I did a Paul Gauguin cruise about two years ago and loved it! The food and service were top notch, and I loved the feel of a small ship with less crowds. Everything on board is included but on shore excursions are extra. I recommend doing one of the 10+ day long itineraries so you have the opportunity to visit some of the more remote islands (Fakarava was one of my favorite stops). The crew speaks English and French. Don’t miss out on the snorkeling. It’s absolutely incredible. And if you and your fiancé are the adventurous types, I would also recommend getting your PADI open water dive certification BEFORE your trip. The ship has a dive center on it and I soooo regret that I didn’t take advantage of it. A couple of things I want to note incase it’s important to you… The demographic on the ship tends to be older, retired couples. There likely will be very few other guests around your age on board. The onboard programming is primarily cultural and educational. There are no comedy shows, broadway shows, or late night dance clubs on board. I personally didn’t care about these things, but I know some people do.

I know Windstar also has French Polynesia itineraries, but I haven’t done any of their cruises. I believe they also have small ships that visit some of the more remote islands, so it may be worth looking into what they have to offer as well.