When Joan Vassos’ the first ‘Golden Bachelorette’ was given a second chance at love, little did she know the show would introduce her to the romantic small ship cruise line Windstar Cruises and the leading carrier to French Polynesia, Air Tahiti Nui. They filmed the first ever season of “The Golden Bachelorette” in the lush tropical paradise of The Islands of Tahiti. Known for its world-renowned white sand beaches and stunning turquoise blue lagoons, The Islands of Tahiti are an exquisite backdrop to set the stage for Vassos to find her love on “The Golden Bachelorette.”

Windstar Cruises in Bora Bora

While on the Windstar all-suite ship Star Breeze, Vassos immersed herself in the magnificent beauty of Bora Bora and Moorea. Sailing with up to 312-guests year-round in French Polynesia, this award-winning ship provides guests with spacious ocean-view suites, an array of dining options, a spa, and a salon.

Star Breeze stateroom

Because it is a smaller ship, it can easily maneuver into the small ports of  Bora Bora and Moorea for overnight stays. What makes Windstar Cruises also unique is the Watersports Platform, providing guests activities off the back of the ship. Jump directly into the Pacific Ocean for a swim or other activities such as stand-up paddle boarding and kayaking.

Vassos and her bachelors arrived to the islands on Air Tahiti Nui, the flagship carrier of French Polynesia. Each passenger who flies on one of the airplanes receives a fragrant Tiare flower to begin their immersive journey

The Islands of Tahiti offer year-round warm tropical climate, steady trade winds, and calm waters for snorkeling, swimming, and kayaking. There are 118 islands spread across five archipelagos offering a variety of landscapes from lush mountains to pristine lagoons. Air Tahiti Nui offers direct flights to Tahiti from Seattle and Los Angeles.

Air Tahiti Nui

Viewers can watch the upcoming episodes of Vassos’ Islands of Tahiti experience on Wednesday, October 30 and Wednesday, November 13 on ABC at 8 p.m. “The Golden Bachelorette” is now also available to stream the next day on Hulu.