Tahiti
Jan 23 - Feb 2, 2013
Cardiology & Hypertension Update 2013
Paul Gauguin Cruises

CME Hours: Up to 28 CME hours

From $12499 USD

Companion Travels FREE!*
FREE Air (Los Angeles)
Insurance Included

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Visit the gracious Society Islands, including Huahine, with its stunning crystalline lagoon. Next call on Bora Bora, names one of the most beautiful islands in the world. The Tuamotus Archipelago awaits you next. Comprised of very low-lying atolls, none of the chain's many islets rise more than ten feet above sea level. Visit Rangiroa, home to the second-largest lagoon in the world. It is noted for its fantastic diving - you may see rays, sharks, dolphins, and myriad small reef fish. Go on to call at legendary Taha'a, and Moorea.

Day 1 Papeete / Embark Paul Gauguin

Embark the m/s Paul Gauguin in the afternoon and have time to settle into your cabin before dinner onboard later in the evening. The ship will set sail later that night.

Day 2 Huahine / Bora Bara

Your first port of call is Huahine, known as "The Garden Island" for its lush rainforests and dramatic terrain. While here, you can cruise the expansive lagoon, explore the island's culture, or picnic on the beach. You will arrive in Bora Bora this evening.

Day 3 Bora Bora

You have two full days to explore this magical island on your own. Perhaps you'll relax on our exclusive, private beach on a motu just off the island. Or take your pick of optional shore excursions: circle the island by waverunner or jetboat... traverse the interior by off-road safari... enjoy a romantic overnight escapade at the InterContinental Bora Bora Resort & Thalasso Spa... and so much more.

Day 4 Bora Bora

Pulitzer Prize-winning author James A. Michener described Bora Bora as "the most beautiful island in the world." Behold Mount Otemanu rising up from the horizon. The rest of the day is yours to admire the island's picture-postcard beauty.

Day 5 Rangiroa, Tuamotus

Divers from all over the world flock to Rangiroa to experience the extraordinary visibility of its lagoon and witness the multitude of tropical fish, mata rays, and dolphins. Here, snorkeling or SCUBA diving is a must. Spend a day beneath the water's surface dazzled by an underwater Technicolor fish frenzy in the reef passes surrounding the world's second-largest atoll. Ashore, discover the daily activities of the Paumotu people, perhaps at one of the interior lagoons' black-pearl farms. Or indulge in the island's second-most popular pursuit: doing nothing at all.

Day 6 Fakarava, Tuamotus

Known in the days before modern navigation as the "Dangerous Archipelago" for its shallow passages, the Tuamotus islands are a diver's paradise. You'll call first on Fakarava, whose diverse ecosystem has earned it the designation of a UNESCO-Classified Nature Reserve. There are two massive passes on the island where experienced divers can descend up to 130 feet into a world of cauliflower coral, gray sharks, and fish schooling by the thousands. Or stay on land and explore the island's charming villages, ancient temples, and 19th-century coral church.

Day 7 At Sea

Enjoy shipboard life today: relax poolside, watch the South Pacific slip by, play some table tennis, or take advantage of our Reading Library.

Day 8 Taha'a (Motu Mahana)

Motu Mahana, an islet adjacent to Taha'a, is our very own South Seas paradise, featuring white-sand beaches with swaying palms, crystal-clear waters, and gentle breezes. As an exclusive Paul Gauguin event, you will spend a full day on this idyllic island doing exactly as you please. Relax in the shade of a palm tree... engage in a game of volleyball... snorkel in the motu's turquoise lagoons... and enjoy a delicious al fresco barbecue lunch with Polynesian entertainment.

Day 9 Moorea, Society Islands

With its abundance of fresh fruits and flowers, spectacular mountain peaks, peaceful multi-hued lagoons, and palm-fringed beaches, Moorea features a magnificent beauty that is unsurpassed. White-sand beaches lapped by the translucent shimmering lagoon water and shaded by palm, coconut, and ironwood groves stretch for miles. During your visit, you might wish to take an optional air-conditioned coach ride around the island to admire the stunning views.

Day 10 Moorea / Papeete, Tahiti

Perhaps today you will try an optional SCUBA diving excursion among the sea turtles and staggering amount of fish species that call Moorea's waters home. Or simply relax and revel in the island's natural splendor. Late this afternoon, the ship casts off for Tahiti's capital, where you'll enjoy a final overnight.

Day 11 Disembark in Papeete

In the morning you'll have brunch aboard ship, then disembark in the spot where you began your trip of a lifetime.

***FREE AIR - Companion Travels and Flies FREE. Delegate Flight included

Cancellation Fees:
121+ days in advance	$200
120-90 days in advance	25% of the total price
89-65 days in advance	50% of the total price
64-45 days in advance	75% of the total price
44-0 days in advance	Non-Refundable

* Stateroom prices include FREE Air; travel insurance all on board accommodation, meals, activities and events as described; all inclusive beverage program including soft-drinks, hot beverages and select wines and spirits throughout the ship.
**CME Fees subject to 5% GST at time of Final Payment. BC & ON Residents are subject to HST at the time of Final payment for the CME Fees.
***Free Air from Los Angeles. Low air add-ons from other gateways available. Please call for more details. Air credit is $1000 USD per stateroom if you choose to not take the FREE Air from Los Angeles.

Final Payment is due September 15, 2012
All funds stated in USD dollars.
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