1/Award-Winning Small Ship—Te Gauguin offers an exceptionally luxurious small ship experience. Designed with a tropically chic flair, this intimate ship accommodates just 330 guests in a setting of relaxed elegance. I loved the camaraderie that developed among the vibrant, active, and extraordinarily friendly community of guests.
As the longest continuously sailing luxury cruise ship in the South Pacific, Te Gauguin was purpose-built with a shallow draft to expertly navigate the region’s turquoise lagoons and access remote hideaways that larger ships can’t reach. It’s the ideal way to explore this region.
PRO TIP: Take advantage of the ship’s spacious outdoor decks and view the collection of Polynesian artifacts and excellent digital museum with work by French artist Paul Gauguin.
2/Idyllic Island-Rich Itineraries—French Polynesia contains 118 islands and atolls, so you’ll want to see more than just one or two of these fairytale destinations while you’re there. Unpack once in your floating overwater “bungalow” and explore five or more legendary isles in a single trip. Tese pristine islands are undeveloped, tropical gems with magnificent scenery and no crowds. You’ll enjoy unforgettable days and nights on your voyage and the island views from the sea are truly spectacular. Tere are nine unique
itineraries in 2025, so it’s easy to go island- hopping on Te Gauguin. No inter-island flight hassles and expenses are required. Longer stays in ports of call are a highlight, including overnights in Bora Bora and Moorea in many cases. Tese overnight visits provide the luxury of time, allowing for multiple activities and immersive exploration.
PRO TIP: It’s wise to arrive a few days before your cruise to adjust to the time zone changes. In addition, call Paul Gauguin Cruises 60 days before your journey to book a wide range of exciting shore excursions.
3/Luxurious Overwater Accommodations— After explorations ashore, it’s nice to retreat to your elegant stateroom or suite to enjoy some quiet time. Te Gauguin’s well-appointed accommodations all offer magnificent ocean views and nearly 70 percent feature private balconies. I loved watching Technicolor sunrises and sunsets from my balcony and toasting our day’s adventures each evening.
Te ship’s spacious accommodations have been beautifully fitted with high-quality amenities and special touches, with upper categories offering butler service.
Bathrooms feature full-sized tubs and in-room refrigerators are stocked daily by attentive room stewards. Wheelchair- accessible staterooms and family-friendly accommodations are also available.
PRO TIP: To maximize charging options for electronics on your trip, bring a multi-port travel adapter and European plug adapters.
4/Extraordinary Service—Te heart of Te Gauguin is the fabulous staff and crew led by its charismatic French captain.
Te ship features a crew-to-guest ratio of 1:1.5, one of the highest at sea. Te service on my sailing was unparalleled, as was the incredible spirit. Tere’s an irresistible enthusiasm present and the warmth and smiles are genuine.
It amazed me how much the team went out of its way to provide personalized attention and by the second day, the staff and crew knew everyone’s names. Numerous crew members have been with the ship for 10 years or more.
PRO TIP: See the onboard Travel Concierge for help arranging e-bikes, car rentals, and restaurant reservations ashore.
6 2025 Paul Gauguin Cruises | 11 Reasons to See French Polynesia Aboard m/s Paul Gauguin
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