Marquesas, The Tuamotus & Society Islands on m/s Paul Gauguin

PAUL GAUGUIN Cruises is offering an exceptional 15-day voyage leaving from Tahiti to discover the gems of the Society Islands, including extraordinary landscapes and enchanting historical and cultural treasures.
You will be captivated by the resolutely Polynesian ambiance that prevails aboard the Paul Gauguin: a ship with a relaxed and international atmosphere, especially designed for sailing in these shallow turquoise waters.
The Paul Gauguin will stop at the heart of the Tuamotu Islands to explore the marvellous depths of the atoll of Fakarava, a UNESCO-classified nature reserve.
Discover the unique charms of the Marquesas Islands, a UNESCO-classified. The singer-songwriter Jacques Brel sang about the Marquesas Islands and the painter Paul Gauguin was inspired by these islands which stand like dark green fortresses surrounded by the indigo blue of the Pacific. Here, you will find neither lagoons nor reefs. The archipelago’s charm lies in its wild beauty. In the heart of the dense forests of Nuku Hiva, droplets from the waterfalls dive off the vertiginous cliffs. As for the islands of Hiva Oa and Fatu Hiva, they still hide mysterious ancient petroglyphs.
In the Tuamotus, Rangiroa, a gigantic atoll with breathtaking underwater scenery, is most known for the cultivation of its famous black pearls. Be sure to try snorkelling in these natural aquariums where colourful fish, rays and friendly sharks can be found playing amid the reefs, or to explore the marvellous depths of the atoll of Fakarava.
In the Society Islands, you will be dazzled by the incomparable beauty of Huahine, by the turquoise waters of the motu Mahana, our private vanilla-scented little paradise, by the sumptuous lagoon of Bora Bora, with its distinctly recognisable volcanic silhouette, and by Moorea, with its hillside pineapple plantations and its verdant peaks overlooking the island.
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Paul Gauguin Cruises operates the highest-rated and longest continually-sailing cruise ship in the South Pacific, the renowned m/s Paul Gauguin, designed to explore the pristine lagoons of these islands, while our proud team of local Tahitians extend genuine Polynesian hospitality. Artful onboard features include luxurious, oceanview accommodations with balconies in select staterooms, gourmet dining, a lavish spa offering signature treatments, an expansive deck and outdoor pool, fitness center, a boutique, and a lounge with live entertainment introducing you to Polynesia’s vibrant cultures. The Gauguin also offers a watersports marina for kayaking, paddleboarding, and PADI SCUBA diving programs. Only with Paul Gauguin Cruises can you visit our private island of Motu Mahana (off the coast of Taha’a) where food, drink, and live music await.
In September 2019, Paul Gauguin Cruises joined PONANT’s family, the world leader of small ship cruising.

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Itinerary
Day | Port | Arrive | Depart |
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1 | Papeete, Tahiti Island | 6:30 PM | |
2 | Fakarava, Tuamotu Islands | 1:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
3 | At sea | ||
4 | Omoa, Fatu Hiva Island | 8:00 AM | 4:45 PM |
4 | Hanavave (Bay of Virgins), Fatu Hiva Island | 5:30 PM | 6:30 PM |
5 | Atuona, Marquesas Islands | 7:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
6 | Hapatoni, Tahuata Island | 7:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
7 | Taiohae, Nuku Hiva Island | 7:30 AM | 5:00 PM |
8 | At sea | ||
9 | Rangiroa, Tuamotu Islands | 11:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
10 | Huahine, Society Islands | 11:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
11 | Motu Mahana, Taha'a Island, Society Islands | 8:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
12 | Bora Bora, Society Islands | 7:00 AM | 11:59 PM |
13 | Bora Bora, Society Islands | :1 AM | 5:00 PM |
14 | Moorea Island | 7:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
14 | Papeete, Tahiti Island | 7:15 PM | |
15 | Papeete, Tahiti Island |