Ponant

Le Paul Gauguin

Le Paul Gauguin is an elegant luxury vessel, specially designed for navigating the waters of French Polynesia. Le Paul Gauguin's shallow draft allows it to get in close to shallow lagoons and isolated islands. On board you'll find 159 luxurious and spacious cabins and suites - refurbished in 2021, and with almost 70% with private balconies, and all have wonderful ocean views.
SHIP TYPE
Small Cruise Ship
PASSENGERS
330
CREW
217
LAUNCHED
1997
REFURBISHED
2021

Le Paul Gauguin Cruises View all Choose from 85 vacations cruising on board the Le Paul Gauguin

8 Days Papeete to Papeete

Operator: Ponant

From 5,740

12 Days Papeete to Papeete

Operator: Ponant

From 6,050

11 Days Papeete to Papeete

Operator: Ponant

From 5,740

12 Days Tahiti to Tahiti

Operator: Ponant

From 7,140

Life on Board Le Paul Gauguin What can you expect when cruising on board Le Paul Gauguin

Le Paul Gauguin
Le Paul Gauguin

With the hallmarks of Ponant’s elegant decor and chic sophistication, Le Paul Gauguin showcases luxury innovations. Read more

Tropical Expedition Voyages
Tropical Expedition Voyages

Gain an understanding of the ancient customs, traditions and cultures of the peoples of the South Pacific. Read more

Room with a View
Room with a View

Freshly refurbished in 2021, the majority of staterooms and suites have balconies or verandas. Read more

Relaxed Dining Settings
Relaxed Dining Settings

Spend your evenings dining in front of magnificent Polynesian sunsets. From casual to upscale dining experiences. Read more

Relax On Board
Relax On Board

Book a treatment, relax by the pool or at the Piano bar, or engage in something more cerebral. Read more

Excursions
Excursions

A wide choice of excursions are offered depending on your itinerary and stopovers. Read more

Deck Plans

F
Porthole Stateroom
Deck 3
E
Window Stateroom
Deck 4
Deck 5
D
Balcony Stateroom
Deck 6
C
Balcony Stateroom
B
Veranda Stateroom
TS
Tiare Suite
A
Veranda Suite
OS
Owners Suite
Deck 7
B
Veranda Stateroom
GS
Grande Suite
Deck 8
Deck 9

Cabins

Oceanview

Window Stateroom

Large window, queen-size bed, mini-bar, flat-screen TV, CD/DVD player, telephone, safe, individual air conditioning, Algotherm toiletries and hairdryer, courtesy cotton robes and slippers, 24-hour service and free Wi-fi access. Size: 19 m².

Oceanview

Porthole Stateroom

Two porthole windows, queen-size bed, mini-bar, flat-screen TV, CD/DVD player, telephone, safe, individual air conditioning, Algotherm toiletries and hairdryer, courtesy cotton robes and slippers, 24-hour service and free Wi-fi access. Size: 18 m².

Balcony

Balcony Stateroom

Cabin 7006 has a smaller bathroom with a shower. Cabins 763, 764, 765, 766 and 767 vary in size and are equipped with a shower cubicle. 19 m² cabin + 3 m² balcony. The option to connect two Balcony Cabins to form a Balcony Suite is available (38 m2 + 6m2 balcony). Queen-size bed, mini-bar, flat-screen TV, CD/DVD player, telephone, safe, individual air conditioning, Algotherm toiletries and hairdryer, courtesy cotton robes and slippers, 24-hour service and free Wi-fi access.

Balcony

Veranda Stateroom

Cabin 7003 has a shower cubicle and a double bed. Butler service included. 23 m² cabin + 5 m² veranda. Queen-size bed, mini-bar, flat-screen TV, CD/DVD player, telephone, safe, individual air conditioning, Algotherm toiletries and hairdryer, courtesy cotton robes and slippers, 24-hour service and free Wi-fi access.

Suite

Tiare Suite

The Tiare Suite can accommodate up to 4 people. The bathroom boasts a bathtub, shower and a dressing area. Butler service included. 60 m² cabin + 20 m² balcony.

Suite

Veranda Suite

4 suites available: Tahiti Suite (709), Pont Avent Suite (710), Atuona Suite (711), Arles Suite (712). These suites can accommodate up to 3 people. Veranda Suite 7004 has a double bed. Butler service included. 28 m² cabin + 5 m² veranda.

Suite

Grande Suite

Two suites available: the Paul Gauguin Suite (801) and the Flora Tristan Suite (802). These suites can accommodate up to 3 people. Includes butler service. 30 m² cabin + 18 m² balcony and veranda

Suite

Owners Suite

Owner's Suites accommodate up to 4 people. Suites 701 & 7002 accommodate up to 3 people. Bathrooms boast a separate shower or bathtub and a shower. Butler service included. Sizes vary from 40-49 m² cabins + 5-13 m² balconies.

Le Paul Gauguin Cruise Schedule All 85 cruise sailings by departure date on board Le Paul Gauguin

Starts Days Name Itinerary From
Tuesday
01 Apr 2025
15 Indonesia's Sacred Temples and Natural Sanctuaries Singapore to Darwin 8,210
Tuesday
15 Apr 2025
17 An Escapade in the Heart of Melanesia Darwin to Lautoka 7,480
Wednesday
14 May 2025
11 Society Islands & The Tuamotus Papeete to Papeete 7,960
Saturday
24 May 2025
12 Society Islands & The Tuamotus Tahiti to Tahiti 7,140
Wednesday
04 Jun 2025
11 Society Islands & The Tuamotus Papeete to Papeete 9,210
Saturday
14 Jun 2025
8 Tahiti & the Society Islands Papeete to Papeete 7,150
Saturday
21 Jun 2025
15 Marquesas, The Tuamotus & Society Islands Papeete to Papeete 11,130
Saturday
05 Jul 2025
8 Pearls of The Society Islands Papeete to Papeete 5,270
Saturday
26 Jul 2025
8 Tahiti & the Society Islands Papeete to Papeete 6,440
Saturday
02 Aug 2025
8 Pearls of The Society Islands Papeete to Papeete 4,970
Saturday
23 Aug 2025
8 Tahiti & the Society Islands Papeete to Papeete 5,740
Saturday
30 Aug 2025
8 Pearls of The Society Islands Papeete to Papeete 4,970
Saturday
20 Sep 2025
8 Tahiti & the Society Islands Papeete to Papeete 6,180
Saturday
27 Sep 2025
12 Society Islands & The Tuamotus Papeete to Papeete 9,220
Wednesday
08 Oct 2025
11 Society Islands & The Tuamotus Papeete to Papeete 7,960
Saturday
18 Oct 2025
8 Pearls of The Society Islands Papeete to Papeete 6,090
Saturday
25 Oct 2025
15 Marquesas, The Tuamotus & Society Islands Papeete to Papeete 11,730
Saturday
08 Nov 2025
8 Tahiti & the Society Islands Papeete to Papeete 14,230
Saturday
15 Nov 2025
12 Cook Islands & Society Islands Papeete to Papeete 8,750
Wednesday
26 Nov 2025
11 Society Islands & The Tuamotus Papeete to Papeete 6,400
Saturday
06 Dec 2025
15 Marquesas, The Tuamotus & Society Islands Papeete to Papeete 9,320
Saturday
20 Dec 2025
8 Pearls of The Society Islands Papeete to Papeete 4,670
Saturday
27 Dec 2025
12 Cook Islands & Society Islands Papeete to Papeete 6,740
Wednesday
07 Jan 2026
11 Society Islands & The Tuamotus Papeete to Papeete 6,140
Saturday
17 Jan 2026
15 Marquesas, The Tuamotus & Society Islands Papeete to Papeete 10,760
Saturday
31 Jan 2026
8 Pearls of The Society Islands Papeete to Papeete 3,600
Saturday
07 Feb 2026
12 Cook Islands & Society Islands Papeete to Papeete 7,480
Wednesday
25 Feb 2026
11 Society Islands & The Tuamotus Papeete to Papeete 5,740
Saturday
07 Mar 2026
15 Marquesas, The Tuamotus & Society Islands Tahiti to Tahiti 8,760
Saturday
21 Mar 2026
8 Tahiti & the Society Islands Papeete to Papeete 4,450
Saturday
28 Mar 2026
12 Cook Islands & Society Islands Papeete to Papeete 6,050
Wednesday
08 Apr 2026
11 Society Islands & The Tuamotus Papeete to Papeete 7,100
Saturday
18 Apr 2026
8 Pearls of The Society Islands Papeete to Papeete 4,450
Saturday
02 May 2026
12 Society Islands & The Tuamotus Papeete to Papeete 6,050
Wednesday
13 May 2026
11 Society Islands & The Tuamotus Papeete to Papeete 6,140
Saturday
23 May 2026
15 Marquesas, The Tuamotus & Society Islands Papeete to Papeete 10,760
Saturday
06 Jun 2026
8 Tahiti & the Society Islands Papeete to Papeete 4,450
Saturday
13 Jun 2026
8 Pearls of The Society Islands Papeete to Papeete 4,450
Saturday
20 Jun 2026
15 Marquesas, The Tuamotus & Society Islands Papeete to Papeete 8,760
Saturday
04 Jul 2026
8 Tahiti & the Society Islands Papeete to Papeete 4,450
Saturday
11 Jul 2026
8 Pearls of The Society Islands Papeete to Papeete 4,450
Saturday
18 Jul 2026
12 Society Islands & The Tuamotus Papeete to Papeete 6,460
Wednesday
29 Jul 2026
11 Society Islands & The Tuamotus Papeete to Papeete 5,740
Saturday
08 Aug 2026
8 Tahiti & the Society Islands Papeete to Papeete 5,140
Saturday
15 Aug 2026
15 Marquesas, The Tuamotus & Society Islands Papeete to Papeete 10,140
Saturday
29 Aug 2026
8 Pearls of The Society Islands Papeete to Papeete 4,450
Saturday
05 Sep 2026
8 Tahiti & the Society Islands Papeete to Papeete 4,450
Saturday
12 Sep 2026
12 Society Islands & The Tuamotus Papeete to Papeete 6,050
Wednesday
23 Sep 2026
11 Society Islands & The Tuamotus Papeete to Papeete 6,140
Saturday
03 Oct 2026
8 Tahiti & the Society Islands Papeete to Papeete 4,450
Cruise Content
Cabin images are sourced from Ponant. These should be treated as indicative only. Cabin inclusions, upholsteries and room layout may differ to the image(s) shown depending on sailing dates.