PAUL GAUGUIN CRUISES FRENCH POLYNESIA - PAPEETE - TAHITI NUI
Paul Gauguin Cruises offers small luxury cruises to idyllic destinations in Tahiti, French Polynesia, Fiji, and the South Pacific. Designed specifically to sail French Polynesia’s lagoons, the renowned m/s Paul Gauguin is the highest-rated and longest continually sailing luxury ship in the South Pacific. No other luxury vessel in history has offered this level of single-destination focus and expertise on a year-round basis for such an extended period of time.
Paul Gauguin Cruises is known for exceptional service that is distinguished by Polynesian hospitality and by one of the highest crew-to-guest ratios at sea. Their small luxury cruises feature spacious ocean view accommodations including balconies in select stateroom categories, gourmet dining inspired by one of the top chefs in Paris, a lavish spa with signature treatments, expansive deck space and pool, a fitness center, a boutique, and a lounge with live entertainment. The Gauguin also offers a water sports marina for kayaking, paddle boarding, and PADI SCUBA diving programs. Exclusive to Paul Gauguin Cruises, is their private beach retreats off the coast of Taha’a (Motu Mahana) and in Bora Bora. Discover their extraordinary value in luxury cruising.
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Paul Gauguin Cruises offers small luxury cruises to idyllic destinations in Tahiti, French Polynesia, Fiji, and the South Pacific. Designed specifically to sail French Polynesia’s lagoons, the renowned m/s Paul Gauguin is the highest-rated and longest continually sailing luxury ship in the South Pacific. No other luxury vessel in history has offered this level of single-destination focus and expertise on a year-round basis for such an extended period of time.
Paul Gauguin Cruises is known for exceptional service that is distinguished by Polynesian hospitality and by one of the highest crew-to-guest ratios at sea. Their small luxury cruises feature spacious ocean view accommodations including balconies in select stateroom categories, gourmet dining inspired by one of the top chefs in Paris, a lavish spa with signature treatments, expansive deck space and pool, a fitness center, a boutique, and a lounge with live entertainment. The Gauguin also offers a water sports marina for kayaking, paddle boarding, and PADI SCUBA diving programs. Exclusive to Paul Gauguin Cruises, is their private beach retreats off the coast of Taha’a (Motu Mahana) and in Bora Bora. Discover their extraordinary value in luxury cruising.
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PAPEETE - TAHITI NUI
Papeete on Tahiti, the largest of the group of islands in the South Pacific. Tahiti, is divided into two parts: the big island Tahiti Nui, and the smaller island Tahiti Iti. Papeete is the capital and economic hub of French Polynesia. It has a busy port, a downtown market which which sells local produce, fish and handicrafts, the Robert Wan Pearl Museum and a red spire tops the 19th-century Notre Dame Cathedral. French is the main language and many locals speak broken English and can make themselves understood.
Papeete on Tahiti, the largest of the group of islands in the South Pacific. Tahiti, is divided into two parts: the big island Tahiti Nui, and the smaller island Tahiti Iti. Papeete is the capital and economic hub of French Polynesia. It has a busy port, a downtown market which which sells local produce, fish and handicrafts, the Robert Wan Pearl Museum and a red spire tops the 19th-century Notre Dame Cathedral. French is the main language and many locals speak broken English and can make themselves understood.
VAIRAO - TAHITI ITI
Vairao, is a small port town on the southwest coast of Tahiti Iti. The pictures show, we were traditionally welcomed and treated to local customs, history, art, food, music and dancing. Tahiti Iti, renowned for its exceptional surfing, hosts one of the biggest international surfing competitions in the world.
Vairao, is a small port town on the southwest coast of Tahiti Iti. The pictures show, we were traditionally welcomed and treated to local customs, history, art, food, music and dancing. Tahiti Iti, renowned for its exceptional surfing, hosts one of the biggest international surfing competitions in the world.
HUAHINE
Called The Graden Island, Huahine is an immense tropical jungle thriving with coconut plantations, vanilla orchids, banana groves, breadfruit trees and watermelon fields. Beyond its lush landscapes and bright blooms, Huahine is also a culturally preserved sanctuary with sacred temples hidden throughout dense vegetation. This island will leave you spellbound.
Called The Graden Island, Huahine is an immense tropical jungle thriving with coconut plantations, vanilla orchids, banana groves, breadfruit trees and watermelon fields. Beyond its lush landscapes and bright blooms, Huahine is also a culturally preserved sanctuary with sacred temples hidden throughout dense vegetation. This island will leave you spellbound.
TAHA'A
Life slows on the island of Taha’a. A quiet island, it will sweep you away into the traditional, tranquil life of the Tahitians. The flower-shaped island’s simple beauty comes in soft mountains, surrounded by tiny motu with bright, white-sand beaches. Vanilla-scented air wafts on breezes that flow down the hillsides from numerous vanilla farms, and these soft aromas ride the ocean breezes announcing the soul of the island. l
Life slows on the island of Taha’a. A quiet island, it will sweep you away into the traditional, tranquil life of the Tahitians. The flower-shaped island’s simple beauty comes in soft mountains, surrounded by tiny motu with bright, white-sand beaches. Vanilla-scented air wafts on breezes that flow down the hillsides from numerous vanilla farms, and these soft aromas ride the ocean breezes announcing the soul of the island. l
BORA BORA
The Jewel of the South Seas, Bora Bora is one of the most celebrated islands in the South Pacific and one of the few places on earth one hopes to witness in your lifetime. Surrounded by incredible beauty, sand-fringed motus (islands), a turquoise lagoon protected by a coral reef, fantastic scuba diving and a popular luxury resort destination with guest bungalows perched over crystal water on stilts. Here a hi-lite of our cruise was snorkeling and swimming with sharks and sting rays. At the island's center rises Mt. Otemanu, a landmark dormant volcano.
The Jewel of the South Seas, Bora Bora is one of the most celebrated islands in the South Pacific and one of the few places on earth one hopes to witness in your lifetime. Surrounded by incredible beauty, sand-fringed motus (islands), a turquoise lagoon protected by a coral reef, fantastic scuba diving and a popular luxury resort destination with guest bungalows perched over crystal water on stilts. Here a hi-lite of our cruise was snorkeling and swimming with sharks and sting rays. At the island's center rises Mt. Otemanu, a landmark dormant volcano.
MOOREA
Just 12 miles northwest of Tahiti by ferry lies an utterly stunning island and chances are, you've never heard of it. Moortea's crystal clear turquoise waters shine brightly against emerald green cliffs. This volcanic island is surrounded by a beautiful bright blue lagoon. Snorkeling in the protected Lagoonarium de Moorea, we experienced vibrant coral reefs and again swam with sharks, sting rays and colorful varieties of beautiful fish. We rented a car and spent a fantastic day on this gorgeous place, rated as one of the world's best islands by Conde Nast Traveler.
Just 12 miles northwest of Tahiti by ferry lies an utterly stunning island and chances are, you've never heard of it. Moortea's crystal clear turquoise waters shine brightly against emerald green cliffs. This volcanic island is surrounded by a beautiful bright blue lagoon. Snorkeling in the protected Lagoonarium de Moorea, we experienced vibrant coral reefs and again swam with sharks, sting rays and colorful varieties of beautiful fish. We rented a car and spent a fantastic day on this gorgeous place, rated as one of the world's best islands by Conde Nast Traveler.
