Dr. Bruce Spiess and his wife, Heather cruised for 11 nights on the "Paul Gauguin" for their 10th wedding anniversary on January 1, 2009. They shared some photos of their trip with us below!

The "Paul Gauguin" sailed from Papeete and went to Rangiroa in the Tuamotus, the Marquesas Islands, and the Society Islands, which inlclude Bora Bora, Moorea, and Taha'a.



New Year's Eve as Heather and Bruce sail away from Nuku Hiva.


Bruce and Heather renew their vows on the Bridge of the "Paul Gauguin" on New Year's Day.
Heather says this was very, very special and that Regent did an
amazing job of coordinating the event!





The Polynesian show at the Intercontinental Resort in Papeete. Heather says,
"I turned my head for a split second and Bruce was pulled up on the stage to try shaking his hips the way the dancers were!"


Heather enjoying their day on Regent's private island, Motu Mahana.


Heather and Bruce as they leave Bora Bora. The dress for the evening was "wear your pareo and be creative". Heather did a beautiful job!


The "Welcoming Committee" as they arrived in Hiva Oa.


Sunset view at the Intercontinental Resort in Papeete.


Overwater bungalows at the Intercontinental Resort in Papeete.