Luxury Tahiti Cruise: Paul Gauguin Cruises The delightfully informal, unhurried and unregimented way of life of Polynesia is emulated on board. A visit to the ship's Fare Tahiti Gallery, featuring Polynesian art and artifacts, will introduce you to the islands' colorful heritage. The pool invites you to an early morning dip while you can enjoy a full range of complimentary watersports at the state-of-the-art retractable watersports platform. Spacious, all-oceanview suites and staterooms, nearly 70% with balconies All onboard gratuities included Complimentary beverages including select wines and spirits, soft drinks, bottled water and hot beverages served throughout the ship In-suite bar setup and butler service in categories B and above Complimentary 24-hour room service Refrigerator replenished daily with soft drinks, beer and bottled water Space ratio of 58 – among the highest at sea Complimentary use of our exclusive, private white sand beach in Bora Bora with bar service, volleyball, and great snorkeling. Complimentary day on our private islet, Motu Mahana—off the coast of Taha'a featuring snorkeling, watersports, barbecue with full bar service, and Polynesian hospitality. Watersports Platform Watersports are a highlight of the Polynesian experience. The ship's small size allows it to navigate in shallow lagoons and narrow channels where larger ships may not sail. With the specially designed retractable watersports platform, guests may descend to sea level where they can conveniently hop aboard a windsurfer, launch a kayak, try a little waterskiing or set out for a SCUBA diving expedition. A scuba certification program is offered on board.
Other Diversions Play table tennis on deck. Shop for a flower-splashed pareu top to wear to the pool party in the duty-free boutique, or take a lesson in the technique of paddling an outrigger canoe. A wide selection of books is available in the Reading Gallery, and videotapes may be rented at the Reception Area on a complimentary basis. 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. 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. 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. Staff & Services The 1 to 1.5 service ratio assures you the highest level of personal attention. You'll notice it in the way the Maitre d' remembers your name, in the extra personal attention you receive from the divemaster when you're learning to scuba and in the warmth of your stewardess' "bonjour" as she places a perfect ripe mango in your fruit basket. Yet surprisingly gratuities are never expected. 24-Hour Room Service A special 24-hour room service menu is available. During normal dining hours, you may also order from L'Etoile Restaurant and enjoy dinner in your suite. Communications Guests can make telephone calls directly from their suite or stateroom. Fax messages are received and sent through the reception desk. There are two computers and a printer in the Card Room. Internet and Wireless access is available. Spa & Fitness The Carita Spa on the Paul Gauguin is a one-of-a-kind sanctuary of peace and tranquility. Created by the legendary Carita sisters of Paris who treated celebrated patrons such as Catherine Deneuve and Paloma Picasso, Carita Spa guests can indulge in an extensive list of exclusive beautifying services as well as the latest regimens of health and revitalization therapies. This ship is also equipped with a health club outfitted with the latest machines for fitness training. Carita Spa & Beauty Salon Paul Gauguin guests have access to Carita Spa, one of the most exclusive land-based spa operations in the world. With its unrivalled approach to spa and beauty, services are tailored uniquely to the needs of each individual. Aboard our ships, Carita Spas are a heavenly escape into a secluded realm of supreme tranquility. Designed as a luxurious refuge from everyday stresses, our Carita Spas combine the art of gentle pampering with an extensive range of physical regimens including health and revitalization. This upscale spa, whose patented techniques flow from its Parisian heritage, was founded with a single aim: to unveil "the touch of charm inside everyone with made-to-measure solutions." The Carita approach couples pleasure with effectiveness, sophistication with simplicity and research with the expertise of highly trained beauty therapists, hairdressers and nail technicians. Treatments includ Pro-Lift skin care therapies, Renvateur exfoliating process, massage, thalassotherapy, reflexology, aromatherapy, body wraps, facials and beauty treatments. Call Unforgettable Honeymoons: The Tahiti Honeymoon Cruise Specialists Toll free 888 343 6413 What is included in the cruise fare? Spacious, all-oceanview suites and staterooms, nearly 70% with balconies All onboard gratuities included Complimentary beverages including select wines and spirits, soft drinks, bottled water and hot beverages served throughout the ship In-suite bar setup and butler service in categories B and above Complimentary 24-hour room service Refrigerator replenished daily with soft drinks, beer and bottled water Space ratio of 58 – among the highest at sea Complimentary use of our exclusive, private white sand beach in Bora Bora with bar service, volleyball, and great snorkeling. Complimentary day on our private islet, Motu Mahana—off the coast of Taha'a featuring snorkeling, watersports, barbecue with full bar service, and Polynesian hospitality.
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