain that comes and goes quickly throughout the day.
The CDC generally recommends that all travelers be up to date on routine vaccines before every trip. These vaccines include measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis vaccine, varicella (chickenpox) vaccine, polio vaccine, and your yearly flu shot.
CDC suggests most travelers receive vaccinations for Hepatitis A and Typhoid which could be contracted from contaminated food or water during their time on land in Tahiti.
While on the boat, you will be drinking filtered, clean water as well as eating the freshest and most well-handled food within the region; however, we will be leaving the boat during the days when we land on islands which could still subject guests to these risks outlined by CDC.
For more information, checkout the CDC Tahiti Vaccines link below.
* Passport and travel documents
* Sunscreen
* Bug repellent
* Adapters for Electronics – Tahiti uses 220 V outlets
* Credit Cards or Foreign Currency if you plan to shop, buy souvenirs or go on excursions! Everything else is included.
* Light airy clothing - the wedding ceremony will be Indian formal and cocktails & reception will be beach chic!
* Swimsuit or swim trunks
* Sunglasses
* Head covers or hats
* Keep it simple and pack light!
This is a casual yachting experience. During the evenings, some folks tend to dress business casual or country club elegant for dinner and evening activities. General rule of thumb, bring comfortable clothing - airy and light clothing will allow you to best enjoy your time on the yacht and on the islands!
The Desai & Patel families are picking up the tab! The bars on the boat will be open bar all week. The bars will have a great and wide selection of house beers, wines and spirits.
If there’s anything in particular that you prefer to drink, feel free to bring it with you on the boat!
Yes, yes and yes. The menu will be customized to the general dietary needs and preferences of this group. Don’t worry, we have your food situation covered!
Vegan, gluten-free, Jain, nut allergies and most other dietary preferences will be accommodated. Please be sure to let us know on the RSVP form.
Once you complete the RSVP form, the M&A Love Boat team will reach out to you to complete your booking and confirm your spot on the cruise.
If you have not heard from Jack or if you have any questions prior to booking, please reach out to the M&A Love Boat Team (maloveboat@gmail.com).
For guests that are sailing solo, do not fret! We will work with you and others to find you the best cabin mate for this voyage. If you are traveling with a friend or group of friends, just let us know at maloveboat@gmail.com. We will be sure to bunk you up together!
We want this to be the most relaxing and most fun wedding you ever go to. Seriously, that is our goal.
The only thing that will not be covered is any excursions or activities you may want to do while you are on the islands. The location is gorgeous and it has snorkeling, diving and many other underwater as well as hiking and land activities. The crew on board will provide more information on excursions and activities as well as set them up for you at each location.
Yes, the ship has high-quality satellite technology to provide guests with internet and WiFi access on board. You can find full details of usage and costs rate on the Windstar FAQ under Communication & Mail at Sea.
Every evening, the crew will help guests setup any excursions or on land activities they may be interested in for the following day.
Windstar, the cruise operator, provides many excursion and activity options such as snorkeling, scuba, aqua safaris, jet skis, guided hikes, picnics, anthropological tours, among many others. You can find the full list here. Please note that availability and prices are subject to change based on the time of year.
Tahiti is in the same time zone as Hawaii (UTC/GMT -10 hours) which means, Tahiti is:
* 3 hours behind Pacific (Los Angeles, Seattle, SF)
* 5 hours behind Central (Dallas, Chicago)
* 6 hours behind Eastern (NYC, Detroit, Miami)
The French Polynesia uses the French Pacific Franc (CFP). The exchange rate is not always for the US dollar in Tahiti. Most travel agencies recommend converting your US currency into CFPs at the Papeete Airport or at a bank in Papeete.
The yacht will accept credit cards for excursions, activities, shopping and any other on board purchases.