Itineraries

Day 1 Embark Paul Gauguin in Papeete, Tahiti

Embark Paul Gauguin in the afternoon and have time to settle into your cabin before dinner on board later in the evening. The ship will set sail for the Tuomotus later that night.

Day 2 At Sea

Spend the day enjoying the m/s Paul Gauguin's Polynesian ambience: casual, leisurely, and graceful. Perhaps you'll take in a lecture on local wildlife or history, then dine in the evening over classic French cuisine at L'Etoile.

Day 3 Fakarava

Explore the clear waters of Fakarava in the remote and pristine Tuamotus. The island is a sanctuary for rare birds, plants and crustaceans - stroll the pink-sand beaches and you will view many of them. You may also want to visit the island's black pearl farm, or the ruins of the first church in French Polynesia built entirely of coral.

Day 4 At Sea

Enjoy shipboard life on Paul Gauguin . Visit La Carita spa, dine outdoors at Le Grill, or simply relax o deck with a book.

Day 5 Huahine

Known as the “wild” Society for its untamed, verdant forests, Huahine remains relatively untouched by modern development. Explore some of the abundant archaeological treasures - ancient homes, buildings, and marae (stone platforms that served as places of worship) - excavated and preserved throughout the island. Or dive in Huahine's crystalline lagoon, which teems with over 450 species of fish.

Day 6 Bora Bora

Pulitzer Prize - winning author James Michener described Bora Bora as “the most beautiful island in the world,” and you'll explore this magical isle on your own, or on a choice of optional onshore excursions. Choose from several expeditions, like a jitney tour on “Le Truck”, or a glass bottom boat ride.

Day 7 Taha'a

Arrive at our South Seas paradise - featuring white sand beaches with swaying palms, crystal-clear waters and gentle breezes. As an exclusive Paul Gauguin event, guests will spend a full day exploring this idyllic, isolated island, and relaxing with a delicious barbecue lunch and Polynesian entertainment.

Day 8 Moorea

Covered in an abundance of fresh fruits and flowers, spectacular mountain peaks, peaceful multi-hued lagoons and palm-fringed beaches - Moorea's awesome beauty is unsurpassed. During your visit, you might wish to shop for local crafts, embark on a dolphin-watching expedition with a marine biologist and witness these fascinating animals in their amazing natural habitat, or try out some of the local pineapples - said to be the most delicious in all of French Polynesia.

Day 9 Moorea/Papeete, Tahiti

Perhaps you'll try an optional scuba diving excursion among sea turtles and myriad fish species such as barracuda, tuna, jackfish, red snapper, moray eels, trigger fish, various sizes and shapes of rays and more. Or simply revel in Moorea's natural splendor. Sail for Papeete late in the evening.

Day 10 Disembark in Papette

In the morning enjoy brunch aboard Paul Gauguin before disembarking. If you'd like to extend your stay in paradise, consider one of our hotel programs in Tahiti, Bora Bora, Moorea, Taha'a, or Huahine.