M/S Paul Gauguin cruise was excellent for its destinations (Society and Cook Islands) and for crew service. However, ship itself is getting old and can not compare with accommodations on other luxury cruise line like Regents Seven Seas, Crystal, Oceanic, etc.
While ship's shallow draft hull allows access to lagoons and other areas not accessible to other cruise ships, its also results in excessive vibration/noise due to propeller cavitation. Especially bothersome in 5th Deck L'Etoile restaurant while underway.