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World's Best Luxury Tahiti, French Polynesia, Fiji and South Pacific Cruises

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Itineraries for Tahiti, Bora Bora, Fiji & Society Island Cruises

Save up to 30% if you book by June 30, 2023!

Tahiti & Society Islands | 7-night cruise from $3,530
Papeete, Tahiti; Huahine, Society Islands; Taha’a (Motu Mahana), Society Islands; Bora Bora, Society Islands; Moorea, Society Islands; Papeete, Tahiti

More Society Islands & Tahiti | 7-night cruise from $4,010
Papeete, Tahiti; Huahine, Society Islands; Raiatea, Society Islands; Taha’a (Motu Mahana), Society Islands; Bora Bora, Society Islands; Moorea, Society Islands; Papeete, Tahiti

Society Islands & Tuamotus | 10-night cruise from $5,500
Papeete, Tahiti; Huahine, Society Islands; Bora Bora, Society Islands; Rangiroa, Tuamotus; Fakarava, Tuamotus; Taha’a (Motu Mahana), Society Islands; Moorea, Society Islands; Papeete, Tahiti

Cook Islands & Society Islands | 11-night cruise from $5,770
Papeete, Tahiti; Huahine, Society Islands; Aitutaki, Cook Islands; Rarotonga, Cook Islands; Bora Bora, Society Islands; Taha’a (Motu Mahana), Society Islands; Moorea, Society Islands; Papeete, Tahiti

Fiji, Tonga, Cook & Society Islands | 14-night cruise from $7,900
Papeete, Tahiti; Moorea, Society Islands; Taha’a (Motu Mahana), Society Islands; Bora Bora, Society Islands; Aitutaki, Cook Islands; Vava’u, Tonga; Savusavu, Vanua Levu, Fiji; Suva, Viti Levu, Fiji; Beqa Island, Fiji; Lautoka, Viti Levu, Fiji

Marquesas, Tuamotus & Society Islands | 14-night cruise from $7,340
Papeete, Tahiti; Fakarava, Tuamotus; Omoa, Fatu Hiva, Marquesas Islands; Atuona, Hiva Oa, Marquesas Islands; Hapatoni, Tahuata, Marquesas Islands; Tiaohae, Nuku Hiva, Marquesas Islands; Huahine, Society Islands; Bora Bora, Society Islands; Taha’a (Motu Mahana), Society Islands; Moorea, Society Islands; Papeete, Tahiti

Islands of the Marquesas & Tuamotus I 14-night cruise from $7,900
Papeete, Tahiti; Fakarava, Tuamotus; Omoa, Fatu Hiva, Marquesas Islands; Atuona, Hiva Oa, Marquesas Islands; Hapatoni, Tahuata, Marquesas Islands; Hatiheu, Nuku Hiva, Marquesas Islands; Hakahau, Ua Pou, Marquesas Islands; Rangiroa, Tuamotus; Bora Bora, Society Islands; Taha’a (Motu Mahana), Society Islands

Welcome Gift

Book your first voyage aboard Tahiti's highest-rated cruise ship and enjoy a $600 Per Stateroom Welcome Gift on the itinerary of your choice.



Solo Traveler

We are waiving the single supplement on select 2023 - 2024 voyages!



Save up to 30%!

Travel aboard the longest-serving luxury cruise line in the South Seas and enjoy savings of up to 30% on a wide variety of all-inclusive, award-winning journeys of authentic discovery.

Sail With Confidence!

Booking your next voyage with peace of mind is the ultimate luxury, therefore, we are pleased to extend our Covid-19 Protection until further notice. Should you be impacted by Covid-19 within 30 days of your cruise departure, you may reschedule your cruise onboard m/s Paul Gauguin.

m/s Paul Gauguin


  • Most luxurious ship to sail in Tahiti on a year-round basis
  • Only 330 guests
  • Crew to guest ratio of 1 to 1.5
  • All oceanview accommodations, nearly 70% with balconies
  • Space to guest ratio of nearly 58 to 1, one of the highest of any ship serving the North American market
  • All onboard gratuities included
  • Complimentary beverages including select wines and spirits, beer, soft drinks, bottled water, and hot beverages served throughout the ship
  • Butler service in categories B and above, including in-suite bar setup and SoundDock® for iPod®
  • In-suite minibar replenished daily with soft drinks, beer, and bottled water
  • State-of-the-art retractable Watersports Marina
  • Onboard dive program
  • Onboard lecture program
  • Two elegant restaurants and one pool-side grill
  • Well-being and vegetarian selections and special dietetic menus upon request
  • WiFi throughout the ship
  • Complimentary 24-hour room service
  • Complimentary in-room dining and movie channels
  • Complimentary access to our private islet Motu Mahana and our private beach in Bora Bora

Awards and Accolades

The m/s Paul Gauguin’s reputation as one of the finest ships at sea is celebrated by the numerous awards and accolades received over the years. We are proud and humbled that this exceptional ship—and Paul Gauguin Cruises—continue to be recognized by some of the top publications and critics in the industry, including these:

“#1 Small-Ship Ocean Cruise Line”
Travel + Leisure, World’s Best Awards (2022)

“Best Small-Ship Cruise Line”
Global Traveler, Leisure Lifestyle Awards (2022) Seventh Consecutive Year

“Gold List”
Condé Nast Traveler, The World’s Best Cruises (2021)

“Favorite Cruise Line”
The Trazees (2021) Second Consecutive Year

“Best Small Cruise Ship”
USA Today, 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards (2020)

“Best Tahiti and French Polynesia Cruise Line”
AFAR Travelers’ Choice Awards (2017-2020)

The opportunity to experience each destination in the most authentic, in-depth, and meaningful way is the very essence of luxury cruising with Paul Gauguin Cruises. Aboard our luxury vessel, you can choose from a wide array of shore excursions by land and sea that let you discover the dramatic beauty, rich history, and unique culture of your destination up close, in a small group.

For experienced and new divers!
Parrotfish, clownfish, giant clams, sea turtles, sea anemones, eagle rays, sharks, octopi ... these are just a few of the dazzling species that make their home amid the translucent aqua lagoons and rainbow-colored coral reefs of French Polynesia, the Cook Islands, and the South Pacific. And they're yours to discover when you sail in luxury aboard the award-winning m/s Paul Gauguin!

Every voyage of The Gauguin offers optional diving excursions led by an expert dive team. Even if you've never dived before, you can take an onboard Discover SCUBA Diving class, earn credit toward PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) certification, and dive in! The Gauguin offers PADI certification on board, as well as refresher courses, and is the only option for diving in the Marquesas.

Deck Plans


Deck 9 Deck 8 Deck 7 Deck 6 Deck 5 Deck 4 Deck 3
 Owner's Suite 701

 Owner's Suite 7002

 GS Grand Suite

 A Veranda Suite

 B Veranda Stateroom

 C Balcony Stateroom

 D Balcony Stateroom

 E Window Stateroom

 F Porthole Stateroom



• Denotes stateroom with two twin beds that convert to a queen. Stateroom 801 offers a king-size bed.

+ Denotes stateroom with triple occupancy.

Note: Loveseat beds are slightly smaller than a standard twin bed.

Staterooms 415 adn 416 are wheelchair accessible.

Suites and staterooms range from 200 to 588 square feet. This measurement includes balconies and verandas in categories D and above.

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Fares are cruise only, per person, double occupancy including port charges, based on availability and may change without prior notice. Additional terms and conditions may apply. Cancellation policy is cruise only and does not include airfare or pre/post-cruise hotel stays.
Sweepstakes rules: If you complete our survey by December 31, 2023, you will automatically be entered in our drawing to win a 7-night Society Islands cruise for two, a value of up to $12,440. Port charges of $140 per person are additional. FREE Cruise Contest Rules: No purchase is necessary to win. Cruise prize is cruise only and nontransferable. It includes accommodations and all shipboard meals. Winner will be drawn at random in January 2024. Prize may be taxable.