From: French Polynesia, Papeete
To: French Polynesia, Papeete
Dates: 19.12.2026 - 02.01.2027
Duration: 15 Nights
Ship: LE PAUL GAUGUIN

Marquesas, The Tuamotus & Society Islands

PAUL GAUGUIN Cruises is offering an exceptional 15-day voyage leaving from Tahiti to discover the gems of the Society Islands, including extraordinary landscapes and enchanting historical and cultural treasures. You will be captivated by the resolutely Polynesian ambiance that prevails aboard the Paul Gauguin: a ship with a relaxed and international atmosphere, especially designed for sailing in these shallow turquoise waters. The Paul Gauguin will stop at the heart of the Tuamotu Islands to explore the marvellous depths of the atoll of Fakarava, a UNESCO-classified nature reserve. Discover the unique charms of the Marquesas Islands, a UNESCO-classified. The singer-songwriter Jacques Brel sang about the Marquesas Islands and the painter Paul Gauguin was inspired by these islands which stand like dark green fortresses surrounded by the indigo blue of the Pacific. Here, you will find neither lagoons nor reefs. The archipelago’s charm lies in its wild beauty. In the heart of the dense forests of Nuku Hiva, droplets from the waterfalls dive off the vertiginous cliffs. As for the islands of Hiva Oa and Fatu Hiva, they still hide mysterious ancient petroglyphs. In the Tuamotus, Rangiroa, a gigantic atoll with breathtaking underwater scenery, is most known for the cultivation of its famous black pearls. Be sure to try snorkelling in these natural aquariums where colourful fish, rays and friendly sharks can be found playing amid the reefs, or to explore the marvellous depths of the atoll of Fakarava. In the Society Islands, you will be dazzled by the incomparable beauty of Huahine, by the turquoise waters of the motu Mahana, our private vanilla-scented little paradise, by the sumptuous lagoon of Bora Bora, with its distinctly recognisable volcanic silhouette, and by Moorea, with its hillside pineapple plantations and its verdant peaks overlooking the island.

LE PAUL GAUGUIN

  • Guests: 330
  • Suites: 165
  • Crew: 209
  • Spa: 1
  • Restaurants: 3
  • Length: 156 m
  • Width: 22 m
  • Draught: 5.15 m
  • Flag: French
  • Number of passenger decks: 7
  • Number of passengers: 330
  • Crew members: 209
  • Exterior cabins and suites: 165
  • Propulsion: Diesel electric
  • Construction: Atlantic Saint-Nazaire shipyards
  • Renovations: 2021 and 2023
Ship in Details

Cruise Itinerary

Day
Date
Location
Arrival
Departure
1
Dec 19, 2026
French Polynesia, Papeete
15:00*
18:30
2
Dec 20, 2026
French Polynesia, Fakarava
-
-
3
Dec 21, 2026
cruising
-
-
4
Dec 22, 2026
French Polynesia, Omoa
-
-
4
Dec 22, 2026
France, Hanavave
-
-
5
Dec 23, 2026
French Polynesia, Atuona
-
-
6
Dec 24, 2026
French Polynesia, Hapatoni
-
-
7
Dec 25, 2026
French Polynesia, Taiohae
-
-
8
Dec 26, 2026
cruising
-
-
9
Dec 27, 2026
French Polynesia, Rangiroa
-
-
10-11
Dec 28, 2026 – Dec 29, 2026
French Polynesia, Bora Bora
-
-
12
Dec 30, 2026
French Polynesia, Huahine
-
-
13
Dec 31, 2026
France, Taha'a
-
-
14
Jan 1, 2027
French Polynesia, Moorea Island
-
-
14-15
Jan 1, 2027 – Jan 2, 2027
French Polynesia, Papeete
-
08:00**
The itinerary is subject to change without prior notice at the discretion of the cruise line or due to operational, weather, port, or safety considerations. The cruise operator reserves the right to substitute ports, alter the order of calls, or modify the program as necessary to ensure the safety and comfort of passengers.

Cabins & Accomodations

Window or Porthole Stateroom

  • Cabin: 19 m²
  • Pax: 2
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Lower deck balcony stateroom

  • Cabin: 20 m²
  • Pax: 3
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Upper decks balcony stateroom

  • Cabin: 20 m²
  • Pax: 3
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Veranda suite and stateroom

  • Cabin: 28 m²
  • Pax: 3
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Grand Suite

  • Cabin: 30 m²
  • Pax: 3
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Owner Suite

  • Cabin: 49 m²
  • Pax: 3
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