11-night Cook Islands & Society Islands Cruise

Designed specifically to glide in luxury through the shallow seas of the South Pacific, The Gauguin is a small-ship cruiser’s dream. She delivers travelers to intimate ports inaccessible to larger cruise ships, all the while providing a travel experience that is nothing short of luxurious. Once on board, guests enjoy newly-decorated spacious suites and staterooms (more than 70% with private balconies), an onboard watersports marina, three dining venues, an extensive spa, and five-star service. Life on The Gauguin also reflects the beauty and rich cultural heritage of the islands she calls upon, with a warm, friendly feel, informal setting, and even a beloved troupe of Les Gauguin and Les Gauguines—local Tahitians who serve as onboard hosts and hostesses, entertainers, and storytellers.

Ship Highlights

• The m/s Paul Gauguin offers a top-rated, all-inclusive luxury cruise in the South Pacific, featuring fine dining, 24-hour room service, complimentary Wi-Fi, entertainment, and exceptional service with a 1:1.5 crew-to-guest ratio.
• Guests enjoy spacious oceanview staterooms with European linens and daily replenished beverages. Nearly 70% of the staterooms have private balconies.
• The cruise includes watersports from an onboard marina, snorkeling equipment, optional SCUBA diving programs, and an enrichment program with local naturalists and experts.
• Longer port stays and overnight calls in Bora Bora, Moorea, and Papeete allow for deeper immersion into island life, visiting intimate ports not typically accessed by other cruise lines or resorts.
• The Moana Explorer Program offers educational activities for children, while the cruise maintains eco-friendly operations, supports local communities, and offers spa and beauty services.

Ship Statistics

Last Refurbished

Feb - 2021

Ship Length

504 ft (153.6 m)

Beam

71 ft (21.6 m)

Draft

17 ft (5.2 m)

Gross Tonnage

19,200

Maximum Speed

18 knots

Number of Crew

217

Passenger Capacity

330

Number of Decks

7

Number of Staterooms

159

Number of Suites

9

Dining

L Etoile

The exquisite main dining room is dressed to impress with perfectly appointed décor, fine table linens, and delicate china. Join cruise in every evening for dinner and sample a tantalizing array of expertly prepared dishes, perfectly paired with complimentary wines.

Le Grill

When your day’s plans call for a more casual dining experience, join us at Le Grill, located by the pool and offering a buffet breakfast, grilled lunch favorites, salads, and fresh tropical fruit. In the afternoon, stop by for tea with finger sandwiches, fresh fruit, desserts, pastries, and petit fours. Return in the evening to sample Polynesian specialties in a relaxed atmosphere. Reservations required for dinner.

Bar & Lounges

La Palette

This versatile lounge offers morning snacks, serves as the backdrop for special events, hosts Polynesian activities led by Les Gauguines, and is the perfect place to grab a nightcap and dance under the stars to live music.

Piano Bar

You're invited to grab a drink at the Piano Bar and enjoy nightly musical entertainment.

Entertainment

Piano Bar

You're invited to grab a drink at the Piano Bar and enjoy nightly musical entertainment.

Grand Salon

When the sun goes down at sea, Le Grand Salon comes alive with spectacular performances. Every night brings something different, whether it’s Les Gauguins & Les Gauguines performing ote’a—a complex line dance accompanied by drums—live piano music, Broadway show tunes, or foot-tapping rock music.

Outdoor Activities

Pool and Pool Bar

Soak in the South Pacific sunshine with a day spent lounging by our outdoor pool. Cool off in the refreshing water, grab the drink of the day from the Pool Bar, or take in the scenery from a comfortable lounge chair.

Wellness

Deep Nature Spa

Shipboard treatments include skin care therapies, skin exfoliation, massage, reflexology, aromatherapy, body wraps, facials, beauty treatments, nail services, and hair styling. Cruise is also happy to offer relaxing overwater massages during the day you’ll spend on Motu Mahana, the private South Pacific paradise.

Fitness Center

The convenient fitness center is outfitted with the latest fitness equipment, including Lifecycles, treadmills, stair climbers, and weight machines. Other onboard fitness opportunities include a morning mile-long walk around decks 8 and 9 and a sunrise Polynesian-inspired Zumba class, both hosted by Les Gauguines.

Spa

Leisurely days at sea offer the perfect opportunity to treat yourself to a little “me time,” whether that’s an indulgent treatment at the award-winning onboard spa, or a workout in the fitness center.

Shopping

Shopping

Just steps from your stateroom, find the perfect memento of your South Pacific cruise, like genuine Tahitian black pearl jewelry exclusively designed for Paul Gauguin Cruises, Tahitian vanilla, local arts and handicrafts, souvenir apparel, and more.

Shipboard Policies

• Medical Emergencies
  A licensed and registered doctor and nurse are on board and available for professional and emergency services, which are available at customary charges. The ship's medical center is designed to provide medical care for certain temporary illnesses and accidents, and is not intended or capable of providing ongoing treatment of pre-existing medical conditions.

• Smoking Policy
  For the comfort, convenience, and safety of all guests, smoking is prohibited in any enclosed dining venue and is permitted only in specifically designated outdoor smoking areas. These include the forward outdoor areas on Deck 5 (starboard and port sides), La Palette (outside area, starboard side only), and the Bar Du Soleil (starboard side only). Cigar smoking is permitted only at La Palette. Smoking is prohibited in staterooms, suites, and private balconies, and pipe smoking is not allowed anywhere on board.

  Smoking Safety Notice: Guests MUST always use ashtrays provided in the designated smoking areas and never throw cigarettes overboard as they could be blown back into the ship and cause a fire.

• Special Dietary Needs - Advance Notice Required
  Guests requiring a special diet, or special food items aboard the ship, must notify the Reservations Department at least eight weeks prior to their sailing date. This is particularly important if specially purchased food items are required. After boarding, please contact the Maitre d' to discuss any requirements. General dietary needs such as low-salt or low-cholesterol foods can be satisfied on board the ship simply by speaking with the dining wait staff.

• Wheelchair Access & Special Needs
  For guests requiring oxygen equipment, an oxygen concentrator is the only form of oxygen equipment allowed aboard ship and must be provided by the guest. PGC wheelchairs on board are for emergency purposes only. Guests requiring a wheelchair for mobility must provide their own.
• Pregnancy Policy
  Pregnant women should consult with their doctor prior to sailing with Paul Gauguin Cruises, as there is no prenatal care on board. Paul Gauguin Cruises will not accept any guest six months (24 weeks) or more into pregnancy at the time of sailing due to the lack of neonatal care facilities on board. Pregnant guests under six months (24 weeks) must provide a doctor’s written permission prior to sailing that states she is fit to travel by sea and air (if Paul Gauguin Cruises booked their air). This must be faxed to Reservations, Attn: Special Requests-Medical at 1(425)732-7198. The fax must reference the Guest’s name, ship name, and sailing date. The permission must be dated within 30 days of the cruise departure date. The Master in conjunction with the Ship’s Doctor has the right to deny boarding if in his professional opinion there may not be adequate shoreside medical facilities available in port during their cruise.

• Currency
  The U.S. Dollar is the standard currency aboard The Gauguin, and you may exchange dollars for small denominations of local currency* at the reception desk. For your convenience at the time of embarkation, Paul Gauguin Cruises will request a confidential registration of an accepted credit card. The night prior to your final disembarkation from the ship, a detailed statement of your shipboard charges for onboard services and products will be delivered to your suite or stateroom. All such charges must be paid in full by cash or accepted credit card (Visa®, Mastercard®, or American Express®).

  *Guests will NOT be able to exchange dollars for local currency for the following countries:

  • Fiji: Fijian dollar
  • Vanuatu: Vanuatu vatu

• Electrical
  The standard electrical voltage aboard ship is 220 volts. Both 220-volt and 110-volt outlets are available in bathrooms and staterooms.

Public Rooms

• Internet Café
• Casino
• Piano Bar
• Nightclub
• Bar(s)/Lounge(s)

Stateroom Amenities

• Bath Robes
• DVD Player
• Flat Screen TV
• Hair Dryer
• Luxury Bedding
• Minibar and/or Refrigerator
• Private Safe
• Showers and/or Bath Tubs
• Sitting Area
• Slippers

Entertainment

• Internet Access
  The ship is equipped with a state-of-the-art communication system. Internet access is complimentary for guests in the Owner's and Grand Suites, and available for a nominal fee for all other guests at the following rates:
  • Pay-As-You-Go: $0.55 per minute
  • Small Package (individual light user): $35 for 100 minutes
  • Medium Package (individual heavy user): $62.50 for 250 minutes
  • Large Package (family share and power user): $80 for 400 minutes
  • Unlimited Daily Time Plan: $29.00 per day. The Unlimited Daily Time Plan must be purchased for the entire length of the voyage, is billed in 24-hour increments based at the time of purchase, and will automatically calculate the total price at the time of purchase.

  Please note that plan upgrades are not available, and no credit is given for unused minutes. Pay-As-You-Go is available until 10PM the last night of the cruise. Time Plan minutes can be used until 10AM the following day.

  Please note: Internet connectivity at sea is much different than that on land. The ship relies on satellites to connect to the Internet. A typical broadband connection at home is 20-40 times faster than what is available onboard the vessel. The connection to the ship is also shared by everyone onboard. This will also have an impact on the connection speed.

• Educational/Enrichment Programs
• Guest Lecturers
• Evening Entertainment
• Live Music

Dining

• 24-hour Room Service
• Al Fresco Dining
• All Beverages Included In Cruise Fare
• Casual Dining Venue(s)
• Dining Style: Open Seating
  Guests are welcome to dine whenever, wherever, and with whomever they choose, during regular dining hours.
• Formal Restaurant(s)

Other Facilities

• Beauty Salon
• Business Services
• Boutique(s) (duty-free)
• Infirmary / Medical Center
  A licensed and registered doctor and nurse are on board and available for professional and emergency services, which are available at customary charges. The ship's medical center is designed to provide medical care for certain temporary illnesses and accidents, and is not intended or capable of providing ongoing treatment of pre-existing medical conditions.

• Laundry Service (nominal fee)
  

  Onboard laundry and valet services, including pressing and professional eco-friendly cleaning services, are available and may be arranged through your steward/stewardess. Consult the onboard price list.

  You may also purchase a pre-reserved laundry package before boarding. Laundry service must be reserved in advance and will be charged to guests onboard account. Cut-off date for adding a laundry package to a booking will be 24 hours before sailing. There is no limit on items. Professional eco-friendly cleaning services and express services are not included in the package price. Cut off for laundry service will be noon the day before the last day of the cruise, at which time all items need to be received by laundry. Laundry packages cannot be purchased onboard. To request this package, please contact Paul Gauguin Cruises prior to your cruise.

  Pricing is as follows (per suite, double occupancy):

  2018
  • 7-night cruise: $129
  • 10-night cruise: $189
  • 11-night cruise: $199
  • 14-night cruise: $249

  Single occupancies are 50% of double occupancy prices.

  Costs vary according to whether guests want a pressing only, laundry and pressing, or dry cleaning and pressing. For gentlemen, prices range as follows:

  • Pressing: from $2 for a T-shirt to $8 for a 3-piece suit
  • Laundry and pressing: from $2 for a swimsuit to $9 for a 2-piece suit
  • Dry cleaning and pressing: from $3 for an undershirt to $14 for a 3-piece suit

  For ladies, prices range as follows:

  • Pressing: from $2 for a T-shirt to $8 for a suit
  • Laundry and pressing: from $2 for a swimsuit or stockings/pantyhose to $11 for a 3-piece suit
  • Dry cleaning and pressing: from $2.50 for socks to $14.50 for a suit or evening dress

  A full price list is available on board.

• Communications

Sports, Health and Fitness

• Cardio Equipment
• Fitness Center
• Marina
  The specially designed watersports platform turns the ship into your headquarters for all kinds of adventures on the water. It's as easy as descending to sea level and hopping aboard a windsurfer or paddleboard, or launching a kayak. The watersports equipment is also available for use while calling upon Paul Gauguin Cruises' private beaches. Guests are welcome to check out snorkeling equipment from the marina for use throughout the duration of the cruise.

• Outdoor Swimming Pool(s)
• Weight Machines
• SCUBA Instructions
  The m/s Paul Gauguin offers PADI certification on board. All dives offered are guided by a professional PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) Dive Master/Instructor. Each is skilled in ensuring that you have the best dive possible, from helping you identify and improve your level of experience to seeking out the most rewarding dive locales. The Gauguin is fully equipped, including an onboard practice pool, a tank-filling station, and two inflatable dive boats with ladders. Each holds eight divers and two instructors. No tender to shore is needed; you simply leave from the marina platform of the ship and return to it after your dive, where a warm shower awaits. The dive staff will take care of all the details for you, from set-up and gearing you before you enter the water, to leading you through the deep. The only thing you have to do is breathe.

• Whirlpool(s)
• Full Service Spa

Oceanview

Porthole Stateroom (F) $6,600

• Category: F
• Deck 3
• Square Feet: 200

Stateroom Size: 200 sq. ft. with Porthole Window. Features: It can accommodate a third guest in a loveseat convertible.
Note: Loveseat beds are slightly smaller than a standard twin bed.

Window Stateroom (E) $6,940

• Category: E
• Deck 4
• Square Feet: 200

Stateroom Size: 200 sq. ft. with Picture Window. Features: Window Staterooms ending in 5, 6, or 8 (except 415) can accommodate a third guest in a loveseat convertible. Wheelchair-accessible stateroom (415).
Note: Loveseat beds are slightly smaller than a standard twin bed.

Standard / Single Stateroom (CS) $9,910

• Category: CS

Balcony

Balcony Stateroom (D) $9,500

• Category: D
• Deck 6
• Square Feet: 239

Total Size: 239 sq. ft. Stateroom Size: 202 sq. ft. Veranda: 37 sq. ft. Features: Balcony Staterooms ending in 6 or 8 can accommodate a third guest in a loveseat convertible.
Note: Loveseat beds are slightly smaller than a standard twin bed.

Balcony Stateroom (C) $9,910

• Category: C
• Deck 7
• Square Feet: 239

Total Size: 239 sq. ft. Stateroom Size: 202 sq. ft. Veranda: 37 sq. ft. Features: Balcony Staterooms ending in 6 or 8 can accommodate a third guest in a loveseat convertible (except 7006 & 766). Stateroom 7006 (stateroom 206 sq. ft. – balcony 37 sq. ft.) features a very small bathroom with a shower only. The following staterooms vary in size and feature shower stall with no tub:
763 (stateroom 186 sq. ft. – balcony 75 sq. ft.)
764 (stateroom 188 sq. ft. – balcony 75 sq. ft.)
765 (stateroom 221 sq. ft. – balcony 74 sq. ft.)
766 (stateroom 216 sq. ft. – balcony 70 sq. ft.)
767 (stateroom 229 sq. ft. – balcony 74 sq. ft.)
Note: Loveseat beds are slightly smaller than a standard twin bed.

Veranda Stateroom (B) $12,600

• Category: B
• Deck 8
• Deck 7
• Square Feet: 305

Total Size: 305 sq. ft. Stateroom Size: 249 sq. ft. Veranda: 56 sq. ft. ( 7003 cabin Size 303 sq. ft. Stateroom: 256 sq. ft. Veranda: 47 sq. ft.) Includes complimentary Butler Service. B Veranda Staterooms can accommodate a third guest by adding a sofa bed. Stateroom 7003 features a shower stall with no tub and also a queen-size bed.
Note: Loveseat beds are slightly smaller than a standard twin bed.

Suite

Veranda Suite (A) $15,500

• Category: A
• Deck 7
• Square Feet: 358

Total Size: 358 sq. ft. Stateroom Size: 300 sq. ft. Veranda: 58 sq. ft. ( 7004 cabin Size 349 sq. ft. Stateroom: 296 sq. ft. Veranda: 53 sq. ft.) There are 4 Suites available: Tahiti Suite (709), Pont Avent Suite (710), Atuona Suite (711), Arles Suite (712). Features: Veranda Suites can accommodate up to 3 guests. Veranda Suite 7004 has a queen-size bed. Includes complimentary Butler Service.
Note: Loveseat beds are slightly smaller than a standard twin bed.

Grand Suite (GS) $20,660

• Category: GS
• Deck 8
• Square Feet: 529

Total Size: 529 sq. ft. Stateroom Size: 332 sq. ft. Veranda: 197 sq. ft. There are 2 suites - Paul Gauguin Suite (801), Flora Tristan Suite (802). Features: It can accommodate up to 3 guests. Includes Butler service.
Note: Loveseat beds are slightly smaller than a standard twin bed.

Owner's Suite (OS) $21,500

• Category: OS
• Square Feet: 534-588

Total Size: 534 sq. ft. Stateroom Size: 457 sq. ft. Veranda: 77 sq. ft. It can accommodate up to 3 guests. Features: The bathroom includes a separate shower and a dressing area. Butler service.
Note: Loveseat beds are slightly smaller than a standard twin bed.

Owner's Suite 7002 (OS2) Call for pricing

• Category: OS2

Total Size: 588 sq. ft. Stateroom Size: 531 sq. ft. Veranda: 57 sq. ft. It has a queen-size bed and can accommodate up to 3 guests. Features: Bathroom includes a full-size tub and dressing area. Butler service.
Note: Loveseat beds are slightly smaller than a standard twin bed.

Owner's Suite 701 (OS1) Call for pricing

• Category: OS1
• Deck 7

Total Size: 534 sq. ft. Stateroom Size: 457 sq. ft. Veranda: 77 sq. ft. It can accommodate up to 3 guests. Features: The bathroom includes a separate shower and a dressing area. Butler service.
Note: Loveseat beds are slightly smaller than a standard twin bed.

Deck 9

Stateroom Key

• Owner's Suite (OS)
• Grand Suite (GS)
• Veranda Suite (A)
• Owner's Suite 701 (OS1)
• Owner's Suite 7002 (OS2)
• Veranda Stateroom (B)
• Balcony Stateroom (C)
• Balcony Stateroom (D)
• Window Stateroom (E)
• Porthole Stateroom (F)
• Standard / Single Stateroom (CS)

Deck 8

Deckplan Key

Stateroom Key

• Owner's Suite (OS)
• Grand Suite (GS)
• Veranda Suite (A)
• Owner's Suite 701 (OS1)
• Owner's Suite 7002 (OS2)
• Veranda Stateroom (B)
• Balcony Stateroom (C)
• Balcony Stateroom (D)
• Window Stateroom (E)
• Porthole Stateroom (F)
• Standard / Single Stateroom (CS)

Deck 7

Deckplan Key

Stateroom Key

• Owner's Suite (OS)
• Grand Suite (GS)
• Veranda Suite (A)
• Owner's Suite 701 (OS1)
• Owner's Suite 7002 (OS2)
• Veranda Stateroom (B)
• Balcony Stateroom (C)
• Balcony Stateroom (D)
• Window Stateroom (E)
• Porthole Stateroom (F)
• Standard / Single Stateroom (CS)

Deck 6

Deckplan Key

Stateroom Key

• Owner's Suite (OS)
• Grand Suite (GS)
• Veranda Suite (A)
• Owner's Suite 701 (OS1)
• Owner's Suite 7002 (OS2)
• Veranda Stateroom (B)
• Balcony Stateroom (C)
• Balcony Stateroom (D)
• Window Stateroom (E)
• Porthole Stateroom (F)
• Standard / Single Stateroom (CS)

Deck 5

Stateroom Key

• Owner's Suite (OS)
• Grand Suite (GS)
• Veranda Suite (A)
• Owner's Suite 701 (OS1)
• Owner's Suite 7002 (OS2)
• Veranda Stateroom (B)
• Balcony Stateroom (C)
• Balcony Stateroom (D)
• Window Stateroom (E)
• Porthole Stateroom (F)
• Standard / Single Stateroom (CS)

Deck 4

Deckplan Key

Stateroom Key

• Owner's Suite (OS)
• Grand Suite (GS)
• Veranda Suite (A)
• Owner's Suite 701 (OS1)
• Owner's Suite 7002 (OS2)
• Veranda Stateroom (B)
• Balcony Stateroom (C)
• Balcony Stateroom (D)
• Window Stateroom (E)
• Porthole Stateroom (F)
• Standard / Single Stateroom (CS)

Deck 3

Deckplan Key

Stateroom Key

• Owner's Suite (OS)
• Grand Suite (GS)
• Veranda Suite (A)
• Owner's Suite 701 (OS1)
• Owner's Suite 7002 (OS2)
• Veranda Stateroom (B)
• Balcony Stateroom (C)
• Balcony Stateroom (D)
• Window Stateroom (E)
• Porthole Stateroom (F)
• Standard / Single Stateroom (CS)