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Designed specifically for Polynesia, the “Paul Gauguin” is a deluxe
vessel offering small-ship luxury to just 320 guests. Flawless, friendly
service from a European- trained staff emulates the delightfully
unhurried and unregimented Polynesian way of life. Spacious,
ocean-view staterooms, half with balconies or verandahs, open to
sweet-scented tropical breezes and lush island vistas. Each features
queen or twin beds, marble-appointed bath, closed-circuit television and
VCR. Fine Continental and French cuisine is served on an open-seating
basis in two restaurants.
The 7-night cruise departs Tahiti Saturday evening and includes
visits to Raiatea, Taha’a, Bora Bora and Moorea before returning to
Tahiti for disembarkation the following Saturday.
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Itinerary/Schedule - 7 Nights Society
Islands |
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Day |
Port |
Arrive |
Depart |
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Sat |
Papeete/Tahiti |
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10:00 pm |
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Sun |
Raiatea |
11:00 am |
6:00 pm |
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Mon |
Taha'a |
9:00 am |
5:00 pm |
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Tue |
Bora Bora |
9:00 am |
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Wed |
Bora Bora |
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6:00 pm |
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Thu |
Moorea |
12:00 noon |
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Fri |
Moorea |
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6:00 pm |
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Fri |
Papeete/Tahiti |
9:00 pm |
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Sat |
Papeete/Tahiti |
Disembark |
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Ship Information
- Most luxurious ship to sail in Tahiti on a year-round basis
- Only 330 guests
- Crew to guest ratio of 1 to 1.5
- All oceanview accommodations, more than 50% with balconies
- Space to guest ratio of nearly 60, one of the highest of any ship
serving the North American market
- All onboard gratuities included
- Complimentary beverages including soft drinks, hot beverages and
select wines and spirits served throughout the ship
- Butler service and in-suite/stateroom bar setup upon embarkation in
higher categories
- Refrigerator replenished daily with soft drinks, beer and bottled
water
- State-of-the-art retractable watersports marina
- Onboard dive program
- Onboard lecture program
- Two elegant restaurants and one pool-side grill, all with
open-seating dining
- Well-being and vegetarian selections and special dietetic menus upon
request
- WiFi hotspots throughout the ship
- Complimentary 24-hour room service
- Complimentary in-room dining
- Complimentary in-room movie channels and movies available
The Cabins
All oceanview staterooms and suites (more than 50% with private
balconies) that feature temperature control, queen-size bed (a limited
number can have twin-bed configuration), spacious bath with full-size
bathtub and shower*, Anichini linens and feather down duvets, Anichini
robes and cotton slippers, luxurious bath products, hair dryer, TV, CD
player, personal safe, a refrigerator replenished daiy with soft drinks,
beer and bottled water, and more!
Owner's Suites, Grand Suites and Category A Suites feature DVD
players. There is one wheelchair accessible stateroom, and select
staterooms can accommodate three guests. In Categories B and above,
guests also enjoy Butler service and an in-suite bar setup with a
selection of fine wines and liquors.
Dining Options
Paul Gauguin's restaurants are designed to complement and
enhance the dining experience, not overwhelm it. Dining is unhurried and
relaxed - you may enjoy the pleasures of the table without the
regimentation of assigned seating or having to rush through your
dessert. Here, the constraints of formal wear, tuxedos and ties are
forgotten and the only dress code is relaxed and country-club casual.
Select wines and spirits are served with dinner, or you may select an
alternative vintage available for purchase from the wine cellar. During
normal dining hours, you may choose from the restaurants' menus and
enjoy dinner in your stateroom or suite. A special 24-hour room service
menu is also available.
L'Etoile: Enjoy fine French cuisine with a Polynesian accent amid
the classic furnishings and fluted shell lighting reminiscent of one of
the refined dining establishments in Paris. Here delectable cuisine is
artfully presented and guests receive the most diligent attention.
Sample L'Etoile Menus:
Dinner
Dessert
La Veranda: La
Veranda on Paul Gauguin - The French Restaurant inspired by Le
Cordon Bleu. In both reality and the popular imagination no other
country has approached France in terms of elevating its cuisine to a
high art form. In spite of new trends and dietary habits, tradition
still plays a major role in the French kitchen. Le Cordon Bleu Chefs
have created a menu for La Veranda not merely to explore the culinary
highways and byways of France but to provide you with an extraordinary
dining experience that captures the very essence of the country. The
menu is artfully assembled to take you on a culinary journey from
Provence to the Normandy and from Alsace to the Valley of the Loire. To
accommodate our guest's taste buds and health concerns, Le Cordon Bleu
created lighter sauces and vegetarian options. In perhaps no other
country in the world does food and wines complement each other as
fittingly as they do in France. This symbiotic relationship between the
culinary and oenological arts is no mere accident. As wine styles
evolved in areas like Burgundy, Bordeaux and the Valley of the Loire,
regional cuisine evolved to match them. As our chefs take you on a grand
culinary tour of the best of contemporary French cuisine you will have
an opportunity to try the complimentary wines that make such a
harmonious match with dishes. Dinner reservations are required in La
Veranda. Sample La Veranda Menu:
Dinner
Le Grill: Greet the
sun with a buffet breakfast at Le Grill. Or enjoy lunch by the pool on a
choice of grilled favorites, salads and fresh tropical fruits. At night
Le Grill is transformed into a cozy indoor/outdoor restaurant serving
grilled specialties in a more casual atmosphere. Sample Le Grill Menu:
Dinner
Entertainment
In the evening, spirits are very much alive as guests enjoy Polynesian
performances, dancing, cabaret singers, a casino and the warm
camaraderie of fellow guests sharing the Paul Gauguin's highly
personal, undiluted experience of French Polynesia.
Le Grand Salon: Watch spectacular performances, such as an electrifying Polynesian show
featuring the arts of the islands in the main lounge. One night it might
be the soaring acappella harmonies of himene songs. Another might
feature a thrilling performance of ote'a - a complex line dance
accompanied by drums telling the ancestral legends of the Polynesian
people. Later in your cruise, you'll have a chance to learn how to dance
in true Polynesian style from our wonderful Gauguines performers. Casino and Piano Bar:
On any evening, pulses run high in the Le Casino. Or when refreshments
are in order, the Piano Bar provides a warmly relaxing environment.
La Palette Lounge:
Sing along at the piano bar in this spectacular observation lounge atop
the ship. At night it's transformed into a romantic nightclub where a
chanteuse sings the Parisian blues and couples sway on the
indoor/outdoor dance floor.
For the cruiseschedule, see the Cruise Calender 2007
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