Paul Gauguin back in PPT, Le Boreal and Le Soleal in Raiatea.

[MrRandal]

Interesting, Cruise Mapper shows that the Paul Gauguin has returned to Papeete, and Le Boreal appears to be docked in Raitea and Le Soleal appears to be sitting just off the coast of Raiatea. 

[paulmichael]

On 10/23/2020 at 1:50 PM, MrRandal said:

Interesting, Cruise Mapper shows that the Paul Gauguin has returned to Papeete, and Le Boreal appears to be docked in Raitea and Le Soleal appears to be sitting just off the coast of Raiatea. 

 

the Paul Gauguin is back in service, scheduled to take on 88 guest on Oct 31, unless France shuts down today, the Le Boareal has taken on the charger and Le Soleal took the guest that the Paul Gauguin was to take before the charter...confusing I know

 

Mike  

[paulmichael]

1 hour ago, paulmichael said:

 

the Paul Gauguin is back in service, scheduled to take on 88 guest on Oct 31, unless France shuts down today, the Le Boareal has taken on the charger and Le Soleal took the guest that the Paul Gauguin was to take before the charter...confusing I know

 

Mike  

October 31 cruise is cancelled

 

[dsgriggs]

1 minute ago, paulmichael said:

October 31 cruise is cancelled

 

Why is this cruise cancelled?

[paulmichael]

17 hours ago, paulmichael said:

October 31 cruise is cancelled

 

I have been asked to clarify my post.   The PG did not take the charter for reasons I will not go into,  The Le Boreal was sent to take over the charter and the PG retuned to Papeete where it was and may still be, scheduled to take the Oct 31 cruise, we are all waiting to hear from the government if they are going to lockdown or not. I do not work for the cruise line and received my information from sources now on board.   lets all hope my information is wrong and everyone going on the Oct 31 cruise has a great time.  The also still have the Le Solea in FP

[cruisingsfun]

I just heard from my travel agent that the Oct. 31 cruise is cancelled.

[Host Jazzbeau]

It's Oct 31 in NY, so it must be Nov 1 or something in Papeete.  Any news about the Oct 31 cruise?

[MrRandal]

I read that it had been cancelled, although I can't confirm. And Papeete is either 6 or 7 hours behind Eastern, so it's still morning of the 31st in Papeete. Cruise Mapper shows her in port at PPT.

[Tahitianbigkahuna]

2 hours ago, Host Jazzbeau said:

It's Oct 31 in NY, so it must be Nov 1 or something in Papeete.  Any news about the Oct 31 cruise?

 

 paulmichael on post #3 has it correct ...things are very uncertain in FP right now due to covid.

Edited October 31, 2020 by Tahitianbigkahuna

[susiesan]

17 hours ago, MrRandal said:

I read that it had been cancelled, although I can't confirm. And Papeete is either 6 or 7 hours behind Eastern, so it's still morning of the 31st in Papeete. Cruise Mapper shows her in port at PPT.

The PG is still at the dock in Papeete at 4:29am Nov. 1. Wind Spirit and le Soleal are there also.

[MrRandal]

7 hours ago, susiesan said:

The PG is still at the dock in Papeete at 4:29am Nov. 1. Wind Spirit and le Soleal are there also.

 

All three ships still docked in PPT according to Cruise Mapper.

[swimmerboy]

On 10/31/2020 at 6:15 PM, Tahitianbigkahuna said:

 

 paulmichael on post #3 has it correct ...things are very uncertain in FP right now due to covid.

ThatiianBigkahuna

I thought you stated you were not going to post

What gives?

[Tahitianbigkahuna]

1 minute ago, swimmerboy said:

ThatiianBigkahuna

I thought you stated you were not going to post

What gives?

 

Never intended it to be understood that way  .... what I recall saying/meaning was when a thread is no longer productive or becomes hostile I'll cease to respond and simply go hangout on a different forum. 

[dsgriggs]

All November Paul Gauguin cruises cancelled.

[cruisingsfun]

😢

[MrRandal]

1 hour ago, dsgriggs said:

All November Paul Gauguin cruises cancelled.

 

I'm sure Ponant is offering FCC. Who else thinks the Paul Gauguin may have taken her last cruise? The end of an era.

[Supertuscan99]

Maybe not the end of the Paul Gauguin, but like america today, nothing will ever be the same...covid and the sale to Ponant changed everything...I’m glad we got one cruise in because it was amazing....

[Tahitianbigkahuna]

My next PG cruise is Spring 2021 and I'm hopeful that we will be on the PG with much of the crew/officers we've gotten to enjoy over the years. What to look for moving forward is any updates from the French Polynesian government that could effect the decision making in regards to tourism over the coming months. 

Edited November 3, 2020 by Tahitianbigkahuna

[Host Jazzbeau]

2 hours ago, Tahitianbigkahuna said:

My next PG cruise is Spring 2021 and I'm hopeful that we will be on the PG with much of the crew/officers we've gotten to enjoy over the years. What to look for moving forward is any updates from the French Polynesian government that could effect the decision making in regards to tourism over the coming months. 

 

I agree.  This development isn't about PG but about developments in French Polynesia.  Let's hope they can work through this and get back to cruising in time for your Spring sailing!

[susiesan]

15 hours ago, dsgriggs said:

All November Paul Gauguin cruises cancelled.

Was a reason given? Someone on the FB Boroa Bora page reported they arrived at PPT to find their cruise had been cancelled.

[Tahitianbigkahuna]

5 minutes ago, susiesan said:

Was a reason given? Someone on the FB Boroa Bora page reported they arrived at PPT to find their cruise had been cancelled.

 

This is a no brainer  ... things are very unpredictable in FP right now. A cruise could depart and in a few days be recalled back to PPT. I totally get it ...

[Candlesmith]

4 hours ago, Supertuscan99 said:

Maybe not the end of the Paul Gauguin, but like america today, nothing will ever be the same...covid and the sale to Ponant changed everything...I’m glad we got one cruise in because it was amazing....

Like America.....and the world.

Be glad because you didn’t lose your shirts to a company that won’t refund your money after cancelling your cruise!!  I’m happy you had fun.

[Host Jazzbeau]

1 hour ago, susiesan said:

Was a reason given? Someone on the FB Boroa Bora page reported they arrived at PPT to find their cruise had been cancelled.

 

In this case PG/Ponant had no control over changes that are sometimes being down with less than 48 hours notice ... you can't hold any cruise line responsible for something they have no control over. 

[Host Jazzbeau]

There is a Cruise Critic guideline against 'cruise line bashing' and it has been crossed.  I'm leaving the post in the 'Still Refusing Refunds.' thread.  You've said your piece; let it go.

[Surfskier]

Isn’t this site called cruise "CRITIC"? It would be one thing if we were posting lies or half truths.  All we're doing is warning other cruisers of the possibility that their money will be permanently tied up with Ponant if they're not careful. We are simply critiquing the risk so to speak.