PAUL GAUGUIN CRUISES
7-DAY TAHITI AND SOCIETY ISLANDS
For years, going on the Paul Gauguin Cruise through French Polynesia has been a dream of mine.
While we live in a paradise called Hawaii, something told me that I needed to see more of Polynesia and learn more about the Islands of Polynesia. I had read about the small Paul Gauguin Cruise Ship and really wanted to experience the Islands on this ship and not a mega ship cruising with thousands of passengers. The Gauguin carries around 300 passengers so it is uncrowded, relaxed and a bit more upscale than the larger ships. Service aboard the ship is excellent with around 90% of the crew being from the Philippines. The Filipino staff learns your name and preferences quickly and when they see you they call you by name and ask if you would like your favorite drink. I have a habit of leaving the cabin around 45 minutes before my girls prior to dinner. This gives them privacy to get ready for the evening while I relax with a cocktail. On the Paul Gauguin, I usually hit the Piano Bar of if the weather were good outside the Le Palette Lounge. At the Piano Bar I would show up and be greeted by name and my favorite drink would be delivered in seconds. Should my glass go down a bit the waiter was there to refill it again and again. We had a super Cabin Attendant who greeted us by name every time she encountered us and always asked how we are doing and if we needed anything. This gal was bright and bubbly and also doubled as a lead singer for the Cruise Ship evening performance. Wow could she sing. Incredible. We usually awoke around 8:00 am and then enjoyed a light breakfast at the La Veranda Restaurant on Deck 6. We were greeted by name here and after the first day they knew if we liked coffee or cappuccino and would offer it or just bring it. Breakfast is by order or buffet here. The buffet includes, fruits, pastries, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, cereal, toasts/bagels, yogurt and the other staples of breakfast. I would normally eat some fruit along with cottage cheese and order a half order of Eggs Benedict. The first day I ordered a full order and it was just too much. Breakfast and coffee was followed by hitting our tours on the various Islands. Believe me they were amazing experiences. Upon arrival back to the ship each day we would relax and order up a snack via room service or go up to the small buffet on the pool deck. Then it was dinner around 8:00 pm and then enjoy the evening show. We enjoyed most of the meals on the Paul Gauguin but did not think the food was the best. It is good and there are some nice selections. All of your wine, beer, soda and cocktails are included aboard the Paul Gauguin. This is great because you never have to pull out your room card and get a charge for drinks. I enjoyed champagne and wine each day aboard the ship and found the selections of wines offered to be excellent. There is not much to do aboard the ship. There is a gym and spa along with a small pool. This turned out to be ok because we were out all day swimming or taking tours. My free time on the ship was spent up on the 8th floor deck in the back of the ship. Relaxing little space and absolutely beautiful when the weather was warm and clear. The stops we made were awesome with Moorea, Bora Bora and Motu Mahana being our favorites but all were fantastic. Highly recommend this cruise.
Links to our Ports of Call below;
OUR ARRIVAL ON THE PAUL GAUGUIN
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| PAUL GAUGUIN DOCKED IN THE PAPEETE HARBOR IN TAHITI |
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| VIEW OF PAPEETE FROM OUR STATEROOM |
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| LEAVING PAPEETE FOR OUR POLYNESIAN ADVENTURE |
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| PAUL GAUGUIN 7-DAY TAHITI AND SOCIETY ISLANDS CRUISE SCHEDULE |
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| MAP OF FRENCH POLYNESIA |
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| PAUL GAUGUIN HOLDS ONLY 320 PASSENGERS |
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| BALCONY STATEMROOM IS A BIT TIGHT |
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| ENTRANCE TO STATEROOM |
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| ROOM FOR THREE OF US WITH SMALL COUCH OPENING UP TO A BED |
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| FRESH FRUIT DAILY AND MY DAUGHTER ATE HALF THE APPLE BEFORE I TOOK THIS PIC |
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| REFRESMENT AND STORAGE CENTER WITH SMALL TELEVISION |
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| REFRIGERATOR STOCKED DAILY AND ALL DRINKS INCLUDED IN THE CRUISE PRICE |
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| SMALL SAFE FOR VALUABLES, PASSPORT, WATCHES AND WALLET |
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| TWO SMALL CLOSETS AND MAKE UP DESK |
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| ROBES AND SLIPPERS INSIDE THE CLOSET |
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| BATHROOM WAS SMALL BUT FINE FOR THIS CRUISE |
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| SHOWER AND TUB |
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| THE COMPLIMENTARY BAGS REALLY CAME IN HANDY FOR SHORE EXCURSIONS |
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| DECK 6 HALLWAY INCLUDES SOME PAINTINGS AND ARTIFACTS |
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| PHOTOS OF PAUL GAUGUIN CAN BE FOUND AROUND THE SHIP |
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| LOVED THE PHOTOS OF GAUGUIN |
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| GAUGUIN AT TWENTY YEARS OLD |
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| SOME ORIGINAL DRAWINGS ABOARD THE SHIP |
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| RARE PHOTOS OF GAUGUIN |
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| ORIGINAL DRAWINGS |
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| SIGNED PRINTS |
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| SELF PORTRAIT |
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| GAUGUIN IN POLYNESIA |
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| POOL DECK |
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| POOL DECK IS COMFORTABLE WITH A BAR |
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| POOL BAR IS OPEN AND ALL THE DRINKS ARE INCLUDED IN YOUR CRUISE |
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| LE PALLETE LOUNGE IN BACK OF SHIP |
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| NICE BAR THAT OPENS TO THE OUTSIDE DECK WHEN WEATHER IS PERMITTING |
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| NOT A BAD PLACE TO RELAX |
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| OUTDOOR DINING OFF THE MAIN RESTAURANT LA VERANDA |
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| SMALL LIBRARY, GYM, SPA AND DVD COLLECTION ABOARD THE SHIP |
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| SMALL PIANO BAR WITH A GREAT PIANIST NAMED ALEX |
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| PIANO BAR HAD A GREAT STAFF |
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| EVENING SNACKS IN THE PIANO BAR |
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| A SNACK BEFORE DINNER |
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| PAINTINGS IN THE PIANO BAR ARE FOR SALE. WHERE ARE THE GAUGUIN PRINTS I THOUGHT |
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| THE CASINO IS TINY |
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| ONE BLACK JACK TABLE AND ONE ROULETTE TABLE ALONG WITH A DOZEN SLOTS MACHINES |
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| ENJOY BREAKFAST IN YOUR STATEROOM |
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| MADE TO ORDER BREAKFAST SERVED IN YOUR STATEROOM WHEN YOU WANT IT |
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| ENTRANCE TO LA VERANDA RESTAURANT |
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| BREAKFAST MENU AT LA VERANDA |
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| EGGS BENEDICT IS MY BREAKFAST FAVORITE |
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| ROOM SERVICE MENU |
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| PAUL GAUGUIN ROOM SERVICE MENU IS GOOD |
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| FRESH FRUIT PLATTER |
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| CHOCOLATE MOUSSE |
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| ROAST BEEF SANDWICH |
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| PROSCUITTO DI PARMA |
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| STEAK SANDWICH |
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CHEESE BURGER
FINE DINING ABOARD THE PAUL GAUGUIN |
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| FINE DINING ABOARD THE PAUL GAUGUIN |
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| L ETOILE RESTAURANT MENU |
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| CRISP VEGETABLE SPRING ROLLS |
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| PROSCUITTO DI MANZO AL CAPRINO |
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| MAHI MAHI AND TUNA SASHIMI - THIS WAS THE BEST SASHIMI EVER!!!! |
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| ROASTED CHICKEN BREAST |
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| LOCAL YELLOW FIN TUNA |
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| PASTA BOLOGNESE |
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| DESSERT MENU |
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| ROCKY ROAD ICE CREAM |
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| LA VERANDA MENU |
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| SO MUCH GOOD FOOD! |
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| SEARED FOIE GRAS ATOP TUNA SASHIMI |
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| DUO OF ESCARGOT WITH MUSHROOMS AND EGG |
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| MIX THE EGG WITH THE ESCARGOT |
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| YELLOW FIN TUNA CARPACCIO |
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| CHILLED TOMATO SOUP WITH SHIRMP |
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| CREAM OF MUSHROOM SOUP WAS FANTASTIC |
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| ROASTED LAMB |
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| TRUFFLE AND MUSHROOM RISOTTO |
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GRILLED TENDERLOIN OF BEEF
LE GRILL RESTAURANT ON THE POOL DECK |
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| LE GRILL MENU |
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| LE GRILL MAIN COURSES AND DESSERTS |
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| FRESH BREADS WITH BUTTER |
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| PAN SEARED CRAB CAKES |
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| HAWAIIAN STYLE AHI POKE |
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| COCONUT SHRIMP |
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| CUCUMBER AND DAIKON |
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| CAESAR SALAD |
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| CHICKEN CHOW MEIN |
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| POLYNESIAN STEAK |
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| GRILLED LOCAL FRESH FISH |
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| MANGO CHOCOLATE MOUSSE |
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| FIVE SPICED CHOCOLATE FONDANT |
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| L ETOILE RESTAURANT MENU |
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| DELICIOUS MENU ABOARD THE PAUL GAUGUIN |
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| SEARED AHI TUNA |
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| LASAGNA |
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| SUGAR FREE CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE - YUCK! |
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BANANA BOAT
LUNCH AT LE GRILL |
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| LE GRILL LUNCH BUFFET |
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| SELECTIONS OF COLD AND WARM APPETIZERS, SALADS AND ENTREES |
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| CHICKEN, FISH AND SALAD FOR LUNCH |
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| PAUL GAUGUIN CHRISTMAS MENU |
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| CHRISTMAS MENU DID NOT DISAPPOINT AND WAS DELICIOUS |
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| TRADITIONAL ONION SOUP |
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| FOIS GRAS TERRINE |
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| GRILLED PEAR AND BLUE CHEESE SALAD |
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| BROILED LOBSTER TAIL WITH SHIRMP AND SCALLOP STUFFING |
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| BLACK ANGUS TENDERLOIN WITH FOIE GRAS |
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| ROAST CHRISTMAS TURKEY WITH GRAVY |
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| LA VERANDA DING ROOM |
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| BACK TO LA VERANDA FOR DINNER |
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| ALL OF YOUR CHAMPAGNE AND WINE IS INCLUDED IN THE CRUISE PRICE |
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| FOIS GRAS WITH TUNA |
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| TUNA CARPACCIO |
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| MUSHROOM SOUP WAS AGAIN AWESOME |
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| GREEN ASPARAGUS SALAD |
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| GRILLED TENDERLOIN OF BEEF |
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| ROASTED LAMB |
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| BROILED SHRIMP WITH VEGETABLES |
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| TRUFFLE AND MUSHROOM RISOTTO |
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| FRESH FRUIT WITH WARM WHITE CHOCOLATE |
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| A FINISHING TOUCH TO DINNER |
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| PAUL GAUGUIN TAHITIAN DINNER |
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| TAHITIAN DINNER SPECIALTIES AND DESSERTS |
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| OVEN ROASTED TOFU |
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| PUMPKIN GNOCCHI |
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| LEEWARD ISLAND BOUILLON SOUP |
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| MIXED GREEN SALAD WITH CUCUMBER AND TOMATO |
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| SEAFOOD BROCHETTE OF SHRIMP AND SCALLOPS |
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| GRILLED MAHI MAHI |
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| GRILLED MARINATED VEAL |
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| WARM CHOCOLATE FONDANT |
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| PAUL GAUGUIN SHOWROOM |
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| GREAT TAHITIAN DANCE SHOW CLOSED OUT OUR CRUISE |
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| SUNSET FROM THE PAUL GAUGUIN |
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| HEADING BACK TO PAPEETE WAS SAD. WANTED TO STAY ANOTHER WEEK |
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| ABSOLUTELY LOVED OUR PAUL GAUGUIN CRUISE! |
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