Paul Gauguin Cruises and PONANT Introduce $1,000 Shipboard Credit Offer

NEW YORK, NY – August 6, 2026 – With more than 28 years of experience in French Polynesia, Paul Gauguin Cruises offers year-round access to the destination aboard the m/s Paul Gauguin, while PONANT EXPLORATIONS’ Le Jacques Cartier adds a new dimension with voyages to the region’s more remote islands launching in October 2026. Together, the two ships provide travelers with the opportunity to discover all five archipelagos of French Polynesia, from the iconic Society Islands and Tuamotus to the remote Marquesas, Gambier, and Austral Islands, through complementary 2026–2027 voyages. 

To celebrate, guests can enjoy $1,000 USD in shipboard credit per double-occupancy stateroom or suite on eligible sailings. New bookings must be made and deposited by October 31, 2026, using promo code TEMPTAH. 

 “French Polynesia has long been at the heart of Paul Gauguin Cruises, and our deep connection to the destination allows us to share its culture, people and extraordinary landscapes with travelers in an authentic way,” said Sam Chamberlain, CEO Americas for Paul Gauguin Cruises and PONANT EXPLORATIONS.  “With The Gauguin and now Le Jacques Cartier, we bring together two distinct experiences in French Polynesia, from immersive cultural experiences in the islands we know so well to expedition-style journeys that reach the least explored corners of the South Pacific. The Tempting Tahiti offer provides the perfect opportunity to discover the remarkable diversity of this extraordinary destination.” 

Elevating the all-inclusive experience offered on both ships, the shipboard credit can be used for spa treatments, boutique purchases, and Connoisseur Wine List selections on board. On Paul Gauguin Cruises, it may also be applied toward shore excursions. 

Purpose-built to navigate the shallow lagoons of the South Pacific, the m/s Paul Gauguin sails year-round from Papeete, Tahiti on seven- to 14-night voyages to the Society Islands, Tuamotus, and Marquesas, with some itineraries venturing further into the Cook Islands, Fiji, Bali, and beyond. The ship offers an immersive experience with extended stays and overnight calls, accompanied by the authentic Polynesian hospitality of Les Gauguins and Les Gauguines, the line’s own troupe of Tahitian ambassadors who live aboard ship to share their culture. 

Le Jacques Cartier introduces PONANT EXPLORATIONS’ signature French elegance, refined design and spirit of exploration to French Polynesia. The intimate ship brings a deeper level of discovery to the region with 14-night itineraries that venture beyond its iconic islands to the remote Austral and Gambier archipelagos, reaching secluded harbors few vessels can reach including Aukena and Rikitea in the Gambiers, and Rapa, Raivavae, Tubuai, and Rurutu in the Australs.  

For more information, Paul Gauguin Cruises’ travelers can visit www.pgcruises.com, contact their travel advisor, or call Paul Gauguin Cruises at 1‑800‑848‑6172.  

Travelers can visit us.ponant.com, contact a travel advisor, or call PONANT EXPLORATIONS at 1- 400-1082 for more information about the offer on eligible Le Jacques Cartier voyages. 

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About Paul Gauguin Cruises   

Paul Gauguin Cruises 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. The line was named the Best Small Cruise in Condé Nast Traveler's Readers' Choice Awards for 2024 and 2025, following its ranking among the publication's Top 2 Small Cruise Lines in 2023, 2022, and 2021. In addition, 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 28 years, the line's notable travel and lifestyle awards include being recognized as a Top 5 Small-Ship Ocean Cruise Line in the Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards 2026, World's Best Small-Ship Ocean Cruise Line in 2022, and four “Best French Polynesia Cruises” in the AFAR Travelers’ Choice Awards. In 2019, Paul Gauguin Cruises joined PONANT EXPLORATIONS , a designer of inspiring voyages on board small exploration ships. 

About PONANT EXPLORATIONS 

PONANT EXPLORATIONS has been committed to more responsible tourism, and purposeful voyages of exploration for 38 years. Aboard a fleet of 12 French-flagged ships, fitted with the latest environmental technologies, the journey of exploration is always elegant, authentic and inspiring.