The famous luxury ship offers six exclusive itineraries with departures throughout the year.
Paul Gauguin Croisières has just opened its reservations for 2026. This specialist in French Polynesia offers six itineraries to discover the Society Islands, the Tuamotus, the Marquesas and the Cook Islands – “the most complete offer of high-end companies in this region,” assures its management.
Aboard the Paul Gauguin, a multiple award-winning ship, these 7 to 14-night cruises departing from Papeete (island of Tahiti) offer an authentic and luxurious travel experience all year round “that will delight the most demanding passengers. »
For Paul Gauguin Croisières, French Polynesia is the backdrop for splendid travel experiences. The cultural richness and natural wonders of each archipelago are revealed through a wide choice of itineraries. “Thanks to the relationships maintained by the company for more than twenty years, passengers embark on enriching journeys, punctuated by meetings and sharing with local communities,” insists management.
A tailor-made ship for Polynesia
Designed specifically for sailing in the archipelagos of the South Pacific and completely renovated in 2019, the Paul Gauguin benefits from a shallow draft which allows it to access shallow lagoons and the most remote islands as close as possible.
“There is a unique Polynesian atmosphere on board the Paul Gauguin, carried by the legendary hospitality of the Gauguins and Gauguines,” we assure you. On board and on land, musicians and dancers celebrate Polynesian culture; the gastronomy and service, as well as the design of the 165 sea view cabins, are also inspired by the art of living on the islands.
No less than 38 departures are offered in 2026, half of which are 7-night itineraries offering multiple possibilities for discovering Polynesia – “one of those destinations to visit at least once in a lifetime. »
Other itineraries of 10, 11 and 14 nights allow you to explore the Tuamotu Atolls, the mystery of the Marquesas Islands and the unspoilt tropical beauty of the Cook Islands. Itineraries are complemented by overnight and extended stays on iconic islands, providing an even more immersive experience.
The itineraries in brief
Tahiti and the Society Islands
7 nights on board / 3 overnight stopovers / 11 departures
Tahiti, Huahine, Motu Mahana – Taha’a Island, Bora Bora (one night on site), Moorea (one night on site) and Tahiti (one night on site), Society Islands.
*Order of stopovers modified on departure on March 14, 2026.
From €3,800 per person – Discover the departures
Pearls of the Society Islands
7 nights on board / 2 overnight stopovers / 7 departures
Tahiti, Huahine, Raiatea, Motu Mahana – island of Taha’a, Bora Bora (one night on site), Moorea and Tahiti (one night on site), Society Islands.
From €2,610 per person – Discover the departures
Society Islands and Tuamotu
10 or 11 nights on board / 3 overnight stopovers / 10 departures
Tahiti, Huahine, Raiatea, Motu Mahana – island of Taha’a and Bora Bora (one night on site), Society Islands; Fakarava and Rangiroa, Tuamotu; Moorea (one night on site on 11-night itineraries) and Tahiti (one night on site), Society Islands.
From €4,900 per person – Discover the departures
Cook Islands and Society Islands
11 nights / 3 overnight stopovers / 3 departures
Tahiti and Huahine, Society Islands; Aitutaki and Rarotonga, Cook Islands; Bora Bora (overnight), Motu Mahana/Taha’a, Moorea (overnight) and Tahiti (overnight), Society Islands.
From €5,170 per person – Discover the departures
Marquesas, Tuamotu and Society Islands
14 nights / 1 overnight stopover / 7 departures
Tahiti, Society Islands; Fakarava, Tuamotu; Fatu Hiva, Atuona, Tahuata, and Nuku Hiva, Marquesas Islands; Rangiroa, Tuamotu; Bora Bora, Huahine, Motu Mahana/Taha’a, Moorea and Tahiti (overnight on site), Society Islands.
From €6,580 per person – Discover the departures
About Paul Gauguin
Paul Gauguin Cruises operates the Paul Gauguin ship, offering 330 passengers a premium cruise experience to the incomparable wonders of Tahiti, French Polynesia and the South Pacific.
The cruise line is a winner of “World’s Best Small-Ship Ocean Cruise Line” in Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards 2022, a finalist for “Top 2 Small Cruise Lines” in Condé Nast Traveler 2023 and the Readers’ Choice Awards 2022, and listed on the “Gold List” of this publication. It was also distinguished for the fourth time as “Best Cruise in French Polynesia” by the AFAR Travelers’ Choice Awards.
In September 2019, Paul Gauguin Croisières joined the Ponant family, designer of inspiring cruises aboard human-sized exploration ships.
Information : ponant.com/paul-gauguin
