Paul Gauguin Cruises : Our cruise deals 2026 - 2027

Paul Gauguin highlights

For over twenty years, Paul Gauguin Croisières has specialized in sea voyages to the islands of the South Pacific. With Paul Gauguin, a cruise in Polynesia is unforgettable, because the company guarantees a change of scenery and a sense of wonder at every moment in the region's most beautiful sites, off the beaten track.

A total immersion in these islands and the discovery of breathtaking landscapes are on the program. You'll learn all about Polynesian culture, history, customs and traditions, including the presence of Polynesian hosts, the Gauguins. These cruises are also an opportunity to visit heavenly islets and discover magnificent lagoons through scuba diving.

Cruises are heavenly on this small-capacity luxury vessel, offering a premium passenger-to-person ratio (1.5:1) with an all-inclusive formula.

Social and environmental commitment

Paul Gauguin Croisières has received numerous awards for the high quality of its cruises. Awards from Condé Nast Travel, USA Today, LuxLife Magazine...

Via Ponant, Paul Gauguin Croisières is committed to sustainable tourism and attaches great importance to the human factor in the regions visited. The environment is preserved by limiting ship speed and respecting ecosystems.

The Paul Gauguin fleet

The Paul Gauguin is the only ship in the Paul Gauguin Croisières fleet. Built in 1997 and renovated in 2021, this elegant 156-meter-long, 22-meter-wide vessel has a shallow draught, enabling it to venture to unique sites.

This makes her ideally suited to Polynesian cruises and to sites where larger vessels cannot go.

All 165 cabins and suites benefit from a sea view (window, balcony or veranda) to make the most of the Polynesian landscape. The cabins and suites are decorated with taste and refinement in the Polynesian style.

The cabins and suites range in size from 19 to 49 sq.m. and come in several categories:

- window cabin: 19 m² - balcony cabin: 20 m².

-Balcony cabin: 20 m².

veranda cabin: 28 m² -veranda suite

-veranda suite: 33 m² (33 sq.m.)

-large GS suite: 48 sq.m.

-Owner's suite: 49 m².

All cabins and suites are equipped with air conditioning, mini-bar, queen-size bed or two separate beds, free WiFi, 24-hour room service...

Communal areas invite you to relax in an intimate, unspoiled setting. Onboard service is top-notch, as are meals, which offer the opportunity to sample the best of French gastronomy and local flavors, thanks to menus prepared by a Michelin-starred chef.

On board, the Paul Gauguin offers fascinating lectures, entertainment and shows, as well as moments of well-being in the spa, swimming pool, solarium or fitness room. Not to mention water activities (diving, swimming, kayaking, paddling) and excursions to heavenly locations.

Main destinations served

Unique cruises in Polynesian waters

For the past twenty years, Paul Gauguin Croisières has specialized in cruises through the South Pacific, the Society Islands, Tahiti, Bora-Bora, the Marquesas, the Cook Islands, the Fiji Islands...

Our cruises generally last from 7 to 14 nights. The most beautiful islands and coral atolls are on the program, including some UNESCO World Heritage sites.

Travelling with children and teenagers

Paul Gauguin Croisières/Ponant offers a special package for children and teenagers under 17, sharing a cabin with two adults. They pay only port taxes, and the offer is valid for a maximum of two children/adolescents.

Drinks on board

As part of the Open Bar package, drinks are included in the fare and unlimited. This also applies to the mini-bar and room service. Premium à la carte alcoholic beverages are extra.

Paul Gauguin loyalty program

Ponant advantages also apply to Paul Gauguin Croisières. Travelers can join the Ponant Yacht Club loyalty program, which offers a number of benefits such as upgrades, free laundry and onboard consumer credit....