Paul Gauguin Cruises

Paul Gauguin Cruises

You’re an adventure-thirsty traveler who seeks an enchanting journey on a beautiful vessel, where you can bask in the treasures of the South Pacific while relishing in 5-star service, all-inclusivity, and the never-ending action of a fearless shoreside excursion. Or maybe you’re a newlywed couple who seeks an exclusive Polynesian blessing to kick off your romantic celebration on the #1 cruise line for honeymooners. Or maybe you’re just looking to relax and drink up the colorful scenery from your private balcony, a large window, or two portholes before enjoying your favorite handcrafted cocktail on a private white-sand beach. Whatever your traveling dreams are, you will surely achieve them with Paul Gauguin Cruises.

Who Owns Paul Gauguin Cruise Line?

Paul Gauguin Cruises was purchased by Ponant (CDP) in 2019 (before then, it was owned by Pacific Beachcomber S.C., one of the leaders in French Polynesian luxury resorts). Paul Gauguin Cruises offers luxury Tahiti, French Polynesia and South Pacific cruises year-round aboard the award-winning m/s Paul Gauguin cruise ship. When sailing on a Paul Gauguin cruise, you get attentive service (with a 1:1.5 crew-to-guest ratio), all-inclusive pricing, exclusive beachside retreats, gourmet cuisine, enrichment programs, and fantastic itineraries right at your fingertips.

Cruises to Tahiti

Since her 1998 debut (with a recent update in 2021), m/s Paul Gauguin has been the longest continually operating year-round luxury cruise ship in the South Pacific, offering high levels of luxury, quality, service, staffing, and value. Cruises on this ship are typically anywhere from 7 to 20 nights in length, with possible destinations including Tahiti and the Society Islands, Tuamotus, the Cook Islands, Marquesas, Tonga, and Fiji. For additional fees, you can add on enhancing packages for special occasions (such as weddings, honeymoons, and birthday celebrations) and engage in outstanding shoreside excursions that will put your vacation in the spotlight.

Private Island at Bora Bora

On select sailings, you will get complimentary use of Paul Gauguin Cruise’s exclusive, private white-sand beach in Bora Bora as well as a complimentary day on the private island of Motu Mahana. Complete with full bar service and a floating bar on Motu Mahana, you can enjoy fun shoreside activities in these destinations, including volleyball, snorkeling, watersports, and a barbecue lunch. With all ocean-view accommodations, a full entertainment schedule, your choice of three ethereal restaurants, and plenty of things to do onboard, you don’t want to miss to boat on a Paul Gauguin cruise.

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Why Choose Paul Gauguin Cruises?

All-Inclusive Cruising

All meals, complimentary Wi-Fi, onboard gratuities, 24-hour room service, in-room dining, onboard entertainment, complimentary beverages (including soft drinks, bottled water, hot beverages, and select wines and spirits), and an in-room mini-bar that’s replenished with complimentary soft drinks, beer, and bottled water are included in the price of all Paul Gauguin cruises. Only premium liquors, specialty wines, and Cognac will lead to an additional charge. This is an excellent value, saving you from an expense that you’d typically incur on many other cruise lines. You will also get the bonus of using complimentary snorkel gear and the watersports marina for the duration of your cruise. When staying in a category B or above stateroom, you can benefit from an in-suite bar setup, SoundDock® for iPod®, and free butler service. Your personal butler can assist you with unpacking, packing, and arranging excursions. Paul Gauguin Cruises also offers a variety of hotel programs pre-cruise and post-cruise for guests who want to extend their vacation.

Open Dining

On m/s Paul Gauguin, you’re in control of when you eat the world-class, gourmet cuisine that is put together by some of the highest-ranked chefs in the world. If you’re not a fan of assigned dining, then a cruise aboard m/s Paul Gauguin might be the perfect choice for you. The ship’s open dining format allows you to choose the time you’d like to dine at any of the ship’s three stellar restaurants, giving you the freedom to enjoy your vacation based on your own schedule. While on a Paul Gauguin cruise you’re able to dine whenever, wherever and with whomever you want during regular dining hours (La Veranda and Le Grill require reservations for dinner).

Award-Winning Tradition

The luxurious m/s Paul Gauguin has received many prestigious awards. In 2024, Paul Gauguin was voted the "Best Small Cruise" by Condé Nast Traveler’s 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards. Their cruise ship won Travel Weekly's Gold Magellan Awards for “Overall-Small Cruise Ship” in 2023 and 2024. In 2022, the list of awards included Luxury Lifestyle Awards' "Best Luxury Cruises in Tahiti, French Polynesia," The Trazees' "Favorite Cruise Line," and Travel + Leisure’s World's Best Awards for the "Best Small-Ship Ocean Cruise Line" among others.

What’s New for Paul Gauguin Cruises?

In 2024, Paul Gauguin announced 11 new cruises for its Moana Explorer Program (designed for children ages 6 to 15) planned for the summer of 2026 aboard m/s Paul Gauguin. This complimentary program is exclusive among luxury lines exploring Tahiti. It marks the line’s sixth year of partnership with Te mana o te moana, a South Pacific marine education and conservation foundation.

In 2021, m/s Paul Gauguin went into drydock in Singapore to undergo routine maintenance to provide you with the best sailing experience possible. Some of the updates included the new decor with warm wood finishes, woven textiles, Polynesian motifs, and contemporary gold accents that remind guests of the blue lagoons of Tahiti, French Polynesia, Fiji, and the South Pacific. The ship also received complimentary Wi-Fi and remarkable changes to the public areas. The casino was replaced with a Reading Nook where you can read a book during the day or sip a cocktail with piano accompaniment at night. The Reception area was remodeled with new wall coverings, carpets, lighting, and artwork. Other areas, including Le Grand Salon, L'Etoile, Le Grill, La Veranda, Piano Bar, La Palette Lounge, Spa and Salon, Boutique, and Pool Deck were redesigned, too. All suites and staterooms received new lighting, refinished woodwork, reupholstered furniture, and much more.

In September 2019, Paul Gauguin Cruises joined Ponant's family.

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