Moana Explorer Program

Unique South Pacific Discovery for Young Explorers

The South Pacific is a dream destination—and aboard the m/s Paul Gauguin it’s also a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for your family to strengthen bonds and create memories you’ll cherish forever through our Moana Explorer program.

Offered in partnership with Te mana o te moana, a South Pacific marine education and conservation foundation, this one-of-a-kind program invites children and teens, ages 6-15, to discover and value the natural wonders of this breathtaking part of the world through hands-on, interactive learning.

Every day of the voyage, there is a combination of naturalist-led island and/or beach excursions, science activities, crafts, games, and other adventures. Depending on their itinerary, your children might learn about underwater life through board games, create natural jewelry, conduct water experiments, go on a treasure hunt, enjoy water games in the onboard pool, go stargazing, design their own Polynesian tattoo, and more. And, there is no fee* for this special family program! It’s all part of our extraordinary all-inclusive value.

Best of all, kids sail free** with Paul Gauguin Cruises! 

Read more about our Moana Explorer Program recently featured on Travel+Leisure.

 

 
 

Dates Available:

Tahiti & the Society Islands – 7 nights
June 14, 2025
July 26, 2025
August 23, 2025
June 6, 2026
July 4, 2026
August 8, 2026
June 19, 2027
June 26, 2027
August 14, 2027
August 21, 2027
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More Society Islands & Tahiti – 7 nights
July 5, 2025
August 2, 2025
August 30, 2025
December 20, 2025
June 13, 2026
July 11, 2026
August 29, 2026
July 17, 2027
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More Tuamotus & Society Islands – 10 nights
June 4, 2025
June 9, 2027
August 4, 2027
December 29, 2027
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Cook Islands & Society Islands – 11 nights
December 27, 2025
December 18, 2027
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Marquesas, Tuamotus & Society Islands – 14 nights

June 21, 2025
July 12, 2025
August 9, 2025
June 20, 2026
August 15, 2026
December 19, 2026
July 3, 2027
August 28, 2027
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Society Islands & Tuamotus – 11 nights
July 18, 2026
July 24, 2027

More Tuamotus & Society Islands – 10 nights
July 29, 2026