|  Paul Gauguin Cruises utilizes more than 25 years of experience in the French Polynesian tourism market to design the very best cruise experience possible. Paul Gauguin offers you the very best in luxury and the highest standard in best-in-class amenities to ensure that you enjoy every single moment. Since its maiden voyage, Paul Gauguin has been the longest continually operating year-round luxury cruise ship in the South Pacific.
With its spacious ocean view staterooms, gorgeous public areas, knowledgeable local staff and beautiful destinations, you’ll be left wanting more. Indulge in sumptuous local cuisine and thrill at exotic entertainment and performances that illustrate the ancestral legends of the Polynesian people. There is no better way to experience the unsurpassed beauty, warm hospitality, and exotic culture of French Polynesia than aboard the very special Paul Gauguin. Aboard Paul Gauguin, you’ll discover ports as varied and spectacular as a South Pacific sunset. With the ships small size, you’ll discover spots that larger cruise ships just can’t reach. Scattered over a vast, 2.5 million square kilometre area in the South Pacific, French Polynesia is made up of several series of islands and archipelagos, surrounded by lagoons and barrier reefs. Explore the scenic beauty of exotic destinations such as Tahiti, the Society Islands, Tuamotus, Cook Islands, and Marquesas. Wherever your sense of adventure takes you, be sure that Paul Gauguin Cruises will take you there in luxury and style. Accommodations  Designed to mirror her idyllic, unpretentious surroundings, the atmosphere aboard Paul Gauguin is at once luxurious and relaxed. All of their spacious 5 star suites and staterooms offer ocean views, and nearly 70 percent include private balconies so you can enjoy extraordinary views from the comfort of your own room. Staterooms feature a queen-size bed, in-room safe, private bath with full-size bathtub, shower, and hair dryer. You’ll also be pampered with feather-down duvets, plush complimentary robes and slippers, luxurious bath products, a flat-screen TV, CD/DVD player, and a refrigerator which is replenished daily with soft drinks, beer, and bottled water.
Depending on how you choose to travel, you’re sure to find exactly what you need with Paul Gauguin’s various different staterooms offering all of the amenities and extra space you desire.* *Please contact your consultant for specific stateroom information. Onboard Activities and Amenities Entertainment Your Polynesian experience begins the moment you step foot on The Gauguin. Friendly local social staff are eager to share their island history and culture through song, dance, and a variety of talks and demonstrations. Catch spectacular performances, such as an electrifying Polynesian show featuring the arts of the islands, or a thrilling performance of a traditional line dance accompanied by drums telling the ancestral legends of the Polynesian people. Head to the La Palette Lounge, an observation deck turned romantic night club by night and try out your own dance moves on the indoor/outdoor dance floor, or relax with a drink in the piano bar. Onboard Classes Experience the natural and cultural history of Tahiti through a lecture with one of Paul Gauguin’s onboard naturalists. Watersports Marina  Paul Gauguin Cruises is dedicated to providing you with the full Polynesian experience. The ship’s small size allows it to navigate through shallow lagoons and narrow channels that larger ships may not otherwise be able to travel. The Gauguin features a specially designed retractable watersports platform which allows guests to descend to sea level, where they can conveniently hop aboard a windsurfer, launch a kayak, thrill with a little waterskiing, or set out on a scuba diving expedition. If you’ve never been diving, you can take advantage of onboard scuba lessons. Paul Gauguin Cruises offers PADI certification onboard for novice divers as well as classes at all levels, from snorkelling to advanced scuba diving techniques.
Fitness Center Maintain your regular fitness program or develop a new one in Paul Gauguin’s fitness center. Featuring equipment such as lifecycles, treadmills, Stairmasters and weight machines, you’ll find everything you need to keep your fitness routine on track while you sail through majestic sights. Or take advantage of being on a cruise and work out on or under the water with windsurfing, waterskiing, kayaking, and Paul Gauguin’s exclusive PADI diving program. Spa Escape to the spa for a day of relaxing and pampering. With its unrivalled approach to spa and beauty, services are tailored uniquely to the needs of each individual. Paul Gauguin’s spa combines the art of gentle pampering with an extensive range of physical regimens including health and revitalization. Treatments include skin care therapies, skin exfoliating, massage, reflexology, aromatherapy, body wraps, facials and beauty treatments. The spa aboard Paul Gauguin is the perfect place to rest and rejuvenate your mind, body and soul. Casino On any given evening, pulses run high in the casino featuring two gaming tables and slot machines. Here, the action is non-stop to keep you entertained all night. Wireless at Sea It’s easy to stay connected to family and friends at home with e-mail and internet access available in the Internet Centre. Internet plans are available per minute, or you can buy packages. Wi-Fi is also available in some cabins and various hot spots throughout the ship. Butler Service Available only to guests staying in Category B accommodations* or higher, Paul Gauguin Cruises offers butler service, the ultimate perk. Butlers can assist you onboard by unpacking your luggage, arranging pressing for your clothing and making reservations at the spa or for dinner. A butler can also help you celebrate a special occasion or arrange shore reservations. Paul Gauguin’s butler’s do it all – quickly, competently and without fuss.*Please contact your consultant for specific stateroom information. Dining  Serving some of the finest cuisine in the South Seas, Paul Gauguin Cruises delivers the art of living through the sensory pleasures of their sumptuous feasts. Part of the legendary tastings that you’ll encounter onboard, at every meal, select wines will be generously poured, compliments of the house.
Check out L’Etoile where you can enjoy fine French cuisine with a Polynesian accent amid the classic furnishings Paris-like ambiance. Or try Le Grill where you can treat your palate with their breakfast buffet and casual lunch favourites. By night, Le Grill is transformed into a cozy indoor/outdoor restaurant serving grilled specialties in a more casual atmosphere. If you’re looking for something special, you’ll have to tray La Veranda, featuring floor-to-ceiling windows, al fresco seating and a refined atmosphere, making it the perfect place to catch all of the amazing views while you enjoy a superb meal. By night fall, La Veranda is transformed into an elegant French Bistro offering the finest cuisine to provide an extraordinary dining experience that captures the very essence of France. Paul Gauguin Cruises caters to those requiring a special menu, such as vegetarian, light and healthy, and no salt added, so there is sure to be something to satisfy all appetites. Room service is also available 24 hours a day, so you can enjoy your meals from the comfort of your own room. Cruising with Family  Paul Gauguin Cruises offers the Ambassadors of the Environment program* tailored specifically for families. This unique, groundbreaking program introduces young travellers (ages 9 to 17) to the extraordinary natural wonders of French Polynesia through direct, hands-on, interactive experiences with marine and island ecosystems. Created in partnership with Jean-Michel Cousteau and the Ocean Futures Society, the program entertains and educates through a series of excursions. Although the ship does not have dedicated children’s facilities or staff, daytime storytelling and craft activities are offered throughout the day.
*Available only on select itineraries throughout the year. Please contact your consultant for specific information. |