Tahiti Luxury and Romance with M.S. Paul Gauguin Cruises

M.S. Gauguin Destinations

Featuring vacation cruises ranging from 7 to 14 nights. The luxurious M.S. Paul Gaugin sails on voyages from Papeete, Tahiti, and visits five exotic islands in French Polynesia. These include Tahiti, Raiatea, Tahaa, Bora Bora and Moorea.

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Cruise Ships

The M.S. Gauguin sails Tahiti year-round. The Gauguin hosts only 320 guests and has a crew-to-guest ratio of 1 to 1.5.

The Gauguin features all oceanview staterooms and suites. Over 50% of the staterooms have private balconies, temperature controls, queen-size beds (a limited number can have twin-bed configuration), bathroom with full-size bathtub and shower, bathrobes, slippers, hair dryer, TV, CD player, personal safe, a refrigerator stocked with soft drinks, and more!

Owners' Suites, Grand Suites and Category A Suites feature DVD players. There is one wheelchair accessible stateroom, and select staterooms can accommodate three guests. In Category B suites, guests enjoy butler service and an in-suite bar setup with a selection of fine wines and liquors. A limited number of suites feature a shower stall with no tub.

Gauguin's Activities

Gauguin's cruising experience is informal, unhurried and unregimented. This emulates Polynesia's way of life. No need for the tuxedo and gown. "Enjoy and relax" is the dress code.

Dining. Guests can enjoy the award-winning faire. There are three dining options - French in a classic setting, Le Cordon Blue Style or at the popular Le Grill for casual grilled favorites on the deck.

Spa and Fitness. Guests can exercise in a fitness setting and escape luxurious refuge from everyday stresses at the Carita Spa. Combine the art of gentle pampering with an extensive range of physical regimens including health and revitalization, beauty treatments and massages.

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Entertainment Diversions. Delight in Polynesian performances, dancing, cabaret singers, a casino and the warm camaraderie of fellow guests. Share the Paul Gauguin's highly personal, undiluted experience of French Polynesia.

Active Cruisers. Each yacht features a large retractable water sports marina. Guests can enjoy a variety of water sports activities including kayaking, water skiing, tubing, boarding, wave running, snorkeling, or simply a swim. The Marina also has Jet Skis. In addition, the Gauguin offers a scuba certification program for scuba diving while on your Tahitian cruise. Also on board is table tennis, shopping, a library and movies.

Cruising with the Kids. Unique to the Gauguin is the Ambassadors of the Environment program which is designed for the young cruisers. In this program, kids can take active excursions in and out of the ocean and enjoy fun learning presentations. They can also discover and learn about the environment. This is conducted by degreed marine ecology naturalists for Jean-Michel Cousteau.

Gauguin's Luxury Cruise Services

Room service is available 24 hours a day. Butler service is available for Grand Suites guests in categories A and B.

Guests can make telephone calls directly from their stateroom. Fax messages are received and sent through the reception desk. There are two computers and a printer in the Card Room. E-mail services for sending and receiving messages are available for a nominal fee, 24 hours a day.

The ship's Medical Center is staffed by a doctor and a nurse. The Medical Center is equipped to provide medical care for illness or accidents that may occur during the cruise.