Paul Gauguin Cruise

Named  the “Highest-Ranked Small Luxury Cruise Ship” by Conde Naste Traveler, the Paul Gauguin was designe specifically for sailing in French Polynesia. She offers an informal and relaxing environment found on all the islands of Tahiti.  She offers comfort, luxury, spacious suites and staterooms, a water sports marina, choice of three open seating dining venues and an extensive spa.

Her itineraries include the Society islands, Tuamotus islands of French Polynesia. You can also embark on a sailing including the Fiji islands, Marquesas, Cook islands, New Zealand, and Tonga.

The Paul Gauguin is the most luxurious ship to sail in Tahiti on a year-round basis. With only 332 guests you experience a crew to guest ratio of 1 to 1.5. All the cabins have an oceanview, nearly 70% with balconies. The space to guest ratio of nearly 58 to 1 is one of the highest of any ship serving the North American market. Included in your package are all onboard gratuities, complimentary beverages including fine wines and premium spirits, soft drinks, bottled water, coffee and tea served throughout the ship, butler service in categories B and above, including in-suite bar setup and SoundDock® for iPod®, in-suite mini-bar replenished daily with soft drinks, beer and bottled water, state-of-the-art retractable watersports marina, onboard dive program, onboard lecture program, two elegant restaurants and one pool-side grill, all with open-seating dining, well-being and vegetarian selections and special dietetic menus upon request, WiFi hotspots throughout the ship, complimentary 24-hour room service, complimentary in-room dining, and complimentary in-room movie channels and movies are available.

Water sports are a highlight of the Polynesian experience, and the m/s Paul Gauguin is constructed to take full advantage of these irresistible waters, with accessibility to ports and adventures. Our retractable, onboard Watersports Marina brings you down to sea level where you can hop aboard a windsurfer, launch a kayak, try waterskiing or embark on our Zodiac for optional diving adventures.

Even if you've never been diving, you can take advantage of our onboard scuba lessons. The m/s Paul Gauguin offers PADI certification onboard for novice divers as well as classes at all levels, from snorkeling to advanced scuba diving techniques. All activities are supervised by our own staff of PADI dive masters. For the convenience of our guests, all necessary equipment, including an air compressor to refill scuba tanks, is onboard.

To book your Tahiti cruise please contact us at Ellen@SpecialOccasionTravel.com.