South Pacific, French Polynesia
Cook Islands & Society Islands aboard Paul Gauguin
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.
• While in the Cook Islands, call upon Aitutaki, a tiny island that’s home to one of the world’s most spectacular lagoons.
• Spend a relaxing day on Motu Mahana, our very own private islet, complete with white-sand beaches, swaying palm trees, a barbecue lunch, drinks served in coconuts, and a floating lagoon bar.
• The waters around Moorea are home to an amazing array of sea creatures. Take an optional SCUBA excursion to swim among the sea turtles and vibrant schools of fish.
• In Bora Bora, spend time at our exclusive white-sand beach on a motu enjoying snorkeling, kayaking, paddleboarding, volleyball, and stunning views of Mount Otemanu.
Highlights
• While in the Cook Islands, call upon Aitutaki, a tiny island that’s home to one of the world’s most spectacular lagoons.
• Spend a relaxing day on Motu Mahana, our very own private islet, complete with white-sand beaches, swaying palm trees, a barbecue lunch, drinks served in coconuts, and a floating lagoon bar.
• The waters around Moorea are home to an amazing array of sea creatures. Take an optional SCUBA excursion to swim among the sea turtles and vibrant schools of fish.
• In Bora Bora, spend time at our exclusive white-sand beach on a motu enjoying snorkeling, kayaking, paddleboarding, volleyball, and stunning views of Mount Otemanu.
The islands of Polynesia are a gorgeous collection of volcanic atolls strewn across the grand Pacific Ocean, and the island of Tahiti is the largest of all 118. Explore the dynamic dining, nightlife, and shopping in the capital city of Papeete before embarking on The Gauguin.
Known as “The Garden Island,” Huahine’s lush rainforests and dramatic terrain surround sacred sites and legendary landmarks that are among the best-preserved archeological sites in French Polynesia. If Huahine’s expansive lagoon is calling your name, enjoy a SCUBA diving excursion or picnic on the beach.
Spend the day enjoying The Gauguin’s Polynesian ambiance: casual, leisurely, and graceful. Perhaps you’ll take in a lecture by one of our special guests, and then reflect on your day over classic French cuisine at L’Etoile.
While the island of Aitutaki may be small, it’s big on beauty, thanks to its coral reef-enclosed lagoon. Witness its splendor up-close with a leisurely beach visit. Don’t forget to save time to venture into the village of Arutanga, where you’ll find the oldest church in the Cooks, which dates from 1829.
Rugged Rarotonga is the most mountainous of all the Cook Islands, and time here is best spent exploring its natural beauty. Snorkel in Muri Lagoon, wander the lush Takitumi Conservation Area, or take a hike into the island’s dense interior with Pa, a local naturalist.
The time you spend onboard The Gauguin offers endless opportunities for relaxation and enjoyment, whether that means sampling gourmet cuisine, indulging in a spa treatment, watching the sunset from a chaise lounge on the sun deck, or simply making the most of your in-room amenities.
A bucket list destination for many, stunning Bora Bora welcomes you for two full days of exploring lush peaks, white-sand beaches, colorful coral reefs, and romantic lagoons. Experience the natural beauty of the island with an optional snorkeling excursion, sunset jetboat ride, or a helicopter tour that flies you over Bora Bora’s iconic Mount Otemanu. You can also spend time at our private beach which offers volleyball, snorkeling, kayaking and paddleboarding.
Embark on your choice of exciting shore excursions today, or spend your whole day relaxing on Motu Mahana, our very own private islet. Enjoy swimming, snorkeling, and kayaking, or simply lounge on the beach with a chilled beverage from our floating bar. Les Gauguines will also be on hand to provide musical entertainment and demonstrate traditional Polynesian crafts. A delicious barbecue lunch is provided.
Vibrant colors abound during the leisurely days in Moorea, in everything from fresh fruits and flowers to multi-hued lagoons, and from spectacular mountain peaks to palm-fringed beaches. Shop for local handicrafts, embark on an optional dolphin-watching expedition with a marine biologist, and sample the local pineapples, said to be the most delicious in all of French Polynesia.
Vibrant colors abound on Moorea, in everything from fresh fruits and flowers to multi-hued lagoons, and from spectacular mountain peaks to palm-fringed beaches. Shop for local handicrafts, embark on an optional dolphin-watching expedition with a marine biologist, and sample the local pineapples, said to be the most delicious in all of French Polynesia.
Tahiti’s capital city of Papeete welcomes you back with emerald hillsides, sapphire waters, and warm breezes. If you’re not ready for your South Pacific vacation to end, spend a few days here experiencing resorts, spas, restaurants, nightlife, and shopping.
Itineraries are subject to change.
| 17 July, 2021 to 28 July, 2021 | Book now |
Porthole Stateroom
$7,950 AUD pp
deck 3, category F, capacity: 2 to 3 passengers*
19m² cabin with external views
Window Stateroom
$8,360 AUD pp
deck 4, category E, capacity: 2 to 3 passengers*
19m² cabin - Cabin 415 (21m²) is accessible to guests using wheelchairs.
Balcony Stateroom. From
$10,800 AUD pp
deck 7, category C, capacity: 2 or 3 people*
713 à 762 (cabine 20m² - balcon 3m²)
763 (17m² cabin – 7m² balcony)
764 (17,5m² cabin – 7m² balcony)
765 (20,5m² cabin – 7m² balcony)
766 (20m² cabin – 6,5m² balcony)
767 (21m² cabin – 7m² balcony)
deck 6, category D, capacity: up to 3 people
20m² cabin, 3m² balcony.
Veranda Stateroom
$14,320 AUD pp
decks 8 and 7, category B, capacity: up to 3 people
23m² cabin, 5m² veranda and butler service included.
Veranda Suite
$17,580 AUD pp
deck 7, category A, capacity: up to 3 people
28m² suite, 5m² veranda and butler service included.
Grand Suite
$23,470 AUD pp
deck 8, category GS, capacity: up to 3 people
30m² cabin, 18m² veranda and balcony, free Wifi internet access, butler service included.
Owner's Suite. From
$24,360 AUD pp
Owner's Suite 701
deck 7, category OS, capacity: up to 3 people
30m² cabin, 18m² balcony and veranda, bath and separate shower, free Wi-fi internet access, dressing area and butler service included.
Owner's 7002 suite
deck 7, category OS, capacity: up to 3 people
42m² cabin, 7m² veranda, bath, free Wi-Fi internet access, dressing area and butler service included.
| 25 September, 2021 to 06 October, 2021 | Book now |
Porthole Stateroom
$7,950 AUD pp
deck 3, category F, capacity: 2 to 3 passengers*
19m² cabin with external views
Window Stateroom
$8,360 AUD pp
deck 4, category E, capacity: 2 to 3 passengers*
19m² cabin - Cabin 415 (21m²) is accessible to guests using wheelchairs.
Balcony Stateroom. From
$10,800 AUD pp
deck 7, category C, capacity: 2 or 3 people*
713 à 762 (cabine 20m² - balcon 3m²)
763 (17m² cabin – 7m² balcony)
764 (17,5m² cabin – 7m² balcony)
765 (20,5m² cabin – 7m² balcony)
766 (20m² cabin – 6,5m² balcony)
767 (21m² cabin – 7m² balcony)
deck 6, category D, capacity: up to 3 people
20m² cabin, 3m² balcony.
Veranda Stateroom
$14,320 AUD pp
decks 8 and 7, category B, capacity: up to 3 people
23m² cabin, 5m² veranda and butler service included.
Veranda Suite
$17,580 AUD pp
deck 7, category A, capacity: up to 3 people
28m² suite, 5m² veranda and butler service included.
Grand Suite
$23,470 AUD pp
deck 8, category GS, capacity: up to 3 people
30m² cabin, 18m² veranda and balcony, free Wifi internet access, butler service included.
Owner's Suite. From
$24,360 AUD pp
Owner's Suite 701
deck 7, category OS, capacity: up to 3 people
30m² cabin, 18m² balcony and veranda, bath and separate shower, free Wi-fi internet access, dressing area and butler service included.
Owner's 7002 suite
deck 7, category OS, capacity: up to 3 people
42m² cabin, 7m² veranda, bath, free Wi-Fi internet access, dressing area and butler service included.
| 25 June, 2022 to 06 July, 2022 | Book now |
Porthole Stateroom
$8,940 AUD pp
deck 3, category F, capacity: 2 to 3 passengers*
19m² cabin with external views
Window Stateroom
$9,410 AUD pp
deck 4, category E, capacity: 2 to 3 passengers*
19m² cabin - Cabin 415 (21m²) is accessible to guests using wheelchairs.
Balcony Stateroom. From
$12,820 AUD pp
deck 7, category C, capacity: 2 or 3 people*
713 à 762 (cabine 20m² - balcon 3m²)
763 (17m² cabin – 7m² balcony)
764 (17,5m² cabin – 7m² balcony)
765 (20,5m² cabin – 7m² balcony)
766 (20m² cabin – 6,5m² balcony)
767 (21m² cabin – 7m² balcony)
deck 6, category D, capacity: up to 3 people
20m² cabin, 3m² balcony.
Veranda Stateroom
$16,990 AUD pp
decks 8 and 7, category B, capacity: up to 3 people
23m² cabin, 5m² veranda and butler service included.
Veranda Suite
$20,880 AUD pp
deck 7, category A, capacity: up to 3 people
28m² suite, 5m² veranda and butler service included.
Grand Suite
$27,810 AUD pp
deck 8, category GS, capacity: up to 3 people
30m² cabin, 18m² veranda and balcony, free Wifi internet access, butler service included.
Owner's Suite. From
$28,930 AUD pp
Owner's Suite 701
deck 7, category OS, capacity: up to 3 people
30m² cabin, 18m² balcony and veranda, bath and separate shower, free Wi-fi internet access, dressing area and butler service included.
Owner's 7002 suite
deck 7, category OS, capacity: up to 3 people
42m² cabin, 7m² veranda, bath, free Wi-Fi internet access, dressing area and butler service included.
| 27 August, 2022 to 07 September, 2022 | Book now |
Porthole Stateroom
$8,940 AUD pp
deck 3, category F, capacity: 2 to 3 passengers*
19m² cabin with external views
Window Stateroom
$9,410 AUD pp
deck 4, category E, capacity: 2 to 3 passengers*
19m² cabin - Cabin 415 (21m²) is accessible to guests using wheelchairs.
Balcony Stateroom. From
$12,820 AUD pp
deck 7, category C, capacity: 2 or 3 people*
713 à 762 (cabine 20m² - balcon 3m²)
763 (17m² cabin – 7m² balcony)
764 (17,5m² cabin – 7m² balcony)
765 (20,5m² cabin – 7m² balcony)
766 (20m² cabin – 6,5m² balcony)
767 (21m² cabin – 7m² balcony)
deck 6, category D, capacity: up to 3 people
20m² cabin, 3m² balcony.
Veranda Stateroom
$16,990 AUD pp
decks 8 and 7, category B, capacity: up to 3 people
23m² cabin, 5m² veranda and butler service included.
Veranda Suite
$20,880 AUD pp
deck 7, category A, capacity: up to 3 people
28m² suite, 5m² veranda and butler service included.
Grand Suite
$27,810 AUD pp
deck 8, category GS, capacity: up to 3 people
30m² cabin, 18m² veranda and balcony, free Wifi internet access, butler service included.
Owner's Suite. From
$28,930 AUD pp
Owner's Suite 701
deck 7, category OS, capacity: up to 3 people
30m² cabin, 18m² balcony and veranda, bath and separate shower, free Wi-fi internet access, dressing area and butler service included.
Owner's 7002 suite
deck 7, category OS, capacity: up to 3 people
42m² cabin, 7m² veranda, bath, free Wi-Fi internet access, dressing area and butler service included.
Additional charges:
Port Charges. From: 360 AUD pp
Paul Gauguin
Vessel Type: Luxury Expedition
Length: 504 feet, 153.6 meters
Passenger Capacity: 332
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
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Inclusions
• Voyage on board in selected cabin category
• All meals while on board
• Non-alcoholic and Alcoholic beverages included (Excluding Premium Brands)
• Free wifi (Subject to coverage)
• Transfers between Airport and ship
• Select watersports where available
Exclusions
• Flights other than those mentioned in the itinerary
• Travel insurance
• Passport and visa costs if applicable
• Premium beverages package (Can be purchased on board)
• Optional Excursions where applicable
• Spa treatments on board
• Pre and post cruise accommodation unless otherwise stated
• Transfers unless specified
• Gratuities
• Shore excursions
Luxury Cruises
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$7,950 AUD pp
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