Paul Gauguin
Line: Paul Gauguin
Passengers: 332
Crew: 215
Tonnage: 19,200
Guest decks: 7
What's included in the price:
- All meals with the choice of three open seating dining venues (at no surcharge)
- All shipboard amenities, activities and entertainment
- All onboard gratuities included
- Complimentary beverages, including select wines and spirits, soft drinks, bottled water and hot beverages served throughout the ship
- Complimentary 24-hour room service
- Mini-bar replenished daily with soft drinks, beer and bottle water
- In-suite bar set up and butler service in categories B and above
- Complimentary use of our exclusive, private white sand beach in Bora Bora with bar service, volleyball and snorkelling
- Complimentary day on our private islet, Motu Mahana, off the coast of Taha'a, featuring snorkelling, water sports, barbecue with full bar service, and Polynesian hospitality
The m/s Paul Gauguin is the only ship designed to sail among the 118 islands, atolls, and countless motus that dot the waters of Tahiti, French Polynesia and the South Pacific. Visiting the intimate bays and lagoons that larger ships simply can’t reach and effortlessly blending into the stunning natural beauty of the South Seas.
Ambassadors of the Environment Youth Program
Created by explorer and environmentalist Jean-Michel Cousteau and his Ocean Futures Society, Ambassadors of the Environment is a unique, groundbreaking program that introduces young travellers to the extraordinary natural wonders of French Polynesia through direct, hands-on, interactive learning. Young Ambassadors (aged 9-17) will explore coral reefs, hike rainforest trails and visit marae (ancient Polynesian temples). They’ll learn how black pearls and vanilla are cultivated, how volcanic islands become coral atolls, and how to paddle an outrigger canoe and the importance of maintaining the ocean’s marine and island ecosystem. Parents have the option to join children on eco-excursions and other activities aboard and ashore.
This program is available on all cruises from June through August and on select holiday cruises for a nominal fee of US$269 per child for 2010 sailing s and US$289 per child for 2011 sailings.
Shore Excursions and Dive Program
Paul Gauguin Cruises offers a wide variety of optional shore excursions and features onboard PADI dive masters for optional SCUBA classes and dive excursions. Depending on which cruise you choose, you might encounter the wonders of the sea by jet boat, outrigger canoe, glass bottom boat, or catamaran… go snorkelling or scuba diving… take an underwater walk…or sign up for a dolphin or whale watching expedition. On land, you can trek through the rainforest… join an off-road safari… glimpse everyday island life on a tour aboard Le Truck… or visit a black pearl farm – it is all yours to discover.
Ship Distinctions
- 332 guests in spacious, all ocean-view suites and staterooms, approximately 70% featuring private balconies
- Suites and staterooms from 200sq.ft to 588 sq. ft
- 1:1.5 crew-per-guest ratio – among the highest at sea
- Queen-size bed (limited number of staterooms offer twin bed configurations)
- A choice of three dining venues
- Wellbeing and vegetarian selections and special dietetic menus upon request
- Spacious bath with full-size tub, luxurious bath products, and hair dryer (select staterooms offer shower only)
- Luxury European linens, feather-down duvets, robes and cotton slippers
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Entertainment
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DiningNowhere else is the French art de vivre more evident than in the sensory pleasures of our moveable feasts. Of course, at every meal select wines are generously poured, compliments of the house, all part of the legendary tasting and temptations that you’ll encounter aboard our ship. Ask any former guest of m/s Paul Gauguin. This is the finest food served in the South Seas. L'Etoile: Enjoy fine French cuisine with a Polynesian accent amid the classic furnishings and fluted shell lighting reminiscent of one of the refined dining establishments in Paris. Here delectable cuisine is artfully presented and guests receive the most diligent attention. La Veranda: La Veranda's floor-to-ceiling windows, indoor and al fresco seating, and refined atmosphere make it the perfect place to enjoy breakfast and lunch. At dinner, La veranda is transformed into an elegant French bistro offering the finest in French cuisine, wine selections and ambiance. Dinner reservations are required in La Veranda. Le Grill: Greet the sun with a buffet breakfast, or enjoy lunch by the pool with a choice of grilled favourites, salads and fresh tropical fruits. At night Le Grill is transformed into a cosy restaurant serving grilled specialties in a more casual atmosphere. Dinner reservations are required at Le Grill. |
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FacilitiesWater sports are a highlight of the Polynesian experience. The ship's small size allows it to navigate in shallow lagoons and narrow channels where larger ships may not sail. With the specially designed retractable water sports platform, guests may descend to sea level where they can conveniently hop aboard a windsurfer, launch a kayak, try a little waterskiing or set out for a SCUBA diving expedition. A scuba certification program is offered on board. |
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Accomodation |
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AccommodationGreet the day with a guaranteed ocean-view from your suite or staterooms – and perhaps step out onto your private balcony (nearly 70% have one). In the evening, it becomes your private retreat, featuring a queen-size bed (a limited number can have twin-bed configuration), in-room safe, and bathroom with full-size bathtub, shower and hair dryer. Slip into your plush complimentary robe and slippers, enjoy the flat-screen TV and CD/DVD player, and select refreshments from your own refrigerator, which is replenished daily with soft drinks, beer and bottled water. |
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