Paul Gauguin Cruises

Ocean
Small ship
About
Paul Gauguin Cruises
One ship, deeply established in French Polynesia
Paul Gauguin Cruises is built around one vessel and one part of the world. The 330-guest m/s Paul Gauguin was designed for the shallow lagoons and island routes of French Polynesia, where it has operated for decades, extending on selected voyages to the Cook Islands, Fiji, Tonga and other South Pacific archipelagos. Its scale is larger than a yacht but markedly more intimate than a conventional resort ship, with 165 staterooms and suites, a marina and a programme that brings Polynesian hosts, music and cultural interpretation into daily life on board.
Paul Gauguin Cruises
at a glance
Voyage style
Warm-water small-ship cruising centred on lagoons, islands and Polynesian culture.
Ship style
A single shallow-draft ocean ship carrying 330 guests in 165 staterooms and suites.
Key regions
Society Islands, Tuamotus, Marquesas, Cook Islands, Fiji, Tonga and wider South Pacific.
On board
Relaxed, inclusive and strongly connected to Polynesian music, hospitality and time outdoors.
the experience
Lagoon life shapes the shipboard day
The ship’s marina supports kayaking, paddleboarding and watersports when sea conditions and the itinerary permit, making the lagoons part of the onboard experience rather than scenery viewed at a distance. Polynesian hosts known as Les Gauguins and Les Gauguines contribute music, dance and cultural context, while dress and service remain relaxed. Meals, selected drinks, gratuities and Wi-Fi are included, and dining spans three restaurants. On applicable itineraries, access to the private islet of Motu Mahana and a beach venue in Bora Bora adds a shore-based extension of the ship.
THE Destinations
French Polynesia in depth, then farther into the Pacific
The Society Islands form the heart of the programme, with frequent combinations of Tahiti, Moorea, Bora Bora, Huahine and smaller islands. Longer routes reach the coral atolls of the Tuamotus and the more rugged Marquesas, while selected sailings continue to the Cook Islands, Fiji, Tonga and other South Pacific destinations. The line’s long regional focus matters: itineraries are built around lagoons, reef access and island communities rather than treating French Polynesia as one stop within a wider ocean crossing.
BOOKING THROUGH MARBURY
Additional value,
where available
Selected voyages booked through Marbury may include additional benefits or amenities. These vary by sailing, fare and suite category and will always be confirmed as part of your quote.
BEFORE YOU BOOK
Important details
to know
Currency
The booking currency for this cruise line will be confirmed as part of your Marbury quote.
Booking eligibility
Booking eligibility and any residency restrictions will be confirmed as part of your Marbury quote.
BEFORE & AFTER THE VOYAGE
The journey extends
beyond the ship
A cruise is often one part of a wider journey. Marbury can arrange the hotels before departure and after arrival, from a well-placed overnight stay near the port to a few additional days spent exploring the destination at a more considered pace.
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