Paul Gauguin Cruises has launched sales for its 2024 cruises, featuring 33 sailings to seven destinations—including two new itineraries—developed by experts in the South Pacific. The company joined the Ponant family in September 2019 and continues to offer a cosmopolitan and relaxed atmosphere and an unparalleled experience in this destination.
Many of the activities focus on water sports and the program includes swimming, scuba diving, kayaking, paddleboarding and snorkeling, as well as discovering local traditions and visiting UNESCO World Heritage sites.
Pearls of the Society Islands – NEW – Departing from Papeete, this voyage sets out to discover the wealth of natural treasures and ancient traditions of Polynesia in the Society Islands. The m/s Paul Gauguin will sail to Huahine, Raiatea, Motu Mahana, Bora Bora, and finally Moorea.
Marquesas, Tuamotus, and Society Islands – NEW – Among idyllic islands and atolls fringed by shimmering lagoons of crystal-clear water, the m/s Paul Gauguin will venture into the heart of the Tuamotus archipelago. It will be an opportunity to explore the wonders of the seabed around Fakarava Atoll, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, and to immerse oneself in the history and culture of Polynesia. The beautiful islands of the Marquesas, Hiva Oa, Tahuata, Nuka Hiva, Ua Pou, and then Bora Bora, Motu Mahana, and Tahiti follow.
Tahiti and the Society Islands – From Papeete, the ship sets sail towards the coves of Huahine, Motu Mahana, Bora Bora and Moorea, on an itinerary that explores the must-see places of French Polynesia.
Society Islands and Tuamotus – From the Society Islands to the heart of French Polynesia, Bora Bora, Moorea and Motu Mahana, before venturing into the Tuamotus archipelago to discover the island of Rangiroa.
Cook Islands and Society Islands – The m/s Paul Gauguin will sail to Huahine, Bora Bora, Moorea and the wild beauty of the Cook Islands, Aitutaki and Rarotonga, before returning to Papeete.
Fiji, Tonga, Cook Islands, and Society Islands – Departing from Papeete, the ship will set sail to explore the fabulous archipelagos of the South Pacific, Fiji, and Tonga. There will be ample opportunities for snorkeling and scuba diving to explore the exceptional richness of marine life in these two destinations, including manta rays, whitetip reef sharks, dolphins, turtles, eagle rays, ribbon eels, clownfish, and countless other colorful fish.
