Really enjoyed the whole cruise, excellent time

Paul Gauguin Cruise Review to South Pacific - Tahiti

Cruises: 2-3 cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 74

Overall rating:

5 out of 5
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Paul Gauguin

11 Night Cook Islands & Society Islands (Papeete Roundtrip)

Sail date: January 18, 2020

Ship: Paul Gauguin

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 621

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 4 years ago

Review summary

This was a great cruise and a memorable experience. I'll recommend to almost anyone. Love the location, the people, the ship and the activities.

Embarkation

5 out of 5
Easy to get on and get cabin and luggage

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
Food was excellent, enough variety. Was surprised all drinks were included (including alcohol) which was a big plus. Dining room options were good, able to eat in all three multiple times. Breakfast/lunch were great too. Lots to choose, flexible menus

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5
Many choices for excursions although some got cancelled. They were flexible with last minute changes. Pool was good (although they could use a few umbrellas), gym was smaller than desired but had good equipment. Steam room was nice. Wish they had a jacuzzi

Entertainment

5 out of 5
Lots of shows, crew show was the best, professional dancers were fun, gaunines shows were good too. Santa rosa band was decent.

Children's Programs

Did not take part in any program

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
Service was excellent all round, including the stewardess, the dining rooms. Very helpful. I really give a shout out to Darryl, William, Allen, Flo and John Paul - all excellent!

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
Nice layout, convenient elevators and bathrooms, always clean.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
I liked our cabin. Good location, nice balcony, Bed was good. Always had fruit and beverages. Size was good

Ship tip

Get involved in the activites; lots to choose from

Ports of call

Papeete, Tahiti

5 out of 5
Central location of ship, did a tour of the island, close to airport

Huahine, French Polynesia

5 out of 5
Pretty island, Did island tour and snorkeling, eels, pearls.

Aitutaki, Cook Islands Did not visit port

Bad weather prevented us from going ashore

Rarotonga, Cook Islands Did not visit port

Bad weather prevented us from going ashore. I would of thought we could of avoided this island since the forecast was known.

Bora Bora, French Polynesia

5 out of 5
OMG, so beautiful. Did snorkeling and scuba diving, plus island tour. Amazing!

Taha'A, Society Islands

5 out of 5
Also did a snorkeling adventure, didn't actually get on this island. Beach party was great

Moorea, French Polynesia

5 out of 5
So beautiful! Did scuba diving and dolphin watching

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
Easy, they allowed us to stay until noon, including lunch. Thanks!
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3 Comments

cruisereckoning    4 years ago

Glad you enjoyed

Cruiserike0322    4 years ago

Glad you loved it

RelleCruz    4 years ago

Enjoyed your review, sounds great!