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Kathleen from Plenty of Sunshine Travel met with Vicky from Paul Gauguin Cruises for this week's episode.
They hold the title of the longest deployment of a vessel in one area! They have relationships with the tour operators in the areas they visit. They are the ones that can get you into the heart of the areas you are visiting.
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The French Polynesia is closer than you think!
To Papeete, Tahiti
from Los Angeles (LAX): 8 hours (non-stop)
Tokyo: 11 hours (non-stop)
Paris: : 21 hours
Honolulu: 5 hours (non-stop)
Auckland: 5 hours (non-stop)
Sydney is 7 hours
The secret to their success is how close they get you to the islands. Their ship has a shallow draft, and you can get up much closer to the island than the other ships that visit this area. This ship was built for Tahiti.
Many destinations will be tendered, so being on a small ship is a very fast way to get ashore! No line ups with Paul Gauguin.
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We touched on all of the restaurants onboard. Lots of great options with local food whenever possible!
Paul Gauguin has watersports equipment available for you to use free of charge - including Kayaking, paddleboards and Snorkel gear. You will be able to enjoy the crystal clear water this way! You can also get your PADI licence while onboard and swim with a certified diver.
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Paul Gauguin has a private beach experience in Bora Bora! This is a highlight of every guest!
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We then touched on the itineraries.
7 nights Tahiti & the Society Islands.
Bora Bora, Taha's (Motu Mahana), Huahine, Moorea, Papeete and Tahiti.
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10 nights Society Islands & Tuamotus
Rangiroa, Bora Bora, Huahine, Taha'a, [Motu Mahana], Moorea, Fakarava, Papeete, Tahiti.
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11 nights Cook Islands & Society Islands.
Bora Bora, Taha'a, [Motu Mahanal, Moorea, Papeete, Tahiti, Aitutaki, Rarotonga.
14 nights Marquesas, Tuamotus & Society Islands
Hiva Oa, Nukn lliva, Tahuata, Fato lliva, Bora Bora, Huahine, Taha'a [Motu Mahana], Moorea, Papeete, Fakarava, Tahiti
14 nights Fiji, Tonga, Cook & Society Islands (Or reverse!)
Bora Bora, Taha'a, [Motu Mahana], Papeete, Tahiti, Moorea, Aitutaki, Lautoka, Savusavu, Vava'u, Lautoka Savusavu, Vava'u, Suva, Bega Islands.
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16 nights Crossing Melanesia: Australia to Fii
Renoa, Bali Komodo Island, Dili, Guadalcanal, Espiritu Santo, VANUAIL, Port Vik, SOLOMON ISLANDS, Lautoka.
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You can also fill out this simple form https://bit.ly/3mxFUNd, and I will get back to you.
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Kathleen from Plenty of Sunshine Travel met with Vicky from Paul Gauguin Cruises for this week's episode.
They hold the title of the longest deployment of a vessel in one area! They have relationships with the tour operators in the areas they visit. They are the ones that can get you into the heart of the areas you are visiting.
.
The French Polynesia is closer than you think!
To Papeete, Tahiti
from Los Angeles (LAX): 8 hours (non-stop)
Tokyo: 11 hours (non-stop)
Paris: : 21 hours
Honolulu: 5 hours (non-stop)
Auckland: 5 hours (non-stop)
Sydney is 7 hours
The secret to their success is how close they get you to the islands. Their ship has a shallow draft, and you can get up much closer to the island than the other ships that visit this area. This ship was built for Tahiti.
Many destinations will be tendered, so being on a small ship is a very fast way to get ashore! No line ups with Paul Gauguin.
.
We touched on all of the restaurants onboard. Lots of great options with local food whenever possible!
Paul Gauguin has watersports equipment available for you to use free of charge - including Kayaking, paddleboards and Snorkel gear. You will be able to enjoy the crystal clear water this way! You can also get your PADI licence while onboard and swim with a certified diver.
.
Paul Gauguin has a private beach experience in Bora Bora! This is a highlight of every guest!
.
We then touched on the itineraries.
7 nights Tahiti & the Society Islands.
Bora Bora, Taha's (Motu Mahana), Huahine, Moorea, Papeete and Tahiti.
.
10 nights Society Islands & Tuamotus
Rangiroa, Bora Bora, Huahine, Taha'a, [Motu Mahana], Moorea, Fakarava, Papeete, Tahiti.
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11 nights Cook Islands & Society Islands.
Bora Bora, Taha'a, [Motu Mahanal, Moorea, Papeete, Tahiti, Aitutaki, Rarotonga.
14 nights Marquesas, Tuamotus & Society Islands
Hiva Oa, Nukn lliva, Tahuata, Fato lliva, Bora Bora, Huahine, Taha'a [Motu Mahana], Moorea, Papeete, Fakarava, Tahiti
14 nights Fiji, Tonga, Cook & Society Islands (Or reverse!)
Bora Bora, Taha'a, [Motu Mahana], Papeete, Tahiti, Moorea, Aitutaki, Lautoka, Savusavu, Vava'u, Lautoka Savusavu, Vava'u, Suva, Bega Islands.
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16 nights Crossing Melanesia: Australia to Fii
Renoa, Bali Komodo Island, Dili, Guadalcanal, Espiritu Santo, VANUAIL, Port Vik, SOLOMON ISLANDS, Lautoka.
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You can also fill out this simple form https://bit.ly/3mxFUNd, and I will get back to you.
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