mOTU mOHANA

Paul GauGuIn CruISeS : m / s PAUL GAUGUIN

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Year-round dePartureS

7-nIGht CruISe from $ 3,995 uSd + $ 139 taxeS / PerSon ( including roundtrip airfare from Los Angeles )

BLOOdy mARy ’ s

on the ship

Paul Gauguin is the undisputed king of the seas in French Polynesia . The cruise line has just one ship , purposebuilt with an onboard marina to sail year-round through the turquoise lagoons near Tahiti , Bora Bora and Fiji . Housing 332 passengers , the m / s Paul Gauguin offers laid-back hospitality with a largely Polynesian crew . The almost-all-inclusive pricing includes onboard gratuities and all beverages , including select wines and spirits . Canadian residents save 10 to 25 percent on standard fares throughout 2018 and 2019 . AMA members also receive a $ 100 USD / person onboard credit on select sailings .

taste of the toWn

Bora Bora is better known for beaches than city life , but a visit to Viatape , the island ’ s largest town , promises some tasty diversions . At Bloody Mary ’ s , a legendary watering hole , pull up a “ bar stump ” and sip the establishment ’ s namesake cocktail , served bold and spicy . Munch on deep-fried fish and shrimp as you admire Mount Otemanu in the distance . Before leaving , peruse the wall of fame for celebrity patrons , from Prince Rainier of Monaco to Diana Ross to Mr . Bean .

mOOREA

overnight stay

A Romantic Escapade excursion includes an overnight stay in an overwater bungalow at a posh resort in Bora Bora or Moorea . You can kick back with champagne , a candlelit dinner and a fresh breakfast delivered by a traditional outrigger canoe . It costs extra , but it ’ s a romantic way to celebrate a birthday , anniversary or honeymoon .

motu mohana

Get off deck for a day on Paul Gauguin Cruise ’ s private motu ( islet ) near Taha ’ a . Dotted with swaying palm trees , the white-sand shores of Motu Mohana provide a picturesque home base for snorkelling and diving the South Pacific waters , which teem with colourful sea life . Grab a drink from the floating bar and savour local flavour with a traditional Polynesian barbecue during this complimentary island excursion .

MOTu & sHiP : Paul GauGuin Cruises ; Drinks : sTePHanie PlOMariTY / alaMY ; snOrkelinG : MarTin ValiGurskY / alaMY