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	m/s Paul Gauguin	Renaissance R3 & R4
Ship Size	320 guests	684 guests
Ratings	5 stars from Fielding's 6 Ribbons from Stern's	5 Ribbons from Stern's
Crew to guest Ratio (lowest is best)	1:1.5	1:1.8
Space per Guest Ratio (highest is best)	59	44
Staterooms	All outside staterooms. Staterooms are 200-249 sq. ft. Full-size tub, refrigerator & bathrobe in all staterooms.	25 inside staterooms. Staterooms are 160-173 sq. ft. Bathtubs, refrigerators and bathrobes in suites only.
Inclusive Features	Gratuities; all soft drinks, juices; cocktail parties; fine wines with lunch and dinner; stocked bar in stateroom.	Gratuities are $12-$17 per guest per day. No cocktail parties. Regular shipboard prices for all beverages.
Cuisine	Menus inspired by 2-star Michelin chef	No 2-star Michelin chef
Watersports Platform	Ship has own watersports platform with complimentary kayaking, waterskiing and windsurfing.	No watersports platform or complimentary watersports.
SCUBA Diving	Full SCUBA diving program available on board with resident PADI divemasters.	No onboard dive program.
Snorkeling Equipment	Complimentary snorkeling equipment available to all guests.	No complimentary snorkeling equipment.
Private Island	Guests spend the day at our own private island, with elaborate barbecue, drinks and complimentary watersports.	No complimentary private island experience.
Polynesian Experience	Onboard gallery with original works by Gauguin and Polynesian artifacts; photos of nineteenth century Tahiti throughout; a stone “tiki” god in each stateroom; Polynesian hostesses and entertainers.	Decor of public rooms and staterooms does not reflect any influence of the islands.
Air & Land Options	Airfare is available from 82 North American gateways; a choice of interesting land programs is available with cruises.	Air available from approximately 25 gateways. No hotel packages offered in French Polynesia.
Cruise Line Experience Itinerary Cruise Length	The m/s Paul Gauguin has sailed full-time in French Polynesia since January 1998. Five islands plus private island offered in seven nights. All of the highlights of French Polynesia in just seven nights, with convenient weekend departures.	The R3 and R4 were introduced in 1999. 10-night itineraries offer five islands, with three days in Tahiti. Most itineraries are ten nights, with some 7-night and some 15-night sailings.
Overall Experience	Exceptional product of refined quality in spacious, elegant environment. Unique, upscale experience, with outstanding service and inclusive value.	Appeals to the more budget-conscious traveler in a less spacious environment, where many “extras” not included.