Explore the best the South Pacific has to offer!
Discover The Unparalleled Beauty Of Tahiti And French Polynesia On A Seven-Day Journey. Kick Back And Soak Up The Sun On One Of These All-Inclusive Cruises.
PAUL GAUGUIN KAMA’AINA SPECIALS
CRUISE FARE INCLUDES:
- Complimentary beverages, including select wines and spirits, beers, soft drinks, bottled water, and hot beverages served throughout the ship
- Complimentary WIFI
- Onboard gratuities for room stewards, dining and bar staff
- Watersports, including complimentary kayaking, windsurfing, and paddleboarding from our marina or destination beaches
- Use of our secluded, white-sand beach in Bora Bora with bar service, volleyball, and snorkeling
- A day on our private islet, Motu Mahana, off the coast of Taha’a, featuring snorkeling, watersports, a barbecue, full bar service, and Polynesian hospitality
TAHITI & SOCIETY ISLANDS
Tahiti & the Society Islands
7 NIGHTS |
2022: July 23; Aug 13, 20
Category F Porthole starting at: $4,064.00 pp, Double Occupancy
Category E Balcony starting at: $4,271.00 pp, Double Occupancy
Category D Balcony starting at: $5,765.00 pp, Double Occupancy
Category C Balcony starting at: $5,999.00 pp, Double Occupancy
Port tax is included in price
Past Guest Discount Available!
Discover your own island inspiration in the destination that enchanted painter Paul Gauguin, author James, A. Michener, and countless others. In one wonderful week, you’ll explore the best of the South Pacific, with stops in lush Huahine, beautiful Bora Bora, and postcard-perfect Moorea. Once you’ve made these islands your home — even if just for a week — they’ll always be calling for you to return.
SOCIETY ISLANDS & TAHITI ITI (NEW)
Society Islands & Tahiti Iti
7 NIGHTS | Sail Dates Coming Soon!
Big discoveries await you in “Little Tahiti” (Tahiti Iti), the smaller of the two landmasses that comprise the island of Tahiti. No other cruise line offers you the opportunity to explore this region of wild coastline, ancient petroglyphs and Marae (temples), and pockets of authentic Polynesian culture.
COOK ISLANDS & SOCIETY ISLANDS (NEW)
Cook Islands & Society Islands
11 NIGHTS |Coming Soon!
This 11-night odyssey showcases the region’s incredible diversity of scenery, from Aitutaki’s low-lying islands to the jagged peaks and deep valleys of fertile Rarotonga, which was simply called “Paradise” by the first European explorers. Continue to the Society Islands to delight in the South Pacific’s crown jewels—Bora Bora, Taha’a, Huahine, and Moorea.
SOCIETY ISLANDS & TUAMOTUS (NEW)
Society Islands & Tuamotus
10 NIGHTS | Coming Soon!
Beauty surrounds you on this 10-day sojourn, both on land and underwater. The Society Islands beckon with lush rainforests, crystal-clear lagoons, and warm breezes that encourage nothing but indulgent beachside lounging. Continue on to the Tuamotu Archipelago, a collection of low-lying atolls known the world ‘round for their vibrant underwater ecosystem.
Airfare:
- Hawaiian Airlines direct from Honolulu to Papeete (6-hour non-stop flight)
- Airfare is additional and starts at $988 per person, roundtrip
Space is extremely limited!
Act fast for this special cruise-only offer exclusively for Kama’aina, Hawaii residents.
PRIOR TO DEPARTURE
A SARS-CoV-2 virus genome test (the SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR test) has to be carried out by all travelers in a health authority center (hospital, clinic, medical centre, Covid-19 testing Center, or medical analysis laboratory) within 72 hours before the flight to Tahiti (at the passenger’s expense).
The results of this test must be negative and will need to be presented to airline staff upon check-in prior to boarding the flight to French Polynesia.
No boarding will be allowed if the test is positive.
After obtaining the negative test results, each adult must fill out a digital Sanitary entry form online on the dedicated platform (link coming up soon) agreeing to:
- Respect the prevention measures and all health safety instructions issued by the authorities of French Polynesia for the pre-boarding phase, during the flight, disembarkation and throughout the stay;
- Call the 40 455 000 in case of cough, fever or respiratory difficulty;
- Accept to perform a detection test for the Covid-19 if the health authorities request it and to respond to their instructions if needs be during the stay;
- Have travel insurance covering Covid-19 expenses or personally assume all expenses related to cost of care including hospitalization, confinement, or repatriation, should the visitor fall ill during their stay;
- Provide information about the stay in French Polynesia (except for residents) : itinerary, inter-island transport, accommodation (e-mail contacts / telephone / dates of stay).
The Sanitary entry form is filled online on the dedicated digital platform which will be available early July 2020.
Once completed a receipt will be issued in return;
A printout of this receipt, or digital file (tablet, cell phone) must be presented to airline staff upon check-in together with the test results to be able to boarding the flight to French Polynesia.
WHY KAMA’AINA SAIL TAHITI ON THE M/S PAUL GAUGUIN
To Experience the Best
- Paul Gauguin Cruises was named “#2 Midsize-Ship Ocean Cruise Line” in Travel + Leisure‘s 2018 World’s Best Awards.
- Conde Nast Traveler recognized Paul Gauguin Cruises as “#2 Top Small Cruise Line” in the Reader’s Choice Awards 2018
- The Gauguin is the longest continually sailing luxury cruise ship in the South Pacific
It’s a More Intimate Voyage
- The small ship was designed to be sleek and nimble, providing unmatched, up-close views of some of French Polynesia and the South Pacific
- The award-winning Polynesian hospitality embodies warmth and exquisite attention to detail, delivering the type of personalized, luxurious experience you deserve
Exclusive Retreats
- Enjoy complimentary access to Paul Gauguin Cruises private beaches in Taha’a (Motu Mahana) and Bora Bora in French Polynesia itineraries
Signature programs on The Gauguin
- Les Gauguines and Les Gauguins, our troupe of Polynesian hosts, accompany every sailing, providing unique live entertainment and hosting activities, bringing Polynesian culture to life on board
- Through our new partnership with WCS, you will have the opportunity to engage in two programs when you join us onboard: Wildlife Discovery Series: Learn about marine wildlife and habitats when some of the world’s most interesting scientists, oceanographers, and conservationists. Stewards Of Nature: This experiential, hands-on educational program inspires children (ages 7-17) and their families to value nature and explore the local environment.
- Enjoy opportunities to experience the world aquatic with 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 programs
Overview of The Paul Gauguin
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 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 our 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 Statistics
- Capacity: 332 guests
- Crew: 217/International
- Crew-to-Guest Ratio: 1:1.5, one of the highest of any luxury cruise ship
- Officers: European and International
- Registry: Bahamas. Shipyard: Chantiers de l’Atlantique (Saint Nazaire, France)
- Length: 504 feet. Width: 72 feet
- Draft: 17.1 feet. Tonnage: 19,200 tons
- Maximum speed: 18 knots
- Passenger decks: 7
- Propulsion System: Diesel Electric
Travel Specialists
Your Kama’aina Luxury Cruise Specialists
1188 Bishop St. 2810
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
Phone: 808-538-1900
Information and pricing are subject to change without notice, including changes in the currency exchange rate. All prices are per person, based on double occupancy, unless otherwise noted. Prices may vary by day of travel, season, duration and are subject to availability at time of booking. Certain blackout dates may apply. Airfares are not included except where noted. Air, immigration and/or other fees and taxes are not included unless noted. All efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained herein. Should an error occur, we reserve the right to correct it.