Cruise By Mandy LLC

11/04/2026

There’s so much more to Bora Bora than what you see ABOVE the water! 🌊🤿🐠

Curt and I had the opportunity to scuba dive in the incredible waters of Bora Bora, exploring the marine life beneath the surface, and also learn from a marine biologist about the fascinating ecosystem here in French Polynesia.

As a PADI-certified diver (along with my entire family!), I absolutely love incorporating diving into our travels. And as a cruise specialist since 2012 and CLIA Elite Cruise Counselor, I believe there’s tremendous value in experiencing destinations firsthand AND continuing to learn from the experts.

It’s one thing to see photos of a destination. It’s another to experience it above and below the surface!

That’s one of the reasons I’m here in French Polynesia sailing with Windstar this week. The more I experience and learn, the better I can help my clients discover what’s possible on their own cruises.

And yes, we were still smiling after the dive! 💙

Have you ever tried scuba diving while on a cruise, or is snorkeling more your speed?

11/03/2026

Do you have a go-to celebratory drink after a dive, or do you let the destination inspire your choice? 🤿🍷

Since we’re in French Polynesia, a French rosé felt fitting after today’s dive in Bora Bora—with a little something sweet on the side! 💙

My entire family is PADI certified, so diving is something we love sharing together. It’s also why I love visiting with my cruise clients about diving during their cruises and hearing about their underwater adventures!

11/03/2026

“Time to leave the motu and head back to the ship!”

Sorry, we can’t hear you! 🙉😂

When you’re sitting in water this clear in Tahiti with friends, nobody wants to hear that paradise is closing for the day!

Yes, we caught the very last tender. And yes, we were the very last people back onboard yesterday. Just squeezing every last drop out of our Windstar beach day! 🌴💙

11/02/2026

11/02/2026

Today, I was in Tahiti. 🌴💙 IN Tahiti physically AND mentally.

For five hours on a Sunday, I had no internet. When I reconnected, there were just a few texts to my emergency line. Everyone was okay. Just the emergency to book another cruise or consider if a little price drop was worth losing onboard credit and room location in 2027.

I got to walk on a beach. Enjoy lunch without rushing. Watch fish swim through water so clear it hardly looked real. Pet a stingray in the wild. No shore excursion.

And I got to pinch myself that I was actually here.

Every advertisement I’ve ever seen for Tahiti still hasn’t done it justice. Neither does this selfie. But I’ll remember how it felt to stand right here, take a breath, and just enjoy it.

Today, I got to be on island time. For five incredible hours on a Sunday. And I’m so grateful. 💙 Other passengers had longer but I was working on a Sunday onboard on my laptop and making calls while my husband waited patiently to tender ashore. Again. So thankful for him.

IslandTime

11/02/2026

Just a few fantabulous cruise agents from various states talking shop on a Sunday afternoon in Tahiti… when someone sneaks up to join the conversation. 👀

Apparently, this stingray heard we were discussing great places to cruise and wanted to put in a vote for French Polynesia! 😂🌴

11/01/2026

Happy Halloween from Windstar in Tahiti! 🎃🌴👻

Trading fall leaves for palm trees and spooky nights for tropical delights! A little Halloween fun in paradise aboard Star Breeze. 🛳️🧡

Wishing you plenty of treats—and maybe a tropical escape! 🍹

11/01/2026

Just getting my daily serving of fruit… one chocolate-covered dip at a time. 🍓🍫

Some things onboard Windstar deserve to be enjoyed in slow motion. This is one of them. 😋

What would you dip first?

11/01/2026

An early morning exploring in port, then back onboard Windstar for training and lunch… what’s going on your plate? 🍽️🛥️

Come browse the buffet with me! Are you keeping it light, trying a little of everything, or checking out dessert first? 😋

10/31/2026

Some people browse boutiques in port. Me? You’ll also find me wandering the supermarket aisles! 🛒🌴

Come along for a peek at the beverages, pastries, local foods, and a few things that had me wondering, “What’s that—and should I try it?” 😋

A little everyday island life between cruise adventures.

Do you explore grocery stores when you travel, too?