Le Paul Gauguin
Le Paul Gauguin is an elegant luxury vessel, specially designed for navigation in Polynesian waters. Its shallow draft allows it to get in close to shallow lagoons and isolated islands, maximising stopover time.
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1 | Saturday, December 21, 2024 | Papeete, French Polynesia | Embark | 6:30 PM |
The city of Papeete (Tahitian Pape'ete; pop. 27,000) is the capital of Tahiti, the largest of the French Polynesian Islands. With its pleasant warm tropical climate, city-lovers will enjoy Papeete's chic shops, specialist stores and boutiques, together with the lively mix of French, Polynesian, and Chinese cultures. Read more about Papeete, French Polynesia |
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2 | Sunday, December 22, 2024 | At Sea | ||
3 | Monday, December 23, 2024 | Fakarava, Tuamotu Islands | ||
4 | Tuesday, December 24, 2024 | At Sea | ||
5 | Wednesday, December 25, 2024 | Fatu Hiva, French Polynesia | 8:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
Fatu Hiva - aka Fatu Iva - is the southernmost and most isolated of the inhabited Marquesas Island in French Polynesia. Fatu Hiva is the island of superlatives: the furthest south, the wettest, the lushest, the most isolated, and the most authentic. Hanavave Bay on Fatu Hiva is one of the most beautiful bays in the world, and it is surprising that it has been able to remain an untouched paradise. Read more about Fatu Hiva, French Polynesia |
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6 | Thursday, December 26, 2024 | Hiva Oa, French Polynesia | 8:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
Hiva Oa is the largest island of the southern Marquesas group, 1400 km NE of Tahiti. Its population is around 2200. Hiva Oa means “long ridgepole,” likely so named because of its long central ridge. Read more about Hiva Oa, French Polynesia |
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7 | Friday, December 27, 2024 | Tahuata, French Polynesia | 12:01 AM | 6:00 PM |
Tahuata is the smallest of the inhabited Marquesas Islands in French Polynesia in the Pacific Ocean. Situated 1400 km to the NE of Tahiti, the jagged island rises to a height of 1050 m. Isolated without an airfield, the 700 or so inhabitants are reached by boat from nearby Hiva Oa. Read more about Tahuata, French Polynesia |
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8 | Saturday, December 28, 2024 | Nuku Hiva, French Polynesia | 8:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
Nuku Hiva is the largest of the Marquesas Islands in French Polynesia, an overseas territory of France. The Marquises lie 1400 km NE of Tahiti. The island is about 25 km across, with a high inland plateau and the highest peak Tekao at 1224 m. Read more about Nuku Hiva, French Polynesia |
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9 | Sunday, December 29, 2024 | At Sea | ||
10 | Monday, December 30, 2024 | At Sea | ||
11 | Tuesday, December 31, 2024 | Huahine, French Polynesia | 8:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
Huahine is an island located among the Society Islands, and is arguably the most picturesque island in all of French Polynesia. It actually consists of two islands, Huahine-Nui (big) and Huahine Iti (little) interconnected by a bridge. With steep mountains descending into protected bays of azure blue and emerald green colours, the island is also one of the more geographically diverse of the Society Group. Read more about Huahine, French Polynesia |
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12 | Wednesday, January 1, 2025 | Bora Bora, Society Islands | ||
13 | Thursday, January 2, 2025 | Bora Bora, French Polynesia | 12:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
Bora Bora is an island in the Leeward group of the Society Islands of French Polynesia. The mysteries and romance associated with the words Bora Bora bring an almost mystical presence to the island; it is arguably the most famous island in the world. Part of the allure has to be its almost unbelievable beauty. Read more about Bora Bora, French Polynesia |
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14 | Friday, January 3, 2025 | Moorea, French Polynesia | 8:00 AM | 4:30 PM |
Mo'orea is French Polynesia's second-most popular tourist attraction after Tahiti. Located a mere seven kilometres west of the island of Tahiti, Mo'orea is distinctive for its jagged peaks cloaked with lush greenery, its white and black sand beaches that are among the finest in the world.The island is encircled by a lagoon of translucent green, fringed by the deep blue of the ocean and light blue sky. Then there are the fascinating threads of waterfalls that tumble down fern-softened cliffs, all of which sets one in awe of the majesty of nature. Read more about Moorea, French Polynesia |
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14 | Friday, January 3, 2025 | Papeete, French Polynesia | 7:30 PM | 11:59 PM |
The city of Papeete (Tahitian Pape'ete; pop. 27,000) is the capital of Tahiti, the largest of the French Polynesian Islands. With its pleasant warm tropical climate, city-lovers will enjoy Papeete's chic shops, specialist stores and boutiques, together with the lively mix of French, Polynesian, and Chinese cultures. Read more about Papeete, French Polynesia |
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15 | Saturday, January 4, 2025 | Papeete, French Polynesia | 12:00 AM | Disembark |
The city of Papeete (Tahitian Pape'ete; pop. 27,000) is the capital of Tahiti, the largest of the French Polynesian Islands. With its pleasant warm tropical climate, city-lovers will enjoy Papeete's chic shops, specialist stores and boutiques, together with the lively mix of French, Polynesian, and Chinese cultures. Read more about Papeete, French Polynesia |
OS2, OS1, GS
Capacity: up to 3 people. Size: 42msup2; cabin, 7msup2; veranda, bath, free Wi-Fi internet access, dressing area, and butler service included.
CC, A
Size: 38 msup2; + Balcony 6 msup2;. Features: Balcony Suite created from staterooms 755 to 762 that have interconnecting doors allowing two staterooms to convert into a suite. Staterooms 756, 757, 760 and 761 may be configured as a living space or a room with two single (twin) beds (that can also be converted to a queen bed if desired), to accommodate a third and fourth guest. Suite boasts two bathrooms each with a combined bathtub and shower.
D, C, B
Capacity: up to 3 people. Size: 20msup2; cabin, 3msup2; balcony.
F, E
Capacity: 2 to 3 passengers. Size: 19msup2; cabin with external views.
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Cruiseline: Ponant Cruises Ship: Le Paul Gauguin Departure: Saturday, December 21, 2024 Nights: 14 nights Departs: Papeete Returns: Papeete
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