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14-night Marquesas, The Tuamotus & Society Islands Cruise
- $200 per Couple Shipboard Credit
- Spacious suites and staterooms, many with private balcony
- Gourmet dining in three unique venues, plus 24-hour room service
- Complimentary fine wines, spirits, and beers
- All onboard gratuities
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Private beach day at Motu Mahana islet
- Select watersports and use of snorkel gear
Itinerary
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| Destination | Arrival | Departure |
|---|---|---|
| Papeete | Saturday, Sep 06, 2025 | Saturday, Sep 06, 2025 |
| Papeete, the modern and bustling capital of Tahiti and Her Islands, contains government offices, Gendarmerie, hospitals and clinics, banks and many other services dedicated to serving the population of the islands as well as tourists who come for a life-enriching experience to these magical islands. | ||
| At Sea | Sunday, Sep 07, 2025 | Sunday, Sep 07, 2025 |
| No Description Available | ||
| Fakarava | Monday, Sep 08, 2025 | Monday, Sep 08, 2025 |
| An hour and a half flight from Papeete, rectangular-shaped Fakarava is a charming village, home to most of the atoll's 248 inhabitants. The only other - sort of - settlement (10 people ) is on Tetamanu Motu Islet located opposite the lagoon next to the smaller but prettier pass. Fakarava's immense lagoon has several black pearl farms, idyllic white sand beaches and is peppered with small islands, homes to many breeds of nesting birds oblivious to visitors. | ||
| At Sea | Tuesday, Sep 09, 2025 | Tuesday, Sep 09, 2025 |
| No Description Available | ||
| Atuona | Thursday, Sep 11, 2025 | Thursday, Sep 11, 2025 |
| Above the steady rumble of the Pacific surge, the sharply sculpted mountains of Hiva Oa hide their summits in the mists of rain-filled clouds. The largest and most fertile island in the southern group of the Marquesas, Hiva Oa has deep valleys, lush plateaus and thickly wooded forests. The town of Atuona is the administrative center for the southern Marquesas. Framed in a theater of mountains with the Bay of Traitors providing safe anchorage, Atuona is a favorite port of call for yachts and copra ships. Atuona has a gendarmerie, small hospital, post office, banks, weather station, Ait Tahiti office, pensions, restaurants and snack bars, stores and chops, telephones and TV. There is a Catholic mission with a boarding school and a Protestant church. A path up the cliffs behind the village leads to Calvary Cemetery - the site of simple graves of two men who chose the Marquesas as their final home and resting place, the French painter Paul Gauguin and Belgian singer Jacques Brel. | ||
| Hapatoni, Tahuata, Marquesas | Friday, Sep 12, 2025 | Friday, Sep 12, 2025 |
| The smallest of the Marquesas archipelago, at only 19 square miles, Tahuata is a leaf-shaped volcanic island with sheer cliffs, white-sand beaches, lush vegetation, twin bays—and a turbulent colonial history. You’ll call on Hapatoni, a charming, seafront village with an ancient paved royal walkway shaded by tamanu trees. Visit the huge Catholic church, built by the Vatican and decorated with stunning stained-glass windows and beautiful local carvings. Admire traditional carvings at the crafts center. And enjoy fine swimming and snorkeling in the only Marquesas island edged by coral reef. | ||
| Taiohae, Marquesas | Saturday, Sep 13, 2025 | Saturday, Sep 13, 2025 |
| Atop a green peak bordering the bay at Nuka Hiva is a statue of Virgin Mary (984 ft above sea level). In the valley is the Naniuhi "tahua", a meeting place for pre-Christian Marquesans, including a dance platform, ceremonial stones and petroglyphs carved in boulders. Taipivai Valley has numerous waterfalls, a long river and one of the best preserved archeological sites in the Marquesas including several tiki. Anaho Bay and its golden sand beach has great swimming and is one of the loveliest spots in the Marquesas with only six families living in the valley. Don’t miss the sculptures of Taiohae. They are unquestionably the most skilled wood and coconut craftspeople in French Polynesia. Taiohae is a pleasant village bordering the sea with French and Territorial administrators, government buildings, gendarmerie, post office, general hospital, town hall, Air Tahiti office, and well-stocked stores and shops. It lies on the south coast at the head of the Bay of Taiohae whose entrance is guarded by two rocks called "Les Sentinelles" Motu Nui to the west and Matauapuna to the East. | ||
| At Sea | Sunday, Sep 14, 2025 | Sunday, Sep 14, 2025 |
| No Description Available | ||
| At Sea | Monday, Sep 15, 2025 | Monday, Sep 15, 2025 |
| No Description Available | ||
| Huahine | Tuesday, Sep 16, 2025 | Tuesday, Sep 16, 2025 |
| Less visited than the other Society Islands, Huahine maintains more of the traditional pace of life. There are ancient temples to explore, vanilla plantations to view or drives into the hinterlands in 4-wheel-drive-vans. The coral reefs offshore are excellent for snorkeling. | ||
| Bora Bora | Wednesday, Sep 17, 2025 | Wednesday, Sep 17, 2025 |
| Bora Bora is considered one of the most romantic places anywhere. Dominant from the moment of arrival are majestic Mount Otemanu and Mount Pahia, two towering volcanic peaks of black rock jutting out of the center of the emerald-green island. Often shrouded in clouds, these landmarks take on mysterious and mythical qualities. Off-road excursions, bicycling, and hiking into this wild beauty reveal incredible panoramas and valleys. Hundreds of brilliantly-colored fish, intricate gardens, and clear water also create some of the very best undersea worlds. For an exhilarating expedition, swim with and watch local divers feed small, non-dangerous lagoon sharks. Bora Bora has several ancient temples and authentic Polynesian villages. There are also some reminders of World War II with a number of cannon emplacements left behind by the U.S. Navy. | ||
| Taha'a Motu Mahana | Thursday, Sep 18, 2025 | Thursday, Sep 18, 2025 |
| Enclosed in a common lagoon with Raiatea and accessible only by boat, Taha"a produces about 80% of all vanilla in French Polynesia. Taha"a is the only island in the Society Islands that can be completely circled by ship inside the protected lagoon. With its many deep bays and small deserted motu on the reef, Taha"a is an ideal island to escape the 20th century. Here you can explore the reef and discover the beauty of its multicolored lagoon, enjoy a picnic on a deserted motu or ride a 4X4 in the mountains and through the vanilla plantations and learn the mystery of these "orchids". With only a handful of guesthouses and two small hotels, Taha"a is slowly awakening to tourism and yet it still maintains an authentic flavor of Polynesia. | ||
| Moorea | Friday, Sep 19, 2025 | Friday, Sep 19, 2025 |
| This magical island is what inspired James Michener to write about mythical "Bali Hai." The rugged mountains rise dramatically from the ocean and stand guard over this lush island that features everything from white sandy beaches to pineapple plantations to cascading waterfalls to secluded coves. A trip through the lushly-forested inland to Le Belvedere lookout opens a breathtaking view of deep blue waters of Cook's and Opunohu bays, which are the perfect anchorages for luxury yachts and sailboats alike. Horseback riding on the beach, bicycling and hiking into the mountains, deep-sea fishing, sailing, scuba diving, para-sailing, and much more awaits. | ||
| Papeete | Friday, Sep 19, 2025 | Friday, Sep 19, 2025 |
| Papeete, the modern and bustling capital of Tahiti and Her Islands, contains government offices, Gendarmerie, hospitals and clinics, banks and many other services dedicated to serving the population of the islands as well as tourists who come for a life-enriching experience to these magical islands. | ||
| Papeete | Saturday, Sep 20, 2025 | Saturday, Sep 20, 2025 |
| Papeete, the modern and bustling capital of Tahiti and Her Islands, contains government offices, Gendarmerie, hospitals and clinics, banks and many other services dedicated to serving the population of the islands as well as tourists who come for a life-enriching experience to these magical islands. | ||
Detailed Pricing
Balcony Stateroom
Category: D Total Size: 239 sq. ft. Stateroom Size: 202 sq. ft. Veranda: 37 sq. ft. Features: Balcony Staterooms ending in 6 or 8 can accommodate a third guest in a loveseat convertible.
Note: Loveseat beds are slightly smaller than a standard twin bed.
| Inclusions | Rates |
|---|---|
Cruise Only Terms and conditions |
$ 13100 PER PERSON |
Balcony Stateroom
Category: C Total Size: 239 sq. ft. Stateroom Size: 202 sq. ft. Veranda: 37 sq. ft. Features: Balcony Staterooms ending in 6 or 8 can accommodate a third guest in a loveseat convertible (except 7006 & 766). Stateroom 7006 (stateroom 206 sq. ft. – balcony 37 sq. ft.) features a very small bathroom with a shower only. The following staterooms vary in size and feature shower stall with no tub:
763 (stateroom 186 sq. ft. – balcony 75 sq. ft.)
764 (stateroom 188 sq. ft. – balcony 75 sq. ft.)
765 (stateroom 221 sq. ft. – balcony 74 sq. ft.)
766 (stateroom 216 sq. ft. – balcony 70 sq. ft.)
767 (stateroom 229 sq. ft. – balcony 74 sq. ft.)
Note: Loveseat beds are slightly smaller than a standard twin bed.
| Inclusions | Rates |
|---|---|
Cruise Only Terms and conditions |
$ 13670 PER PERSON |
Grand Suite
Category: GS Total Size: 529 sq. ft. Stateroom Size: 332 sq. ft. Veranda: 197 sq. ft. There are 2 suites - Paul Gauguin Suite (801), Flora Tristan Suite (802). Features: It can accommodate up to 3 guests. Includes Butler service.
Note: Loveseat beds are slightly smaller than a standard twin bed.
| Inclusions | Rates |
|---|---|
Cruise Only Terms and conditions |
$ 28530 PER PERSON |
Owner's Suite
Category: OS Total Size: 534 sq. ft. Stateroom Size: 457 sq. ft. Veranda: 77 sq. ft. It can accommodate up to 3 guests. Features: The bathroom includes a separate shower and a dressing area. Butler service.
Note: Loveseat beds are slightly smaller than a standard twin bed.
| Inclusions | Rates |
|---|---|
Cruise Only Terms and conditions |
$ 29680 PER PERSON |
Porthole Stateroom
Category: F Stateroom Size: 200 sq. ft. with Porthole Window. Features: It can accommodate a third guest in a loveseat convertible.
Note: Loveseat beds are slightly smaller than a standard twin bed.
| Inclusions | Rates |
|---|---|
Cruise Only Terms and conditions |
$ 9110 PER PERSON |
Standard / Single Stateroom
Category: CS
| Inclusions | Rates |
|---|---|
Cruise Only Terms and conditions |
$ 13670 PER PERSON |
Veranda Stateroom
Category: B Total Size: 305 sq. ft. Stateroom Size: 249 sq. ft. Veranda: 56 sq. ft. ( 7003 cabin Size 303 sq. ft. Stateroom: 256 sq. ft. Veranda: 47 sq. ft.) Includes complimentary Butler Service. B Veranda Staterooms can accommodate a third guest by adding a sofa bed. Stateroom 7003 features a shower stall with no tub and also a queen-size bed.
Note: Loveseat beds are slightly smaller than a standard twin bed.
| Inclusions | Rates |
|---|---|
Cruise Only Terms and conditions |
$ 17390 PER PERSON |
Veranda Suite
Category: A Total Size: 358 sq. ft. Stateroom Size: 300 sq. ft. Veranda: 58 sq. ft. ( 7004 cabin Size 349 sq. ft. Stateroom: 296 sq. ft. Veranda: 53 sq. ft.) There are 4 Suites available: Tahiti Suite (709), Pont Avent Suite (710), Atuona Suite (711), Arles Suite (712). Features: Veranda Suites can accommodate up to 3 guests. Veranda Suite 7004 has a queen-size bed. Includes complimentary Butler Service.
Note: Loveseat beds are slightly smaller than a standard twin bed.
| Inclusions | Rates |
|---|---|
Cruise Only Terms and conditions |
$ 23300 PER PERSON |
Window Stateroom
Category: E Stateroom Size: 200 sq. ft. with Picture Window. Features: Window Staterooms ending in 5, 6, or 8 (except 415) can accommodate a third guest in a loveseat convertible. Wheelchair-accessible stateroom (415).
Note: Loveseat beds are slightly smaller than a standard twin bed.
| Inclusions | Rates |
|---|---|
Cruise Only Terms and conditions |
$ 10530 PER PERSON |
Deck Plans
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Public Areas
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A licensed and registered doctor and nurse are on board and available for professional and emergency services, which are available at customary charges. The ship's medical center is designed to provide medical care for certain temporary illnesses and accidents, and is not intended or capable of providing ongoing treatment of pre-existing medical conditions.
For the comfort, convenience, and safety of all guests, smoking is prohibited in any enclosed dining venue and is permitted only in specifically designated outdoor smoking areas. These include the forward outdoor areas on Deck 5 (starboard and port sides), La Palette (outside area, starboard side only), and the Bar Du Soleil (starboard side only). Cigar smoking is permitted only at La Palette. Smoking is prohibited in staterooms, suites, and private balconies, and pipe smoking is not allowed anywhere on board.
Smoking Safety Notice: Guests MUST always use ashtrays provided in the designated smoking areas and never throw cigarettes overboard as they could be blown back into the ship and cause a fire.
Guests requiring a special diet, or special food items aboard the ship, must notify the Reservations Department at least eight weeks prior to their sailing date. This is particularly important if specially purchased food items are required. After boarding, please contact the Maitre d' to discuss any requirements. General dietary needs such as low-salt or low-cholesterol foods can be satisfied on board the ship simply by speaking with the dining wait staff.
For guests requiring oxygen equipment, an oxygen concentrator is the only form of oxygen equipment allowed aboard ship and must be provided by the guest. PGC wheelchairs on board are for emergency purposes only. Guests requiring a wheelchair for mobility must provide their own.
Pregnant women should consult with their doctor prior to sailing with Paul Gauguin Cruises, as there is no prenatal care on board. Paul Gauguin Cruises will not accept any guest six months (24 weeks) or more into pregnancy at the time of sailing due to the lack of neonatal care facilities on board. Pregnant guests under six months (24 weeks) must provide a doctor’s written permission prior to sailing that states she is fit to travel by sea and air (if Paul Gauguin Cruises booked their air). This must be faxed to Reservations, Attn: Special Requests-Medical at 1(425)732-7198. The fax must reference the Guest’s name, ship name, and sailing date. The permission must be dated within 30 days of the cruise departure date. The Master in conjunction with the Ship’s Doctor has the right to deny boarding if in his professional opinion there may not be adequate shoreside medical facilities available in port during their cruise.
The U.S. Dollar is the standard currency aboard The Gauguin, and you may exchange dollars for small denominations of local currency* at the reception desk. For your convenience at the time of embarkation, Paul Gauguin Cruises will request a confidential registration of an accepted credit card. The night prior to your final disembarkation from the ship, a detailed statement of your shipboard charges for onboard services and products will be delivered to your suite or stateroom. All such charges must be paid in full by cash or accepted credit card (Visa®, Mastercard®, or American Express®).
*Guests will NOT be able to exchange dollars for local currency for the following countries:
- Fiji: Fijian dollar
- Vanuatu: Vanuatu vatu
The standard electrical voltage aboard ship is 220 volts. Both 220-volt and 110-volt outlets are available in bathrooms and staterooms.
The ship is equipped with a state-of-the-art communication system. Internet access is complimentary for guests in the Owner's and Grand Suites, and available for a nominal fee for all other guests at the following rates:
- Pay-As-You-Go: $0.55 per minute
- Small Package (individual light user): $35 for 100 minutes
- Medium Package (individual heavy user): $62.50 for 250 minutes
- Large Package (family share and power user): $80 for 400 minutes
- Unlimited Daily Time Plan: $29.00 per day. The Unlimited Daily Time Plan must be purchased for the entire length of the voyage, is billed in 24-hour increments based at the time of purchase, and will automatically calculate the total price at the time of purchase.
Please note that plan upgrades are not available, and no credit is given for unused minutes. Pay-As-You-Go is available until 10PM the last night of the cruise. Time Plan minutes can be used until 10AM the following day.
Please note: Internet connectivity at sea is much different than that on land. The ship relies on satellites to connect to the Internet. A typical broadband connection at home is 20-40 times faster than what is available onboard the vessel. The connection to the ship is also shared by everyone onboard. This will also have an impact on the connection speed.
Guests are welcome to dine whenever, wherever, and with whomever they choose, during regular dining hours.
A licensed and registered doctor and nurse are on board and available for professional and emergency services, which are available at customary charges. The ship's medical center is designed to provide medical care for certain temporary illnesses and accidents, and is not intended or capable of providing ongoing treatment of pre-existing medical conditions.
Onboard laundry and valet services, including pressing and professional eco-friendly cleaning services, are available and may be arranged through your steward/stewardess. Consult the onboard price list.
You may also purchase a pre-reserved laundry package before boarding. Laundry service must be reserved in advance and will be charged to guests onboard account. Cut-off date for adding a laundry package to a booking will be 24 hours before sailing. There is no limit on items. Professional eco-friendly cleaning services and express services are not included in the package price. Cut off for laundry service will be noon the day before the last day of the cruise, at which time all items need to be received by laundry. Laundry packages cannot be purchased onboard. To request this package, please contact Paul Gauguin Cruises prior to your cruise.
Pricing is as follows (per suite, double occupancy):
2018- 7-night cruise: $129
- 10-night cruise: $189
- 11-night cruise: $199
- 14-night cruise: $249
Single occupancies are 50% of double occupancy prices.
Costs vary according to whether guests want a pressing only, laundry and pressing, or dry cleaning and pressing. For gentlemen, prices range as follows:
- Pressing: from $2 for a T-shirt to $8 for a 3-piece suit
- Laundry and pressing: from $2 for a swimsuit to $9 for a 2-piece suit
- Dry cleaning and pressing: from $3 for an undershirt to $14 for a 3-piece suit
For ladies, prices range as follows:
- Pressing: from $2 for a T-shirt to $8 for a suit
- Laundry and pressing: from $2 for a swimsuit or stockings/pantyhose to $11 for a 3-piece suit
- Dry cleaning and pressing: from $2.50 for socks to $14.50 for a suit or evening dress
A full price list is available on board.
The specially designed watersports platform turns the ship into your headquarters for all kinds of adventures on the water. It's as easy as descending to sea level and hopping aboard a windsurfer or paddleboard, or launching a kayak. The watersports equipment is also available for use while calling upon Paul Gauguin Cruises' private beaches. Guests are welcome to check out snorkeling equipment from the marina for use throughout the duration of the cruise.
The m/s Paul Gauguin offers PADI certification on board. All dives offered are guided by a professional PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) Dive Master/Instructor. Each is skilled in ensuring that you have the best dive possible, from helping you identify and improve your level of experience to seeking out the most rewarding dive locales. The Gauguin is fully equipped, including an onboard practice pool, a tank-filling station, and two inflatable dive boats with ladders. Each holds eight divers and two instructors. No tender to shore is needed; you simply leave from the marina platform of the ship and return to it after your dive, where a warm shower awaits. The dive staff will take care of all the details for you, from set-up and gearing you before you enter the water, to leading you through the deep. The only thing you have to do is breathe.
Ship Overview
| Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Year Built: | 1997 |
| Year Refurbished: | 2021 |
| Year Entered Present Fleet: | 1997 |
| Previous name: | |
| County of Registry: | The Bahamas |
| Tonnage (GRT): | 19200 |
| PAX (basis 2): | 332 |
| Max Pax (inc. Uppers): | 332 |
| Passenger Decks: | 7 |
| Number of Crew: | 217 |
| Officers' Nationality: | International |
| Cruise/Hotel Staff Nationality: | International |
| Stateroom | |
|---|---|
| Suites with balcony: | 0 |
| Suites (no balcony) | 0 |
| Ocean View with balcony | 0 |
| Ocean View (no balcony) | 0 |
| Accomodations Inside | 1 |
| Total number of accomodations in all categories | 166 |
Reviews
Ship Reviews
Cruise reviews reflect the opnions of travel editors and cruisers / readers and may not represent those of our company.
Submit Your Own Review!The staff, the setting, the food and entertainment, THE ITINERARY!
Pros: The staff, the setting, the food and entertainment, THE ITINERARY!
Cons: The ship's age and condition
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Small ship, so staff knows passengers and really looks after them. Great excursions and itinerary.
Pros: Small ship, so staff knows passengers and really looks after them. Great excursions and itinerary.
Cons: None
Review: There was a great, friendly atmosphere on board. High quality facilities. Will travel on this ship again some day.
Small ship, great staff, wonderful food, and friendly personalized service.
Pros: Small ship, great staff, wonderful food, and friendly personalized service.
Cons: excursion desk closed too often. Could have gone to more islands. Rooms are smaller than most newer ships.
Review: The cruise provided a more authentic Tahitian experience than other ships I have taken in the area. The ship is not as new or flashy as some of the newer ships, but the service and food were the best we have ever experienced on a cruise.
Excellant service from the crew/staff; great food; good accommodations; good selection of excursions.
Pros: Excellant service from the crew/staff; great food; good accommodations; good selection of excursions.
Cons: Some tours were conducted in both English and French at the same time and it made it difficult to keep up with the sightseeing. Also, see Comments for a serious problem we encountered
Review: On disembarkation day, the PG staff placed all the luggage from the ship in an area of the pier that was/is poorly protected from the weather. Unfortunately, there was a heavy rain storm that morning (no surprise there - November is the beginning of the rainy season in Tahiti) and as a consequence most of the luggage got soaked. Unless you had a hard-shell suitcase, you went on to your next destination with bags of damp/wet clothing. PG should have known better given their long experience with travel in French Polynesia.
Small ship, 5 star service. Contemporary furnishings.
Pros: Small ship, 5 star service. Contemporary furnishings.
Cons: Older ship. Could use some updating. Carpets spotty. There's quite a bit of movement once the ship is in open waters.
Review: Service and friendliness of wait, bar and cabin staff was the highlight. Spacious.
Excellent Service
Pros: Excellent Service
Cons: None
Review: I would Highly Recommend this Cruise to everyone...I see why people repeat going on the Paul Gauguin Cruise Ship.. All staff is friendly and you also make alot of new friends...
Service...food...organization...assistance
Pros: Service...food...organization...assistance
Cons: some of the entertainment...lack of electrical outlets in the room...quality of toilet paper and tissue
Review: Overall amazing! A well-oiled machine with personality. The service is top-notch with sincere smiles! Everyone is incredibly helpful!
Excellent food and service
Pros: Excellent food and service
Cons: Wifi and smart tv daily planners
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Small ship sailing, very personalized and fine food.
Pros: Small ship sailing, very personalized and fine food.
Cons: $$$$ but worth it!
Review: Just got back and we had an awesome trip. The Society Islands are like old Hawaii before it became Americanized. Remote and friendly. The Paul Gauguin is a beautiful ship with a friendly and attentive staff. They provide lots of activities both on and off the ship. Perfect cruise for active people who want to dive, snorkel and hike or if you just want to relax by the pool or enjoy the culture you can do that, too.
Great Staff and great service..
Pros: Great Staff and great service..
Cons: No Cons
Review: Would have like to have two days on Moorea island
Staff, Views, Islands, Amenities, Food
Pros: Staff, Views, Islands, Amenities, Food
Cons: Excursions
Review: Only complaint is that the excursions kept getting canceled.
amazing staff! great food. good entertainment.
Pros: amazing staff! great food. good entertainment.
Cons: not enough pool chairs
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Excellent staff, facilities & destinations
Pros: Excellent staff, facilities & destinations
Cons: need to book excursions early for the outer islands as space is limited
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The staff is outstanding. The itinerary should be on everyone's bucket list.
Pros: The staff is outstanding. The itinerary should be on everyone's bucket list.
Cons: The necessity for tendering at each port is a small inconvenience. The ship is showing its age in a few areas like some of the public bathrooms have just a sink with exposed pipes instead of a vanity with some counterspace.
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Wonderful food, great friendly crew, well-designed ship
Pros: Wonderful food, great friendly crew, well-designed ship
Cons: No Cons
Review: Excellent, relaxing cruise. Good to be on a smaller cruise ship.
Wonderful tour choices
Pros: Wonderful tour choices
Cons: No Cons
Review: Enjoyed accommodations, tours.
5-Star service evrywhere
Pros: 5-Star service evrywhere
Cons: No Cons
Review: Due to weather forecasts, our itinerary was changed without pre-boarding notice...most heard about the change via word of mouth. However, the PG Travel desk people were there to help everyone make any excursion changes for both ship & independent tours. They emailed independent tour operators & communicated all options to the passengers. We didn't miss any pre-booked tour. Even one tour refunded the $$ immediately. Service was unbelievable.
Everything!
Pros: Everything!
Cons: It rained on sea days - not enough to do.
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Activities - shore excursions well organized and the staff patient and knowledgeale
Pros: Activities - shore excursions well organized and the staff patient and knowledgeale
Cons: Did not think the food was "excellent" if compared with other 5 Star Cruise lines.
Review: Liked the idea of the Gauguins and Gauguines! Friendly and helpful and always willing to share information on their country! Bridge tour was great and impressed that the Galley tour was conducted by the Chief Chef, who recognized and came by at dinner. Missed many of the lectures as they were timed during the mornings when tours were scheduled. Tenders were well manned and prompt.
Excellent food, the day on the private motu was very nice and fun and we met alot of people that day
Pros: Excellent food, the day on the private motu was very nice and fun and we met alot of people that day
Cons: The entertainment starts late each evening and perhaps it could start a little earlier.
Review: We fell in love with the crew and how nice and accommodating they were.
Staff & Fellow cruisers - Intimate, Friendly and Personal in all regards
Pros: Staff & Fellow cruisers - Intimate, Friendly and Personal in all regards
Cons: None
Review: My wife and I were absolutely impressed with the service, stateroom accommodations, dining, breathtaking beauty and pride of Tahiti and the Tahitian people epitomized by Les Gaugines. We plan on returning for another even longer Paul Gaugin cruise within the year!! What a wonderful 2nd honeymoon they created for us. Mahalo and Maruru!
Great food great diving great service the works
Pros: Great food great diving great service the works
Cons: Can't think of any
Review: Such a great trip still beaming from this cruise I had a blast may add more later
Fantastic staff & crew, good variety of fresh food, all-inclusive except shore excursions.
Pros: Fantastic staff & crew, good variety of fresh food, all-inclusive except shore excursions.
Cons: Internet connection very slow. No magnifying make-up mirrors in the bathrooms.
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Everything was great
Pros: Everything was great
Cons: No problems w/Cruise
Review: great experience
Excellent service, outstanding food and beverage
Pros: Excellent service, outstanding food and beverage
Cons: Air conditioning, internet, small gym, no yoga or pilates possibility
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Staff, destinations, food, the smaller ship, great lecturers on board and how organized everybody was on the ship. It was a real plus to have free drinks of all kinds and to have the gratuities pre-paid.
Pros: Staff, destinations, food, the smaller ship, great lecturers on board and how organized everybody was on the ship. It was a real plus to have free drinks of all kinds and to have the gratuities pre-paid.
Cons: The only negative was some upholstery in the cabins and out on the back of the pool deck needed to be replaced, The other comment that kept coming up was that all clients felt thet the inter-net charges should be absorbed into the cost of the cruise instead of being charged for separately. With the service being rather slow, we did not feel that it was cost effective.
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Small ship, personal service, fantastic itinerary, relaxed atmosphere
Pros: Small ship, personal service, fantastic itinerary, relaxed atmosphere
Cons: Sparse shopping and dining options on the islands themselves; expensive onshore as well
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Very little ship traffic in that part of the world
Pros: Very little ship traffic in that part of the world
Cons: Expensive
Review: If you love islands, this is a wonderful cruise for you. Loved to finally see the remote Marquesas Islands. Not a lot of swimming there, but we visited archeological sites and shopped for the unique art and jewelry. The ship had three good speakers, one of which is an expert on pacific island culture and archeology. There are also several young Island Entertainers called the Gauguins and Gauguines who dance and host many events onboard. Once on an island there are many excursions to choose from if you want some activity or you can just walk around. The ship carries about 300 passengers and is very comfortable. Sometimes we were alone on the stern watching the blue blue ocean go by. There is never a feeling of being crowded and several restaurants to choose from. Part of the Itinerary goes to several of the Society Islands and they and their people are all so beautiful. Its easy to fly to Tahiti and things there seem safe and small. It was like going back in time 100 years. The boat is not formal and it is easy to meet people. The boat is very clean and our maid cleaned our room several times a day. We don't drink but all the drinks are free. There is an afternoon tea everyday at 4pm. So many perks! There is a spa, gym, boutique, and small pool.
excellent way to see French Polynesia with overnight stays
Pros: excellent way to see French Polynesia with overnight stays
Cons: only suggestion, update cabin furniture and bathroom fixtures.
Review: No Review
Small ship, which fits with sailing in this area, with wonderful service and cuisine.. The criuise line has sailed in these waters for so many years that they everything totally in control and organized
Pros: Small ship, which fits with sailing in this area, with wonderful service and cuisine.. The criuise line has sailed in these waters for so many years that they everything totally in control and organized
Cons: None really
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Excellent Staff and Service
Pros: Excellent Staff and Service
Cons: Sometimes difficult to get reservations at Specialty Restaurants
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