Paul Gauguin
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Paul Gauguin Cruises (Ponant Cruises)
Paul Gauguin current position
Paul Gauguin current location is at South Pacific Ocean (coordinates -16.50824 S / -151.75903 W) cruising en route to Bora Bora Island. The AIS position was reported 5 minutes ago.
All Itineraries Current PositionCurrent itinerary of Paul Gauguin
Paul Gauguin current cruise is 7 days, round-trip Tahiti the Society Islands. Prices start from USD 4220 (double occupancy rates). The itinerary starts on 23 Nov, 2024 and ends on 30 Nov, 2024.
Date / Time | Port |
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23 Nov 18:00 | Departing from Papeete, Tahiti Island French Polynesia hotels |
24 Nov 08:00 - 17:00 | Huahine Island, Society Islands French Polynesia |
25 Nov 08:00 - 17:00 | Tahaa Island, Society Islands French Polynesia |
26 Nov 12:01 - 27 Nov 17:00 | Bora Bora Island, Vaitape, Society Islands French Polynesia |
28 Nov 08:00 - 29 Nov 17:00 | Moorea Island, Society Islands French Polynesia |
29 Nov 19:30 | Papeete, Tahiti Island French Polynesia |
30 Nov | Arriving in Papeete, Tahiti Island French Polynesia hotels |
Specifications of Paul Gauguin
Year of build | 1997 / Age: 27 |
Flag state | Wallis and Futuna |
Builder | Chantiers de l’Atlantique (Saint-Nazaire, STX France) |
Building cost | USD 150 million |
Speed | 18 kn / 33 km/h / 21 mph |
Length (LOA) | 153 m / 502 ft |
Beam (width) | 21 m / 69 ft |
Gross Tonnage | 19170 gt |
Passengers | 352 |
Crew | 217 |
Passengers-to-space ratio | 54 |
Decks | 9 |
Cabins | 160 |
Decks with cabins | 5 |
Last Refurbishment | 2023 |
Christened by | Carole Poylo |
Owner | Compagnie du Ponant (via Paul Gauguin Shipping Ltd) |
Operator | Paul Gauguin Cruises |
Paul Gauguin Itineraries
Date | Itinerary | Departure Port | Price from |
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2024 Nov 23 | 7 days, round-trip Tahiti the Society Islands | Papeete | $4220 |
2024 Nov 30 | 11 days, round-trip Cook Islands Society Islands | Papeete | $6600 |
2024 Dec 11 | 10 days, round-trip Society Islands Tuamotus | Papeete | $5880 |
2024 Dec 21 | 14 days, round-trip Marquesas, Tuamotus Society Islands | Papeete | $9420 |
2025 Jan 04 | 15 days, one-way from Papeete to Lautoka | Papeete | $10670 |
2025 Jan 19 | 20 days, one-way from Lautoka to Benoa | Lautoka | $9340 |
2025 Apr 01 | 14 days, one-way from Singapore to Darwin | Singapore | $7790 |
2025 Apr 15 | 16 days, one-way from Darwin to Lautoka | Darwin | $9870 |
2025 May 01 | 13 days, one-way from Lautoka to Papeete | Lautoka | $10670 |
2025 May 14 | 10 days, round-trip More Tuamotus Society Islands | Papeete | $6790 |
2025 May 24 | 11 days, round-trip Cook Islands Society Islands | Papeete | $6740 |
2025 Jun 04 | 10 days, round-trip More Tuamotus Society Islands | Papeete | $6400 |
2025 Jun 14 | 7 days, round-trip Tahiti the Society Islands | Papeete | $5270 |
2025 Jun 21 | 14 days, round-trip Marquesas, Tuamotus Society Islands | Papeete | $8590 |
2025 Jul 05 | 7 days, round-trip More Society Islands Tahiti | Papeete | $4670 |
2025 Jul 12 | 14 days, round-trip Marquesas, Tuamotus Society Islands | Papeete | $8590 |
2025 Jul 26 | 7 days, round-trip Tahiti the Society Islands | Papeete | $4970 |
2025 Aug 02 | 7 days, round-trip More Society Islands Tahiti | Papeete | $4360 |
2025 Aug 09 | 14 days, round-trip Marquesas, Tuamotus Society Islands | Papeete | $8590 |
2025 Aug 23 | 7 days, round-trip Tahiti the Society Islands | Papeete | $4360 |
2025 Aug 30 | 7 days, round-trip More Society Islands Tahiti | Papeete | $4670 |
2025 Sep 06 | 14 days, round-trip Marquesas, Tuamotus Society Islands | Papeete | $9110 |
2025 Sep 20 | 7 days, round-trip Tahiti the Society Islands | Papeete | $4970 |
2025 Sep 27 | 11 days, round-trip Cook Islands Society Islands | Papeete | $6740 |
2025 Oct 08 | 10 days, round-trip More Tuamotus Society Islands | Papeete | $7960 |
2025 Oct 18 | 7 days, round-trip More Society Islands Tahiti | Papeete | $4670 |
2025 Oct 25 | 14 days, round-trip Marquesas, Tuamotus Society Islands | Papeete | $9110 |
2025 Nov 08 | 7 days, round-trip Tahiti the Society Islands | Papeete | $3810 |
2025 Nov 15 | 11 days, round-trip Cook Islands Society Islands | Papeete | $6740 |
2025 Nov 26 | 10 days, round-trip More Tuamotus Society Islands | Papeete | $6400 |
2025 Dec 06 | 14 days, round-trip Marquesas, Tuamotus Society Islands | Papeete | $7550 |
2025 Dec 20 | 7 days, round-trip More Society Islands Tahiti | Papeete | $4360 |
2025 Dec 27 | 11 days, round-trip Cook Islands Society Islands | Papeete | $5920 |
2026 Jan 07 | 10 days, round-trip More Tuamotus Society Islands | Papeete | $5740 |
2026 Jan 17 | 14 days, round-trip Marquesas, Tuamotus Society Islands | Papeete | $7700 |
2026 Jan 31 | 7 days, round-trip More Society Islands Tahiti | Papeete | $3200 |
2026 Feb 07 | 11 days, round-trip Cook Islands Society Islands | Papeete | $6050 |
2026 Feb 18 | 10 days, round-trip More Tuamotus Society Islands | Papeete | $5740 |
2026 Feb 25 | 10 days, round-trip More Tuamotus Society Islands | Papeete | $5740 |
2026 Feb 28 | 14 days, round-trip Marquesas, Tuamotus Society Islands | Papeete | $7700 |
2026 Mar 07 | 14 days, round-trip Marquesas, Tuamotus Society Islands | Papeete | $7700 |
2026 Mar 14 | 7 days, round-trip Tahiti the Society Islands | Papeete | $4450 |
2026 Mar 21 | 7 days, round-trip Tahiti the Society Islands | Papeete | $4450 |
2026 Mar 28 | 11 days, round-trip Cook Islands Society Islands | Papeete | $6050 |
2026 Apr 08 | 10 days, round-trip More Tuamotus Society Islands | Papeete | $5740 |
2026 Apr 18 | 7 days, round-trip More Society Islands Tahiti | Papeete | $4450 |
2026 Apr 25 | 7 days, round-trip Tahiti the Society Islands | Papeete | $4450 |
2026 May 02 | 11 days, round-trip Society Islands Tuamotus | Papeete | $6050 |
2026 May 13 | 10 days, round-trip More Tuamotus Society Islands | Papeete | $5740 |
2026 May 23 | 14 days, round-trip Marquesas, Tuamotus Society Islands | Papeete | $8230 |
2026 Jun 06 | 7 days, round-trip Tahiti the Society Islands | Papeete | $4450 |
2026 Jun 13 | 7 days, round-trip More Society Islands Tahiti | Papeete | $4450 |
2026 Jun 20 | 14 days, round-trip Marquesas, Tuamotus Society Islands | Papeete | $7700 |
2026 Jul 04 | 7 days, round-trip Tahiti the Society Islands | Papeete | $4450 |
2026 Jul 11 | 7 days, round-trip More Society Islands Tahiti | Papeete | $4450 |
2026 Jul 18 | 11 days, round-trip Society Islands Tuamotus | Papeete | $6050 |
2026 Jul 29 | 10 days, round-trip More Tuamotus Society Islands | Papeete | $5740 |
2026 Aug 08 | 7 days, round-trip Tahiti the Society Islands | Papeete | $4450 |
2026 Aug 15 | 14 days, round-trip Marquesas, Tuamotus Society Islands | Papeete | $8230 |
2026 Aug 29 | 7 days, round-trip More Society Islands Tahiti | Papeete | $4450 |
2026 Sep 05 | 7 days, round-trip Tahiti the Society Islands | Papeete | $4450 |
2026 Sep 12 | 11 days, round-trip Society Islands Tuamotus | Papeete | $6050 |
2026 Sep 23 | 10 days, round-trip More Tuamotus Society Islands | Papeete | $5740 |
2026 Oct 03 | 7 days, round-trip Tahiti the Society Islands | Papeete | $4450 |
2026 Oct 10 | 7 days, round-trip More Society Islands Tahiti | Papeete | $4450 |
2026 Oct 17 | 7 days, round-trip Tahiti the Society Islands | Papeete | $4450 |
2026 Oct 24 | 14 days, round-trip Marquesas, Tuamotus Society Islands | Papeete | $7700 |
2026 Nov 07 | 7 days, round-trip More Society Islands Tahiti | Papeete | $2990 |
2026 Nov 14 | 7 days, round-trip Tahiti the Society Islands | Papeete | $2990 |
2026 Nov 21 | 11 days, round-trip Cook Islands Society Islands | Papeete | $6050 |
2026 Dec 02 | 10 days, round-trip More Tuamotus Society Islands | Papeete | $5740 |
2026 Dec 12 | 7 days, round-trip Tahiti the Society Islands | Papeete | $2990 |
2026 Dec 19 | 14 days, round-trip Marquesas, Tuamotus Society Islands | Papeete | $7700 |
Paul Gauguin Review
Review of Paul Gauguin
MS Paul Gauguin cruise ship is currently owned and operated by Paul Gauguin Cruises (aka "PG Cruises", Ponant-owned brand). In 1997, the vessel entered service for RSSC-Radisson Seven Seas Cruises (in 2006 renamed Regent Seven Seas Cruises). In 2009, the cruise liner was acquired by Pacific Beachcomber (French Polynesia luxury hotels and resorts operator).
The vessel (IMO number 9111319) is currently France-flagged (MMSI 578001600) and registered in Mata-Utu/Wallis and Futuna. Prior to Ponant's acquisition, the ship was Bahamas-flagged (MMSI 311652000) and registered in Nassau.
The ship was refurbished in 2012 for USD 7 million and last drydocked in 2021 (February-March, in Singapore). Refurbishment 2021 included technical upgrades (energy-saving), enhanced interior spaces (dark woodwork, new warm color schemes with natural tones, woven textiles, traditional artworks), renovation of all staterooms and public spaces (lounges, bars, restaurants, wellness, shop, Lobby, Pool Deck). WiFi is complimentary and unlimited.
In early-August 2019, the French luxury shipping company Ponant Cruises announced the acquisition of Paul Gauguin Shipping Ltd (headquartered in Bellevue, WA USA) and its brand "Paul Gauguin Cruises". After the acquisition, both cruise companies kept their management. This means that MS Paul Gauguin's current shipowner is Ponant.
History - construction and ownership
The 332-passenger ship Paul Gauguin is a top-luxury Tahiti-based liner operating year-round in French Polynesia. In 2012, the vessel was rated one of the world's "top 10 best small cruise ships".
The liner was specifically designed for navigation in the shallow seas of French Polynesia. The boat's low draft allows visiting small seaports. The onboard experience is marked by the informal and relaxing environment, 5-star hotel amenities, premium service and luxury. The ship offers the longest continually and highest-rated luxury Tahiti cruise deals. Crew-to-Guest ratio is 1-to-1,5 (among the industry's highest). Space-to-Guest ratio is 58 to 1 - again among the highest on ships serving the North American market.
PG Cruises deals are inclusive of gratuities, soft beverages and alcohol (select fine wines, premium spirits). Wi-Fi hotspots are shipwide and complimentary, Internet access is at an additional charge. Entertainment features both classic French and traditional Polynesia songs and musical performances.
Decks and Cabins
MS Paul Gauguin staterooms (160 total, in 9 grades) provide max passenger capacity 352 (in addition to the 220 crew-staff). All cabins are outside and with Queen-size beds. Nearly 70% of all cabins have private step-out balconies. Of all staterooms, 9 are Suites and 80 are Balcony.
Cabin sizes range between 200-590 ft2 / 19-55 m2 (including the balconies).
The boat has 9 decks, of which 7 are passenger-accessible and 5 with cabins.
Shipboard dining options - Food and Drinks
The ship has all three restaurants. Special dietetic menus and vegetarian selections are available upon request. Complimentary beverages (also wine and premium liquor), 24-hour room service and in-room dining are also provided.
Dining Room L’Etoile is with open seating and a la carte menus. La Veranda Restaurant is buffet-style and offers breakfast and lunch (with a la carte lunch menu and alfresco seating). Le Grill is the poolside food bar.
Shipboard entertainment options - Fun and Sport
MS Paul Gauguin onboard gratuities are all included in the fares. An additional option to choose is the possibility to go on unforgettable shore excursions. Guests can snorkel and scuba dive directly from the cruise ship. Try the watersports marina, pamper at the extensive spa and experience all luxurious attributes. The Polynesian flair fills the atmosphere aboard with informality. The staff and entertainers are local Tahitians who add a unique personality to every Tahiti cruise. Interesting onboard dive and lecture programs are held each day of the voyage.
Watersports activities are offered complimentary in each of the itinerary's ports of call. The ship has an aft-located retractable marina platform serving company's watersports programming. Snorkeling gear is provided complimentary to all passengers.
MS Paul Gauguin Lounges & Bars include Le Grand Salon, Piano Bar, La Palette Lounge (live piano performances), Casino Bar, Bar du Soleil, Captain's Reception Lounge, Internet Cafe, Fare Tahiti Gallery. Other facilities include Deep Nature Spa (Algotherma), Fitness Center, Sun Deck, Promenade Deck, Jacuzzi (outdoor whirlpool hot tub), swimming pool, La Boutique, Travel and Dive Desks, Laundry and Dry-cleaning services.
Ponant's French Polynesia cruise itinerary program
MS Paul Gauguin itinerary program is based on South Pacific (French Polynesia and Tahiti) cruises on roundtrips from homeport Papeete (Tahiti Island, Society Islands). Itineraries are operated the whole year-round.
- 7-night "Tahiti and Society Islands" - Huahine Island (Society), Tahaa Island (Society), Bora Bora Island (Society, overnight), Moorea Island (Society, overnight), Papeete Tahiti (overnight before debarkation)
- 10-night "The Society Islands and Tuamotus Islands" - Huahine Island (Society), Bora Bora Island (Society, overnight), Rangiroa Atoll (Tuamotus), Fakarava Atoll (Tuamotus), sea day, Tahaa Island (Society), Moorea Island (Society, overnight), Papeete Tahiti (overnight before debarkation)
- 11-night "Cook Islands and Society Islands" - Huahine Island (Society), sea day, Aitutaki Island (Cook Islands), Rarotonga Island (Cook Islands), sea day, Bora Bora Island (Society, overnight), Tahaa Island (Society), Moorea Island (Society, overnight), Papeete Tahiti (overnight before debarkation)
- The 14-night "Marquesas, Tuamotus and Society Islands" itinerary is a roundtrip from Papeete to Huahine, Bora Bora, Rangiroa, Fakarava, seaday, Tahaa/Motu Mahana, Moorea.
In July 2018, PG Cruises made an inaugural port visit in Vairao (Tahiti). In 2018, Papeete cruise port started offering new fly-cruise package via a partnership with two airlines - United (USA Chicago-based) and French Bee (France Paris-based).
For season 2019, Paul Gauguin Cruises itinerary program was upgraded with the following itineraries, themed as:
- 14-day "Marquesas, Tuamotus and Society Islands"
- 11-day "Cook Islands and the Society Islands"
- 10-day "Society Islands and Tuamotus"
- 7-day "Tahiti and Society Islands"
Most voyages include International Date Line cruising and visiting Tonga and Fiji. Fares started from around USD 590 per person per day (double-occupancy rates) with included roundtrip USA airfare (from Los Angeles). On all itineraries, passengers receive complimentary access to the company's two private properties:
- Motu Mahana Island (PG Cruises' private island located off Tahaa Island's coast) where are offered complimentary watersports, traditional activities, barbecue parties, cocktails from floating bars).
- The company's second property is a private beach on Bora Bora Island where as activities are offered snorkeling, paddleboarding, bar service.
Paul Gauguin Cruises 2021 itinerary program includes a new 11-day itinerary (Tuamotus and Society Islands) plus 12- 13-day itineraries that visit Fiji, Tonga, Cook Islands, Society Islands. The new 11-day itinerary visits Motu Mahana (company's private island near Tahaa, Society Islands). Departures (in 2021) were scheduled for January 23rd and December 4th. The itinerary visits Huahine (Society Islands), Motu Mahana (Society Islands), Bora Bora (overnight), seaday, Rangiroa (Tuamotus), Fakarava (Tuamotus), seaday, Motu Mahana, Moorea (Society Islands) and Papeete (Tahiti, French Polynesia).
In 2022, Paul Gauguin Cruises introduced 4 new itineraries "Tahiti and The Society Islands" (7-night), "Society Islands and Tuamotus" (10-night), "Cook Islands and Society Islands" (11-night) and "Marquesas, Tuamotus and Society Islands" (14-night). The company also scheduled cruises from Tahiti to Fiji with "Fiji, Tonga, Cook and Society Islands" itineraries (12-13-night). Paul Gauguin's 2022 call ports included Papeete, Moorea, Tahaa (Motu Mahana), Bora Bora, Aitutaki, Vavau, Savusavu (Vanua Levu), Suva (Viti Levu), Beqa Island (13-night itinerary), and Lautoka (Viti Levu).
In 2024, PONANT's Paul Gauguin Cruises debuted two new itineraries - the 7-night "More Society Islands & Tahiti" (Huahine, Raiatea, Bora Bora) and the 14-night "Islands of the Marquesas & Tuamotus" (featuring maiden visits to Hatiheu, Nuku Hiva, Hakahau, Ua Pou).
- 14-night "Islands of the Marquesas and Tuamotus" itinerary (roundtrip from Papeete/Tahiti) visits Fakarava, Omoa/Fatu Hiva, Atuona/Hiva Oa, Hapatoni/Tahuata, Hatiheu/Nuku Hiva, Hakahau/Ua Pou, Rangiroa, Bora Bora, Motu Mahana/Tahaa
- 7-night "Tahiti and the Society Islands" itinerary (roundtrip from Papeete/Tahiti) visits Huahine, Motu Mahana, Bora Bora (overnight), Moorea (overnight)
- 10-night "Society Islands and Tuamotus" itinerary (roundtrip from Papeete/Tahiti) visits Huahine, Bora Bora (overnight), Rangiroa, Fakarava, Motu Mahana, Moorea
PGC's 2024 program also featured a visit to Motu Mahana (Tahaa) on every MS Paul Gauguin voyage.
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Paul Gauguin Wiki
The cruise ship was launched in 1997 for Radisson Seven Seas Cruises (RSSC) and christened on December 19, 1997. The granddaughter of the painter (Maria Gauguin) attended the naming ceremony, which took place in Port Everglades (Fort Lauderdale) Florida. Godmother of the ultra-luxury liner is the wife of Francois-Xavier Poylo (vessel's architect) - Mrs Carole Poylo.
Paul Gauguin Cruises 2020 schedule featured 3 unusual itineraries.
16-day "Fiji to Bali" (itinerary April 11-27) from Lautoka to Benoa - prices from USD 7950
Date / Time | Port |
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11 Apr 16:00 | Departing from Lautoka, Fiji |
13 Apr 12:00 - 17:00 | Champagne Bay, Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu |
15 Apr 11:00 - 17:00 | Honiara, Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands |
17 Apr 08:00 - 12:00 | Samarai Island, Papua New Guinea |
18 Apr 07:00 - 19:00 | Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea |
20 Apr 08:00 - 12:00 | Thursday Island, Queensland Australia |
23 Apr 08:00 - 18:00 | Dili, East Timor |
25 Apr 08:00 - 15:00 | Pulau Komodo Island, Indonesia |
27 Apr | Arriving in Benoa, Bali Indonesia |
13-day "Fiji, Tonga, Cook and Society Islands" (itinerary March 23 - April 11) from Papeete to Lautoka - prices from USD 7900
Date / Time | Port |
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28 Mar 23:55 | Departing from Papeete, Tahiti Island, French Polynesia |
29 Mar 08:00 - 18:00 | Moorea Island, Society Islands, French Polynesia |
30 Mar 08:00 - 17:00 | Tahaa Island, Society Islands, French Polynesia |
31 Mar 08:00 - 18:00 | Bora Bora Island, Society Islands, French Polynesia |
02 Apr 08:00 - 18:00 | Aitutaki Island, Cook Islands |
06 Apr 08:00 - 17:00 | Vavau, Neiafu, Tonga |
08 Apr 08:00 - 18:00 | Savusavu, Vanua Levu Island |
09 Apr 08:00 - 18:00 | Suva, Fiji |
10 Apr 08:00 - 17:00 | Beqa Island, Fiji |
11 Apr 05:30 | Arriving in Lautoka, Fiji |
New itineraries (introduced in 2018 November) included:
7-day "Tahiti and Society Islands" - Huahine Island (Society), Tahaa Island (Society), Bora Bora Island (Society, overnight), Moorea Island (Society, overnight), Papeete Tahiti (overnight before debarkation)
10-day "The Society Islands and Tuamotus Islands" - Huahine Island (Society), Bora Bora Island (Society, overnight), Rangiroa Atoll (Tuamotus), Fakarava Atoll (Tuamotus), sea day, Tahaa Island (Society), Moorea Island (Society, overnight), Papeete Tahiti (overnight before debarkation)
11-day "Cook Islands and Society Islands" - Huahine Island (Society), sea day, Aitutaki Island (Cook Islands), Rarotonga Island (Cook Islands), sea day, Bora Bora Island (Society, overnight), Tahaa Island (Society), Moorea Island (Society, overnight), Papeete Tahiti (overnight before debarkation).
MS Paul Gauguin refurbishments review
The ship's last drydock refurbishment was in 2023 (February 6-March 4) conducted at Sembawang Shipyard in Singapore. The drydocking was for routine maintenance (machinery overhaul, classification works, cabin upgrades).
Drydock 2021 (February) in Singapore. included the renovation of all staterooms and interiors.
In 2012, the vessel underwent a USD 7 million drydock refurbishment. The list of changes in onboard amenities included new dining menus, an enhanced spa menu, remodeled Casino Lounge, cabins upgrades, public spaces renovation. New cruise shore excursions were also added in the PG Cruises program.
MS Paul Gauguin is currently the only cruise ship from Tahiti that offers year-round roundtrips, which include visits to the Society Islands, Tuamotus archipelago and the Marquesas Islands - all in the South Pacific Ocean.