beachmimi

The Paul Gauguin is a wonderful ship with an amazing crew of friendly wait staff. We've cruised with them twice and we highly recommend their line. Snorkeling is amazing in most of the ports. We especially loved the pure snorkeling tour in Bora Bora. There are others who cruise on the PG every year who can answer your question about itineraries. The PG only cruises in this area all year long so they have the most experience and best connections for excursions. We stayed at the Hilton in Papeete for a few days before our 8/27/22 sailing. It is a gorgeous hotel and much closer to the airport and the ship than where PG puts a lot of their guests (InterContinental Tahiti) which is crowded and old. Just my two cents. Book it! You will love it!

We are on the August 27th sailing also. I called 60 days out and was able to book all of the excursions that I was hoping to get. Call 1-800-848-6172 and you should get Patty. She's very helpful.

You will be able to call customer service 60 days ahead to book your excursions. I looked at the options ahead of time and wrote down the codes and it was very easy. If you want to swim with whales then you need to book that excursion on that first day which you can book!