Anniversary Ceremony

[newonboard69]

I understand PG has some type of ceremony for those that have anniversaries or want to renew vows?

 

Has anyone done this? If so what is it like? I understand that it costs $250/$500?

[Emdee]

The anniversary ceremony does not cost anything but in case this has changed since Regent days you can check this out.

 

They usually gather newly weds and those celebrating their anniversaries at sunset in La Palette. Place beautiful flower leis on your heads and say a lovely Tahaitian prayer. Very nicely done. You are also wrapped in a tahitian wedding blanket and photos are taken.

 

Traditionally this used to be in Bora Bora so the scene behind is fabulous.

 

PG cruises is also very good with doing something special for your anniversary if you so desire. Just have your agent tell them the date.

[Wendy The Wanderer]

There are two things. There is a honeymoon/anniversary party/ceremony, in La Palette, at the aft of the ship one evening. That is included, no charge.

 

You can arrange, at cost, a special, private ceremony to renew your vows, or celebrate your wedding, whatever. I believe the captain performs this. I've never done this.

[Annagon24]

Wendy the Wanderer,

Is this a recent information?

Our travel agent called Paul Gauguin about anniversary and was told that if we want anything done, we have to purchase their $250 package... He did tell them that our anniversary fell on May 31st. We are on May 25th sailing.

Thanks

Anna

[bethcooks4u]

We are using the PG TA and they first said it's $250 but then I called back and asked about the wedding blanket ceremony and was told that that particular thing is announced in the onboard paper and then people who want to do this just show up. They don't do anything about it with the TA's so we just have to wait.

[FlightMedic555]

The "basic" ceremony was not charge and while it was our anniversary the ceremony coincided with a shore excursion and we missed it.

[Emdee]

When you get onboard go to reception and give them the details - they will slot you in and you will get an invite. These things some times change so maybe its just a ceremony now but we did get an invite.

[MightyQuinn]

The special get-together was held in La Palette when the ship was in Bora Bora on our recent 7-nite Societies and 14-nite Marquesas cruises. Here is the announcement from Ia Orana:

 

5:15 PM - HONEYMOON AND ANNIVERSARY GET-TOGETHER

 

For all couples celebrating their special milestone! Join your Cruise Director Michael, International Hostess Hina and Les Gauguines for a toast and our unique Tahitian blessing.

[Emdee]

Mighty isnt Hina a sweetheart. She always gives us a big hug when she sees us.

I am so glad she is now an International Hostess.

Were Raina and Twaree on board?

[MightyQuinn]

Hina is a real gem. She became International Hostess at the beginning of our 2nd cruise when Almina left to return to Europe. Not sure if it's permanent or not. Hina did a terrific job at that in addition to all the great stuff she does as Head Gauguine. Her dancing is mesmerizing. Raina was also aboard. PG has recently hired a former Miss Tahiti to be a Gauguine. Drop-dead gorgeous and multi-talented. Ya gotta love it!

[Texed]

Were Raina and Twaree on board?

 

She visited us here at our home in Texas one week a couple of years ago. :)

[Emdee]

Thats really nice to hear Texed!

 

I know they love to come to the US to shop.

[Texed]

Thats really nice to hear Texed!

I know they love to come to the US to shop.

 

She is very nice. :)

[jmf123]

The anniversary ceremony does not cost anything but in case this has changed since Regent days you can check this out.

 

They usually gather newly weds and those celebrating their anniversaries at sunset in La Palette. Place beautiful flower leis on your heads and say a lovely Tahaitian prayer. Very nicely done. You are also wrapped in a tahitian wedding blanket and photos are taken.

 

Traditionally this used to be in Bora Bora so the scene behind is fabulous.

 

Thank you for the memory Emdee, that's exactly how our anniversary ceremony was and we will always treasure it. ;)