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 70 holidays cruising on board the Le Paul Gauguin

8 Days Papeete to Papeete

Operator: Ponant

From 5,140
Save 62

8 Days Papeete to Papeete

Operator: Ponant

From 5,922
Save 70

8 Days Papeete to Papeete

Operator: Ponant

From 4,912
Save 121

14 Days Lautoka to Papeete

Operator: Ponant

From 10,231
Save 107

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
OS
Owners Suite
TS
Tiare Suite
A
Veranda Suite
Deck 7
B
Veranda Stateroom
GS
Grande Suite
Deck 8
Deck 9

Cabins

Oceanview

Porthole Stateroom

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.

Oceanview

Window Stateroom

Large window, 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: 19 m².

Balcony

Balcony Stateroom

Cabin 7006 has a smaller bathroom with a shower. Cabins 763, 764, 765, 766 and 767 vary in size and are equipped with a shower cubicle. 19 m² cabin + 3 m² balcony. The option to connect two Balcony Cabins to form a Balcony Suite is available (38 m2 + 6m2 balcony). 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.

Balcony

Veranda Stateroom

Cabin 7003 has a shower cubicle and a double bed. Butler service included. 23 m² cabin + 5 m² veranda. 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.

Suite

Grande Suite

Two suites available: the Paul Gauguin Suite (801) and the Flora Tristan Suite (802). These suites can accommodate up to 3 people. Includes butler service. 30 m² cabin + 18 m² balcony and veranda

Suite

Owners Suite

Owner's Suites accommodate up to 4 people. Suites 701 & 7002 accommodate up to 3 people. Bathrooms boast a separate shower or bathtub and a shower. Butler service included. Sizes vary from 40-49 m² cabins + 5-13 m² balconies.

Suite

Tiare Suite

The Tiare Suite can accommodate up to 4 people. The bathroom boasts a bathtub, shower and a dressing area. Butler service included. 60 m² cabin + 20 m² balcony.

Suite

Veranda Suite

4 suites available: Tahiti Suite (709), Pont Avent Suite (710), Atuona Suite (711), Arles Suite (712). These suites can accommodate up to 3 people. Veranda Suite 7004 has a double bed. Butler service included. 28 m² cabin + 5 m² veranda.

Le Paul Gauguin Cruise Schedule All 70 cruise sailings by departure date on board Le Paul Gauguin

Starts Days Name Itinerary From
Saturday
30 Sep 2023
15 Marquesas, The Tuamotus & Society Islands Papeete to Papeete 24,530
Saturday
14 Oct 2023
8 Tahiti & the Society Islands Papeete to Papeete 6,770
Saturday
21 Oct 2023
8 Tahiti & the Society Islands Papeete to Papeete 10,010
Saturday
28 Oct 2023
12 Cook Islands & Society Islands Papeete to Papeete 14,130
Wednesday
08 Nov 2023
11 Society Islands & The Tuamotus Papeete to Papeete 11,950
Saturday
18 Nov 2023
15 Marquesas, The Tuamotus & Society Islands Papeete to Papeete 12,770
Saturday
02 Dec 2023
8 Tahiti & the Society Islands Papeete to Papeete 4,960
Saturday
09 Dec 2023
8 Tahiti & the Society Islands Papeete to Papeete 12,330
Saturday
30 Dec 2023
15 Marquesas, The Tuamotus & Society Islands Papeete to Papeete 11,450
Saturday
13 Jan 2024
12 Cook Islands & Society Islands Papeete to Papeete 8,690
Wednesday
24 Jan 2024
11 Society Islands & The Tuamotus Papeete to Papeete 8,110
Saturday
03 Feb 2024
15 Marquesas, The Tuamotus & Society Islands Papeete to Papeete 11,070
Saturday
17 Feb 2024
8 Pearls of The Society Islands Papeete to Papeete 6,550
Saturday
24 Feb 2024
12 Cook Islands & Society Islands Papeete to Papeete 8,690
Wednesday
06 Mar 2024
11 Society Islands & The Tuamotus Papeete to Papeete 8,780
Saturday
16 Mar 2024
15 Marquesas, The Tuamotus & Society Islands Papeete to Papeete 11,780
Saturday
06 Apr 2024
8 Tahiti & the Society Islands Papeete to Papeete 8,040
Saturday
13 Apr 2024
12 Cook Islands & Society Islands Papeete to Papeete 9,250
Wednesday
24 Apr 2024
11 Society Islands & The Tuamotus Papeete to Papeete 8,780
Saturday
04 May 2024
8 Pearls of The Society Islands Papeete to Papeete 7,230
Saturday
18 May 2024
12 Cook Islands & Society Islands Papeete to Papeete 9,250
Wednesday
29 May 2024
11 Society Islands & The Tuamotus Papeete to Papeete 9,310
Saturday
08 Jun 2024
15 Marquesas in Depth, Tuamotus & Society Islands Papeete to Papeete 12,490
Saturday
22 Jun 2024
8 Tahiti & the Society Islands Papeete to Papeete 7,230
Saturday
29 Jun 2024
8 Pearls of The Society Islands Papeete to Papeete 6,410
Saturday
06 Jul 2024
15 Marquesas in Depth, Tuamotus & Society Islands Papeete to Papeete 11,780
Saturday
20 Jul 2024
8 Pearls of The Society Islands Papeete to Papeete 6,820
Saturday
27 Jul 2024
8 Tahiti & the Society Islands Papeete to Papeete 6,820
Saturday
03 Aug 2024
15 Marquesas in Depth, Tuamotus & Society Islands Papeete to Papeete 11,780
Saturday
17 Aug 2024
8 Pearls of The Society Islands Papeete to Papeete 6,820
Saturday
24 Aug 2024
15 Marquesas in Depth, Tuamotus & Society Islands Papeete to Papeete 11,780
Saturday
07 Sep 2024
8 Tahiti & the Society Islands Papeete to Papeete 7,230
Saturday
14 Sep 2024
15 Marquesas in Depth, Tuamotus & Society Islands Papeete to Papeete 13,200
Saturday
28 Sep 2024
12 Cook Islands & Society Islands Papeete to Papeete 9,810
Wednesday
09 Oct 2024
11 Society Islands & The Tuamotus Papeete to Papeete 8,780
Saturday
19 Oct 2024
8 Tahiti & the Society Islands Papeete to Papeete 6,820
Saturday
26 Oct 2024
16 Fiji, Tonga, Cook Islands and Society Islands Papeete to Lautoka 11,780
Sunday
10 Nov 2024
14 Fiji, Tonga, Cook Islands and Society Islands Lautoka to Papeete 11,070
Saturday
30 Nov 2024
12 Cook Islands & Society Islands Papeete to Papeete 8,130
Wednesday
11 Dec 2024
11 Society Islands & The Tuamotus Papeete to Papeete 7,720
Saturday
21 Dec 2024
15 Marquesas, The Tuamotus & Society Islands Papeete to Papeete 11,780
Saturday
04 Jan 2025
16 Fiji, Tonga, Cook Islands and Society Islands Papeete to Lautoka 12,760
Sunday
19 Jan 2025
21 From Fiji to Bali Lautoka to Bali 12,800
Tuesday
01 Apr 2025
15 Indonesia's Sacred Temples and Natural Sanctuaries Singapore to Darwin 8,380
Tuesday
15 Apr 2025
17 An Escapade in the Heart of Melanesia Darwin to Lautoka 9,590
Thursday
01 May 2025
14 Fiji, Tonga, Cook Islands and Society Islands Lautoka to Papeete 10,330
Wednesday
14 May 2025
11 Society Islands & The Tuamotus Papeete to Papeete 7,700
Saturday
24 May 2025
12 Cook Islands & Society Islands Papeete to Papeete 8,110
Wednesday
04 Jun 2025
11 Society Islands & The Tuamotus Papeete to Papeete 7,700
Saturday
14 Jun 2025
8 Tahiti & the Society Islands Papeete to Papeete 6,390
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.