For 20 years now, Paul Gauguin has been the specialist in luxury cruises in Tahiti & her Islands.

Paul Gauguin cruises invite you to an incomparable change of scenery in an exotic setting of exceptional beauty. Relevant excursions, “prestige formula” and exclusive discoveries – the brand keywords – and the promise of a unique experience.

The success of the Paul Gauguin cruises relies on the irreproachable quality of life aboard. Enjoy top-of-the-range services, high-end gastronomy and public areas ideal for relaxation or socializing. On this intimate cruise ship, make the most of excellence at its best. 

As you board the ship, get greeted by friendly Gauguines & Gauguins as they take part in conveying the spirit of Paul Gauguin throughout your journey. In the company of this dynamic Polynesian team, enjoy yourself and make the most of this one-of-a-kind cruise experience as you enjoy the on-going and refined art of doing and living. They will take you through songs, dances, stories and legends during your voyage, and you will even be introduced to their native Tahitian language, jewelry making techniques and even the art of tying pareos. 

The Paul Gauguin is one of the smaller, shallow-draft vessels. With only 166 sea view cabins and suites, this cruise ship can take its guests to the most remote areas, where other giants of the sea cannot.
The feeling of openness to the outside world prevails aboard the vessel and the soft and elegant decoration gives the common areas a soft and warm atmosphere.

With a surface area of 19 to 50 m², all the cabins and suites of the Paul Gauguin have an opening to the outside to make the most of the paradise landscapes. Most of them have balconies.

All cabins and suites are decorated with noble materials such as precious woods, antique engravings and tikis. This design, highlighting Polynesian culture, alongside all the regular equipments that make this trip unique.

The presence of flowers on board is essential in the Polynesian culture and it does contribute to the feeling of this unique cruise ship experience.

For your own comfort:

One (1) Queen Size Double Bed of 160 cm (except some cabins with 2 single beds and others that can accommodate up to 3 people) / Safe and minibar / Individual air conditioning / Flat screen TV / CD-DVD player and telephone / 110V-220V power sockets without adapter / Hair dryer.

The + Prestige:

Spacious marble bathroom with large bathtub (except 7 cabins with shower only) / 24-hour cabin service / bathrobes and slippers / Luxury toiletries.

The special attentions:

A fruit basket upon your arrival in your cabin / A floral arrangement – inseparable from the Polynesian culture – will spread subtle exotic smells in your cabin / A daily logbook and a press review on your television.

• Cabin of 30 m²
• balcony and veranda of 18 m²
• separate bathtub and shower
• free Wi-Fi internet access
• dressing room
• butler service included

• 42 m² cabin
• 7 m² veranda
• bathtub
• free Wi-Fi plus internet access
• dressing room
• butler service included

• Cabin of 30 m²
• balcony and veranda of 18 m²
• free Wi-Fi plus internet access
• butler service included

• Suite of 28 m²
• veranda of 5 m²
• butler service

• Stateroom of 23 m²
• veranda of 5 m²
• butler service

• 713 to 762 (stateroom 20m² – balcony  7m²)
• 763 (stateroom 17m² – balcony 7m²)
• 764 (stateroom 17,5m² – balcony 7m²)
• 765 (stateroom 20,5m² – balcony 7m²)
• 766 (stateroom 20m² – balcony 6,5m²)
• 767 (stateroom 21m² – balcony 7m²)

• Cabin 20 m²
• balcony 3 m²

• 19 m² cabin
• Cabin 415 (21 m²) is accessible to persons with reduced mobility.

Discreet and attentive, the ship’s staff is available to assit you in all your needs and demands. Aboard the Paul Gauguin, no less than 217 crew members are your service! 

This represents one crew member for every 1.5 passengers: one of the highest ratios among the luxury vessels currently on the market.

In order to make your stay as pleasant as possible, a butler is available for passengers in category B suites and above.

Cabin service, at no extra charge, is available 24 hours a day and in order to answer all your questions, an information desk is open day and night.

THE PRESTIGE FORMULA, ALL INCLUSIVE:

Activities:

• Entertainment (library, video library, small museum…) and conferences on board
• Water sports (except scuba diving)
• Access to the beach of Bora Bora and the Motu Mahana, privatized

Services:

• Butler and bar service in suites of category B and above
• 24-hour room service

Catering:

• All meals from dinner on the first evening to breakfast on the last day.
• Tea and sweets at 4 PM
• Aperitif and petits fours at 6 PM
• The signature menu of starred chef Jean-Pierre Vigato
• Minibar with daily supply of soft drinks, mineral water and beer
• Wines, alcohols and non-alcoholic drinks (except Carte du Sommelier, Grands Crus and Vintages)

The Extra:

• The Commander’s cocktail party

Length: 156 m / Width: 22 m / Draft: 5.15 m / Tonnage: 19,200 tons / Passengers: 332 / Speed: 18 knots / Crew: 217 / Propulsion: diesel electric / Passenger decks: 7 / Built in 1998 by the Atlantique Saint-Nazaire shipyards, France / Outside cabins and suites :166 including 70% with private balcony / Complete refit in January 2012 in Brisbane, Australia.

During your voyage, enjoy the must-sees of Tahiti & her Islands, between paradise beaches and cultural discoveries. You will discover the pristine shores of Huahine, the crystalline waters of Taha’a or the most beautiful lagoon in the world in Bora Bora. You will also find out about the Polynesian traditions through barbecues with local flavors, songs and dances or by visiting authentic villages and the mysterious petroglyphs of Tahiti Iti.