World's Best Luxury French Polynesia Cruises

World's Best Luxury French Polynesia Cruise

Explore paradise with French Polynesia's destination expert and enjoy Bonus Savings of up to 30% on the widest variety of all-inclusive journeys when you book now.

Itineraries for French Polynesia & South Pacific Cruises

Paul Gauguin Cruises, offers an all-inclusive luxury cruise experience tailored to the unparalleled wonders of French Polynesia and the South Pacific. The m/s Paul Gauguin is one of the most highly awarded luxury cruise ships in the world, regularly receiving top honors for superb luxury, quality, service, itineraries and value.

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Tahiti & Society Islands | 7-night cruise from $2,990
Papeete, Tahiti; Huahine, Society Islands; Taha’a (Motu Mahana), Society Islands; Bora Bora, Society Islands; Moorea, Society Islands; Papeete, Tahiti

More Society Islands & Tahiti | 7-night cruise from $2,990
Papeete, Tahiti; Huahine, Society Islands; Raiatea, Society Islands; Taha’a (Motu Mahana), Society Islands; Bora Bora, Society Islands; Moorea, Society Islands; Papeete, Tahiti

Society Islands & Tuamotus | 10-night cruise from $5,500 | 11-night cruise from $6,050
Papeete, Tahiti; Huahine, Society Islands; Bora Bora, Society Islands; Rangiroa, Tuamotus; Fakarava, Tuamotus; Taha’a (Motu Mahana), Society Islands; Moorea, Society Islands; Papeete, Tahiti

More Tuamotus & Society Islands | 10-night cruise from $5,630
Papeete, Tahiti; Fakarava, Tuamotus; Rangiroa, Tuamotus; Huahine, Society Islands; Bora Bora, Society Islands; Raiatea, Society Islands; Taha’a (Motu Mahana), Society Islands; Moorea, Society Islands; Papeete, Tahiti

Cook Islands & Society Islands | 11-night cruise from $5,920
Papeete, Tahiti; Huahine, Society Islands; Aitutaki, Cook Islands; Rarotonga, Cook Islands; Bora Bora, Society Islands; Taha’a (Motu Mahana), Society Islands; Moorea, Society Islands; Papeete, Tahiti

Fiji, Tonga, Cook & Society Islands | 14-night cruise from $8,070
Papeete, Tahiti; Moorea, Society Islands; Taha’a (Motu Mahana), Society Islands; Bora Bora, Society Islands; Aitutaki, Cook Islands; Vava’u, Tonga; Savusavu, Vanua Levu, Fiji; Suva, Viti Levu, Fiji; Beqa Island, Fiji; Lautoka, Viti Levu, Fiji

Marquesas, Tuamotus & Society Islands | 14-night cruise from $7,550
Papeete, Tahiti; Fakarava, Tuamotus; Omoa, Fatu Hiva, Marquesas Islands; Atuona, Hiva Oa, Marquesas Islands; Hapatoni, Tahuata, Marquesas Islands; Tiaohae, Nuku Hiva, Marquesas Islands; Huahine, Society Islands; Bora Bora, Society Islands; Taha’a (Motu Mahana), Society Islands; Moorea, Society Islands; Papeete, Tahiti

Islands of the Marquesas & Tuamotus I 14-night cruise from $8,400
Papeete, Tahiti; Fakarava, Tuamotus; Omoa, Fatu Hiva, Marquesas Islands; Atuona, Hiva Oa, Marquesas Islands; Hapatoni, Tahuata, Marquesas Islands; Hatiheu, Nuku Hiva, Marquesas Islands; Hakahau, Ua Pou, Marquesas Islands; Rangiroa, Tuamotus; Bora Bora, Society Islands; Taha’a (Motu Mahana), Society Islands

Immersive Indonesia: Singapore To Australia | 14-night cruise from $8,210
Singapore; Parai Beach, Bangka Island, Indonesia; Semarang, Indonesia; Surabaya, Java; Benoa, Bali; Komodo National Park; Dili, Timor-Leste; Darwin, Australia

Crossing Melanesia: Australia To Fiji | 16-night cruise from $7,480
Darwin, Australia; Thursday Island; Alotau, Papua New Guinea; Samarai Island; Honiara, Guadalcanal Island; Espiritu Santo Island; Port Vila, Efate, Vanuatu; Lautoka, Viti Levu Island

Crossing Oceania: Fiji To Bali | 20-night cruise from $9,340
Lautoka, Viti Levu Island; Port Vila, Efate, Vanuatu; Espiritu Santo Island; Honiara, Guadalcanal Island; Alotau, Papua New Guinea; Samarai Island; Dili, Timor-Leste; Komodo National Park; Benoa, Bali

Travel aboard the longest continually operating luxury cruise line in French Polynesia and enjoy savings of up to 30% on a wide variety of all-inclusive, award-winning journeys of authentic discovery.

Best Gift, Ever!

We’re celebrating the most wonderful time of the year with our Best Gift, Ever! Take advantage of Extra Savings up to $2,900 per guest on a rich collection of all-inclusive 7- to 20-night voyages in 2025. Book by January 3, 2025.

Enjoy Up to 25% Bonus Savings on Winter and Holiday Cruises

Embark on a Winter cruise with Bonus Savings of up to 25% and enjoy the perfect blend of adventure and relaxation. Don't miss out on this limited-time offer—book now and unwrap the gift of unforgettable experiences on the South Seas!

Solo Traveler

We are waiving the single supplement on select voyages!

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Travel aboard the longest continually operating luxury cruise line in the South Seas and enjoy savings of up to 30% on a wide variety of all-inclusive, award-winning journeys of authentic discovery.

m/s Paul Gauguin

Designed specifically to glide through the shallow seas of the South Pacific, The Gauguin is a small, award-wining ship with spacious suites and staterooms, an onboard watersports marina, three dining venues, an extensive spa, and five-star service. She delivers travelers to intimate ports inaccessible to larger cruise ships, all the while providing a travel experience that is nothing short of luxurious.

With only 330 guests, this award-wining luxury ship sails year-round from Tahiti on all-inclusive voyages throughout French Polynesia and the South Pacific
Crew to guest ratio of 1 to 1.5
All oceanview accommodations, nearly 70% with balconies
Space to guest ratio of nearly 58 to 1, one of the highest of any ship serving the North American market
All onboard gratuities included
Complimentary beverages including select wines and spirits, beer, soft drinks, bottled water, and hot beverages served throughout the ship
Butler service in categories B and above, including in-suite bar setup and SoundDock® for iPod®
In-suite minibar replenished daily with soft drinks, beer, and bottled water
State-of-the-art retractable Watersports Marina
Onboard dive program
Onboard lecture program
Two elegant restaurants and one pool-side grill
Well-being and vegetarian selections and special dietetic menus upon request
WiFi throughout the ship
Complimentary 24-hour room service
Complimentary in-room dining and movie channels
Complimentary access to our private islet Motu Mahana and our private beach in Bora Bora*

* Subject to availability as conditions allow. When unable to call there, we will be offering a tender to the pier and a free shuttle to Matira Beach, the island’s award-winning public beach that features restaurants, public facilities and shopping. Voted #1 in the best things to do in Bora Bora by U.S. News & World Report, Matira Beach boasts powdery white sand, waters in a thousand shades of blue, and is wonderfully uncrowded.

Awards and Accolades

The m/s Paul Gauguin’s reputation as one of the finest ships at sea is celebrated by the numerous awards and accolades received over the years. We are proud and humbled that this exceptional ship—and Paul Gauguin Cruises—continue to be recognized by some of the top publications and critics in the industry, including these:

“#1 Small-Ship Ocean Cruise Line”
Travel + Leisure, World’s Best Awards (2022)

“Best Small-Ship Cruise Line”
Global Traveler, Leisure Lifestyle Awards (2022) Seventh Consecutive Year

“Gold List”
Condé Nast Traveler, The World’s Best Cruises (2021)

“Favorite Cruise Line”
The Trazees (2021) Second Consecutive Year

“Best Small Cruise Ship”
USA Today, 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards (2020)

“Best Tahiti and French Polynesia Cruise Line”
AFAR Travelers’ Choice Awards (2017-2020)

The opportunity to experience each destination in the most authentic, in-depth, and meaningful way is the very essence of luxury cruising French Polynesia with Paul Gauguin Cruises. Aboard our luxury vessel, you can choose from a wide array of shore excursions by land and sea that let you discover the dramatic beauty, rich history, and unique culture of your destination up close, in a small group.

For experienced and new divers!
Parrotfish, clownfish, giant clams, sea turtles, sea anemones, eagle rays, sharks, octopi ... these are just a few of the dazzling species that make their home amid the translucent aqua lagoons and rainbow-colored coral reefs of French Polynesia, the Cook Islands, and the South Pacific. And they're yours to discover when you sail in luxury aboard the award-winning m/s Paul Gauguin!

Every voyage of The Gauguin offers optional diving excursions led by an expert dive team. Even if you've never dived before, you can take an onboard Discover SCUBA Diving class, earn credit toward PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) certification, and dive in! The Gauguin offers PADI certification on board, as well as refresher courses, and is the only option for diving in the Marquesas.