Another novelty is the adults-only section, reachable by foot, tram or bicycle. Contrary to rumors that circulate among passengers, the island doesn't offer a nude or topless beach. There's a replica of a Bahamian church for renewing marriage vows and a medical facility equipped with vehicles for transporting injured passengers over the sand. Deep-sea fishing is offered here. Hurricane Floyd caused minor structural damage last year and calls were suspended for a month while the port was repaired.
Stalls offer local handicrafts and hair braiding, and tents on the beach feature massage treatment.
The kids' programs continue at Pelican's Perch, a colorfully equipped playground within a wooden-fenced area. This line, surprisingly, maintains a private Tahitian island, exclusively for its Paul Gauguin . Previously unnamed, the island is now called Motu Mahana and offers sand and surf, lunch and drinks, and a few craft shops. There are no medical facilities other than those aboard the ship. RCI maintains two private stops for its guests.