Paul Gauguin Cruise & Tahiti Resort Reviews | Cherie's Trip
Moorea DestinationCanada CountryFrench Polynesia CountryTaha'a DestinationBora Bora PortFakarava PortHuahine PortPapeete PortRaiatea PortRangiroa Port
What is it really like to combine a Paul Gauguin cruise with stays at two beautiful resorts in The Islands of Tahiti? This week on Tahiti Moment Live, Cherie from Tahiti by Carl is back from her latest French Polynesia adventure, and we're getting the firsthand review! BROADCAST LIVE - OCTOBER 15, 2026 - 5PM ET BOOK YOUR FREE CONSULTATION CALL https://calendly.com/tbc-initial-consultation/30-minute-initial-consultation-call CHAPTERS 0:00 Welcome Polynesian Music 1:12 Introduction – Cherie's Tahiti Trip Review 5:20 Facebook Imposter Update 6:15 Virtuoso Summit Trip 8:21 The Itinerary – Best of Both Worlds 10:32 Flying to Tahiti – Air Canada & United Airlines 18:51 Hilton Tahiti – The First Night 21:12 Boarding the Paul Gauguin – 10-Night Cruise 25:10 Fakarava – First Port & Overnight Stay 26:40 Fakarava – Teahatea Beach Excursion 30:00 Rangiroa – Green Lagoon Excursion 32:54 Huahine – Island Exploration by 4WD & Boat 37:48 Bora Bora – First Day & Overnight Stay 42:34 Bora Bora – Private Tanoa Lagoon Tour 44:19 Raiatea – Exploring the Island 45:16 Taha'a – Motu Mahana Experience 46:46 Moorea – Whale-Watching Excursion 53:00 Disembarking the Paul Gauguin in Tahiti 53:10 Hilton Moorea – Overwater & Garden Pool Bungalows 54:30 Hilton Moorea – Deluxe Garden Pool Bungalow 57:07 Coral Restoration in Moorea 1:02:11 Extended Stay in Tahiti 1:05:30 Final Thoughts & Planning Your Tahiti Vacation After sharing her plans with us before departure, Cherie returns to talk about the experiences, destinations, accommodations and excursions that made up her journey through the Society Islands and Tuamotus. Her vacation began with at Hilton Hotel Tahiti, followed by a 10-night sailing aboard the Paul Gauguin, and finished with three nights in an overwater bungalow at Hilton Moorea Lagoon Resort & Spa. And as it happens sometimes - some big Hiccups along the way! Join Carl and Cherie as they revisit the journey, share photos and talk about what future travellers should know when planning a similar Tahiti vacation. 🌴 **THE ITINERARY** 🏨 **Hilton Hotel Tahiti ** Starting the vacation on the island of Tahiti. Cherie shares her experience at the resort and her thoughts on beginning a French Polynesia vacation with a relaxing hotel stay. 🚢 **Paul Gauguin Cruises — 10 Nights** A sailing through the incredible Society Islands and Tuamotu Archipelago, including: • Fakarava — Teahatea Beach Tour • Rangiroa — Green Lagoon Tour • Huahine — 4WD and Lagoon Excursion • Bora Bora — Private lagoon excursion • Raiatea — Exploring Town & relaxing • Taha'a — Motu Mahana, Paul Gauguin's private islet experience • Moorea — Whale-watching excursion Along the way, we'll discuss the Paul Gauguin ship experience, accommodations, dining, service, onboard atmosphere and excursions. 🏝️ **Hilton Moorea Lagoon Resort & Spa — 3 Nights** We'll hear Cherie's impressions of the resort, the overwater bungalow & Garden Bungalow with pool experience, and what it's like to transition from a cruise to a relaxing resort stay. 🌺 **WHAT WE'LL DISCUSS** **WHY BOOK WITH TAHITI BY CARL?** At Tahiti by Carl, we specialize exclusively in The Islands of Tahiti. Our team of Certified Tahiti Tiare Agents brings firsthand destination knowledge, trusted local relationships and personalized service to every itinerary we create. From overwater bungalows and island-hopping adventures to Paul Gauguin cruises and our signature Best of Both Worlds vacations, we take the complexity out of planning and booking customized, memorable Tahiti vacations. Whether you're celebrating a honeymoon, anniversary, milestone occasion or simply dreaming of French Polynesia, we'll help design a vacation that fits your travel style. **READY TO START PLANNING YOUR TAHITI VACATION?** Website: www.tahitibycarl.com Phone: 1.877.972.2275 BOOK YOUR FREE CONSULTATION CALL https://calendly.com/tbc-initial-consultation/30-minute-initial-consultation-call Subscribe for more Tahiti Moment Live episodes, resort reviews, cruise insights and expert travel advice about The Islands of Tahiti. #TahitiByCarl #PaulGauguinCruises #TahitiCruise #FrenchPolynesia #HiltonMoorea #BoraBora #TahitiMomentLive *Although videos may be dubbed to other languages by YouTube, Tahiti by Carl currently only works with English speaking clients.*