n2qmt Posted September 7, 2021 #1 Share Posted September 7, 2021 Hello everyone. I'm here for a little education. I'm planning my 25th wedding anniversary celebration for August, 2022 on the 8/27 sailing. I've been looking through the forum and doing so has made me more and more uneasy to book with PG. So I've gathered that the ship, service and destinations are all amazing. The parent company leaves much to be desired. Covid is a wildcard (Are we really going to still be dealing with it a year from now?) If I'm going to spent upwards of $15,000 on a trip, I want everything to be pretty much perfect! Flight schedules will be released for that time period soon and I'll be trying to pin down details ASAP So... Should I do it? If not, how long should I wait? (I don't want to get shut out) What are the best cabins to book? What are "can't miss" excursions in the Cook and Society Islands? Looking forward to reading responses! Cheers! John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tahitianbigkahuna Posted September 7, 2021 #2 Share Posted September 7, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, n2qmt said: Hello everyone. I'm here for a little education. I'm planning my 25th wedding anniversary celebration for August, 2022 on the 8/27 sailing. I've been looking through the forum and doing so has made me more and more uneasy to book with PG. So I've gathered that the ship, service and destinations are all amazing. The parent company leaves much to be desired. Covid is a wildcard (Are we really going to still be dealing with it a year from now?) If I'm going to spent upwards of $15,000 on a trip, I want everything to be pretty much perfect! Flight schedules will be released for that time period soon and I'll be trying to pin down details ASAP So... Should I do it? If not, how long should I wait? (I don't want to get shut out) What are the best cabins to book? What are "can't miss" excursions in the Cook and Society Islands? Looking forward to reading responses! Cheers! John Covid will likely not be an issue in 2022 Mid ships is always a bit less rocky .... Think lagoon on Aitutaki and land/Muri Beach on Rarotonga Bora Bora think lagoon ... Moorea think land based such as ATV tour Huahine is superb for cultural stuff. On Tahaa/Motu Mahana do the drift snorkel 25 trips to FP ... 6 times to the Cook's ... rear admiral on the PG 😉 Edited September 7, 2021 by Tahitianbigkahuna 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisingsfun Posted September 8, 2021 #3 Share Posted September 8, 2021 We love the Paul Gauguin. We will be on our 4th cruise with them in January. On our last trip, we celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary. We did their wedding vow renewal package. It was amazing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n2qmt Posted September 8, 2021 Author #4 Share Posted September 8, 2021 8 hours ago, cruisingsfun said: We love the Paul Gauguin. We will be on our 4th cruise with them in January. On our last trip, we celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary. We did their wedding vow renewal package. It was amazing. Was definitely considering the wedding vow renewal as our actual anniversary will be on the ship! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n2qmt Posted September 8, 2021 Author #5 Share Posted September 8, 2021 13 hours ago, Tahitianbigkahuna said: Covid will likely not be an issue in 2022 God I hope not!! Mid ships is always a bit less rocky .... Is there a big difference between a balcony class and Verandah? Think lagoon on Aitutaki and land/Muri Beach on Rarotonga Bora Bora think lagoon ... Moorea think land based such as ATV tour Huahine is superb for cultural stuff. On Tahaa/Motu Mahana do the drift snorkel All wonderful ideas. Any can't miss hiking places? 13 hours ago, Tahitianbigkahuna said: 25 trips to FP ... 6 times to the Cook's ... rear admiral on the PG 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tahitianbigkahuna Posted September 8, 2021 #6 Share Posted September 8, 2021 1 hour ago, n2qmt said: Some solid hiking trails start from the Belvedere on Moorea .... Verandah has a larger balcony plus the cabin is wider which makes it easier to move around the room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy The Wanderer Posted September 8, 2021 #7 Share Posted September 8, 2021 Look at the window cabins on deck 6, midship. A big saving over a balcony, and the difference in size is miniscule. Most of your time won't be spent in your cabin, trust me. I'm jealous, btw. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tahitianbigkahuna Posted September 8, 2021 #8 Share Posted September 8, 2021 37 minutes ago, Wendy The Wanderer said: Look at the window cabins on deck 6, midship. A big saving over a balcony, and the difference in size is miniscule. Most of your time won't be spent in your cabin, trust me. I'm jealous, btw. There are no window cabins on deck 6 .... I think you meant to say deck 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy The Wanderer Posted September 8, 2021 #9 Share Posted September 8, 2021 1 hour ago, Tahitianbigkahuna said: There are no window cabins on deck 6 .... I think you meant to say deck 4 Yes, sorry, it's been too long, ha ha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gabelle Posted September 8, 2021 #10 Share Posted September 8, 2021 19 hours ago, cruisingsfun said: We love the Paul Gauguin. We will be on our 4th cruise with them in January. On our last trip, we celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary. We did their wedding vow renewal package. It was amazing. And you had the best photographer for an amazing ceremony😘 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tahitianbigkahuna Posted September 8, 2021 #11 Share Posted September 8, 2021 (edited) Sometimes there is a good photographer on-board who can snap a few romantic photos ... I'm on the December 4, 2021 cruise, March 5, 2022 cruise and the July 6, 2022 cruise, working on a 3rd cruise in the fall of 2022. I will be teaching a photography class on the March 5, 2022 cruise. If you are on one of my cruises and there isn't a ship photographer just ask, I'll be more than happy to snap a few if I'm not busy 😉 Edited September 8, 2021 by Tahitianbigkahuna 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolebludger Posted October 1, 2021 #12 Share Posted October 1, 2021 We have been on the PG a number of times. Twice in window cabins and five or six times in balcony cabins. On the PG, the balconies are so small that they are useful only for drying swimwear. So a picture window room may be the best deal. There are some porthole window rooms on deck 4, and I don't think we would like those. You mention that you aew concerned about the PG's parent company, and so are we. If you do book, charge it on an AmEx card if you can. AmEx is good about getting a refund of the goods aren't delivered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LikeToCruise2015 Posted October 1, 2021 #13 Share Posted October 1, 2021 Porthole cabins, category F, are on deck 3 only. Deck 4 are all window cabins, category E. Both E and F categories are identical except for 2 portholes vs. 1 window. Wait until Thanksgiving, at the earliest, to book. They may have a sale at that time (usually onboard credit). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy The Wanderer Posted October 1, 2021 #14 Share Posted October 1, 2021 Love those pictures of those 'tiny perfect' cabins, thanks! Our favourite is the Window cabin on deck 4, for sure. Best value, and basically the same size as the standard balcony cabins (very small difference.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LikeToCruise2015 Posted October 4, 2021 #15 Share Posted October 4, 2021 The smallest cabins on the ship are 200 square feet. Almost all other cruise lines start with cabins in the 140-150 square foot range. At 200 square feet they don't really feel at all tiny 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy The Wanderer Posted October 4, 2021 #16 Share Posted October 4, 2021 2 hours ago, LikeToCruise2015 said: The smallest cabins on the ship are 200 square feet. Almost all other cruise lines start with cabins in the 140-150 square foot range. At 200 square feet they don't really feel at all tiny Exactly. Especially since some marine architect somewhere did a wonderful job designing them. Great storage possibilities, for instance, despite seemingly tiny closets. Love those little cabins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWFLAOK Posted October 4, 2021 #17 Share Posted October 4, 2021 On 10/1/2021 at 2:15 AM, Dolebludger said: We have been on the PG a number of times. Twice in window cabins and five or six times in balcony cabins. On the PG, the balconies are so small that they are useful only for drying swimwear. So a picture window room may be the best deal. There are some porthole window rooms on deck 4, and I don't think we would like those. You mention that you aew concerned about the PG's parent company, and so are we. If you do book, charge it on an AmEx card if you can. AmEx is good about getting a refund of the goods aren't delivered. Just wondering why you have chosen the window cabin only twice, and the balcony cabin 5 or 6? times if you didn't consider the balcony worth it. We hang our swimwear to dry in the tub since there's always been a pull string to do that. We don't spend a lot of time on the balcony, but that's where we are when we pull into or leave our anchorage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRandal Posted October 13, 2021 #18 Share Posted October 13, 2021 We have coffee, fresh fruit and croissants on the balcony every single morning of every cruise we have taken on the Paul Gauguin, with the exception of one rainy morning. I also enjoy sitting on the balcony in my robe after I shower before dinner. Small, yes, but we enjoy them immensely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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