2011 Holiday Cruises: Tahiti & Society Islands | 7 night cruise
Overview
Celebrate the holidays in luxury aboard the m/s Paul Gauguin with enhanced Society Islands cruises over Christmas and New Year's Eve. Give “White Christmas” a new meaning by celebrating on the white sand beaches of the Society Islands. Perhaps you'll see Santa Claus - Père Noël to local children - traveling from island to island in his outrigger canoe. Or ring in the New Year on the South Seas with a champagne toast at midnight. These holiday cruises bring you the very best of French Polynesia during the most wonderful time of the year - summer in the South Pacific.
In 1891, when Paul Gauguin arrived in Tahiti, he captured the charm, culture and languid grace of the natives in oils. You won't find his paintings here, but the original models still call this piece of French Polynesia home. This 7-night itinerary is perfect for those who want a core Polynesian experience.
Call on Raiatea and its reef-bound lagoon and Taha'a, it's companion island, where you'll enjoy a full day of exploration. Then sail to Bora Bora, and her siren sister, Moorea.
There's a reason these islands are world-renowned - their beauty is unmatched.