Overview Let Travelpride Introduce You To an Enchanting Week in Tahiti on the only Six-star Luxury Ship in These Remote Tropical Waters...Regent Seven Seas' Paul Gauguin. Is there any group of islands in the world as romantic as the Society Islands? Or as beautiful for that matter? Doubtful. They inspired a mutiny on the infamous Bounty. They've been immortalized by some of the world's great writers - Jack London, Somerset Maugham, James Michener - and now they'll inspire you. Our 7-night Society Island cruise will visit four of the most enchanting jewels in the archipelago. There's Raiatea, birthplace of the gods, and Motu Mahana, our own private paradise off the island of Taha'a, where a delicious al fresco feast awaits. It just can't get any better than Bora Bora, James Michener's Bali Hai, until you sail into Moorea with its take-your-breath-away bays -- inarguably one of the most beautiful anchorages in the world. A Ship Designed to Embrace Tahiti Other ships may ply these turquoise waters, but only the Six-star, 330 passenger Paul Gauguin offers a pure, authentic experience of French Polynesia. Illuminating without intruding in the world's last natural paradise, she's achieved somewhat the status of a legend in these islands. For all their immense beauty, these idyllic archipelagos are fragile, finite Edens. And so was created a vessel whose elegant but low-key decor compliments the beauty of French Polynesia - but never overwhelms it. Thanks to her intimate size, she can easily navigate narrow passes and around shallow sandbars. Storybook vistas greet you through airy public rooms, inviting balconies and walls of glass. Here you are immersed in a timeless world of islands and sea, one that quite literally allows you to step off the ship into a kayak to explore an inviting lagoon. And whose warmhearted troupe of Gauguines brings the gentle ways and harmonies of the islands on board.

Day Location Arrive Depart Sat, June 27 Papeete, Tahiti   10 PM Sun, June 28 Raiatea 11 AM 6 PM Mon, June 29 Taha'a (Motu Mahana) 9 AM 5 PM Tue, June 30 Bora Bora 9 AM Overnight Wed, July 1 Bora Bora   6 PM Thu, July 2 Moorea 9 AM Overnight Fri, July 3 Moorea   5 PM Fri, July 3 Papeete 7:30 PM Overnight Sat, July 4 Papeete   5 PM Itinerary subject to change Embarkation begins at 1:00 PM. Disembarkation by 10:00 AM.

Bringing the Warmth of the Islands On Board

To be one of just 330 guests aboard Paul Gauguin is to enjoy a cruise that is more personal and individually accommodating. You'll relax in your spacious suite or stateroom -- over 50% with private balconies -- featuring furniture crafted of rich pearwood, cherry and mahogany, a refrigerator supplied with complimentary beverages (plus an in-suite bar with complimentary liquors in butler suites). Plus, you'll enjoy world-class cuisine from Le Cordon Blue of Paris, complimentary wine and spirits throughout the ship, and the award-winning Carita of Paris spa. With one of the highest space ratios at sea, and one crew member for every 1.5 guests, there are no crowds, no lines, no endless announcements.

Be Our Guest and Let us Entertain you!

On-board you'll have the time of your life with friendly Tea Dances, DJ mixed music and videos, and a first-class nightly lineup of live entertainment. Everything is perfectly balanced so that you can enjoy your cruise and never feel exhausted.

Let your spirit find renewal in the dramatic beauty and smiling faces of French Polynesia. Only Travelpride could offer a unique and timeless all-gay Tahiti cruise in pure luxury - be sure not to miss it.

Detailed Itinerary

Saturday, June 27 - Papeete, Tahiti - Embarkation
Begin your journey to paradise in the capital of Tahiti, the largest and most populated of the French Polynesian islands. Our luxurious yet casual, ultra-deluxe vessel will be your home for the next week. With an endless choice of things to do, from relaxing poolside with a book to playing the slots in the casino, you'll never be bored.

Sunday, June 28 - Raiatea - Optional Shore Excursions
Sailing through the early morning hours, we'll arrive in Raitea about 11am. You'll have the day to explore the island that was once the cultural, religious, royal and political heart of Polynesia, and, according to legend, the sacred birthplace of the gods. Ancient Polynesians built "maraes", or temples, made of stone in many sizes. Be sure to visit Taputapuatea, a national monument and the most important marae in the Society Islands.

Monday, June 29 - Taha'a (Motu Mahana) - Barbeque Beach Party
Motu Mahana, an islet adjacent to Taha'a, is our very own South Seas paradise featuring white sand beaches with swaying palms, crystal-clear waters and gentle breezes. You'll have the day to enjoy an exclusive Regent Seven Seas event - a delicious barbeque lunch and Polynesian entertainment, featuring strolling musicians and singers.

Tuesday, June 30 - Bora Bora - Optional Shore Excursions
Immediately recognizable by the basalt tombstone of Mount Otemanu rising from the ocean, this half-atoll, half-mountain is surrounded by a spectacular lagoon and a series of smaller islands. Here, you might wish to take advantage of a number of exciting optional activities like shark-and ray-feeding, or a thrilling helicopter ride over the ship and island.

Wednesday, July 1 - Bora Bora - Optional Shore Excursions
Explore more of this magical isle on your own or on a choice of optional shore excursions. Choose from several, like a jitney tour on "Le Truck", or a 4-wheel drive safari, or a glass-bottom boat ride.

Thursday, July 2 - Moorea - Optional Shore Excursions
Covered in an abundance of fresh fruits and flowers, jagged volcanic mountain peaks, peaceful multi-hued lagoons and palm-fringed beaches, Moorea's rugged beauty is unsurpassed. During your visit, you might wish to shop for local crafts, embark on a dolphin-watching expedition with a marine biologist and witness these fascinating animals. An overnight here affords you two full days on Bora Bora's gorgeous sister island.

Friday, July 3 - Moorea - Shore Excursions
Papeete
Today, exlpore more of this peaceful oasis. Perhaps you'll choose to trek on the "Trails of the Ancients" or snorkel one of the world's most beautiful lagoons. At the end of the afternoon, we cruise to our home port in Papeete, docking for the night.

Saturday, July 4 - Papeete - Disembark
Cap off your epic journey where it all began. You won't be the same as when you first set sail - these exotic isles are said to touch people in magical ways.

*Itinerary subject to change.
NOTE: All shore excursions are optional. Costs vary based on the shore excursion chosen.
Embarkation begins at 1:00 PM. Disembarkation by 10:00 AM.