If you always dreamed of sailing in the tropical paradise of French Polynesia here's your chance

By Patti Covello Pietschmann

These fares are so good I am ready to book now. Check out the summer blow sale fares on are in this spiffy cruise ship keeping in mind that  the sales fares includes tips, drinks and round trip air from Los Angeles to Tahiti. Watch the video to whet your appetite.

• October 8, 15, 2016 – now  from $4,445 per person
• December 21, 2016 – now from  $4,545 per person
• February 18; March 25, 2017 – now from $4,445 per person

• January 4, 2017 – now from $4,595 per person
• March 8, 2017 – now from  $4,745 per person

• December 3, 2016 – now from  $4,795 per person

• February 25, 2017 – now from  $4,995 per person

• January 28, 2017 – now from  $5,645 per person

• Nearly 70% of the ship's suites and staterooms offer balconies. 
• The food is exceptional in venues such as L'Etoile, which showcases an array of culinary creations expertly prepared each evening, and in  two  other restaurants  La Veranda and Le Grill, which serve breakfast and lunch. At night, signature dishes from celebrity chef Jean-Pierre Vigato, world-renowned Chef Propriétaire of the Michelin-rated Restaurant Apicius in Paris, are offered in La Veranda, and Polynesian specialties are served poolside at Le Grill.
• Entertainment includes locally sourced talent called Les Gauguines and Les Gauguins—a troupe of Tahitian entertainers—that immerse you in the culture  of the area. There are also expert lecturers on each voyage and special guests on select sailings conducting presentations on topics ranging from the history of the South Pacific to conservation, culture, marine life, and the wonders of coral reefs. 
• Pampering and diversions  include a luxurious spa, fitness center, watersports marina (if you love to snorkel,swim or dive you will enjoy this convenience), and expansive outdoor decks with chaise lounges and a pool are also available aboard The Gauguin.   
• Exclusive access to Motu Mahana, the cruise line's private islet off the coast of Taha'a where guests can enjoy sunbathing, swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, Polynesian activities, a full-service bar, a floating lagoon bar, and a delicious barbecue. In beautiful Bora Bora, (see photos below by Richard J Pietschmann):
  
  
  
  
  you get complimentary access to a private, white-sand beach with beach volleyball, sunbathing, snorkeling, paddleboarding, and refreshments. This is truly a highlight of the voyage, trust me.