Name: J.T. Humphrey
Email: john@twosocks.com
Age: 44
Occupation: Tech.
NumberOfCruises: 2
TravelAgent: No
Ship: Radisson-PaulGauguin
SailingDate: 7-25-98
Itinerary: Tahiti
FoodDiningRoom: 93
CruiseDirector: 90
CabinComfort: 99
FoodRoomService: 98
CruiseStaff: 89
CabinAmenities: 97
FoodLidoDeck: 97
DiningRoomService: 96
CabinQuietness: 98
FoodMidnightBuffets:
CabinSteward: 89
ShoreExcVariety: 89
FoodVariety: 89
DeckService: 93
ShoreExcValue: 87
GoodForHoneymoon: 99
CasinoStaff:
PrivateIsland:
GoodForFamilies: 89
LoungeService: 90
TenderService: 94
GoodForSeniors: 90
BeautySalonStaff:
EntertainmentLounges: 90
WheelchairAccess:
ExerciseFacilities:
EntertShowLounge: 90
OverallPortsofCall: 98
BeautySalon:
EntertainmentPoolside: 89
CruiseActivities: 79
Casino:
AirSeaProgram: 10
MedicalFacilities:
ShipCleanliness: 99
EmbarkDisembark: 97
DiscoNightclubs: 89
DeckSpace: 88
Stabilization: 81
ShopsOnBoard: 75
SpaceRatio: 99
OverallCruiseValue: 97
Submit: Submit Review
Date: 06 Aug 1998
Time: 19:10:21
Remote Name: 206.18.116.105
Remote User:

Comments

First of all, we had a GREAT time. The flight to and from Tahiti (AOM) were the worst that we have ever had. A DC-10 with seats 3-4-3 across, and NO leg
room. The shipboard rooms were very spacious, crew was attentive, and food/drinks was very good. Since there were several 'young adults' on board,
the disco was jumping every night. One disappointment was the sports platform and scuba activities. The platform was only open on 4 days and kayaking
was available only in the afternoon, when the winds came up, due to lack of personnel. That's one thing I was looking forward to, but never was able to
do when the water was calm.

Also, I was told by two different Radisson employees prior to sailing that scuba diving was included, No additional charge.
NOT! I have been certified since 1970 and I did not make a single dive on this trip. There were charges for scuba check out and all dives. We did however
do plenty of snorkeling, which was EXCELLENT! The best snorkeling was at the Sofitel Hotel on Huahine, where the beach and scenery was BEAUTIFUL! If
you want to swim with the dolphins at Dolphin Quest, book it yourself in advance. It was worth the $95. The waverunner excursion was GREAT, and a must
do. Shark and ray feeding was also very good. I had heard the dolphin watch excursion netted NO dolphins. The helicopter tour of Bora Bora is also a
must! We had also rented scooters on Moorea and had a great time touring around the island. Two shows on board the ship was with local talents.

When
in Riatea, the children of Riatea (1 1/2 to 11 year olds) put on an excellent dance show that should not be missed. Yes, that was an 18 month old little
lady that stole the show. Then on the last night of the cruise we were lucky enough to see 'O Tahiti Ei' put on a show, WOW! They are a local dance
troupe that has placed first for the last two years in a row in the annual 'Heiva'. If I could do it all over again, I would take the 3 day pre cruise package
on Bora Bora instead of on Tahiti like we did, and I would definitely take the Radisson charter flight on Air New Zealand. I wouldn't trade a room with
balcony for all the rice in China. We had breakfast (room service) every morning on the balcony and it was absolutely incredible. One thing I was not
prepared for was the French attitudes toward Americans. Very disappointing. The locals (Tahitians) were wonderful!

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