“Our Early Booking Savings and Highest Luxury Value promotion are truly unique opportunities for our guests to enjoy a legendary travel experience at incredible values, but the book-by date is nearing quickly,” said David A. Giersdorf, President and CEO of Paul Gauguin Cruises. “These exceptional offers allow guests to experience the romance and luxury that comes with every Paul Gauguin cruise like never before and we hope that past and future guests alike will take advantage of them while they can.”

Book by March 31, 2010 for Extraordinary Early Booking Savings

Guests hoping to whisk away on the cruise vacation of their dreams now can do so with Paul Gauguin Cruises while also saving up to 45 percent on Standard Cruise Fares for all 2010 departures when reservations and deposit are made by March 31, 2009. This represents amazing savings of $2,500 to $18,650 per person.

For select cruises of 10-nights or longer, guests can save up to 45 percent on Standard Cruise Fares, plus receive Free Roundtrip Airfare between Los Angeles and Papeete, an additional savings of up to $2,500 based upon two persons sharing a stateroom. Departure dates these savings apply to include:

• January 6, 30; March 27: 10-night voyages of Society Islands and Tuamotus
• January 16; March 13: 14-night journeys of Marquesas, Tuamotus and Society Islands
• February 9; April 6: 11-night sailings of the Cook and Society Islands

For 7-night cruise itineraries, guests also can save up to 45 percent on Standard Cruise Fares, plus receive Two-for-One Roundtrip Air between Los Angeles and Papeete, an additional savings of up to $1,250 based upon two persons sharing a stateroom. Departure dates these savings apply to include:

• February 20, 27; March 6: 7-night sailings of Tahiti and Society Islands

Also, families planning any 2010 voyage on m/s Paul Gauguin may take advantage of the Third Person in the Stateroom Sails Free promotion when booked by March 31, 2009.

Qualified groups planning a voyage aboard the enchanting m/s Paul Gauguin in 2010 will receive additional savings of 10 percent on applicable cruise fare and 1-for-9 Tour Conductor Credit when registered by March 31, 2009. Also, qualified groups receive $100 per passenger shipboard credit plus 1-for-9 Tour Conductor Credit when booking the select promotional dates offering Free or Two-for-One Roundtrip Air between Los Angeles and Papeete.

Year-Round Value on the m/s Paul Gauguin

Regardless of which departure guests choose, they are always promised an extraordinary experience - even beyond the Early Booking Savings promotions. Each all-inclusive voyage is highlighted by unparalleled, five-star service, with the freedom to discover the wonders of each destination without limitation. From an extensive selection of optional shore excursions to flexible hotel options, Paul Gauguin Cruises allows guests to tailor their vacation to satisfy their own desires.

Paul Gauguin's exclusive Hotel and Air/Sea programs only further enhance the ease of personalizing and extending the guest travel experience as they forge unforgettable memories. With attractive economy-class roundtrip airfares from over 80 gateway cities in North America, the Air/Sea options include complimentary transfers to and from the airport and ship in conjunction with the air program on the day of the ship's embarkation or disembarkation. The tailored Pre- and Post-Hotel programs allow guests to extend their vacations with convenient 2-, 3- and 4-night stays at local hotels, resorts and overwater bungalows in breathtaking locales including Tahiti, Moorea, Bora Bora, Taha'a, Fiji and Auckland.

Additionally, recognizing the value of experienced and loyal travelers, Paul Gauguin Cruises always welcomes all past guests of an elite collection of luxury small ship cruise lines into the m/s Paul Gauguin Society. Any past guest of Paul Gauguin Cruises, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Silversea, The Yachts of Seabourn, Crystal Cruises, SeaDream Yacht Club or Windstar Cruises will receive an additional 5 percent off any m/s Paul Gauguin cruise fare.

Aboard the m/s Paul Gauguin

Having recently enjoyed a multi-million dollar enhancement, the intimate, Polynesian-infused m/s Paul Gauguin features world-class cruise ship appointments, including private balconies in nearly 70 percent of suites and staterooms and an expanded al fresco dining experience. The spacious and elegantly adorned staterooms feature deluxe European linens, feather-down duvets, robes and cotton slippers as well as other amenities found only in the most luxurious of travel destinations.

When not relishing the lavish comforts of their individual staterooms, guests can pamper themselves in the onboard spa, enjoy the multiple dining venues, lounges, entertainment, casino, Internet and Fitness Centers, or lose themselves in an unforgettable adventure at the newly-enhanced retractable Watersports Marina. Here, explorers-at-heart can choose from complimentary windsurfing, kayaking, waterskiing or optional scuba diving - and because of its size, the m/s Paul Gauguin brings the mystic beauty of the crystalline South Pacific waters closer to her guests than most any other cruise ship.

“Due to the intimate capacity of the vessel, we encourage guests to book early for the best values - and 2010 presents some of the best offers ever available aboard the m/s Paul Gauguin ,” said Giersdorf. “We are looking forward to providing travelers with such astonishing value as they create priceless memories exploring the wonder of the South Pacific.”

Early Booking Savings cruise and promotional air fares are capacity controlled, subject to availability and may charge at any time. These fares are not combinable with Group discounts. Reservations are being accepted now and guests are encouraged to book early for the best values, choices of departures and accommodations. Reservations must be made by March 31, 2009 to receive special air promotions from Los Angeles or the Third Person in the Stateroom Sails Free promotion.

A new 68-page catalog detailing the m/s Paul Gauguin 's superb collection of experiences is also now available. Guests should contact their Professional Travel Agent or call 1-800-848-6172 to reserve a cruise or request a brochure. For additional information, please visit www.pgcruises.com.

About Paul Gauguin Cruises

Paul Gauguin Cruises operates the award-winning luxury cruise ship m/s Paul Gauguin , providing a luxury cruise experience tailored to the unparalleled wonders of Tahiti, French Polynesia and the South Pacific. The m/s Paul Gauguin was built at the Chantiers de l'Atlantique shipyard in Saint Nazaire, France. The ship is 513 feet long, 71 feet wide and has a draft of 16.9 feet. The ship can accommodate 332 guests with a staff of 215 and is one of the top Exclusive Charter and Incentive Group venues in the industry. The m/s Paul Gauguin has undergone more than $25 million in enhancements since its inaugural sail in 1998. Since 1998, the m/s Paul Gauguin has completed more than 500 South Pacific cruises and served more than 140,000 guests, including more than 12,000 honeymooners.

Please contact your Professional Travel Agent or call 1-800-848-6172 to reserve a cruise or request a brochure. For additional information, please visit www.pgcruises.com.

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