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Originally Posted by lastchance
Most memorable port you saw?
the galapagos were amazing & noteworthy, but a little barren, & the people were really friendly.
The marquesas were amazing, very lush, very stereo typical -what you think of in old movies & amazingly clean.
The tuamotus were very eery - you sailed up on them & couldn't spot them from more than about 5 miles away - like floating rafts w/ palm trees, but the diving was 2nd to none.
Tahiti, nice, but overrun w/ french people & outragously expensive.
Tonga, amazing - very laid back & friendly, seen by few.
Fiji - very pretty, inexpensive & friendly people.
For those of u thinking that the south pacific is full of beautiful, young local women - it is not.
Australia - if there was 1 stop i wouldn't make -this is it - sorry Bond, but u can have it. The next person to say "sorry mate, but i can't help ya" is going to get punched.
Mauritius & Rodriguez - most amazing stop - in the middle of the indian ocean, beautiful, unspoiled, inexpensive, very friendly locals & visited by few tourists.
South Africa - amazing on so many levels.
If you are looking for a truly unique experience i would recommend Mauritius & Rodriguez or the Marquesas.