French Polynesia’s Destination Expert will offer 34 Voyages, 10 Unique Itineraries, 1 Award-winning Ship
NEW YORK, NY – February 20, 2025 – Today, Paul Gauguin Cruises, French Polynesia’s destination expert and winner of Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Awards 2024 Best Small Cruise, announced its 2027 voyages. The cruise line will offer 34 voyages of 7 to 20 nights exploring the Society Islands, Tuamotus, Marquesas, Cook Islands, and South Pacific on 10 unique itineraries, including a Boutique Crossing Collection of three 13-, 17-, and 20-night journeys between Singapore, Australia, Fiji, and Bali. The enriching itineraries accommodate no more than 330 guests aboard the beloved m/s Paul Gauguin, which will emerge from its multi-million-dollar refurbishment this April. Guests who book early will enjoy fares starting at $2,960 per guest, inclusive of Bonus Savings up to 30 percent.
"Our 2027 voyages represent the art of exploration in its finest form, from our immersive 7-night itineraries through the Society Islands to our longer Boutique Crossing Collection voyages of up to 20 nights exploring Fiji, Bali, and beyond," said Samuel Chamberlain, CEO of Americas for PONANT EXPLORATIONS GROUP, parent company of Paul Gauguin Cruises. "As French Polynesia's destination expert, we craft each itinerary to offer artfully authentic insight into every destination; strategic overnights and extended port stays aren't just stops on a map—they're gateways to deeper understanding, allowing our guests to experience these destinations as insiders rather than visitors. This is the difference that comes from having called these waters home for more than 25 years, and why discerning travelers consistently choose us for their South Pacific discovery."
Of the 34 voyages offered in 2027, more than 40 percent are 7-night journeys, making it easier for discerning travelers with busy schedules to experience the iconic beauty of Tahiti and the Society Islands—an unforgettable bucket-list destination. The balance of 10-, 11-, and 14-night voyages explore the atolls of the Tuamotus, the mystique of the Marquesas, and the unspoiled, tropical beauty of the Cook Islands and Tonga. The line will once again offer its Boutique Crossing Collection of three singular extended journeys exploring Oceania, Indonesia, and Melanesia. Itineraries are distinguished by overnights and extended stays in iconic isles, opening up a world of immersive discovery.
Tahiti & the Society Islands
7 nights / 3 overnights / 9 sailings
This 7-night sojourn is an introduction—or reintroduction—to the picture-perfect charms of the South Pacific. From the vanilla-scented air of Taha'a to the rugged beauty of Moorea, each port of call offers its own unique charm.
Day-by-day: Tahiti, Huahine, Motu Mahana/Taha’a, Bora Bora (overnight), Moorea (overnight), and Tahiti (overnight), Society Islands
More Society Islands & Tahiti
7 nights / 2 overnights / 5 sailings
This immersive exploration includes visits sacred Raiatea, revered as the cradle of Polynesian culture; Huahine, known as the Garden of Eden; an overnight beneath the iconic peaks of Bora Bora; and the dazzling lagoons of Moorea. Day-by-day: Tahiti, Huahine, Raiatea, Motu Mahana/Taha’a, Bora Bora (overnight), Moorea, and Tahiti (overnight), Society Islands
More Tuamotus & Society Islands
10 nights / 3 overnights / 6 sailings
Journey through the magnificent Tuamotu Archipelago, where an overnight stay in UNESCO-recognized Fakarava sets the stage for extraordinary discovery. Highlights include the allure of Rangiroa, known for its pristine lagoons fine Tahitian pearls, the beauty of Bora Bora's lagoon and Moorea's dreamy beaches. The untamed splendor of Huahine's botanical paradise, the sacred heritage of Raiatea, and the exclusive pleasures of a private paradise, Motu Mahana, nestled in the Taha'a lagoon, round up this exciting voyage.
Day-by-day: Tahiti, Society Islands; Fakarava (overnight) and Rangiroa, Tuamotus; Huahine, Bora Bora (overnight), Raiatea, Motu Mahana/Taha’a, Moorea, and Tahiti (overnight), Society Islands
Cook Islands & Society Islands
11 nights / 3 overnights / 3 sailings
The South Pacific puts on quite a show, and the region's incredible diversity of scenery is front and center on this 11-night journey through the Cook and Society Islands. The rugged terrain of Rarotonga, the coral reef-lined lagoon of Aitutaki and the jaw-dropping beauty of bucket-list mainstays Bora Bora and Moorea combine to create an unforgettable South Pacific adventure.
Day-by-day: Tahiti and Huahine, Society Islands; Aitutaki and Rarotonga, Cook Islands; Bora Bora (overnight), Motu Mahana/Taha’a, Moorea (overnight), and Tahiti (overnight), Society Islands
Society Islands & Tuamotus
11 nights / 3 overnights / 3 sailings
This itinerary is an unforgettable exploration of the Tuamotus and Society Islands. Crystalline lagoons harbor underwater gardens bursting with marine life in the Tuamotu atolls. The majestic Society Islands beckon with Huahine's emerald jungles and Raiatea's rich spiritual heritage. At the heart of this 11-night voyage lies an indulgent double overnight stay in Bora Bora, where the iconic silhouette of Mount Otemanu stands sentinel over her world-famous lagoon.
Day-by-day: Tahiti, Huahine, Raiatea, Motu Mahana/Taha’a, and Bora Bora (overnight), Society Islands; Fakarava and Rangiroa, Tuamotus; Moorea (overnight) and Tahiti (overnight), Society Islands
Marquesas, Tuamotus & Society Islands
14 nights / 1 overnight / 3 sailings
With two indulgent weeks in the Marquesas, Tuamotus, and Society Islands, this immersive journey offers ample time to soak up everything that makes this corner of the world so spectacular. White-sand beaches, the shade of a palm tree for reading, and a range of active pursuits both above and below water are all within reach in the serene beauty of the South Pacific.
Day-by-day: Tahiti, Society Islands; Rangiroa, Tuamotus; Hiva Oa, Fatu Hiva, Ua Pou, Nuku Hiva, Marquesas; Fakarava, Tuamotus; Bora Bora, Motu Mahana/Taha’a, Huahine, Moorea, and Tahiti (overnight), Society Islands
An alternative version of this itinerary stops in Tahuata instead of Ua Pou.
Fiji, Tonga, Cook Islands & Society Islands (and reverse)
14 nights / 2 overnights / 2 sailings
This itinerary beyond The Gauguin’s home waters in the Society Islands hosts guests on an extraordinary journey into legendary South Pacific isles, from tiny Tonga to fascinating Fiji. Pristine shores weave a tapestry of culture and beauty, and every port has its own unique story to share.
Day-by-day: Lautoka (Viti Levu), Beqa Island, Suva (Viti Levu), Savusavu (Vanua Levu), Fiji; International Date Line; Vava’u Island, Tonga; Aitutaki, Cook Islands; Bora Bora (overnight), Motu Mahana/Taha’a, Moorea, Tahiti (overnight), Society Islands
BOUTIQUE CROSSING COLLECTION
Crossing Oceania: Fiji to Bali
20 nights / Departs: Jan 28, 2027
Here is a voyage made for lovers of ocean cruising; perfect for those seeking to disconnect from the everyday with an indulgent balance of days at sea and seven intriguing South Pacific islands bookended by the tropical icons of Fiji and Bali. Highlights of this itinerary include Vanuatu, Guadalcanal and Komodo National Park.
Day-by-day: Lautoka, Viti Levu, Fiji; Espiritu Santo Island and Port Vila (Efate), Vanuatu; Honiara, Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands; Alotau and Samarai Island, Papua New Guinea; Dili, Timor-Leste; Loh Liang/Komodo National Park and Bali, Indonesia
Immersive Indonesia: Singapore to Australia
13 nights / Departs: Mar 16, 2027
This voyage takes guests from Singapore's futuristic skyline to Indonesia's captivating archipelago showcasing where ancient temples rise from emerald jungles and pristine beaches kiss turquoise waters. From the cultural riches of Java to Komodo's legendary dragons, each port reveals new wonders before culminating in Australia's tropical Darwin, gateway to the wild Northern Territory.
Day-by-day: Singapore (overnight); Parai Beach, Semarang, Surabaya, Bali (overnight) and Loh Liang/Komodo National Park, Indonesia; Dili, Timor-Leste; Darwin, Australia
Crossing Melanesia: Australia to Fiji
17 nights / Departs: Mar 29, 2027
From Darwin's tropical shores through the mystical isles of Melanesia, this voyage unveils remote paradises steeped in ancient traditions and wartime memories. Papua New Guinea's tribal heritage, the Solomon Islands' pristine reefs and poignant WWII sites, and the legendary beaches of Vanuatu, all offer a rich and diverse experience. This journey c0ncludes in Fiji's twin treasures of Suva and Lautoka, where vibrant markets, colonial architecture, and warm hospitality create an enchanting finale.
Day-by-day: Darwin and Thursday Island, Australia; Alotau and Samarai Island, Papua New Guinea; Honiara (overnight), Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands; Espiritu Santo Island and Port Vila, Vanuatu; Suva and Lautoka, Viti Levu, Fiji
All-inclusive fares begin at $2,960* per guest. For more information about Paul Gauguin Cruises, please contact a Travel Advisor, call 800-848-6172, or visit www.pgcruises.com.
*Prices are per person USD, double occupancy.
About Paul Gauguin Cruises
Paul Gauguin Cruises operates the 330-guest m/s Paul Gauguin, providing a luxury cruise experience tailored to the unparalleled wonders of French Polynesia and the South Pacific. In addition to being voted the Best Small Cruise in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards—an accolade that follows the line’s recognition as a Top 2 Small Cruise Line in the same publication in 2023, 2022, and 2021—Paul Gauguin Cruises also received Seatrade’s 2024 Sustainability Initiative of the Year award for its “Taote (doctor) Gauguin” healthcare partnership with the French Polynesian government. A perennial favorite in French Polynesia for more than 25 years, the line’s notable travel and lifestyle awards also include the World’s Best Small-Ship Ocean Cruise Line in Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards 2022, and four Best French Polynesia Cruises awards in the AFAR Travelers’ Choice Awards. In September 2019, Paul Gauguin Cruises joined PONANT EXPLORATIONS Group, a designer of inspiring voyages on board small exploration ships.
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