m/s Paul Gauguin is the ship for visiting the coral reefs, mountainous islands and tropical playgrounds of French Polynesia. She offers five-star luxury in a casual, tropical setting. Her flat hull and shallow draft enable her to glide over sensitive reefs to access hidden coves. Novices can walk along the sea floor wearing ship-supported dive helmets or zoom about in sealed ‘aqua-bikes’ while a daring few embark on scenic SCUBA dives. On this voyage, m/s Paul Gauguin sets sail for her longest trek of the year: 4100 kilometers of delicate navigation, on the way to scenery that almost defies description.