Paul Gauguin Cruises operates the longest continually-sailing luxury cruise ship in the South Pacific, the Paul Gauguin. No other ship has offered such single-destination focus year-round. 

What’s new

A new itinerary, with sailings on February 6 (7 nights) and December 3 (11 nights) is “Tahiti, the Society Islands & Tuamotus,” a unique route with visits to two Polynesian archipelagos. Round trip from Papeete, Tahiti, ports of call include Huahine, Society Islands; Fakarava, Tuamotus; Rangroa and Taha’a (Motu Mahan), Bora Bora and Moorea in the Society Islands. Fares include roundtrip airfare from Los Angeles.

For kids

Roger Paperno / Courtesy of Paul Gauguin CruisesThe Paul Gauguin's staff introduces young travelers to the natural wonders of French Polynesia through a hands-on learning program designed by explorer Jean-Michel Cousteau.

Ambassadors of the Environment Youth Program, created by explorer and environmentalist Jean-Michel Cousteau and his Oceans Futures Society. The program is designed to introduce cruisers ages 9-17 to the natural wonders of French Polynesia with hands-on experiences like hiking, exploring coral reefs and rainforest trails, and visiting marae (ancient Polynesian temples). They’ll learn how black pearls and vanilla are cultivated, how volcanic islands become coral atolls, and how to paddle an outrigger canoe. Parents are encouraged to join children on eco-excursions and other activities aboard and ashore. 

In this series

• Family Cruise Guide (main article)
• Family cruises on Regent Seven Seas (next article)

Your take

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