la Orana! Welcome to Paul Gauguin Cruises. We thank you for choosing to sail with us. Below, you will find important updates concerning various policies and guidelines. In the Health Protocols section, you will find information about our robust set of measures to address COVID-19 that are continually updated as new health recommendations are issued. If you have any questions, please call 1 (800) 848-6172.
(April 2023 Voyages and Beyond)
The departure time for the m/s Paul Gauguin from Papeete, Tahiti on the April 1, April 15 and April 26, 2023 voyages is now scheduled for 6 p.m. We are making this change to enhance the beginning of the cruise by providing a picturesque sail away from Papeete while our guests are entertained by the ship’s local troupe of entertainers -- Les Gauguins and Les Gauguines -- on the pool deck. As noted on cruise documents, embarkation is scheduled from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. All guests must attend a mandatory muster drill before the ship sails in compliance with the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) regulations.
February 27, 2023
The departure time for the m/s Paul Gauguin from Papeete, Tahiti on the April 1, April 15 and April 26, 2023 voyages is now scheduled for 6 p.m. We are making this change to enhance the beginning of the cruise by providing a picturesque sail away from Papeete while our guests are entertained by the ship’s local troupe of entertainers -- Les Gauguins and Les Gauguines -- on the pool deck. As noted on cruise documents, embarkation is scheduled from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. All guests must attend a mandatory muster drill before the ship sails in compliance with the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) regulations.
- Fiji -- Passport should be valid six months after entry into Fiji. The entry process will be completed onboard. Fiji no longer mandates medical travel insurance with international coverage for Covid-19 but does highly recommend it. Guests may visit the Fiji website to obtain required coverage at https://www.fijivisitorsinsurance.com. We have also worked with our insurance partner, Allianz, to extend the enrollment deadline for this voyage. To learn more about Allianz, please call us at 800-848-6172.
- There are no other specific country requirements for this cruise.
Visit Paul Gauguin Cruises' health protocols page for details to travel with us.
authorities have asked the ship to present vaccination records of everyone onboard before the vessel arrives in port. To assist in gathering this information, we ask that our guests email the following details as soon as possible, and no later than three days prior to embarkation, to purser.paulgauguin@ponant-ships.com with the subject line of - N0040323GuestNameVACCINERECORD:
- 1. Name of guest
- 2. Nationality
- 3. Date of Birth
- 4. Dosage Sequence – 1st Dosage 2nd Dosage 1st Booster 2nd Booster
- 5. Date of each Dosage Sequence
- 6. Vaccine Manufacturer
- 7. If previously tested positive, please indicate the date.
Thank you for your attention to these updates and for your cooperation and understanding.
(April 2023 Voyages and Beyond)
The International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) regulations require that all guests must participate in a mandatory muster drill before the ship sets sail. As such, guests will need to board the m/s Paul Gauguin between 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on embarkation day to attend the 5:30 p.m. mandatory muster drill.