Paul Gauguin Cruises has been honored by notable names in the travel and lifestyle industry for our award-winning luxury voyages which some deem the world’s best cruises. We are fortunate to be recognized for our top cruises including being voted “World’s Best Small-Ship Cruise Line” and “World’s Best Small-Ship Cruise Line for Families” by the readers of Travel + Leisure. Paul Gauguin Cruises has also received exceptional cruise reviews and accolades from our guests who thank us for providing the best cruises in the world. We invite you to sail with us and experience our top cruises.
Travel + Leisure
Best Small Ship Ocean Cruise-Line
2022
Condé Nast Traveler
#2 Best Small Ship Line
2021
Travel + Leisure
#3 Midsize-Ship Cruise Line
2021
Global Traveler
Best Small-Ship Cruise Line
Sixth Consecutive Year
2021
USA Today
TopTen Awards
Best Small Cruise Ship #5
2021
LuxLife Magazine
Travel & Tourism Awards
Best South Pacific Cruise Experience Company of the Year
2021
LuxLife Magazine
Travel & Tourism Awards
Midsize Cruiseship Company of the Year
2021
Condé Nast Traveler
Gold List
The World's Best Cruises
2021
Travel Weekly
Reader's Choice Awards
Cruise Line Under 500 Berths Winner
2020
AFAR
Best French Polynesia Cruise Line
2020
The Trazees
Favorite Cruise Line
2020
Condé Nast Traveler
#4 Best Small-Ship Cruise Line
Reader's Choice Awards
2020
Global Traveler
Best Small-Ship Cruise Line
Fifth Consecutive Year
2020
Travel + Leisure
#3 Midsize-Ship Cruise Line
2020
travAlliancemedia
Gold Travvy Award
Best Cruise Line Australia/New Zealand/South Pacific
2020
USA Today
#7 Best Ocean Cruise Line
USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice Awards
2020
USA Today
Best Small Cruise Ship
USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice Awards
2020
Condé Nast Traveler
Finalist
Top Small Cruise Lines
Readers' Choice Awards
2019
AFAR
Best French Polynesia Cruise Line
2019
Travel + Leisure
#1 Midsize-Ship Cruise Line
2019
Global Traveler
Best Small-Ship Cruise Line
Fourth Consecutive Year
2019
BRIDES Magazine
BRIDES Honeymoon Awards
2019
Cruise Critic
Best for Service (Small Ship)
Cruisers' Choice Awards
2019
Cruise Critic
Best Cabins (Small Ship)
Cruisers' Choice Awards
2019
Cruise Critic
Best Embarkation (Small Ship)
Cruisers' Choice Awards
2019
Cruise Critic
Best Entertainment (Small Ship)
Cruisers' Choice Awards
2019
Condé Nast Traveler
Finalist
Top Small Cruise Lines
Readers' Choice Awards
2018
AFAR
Best Tahiti & French Polynesia Cruise Line
Travelers’ Choice Awards
2018
Travel + Leisure
Voted By Readers
#2 Midsize-Ship Ocean Cruise Line
World's Best Awards
2018
Condé Nast Traveler
Gold List
The World's Best Cruises
2018
USA Today
Finalist
Best Boutique Cruise Line
USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice Awards
2019
USA Today
Finalist
Best Small Ship
USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice Awards
2019
Women's Choice Award
America’s Most Recommended Brand for
Small-Ship Cruising
2015-2019
Women's Choice Award
America’s Most Recommended Brand for
South Pacific Destinations
2015-2019
Condé Nast Traveler
Finalist
Top Small Cruise Lines
Readers' Choice Awards
2017
AFAR
Best French Polynesia Cruise Line
Travelers’ Choice Awards
2017
Travel + Leisure
Voted By Readers
#1 Midsize-Ship Ocean Cruise Line
World's Best Awards
2017
TravelAge West
Best Expedition Cruise Line (Ocean-Going)
Wave Awards
2018
BRIDES Magazine
Top All-Inclusives
BRIDES Honeymoon Awards
2018
Global Traveler
Best Small-Ship Cruise Line
Leisure Lifestyle Awards
2018
travAlliancemedia
Gold Travvy Award
Best Cruise Line Australia/New Zealand/South Pacific
2018
USA Today
Best Boutique Cruise Line
USA Today 10Best Reader's Choice Awards
2018
Town & Country
Best Sports Marina
Cruise Awards
2017
Porthole Cruise Magazine
Best South Pacific Itinerary
Reader’s Choice Awards
2017
CRUISEREPORT.COM
Most Romantic Cruise
Editors’ Choice Awards
2017
Travel Weekly
Gold Magellan Award
Cruise Overall: Small Cruise Ship
(500 Passengers or Under)
2017
Travel Weekly
Silver Magellan Award
Cruise Marketing: Advertising/Marketing Campaign "Tahiti Weddings & Honeymoons"
2017
TravelAge West
Best Expedition Cruise Line (Ocean-Going)
Wave Awards
2017
Baxter Travel Media
Favourite Cruise Line—Small Ship
Agents’ Choice
2017
Global Traveler
Best Small-Ship Cruise Line
Leisure Lifestyle Awards
2017
BRIDES Magazine
#1 Top Cruise Line for Honeymooners
BRIDES Honeymoon Awards
2017
USA Today
Best Boutique Cruise Line
USA Today 10Best Reader's Choice Awards
2017
USA Today
Best Cruise Ship for Dining
USA Today 10Best Reader's Choice Awards
2017
Cruise Critic
Best for Service
Top 5 Winner in 7 Categories
Small Ships
Cruiser's Choice Awards
2017
travAlliancemedia
Gold Travvy Award
Best Cruise Line Australia/New Zealand/South Pacific
2017
travAlliancemedia
Silver Travvy Award
Best Cruise Ship, Mid-size – m/s Paul Gauguin
2017
travAlliancemedia
Silver Travvy Award
Best Cruise Line, Ship Luxury – m/s Paul Gauguin
2017
Town & Country Travel
Best Cruises
Classic Luxury: Paul Gauguin Cruises
Best Match of Ship and Destination
2016
Travel + Leisure
Voted By Readers
#1 Midsize-Ship Ocean Cruise Line
World's Best Awards
2016
travAlliancemedia
Most Innovative Executive for Small Ship Cruises
Diane Moore, President, Paul Gauguin Cruises
2016
Travel+Leisure
#2 Midsize-Ship Ocean Cruise Line for Families
World's Best Awards
2016
Condé Nast Traveler
#2 Top Small Cruise Line
Readers' Choice Awards
2016
Condé Nast Traveler
Gold List
2016
Travel Weekly
Gold Magellan Award
Cruise Overall: Small Cruise Ship
(500 Passengers or Under)
2016
Women's Choice Award
America’s Most Recommended
Brand for South Pacific Destinations
2015-2017
Women's Choice Award
America’s Most Recommended
Brand for Small Ship Cruising
2015-2017
Andrew Harper
Top 10 Cruise Lines
Reader's Choice Awards
2016
Travel Weekly
Silver Magellan Award
Cruise Marketing: Advertising/Marketing Campaign "Land & Sea Packages"
2016
Global Traveler
Best Small-Ship Cruise Line
Leisure Lifestyle Awards
2016
Baxter Travel Media
Favourite Cruise Line—Small Ship
Agents’ Choice
2016
We could travel anywhere in the world, and we return to the m/s Paul Gauguin year after year. It’s such a testament to management that so many of the crew has been on board since our first time. We love being welcomed back like we are part of the family.
Linda Ashley
Cruise Critic
Top 5 Winner in 6 Categories
Top 10 Winner in 3 Categories
Small Ships
Cruisers’ Choice Awards
2016
USA Today
Best Cruise Ship for Dining
USA Today 10Best Reader's Choice Awards
2016
Stern’s Guide to the
Cruise Vacation
6-Star Rating
2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011
Travel + Leisure
Voted By Readers
#2 Small-Ship Ocean Cruise Line
World's Best Awards
2015
Travel + Leisure
#1 Small-Ship Cruise Line for Families
World’s Best Awards
2014, 2013
Travel + Leisure
#1 Small-Ship Cruise Line
World’s Best Awards
2014
Condé Nast Traveler
#2 Top Small Cruise Line
Readers' Choice Awards
2015
Andrew Harper
Top 10 Cruise Lines
Readers’ Choice Awards
2015
Gayot
Top 10 Cruise Lines for Specialty Dining
2016
Travel Weekly
Gold Magellan Award
Cruise Overall: Small Cruise Ship
(500 Passengers or Under)
2015
Porthole Cruise Magazine
Best South Pacific Itinerary
Reader’s Choice Awards
2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2007, 2006
Travel Weekly
Silver Magellan Award
Cruise Marketing: Advertising/Marketing Campaign “Tahiti by Gauguin”
2015
Cruise Critic
Top 10 Winner in 6 Categories
Small Ships
Cruisers’ Choice Awards
2015
Between the ambiance of this magnificent and incredibly scenic environment coupled by the m/s</em > Paul Gauguin’s 6-star luxury experience, it is impossible but to be anything but the happiest any person could be. The longing to return is simply inescapable.</em >
Kim Turcot
Condé Nast Traveler
Top 20 Small Cruise Ships
Readers’ Choice Awards
2013
Fodor’s Travel
World’s Best Cruises
Roundtrip Fiji on the m/s Paul Gauguin
2015
If I had to sum up my cruise aboard the m/s Paul Gauguin - in a single word - it would have to be "joy." It's difficult to put in to words how marvelous the time was we spent aboard this special ship. Ever since I returned home, I've wanted to go back.
Paul Barnhill
Travel Weekly
Gold Magellan Award
Cruise Ships
Advertising/Marketing
2014
Fodor’s Travel
20 Best Cruise Ship Dining Experiences
La Veranda on the m/s Paul Gauguin
2014
CruiseCompete.com
7 Top-Trending Ultra-Luxury
Cruise Ships in 2015
#4 m/s Paul Gauguin
2015
CruiseReport.com
Best New Small Ship
m/v Tere Moana
2013
We had one of the best vacations of our lives! The cruise was fantastic. Paul Gauguin Cruises was by far the best cruise line I have ever been on. They know what they are doing. Food, service, friendliness, hospitality, efficiency, experience, etc., all excellent!</em >
I also liked the smaller more intimate size of the cruise line.
I would use them again in a heartbeat and recommend them without hesitation.</em >
Dan Smith
Travel Weekly
Silver Magellan Award
Small Ship Cruises
2013, 2012, 2011
My husband and I have been on a number of cruises and have never experienced the extraordinary service we received on the </em >Paul Gauguin. I can honestly speak on behalf of all of us when I say the service was exceptional and a number of guests shared how impressed they were as well with the kindness and attentiveness of the crew members. They seemed to know everyone by name! Delighting us is obviously what is most important to them!</em >
Jaclyn Aztiazarain
Our Paul Gauguin Cruise was so amazing. We celebrated our 30th Anniversary and the attention to detail made this trip magical. We will return!</em >
Tracy Morris