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Tahiti & the Society Islands - French Polynesia Luxury Cruise aboard Paul Gauguin

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PAUL GAUGUIN Cruises is offering an exceptional 8-day voyage leaving from Tahiti to discover the gems of the Society Islands, including extraordinary landscapes and enchanting historical and cultural treasures.

You will be captivated by the resolutely Polynesian ambiance that prevails aboard the Paul Gauguin: a ship with a relaxed and international atmosphere, especially designed for sailing in these shallow turquoise waters. This marvellous cruise will take you towards destinations that have inspired many artists, such as the novelist Herman Melville, the painters Henri Matisse and Paul Gauguin, the singer-songwriter Jacques Brel and many others.

You will be dazzled by the incomparable beauty of Huahine, by the turquoise waters of the motu Mahana, our private vanilla-scented paradise, by the sumptuous lagoon of Bora Bora, with its distinctly recognisable volcanic silhouette, and by Moorea, with its hillside pineapple plantations and its verdant peaks overlooking the island.

Between pearl farms and white sandy beaches, French Polynesia will reveal its many mysteries to you. Surrounded by superb lagoons of translucent waters edged by exceptional coral reefs, the islands of Polynesia are undoubtedly some of the most beautiful in the world and home to an astonishing and rich wildlife.

22 June, 2024 to 29 June, 2024

Porthole Stateroom $ 8,280 AUD pp

deck 3, category F, capacity: 2 to 3 passengers* 19m² cabin with external views
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Window Stateroom $ 8,720 AUD pp

deck 4, category E, capacity: 2 to 3 passengers* 19m² cabin - Cabin 415 (21m²) is accessible to guests using wheelchairs.
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Balcony Stateroom. From $ 11,990 AUD pp

deck 7, category C, capacity: 2 or 3 people* 713 à 762 (cabine 20m² - balcon 3m²) 763 (17m² cabin – 7m² balcony) 764 (17,5m² cabin – 7m² balcony) 765 (20,5m² cabin – 7m² balcony) 766 (20m² cabin – 6,5m² balcony) 767 (21m² cabin – 7m² balcony) deck 6, category D, capacity: up to 3 people 20m² cabin, 3m² balcony.
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Veranda Stateroom $ 15,970 AUD pp

decks 8 and 7, category B, capacity: up to 3 people 23m² cabin, 5m² veranda and butler service included.
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Veranda Suite $ 19,700 AUD pp

deck 7, category A, capacity: up to 3 people 28m² suite, 5m² veranda and butler service included.
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Grand Suite $ 26,340 AUD pp

deck 8, category GS, capacity: up to 3 people 30m² cabin, 18m² veranda and balcony, free Wifi internet access, butler service included.
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Owner's Suite. From $ 27,390 AUD pp

Owner's Suite 701 deck 7, category OS, capacity: up to 3 people 30m² cabin, 18m² balcony and veranda, bath and separate shower, free Wi-fi internet access, dressing area and butler service included. Owner's 7002 suite deck 7, category OS, capacity: up to 3 people 42m² cabin, 7m² veranda, bath, free Wi-Fi internet access, dressing area and butler service included.
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27 July, 2024 to 03 August, 2024

Porthole Stateroom $ 8,280 AUD pp

deck 3, category F, capacity: 2 to 3 passengers* 19m² cabin with external views
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Window Stateroom $ 8,720 AUD pp

deck 4, category E, capacity: 2 to 3 passengers* 19m² cabin - Cabin 415 (21m²) is accessible to guests using wheelchairs.
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Balcony Stateroom. From $ 11,990 AUD pp

Veranda Stateroom $ 15,970 AUD pp

decks 8 and 7, category B, capacity: up to 3 people 23m² cabin, 5m² veranda and butler service included.
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Veranda Suite $ 19,700 AUD pp

deck 7, category A, capacity: up to 3 people 28m² suite, 5m² veranda and butler service included.
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Grand Suite $ 26,340 AUD pp

deck 8, category GS, capacity: up to 3 people 30m² cabin, 18m² veranda and balcony, free Wifi internet access, butler service included.
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Owner's Suite. From $ 27,390 AUD pp

07 September, 2024 to 14 September, 2024

Porthole Stateroom $ 8,280 AUD pp

deck 3, category F, capacity: 2 to 3 passengers* 19m² cabin with external views
view cabin photo

Window Stateroom $ 8,720 AUD pp

deck 4, category E, capacity: 2 to 3 passengers* 19m² cabin - Cabin 415 (21m²) is accessible to guests using wheelchairs.
view cabin photo

Balcony Stateroom. From $ 11,990 AUD pp

Veranda Stateroom $ 15,970 AUD pp

decks 8 and 7, category B, capacity: up to 3 people 23m² cabin, 5m² veranda and butler service included.
view cabin photo

Veranda Suite $ 19,700 AUD pp

deck 7, category A, capacity: up to 3 people 28m² suite, 5m² veranda and butler service included.
view cabin photo

Grand Suite $ 26,340 AUD pp

deck 8, category GS, capacity: up to 3 people 30m² cabin, 18m² veranda and balcony, free Wifi internet access, butler service included.
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Owner's Suite. From $ 27,390 AUD pp

19 October, 2024 to 26 October, 2024

Porthole Stateroom $ 8,280 AUD pp

deck 3, category F, capacity: 2 to 3 passengers* 19m² cabin with external views
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Window Stateroom $ 8,720 AUD pp

deck 4, category E, capacity: 2 to 3 passengers* 19m² cabin - Cabin 415 (21m²) is accessible to guests using wheelchairs.
view cabin photo

Balcony Stateroom. From $ 11,990 AUD pp

Veranda Stateroom $ 15,970 AUD pp

decks 8 and 7, category B, capacity: up to 3 people 23m² cabin, 5m² veranda and butler service included.
view cabin photo

Veranda Suite $ 19,700 AUD pp

deck 7, category A, capacity: up to 3 people 28m² suite, 5m² veranda and butler service included.
view cabin photo

Grand Suite $ 26,340 AUD pp

deck 8, category GS, capacity: up to 3 people 30m² cabin, 18m² veranda and balcony, free Wifi internet access, butler service included.
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Owner's Suite. From $ 27,390 AUD pp

14 June, 2025 to 21 June, 2025

Porthole Stateroom $ 8,260 AUD pp

deck 3, category F, capacity: 2 to 3 passengers* 19m² cabin with external views
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Window Stateroom $ 9,580 AUD pp

deck 4, category E, capacity: 2 to 3 passengers* 19m² cabin - Cabin 415 (21m²) is accessible to guests using wheelchairs.
view cabin photo

Balcony Stateroom. From $ 11,970 AUD pp

Veranda Stateroom $ 15,940 AUD pp

decks 8 and 7, category B, capacity: up to 3 people 23m² cabin, 5m² veranda and butler service included.
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Veranda Suite $ 21,410 AUD pp

deck 7, category A, capacity: up to 3 people 28m² suite, 5m² veranda and butler service included.
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Grand Suite $ 26,260 AUD pp

deck 8, category GS, capacity: up to 3 people 30m² cabin, 18m² veranda and balcony, free Wifi internet access, butler service included.
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Owner's Suite. From $ 27,310 AUD pp

26 July, 2025 to 02 August, 2025

Porthole Stateroom $ 8,260 AUD pp

deck 3, category F, capacity: 2 to 3 passengers* 19m² cabin with external views
view cabin photo

Window Stateroom $ 9,580 AUD pp

deck 4, category E, capacity: 2 to 3 passengers* 19m² cabin - Cabin 415 (21m²) is accessible to guests using wheelchairs.
view cabin photo

Balcony Stateroom. From $ 11,970 AUD pp

Veranda Stateroom $ 15,940 AUD pp

decks 8 and 7, category B, capacity: up to 3 people 23m² cabin, 5m² veranda and butler service included.
view cabin photo

Veranda Suite $ 21,410 AUD pp

deck 7, category A, capacity: up to 3 people 28m² suite, 5m² veranda and butler service included.
view cabin photo

Grand Suite $ 26,260 AUD pp

deck 8, category GS, capacity: up to 3 people 30m² cabin, 18m² veranda and balcony, free Wifi internet access, butler service included.
view cabin photo

Owner's Suite. From $ 27,310 AUD pp

23 August, 2025 to 30 August, 2025

Porthole Stateroom $ 8,260 AUD pp

deck 3, category F, capacity: 2 to 3 passengers* 19m² cabin with external views
view cabin photo

Window Stateroom $ 9,580 AUD pp

deck 4, category E, capacity: 2 to 3 passengers* 19m² cabin - Cabin 415 (21m²) is accessible to guests using wheelchairs.
view cabin photo

Balcony Stateroom. From $ 11,970 AUD pp

Veranda Stateroom $ 15,940 AUD pp

decks 8 and 7, category B, capacity: up to 3 people 23m² cabin, 5m² veranda and butler service included.
view cabin photo

Veranda Suite $ 21,410 AUD pp

deck 7, category A, capacity: up to 3 people 28m² suite, 5m² veranda and butler service included.
view cabin photo

Grand Suite $ 26,260 AUD pp

deck 8, category GS, capacity: up to 3 people 30m² cabin, 18m² veranda and balcony, free Wifi internet access, butler service included.
view cabin photo

Owner's Suite. From $ 27,310 AUD pp

20 September, 2025 to 27 September, 2025

Porthole Stateroom $ 8,260 AUD pp

deck 3, category F, capacity: 2 to 3 passengers* 19m² cabin with external views
view cabin photo

Window Stateroom $ 9,580 AUD pp

deck 4, category E, capacity: 2 to 3 passengers* 19m² cabin - Cabin 415 (21m²) is accessible to guests using wheelchairs.
view cabin photo

Balcony Stateroom. From $ 11,970 AUD pp

Veranda Stateroom $ 15,940 AUD pp

decks 8 and 7, category B, capacity: up to 3 people 23m² cabin, 5m² veranda and butler service included.
view cabin photo

Veranda Suite $ 21,410 AUD pp

deck 7, category A, capacity: up to 3 people 28m² suite, 5m² veranda and butler service included.
view cabin photo

Grand Suite $ 26,260 AUD pp

deck 8, category GS, capacity: up to 3 people 30m² cabin, 18m² veranda and balcony, free Wifi internet access, butler service included.
view cabin photo

Owner's Suite. From $ 27,310 AUD pp

08 November, 2025 to 15 November, 2025

Porthole Stateroom $ 5,710 AUD pp

deck 3, category F, capacity: 2 to 3 passengers* 19m² cabin with external views
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Window Stateroom $ 6,660 AUD pp

deck 4, category E, capacity: 2 to 3 passengers* 19m² cabin - Cabin 415 (21m²) is accessible to guests using wheelchairs.
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Balcony Stateroom. From $ 8,350 AUD pp

Veranda Stateroom $ 11,170 AUD pp

decks 8 and 7, category B, capacity: up to 3 people 23m² cabin, 5m² veranda and butler service included.
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Veranda Suite $ 15,060 AUD pp

deck 7, category A, capacity: up to 3 people 28m² suite, 5m² veranda and butler service included.
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Grand Suite $ 18,510 AUD pp

deck 8, category GS, capacity: up to 3 people 30m² cabin, 18m² veranda and balcony, free Wifi internet access, butler service included.
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Owner's Suite. From $ 19,260 AUD pp

Additional charges:

Port Taxes & Fees 200 AUD pp

Tahiti & the Society Islands - French Polynesia Luxury Cruise aboard Paul Gauguin itinerary:

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Day 1 PAPEETE, TAHITI ISLAND

Capital of French Polynesia, the city of Papeete is on the north-west coast of the island of Tahiti. You’ll find a relaxed atmosphere here,where urban buzz combines with the legendary laid-back Polynesian lifestyle. Culture is not lacking. You can enjoy sites narrating the history of the archipelago, including the colonial cathedral and the Maison de la reine Marau. The Vaipahi public gardens will win you over by their abundant plant-life. The large municipal market offers local specialities: fresh fruit, spices and all kinds of fish abound on their stalls.

Day 2 HUAHINE, SOCIETY ISLANDS

Located less than 200 kilometres north-west of Tahiti, Huahine Island is a secret gem in French Polynesia. You’ll love the mysterious atmosphere emanating from its voluptuous contours, its wild vegetation and stunning remote creeks. If you explore both parts of the island, la Grande Huahine to the north, and la Petite Huahine to the south, will reveal some of its hidden treasures, as well as some archaeological remains from the Polynesian past. You can meet the local population in the main town of Fare, or in the string of villages along the coast.

Day 3 MOTU MAHANA, TAHA'A ISLAND, SOCIETY ISLANDS

Feet in the sand, on the islet of Motu Mahana, our sumptuous little private paradise, you will share a very special experience around an authentic traditional Polynesian barbecue. A veritable jewel in the Taha’a lagoon, pristine atoll of the Society Islands, Motu Mahana offers an infinite palette of shades of turquoise, an idyllic backdrop for observing the majestic ballet of the tropical fish. The volcanic island of Taha’a, dominated by Mount Ohiri and Mount Puurauti, will reveal its fertile and luxuriant nature, ideal for cultivating the magnificent black pearls of French Polynesia, as well as vanilla. This rare spice, greatly in demand by gourmets, is the main economic resource of what is also known as Vanilla Island.

Days 4 - 5 BORA BORA, SOCIETY ISLANDS

Paradisiacal atoll of the archipelago of the Leeward Islands, west of French Polynesia, mythical Bora Bora offers a natural spectacle of captivating beauty. You’ll be won over as much by the white sandy beaches as by its famous lagoon, one of the most beautiful in the world, where colourful fish frolic in waters of incomparable turquoise. The island is covered with tropical vegetation, and dominated by the majestic outline of Mount Otemanu. A promenade through this volcanic landscape will enable you to discover a number of villages and meet local communities.

Days 6 - 7 MOOREA ISLAND

A part of the Windward Island archipelago just to the west of Tahiti, famous Mo'orea will leave you with a series of unforgettable images and memories. Bask on its heavenly beaches, enjoy a dip in the turquoise waters of its lagoon, and soak up its luscious vegetation and the heady flowers that carpet the inland areas. Get the most out of this natural gem with a trip to the Mo'orea Belvedere. Exceptional views of Mount Rotui unfurl before your eyes, with the Opunohu Bay and its valley to the left, and the famous Cook's Bay, surrounded by notched, cathedral-style peaks, to the right.

Day 8 PAPEETE, TAHITI ISLAND

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Itineraries are subject to change.

Tahiti & the Society Islands - French Polynesia Luxury Cruise aboard Paul Gauguin reverse itinerary:

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Please Note: *

Itineraries are subject to change.

Day 8 PAPEETE, TAHITI ISLAND *

Days 6 - 7 MOOREA ISLAND *

Days 4 - 5 BORA BORA, SOCIETY ISLANDS *

Day 3 MOTU MAHANA, TAHA'A ISLAND, SOCIETY ISLANDS *

Day 2 HUAHINE, SOCIETY ISLANDS *

Day 1 PAPEETE, TAHITI ISLAND *

* = Indicative

Paul Gauguin

Vessel Type: Luxury Expedition

Length: 504 feet, 153.6 meters

Passenger Capacity: 332

Refurbished: 2021

Designed specifically to glide through the shallow seas of the South Pacific, The Gauguin is a small-ship cruiser’s dream. She delivers travelers to intimate ports inaccessible to larger cruise ships, all the while providing an onboard experience that is nothing short of luxurious. Guests aboard luxury cruises enjoy spacious suites and staterooms (more than 70% with private balconies), an onboard watersports marina, three dining venues, an extensive spa, and five-star 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.

Ship Features

All oceanview accommodations, nearly 70% with balconies, measuring from 200 to 500 sq. ft., including balcony

Butler service, in-suite bar setup, and iPod® music system in suite/stateroom category B and above

A choice of three dining venues

Complimentary 24-hour room service, including selections from L’Etoile restaurant during regular dining hours

Complimentary beverages, including select wines and spirits, beer, soft drinks, bottled water, and hot beverages

Onboard gratuities for room stewards, dining and bar staff

Full entertainment program including Polynesian artists, musical entertainment, a pianist, and a professionally operated casino with slot machines

Spa and beauty services, including hand and foot treatments, body treatments, facials, and spa programs

Optional PADI SCUBA diving program and certification

Watersports marina for complimentary kayaking and paddleboarding, and Zodiacs® for optional dive excursions

Fully-equipped fitness center

Presentations by local naturalists and a variety of special guests

Spacious outdoor decks and pool

La Boutique duty-free shop

Book library (open 24 hours a day)

Wi-Fi hot spots throughout the ship to cover most suites/staterooms and common areas, as well as guest-accessible computers, available 24 hours a day for a nominal fee

Laundry services available

Certified medical services

166 suites/staterooms on Decks 3-8, including one wheelchair-accessible stateroom and select staterooms that can accommodate three guests

• A cruise to discover the natural treasures, riches, and age-old traditions of the Society Islands.

• A gentle escapade aboard the Paul Gauguin, an expert in the destination, with an international and friendly atmosphere.

• An immersion in South Pacific culture and way of life: the sunny disposition of the Gauguines and the Gauguins, our Polynesian hosts, singing, weaving workshops, dancing lessons.

• Slow down and let stress float away on secluded Huahine. Explore the local village on foot. Wander through lush rainforests. Float in crystal-clear lagoons.

• Live the life idyllic with a memorable day on motu Mahana, our own private slice of paradise. On this exclusive islet, treat yourself to sand between your toes, the shade of swaying palm trees, a sumptuous barbecue lunch and, of course, drinks sipped from coconuts.

• Enjoy an overnight in Bora Bora, which gives you ample time to explore this laid-back destination’s dramatic mountain peaks, romantic lagoon, and impossibly turquoise waters.

• Moorea, with its emerald lagoon, white sandy beaches and endemic lush gardens.

• Discover Polynesia’s traditional way of life and customs.

• Landscapes: lagoons, idyllic beaches, deserted coves, tropical forests and mountain peaks.

• Possibility of diving (PADI Open Water Diver or equivalent) with an experienced instructor on board.