NoelleM.

4 minutes ago, WaggesAZ said:

My husband will be fine to wear pants, and if he doesn't want to wear them after dinner, we will enjoy the balcony!

 

We have a 1/2 day tour and a full day on the boat, 1/2 fishing and 1/2 snorkeling.  I will definitely schedule LeGrill on an overnight, hopefully it will be a better experience.  We are not vegetarian, but I am sorry your experience wasn't better.  My parents are vegetarian and honestly have found food choices and flavor to be very good on their/our cruises.  It has to have been a bit of a disappointment but I am glad to hear you'd return!

💯 going back. So beautiful. I want to check out the more remote islands too. 

For me, it was not a great experience as a vegetarian. But if you’re not a vegetarian you’ll be fine. My BF is an omnivore and he enjoyed his meals. 
 

since the OP has traveled on other cruises, I’d add in my experience, the food was above Royal Caribbean but not as good as Celebrity suite class. 
 

On 5/12/2024 at 8:57 AM, WaggesAZ said:

We are a middle 50's couple who have cruised plenty of times on mass market lines but very much looking forward to the Paul Gaugin smaller ship.  That said, I wasn't sure of a few things, and I am hoping your experiences can you me have an understanding.  We are about 75 days out and I am trying to finalize things in my head and would appreciate any information others could offer.

 

Snorkel gear, I really don't want to pack our own gear, does the ship offer them to take on tours if booked outside the cruise line?  If not, is there a place in Papeete to rent gear?

 

I understand LeGrill is open to book once on board but had read it may be best to book when we are at an overnight stop as it may be more enjoyable.  Is that your experience and/or recommendation?

 

My husband is a casual guy and doesn't enjoy wearing long pants in warmer weather, however I understand evenings long pants are required.  Is that in the dining room only or anywhere outside of your cabin?  He does not have an issue adhering to the dress code, so no complaints just want to be respectful.

When I first started planning this trip, there was a casino.  I believe it has been removed...Is that correct?  Normally we have dinner, head to the casino and go to bed.  We are not production show people so if we are going to sit on the balcony or deck and enjoy ourselves that will be ok too!  

 

My husband is an avid fisherman and has spent many, many days on the water deep sea and reef fishing.  Any suggested island that I should book him to fish?   I am an avid snorkeler, so I will likely go along and enjoy the beauty.

 

Thank you for reading!

Hi, I was just sailing April 2024.

long pants for dinner I think was required. No where else more casual to eat except room service. 
 

don’t bring snorkel. They have plenty and we took out on excursions. 
 

Do a lagoon tour in bora bora, we did all day tour and loved it. 
 

no casino. 
 

we did Le grill 1 night. Not impressed. Very limited menu. Couldn’t sit outside (too windy) and it was very warm in restaurant. Felt very rushed. La Veranda was my favorite location to eat but it’s the same menu all week. As a vegetarian, I would have eaten the same food each night so we only went twice. The final option is L’Etoile. It’s equivalent to main DR. Food was ok. Bright, loud.

enjoy the trip. Tahiti is beautiful! I can’t wait to visit again.