Lisa,
You took the words right out of my mouth. I can truly say that while I have dove with some very quality divemasters in other ports I have never encountered the care I have experienced on the Paul Gauguin. Most recently when I was diving in Cozumel there were 24 in one group with only one dive instructor at the front and one helper at the back. We had to go in single file and at one point the dive instructor took off before some of us had even had time to equalize. This kind of thing has never happened to me on the PG. They dive in small groups and adjust to the group needs. I have been spoiled by the dive instructors on the PG and can say I truly appreciate it. Hope you have some great weather and great dives. It has been my pleasure to help in any way I can.