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If you’ve wondered about cruise activity options for artists consider Regent Seven Seas Cruises. Their interest in the arts is obvious from the name of their vessel, the Paul Gauguin. Designed specifically for use on Polynesian routes the ship takes its name from the French post-impressionist artist who had a legendary passion for this region. Regent Seven Seas Cruises sails the Tahiti and South Pacific destinations in the Paul Gauguin.

The Paul Gauguin is not the largest cruise ship with its 320 guest capacity but it does have seven day cruises any time of year. These are apparently aimed at art lovers who may take a little inspiration from a vacation aboard the French styled cruise ship.

Once known as the Radisson Seven Seas Cruises this Ft. Lauderdale, Florida line is one of the best. Their history of pampering guests shows. The cabins offer luxuries that impress even the most spoiled traveler and some offer professional butler services. The dining is very upscale as well. The Paul Gauguin is unusual in that it allows a bay platform that opens at water level for casual sports. Few vessels in any cruise line allow this particular use.

The Regent Seven Seas Cruises offer an enrichment program that reads like the non-credit arts program at a small private school-very high brow. Shore excursions are rugged and include four wheelin’. The enrichment program includes activities in fine arts, photography, food appreciation, history and antiques to list just a few. These include guest experts from a list of well known and respected names.

These cruises are so well thought out you’d think they’d qualify for college credit. Well it isn’t as much work as college but it certainly is for those with active minds. So this is pretty much a cruise line for those who want luxury but need inspiration.

Posted by Hope on Saturday, August 18th, 2007 at 3:22 am.