Paul Gauguin

Ship Highlights
• Passengers : 332
• Luxury Expedition Ship

The Paul Gauguin was designed specifically to sail the shallow seas of Tahiti and French Polynesia, visiting small ports that larger ships can’t reach and effortlessly blending into the stunning natural beauty of the South Seas.

She offers an extension of the informal, relaxing environment of the islands, coupled with five-star service, comfort and luxury. Spacious suites and staterooms (more than 70% with private balconies), an onboard watersports marina, a choice of three open-seating dining venues and an extensive spa are among her luxurious attributes.

The atmosphere aboard ship radiates warmth, informality, and Polynesian flair. And the beloved troupe of Gauguines — a local Tahitian group who serve as cruise staff, entertainers and storytellers — add the unique personality of Tahiti to every cruise.

Ship Information
- Most luxurious ship to sail in Tahiti on a year-round basis
- Crew to guest ratio of 1 to 1.5
- All oceanview accommodations, nearly 70% with balconies
- All onboard gratuities included
- Complimentary beverages including fine wines and premium spirits, soft drinks, bottled water, coffee and tea served throughout the ship
- Butler service in categories B and above, including in-suite bar setup and SoundDock® for iPod®
- In-suite mini-bar 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, all with open-seating dining
- Well-being and vegetarian selections and special dietetic menus upon request
- Deep Nature Spa
- Casino & Piano Bar, Le Grand Salon and La Palette Lounge for evening entertainment
- WiFi hotspots throughout the ship
- Complimentary 24-hour room service
- Complimentary in-room dining
- Complimentary in-room movie channels and movies available

Suites and Staterooms
All oceanview staterooms and suites – nearly 70% with private balconies, feature temperature control, queen-size bed (a limited number can have twin-bed configuration) bathroom with full–size bathtub and shower, bathrobes, slippers, hair dryer, TV, CD/DVD player, personal safe, a refrigerator stocked with soft drinks, and more! There is one wheelchair accessible stateroom, and select staterooms can accommodate three or four guests by adding cribs or roll-aways.

Services
Personal service is a hallmark of the Paul Gauguin. You’ll know it as soon as you step aboard. With one crew member for every 1.5 guests, you’re assured the highest level of personal attention. The staff’s rigorous dedication to your comfort and well-being is gracefully expressed in a hundred thoughtful acts. The way the maitre d’ remembers your name or which table you prefer. In the extra personal attention the dive master gives every participant in the ship’s onboard SCUBA program. And in the warmth of your stewardess’ smile as she places a perfect ripe mango in your fruit basket. Yet, surprisingly, the staff expects no gratuities. They are included in your cruise fare.

Services include:
- 24 Room Service
- Butler Service
- Laundry, Dry Cleaning & Pressing Services
- Telephone calls direct from suite or stateroom
- Fax abilities
- Nine computers and a printer
- Internet and Wireless access
- 24-hour Medical Services

Watersports Marina
Watersports are a highlight of the Polynesian experience, and the Paul Gauguin is constructed to take full advantage of these irresistible waters, with accessibility to ports and adventures that other ships can't offer. The ship's small footprint enables it to navigate lagoons that larger ships would never dare to enter. And the retractable, onboard Watersports Marina brings guests down to sea level, where they can hop aboard a windsurfer, launch a kayak, or embark on a Zodiac for optional diving adventures.

SCUBA aboard the Paul Gauguin
Even for guests who have never been diving, take advantage of the onboard SCUBA lessons. The Paul Gauguin is the only luxury ship in French Polynesia to offer PADI certification onboard for novice divers as well as classes at all levels, from snorkeling to advanced scuba diving techniques, supervised by the personal staff of PADI dive masters. For the convenience of guests, all necessary equipment, including an air compressor to refill scuba tanks, is onboard.

• Overall Length: 513 feet (156.5 meters)
  
• Beam (width): 71 feet (21.6 meters)
  
• Draft: 16.9 feet (5.15 meters)
  
• Passengers: 332
  
• Crew: 217
  
• Passenger Decks: 7
  
• Shipyard: Chantiers de l Atlantique, Saint Nazaire, France
  
• Gross Tonnage: 19,200
  
• Cruising Speed: 18 knots
  
• Ships Registry: Bahamas
  
• Propulsion System: Diesel Electric

Asia (cruises)from:$5,095

Itinerary	Days	Dates	Destinations
Australia and Southeast Asia	15	Jun, Augshow dates Australia and Southeast Asia Jun 14–28, 2014 Aug 4–18, 2014	Asia: Indonesia, Singapore South Pacific: Australia

South Pacific (cruises)from:$2,445

Itinerary	Days	Dates	Destinations
Tuamotus & Society Islands	11	Feb, Mar, Jun, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Decshow dates Tuamotus & Society Islands Jun 26–Jul 6, 2013 Aug 28–Sep 7, 2013 Oct 2–12, 2013 Nov 13–23, 2013 Feb 5–15, 2014 Mar 12–22, 2014 Sep 10–20, 2014 Dec 3–13, 2014	South Pacific: Bora Bora, Society Islands, Tahiti, Tuamotu Islands
Cook Islands & Society Islands	12	Jan, Mar, Aug, Novshow dates Cook Islands & Society Islands Aug 17–28, 2013 Nov 2–13, 2013 Jan 25–Feb 5, 2014 Mar 1–12, 2014 Nov 11–22, 2014	South Pacific: Bora Bora, Cook Islands, Society Islands, Tahiti
Society Islands & Tahiti	8	Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Decshow dates Society Islands & Tahiti Jul 6–13, 2013 Jul 13–20, 2013 Jul 27–Aug 3, 2013 Aug 3–10, 2013 Aug 10–17, 2013 Sep 7–14, 2013 Sep 14–21, 2013 Oct 12–19, 2013 Oct 19–26, 2013 Oct 26–Nov 2, 2013 Dec 21–28, 2013 Dec 28, 2013–Jan 4, 2014 Feb 5–12, 2014 Feb 22–Mar 1, 2014 Mar 22–29, 2014 Mar 29–Apr 5, 2014 Apr 5–12, 2014 Apr 26–May 3, 2014 May 3–10, 2014 May 10–17, 2014 Sep 20–27, 2014 Sep 27–Oct 4, 2014 Oct 4–11, 2014 Oct 18–25, 2014 Nov 8–15, 2014 Nov 15–22, 2014 Dec 13–20, 2014 Dec 20–27, 2014 Dec 27, 2014–Jan 3, 2015	South Pacific: Bora Bora, Tahiti
Australs & Society Islands	12	Sepshow dates Australs & Society Islands Sep 21–Oct 2, 2013	South Pacific: Bora Bora, Society Islands, Tahiti
Marquesas, Tuamotus & Society Islands	15	Jan, Apr, Oct, Novshow dates Marquesas, Tuamotus & Society Islands Nov 23–Dec 7, 2013 Jan 4–18, 2014 Apr 12–26, 2014 Oct 25–Nov 8, 2014	South Pacific: Bora Bora, Marquesas Islands, Society Islands, Tahiti, Tuamotu Islands
Fiji - Westbound Voyage	14	Mayshow dates Fiji - Westbound Voyage May 17–30, 2014	South Pacific: Bora Bora, Cook Islands, Fiji, Society Islands, Tahiti, Tonga
Australia and Southeast Asia	15	Jun, Augshow dates Australia and Southeast Asia Jun 14–28, 2014 Aug 4–18, 2014	Asia: Indonesia, Singapore South Pacific: Australia
Fiji and Australia	12	Junshow dates Fiji and Australia Jun 14–25, 2014	South Pacific: Australia, Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu
Australia and Fiji	13	Augshow dates Australia and Fiji Aug 18–30, 2014	South Pacific: Australia, Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu
Fiji - Eastbound Voyage	13	Augshow dates Fiji - Eastbound Voyage Aug 30–Sep 11, 2014	South Pacific: Bora Bora, Cook Islands, Fiji, Society Islands, Tahiti, Tonga