PAUL GAUGUIN CRUISES TO SAIL FAMILY-FRIENDLY MOANA EXPLORER PROGRAM
VOYAGES FOR A SEVENTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR IN 2027
Created by French Polynesia’s destination expert and the South Pacific’s leading marine
conservation association, the complimentary program offers “edu-taining” experiences for kids.
NEW YORK, NY – October 20, 2025 – For families sailing Paul Gauguin Cruises, it’s important for children to experience French Polynesia in a fun and educational way. That’s why the award-winning luxury line—recognized for its leadership and sustainability efforts throughout the region— is building upon its Moana Explorer Program with 12 voyages scheduled for 2027 on m/s Paul Gauguin.
The complimentary program, developed in partnership with Te mana o te moana, the South Pacific’s leading marine education and conservation foundation, launched in 2020 as a way to engage young guests in hands-on, educational activities both on board and ashore. Kids aged six to 15 participate in various activities led by naturalists and conservationists, while learning about the region’s coral reefs, endemic species, and fragile ecosystems. Activities vary by itinerary but might include guided snorkeling; crafts, such as the chance for kids to make natural jewelry and design their own Polynesian tattoo; water experiments; treasure hunts; stargazing; pool games; and board games that introduce them to life underwater.
“Travel opens so many doors for children to learn, expand their minds, and nurture their creativity,” said Susan Robison, Vice President of Marketing and Communications for PONANT EXPLORATIONS GROUP Americas. “We’re honored to partner with Te mana o te moana for a seventh consecutive year—reaffirming our commitment to help preserve the natural wonders and cultures of French Polynesia while also inspiring the minds of our next generation’s environmental leaders in fun, interactive ways.”
“We’re delighted to continue this meaningful collaboration that allows young travelers to better understand and appreciate the marine ecosystems of French Polynesia,” said Laëtitia Bisarah, Operations Director at Te mana o te moana. “Through fun and inspiring activities, we hope to nurture a sense of responsibility and connection to our ocean among the next generation.”
The Moana Explorer Program is available on the following summer and holiday voyages in 2027:
7-Night Tahiti & the Society Islands
Overnights in Bora Bora, Moorea, and Tahiti
• June 19, 2027
• June 26, 2027
• August 14, 2027
• August 21, 2027
7-Night More Society Islands & Tahiti
A return to sacred Raiatea and overnights in Bora Bora and Tahiti
• July 17, 2027
10-Night More Tuamotus & Society Islands
Exploring lagoons in Fakara and Rangiroa; overnights in Bora Bora and Moorea
• June 9, 2027
• August 4, 2027
• December 29, 2027
11-Night Society Islands & Tuamotus
Fakarava’s UNESCO Marine Biosphere Reserve and Huahine’s lush rainforest
• July 24, 2027
11-Night Cook Islands & Society Islands
Untarnished landscapes in Aitutaki and Rarotonga; overnight in Bora Bora
• December 18, 2027
14-Night Marquesas, Tuamotus & Society Islands
Jungle-clad, archaeologically rich Marquesan Islands; lagoons of Fakarava and Bora Bora
• July 3, 2027
• August 28, 2027
Guests will also find the Moana Explorer Program on select, remaining 2025 voyages, as well as on 11 departures scheduled throughout 2026. Travelers who book any of the 2026 voyages by November 15 will receive a $1,000 shipboard credit. There is no fee for the program, which is part of the line’s all-inclusive cruise fares. To add even more value for families, kids 17 years old and younger sail for free when traveling in the same suite or stateroom as their parents. For details on the Moana Explorer Program, visit our website. For more information about Paul Gauguin Cruises, please contact a Travel Advisor, call 800-848-6172, or visit www.pgcruises.com.
For more information about Paul Gauguin Cruises, travelers may contact a Travel Advisor, call 800-848-6172, or visit www.pgcruises.com.
About Paul Gauguin Cruises
Paul Gauguin Cruises o operates the 330-guest m/s Paul Gauguin, providing a luxury cruise experience tailored to the unparalleled wonders of French Polynesia and the South Pacific. In addition to being voted the Best Small Cruise in Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Awards for 2024 and 2025—an accolade that follows the line’s recognition as a Top 2 Small Cruise Line in the same publication in 2023, 2022, and 2021—Paul Gauguin Cruises received Seatrade’s 2024 Sustainability Initiative of the Year award for its “Taote (doctor) Gauguin” healthcare partnership with the French Polynesian Government. A perennial favorite in French Polynesia for more than 27 years, the line’s notable travel and lifestyle awards also include the World’s Best Small-Ship Ocean Cruise Line in Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards 2022, and four “Best French Polynesia Cruises” in the AFAR Travelers’ Choice Awards. In 2019, Paul Gauguin Cruises joined PONANT EXPLORATIONS GROUP, a designer of inspiring voyages on board small exploration ships.