Designed to highlight the beautiful vistas of the South Pacific, m/s Paul Gauguin is perfect for cruising in paradise. With room for only 332 passengers, each stateroom has a veranda or a view of the beautiful surroundings of these secluded islands. At the three dining venues—Le Grill, La Veranda and L'Etoile—you're invited to choose dishes made with local ingredients, or classic Polynesian recipes. The m/s Paul Gauguin even has her own onboard marina where you can use the ship as a jumping off point to kayak, scuba or windsurf in the South Pacific's beautiful and serene turquoise waters.
The m/s Paul Gauguin went through a remarkable transformation in 2021 to present a modern and elegant Polynesian style. You'll now enjoy warm wood finishes, woven textiles and traditional Polynesian motifs. Best of all, Paul Gauguin has eliminated heavy fuel oil and offsets all carbon emissions by 150%. Their dedication to environmental stewardship continues onboard with a new water treatment process designed to minimize consumption!
- Passenger Capacity: 332 (double occupancy)
- Year Built: 1988
- Last Refurbished: 2023
- Accommodations
The Gauguin features all oceanview accommodations, nearly 70% with private balconies! Every stateroom offers temperature control, a queen bed, bathroom with full-size tub and shower, bathrobes, slippers, hair dryer, TV and more. Plus, butler service and in-suite bar setups are available for categories B and above!
- Watersports Marina
An onboard watersports marina offers complimentary kayaking and paddleboarding, as well as Zodiacs for optional diving excursions. If you want to SCUBA dive, m/s Paul Gauguin offers the perfect opportunity with diving excursions for all experience levels, and she's the only luxury ship in French Polynesia to offer PADI certification classes for novices!
- La Veranda
Enjoy an ever-changing selection of breakfast, lunch and a la carte options at La Veranda. Dine al fresco or enjoy wraparound ocean views from the dining room by day, or make a dinner reservation to enjoy Jean-Pierre Vigato's gourmet cuisine. Reservations required for dinner.
- Le Grill
Le Grill offers a casual pool-side dining experience that doesn't skimp on flavor. Enjoy fresh tropical fruit, breakfast buffets, grilled favorites for lunch, and afternoon tea and treats. In the evening, enjoy authentic Polynesian dinner specialties. Reservations required for dinner.
- L'Etoile
Your elegant main dining room on board, L'Etoile serves a mouth-watering array of expertly crafted dishes, each perfectly paired with complimentary wines!
- Wine Pairings
Enjoy complimentary wines in every dining venue, lounge and bar, each chosen by Paul Gauguin's wine sommeliers. For something extra special, explore the Connoisseur Wine List for a variety of wines available for purchase. Need help choosing the perfect pairing? The Gauguin's sommeliers offer suggestions for food and wine pairings to enhance every dining experience!
- Deep Nature Spa by Algotherm
The Gauguin's onboard spa pampers and rejuvenates with services tailored to your needs, including an extensive range of treatments like massages, facials, skin care therapies, skin exfoliation, body wraps, aromatherapy and more!
- Pool & Pool Bar
Soak up the South Pacific sun along the spacious outdoor pool deck! Take a refreshing dip in the pool, grab a cocktail from the Pool Bar and relax in a comfortable lounge chair.
- Local Entertainment
Every voyage features a full entertainment program including Polynesian artists and musical entertainment, as well as presentations by local naturalists and a variety of special guests. Local performers are also invited onboard, including the dynamic Mamas & Papas, who entertain with Polynesian dancing and singing.
- Les Gauguins & Les Gauguines
Les Gauguins & Les Gauguines are Paul Gauguin's own troupe of Tahitian entertainers, bringing the spirited Polynesian culture to life at sea! Guest favorites include hands-on craft demonstrations and renditions of ancestral lore via dance.
- Le Grand Salon
Enjoy nightly entertainment in Le Grand Salon, from Broadway show tunes to traditional Polynesian dance performances. During the day, return for fascinating guest lectures, friendly table tennis and more!
- Piano Bar
Revel in live nightly music at the Piano Bar, accompanied by friends and the perfect drink.
- La Palette
This versatile lounge aboard m/s Paul Gauguin offers light snacks and hosts various special events, including Polynesian-themed activities, live music and dancing.
- Fitness Center
Keep your workout routine active at the fully-equipped fitness center, which includes Lifecycles, stair climbers, treadmills and weight machines. We also suggest the picturesque sunrise Zumba class hosted by Les Gauguines.
- La Boutique
Take advantage of La Boutique's convenient duty-free shopping to find the perfect souvenir, including Tahitian vanilla, local black pearls, Polynesian art and more. La Boutique also sells vacation essentials like sunscreen, swimwear and beach attire.
- Library
Enjoy an escape within an escape while relaxing with a good book at The Gauguin's 24-hour onboard library.