Max Passengers:
330
Ship Type:
Luxury Expedition Ship
Operated By:
Paul Gauguin Cruises
m/s Paul Gauguin — Purpose-built to navigate the shallow lagoons and secluded ports of Tahiti and French Polynesia, the
m/s Paul Gauguin offers an intimate, luxurious sailing experience that immerses guests in the serene beauty of the South Seas. Designed to complement its tropical surroundings, the ship captures the relaxed ambiance of island life while maintaining five-star service, world-class cuisine, and refined comfort. With a crew-to-guest ratio of 1 to 1.5, the experience aboard
Paul Gauguin is both personalized and indulgent, enhanced by the presence of the ship’s Tahitian hosts, the
Gauguines, who bring Polynesian warmth and culture to life through music, storytelling, and hospitality.
Cabin Specifications
All accommodations aboard
Paul Gauguin are oceanview, and nearly 70% feature private balconies. Each stateroom or suite includes temperature control, a queen-size bed (convertible to twin upon request), a full-size bathroom with bathtub and shower, plush bathrobes, slippers, hairdryer, personal safe, flat-screen TV, CD/DVD player, and a refrigerator replenished daily with soft drinks, beer, and bottled water. Select rooms can accommodate up to four guests with cribs or rollaway beds, and eight connecting cabins are available on Deck 7. Butler service is provided in categories B and above, featuring in-suite bar setup and SoundDock® for iPod®.
Features Onboard
Guests aboard
Paul Gauguin enjoy open-seating gourmet dining in three venues—two elegant restaurants and a casual poolside grill—offering French and international cuisine with vegetarian and special dietary options available upon request. Complimentary beverages, including fine wines, premium spirits, and specialty coffees, are available throughout the ship. The vessel also boasts an onboard retractable watersports marina equipped for kayaking, paddleboarding, and diving, as well as a SCUBA program offering PADI certification and guided underwater excursions.
For relaxation and entertainment, the ship features an Algotherm Spa, a fitness center, Le Grand Salon, a piano bar, and La Palette Lounge for evening shows and dancing. Complimentary Wi-Fi, 24-hour room service, in-room dining, and movie channels enhance the guest experience. Exclusive highlights include private beach access on Bora Bora and a day on the ship’s private islet, Motu Mahana. From its elegant design to its exceptional service,
m/s Paul Gauguin delivers a uniquely Polynesian blend of adventure, comfort, and authenticity.
Ship specifications:
- Capacity: 330 guests
- Crew: 217/International
- Crew-to-Guest Ratio: 1:1.5, one of the highest of any luxury cruise ship
- Officers: European and International
- Registry: Wallis and Futuna
- Shipyard: Chantiers de l’Atlantique (Saint Nazaire, France)
- Length: 504 feet
- Width: 72 feet
- Draft: 17.1 feet
- Tonnage: 19,200 tons
- Maximum speed: 18 knots
- Passenger decks: 7
- Call letters: C6TH9
- Propulsion System: Diesel electric
- Plug/ Voltage type Onboard: 220V/Type F
