Bora Bora & the Society Islands
The turquoise lagoons of Bora Bora, Taha'a, and Raiatea — overwater days at anchor with the marina lowered straight into the warm Pacific.
Paul Gauguin Cruises
A lifetime sailing French Polynesia
One ship, one ocean. The m/s Paul Gauguin sails French Polynesia year-round and nothing else — small enough at 332 guests to slip into the lagoons of Bora Bora and the remote bays of the Marquesas, with a retractable watersports marina off the stern. Aboard, the Gauguines — local Polynesian hosts — share the music, language, and stories of the islands. After three decades, it remains the most intimate way to know the South Pacific.
The Film
Paul Gauguin Cruises, in motion
Sail with Paul Gauguin Cruises
Book through us and unlock exclusive Virtuoso Voyages benefits on every Paul Gauguin Cruises sailing — onboard credits, private receptions, and shore experiences unavailable through any other channel.
Plan this voyageVirtuoso Voyages
Benefits included on every booking.
As a member of Virtuoso Voyages, we are able to offer our clients exclusive benefits on every sailing — arranged before you board and confirmed directly through us.
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Dedicated Onboard Host
A personal Virtuoso host sails with your group, present throughout the voyage to answer questions and ensure every detail runs exactly as planned.
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Private Welcome Reception
An exclusive cocktail reception at the start of each sailing, arranged solely for Virtuoso Voyages guests with introductions facilitated by your host.
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Shipboard Credit
$100 per stateroom on voyages under 14 nights; $200 per stateroom on voyages of 14 nights or more, to spend freely on dining, spa, or excursions.
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Exclusive Shore Experience
A private shore excursion, VIP tour, or private car and driver whose itinerary is shaped entirely around your interests and pace — never a group schedule.
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Specialty Dining
Complimentary reservations at specialty restaurants on select sailings, including chef's tastings and curated wine pairings on participating vessels.
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Spa & Wellness Access
Select spa treatments, wellness credits, and onboard amenities included on participating voyages across our preferred cruise partners.
Where It Sails
Destinations.
Moorea
Jagged green peaks and a sapphire lagoon a short sail from Papeete — the postcard of French Polynesia, reached at a yacht's pace.
The Marquesas
Remote, dramatic, and rarely visited — Fatu Hiva and the wild islands that drew the painter Gauguin himself, on the line's longer voyages.
On Board
Experiences.
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The Watersports Marina
A retractable platform off the stern drops you straight into the lagoon — kayaks, paddleboards, and snorkelling included, with the warm Pacific at your feet.
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Les Gauguines
A troupe of Polynesian hosts who live aboard year-round, sharing the music, dance, language, and traditions of the islands.
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Dining at L'Etoile
Fine French and Polynesian-inflected cuisine across L'Etoile, La Veranda, and Le Grill — all of it, like the bar, included.
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The Spa & Pool Deck
A spa, a top-deck pool over the lagoon, and the Piano Bar after dark — the unhurried rhythm of a small ship in paradise.
The Yacht
Suites & accommodation.
332 guests, permanent French Polynesia icon.
The Owner's Suite
The largest accommodation aboard — a separate living room, a private balcony, and Polynesian-inspired finishes.
The Grand Suite
Generous living space with a private balcony and a hand-painted Gauguin-style panel.
Veranda Stateroom
A private balcony over the lagoon, with the islands sliding past from your own rail.
Balcony Stateroom
Light, residential staterooms with an ocean-view veranda — intimate and unhurried.
Itineraries
Sample journeys.
Illustrative routings to spark the imagination — every sailing is shaped around you.
7 nights
The Society Islands
Papeete · Moorea · Taha'a · Bora Bora · Raiatea
The classic Polynesian week — lagoon to lagoon, with watersports and motu picnics between.
14 nights
Marquesas, Tuamotus & Society Islands
Papeete · Fakarava · the Marquesas · Rangiroa · Bora Bora
The grand voyage to the remote archipelagos, the marquee itinerary for those with time.
11 nights
Cook Islands & Society Islands
Papeete · Aitutaki · Rarotonga · Bora Bora · Moorea
Beyond French Polynesia into the Cooks, with long days at sea and rare anchorages.
