You prefer big ships, people-filled public spaces, and partying till dawn.
You love glitzy decor, big casinos, and flashy entertainment.
You are not bothered by mass-market cruise inconveniences such as being herded, waiting in lines, and hearing frequent public address announcements.
Is the Paul Gauguin
cruise ship flawless?
No. Operating any cruise ship is a complex endeavor, so one should not expect perfection. There will always be facility, service and food shortcomings if you look for them. For example, one particular reception staffer twice treated guests indifferently. But that was a rare occurrence of a service deficiency during my cruise on the romantic Paul Gauguin.
Other romantic cruise ships
Although I believe the Paul Gauguin is the ideal choice for most sophisticated lovers, there are other cruise ships I also recommend, including the Sea Dream II, Silver Whisper, Star Flyer, and Wind Star.
Why the Paul Gauguin is special
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