Our guests often tell us it is the exceptional service and exacting attention to detail that they remember most about their voyages with us—the heartfelt maeva (welcome) and the genuine warmth of a staff dedicated to creating an unforgettable experience. Key among this hospitality—and unique to Paul Gauguin Cruises—are Les Gauguines (ladies) and Les Gauguins (gentlemen), local Tahitians who live aboard ship as hosts, entertainers, and storytellers, bringing the culture of each island into focus. This authentic destination immersion extends to the local entertainers who come aboard to share their stories, songs, and dances, and to the guides ashore who host excursions both on land as well as above and below the water line.