Star Flyer in Bora Bora

Talk about a “Bus Driver’s Holiday”! My Father-in-Law, Bob Sinclair, recently took the family on a South Pacific Adventure aboard the Star Flyer. I am a professional Travelographer and have worked for many, many cruise lines making films and videos of their ships and itineraries. I’ve been on over 180 cruises while plying my trade, mostly on large ships like QM2 or Grand Princess. Working on these ships is like shooting in a nice resort or upscale hotel. The only difference is that these resorts cruise around from place to place. Going on a small sailing ship like Star Flyer was delightfully different. And taking a cruise strictly for pleasure seemed like too much of a good thing. Well it was.

Jenny and John

I couldn’t resist shooting some stills with my trusty Nikon, posing my good looking in-laws, John and Jenny, interviewing the Captain and Cruise Director, recording ambient sounds (like the wind in the rigging and the sails being hoisted) and generally doing what I normally do on-board a cruise ship. I kept forgetting they weren’t paying me to be there. I guess I feel uncomfortable on any ship just kicking back and taking it all in. But this cruise was so beautiful and relaxing I found myself doing just that as we leisurely sailed through the crystal blue waters and verdant green islands.

In The Society Islands

The diving and snorkeling were first rate. The weather was perfect. We went swimming with rays and sharks and drifting through unbelievable coral gardens. We met some of the nicest, friendliest people both on and off the ship and just generally had a great time. By the end of the voyage I quit taking pictures and just let it all wash over me like the rest of the passengers. Now that’s a relaxing cruise!

When we returned home I put everything together into short little slide-show movies I think you will enjoy.

Star Flyer South Pacific
The Captain
Cruise Director Monica
We Want to Go Back!