Paul Gauguin Cruises award-winning luxury voyages have been voted “World’s Best Small-Ship Cruise Line” and “World’s Best Small-Ship Cruise Line for Families” by the readers of Travel + Leisure. The company has also received exceptional cruise reviews and accolades from guests for providing the best cruises in the world.
Designed specifically to glide through the shallow seas of the South Pacific, The Gauguin is the flagship of Paul Gauguin Cruises and a small-ship cruiser’s dream. She transports travellers to intimate ports inaccessible to larger cruise ships, while providing a five-star experience with spacious suites and staterooms (more than 70% with private balconies), an onboard watersports marina, three dining venues, an extensive spa, and fabulous service. Life onboard also reflects the beauty and rich cultural heritage of the islands she calls upon, with a warm, friendly feel, informal setting, and even a beloved troupe of Gauguines and Gauguins—local Tahitians who serve as cruise staff, entertainers, and storytellers.
Signature Programs on The Gauguin
- Les Gauguines and Les Gauguins,- onboard troupe of Polynesian hosts, accompany every sailing, providing unique live entertainment and activities, to bring Polynesian culture to life.
- Guests have the opportunity to engage in two Wildlife Discovery Series programs & learn about marine wildlife and habitats from some of the world’s most interesting scientists, oceanographers, and conservationists.
- Stewards of Nature: This hands-on educational program inspires children (ages 7-17) and their families to value nature and explore the local environment.
- Enjoy complimentary watersports provided by the ship’s onboard marina or during visits to destination beaches. The Gauguin is one of the only luxury ship in French Polynesia to offer PADI SCUBA diving program
