February 10, 2024
10-night itinerary lead by culinary connoisseurs Tom Wong and Charlie Plummer
Paul Gauguin Cruises is adding a dash of culinary celebrity to the French-inspired tropical cuisine enjoyed aboard M/S Paul Gauguin, as the line welcomes two renowned food and wine experts to host its 11 December 2024, Society Islands & Tuamotus voyage.
Read More…November 23, 2023
Trio of voyages encompassing French Polynesia and the South Pacific
Paul Gauguin Cruises, the award-winning luxury line renowned for its artfully authentic explorations of French Polynesia and the South Pacific, has unveiled a series of new itineraries as part of their 2025 Boutique Crossing Collection cruising between Fiji, Bali, Singapore, Papua New Guinea and Australia.
Read More…July 11, 2023
Disney Cruise Lines schedules third Australian season for Disney Wonder
Updated cruise schedules from ports around Australia suggest a number of high-end new and debut ship appearances down under are on the cards for the 2025/26 cruise season. According to Sydney and Darwin port authorities, new ships operated by Oceania Cruises, Virgin Voyages, along with PONANT/Paul Gauguin Cruises are in the mix.
Read More…June 13, 2023
New 10-night itinerary and first-ever overnight in Fakarava
Paul Gauguin Cruises has released a preview of its 2025 itineraries for the Le Paul Gauguin which will open to bookings later this week.
Read More…September 20, 2022
General reservations open on Friday 23 September (AEST)
Paul Gauguin Cruises has unveiled its full-year 2024 deployment of 33 voyages aboard MS Paul Gauguin, offering loyalty members of Paul Gauguin Society a three-day booking window to take their first pick of the crop
Read More…June 3, 2022
Moana Explorer Program caters for youngsters aged 7-15
Paul Gauguin Cruises is offering a naturalist-led Moana Explorer Program that goes beyond the typical camp-like activities of other ships. Experiences such as visiting a sea turtle care centre, playing real-life beach Survivor, and snorkeling in pristine reefs encourage guests ages 7-15 to learn about the islands, ocean environment, and unique Tahitian culture.
Read More…April 19, 2022
Air Calin charter flights between Sydney and Papeete part of new seamless package
PONANT has released a new ‘Fly and Cruise’ package for its upcoming 2022 Chairman’s Cruise of French Polynesia with Paul Gauguin Cruises, aboard Le Paul Gauguin.
Read More…February 15, 2022
“I think there is absolute room for growth,” Brent Hill, CEO Tourism Fiji
Tourism Fiji has its eye on developing the niche ultra-luxury cruise market while broadening the scope for existing medium- and large-ship operations.
Read More…November 23, 2021
Dual new-builds flagged for 2022 delivery deferred indefinitely
Paul Gauguin Cruises has shelved plans to add new ships to the fleet of the French Polynesian-based cruise line. Owner PONANT, inked a Memorandum of Understanding with Fincantieri’s Vard shipyard for the fleet expansion nearly two years ago to the day. The MOU included two firm orders and one option.
Read More…November 1, 2021
New itinerary on Le Paul Gauguin released between Fiji and Indonesia
Paul Gauguin Cruises has launched sales of its 2023 small-ship sailings in French Polynesia aboard the renovated luxury vessel, Le Paul Gauguin.
Read More…October 12, 2021
Sarina Bratton AM to host special departure aboard Le Paul Gauguin
PONANT has announced its annual Chairman’s Cruise will be hosted aboard Le Paul Gauguin in French Polynesia in 2022. Sarina Bratton AM, Chairman for PONANT Asia Pacific will be hosting the cruise which has been planned especially for Australian and New Zealand guests. A custom itinerary will unlock the best of the Tahitian islands and an extra enrichment activity package just for this special voyage has been added.
Read More…September 7, 2021
French Polynesia cruise ban extension
Paul Gauguin Cruises (PGC) has further postponed its planned recommencement of sailings in French Polynesia, shelving two imminent departures.
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