covered there, too. Simply hop the tender to Motu Mahana, The Gauguin’s own private islet nestled within Taha’a’s languid lagoon. It’s a truly Tahitian refuge where your ship’s troupe of resident cultural ambassadors, Les Gauguines, welcomes you in classic South Seas style—and your time is your own.
Savor a swim in gin-clear waters. Slide beneath the surface for some reef snorkeling. Grab a beverage from the floating bar and a chaise under the palms. Test your serve in an impromptu beach volleyball game or paddle paradise by kayak. And enjoy the music, fun, and barbeque of a Motu Mahana beach picnic many guests say is one of the high points of their cruise.
BORA BORA (OVERNIGHT) Ask 1,000 people to name one island that most evokes images of South Pacific romance, and 999 will likely say Bora Bora. Yet as spectacular as it looks in photos and films, the in-real-life experience of arriving here aboard the m/s Paul Gauguin will positively take your breath away. Luckily you’ve got two full days to catch it… if you can.
Your backdrop is the cathedral-like Mount Otemanu, wrapped in velvety green and soaring skyward above a showstopping ring lagoon where turquoise water sparkles and Technicolor marine life inhabits the coral gardens below.
Feeling aqua-curious? Meet some of the lagoon’s most graceful undersea denizens on a Sharks & Stingrays Encounter. Wading
into the sandy shallows, enjoy a visit from gentle rays accustomed to company and happy to perform their balletic dance for you, your guide, and the squads of harmless blacktip reef sharks spectating from the fringes of this outing. Other peak watery excursions include reef snorkeling, aquasafari underwater walks, aquabike scootering, waverunner escapades, and sunset sails by catamaran or outrigger.
In the mood to explore on terra firma? Te Bora Bora Off-Road Adventure pursues the road less traveled to unveil the island’s abundant natural beauty, expansive mountain views, even cannon emplacements left over from the Pacific battles of WWII.
Of course, you might prefer to just yield to the lazy luxury of time spent at the private Bora Bora beach retreat reserved for guests of Te Gauguin alone. Bask, wander, sip, snorkel, paddleboard, or simply drift through daydreams in a spot where they come spectacularly to life.
MOOREA (OVERNIGHT) Meet the
nonfiction version of James Michener’s mythic ”Bali Hai.” It’s not uncommon for newcomers to gasp aloud as they first lay eyes on this intensely scenic island—so steeped in mystery and tropical exuberance. Just 11 miles from bustling Tahiti, Moorea is a heart-shaped, welcoming paradise where cares are suspended in time, smiles come naturally, and change proceeds at a sea snail’s pace.
Waterfalls cascade from eight volcanic peaks surrounding gorgeous twin turquoise
lagoons. Ferns and orchids climb the jungle canopy. Fragrant pineapples ripen in the sun. Dolphins cavort. And humpback whales gather to mate. It's enough to awaken anyone’s inner Gauguin, and you’re definitely on the right ship for that.
Having two days here leaves plenty of room for variety. Perhaps a SCUBA excursion or motu snorkeling, a bracing cata jet spin around the lagoon, or a paddleboard/kayak session off the ship’s watersports marina. Or maybe you’d prefer the pro-guided Capture Moore Photo Adventure that brings ancient maraes, lush forests, epic mountainside panoramas, and even an extinct volcano crater into focus. Or an island-wide Aito Off-Road Safari that includes sampling of local Moorean jam, ice cream, and field-fresh fruit juice. Tat’s a yum.
PAPEETE, TAHITI (OVERNIGHT) What a week this has been! As you contemplate how you can feel so relaxed AND energized at the same time, Te Gauguin pulls into Papeete harbor. As twilight yields to starlight on this final shipboard evening, perhaps you’ll stroll over to Vai’ete Square to be tempted once more by those Roulotte food trucks or to browse the shops for that last special memento or a bauble to go along with the gorgeous pearls you found at Te Gauguin’s onboard boutique.
Come morning, you’ll depart the ship. But your imagination might linger behind. Patiently awaiting your return voyage.
Tahiti & the Society Islands Roundtrip Papeete, Tahiti
7 NIGHTS rom $4,030 per person Includes 20% Early Bonus Savings*
2025 SAILING DATES: June 14; July 26; August 23;
September 20; November 8, 2025
*See page 79 for Terms & Conditions
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