m/s Paul Gauguin Welcomes Spring 2025 with Multi-Million Dollar Refurbishment
The beloved m/s Paul Gauguin emerged from its seven-week drydock in Singapore on April 1 with transformed spaces, enhanced guest amenities, and sustainable upgrades all designed elevate the seamless and carefree cruise experience. Led by Stirling Design International, the refurbishment reflects the line’s vision of artful and authentic discovery. Intricate latticework and canvas elements now harmonize with warm wood finishes, creating an ambiance that celebrates the natural beauty of the tropical surroundings.
"We are thrilled to welcome guests aboard the beautifully refurbished m/s Paul Gauguin, which represents our unwavering commitment to excellence and to the constant evolution of the guest experience," said Sam Chamberlain, CEO, Americas, PONANT Explorations Group . "This transformative project supports our vision of blending elegant design with advanced sustainable technologies, allowing us to reduce our environmental footprint while elevating the immersive discovery our guest, treasure. Long a part of the French Polynesian community, The Gauguin continues to deepen our profound connection to this remarkable region and its people."
Key features of the completed refurbishment include:
Connecting Staterooms
Eight new connecting staterooms on Deck 7 accommodate the growing multi-generational travel trend, complementing the ship's highly successful Moana Explorer Program for children ages six to 15, offered in partnership with Te mana o te moana, the South Pacific’s premier marine education and conservation foundation.
Redesigned Le Grill
The indoor/outdoor restaurant showcases a sleek, contemporary design with white wood screens, ceramic tiles, and soft oak furnishings enhanced by stylish light fixtures, creating an elegant setting for the ship's renowned culinary offerings
Transformed Pool Deck
A sweeping new white canopy provides shade for cabana-like seating, complemented by a striking mosaic banner around the pool and ample chaise loungers for ultimate relaxation.
Updated Livery
As a tribute to its parent company, PONANT EXPLORATIONS GROUP, the ship’s stack now features the iconic three-sail logo, crafted in polished steel and illuminated with LED backing for a striking nighttime display. Additionally, Paul Gauguin Cruises’ signature scripted “P” logo takes a prominent position on Deck 8 forward, while the sleek white hull received modern gray accents. These design elements underscore the shared values of the Group’s brands, reflecting their unwavering commitment to authenticity and the mariner’s spirit of adventure.
Sustainable Technology
The ship now has advanced heat recovery systems, efficient chillers, an Organic Rankine Cycle system generating electricity from heat, and optimized electric motors, significantly reducing energy consumption. A new seawater treatment system produces fresh water on board, while the Nordaq filtration system helps eliminate plastic water bottles, significantly reducing single-use plastics. Waste management enhancements include a glass crusher and a cardboard compactor for efficient recycling.
In 2021, the ship underwent her most extensive refurbishment when nearly all public spaces, restaurants, and staterooms were fully redesigned. The vision—an elegant, bespoke Polynesian aesthetic interpreted through a chic, modern lens—comes to life through a palette of blues, taupe, green, and pearl, layered with warm woods, woven textures, Polynesian motifs, and refined gold accents. Enhancing the onboard experience even further, complimentary Wi-Fi was added to an already generous list of all-inclusive amenities. Alongside these design enhancements, The Gauguin continued to advance her environmental commitments, having eliminated the use of heavy fuel oil in 2019.
We look forward to welcoming you onboard the reimagined m/s Paul Gauguin very soon!