BORA BORA
mOTU mOHANA
Paul GauGuIn
CruISeS:
m/s PAUL GAUGUIN
roundtrIP
from PaPeete
Year-round
dePartureS
7-nIGht CruISe from
$3,995 uSd + $139
taxeS/PerSon
(including roundtrip airfare
from Los Angeles)
BLOOdy mARy’s
38
Summer 2018
AMA InSIder
on the ship
Paul Gauguin is the undisputed king
of the seas in French Polynesia. The
cruise line has just one ship, purpose-
built with an onboard marina to sail
year-round through the turquoise
lagoons near Tahiti, Bora Bora and
Fiji. Housing 332 passengers, the
m/s Paul Gauguin offers laid-back
hospitality with a largely Polynesian
crew. The almost-all-inclusive pricing
includes onboard gratuities and all
beverages, including select wines and
spirits. Canadian residents save 10 to
25 percent on standard fares through-
out 2018 and 2019. AMA members
also receive a $100 USD/person
onboard credit on select sailings.
taste of the toWn
Bora Bora is better known for beaches
than city life, but a visit to Viatape, the
island’s largest town, promises some
tasty diversions. At Bloody Mary’s, a
legendary watering hole, pull up a “bar
stump” and sip the establishment’s
namesake cocktail, served bold and
spicy. Munch on deep-fried fish and
shrimp as you admire Mount Otemanu
in the distance. Before leaving, peruse
the wall of fame for celebrity patrons,
from Prince Rainier of Monaco to
Diana Ross to Mr. Bean.
mOOREA
overnight stay
A Romantic Escapade excursion
includes an overnight stay in an
overwater bungalow at a posh resort
in Bora Bora or Moorea. You can kick
back with champagne, a candlelit
dinner and a fresh breakfast delivered
by a traditional outrigger canoe. It
costs extra, but it’s a romantic way to
celebrate a birthday, anniversary or
honeymoon.
motu mohana
Get off deck for a day on Paul Gauguin
Cruise’s private motu (islet) near
Taha’a. Dotted with swaying palm
trees, the white-sand shores of Motu
Mohana provide a picturesque home
base for snorkelling and diving the
South Pacific waters, which teem with
colourful sea life. Grab a drink from
the floating bar and savour local
flavour with a traditional Polynesian
barbecue during this complimentary
island excursion.
french
polynesia:
TAHITI, BORA
BORA, mOOREA