I will be going on the Paul Gauguin February 12, 2005. I have read that the ship is starting to show it's age. Has the Gauguin ever been re-decorated? Have you gone in the pass few months..
We did ba BTB in March and thought it was wonderful! I didn't notice "wear" related issues at all. If you've sailed on Mariner, Navigator or Voyager before, you may be struck by the lack of a walk-in closet and somewhat smaller suite (about 200 sqft on PG and at least 250sqft on the others).