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Paul Gauguin
Last refurbished
2025
Last refurbished
Passengers
352
Passengers
Ports Visited
25
Ports visited
Cruises from $605 per day
$605
From Price per day
Total Gross Tonnage of Paul Gauguin
19,200
Gross Tonnage

Paul Gauguin Cruises

4.6
(from 5 verified customers)

Paul Gauguin is an elegant luxury vessel, specially designed for navigation in Polynesian waters. Its shallow draft allows it to get in close to shallow lagoons and isolated islands, maximising stopover time.

A true cocoon of comfort and elegance, the ship offers a warm and timeless atmosphere to its guests. Its 166 cabins and suites all have external views and are tastefully decorated. Quality materials such as precious woods, antique engravings and tiki details pay homage to Polynesian culture and contribute to the charm of life on board, making each trip unique.

Ship Specification

Maiden voyage: 1997
Number of decks: 9
Tonnage: 19200
Cabins: 160
Passengers: 352
Number of crew: 217
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Current Cruise Deals

  • Ponant Clean Cruising Club Offer

    Ponant Clean Cruising Club Offer

    The Ponant Clean Cruising Club Offer

    • Ponant sailings receive EUR200 pp onboard credit
    • Paul Gauguin sailings US$200 pp onboard credit
    • Combinable with all other offers
    If you're not currently a Club Member, you can still hold your cabin and ask your consultant to sign you up before you pay your deposit.
    * To receive the bonus Clean Cruising Club member offer, guests must be current members of the Clean Cruising Club.

    Terms & Conditions apply.

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  • Ponant's All-Inclusive offering

    Ponant's All-Inclusive offering

    Ponant's All-Inclusive offering:
    • Open Bar including select mineral waters, soft drinks, wine, beer, champagne, spirits, coffee & tea
    • Unlimited Wi-Fi
    • All onboard dining
    PLUS
    • EUR200 per person onboard credit for Clean Cruising Club Members
    • Ask your consultant about Ponant's referral program and past passenger offers

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CLEAN CRUISING EXPERT REVIEW

Polynesian Elegance Reimagined: A First Look at the Newly Refurbished m/s Paul Gauguin

Onboard Experience

  • Dining

    • Dining on the Paul Gauguin
    • Dining on the Paul Gauguin
    • Dining on the Paul Gauguin

    Michelin-starred chef and owner of the Parisian restaurant Apicius, Jean-Pierre Vigato is in charge of the on-board gastronomy. Quality dishes for menus worthy of the finest establishments are created each day. Take your taste buds on a journey and experience the Polynesian flavours and French tradition combined. Paul Gauguin restaurants include L’Etoile, La Veranda and The Grill.

  • Bars

    • Bar on the Paul Gauguin
    • Bar on the Paul Gauguin
    • Bar on the Paul Gauguin

    Whether you are wanting to relax by the pool with your favourite cocktail, dance the night away or sit back and listen to the sound of a piano, Paul Gauguin has it all. Located on deck 8 you will find ‘The pool and pool bar’ along with ‘La Palette’ which is an outdoor lounge bar. For something more lowkey ‘The piano bar’ is located on deck 5.

  • Entertainment

    • Entertainment on the Paul Gauguin

    Experience traditional shows of Polynesian dancers and singers and the sound of percussion and guitars down in the spacious Grand Salon theatre.

  • Activities

    • Activities on the Paul Gauguin
    • Activities on the Paul Gauguin
    • Activities on the Paul Gauguin
    • Activities on the Paul Gauguin
    • Activities on the Paul Gauguin

    Wanting to experience some exciting activities whilst onboard? Head up to ‘The Marina’ on deck 3 where you can take part in various leisure activities such as kayaking, paddle boarding, windsurfing or scuba diving. All of this is accessible from ‘The Marina’ access point which you will find located on deck 4.

  • Health & Fitness

    Paul Gauguin’s ‘Algotherm spa’ offers a wide rang of treatments and massages. Hairdressing services are also available and with the use of marine cosmetics sheer relaxation is provided.

  • Kids

    • Kids activities on the Paul Gauguin

    Paul Gauguin does not offer dedicated childrens facilities or childcare. Select itineraries may offer activities onboard for kids aged 7+, but this is dependant on the number of children booked onto that specific sailing.

  • Inclusions

    • Afternoon tea service
    • All main meals on-board
    • Butler service (Suites)
    • Captain's welcome champagne
    • Coffee, tea & pastries 24 hrs
    • Cruise Director & bilingual staff
    • Gourmet dining with fine wines
    • In-cabin breakfast at no charge
    • Internet access & Wi-Fi (common areas, cabins)
    • Ironing/laundry service (pay)
    • Lectures by guest experts
    • Main lounge – live music
    • Onboard newsletter
    • Open bar & cabin minibar (from May 2015)
    • Open seating for dining
    • Satellite phone in cabin
    • Ship-shore-ship transfers
    • Single sitting, open-seated dining
    • Under 13 sharing cabin with parents travel free (pay port dues)
    • Use of ship facilities - indoor & outdoor
    • Water sports equipment & marina platform

Customer cruise ship ratings

Paul Gauguin has an average of 4.6 Stars based on 5 Guest Reviews

  • Overall
    4.6
  • Cabin
    4.8
  • Dining
    4.2
  • Entertainment
    3.8
  • Service
    4.8

Destination & Ports

Visited Ports

Cabins

All staterooms and suites on board Paul Gaugin have external openings, majority of which have balconies or verandas. Decorated with quality materials such as previous woods, ancient engravings and tiki details enhances the Polynesian culture on the ship. Every amenity imaginable also helps to assist in making your trip comfortable whilst at sea.
  • Outside Stateroom

    Outside Stateroom on the Paul Gauguin Outside Stateroom on the Paul Gauguin

    Cabin Types

    F, E

    Capacity: 2 to 3 passengers. Size: 19msup2; cabin with external views.

  • Balcony Stateroom

    Balcony Stateroom on the Paul Gauguin Balcony Stateroom on the Paul Gauguin

    Cabin Types

    D, C, B

    Capacity: up to 3 people. Size: 20msup2; cabin, 3msup2; balcony.

  • Grand Suite

    Grand Suite on the Paul Gauguin Grand Suite on the Paul Gauguin

    Cabin Types

    CC, A

    Size: 38 msup2; + Balcony 6 msup2;. Features: Balcony Suite created from staterooms 755 to 762 that have interconnecting doors allowing two staterooms to convert into a suite. Staterooms 756, 757, 760 and 761 may be configured as a living space or a room with two single (twin) beds (that can also be converted to a queen bed if desired), to accommodate a third and fourth guest. Suite boasts two bathrooms each with a combined bathtub and shower.

  • Owners Suite

    Owners Suite on the Paul Gauguin Owners Suite on the Paul Gauguin

    Cabin Types

    OS2, OS1, GS

    Capacity: up to 3 people. Size: 42msup2; cabin, 7msup2; veranda, bath, free Wi-Fi internet access, dressing area, and butler service included.

Paul Gauguin Deck Plans

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