Award-winning chef Jean-Robert de Cavel has maintained a Mobil 5-star restaurant, opened several restaurants in the Cincinnati area, served as Chef-in-Residence at the Midwest Culinary Institute at Cincinnati State, and been named a Master Chef by Maîtres Cuisiniers de France. Join us aboard The Gauguin for a lecture and culinary demonstration by this acclaimed chef and entrepreneur.
m/s Paul Gauguin
Guest Hosts
2021 Reunion Cruise
Gather with fellow past guests of Paul Gauguin Cruises on a special reunion itinerary to the Society Islands & Tuamotus on board the m/s Paul Gauguin. As you sail to two very distinct tropical island groups enjoy the usual all-inclusives, the convivial ambiance of The Gauguin and a variety of special events, including:
• Gala dinner with specifically curated wine pairings
• Tahitian Block Party
• Mix & Mingle Cocktail Party
• Culinary demonstrations with the Executive Chef
• Dancing under the stars
• “Town Hall” with Paul Gauguin Cruises executives and The Gauguin’s senior officers
other guest hosts appearing on the m/s Paul Gauguin
Guest Hosts
Guest Lecturer
Multiple sailings
Denis’s life calling was revealed to him when he led a group of Bora Bora junior high school students on a field trip, on which they viewed a pristine coral colony. Returning just days later, he found that the coral had been destroyed by the anchors of small boats. And he decided to do something about it.
Onboard Lecturer
Multiple sailings
For nine years, Mark Eddowes has captivated guests of the m/s Paul Gauguin with fascinating tales of French Polynesia’s storied past, sharing his wealth of knowledge through lectures that that range from “The Cult of the Tiki” and “The Ancient Culture of the Marquesas Islands” to the real story of the Mutiny on the Bounty. These lectures are often cited as a highlight by our guests.
Distinguished Professor of Cultural Geography
Multiple sailings
The University Distinguished Professor of Cultural Geography at Western Kentucky University, Dr. David Keeling has visited more than 185 countries and studied a wide range of topics, from the geography of exploration and discovery to socio-economic change. Join us aboard The Gauguin as he shares his expertise in a series of fascinating lectures.
Owner/Winemakers, Pfeiffer Winery and Vineyards
July 17, 2021
Robin and Danuta Pfeiffer are the owners and winemakers of Pfeiffer Winery and Vineyards, an ultra-premium, sustainable, 70-acre vineyard with an international reputation for producing world-class Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris. Enjoy a wine lecture and a tasting of Pfeiffer Winery wines when Robin and Danuta join us aboard The Gauguin.
Food & Wine
Winemaker
November 6, 2021
A native of California’s Sierra Mountains region, Scott Harvey developed a keen interest in wine as a high school foreign-exchange student in Germany. Between the two continents, he was fueled by an insatiable curiosity that they both could deliver, and he began developing a unique, signature style that blends influences of Old World Europe and New World California. Join us aboard The Gauguin for a presentation and tasting of his Amador Barbera and Zinfandel.
Food & Wine