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Fresh look for Paul Gauguin and its cruises in 2012

Paul Gauguin Cruises, operator of the highest rated cruise ship in the South Pacific, the m/s Paul Gauguin, will once again feature free flights between Los Angeles and Papeete in 2012.

It will continue to focus on the exotic regions in which it specialises - Tahiti, French Polynesia, the Cook Islands, the Society Islands, the Marquesas and Tuamotus – while adding the spectacular destinations of Fiji and New Caledonia into the mix.

Following a multi-million dollar refurbishment in January 2012, the Paul Gauguin will embark on a series of 40 itineraries with prices starting from just £3,933 per person for a seven-night Society Islands cruise.

The price includes return economy flights from the UK, overseas transfers, a night in Los Angeles and use of a day room at the end of the cruise. 

New for 2012

Multi-million dollar total refurbishment of the m/s Paul Gauguin in January 2012

20-night South Pacific Discovery cruise and land package which allows guests to discover the scenic splendours of Australia, New Caledonia, Fiji, Tonga, the Cook Islands and the Society Islands

11-night whale-watching itinerary in September taking in Rurutu, Bora Bora and Moorea

Seven-night Society Islands voyage on June 2 taking in the transit of Venus

Two new Fiji voyages in October and November visiting Tonga and the Cook Islands

Unique Ambassadors of the Environment Youth Programme to operate onboard between June 2 and end of August. This programme introduces travellers to the natural wonders of French Polynesia and aims to give young participants direct, hands-on, interactive experience with knowledge of marine and island ecosystems

Any guests new to Paul Gauguin Cruises who have previously sailed with another luxury cruise line will benefit from a 10 per cent saving on selected 2012 voyages.

The 2012 voyages will highlight the beauty of the South Pacific from the luxurious and spacious accommodations aboard the newly-refurbished Paul Gauguin.

Onboard each cruise, marine biologists, environmentalists, naturalists, historians, and special guest lecturers reveal secrets of islands visited, sharing their knowledge and insight to enhance the travel experience.

The 2012 sailing schedule includes
:: Raiatea: the island was once the cultural, religious, royal, and political heart of Polynesia and was, according to legend, one of Tahiti’s most significant archaeological sites.
:: Taha’a: adjacent to Paul Gauguin Cruises’ private Motu Mahana, featuring white sand beaches with swaying palms, crystal-clear waters and gentle breezes, where guests can enjoy a barbecue lunch serenaded by Polynesian singers.
:: Bora Bora: immediately recognisable by the basalt tombstone of Mount Otemanu rising from the ocean, this half-atoll, half-mountain is surrounded by a spectacular lagoon and a series of smaller islands.
:: Moorea/Tahiti: covered in an abundance of fresh fruits and flowers, spectacular mountain peaks, peaceful multi-hued lagoons and palm-fringed beaches. Here guests can shop for local crafts, trek on the Trails of the Ancients, snorkel one of the world’s most beautiful lagoons, or embark on a dolphin-watching expedition with a marine biologist.
:: Cook Islands: guests will marvel at the contrast of arid Aitutaki, where the ocean is always in view, and Rarotonga, an island of lush valleys and jagged peaks.