Paul Gauguin Cruises
The French Polynesia specialist — one ship, deep expertise
Since 1998, the m/s Paul Gauguin has been THE small-ship specialist for French Polynesia — Tahiti, Bora Bora, Moorea, the Society Islands, Tuamotus and Marquesas. Purpose-built for the region, 332 guests, all-suite/all-balcony on most cabins, with a watersports platform deploying daily and a Les Gauguines/Gauguins onboard cultural team of Polynesian hosts.
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Why a Paul Gauguin Cruises voyage?
Six reasons we recommend this line to the right kind of traveller.
THE French Polynesia specialist
The m/s Paul Gauguin has been sailing this region exclusively since 1998. Local supplier relationships, port knowledge, anchor knowledge, beach knowledge — there's nothing close to this depth from any competing line.
Purpose-built for the region
Shallow draft and modest size let her tender to islands and beaches the bigger ships can't reach. Plus a stern marina with kayaks, paddleboards, water skis, windsurfers, scuba (PADI on board) and snorkel gear — used daily in the lagoons.
Les Gauguines + Les Gauguins onboard team
A 9-12 person rotating cultural team of Polynesian hosts — singing, dancing, teaching ukulele and Tahitian language, sharing local stories. They embody the destination and they're visible across the ship.
Excellent value for the destination
French Polynesia is an expensive destination to do independently (hotels, inter-island flights, transfers all add up). Paul Gauguin bundles it efficiently — the per-night cost is competitive with land-based alternatives once flights and overland logistics are factored in.
Might not be for you if…
No cruise line is for everyone. Here's where Paul Gauguin Cruises might not fit. We'll point you elsewhere if so.
You want varied global itineraries
This is one ship in one region. If you want global cruise options, look at Oceania, Viking or Silversea.
You want ultra-luxury inclusions
Paul Gauguin is premium, not ultra-luxury. Drinks are included with meals; outside-meal drinks and excursions are extras. For all-inclusive everywhere, look at Regent or Silversea.
You want a brand-new ship
The Paul Gauguin was built in 1997 — well-maintained but classic-styled rather than modern. The product is the destination, the crew and the local expertise; the ship is the means to access them.
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What you actually do all day
What's included in your fare
Every Paul Gauguin Cruises fare bakes these in.
All meals
Including specialty restaurants — no surcharges
Drinks with meals
Wine, beer, soft drinks; spirits available
Watersports platform
Kayaks, SUPs, water skis, snorkel gear — at most calling days
Les Gauguines / Gauguins programme
Onboard Polynesian cultural team
Motu day (private islet)
Beach BBQ day on Paul Gauguin's private islet near Taha'a
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