Program Directors Information

The following information is intended to Program Directors and Coordinators to assist in planning their groups accommodation and activities on-board the m/v Paul Gauguin.  The information is believed to be correct as of the time of posting (we advise confirming with Worldwide, the final plan before proceeding further).

Comprehensive information for Program Directors:

Staterooms (see floor plans): There are a total of 157 staterooms on Decks 3 thru 8.

  • Triple occupancy Suites are the Owners Suite, Grand Suite and Cat A & B Verandah staterooms..

  • Sofa beds are available in staterooms: 405, 406, 408,416, 418, 425, 426, 428, 435, 436, 438, 606, 608, 616, 618, 626, 706, 708, 716, 718, 726, 728, 736, 738, 746, 748, 756, 758.

  • Complimentary butler service is available in the Owners Suite, Grand Suites and category A & B.

 Individual stateroom amenities include:

  • ALL 157 staterooms have ocean-view and 50% have private verandahs

  • Complimentary in-suite bar set-up with a choice of either two bottles of standard brand liquor, two bottles of wine or one bottle of premium brand liquor.

  • In-stateroom refrigerator stocked and replenished free of charge with soft drinks and mineral water.

  • Fresh fruits, replenished daily

  • Fresh cut flowers on embarkation

  • Choice of European king size bed or two twin beds (not  all staterooms convert)

  • Luxury bed linens

  • Marble appointed bathrooms with full size tub.

  • Luxurious  appointed bathroom amenities (shampoo, conditioner, soap and body lotion).

  • Embroidered luxury cotton robes

  • Vanity seating area including hairdryer, 110 and 220v outlets

  • Closet (draws, electronic safe, skirt/slacks hangers. shirt hangers, shoe rack).

  • Umbrella (1 per person)

  • Separate seating area

  • Sofa, stool and coffee table.

  • Desk / Stool (with 100V and 220V power outlets)

  • Closed circuit TV with VCR (video library on-board open 24 hrs)

  • Telephone with direct dial satellite telephone

  • Individually controlled thermostats for air conditioning and heating.

De-Luxe Stateroom Amenities - Choice of 1 selection:

  • Fresh Strawberries dipped in chocolate - $7.50 per person

  • Chocolate Truffles - assorted flavors - $7.50 per person

  • Assorted Canapés  - $7.50 per person

  • Sliced Fresh Fruit - 10.00 per person

  • Assorted Cheese & Crackers - $10.00 per person

Meeting Services & Coffee Breaks

Coffee (regular or Decaf), tea and Danish pastries are complimentary for morning coffee breaks during meetings and special functions.  Finger sandwiches, cookies, coffee (regular or decaf), tea and soda are complimentary for afternoon coffee breaks and special functions.  A nominal charge for meeting room set-up and for service will be charged. (Limited Zerox service is available for $0.25 per copy).

  • Up to 50 persons - $50 service charge

  • 51 to 100 persons- $100 service charge

  • 101 - 200 persons - $150 service charge

  • 201 + persons - $200 service charge

Cocktail Parties (minimum of 10 persons)

Cocktail party times and locations are confirmed on an individual basis and are subject to passenger loads, number of groups on-board and RSSC approval to eliminate conflict.

 

Cocktail parties consist of:

1 hour of open bar (premium brand liquors, house wine & house champagne) and a choice of one of the following:

  • Dry snacks

  • Selection of 6 cold canapés

  • 6 cold canapés & 4 hot hors d'oeuvres

  • 1 hour of wine and cheese tasting sessions with RSSC selection of domestic and imported wines, assorted cheeses and fruit display.

  • Selection of 3 regular hot hors d'oeuvres and 3 cold canapés (food only).

  • Cordials

  • Caviar only - prices available of request.

Ship Entertainment (2006)

  • Pianist, harpist or guitarist        - $100 per hour

  • Duo                                      - $200 per hour

  • Quartet                                 - $400 per hour

  • Quintet                                 - $500 per hour

 

Satellite Communication System & E-Mail capabilities

The ship's communication system is comprised of two Inmarsat B's.  This system is dedicated for guest voice communications.

 

Phone or Fax

To call or fax the m/s Paul Gauguin you can dial directly from the U.S., simply dial the international access code from the USA - 011 plus the appropriate Ocean region Code (similar to an Area code) - (Pacific code is - 872) then the ships phone or fax number as desired:

 

     Intl & Ocean code                                    Numbers

        011 - 872 -                                             Phone:   331 165 211

                                                                    Fax:       331 165 212

Example: 011-872-331165211

 

Calling from ship to shore:  Access is possible from any stateroom or public telephone on the ship.  Guests are charged approximately US$ 15 per minute.  Calls must be charged to a major credit card at the time of the call.

 

Faxing from ship to shore: Is done from the reception desk, 24 hors per day, Charges are approximately US$15 per minute and are placed on individual's room account.

 

E-Mail

To send an email to a guest on-board the m/s Paul Gauguin, you must state the guests Full Name, Stateroom Number and Embarkation Date in the subject line.  Incoming emails are printed and distributed to the guest in paper format.  Incoming messages are billed to the guests account at a rate of US$ 1 per 2 kilobyte segment.  The maximum size of incoming messages is limited to 28 KB,  Partial increments are rounded up to the next full increment.

 

The ships E-mail Address is :  gauguin@cruisemail.com

 

In addition to receiving emails  there is a PAXMail system located in the card room on Deck 5 that facilitates outgoing emails.  Outgoing email can be sent at the same rate as incoming emails and is restricted to 56KB.  There are two email terminals that are available 24 hour per day.  Messages are sent and retrieved at the same times posted.  Please bring along your email address list if you plan to use this service, as non-delivery advises may also be charged to your account.

 

Note: All communication charges are subject to change (Rates listed are valid as of 2005)