Ponant

Le Paul Gauguin

Le Paul Gauguin is an elegant luxury vessel, specially designed for navigating the waters of French Polynesia. Le Paul Gauguin's shallow draft allows it to get in close to shallow lagoons and isolated islands. On board you'll find 159 luxurious and spacious cabins and suites - refurbished in 2021, and with almost 70% with private balconies, and all have wonderful ocean views.
Ship Type
Small Cruise Ship
Passengers
330
Crew
217
Launched
1997
Refurbished
2021

Le Paul Gauguin Cruises View all Choose from 55 vacations cruising on board the Le Paul Gauguin

12 Days Tahiti to Tahiti

Operator: Ponant

From 6,720pp

12 Days Papeete to Papeete

Operator: Ponant

From 8,440pp

11 Days Papeete to Papeete

Operator: Ponant

From 5,740pp

8 Days Papeete to Papeete

Operator: Ponant

From 3,190pp

Life On Board Le Paul Gauguin What can you expect when cruising on board Le Paul Gauguin

Le Paul Gauguin
Le Paul Gauguin

With the hallmarks of Ponant’s elegant decor and chic sophistication, Le Paul Gauguin showcases luxury innovations. Read more

Tropical Expedition Voyages
Tropical Expedition Voyages

Gain an understanding of the ancient customs, traditions and cultures of the peoples of the South Pacific. Read more

Room with a View
Room with a View

Freshly refurbished in 2021, the majority of staterooms and suites have balconies or verandas. Read more

Relaxed Dining Settings
Relaxed Dining Settings

Spend your evenings dining in front of magnificent Polynesian sunsets. From casual to upscale dining experiences. Read more

Relax On Board
Relax On Board

Book a treatment, relax by the pool or at the Piano bar, or engage in something more cerebral. Read more

Excursions
Excursions

A wide choice of excursions are offered depending on your itinerary and stopovers. Read more

Deck Plans

F
Porthole Stateroom
Deck 3
E
Window Stateroom
Deck 4
Deck 5
D
Balcony Stateroom
Deck 6
C
Balcony Stateroom
B
Veranda Stateroom
A
Veranda Suite
OS
Owners Suite
Deck 7
B
Veranda Stateroom
GS
Grand Suite
Deck 8
Deck 9

Cabins

Le Paul Gauguin Porthole Stateroom
Porthole Stateroom
Cabin Type: Oceanview

Two porthole windows, queen-size bed, mini-bar, flat-screen TV, CD/DVD player, telephone, safe, individual air conditioning, Algotherm toiletries and hairdryer, courtesy cotton robes and slippers, 24-hour service and free Wi-fi access. Size: 18 m².

Le Paul Gauguin Window Stateroom
Window Stateroom
Cabin Type: Oceanview

A panoramic window, lounge area with sofa, queen-size bed, mini-bar, flat-screen TV, CD/DVD player, telephone, safe, individual air conditioning, Algotherm toiletries and hairdryer, courtesy cotton robes and slippers, 24-hour read more service and free Wi-fi access. Size: 19 m².

Le Paul Gauguin Balcony Stateroom
Balcony Stateroom
Cabin Type: Balcony

A stateroom of 20-21 m² (or 17.5 m² in staterooms 763 &764), a king-size (180 x 200 cm), queen-size (160 x 200), or two single beds (90 x 200 cm or 80 x 200 cm) in selected staterooms, bathroom with bath or shower, panoramic read more sliding bay window, a private 3 m² balcony or 6.5 m² (staterooms 765, 766, 767). A lounge area with sofa bed in selected staterooms only.

Included in your stateroom - Algotherm top-of-the-line bath products, Individually-controlled air conditioning, minibar, dressing room with shelves and closet, dressing table and hairdryer, electronic safe, 24-hour room service, flat screen TV, international channels and videos on demand and inclusive Wifi internet.

Le Paul Gauguin Veranda Stateroom
Veranda Stateroom
Cabin Type: Balcony

A 23 m² stateroom, a king-size (180 x 200 cm), queen-size bed (160 x 200), or two single beds (90 x 200 cm or 80 x 200 cm) in selected staterooms only, lounge area with sofa bed (180 x 130 cm) and armchair, bathroom with read more bathtub, panoramic sliding bay window and private 5 m² balcony.

Included in your stateroom - Algotherm top-of-the-line bath products, Individually-controlled air conditioning, minibar, dressing room with shelves and closet, dressing table and hairdryer, electronic safe, 24-hour room service, flat screen TV, international channels and videos on demand and inclusive Wifi internet.

Le Paul Gauguin Veranda Suite
Veranda Suite
Cabin Type: Suite

A 28 m² suite with panoramic sliding bay window and private 5 m² balcony. Butler service, fruit plate, floral arrangement upon arrival and a fruit basket every day. A king-size (180 x 200 cm), queen-size bed (160 x 200), read more or two single beds (90 x 200 cm or 80 x 200 cm) in selected staterooms only. A lounge area with sofa bed and armchair and bathroom with bathtub.

Included in your suite - Algotherm top-of-the-line bath products, Individually-controlled air conditioning, minibar, dressing room with shelves and closet, dressing table and hairdryer, electronic safe, 24-hour room service, flat screen TV, international channels and videos on demand and inclusive Wifi internet.

Le Paul Gauguin Grand Suite
Grand Suite
Cabin Type: Suite

A 30 m² suite with panoramic sliding bay window and private 18 m² balcony. Butler service, fruit plate, floral arrangement upon arrival and a fruit basket every day. A king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x read more 200 cm). A lounge area with sofa bed, two armchairs, and a second TV. Enjoy a one-hour spa treatments per person (for 2 people) in the well-being space, chosen from the facial and body treatments on offer.

Included in your suite - Algotherm top-of-the-line bath products, Individually-controlled air conditioning, minibar, dressing room with shelves and closet, dressing table and hairdryer, electronic safe, 24-hour room service, flat screen TV, international channels and videos on demand and inclusive Wifi internet.

Le Paul Gauguin Owners Suite
Owners Suite
Cabin Type: Suite

A 49 m² suite with two panoramic sliding bay windows and private balcony (Suite 701 : 75 ft² private balcony & Suite 7002 : 53 ft² private balcony). Butler service, fruit plate, floral arrangement upon arrival and a fruit read more basket every day. A bedroom with one queen-size bed (160 x 200 cm) or two single beds (80 x 200 cm) and TV. A lounge area with sofa bed, two armchairs, and a second TV, along with a four-seater dining table and bar. Enjoy a private return transfer and one-hour spa treatments per person (for 2 people) in the well-being space, chosen from the facial and body treatments on offer.

Included in your suite - Algotherm top-of-the-line bath products, Individually-controlled air conditioning, minibar, dressing room with shelves and closet, dressing table and hairdryer, electronic safe, 24-hour room service, flat screen TV, international channels and videos on demand and inclusive Wifi internet.

Le Paul Gauguin Cruise Schedule All 55 cruise sailings by departure date on board Le Paul Gauguin

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Saturday
06 Dec 2025
Days
15
From - To
Papeete to Papeete
From
8,070pp
Starts
Saturday
27 Dec 2025
Days
12
From - To
Papeete to Papeete
From
7,800pp
Starts
Wednesday
07 Jan 2026
Days
11
From - To
Papeete to Papeete
From
9,670pp
Starts
Saturday
17 Jan 2026
Days
15
From - To
Tahiti to Tahiti
From
11,370pp
Starts
Saturday
31 Jan 2026
Days
8
From - To
Papeete to Papeete
From
4,610pp
Starts
Wednesday
25 Feb 2026
Days
11
From - To
Papeete to Papeete
From
7,560pp
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Saturday
21 Mar 2026
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8
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Papeete to Papeete
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5,500pp
Starts
Saturday
28 Mar 2026
Days
12
From - To
Papeete to Papeete
From
7,300pp
Starts
Wednesday
08 Apr 2026
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11
From - To
Papeete to Papeete
From
9,670pp
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Saturday
18 Apr 2026
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8
From - To
Papeete to Papeete
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5,070pp
Starts
Saturday
02 May 2026
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12
From - To
Papeete to Papeete
From
8,440pp
Starts
Wednesday
13 May 2026
Days
11
From - To
Papeete to Papeete
From
8,480pp
Starts
Saturday
06 Jun 2026
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8
From - To
Papeete to Papeete
From
5,690pp
Starts
Saturday
13 Jun 2026
Days
8
From - To
Papeete to Papeete
From
6,210pp
Starts
Saturday
04 Jul 2026
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8
From - To
Papeete to Papeete
From
6,310pp
Starts
Saturday
11 Jul 2026
Days
8
From - To
Papeete to Papeete
From
5,860pp
Starts
Saturday
18 Jul 2026
Days
12
From - To
Papeete to Papeete
From
8,930pp
Starts
Wednesday
29 Jul 2026
Days
11
From - To
Papeete to Papeete
From
8,020pp
Starts
Saturday
08 Aug 2026
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8
From - To
Papeete to Papeete
From
6,210pp
Starts
Saturday
29 Aug 2026
Days
8
From - To
Papeete to Papeete
From
5,860pp
Starts
Saturday
05 Sep 2026
Days
8
From - To
Papeete to Papeete
From
5,070pp
Starts
Saturday
12 Sep 2026
Days
12
From - To
Papeete to Papeete
From
8,440pp
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Wednesday
23 Sep 2026
Days
11
From - To
Papeete to Papeete
From
6,930pp
Starts
Saturday
03 Oct 2026
Days
8
From - To
Papeete to Papeete
From
5,380pp
Starts
Wednesday
14 Oct 2026
Days
11
From - To
Tahiti to Tahiti
From
7,270pp
Starts
Saturday
07 Nov 2026
Days
8
From - To
Papeete to Papeete
From
3,600pp
Starts
Saturday
14 Nov 2026
Days
8
From - To
Papeete to Papeete
From
4,610pp
Starts
Saturday
21 Nov 2026
Days
12
From - To
Papeete to Papeete
From
6,880pp
Starts
Wednesday
02 Dec 2026
Days
11
From - To
Papeete to Papeete
From
5,740pp
Starts
Saturday
12 Dec 2026
Days
8
From - To
Papeete to Papeete
From
3,860pp
Starts
Saturday
02 Jan 2027
Days
12
From - To
Papeete to Papeete
From
6,430pp
Starts
Wednesday
28 Apr 2027
Days
11
From - To
Papeete to Papeete
From
6,110pp
Starts
Saturday
22 May 2027
Days
8
From - To
Papeete to Papeete
From
5,050pp
Starts
Saturday
29 May 2027
Days
12
From - To
Tahiti to Tahiti
From
6,720pp
Starts
Wednesday
09 Jun 2027
Days
11
From - To
Papeete to Papeete
From
6,110pp
Starts
Saturday
19 Jun 2027
Days
8
From - To
Papeete to Papeete
From
4,730pp
Starts
Saturday
26 Jun 2027
Days
8
From - To
Papeete to Papeete
From
4,730pp
Starts
Saturday
17 Jul 2027
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8
From - To
Papeete to Papeete
From
5,050pp
Starts
Saturday
24 Jul 2027
Days
12
From - To
Tahiti to Tahiti
From
6,720pp
Starts
Wednesday
04 Aug 2027
Days
11
From - To
Papeete to Papeete
From
6,520pp
Starts
Saturday
14 Aug 2027
Days
8
From - To
Papeete to Papeete
From
4,730pp
Starts
Saturday
21 Aug 2027
Days
8
From - To
Papeete to Papeete
From
4,730pp
Starts
Saturday
11 Sep 2027
Days
8
From - To
Papeete to Papeete
From
4,730pp
Starts
Saturday
18 Sep 2027
Days
8
From - To
Papeete to Papeete
From
4,730pp
Starts
Saturday
25 Sep 2027
Days
12
From - To
Tahiti to Tahiti
From
6,720pp
Starts
Wednesday
06 Oct 2027
Days
11
From - To
Papeete to Papeete
From
6,110pp
Starts
Saturday
16 Oct 2027
Days
8
From - To
Papeete to Papeete
From
4,730pp
Starts
Saturday
23 Oct 2027
Days
8
From - To
Papeete to Papeete
From
4,730pp
Starts
Saturday
30 Oct 2027
Days
8
From - To
Papeete to Papeete
From
4,730pp
Starts
Saturday
06 Nov 2027
Days
12
From - To
Papeete to Papeete
From
6,430pp
Cruise Content
Cabin images are sourced from Ponant. These should be treated as indicative only. Cabin inclusions, upholsteries and room layout may differ to the image(s) shown depending on sailing dates.