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| MS Paul Gaugin |
One of my best
ever holidays was a 7 day cruise around the Tahitian islands on the MS Paul
Gaugin. Talk about 6 star luxury. It was a smaller sized ship – about 300
passengers. The itinerary was very
leisurely. Just tootling between various
islands – going on little excursions.
The staff had
both the big and little things right.
When onshore, you knew that if you went back to the wharf you would find
a crew member in a little marquee ready to give you an ice cool drink. Very refreshing in the heat.
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| Platform at rear of MS Paul Gaugin for launching water sports |
The food was
great on board. I didn’t use it but
there was 24 hour free room service.
Your cabin was also stocked with beers and spirits of your choice at no
extra charge. The crew were spectacular –
friendly without being obsequious. The
ship perfectly designed for the itinerary – I wouldn’t want to go out into the
really open sea on it – since I suspect it would have rolled but it was just
fine. There is a marina at the rear of
the ship which they lower as a platform for kayaking, snorkelling, scuba
etc. The best day was probably on the
private motu (island) where you arrived to see guys walking around in the water
towing a floating bar from which they were doling out fruit cocktails.
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| Floating bar on private island day |
