REJUVENATION AT SEA:
PAUL GAUGUIN CRUISES ANNOUNCES EXPERTS FOR ITS
2025 YOGA & WELLNESS VOYAGE
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NEW YORK, NY – May 2, 2025 – Paul Gauguin Cruises, French Polynesia's destination expert and winner of Best Small Cruise in Condé Nast Traveler's 2024 Readers' Choice Awards,
announces the return of its Yoga & Wellness program aboard the newly refurbished m/s Paul Gauguin during the September 27, 2025 Society Islands & Tuamotus itinerary. Featured as part of The Gauguin's signature Themed Enrichment Voyages, the 10- night sailing will be guided by two returning wellness authorities, Dr. Sarah Rothman, a Board Licensed Naturopathic doctor renowned for her innovative blending of Eastern and Western healing traditions and Tammy Gibson, an elite yoga instructor celebrated for her expertise in transformational movement. The theme voyage unfolds amid the ship’s newly redesigned spaces following its recent dry dock, including an updated pool deck with a white canopy offering cabana-like retreats perfect for post-yoga relaxation, and a contemporary reimagining of Le Grill restaurant, where nutritious, island-inspired cuisine enhances the journey.
"The therapeutic qualities of French Polynesia create an ideal backdrop for wellness exploration, and The Gauguin’s intimate beauty enhances this experience immeasurably," notes Susan Robison, Vice President of Marketing and Communications, Americas, for Paul Gauguin Cruises. "The overall welcoming design and enchanting vistas aboard The Gauguin have always mirrored the natural harmony of the islands themselves, creating a seamless flow between the vessel and the surrounding paradise." Throughout the journey, guests will enjoy early morning yoga and Pilates classes aboard the ship’s expansive decks, specialized workshops exploring spinal alignment, Gyrokinesis Workshop on energy pathways and range of motion, and enlightening discussions on natural wellness approaches such as aging well, detoxification, adrenal balance, and more.
Meet the Wellness Guides
Dr. Sarah Rothman brings her experience in integrative medicine back on board as an enrichment speaker once again. With specialized expertise in hormonal balance, thyroid function, and mind body wellness, Dr. Rothman's approach bridges conventional and complementary therapies. A Board-Certified Naturopathic doctor in multiple jurisdictions and Fellow of the American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine, she maintains her clinical practice in Maui, bringing island-inspired wellness wisdom to her approach. She has worked abroad in countries from Bolivia to Kenya before founding Thyme Integrative Health, an integrative medical center in northern California where she served as Medical Director for 11 years. She is also a Breathwork and Meditation Teacher and facilitates Workshops, Teacher Trainings and Wellness Retreats all over the world. Tammy Gibson returns with her blend of movement expertise, drawing from her distinguished careers in both wellness and professional dance. Her holistic methodology incorporates elements from yoga, Pilates, Gyrotonic, and barre techniques, crafted through decades of dedicated practice. Gibson's perspective is informed by her impressive performing arts background – having been a featured dancer in Broadway's Fosse, performed alongside icons including Beyoncé and Dolly Parton, and graced the stage as a Radio City Rockette. She holds credentials as an Ayurveda Health Advisor and earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts from NYU's prestigious Tisch School.
Discover the Voyage
Paul Gauguin Cruises continues its tradition of revealing French Polynesia's most captivating destinations with authentic insight. The 10-night Society Islands & Tuamotus itinerary embarks in Papeete, Tahiti, bound for Huahine, Society Islands; Fakarava and Rangiroa, Tuamotus; overnights in Bora Bora and Moorea; and an exclusive day on Motu Mahana/Taha’a. All-inclusive fares for the September 27, 2025 voyage begin at $7,960 per guest. For detailed information or reservations, travelers may contact their preferred Travel Advisor, call 800-848-6172, or visit www.pgcruises.com.
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. In addition to being voted the Best Small Cruise in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards—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 also 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 26 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..