A Personal Invitation From Jean-Michel It is with great pleasure that I extend a personal invitation to the subscribers of Sport Diver magazine to join me as we set sail in the magnificent waters for French Polynesia and the South Pacific on board the luxurious, six-star Paul Gauguin. While the ship offers superb accommodations, the highest levels of personalized service, and exquisite cuisine – it also offers a great variety of opportunities for divers and non-divers alike.

There is a fully-equipped watersports marina with complimentary kayaking, waterskiing and wind surfing. The optional dive excursions – lead by the on board PADI dive masters – depart directly from the Marina. For those seeking pampering and rejuvenation, there is the highly rated Carita Spa on board, offering a wide selection of spa treatments.

Throughout this voyage we will be visiting some of the most incredible waters and most romantic locations on earth. Among the highlights of this trip are visits to world-renowned Rangiroa, the exquisite lagoon of Aitutaki in the Cook Islands, the seldom-visited Tubuai in the Austral Archipelago, a day at Regent's private island off of Taha'a and the magnificent gems of Bora Bora and Moorea.

I will be presenting lectures on my recent expeditions and on the works of Ocean Futures Society, whose mission is to explore our global ocean, educate people throughout the world to act responsibly for its protection, and celebrating the ocean's vital importance to the survival of all life on our planet.

I hope to see you on board the Paul Gauguin in September!

September 27th – October 11th, 2008

Jean-Michel Cousteau