Take Your Sweetie To Tahiti With Paul Gauguin Cruises

BELLEVUE, WA – February 4, 2011 – Love is in the air! In honor of Valentine’s Day, Paul Gauguin Cruises (www.pgcruises.com), operator of the highest-rated and longest continually sailing luxury cruise ship in the South Pacific, the m/s Paul Gauguin, is offering an exclusive gift package for guests reserving any 2011 sailing between February 4  and February 19, 2011. Guests booking this special limited-time offer will receive a Tahitian black pearl and sterling silver pendant, a bottle of Champagne, Leonidas chocolates, and flower turndown service, all compliments of Paul Gauguin Cruises (a $230 value)*.  As with all 2011 sailings on The Gauguin, guests receive 50% off standard cruise fares and FREE airfare from Los Angeles. Plus, if they reserve any February-June 2011 sailing by February 19, 2011, they’ll also receive up to $1,000 per couple Guest Privileges Credit.** Guest Privileges Credit may be used for a variety of experiences aboard The Gauguin: to book a shore excursion, indulge in a pampering treatment at the spa, pick up a souvenir at La Boutique, and more.

There is perhaps no greater romantic escape than the magical islands of French Polynesia. Built specifically to navigate the turquoise lagoons of the South Pacific, The Gauguin provides the perfect setting for celebrations of love, offering an idyllic sailing experience for honeymooners, as well as couples celebrating a recent wedding, a renewal of vows, a milestone anniversary—or simply each other. The Gauguin offers a number of customized romantic options for couples, including relaxing spa treatments at the Deep Nature Spa, sunset dinners enjoyed on the private balcony of the couple’s suite or stateroom, private dives and island excursions, celebratory confections and hors d’oeuvres, and a Polynesian blessing ceremony performed by Les Gauguines, the ship’s own troupe of Polynesian entertainers. With one of the highest crew-to-guest ratios at sea, The Gauguin is renowned for the extra touches and attention to detail that make every occasion special.

For rates and reservations for Paul Gauguin Cruises, contact a professional travel agent, call 800-848-6172, or visit www.pgcruises.com.

*One Valentine’s Day gift package per booking. Not combinable with Groups and other select reduced rate offers. Offer expires February 19, 2011.

**Maximum $1,000 per stateroom on a 14-night itinerary; $500 per stateroom on all other itineraries. New bookings only. Offer expires February 19, 2011.

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About Paul Gauguin Cruises

Owned by Pacific Beachcomber S.C., the leader in French Polynesia luxury destination resorts, Paul Gauguin Cruises operates the luxury cruise ship m/s Paul Gauguin, providing a luxury cruise experience tailored to the unparalleled wonders of Tahiti, French Polynesia, and the South Pacific. The Gauguin was built at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint Nazaire, France. The ship is 513 feet long and 71 feet wide, and has a draft of 16.9 feet. The ship can accommodate 332 guests with a staff of 217 and is one of the top Exclusive Charter and Incentive Group venues in the industry. The Gauguin has undergone more than $25 million in enhancements, has completed more than 570 South Pacific cruises, and has served more than 155,000 guests, including more than 14,000 honeymooners, since its inaugural sail in 1998. The Gauguin has just been impressively named the Gold Magellan Award Winner in the Small Cruise Ship category by Travel Weekly.

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