Not up to expectations
Paul Gauguin Cruise Review to South Pacific
11 Night Cook Islands & Society Islands (Papeete Roundtrip)
Sail date: May 30, 2015
Ship: Paul Gauguin
Cabin type: Balcony
Cabin number: 739
Traveled as: Couple
Reviewed: 9 years ago
Review summary
For years I had thought of the Paul Gauguin as "top tier" and had longed for the opportunity to sail on her. That opportunity came this year when they offered a tremendous promotion. Given that we got a very good rate, the cruise was acceptable but it would have been disappointing had we paid full fare. The crew was great the first 9 (of 11) days but something must have happened because many definitely had attitudes (that once bordered on surly) the last two days. The ship is immaculately clean and well maintained but food (particularly dinner) did not measure up to luxury ship standards. Entertainment was okay but not compelling. The lack of any female servers in the restaurants and lounges was noted by several guests. For some reason, although we were in mild to medium seas, the ship seemed to have more motion than we have experienced on other ships of similar size in heavier seas. And a final complaint for any ship (PG included) that employs a photographer for revenue purposes: they are intrusive and the constant flashes going off all over the restaurant does little for the ambiance of a romantic meal.
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Unless they improve, don't pay full price
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5 Comments
glomarrone 9 years ago
I, too, have always considered this cruise line to be top of the line. I never cruised it because of high prices. They do offer great itineraries. Perhaps there was a serious reason for the crew's demeanor to change so dramatically. Too bad that the passengers had to suffer through it. I hope that your next cruise is a happier one for you.