Paul Gauguin Tahiti Cruises
Paul Gauguin Cruises is offering the six-star m/s Paul Gauguin ship for Tahiti cruise vacations. It is the only cruise ship to offer year-round Tahiti cruises and the only ship purposely built to cruise French Polynesia.
At the turn of the century, impressionist Paul Gauguin travelled to the tropical shores of French Polynesia to create some of his most renowned masterpieces. Today his namesake, the m/s Paul Gauguin, transports you to the same romantic Tahitian vacation paradise-to explore, experience and escape. With the freedom to discover the exotic ports of the South Pacific without limitation, your cruise aboard m/s Paul Gauguin will fulfill your every dream and expectation.
We want your experience aboard the Paul Gauguin to be as carefree as possible. Your all-inclusive fare includes everything from gratuities to soft drinks to use of our exclusive, private beach and motu. Also, with three resturants, a luxury spa, over 217 staff and our own watersports marina at your fingertips, rest assured that however active, pampered or entertained you'd like to be, yor stay aboard the Paul Gauguin is everything you want it to be and more.
Awards:
One of the "World's More Scenic Cruises"
By CNN.com, Travel + Leisure 2011
"Best Small Ship - 3rd Overall, #1 in Dining"
By Cruise Critic Cruisers' Choice Awards 2011
"Silver Magellan Award, Small Cruise Ship Category"
By Travel Weekly 2011
"Top 5 Small Luxury Cruise Ship"
By Conde Nast Traveler, Readers Poll 2011
"Best South Pacific Itinerary"
By Porthole 2010 Readers' Choice Awards
"Best for a Second Honeymoon"
By Cruise Critic 2010 Editor's Picks Awards
Nested in the cool Pacific waters, Polynesian settlers found a string of emerald islands, fruitful and fertile, carpeted with lush rain forests and vibrant life. Scattered over a vast, 2.5 million square kilometers area in the South Pacific, French Polynesia is made up of several series of islands, atolls, and archipelagoes, independently surrounded by lagoons and barrier reefs that create unique eco-systems and divine respites for the traveler weary of the usual getaway.
Choose from 7, 10, 11 or 14 night cruise vacations onboard the m/s Paul Gauguin. All cruises sail roundtrip from Papeete, Tahiti. This is also where you'll find Tahiti's only International Airport. Only an 8 hour flight from Los Angeles, California...Tahiti is closer than you think!
All Inclusive Fares
- Spacious, Oceanview accommodations, nearly 70% with balconies
- All shipboard meals-daily breakfast, lunch and dinner, and 24-hour room service
- All onboard gratuities included
- Complimentary beverages, including select wines and spirits, soft drinks, bottled water, and hot beverages served throughout the ship
- In-suite bar setup and butler service in categories B and above
- All shipboard amenities, activities, and entertainment
- Refrigerator replenished daily with soft drinks, beer, and bottled water
- Presentations by our onboard naturalist
- A state-of-the-art watersports marina featuring complimentary waterskiing, windsurfing, and kayaking
- Complimentary use of our exclusive, private white-sand beach in Bora Bora, with bar service, volleyball, and great snorkelling
- Complimentary day on our private islet, Motu Mahana, off the coast of Taha's, featuring snorkelling, watersports, barbecue with full bar service, and Polynesian hospitality
m/s Paul Gauguin
Built specifically to sail the waters of Tahiti and French Polynesia, the 332- guest m/s Paul Gauguin offers you relaxed luxury and superb service, along with one of the best crew-to-guest ratios at sea-1:1.5. All suites and staterooms feature ocean views, with nearly 70% also including private balconies. Launched in 1998, the m/s Paul Gauguin is now the longest continually operating luxury cruise ship in the South Pacific. No other luxury ship in history has offered this kind of single-destination deployment on a year-round basis for such an extended period of time.
While onboard, you can always find a little something to pique your interest. From specially designed lectures to heart-pounding casino action, your Tahitian adventure is not limited to your time ashore. Whether you spend the day kayaking at sea, hiking through the wilds, or reading under the Tahitian sun, as your day comes to a close, you’ll feel at home within the intimate splendor of the m/s Paul Gauguin. Spacious, 5+-star staterooms welcome you home after a long day of discovery and exploration, cradling you in comfort and preparing you for another day full of excitement.
SHIP DISTINCTIONS
- 332 guests
- 100% Oceanview accommodations, nearly 70% with balconies
- Suites and staterooms from 200 sq. ft. to 588 sq. ft., including balcony
- 1:1.5 crew-per-guest ratio - among the highest at sea
- A choice of 3 dining venues
- Well-being and vegetarian selections and special dietetic menus upon request
YOUR STATEROOM/SUITE
- Luxury European linens, feather-down duvets, robes, and cotton slippers
- Spacious bath with full-size tub, luxurious bath products, and hair dryer (select staterooms offer shower only)
- Queen-size bed (limited number of staterooms offer twin bed configurations)
- Welcome fruit and flower arrangement
ACTIVITIES AND ENTERTAINMENT
- Ambassadors of the Environment Youth Program (on select voyages)
- La Boutique duty-free shop
- Luxurious onboard spa
- Fitness center
- Presentations by our onboard naturalist
- Onboard watersports marina for complimentary kayaking, windsurfing, and waterskiing
- Zodiacs for optional dive excursions
- Optional PADI dive program and certification
- Les Gauguines - m/s Paul Gauguin’s own troupe of Polynesian entertainers
- Le Grand Salon with stage for live entertainment
- La Palette - lounge and disco
- Le Casino
- Piano Bar
Cruising Tahiti onboard m/s Paul Gauguin
During your time aboard the m/s Paul Gauguin, take advantage of our extensive selection of facilities and services. With a variety of luxurious amenities and unique activities, your days aboard ship are sure to match the splendor of your stunning French Polynesian surroundings. For the ultimate in relaxation and rejuvenation, discover our luxury spa. Then explore the ocean's surface via kayak or windsurfer from our onboard watersports marina, or experience Tahiti's underwater wonders with our optional SCUBA certification program-the only one of its kind on French Polynesian luxury cruises. Or experience the natural and cultural history of Tahiti through a lecture with one of our onboard naturalists. Enjoy your meals at your leisure at one of three stellar, onboard restaurants, and spend your evenings relaxing and enjoying entertainment at our Casino and Piano Bar, La Palette Lounge, or the Grand Salon. Whether you choose to indulge your body, mind, or spirit, you're sure to find an activity to match your passion on the m/s Paul Gauguin.
Jean-Michel Cousteau
The son of the legendary Jacques Cousteau, whose television program "The Undersea World of Jacques Cousteau" brought an awareness of marine life to millions, Jean-Michel Cousteau has achieved a distinguished career as a respected oceanographer and environmentalist in his own right. Mr. Cousteau was introduced to the wonders of the deep at the age of seven, when he was thrown overboard wearing new diving apparatus his father had helped to develop: SCUBA gear. Instead of being afraid, the younger Cousteau was fascinated by the majesty and mystery of what he saw. He has since devoted his life to sharing that wonder with others. In addition to serving for 20 years as executive vice president of the Cousteau Society, his father's nonprofit organization.
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