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Marquesas, The Tuamotus & Society Islands Luxury French Polynesia Cruise

Marquesas, The Tuamotus & Society Islands Luxury French Polynesia Cruise

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PAUL GAUGUIN Cruises is offering an exceptional 15-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. The Paul Gauguin will stop at the heart of the Tuamotu Islands to explore the marvellous depths of the atoll of Fakarava, a UNESCO-classified nature reserve. Discover the unique charms of the Marquesas Islands. The singer-songwriter Jacques Brel sang about the Marquesas Islands and the painter Paul Gauguin was inspired by these islands which stand like dark green fortresses surrounded by the indigo blue of the Pacific. Here, you will find neither lagoons nor reefs. The archipelago’s charm lies in its wild beauty. In the heart of the dense forests of Nuku Hiva, droplets from the waterfalls dive off the vertiginous cliffs. As for the islands of Hiva Oa and Fatu Hiva, they still hide mysterious ancient petroglyphs. In the Society Islands, you will be dazzled by the incomparable beauty of Huahine, by the turquoise waters of the motu Mahana, our private vanilla-scented little 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.

Trip Name
Marquesas, The Tuamotus & Society Islands Luxury French Polynesia Cruise
Days
15
Overview
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

Itinerary



Day 1 - 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 - Day 2 AT SEA
During your day at sea, make the most of the many services and activities on board. Treat yourself to a moment of relaxation in the spa or stay in shape in the fitness centre. Depending on the season, let yourself be tempted by the swimming pool or a spot of sunbathing. This day without a port of call will also be an opportunity to enjoy the conferences or shows proposed on board, to do some shopping in the boutique or to meet the PONANT photographers in their dedicated space. As for lovers of the open sea, they will be able to visit the ship’s upper deck to admire the spectacle of the waves and perhaps be lucky enough to observe marine species. A truly enchanted interlude, combining comfort, rest and entertainment.
Day 3 - Day 3 FAKARAVA, TUAMOTU ISLANDS
Listed as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, Fakarava’s coral ellipsis is a narrow stretch of land sitting on a crystal-clear sea. Travellers here are surprised by the immensity of the lagoon, whose colours evoke an infinite palette. The atoll, renowned for its immaculate beaches and preserved nature, is home to rare bird species, plants and crustaceans. You’ll disembark in a Zodiac® and berth in front of the Veke Veke guesthouse, where you will be welcomed with garlands of flowers and traditional music. You will then be able to go for a walk along the beach or put on flippers, mask and snorkel to make the most of the warm waters of Fakarava and observe its brightly coloured coral.
Day 4 - Day 4 AT SEA
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Day 5 - Day 5 OMOA, FATU HIVA ISLAND
Your ship will take you to Omoa, a peaceful fishing village far from all civilisation, nestling in a magnificent bay on the island of Fatu Hiva. In the valley, you will be able to spot some tohua, former sacred sites, as well as the many burial caves lost in the island’s abundant tropical forest. During your port of call, you’ll be able to discover the Maison Grelet, a museum that houses remarkable wooden sculptures and local works of art. Right in front of you, the village’s artisans will demonstrate how they make tapa, a bark cloth obtained through the technique of beating layers of wood, and explain the manufacturing processes of umu hei, a bouquet garni made from a delicious mix of fragrances.
Day 6 - Day 6 ATUONA, MARQUESAS ISLANDS
You’ll immediately understand why this remote and unusual chain of islands bathing in the crystal-clear waters of the Pacific Ocean inspired Jacques Brel’s final album. During your cruise, we will stop at Hiva Oa, considered to be the “garden of the Marquesas Islands.” A special kind of power and charm emanate from its craggy skyline and black sand beaches. This port of call will provide you with an opportunity to visit the small village of Atuona, home to the tombs of Jacques Brel and Paul Gauguin, as well as a cultural centre devoted to the memory of the famous French painter.
Day 7 - Day 7 HAPATONI, TAHUATA ISLAND
Located on Tahuata, the smallest of the inhabited Marquesas Islands, the village of Hapatoni will open its doors to you. A road built in old stones will lead you from the seashore to the village cathedral. You will also find a craft centre presenting various sculptures and engravings in bone or wood. Marquesan art is, in fact, recognised all over French Polynesia. Further on, vegetation takes over, inviting you to walk among its beautiful green valleys. Here, the population will give you a proper welcome, with traditional singing and dancing. A moment of conviviality you’ll remember!
Day 8 - Day 8 TAIOHAE, NUKA HIVA ISLAND
Taiohae Bay welcomes you in a sumptuous setting. Your ship will drop anchor a few kilometres from the black sandy beaches, nestled between majestic valleys. You will find yourself in the middle of the main village on the island of Nuku Hiva. You can follow the footpaths on foot or in an all-terrain vehicle. From the top of the hill of Mount Muake, a breathtaking panorama allows you to clearly identify the rocky islands that emerge on either side of the bay. Further on, the site of Piki Vehine shows its tikis, sacred statues used for religious practices. In addition, do not miss the Notre Dame des Marquises cathedral. Its distinguishing feature is that is was built using stone taken from the six Marquesa Islands.
Day 9 - Days 9 - 10 AT SEA
During your journey at sea, make the most of the many services and activities on board. Treat yourself to a moment of relaxation in the spa or stay in shape in the fitness centre. Depending on the season, let yourself be tempted by the swimming pool or a spot of sunbathing. This journey without a port of call will also be an opportunity to enjoy the conferences or shows proposed on board, depending on the activities offered, or to do some shopping in the boutique or to meet the PONANT photographers in their dedicated space. As for lovers of the open sea, they will be able to visit the ship’s upper deck to admire the spectacle of the waves and perhaps be lucky enough to observe marine species. A truly enchanted interlude, combining comfort, rest and entertainment.
Day 10 - Day 11 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 11 - Day 12 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.
Day 12 - Day 13 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.
Day 13 - Day 14 & 15 MOOREA ISLAND & PAPEETE, TAHITI 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 14 - Day 16 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 15 - Please Note:
Itineraries are subject to change.

Trip Dates

StartEndPrice FromRoom Type
21-12-202404-01-2025AUD $13,200Porthole Stateroom
21-12-202404-01-2025AUD $13,890Window Stateroom
21-12-202404-01-2025AUD $43,100Owner's Suite. From
21-12-202404-01-2025AUD $19,020BALCONY STATEROOM S DECK 6
21-12-202404-01-2025AUD $19,020BALCONY STATEROOM DECK 6
21-12-202404-01-2025AUD $19,840Balcony Stateroom S Deck 7
21-12-202404-01-2025AUD $19,840BALCONY STATEROOM S DECK 7
21-12-202404-01-2025AUD $20,700Balcony Stateroom. From
21-12-202404-01-2025AUD $25,240Veranda Stateroom
21-12-202404-01-2025AUD $31,060Veranda Suite
21-12-202404-01-2025AUD $41,440Grand Suite
21-06-202505-07-2025AUD $12,460Porthole Stateroom
21-06-202505-07-2025AUD $14,410Window Stateroom
21-06-202505-07-2025AUD $17,930BALCONY STATEROOM S DECK 6
21-06-202505-07-2025AUD $17,930BALCONY STATEROOM DECK 6
21-06-202505-07-2025AUD $18,700BALCONY STATEROOM S DECK 7
21-06-202505-07-2025AUD $18,700Balcony Stateroom S Deck 7
21-06-202505-07-2025AUD $20,640Balcony Stateroom. From
21-06-202505-07-2025AUD $23,790Veranda Stateroom
21-06-202505-07-2025AUD $31,870Veranda Suite
21-06-202505-07-2025AUD $39,030Grand Suite
21-06-202505-07-2025AUD $40,590Owner's Suite. From
12-07-202526-07-2025AUD $12,460Porthole Stateroom
12-07-202526-07-2025AUD $14,410Window Stateroom
12-07-202526-07-2025AUD $17,930BALCONY STATEROOM S DECK 6
12-07-202526-07-2025AUD $17,930BALCONY STATEROOM DECK 6
12-07-202526-07-2025AUD $18,700BALCONY STATEROOM S DECK 7
12-07-202526-07-2025AUD $18,700Balcony Stateroom S Deck 7
12-07-202526-07-2025AUD $20,640Balcony Stateroom. From
12-07-202526-07-2025AUD $23,790Veranda Stateroom
12-07-202526-07-2025AUD $31,870Veranda Suite
12-07-202526-07-2025AUD $39,030Grand Suite
12-07-202526-07-2025AUD $40,590Owner's Suite. From
09-08-202523-08-2025AUD $13,170Porthole Stateroom
09-08-202523-08-2025AUD $15,240Window Stateroom
09-08-202523-08-2025AUD $18,960BALCONY STATEROOM S DECK 6
09-08-202523-08-2025AUD $18,960BALCONY STATEROOM DECK 6
09-08-202523-08-2025AUD $19,780BALCONY STATEROOM S DECK 7
09-08-202523-08-2025AUD $19,780Balcony Stateroom S Deck 7
09-08-202523-08-2025AUD $20,640Balcony Stateroom. From
09-08-202523-08-2025AUD $25,170Veranda Stateroom
09-08-202523-08-2025AUD $33,720Veranda Suite
09-08-202523-08-2025AUD $41,300Grand Suite
09-08-202523-08-2025AUD $42,960Owner's Suite. From
06-09-202520-09-2025AUD $14,600Porthole Stateroom
06-09-202520-09-2025AUD $16,890Window Stateroom
06-09-202520-09-2025AUD $20,640Balcony Stateroom. From
06-09-202520-09-2025AUD $21,030BALCONY STATEROOM S DECK 6
06-09-202520-09-2025AUD $21,030BALCONY STATEROOM DECK 6
06-09-202520-09-2025AUD $21,940BALCONY STATEROOM S DECK 7
06-09-202520-09-2025AUD $21,940Balcony Stateroom S Deck 7
06-09-202520-09-2025AUD $27,930Veranda Stateroom
06-09-202520-09-2025AUD $37,430Veranda Suite
06-09-202520-09-2025AUD $45,850Grand Suite
06-09-202520-09-2025AUD $47,690Owner's Suite. From
25-10-202508-11-2025AUD $13,170Porthole Stateroom
25-10-202508-11-2025AUD $15,240Window Stateroom
25-10-202508-11-2025AUD $18,960BALCONY STATEROOM S DECK 6
25-10-202508-11-2025AUD $18,960BALCONY STATEROOM DECK 6
25-10-202508-11-2025AUD $19,780BALCONY STATEROOM S DECK 7
25-10-202508-11-2025AUD $19,780Balcony Stateroom S Deck 7
25-10-202508-11-2025AUD $20,640Balcony Stateroom. From
25-10-202508-11-2025AUD $25,170Veranda Stateroom
25-10-202508-11-2025AUD $33,720Veranda Suite
25-10-202508-11-2025AUD $41,300Grand Suite
25-10-202508-11-2025AUD $42,960Owner's Suite. From
06-12-202520-12-2025AUD $10,330Porthole Stateroom
06-12-202520-12-2025AUD $11,940Window Stateroom
06-12-202520-12-2025AUD $14,830BALCONY STATEROOM S DECK 6
06-12-202520-12-2025AUD $14,830BALCONY STATEROOM DECK 6
06-12-202520-12-2025AUD $15,470BALCONY STATEROOM S DECK 7
06-12-202520-12-2025AUD $15,470Balcony Stateroom S Deck 7
06-12-202520-12-2025AUD $19,660Veranda Stateroom
06-12-202520-12-2025AUD $20,640Balcony Stateroom. From
06-12-202520-12-2025AUD $26,310Veranda Suite
06-12-202520-12-2025AUD $32,210Grand Suite
06-12-202520-12-2025AUD $33,500Owner's Suite. From
17-01-202631-01-2026AUD $11,270Porthole Stateroom
17-01-202631-01-2026AUD $13,030Window Stateroom
17-01-202631-01-2026AUD $16,670BALCONY STATEROOM S DECK 6
17-01-202631-01-2026AUD $16,670BALCONY STATEROOM DECK 6
17-01-202631-01-2026AUD $16,900BALCONY STATEROOM S DECK 7
17-01-202631-01-2026AUD $16,900Balcony Stateroom S Deck 7
17-01-202631-01-2026AUD $20,880Veranda Stateroom
17-01-202631-01-2026AUD $21,710Balcony Stateroom. From
17-01-202631-01-2026AUD $28,740Veranda Suite
17-01-202631-01-2026AUD $35,200Grand Suite
17-01-202631-01-2026AUD $37,660Owner's Suite. From
07-03-202621-03-2026AUD $11,270Porthole Stateroom
07-03-202621-03-2026AUD $13,030Window Stateroom
07-03-202621-03-2026AUD $16,670BALCONY STATEROOM S DECK 6
07-03-202621-03-2026AUD $16,670BALCONY STATEROOM DECK 6
07-03-202621-03-2026AUD $16,900Balcony Stateroom S Deck 7
07-03-202621-03-2026AUD $16,900BALCONY STATEROOM S DECK 7
07-03-202621-03-2026AUD $20,880Veranda Stateroom
07-03-202621-03-2026AUD $21,710Balcony Stateroom. From
07-03-202621-03-2026AUD $28,740Veranda Suite
07-03-202621-03-2026AUD $35,200Grand Suite
07-03-202621-03-2026AUD $37,660Owner's Suite. From
23-05-202606-06-2026AUD $13,870Window Stateroom
23-05-202606-06-2026AUD $17,750BALCONY STATEROOM S DECK 6
23-05-202606-06-2026AUD $17,750BALCONY STATEROOM DECK 6
23-05-202606-06-2026AUD $18,000BALCONY STATEROOM S DECK 7
23-05-202606-06-2026AUD $18,000Balcony Stateroom S Deck 7
23-05-202606-06-2026AUD $21,710Balcony Stateroom. From
23-05-202606-06-2026AUD $22,250Veranda Stateroom
23-05-202606-06-2026AUD $30,630Veranda Suite
23-05-202606-06-2026AUD $37,520Grand Suite
23-05-202606-06-2026AUD $40,150Owner's Suite. From
23-05-202606-06-2026AUD $11,990Porthole Stateroom
20-06-202604-07-2026AUD $11,270Porthole Stateroom
20-06-202604-07-2026AUD $13,030Window Stateroom
20-06-202604-07-2026AUD $16,670BALCONY STATEROOM S DECK 6
20-06-202604-07-2026AUD $16,670BALCONY STATEROOM DECK 6
20-06-202604-07-2026AUD $16,900BALCONY STATEROOM S DECK 7
20-06-202604-07-2026AUD $16,900Balcony Stateroom S Deck 7
20-06-202604-07-2026AUD $20,880Veranda Stateroom
20-06-202604-07-2026AUD $21,710Balcony Stateroom. From
20-06-202604-07-2026AUD $28,740Veranda Suite
20-06-202604-07-2026AUD $35,200Grand Suite
20-06-202604-07-2026AUD $37,660Owner's Suite. From
15-08-202629-08-2026AUD $11,270Porthole Stateroom
15-08-202629-08-2026AUD $13,030Window Stateroom
15-08-202629-08-2026AUD $16,670BALCONY STATEROOM DECK 6
15-08-202629-08-2026AUD $16,670BALCONY STATEROOM S DECK 6
15-08-202629-08-2026AUD $16,900BALCONY STATEROOM S DECK 7
15-08-202629-08-2026AUD $16,900Balcony Stateroom S Deck 7
15-08-202629-08-2026AUD $20,880Veranda Stateroom
15-08-202629-08-2026AUD $21,710Balcony Stateroom. From
15-08-202629-08-2026AUD $28,740Veranda Suite
15-08-202629-08-2026AUD $35,200Grand Suite
15-08-202629-08-2026AUD $37,660Owner's Suite. From
24-10-202607-11-2026AUD $11,270Porthole Stateroom
24-10-202607-11-2026AUD $13,030Window Stateroom
24-10-202607-11-2026AUD $16,670BALCONY STATEROOM S DECK 6
24-10-202607-11-2026AUD $16,670BALCONY STATEROOM DECK 6
24-10-202607-11-2026AUD $16,900BALCONY STATEROOM S DECK 7
24-10-202607-11-2026AUD $16,900Balcony Stateroom S Deck 7
24-10-202607-11-2026AUD $20,880Veranda Stateroom
24-10-202607-11-2026AUD $21,710Balcony Stateroom. From
24-10-202607-11-2026AUD $28,740Veranda Suite
24-10-202607-11-2026AUD $35,200Grand Suite
24-10-202607-11-2026AUD $37,660Owner's Suite. From
19-12-202602-01-2027AUD $10,540Porthole Stateroom
19-12-202602-01-2027AUD $12,190Window Stateroom
19-12-202602-01-2027AUD $15,580BALCONY STATEROOM S DECK 6
19-12-202602-01-2027AUD $15,580BALCONY STATEROOM DECK 6
19-12-202602-01-2027AUD $15,800BALCONY STATEROOM S DECK 7
19-12-202602-01-2027AUD $15,800Balcony Stateroom S Deck 7
19-12-202602-01-2027AUD $19,520Veranda Stateroom
19-12-202602-01-2027AUD $21,710Balcony Stateroom. From
19-12-202602-01-2027AUD $26,850Veranda Suite
19-12-202602-01-2027AUD $32,880Grand Suite
19-12-202602-01-2027AUD $35,180Owner's Suite. From

Inclusions

    • 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.
    • History and culture are in the forefront on the island of Hiva Oa, which is the home of the largest stone sculptures in the Marquesas, which are said to be linked to the famous tikis of Easter Island.
    • Discover Polynesian culture: ancient crafts in Fatu Hiva, sculpted works in Tahuata, sculpted stone tiki and 7,000 petroglyphs in Taiohae.
    • UNESCO World Heritage Site: biosphere reserve of Fakarava, and the world’s second-largest lagoon, home to unique flora and fauna, gray sharks and untouched coral reefs.
    • 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.
    • Landscapes: towering peaks, imposing cliffs, plantations, forests, turquoise lagoons, unspoilt beaches, deserted coves and more, underwater caves.
    • Possibility of diving (PADI Open Water Diver or equivalent) with an experienced instructor on board.

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