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Bucket List Trip July 11-18, 2026

World’s Best Luxury Tahiti, French Polynesia, Fiji and South Pacific Cruises

Join us for an unforgettable journey through the breathtaking Society Islands of French Polynesia, sailing roundtrip from Tahiti aboard the newly refurbished m/s Paul Gauguin. This luxurious 7-night cruise offers a seamless blend of relaxation, culture, and adventure across some of the most beautiful islands in the world.

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DAY 1 – PAPEETE, TAHITI

The largest of French Polynesia's 118 islands, Tahiti and its capital

city of Papeete is where your journey begins

DAY 2 – HUAHINE

The "Garden Isle" uncovers some of the best-preserved

archaeological sites in French Polynesia

DAY 3 – RAIATEA

Home to the UNESCO-listed Marae Taputapuatea archaeological

site, verdant mountains, and tranquil lagoons

DAY 4 – TAHA'A & MOTU MAHANA

Explore Motu Mahana, our own private islet, or visit a vanilla

plantation and pearl farm where you can purchase Tahitian

cultured pearls

DAYS 5 & 6 – BORA BORA (Overnight)

Two full days to explore land and lagoon with Mount Otumanu as

the picture perfect backdrop

DAY 7 – MOOREA

Learn about Polynesian culture with our hosts, Le Gauguines

DAY 8 – PAPEETE, TAHITI

Disembarkation; ask about options to extend your stay

Accommodations 

Prices per person: 

$14,070- Owner's Suite (only 2 available)

$10,750- Veranda Stateroom A 

$7820-Veranda Stateroom B

$6330-C Balcony Stateroom*

$6250- D Balcony Stateroom 

$4890-Window Stateroom*

$4230-Porthole Stateroom - 4 left 

No Single Supplement (1 person is allowed in a cabin without an additional fee)

🛏️ Accommodations

  • Spacious oceanview staterooms and suites (many with private balconies).

  • Elegant Polynesian-inspired decor.

  • Butler service in suites (for certain categories).

🍽️ Dining

  • All meals in multiple onboard restaurants with open seating.

  • Fine dining curated by renowned chefs, often with French and Polynesian influences.

  • 24-hour room service.

🍷 Beverages

  • All beverages including wine, spirits, beer, soft drinks, bottled water, and specialty coffees.

  • Premium brands included (no drink package needed).

🌴 Excursions & Activities

  • Access to Motu Mahana, Paul Gauguin Cruises' private islet off the coast of Taha’a, featuring a beach barbecue and full bar service.

  • Use of private beach in Bora Bora.

  • Select complimentary shore excursions, with additional premium excursions available.

  • Water sports equipment like paddleboards, kayaks, and snorkeling gear (from the marina platform).

🧘 Onboard Enrichment & Entertainment

  • Cultural lectures, local entertainment, Polynesian music and dance shows.

  • Local Tahitian hosts (“Les Gauguines”) onboard to provide cultural immersion.

  • Cooking demonstrations, craft classes, and more.

🧴 Wellness

  • Access to the fitness center.

  • Pool and hot tub.

  • Spa services available at an extra cost (Algotherm Spa).

📶 Other Inclusions

  • All onboard gratuities.

  • Free Wi-Fi in suites; standard internet is available throughout the ship (sometimes included, depending on the offer or suite level).

What is included in the Cruise 

The Ship

m/s Paul Guaguin

SHIP STATISTICS

Capacity: 330 guests

Crew: 217/International 

Crew-to-Guest Ratio: 1:1.5, one of the highest on any luxury cruise ship.

165 Staterooms and Suites 

Spa

3 Restaurants 

Watersport's Marina

Our specially designed watersports platform turns the ship into your headquarters for all kinds of adventures on the water. It’s as easy as descending to sea level and hopping aboard a paddleboard or launching a kayak.

Our watersports equipment is also available when we call upon our private beaches. Plus, if you plan on snorkeling in multiple ports, you’re welcome to check out snorkeling gear from the marina for the duration of your cruise.

Private Island -Motu Mahana

Just offshore lies Motu Mahana, Paul Gauguin Cruises’ private South Seas island, where you’ll spend a day (or maybe two, depending on your itinerary) doing exactly as you please.

There’s no end to the indulgences of our private island paradise. Go for a swim in the warm waters. Snorkel with colorful tropical fish among the green and purple blooms of coral. Or paddle out farther in one of the kayaks that have been brought to shore from The Gauguin’s watersports marina.

Ashore, you might engage in a game of volleyball or watch as your hosts, Les Gauguines and Les Gauguins, demonstrate how to open a coconut or tie a pareo. Perhaps you’ll treat yourself to an overwater massage. And when the time comes for refreshments, delight in a sumptuous barbecue feast—complete with cocktails from our floating bar.

What is not included

1. Optional Shore Excursions

While access to private beaches like Motu Mahana and a motu off the coast of Bora Bora is included, most other shore excursions—such as cultural tours, diving, ATV rides, and flightseeing—incur additional fees.

2. Spa and Wellness Services

Treatments at the onboard Algotherm Spa, including massages and facials, are available for an extra charge.

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3. Premium Beverages

While a selection of wines, spirits, and beers is included, certain premium liquors, specialty wines, and specific Cognacs may incur additional charges.

4. Pre-and Post-Cruise Hotel and Flight Packages

Accommodations and flights before or after the cruise, such as stays at the InterContinental Tahiti Resort & Spa, are not included unless part of a specific package. These may cover transfers and meals but often exclude breakfasts and personal expenses.

Optional LAX-PPT Pre and Post Air, Hotel, and Transfer Package

The optional air, hotel, and transfer package aboard the m/s Paul Gauguin is based on economy class service, standard hotel room accommodation and group transfers. Airline tickets must be issued in the traveler’s name as it appears on his or her passport. Passports must be valid for 6 months beyond the final date of travel. PGC reserves the right to change air flights or complimentary hotel overnights. PGC also reserves the right to select the carrier, routing, and class of service on air packages and hotel accommodations. Preliminary flight schedules will be available 120 days prior to departure. Final flight schedule will be included with final cruise documents. Airline seat assignments may be requested through PGC; however, seats cannot be guaranteed and are subject to change under the terms of air carrier. Once ticketed, guests may purchase “a la carte seating” through Air Tahiti Nui for preferred seats. Please contact Air Tahiti Nui reservation department up to 72 hours before your flight or on their website up to 36 hours before your flight. Please contact PGC to add Air Tahiti Nui frequent flyer numbers to air records as well as Global Entry Membership Numbers. At time of final payment, 90 days prior to sailing, all air records must be finalized with: traveler’s name as it appears on his or her passport, date of birth, and gender. Our optional Pre and Post air, hotel, and transfer packages require we issue airline tickets 75 days prior to the travel date. In the event PGC does not have this information at the time of final payment (90 days before departure), guests could be liable for obtaining their own flight arrangements and subsequently be responsible for the cost of their air travel, hotel and transfer arrangements. Tahiti hotels offered in conjunction with our air, hotel, and transfer package may include the following: InterContinental Resort Tahiti, Hilton Tahiti, and the Tahiti Pearl Resort or similar. All included hotel accommodations are assigned at the discretion of Paul Gauguin Cruises.

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Air Deviations

Deviations from our standard Pre/Post air, hotel, and transfer package are not available. If a guest purchases a Pre or Post hotel package for additional days, we can provide "a la carte" flight selections, subject to airline and hotel terms and conditions.

Deposit and Final Payment

To secure your reservation, a deposit of 25% of the per-person fare is required within 72 hours of booking. Final payment must be received by PGC 90 days prior to your travel date. For bookings made between 89 to 30 days before sailing, payment is due within 48 hours. If you book 29 days or less before sailing, full payment is required at the of booking. PGC reserves the right to cancel any booking not fully paid by the final payment due date. Payments can be  credit cards such as American Express, Visa, or MasterCard. 

Paul Gauguin Cancellation Policy 

Cancellation Policy: Deposited reservations canceled will be subject to the following charges:

  •  Within 15 days of booking: no fee (Paul Gauguin) $100 per person fee from Cedar Park Travel

  •  365+ days prior to departure date: $250 per person

  • 364 to 211 days prior to departure date: 10% of full fare per person

  • 210 to 91 days prior to departure date: 25% of full fare per person

  • From 90 days prior to departure date: 100% penalty

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