Those trips are exceptionally good deals IF (1) you like sea days and (2) you are prepared for the possibility of a rough ride some of the time. The PG is much less seaworthy than most cruise ships--a relatively flat bottom to enable her to navigate in shallower than normal waters in French Polynesia. She was designed this way. In rough seas she is safe. But she will give you an even rougher ride than even many other ships of the same size. On one night during our 14 day PG cruise in French Polynesia we experienced some moderately rough waters at dinner time. By the time the main course was served, the dining room was half empty! I'm only moderately prone to seasickness. I wouldn't do the trip only because I wouldn't enjoy myself if we hit rough water and the chance of doing so on this itinerary is pretty good. Pat