Shallow waters and abundant marine life invite you to jump right in and start exploring. Snorkel among a multicolored coral garden full of darting fish, see manta rays up close and spot the famous green sea turtles of French Polynesia. You’ll be glad to carry an underwater camera to capture it all, but the memories will linger for a lifetime.

The views of Taha’a island from your private balcony will get your adrenaline flowing. When you finally arrive at the offshore isle of Motu Mahana, you’ll want to see and do everything — or nothing at all. Swim in the balmy waters. Paddle a kayak brought from your ship’s water sports marina. Play on the sand and get a massage before indulging in a beach barbecue feast.

A Tahitian troupe, Les Gauguins & Les Gauguines, accompanies every voyage. Both on board and on a private motu, their presence strengthens your memories of Polynesian culture with a classic ote'a drum dance, storytelling through song, and hands-on demonstrations of ancient techniques such as tying a pareo wrap.

Tahitian pearls are prized for their lustrous beauty and rich hues that range from black to peacock green. On a guided visit to a pearl farm, learn how they’re are cultivated from black-lipped oysters, and bring home your own treasures to wear.

Life’s adventures mean more when you share them with others. Sail aboard the m/s Paul Gauguin and raise a toast with your loved ones and newly found friends. A truly all-inclusive philosophy — from gourmet dining to onboard gratuities — means you don’t have to think about a single detail, and instead you can turn the focus on the next adventures at hand.