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	Day 1: <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Embark the m/s Paul Gauguin in Papeete, Tahiti</div>
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	The islands of Polynesia are a gorgeous collection of volcanic islands and atolls strewn lazily across the grand Pacific <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Ocean. The island of Tahiti proper is the largest of the 118 islands and atolls that comprise French Polynesia. Papeete, <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>the modern capital of Tahiti and her islands, contains government offices, hospitals, banks, and many other services <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>dedicated to serving the islands, as well as guests who come to here for a life-enriching experience. You'll embark The <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Gauguin this afternoon and have time to settle into your stateroom before dinner on board later in the evening. The ship <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>will set sail tonight.</div>
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	Day 2:<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span> At Sea</div>
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	Spend the day enjoying the m/s Paul Gauguin's Polynesian ambience: casual, leisurely, and graceful. Perhaps you'll take <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>in a lecture on local wildlife or history, then dine in the evening over classic French cuisine at L'Etoile.</div>
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	Day 3 <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Fakarava</div>
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	Explore the clear waters of Fakarava in the remote and pristine Tuamotus. The island is a sanctuary for rare birds, plants <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>and crustaceans – stroll the pink-sand beaches and you will view many of them. You may also want to visit the island's <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>black pearl farm, or the ruins of the first church in French Polynesia built entirely of coral.</div>
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	Day 4:<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>At Sea</div>
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	Take another day to enjoy shipboard life: relax poolside, watch the South Pacific slip by, play some table tennis, or take <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>advantage of our Reading Library.</div>
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	Day 5:<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Omoa - Fatu Hiva</div>
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	Fatu Hiva is wild and spectacularly beautiful. The jungle greenery begins at the water's edge, with narrow ravines, deep <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>gorges and luxuriant valleys briefly open to view as the boat glides past, close to the sheer cliffs that plunge straight <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>down into the splashing surf.</div>
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	Day 6:<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Atuona - Hiva Oa</div>
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	Hiva Oa is an island marked by wild beauty and a somber bearing. The main town is Atuona, where Paul Gauguin is <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>buried. You might visit the village of Puamau to see the largest stone sculptures of Marquesas. The are considered links <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>to the tikis of Easter Island and Necker Island, north of Hawaii.</div>
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	Day 7:<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Hapatoni - Tahuata</div>
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	The smallest of the Marquesas archipelago, at only 19 square miles, Tahuata is a leaf-shaped volcanic island with sheer <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>cliffs, white-sand beaches, lush vegetation, twin bays—and a turbulent colonial history. You’ll call on Hapatoni, a <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>charming, seafront village with an ancient paved royal walkway shaded by tamanu trees. Visit the huge Catholic church, <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>built by the Vatican and decorated with stunning stained-glass windows and beautiful local carvings. Admire traditional <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>carvings at the crafts center. And enjoy fine swimming and snorkeling in the only Marquesas island edged by coral reef.</div>
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	Day 8:<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Tiaohae - Nuku Hiva</div>
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	As the governmental and economic center, Nuku Hiva is the most important island in the Marquesas. It's also stunningly <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>beautiful, with three major bays on the south coast and similarly gorgeous inlets on the north coast as well.</div>
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	Days 9-10 Cruise the Pacific Ocean</div>
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	For the next two days will be at sea. You will have time to relax and enjoy the amenities of the m/s Paul Gauguin. <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Perhaps you will visit our award-winning spa, or listen to one of the lectures by our onboard experts.</div>
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	Day 11:<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Huahine</div>
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	Known as the “wild” Society for its untamed, verdant forests, Huahine remains relatively untouched by modern <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>development. Explore some of the abundant archaeological treasures – ancient homes, buildings, and marae (stone <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>platforms that served as places of worship) – excavated and preserved throughout the island. Or dive in Huahine's <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>crystalline lagoon, which teems with over 450 species of fish.</div>
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	Day 12:<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Bora Bora</div>
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	Bora Bora's lagoon is a must-see: this is your chance for a swim, snorkel or outrigger cruise. The lagoon is constantly <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>replenished with ocean water from the swells that crash between sandy motus (small islets) and over the fringing reef.</div>
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	Day 13:<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Taha'a (Motu Mahana)</div>
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	Arrive at our South Seas paradise - featuring white sand beaches with swaying palms, crystal-clear waters and gentle <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>breezes. As an exclusive Paul Gauguin event, guests will spend a full day exploring this idyllic, isolated island, and <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>relaxing with a delicious barbecue lunch and Polynesian entertainment which features strolling musicians and singers.</div>
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	Day 14:<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Moorea/Papeete, Tahiti</div>
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	The island of Moorea's scenery is like a dream. Try out some exciting optional watersports like scuba diving among a <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>host of interesting sea creatures – including sea turtles, a staggering number of fish species such as barracuda, tuna, <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>jackfish, red snapper, moray eels, trigger fish, various sizes and shapes of rays and more. At the end of the afternoon, we <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>cruise to our home port in Papeete, docking there for the night.</div>
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	Day 15:<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Disembark in Papeete</div>
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	In the morning you'll disembark the m/s Paul Gauguin, capping off your epic journey through the South Pacific.</div>
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