My family and I are very experienced travelers. I have traveled for all my adult life. Generally, we travel independently to the less tamed parts of the world. We have experienced roughing it to luxury accomodations. When it comes to cruising we have been on a number of lines over the years. I am not a big fan of cruising, rather I use it as a hotel to see places where it is not practical to travel by land.

Paul Gauguin cruise is not inexpensive but... compared to land accomodations in the Society Islands it is a downright bargain (compared with a hotel room only)!

From the moment we arrived at the dock I knew we were in for something very different. No crouds, very caring and friendly crew. We were immediately "processed", given ID cards, photographed, and given a glass of champagne. Our cabin was roughly the size of other ships we have been on but was elegantly appointed in wood and mirrors. Bathroom had a combo tub/shower. There is a minibar that is constantly refilled at no charge. There is a small LCD TV in the room with lots of first run movies. If that is not enough there are free DVD "rentals". Read more