--- type: cruise schema_type: TouristTrip id: 05b2925b-1d4f-478a-a440-3ebead562fe6 slug: 2220763 voyage_code: None cruise_line: Paul Gauguin Cruises ship: M/S Paul Gauguin departure_date: return_date: nights: 14 embarkation_port: Tahiti, Society Islands disembarkation_port: Tahiti, Society Islands starting_price_usd: None bookable: false last_updated: 2026-05-05T09:05:14Z --- # Marquesas, Tuamotus & Society Islands Tahiti, Society Islands - Tahiti, Society Islands > Paul Gauguin Cruises · M/S Paul Gauguin · May 8 – 22, 2027   (14 nights) ## Quick Facts | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | **Cruise Line** | Paul Gauguin Cruises | | **Ship** | M/S Paul Gauguin | | **Duration** | 14 nights | | **Departure Date** | N/A | | **Return Date** | N/A | | **Embarkation Port** | Tahiti, Society Islands | | **Disembarkation Port** | Tahiti, Society Islands | | **Starting Price** | N/A USD per person | | **Voyage Code** | None | ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Tahiti, Society Islands **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM ### Day 2: Rangiroa **Arrives:** 08:30 AM · **Departs:** 04:00 PM Rangiroa is the largest atoll of the Tuamotu Archipelago, which comprises 78 coral atolls scattered over several hundred miles of the eastern Pacific Ocean. Life on these remote atolls is simple, quiet and peaceful. In the small villages, the visitor can discover the true flavor of the Tuamotu, often participating in the daily activities of the Paumotu people. The interior lagoons are a haven for black pearl farms, fish breeding farms, snorkeling and scuba diving. ### Day 3: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 4: Atuona, Hiva Oa **Arrives:** 01:00 PM · **Departs:** 08:00 PM Hiva Oa is one of the islands discovered and named by Mendana in 1595. The main town is Atuona on the southern shore within Traitors Bay. Above the steady rumble of the Pacific surge, the sharply sculpted mountains of Hiva Oa hide their summits in the mists of rain-filled clouds. The largest and most fertile island in the southern group of the Marquesas, Hiva Oa has deep valleys, lush plateaus and thickly wooded forests. Atuona is a favorite port of call for yachts. ### Day 5: Omoa, Fatu Hiva **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 04:00 PM Omoa Village The village of Omoa is the administrative center of Fatu Hiva. Here, you will find a pretty church and the Musée Grelet, a small private museum founded by a 19th-century Swiss immigrant to this island. Exhibits include war clubs and spears, adzes, tikis, stone pestles, and carved-wood koka’a bowls. Fatu Hiva is renowned for its handicrafts, especially tapa (decorated beaten bark cloth). During your stay, you may see artists at work on tapa and other crafts, including hand-paint... ### Day 6: Hapatoni, Tahuata, Marquesas Islands **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 10:30 PM ### Day 7: Taiohae (Nuku Hiva) **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM Taiohae is a pleasant village bordering the sea. It is the administrative, economic, educational and health center of the Marquesas Islands. Here are the French and Territorial administrators, the government buildings, gendarmerie, post office, general hospital, town hall, Air Tahiti office, banks, schools, well-stocked stores and shops. It lies on the south coast at the head of the Bay of Taiohae whose entrance is guarded by two rocks called “Les Sentinelles.” ### Day 8: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 9: Fakarava **Arrives:** 09:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM Fakarava is an atoll in the west of the Tuamotu group in French Polynesia. It is the second largest of the Tuamotu atolls. Fakarava's main village is called Rotoava.The first recorded European to arrive to Fakarava Atoll was Russian oceanic explorer Fabian Gottlieb von Bellingshausen in 1820 on the ships Vostok and Mirni. He originally named this atoll “Wittgenstein.” ### Day 10: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 11: Bora Bora **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 10:30 PM Bora Bora lies 150 miles northwest of Tahiti in the Society Islands. The main island, home to 4,225 inhabitants, is in the center of a multicolored lagoon, surrounded by offshore “motu” islets inside a protective coral necklace. Its lagoon is world-famous for its beauty. A partially paved road circles the island, passing colorful villages, archeological sites, and old Army bunkers and cannons left over from WWII, when 5,000 American GIs made a “friendly invasion.” ### Day 12: Taha’a (Motu Mahana) **Arrives:** 07:30 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM Enclosed in a common lagoon with Raiatea and accessible only by boat, Taha’a produces about 80% of all vanilla in French Polynesia. Taha’a is the only island in the Society Islands that can be completely circled by ship inside the protected lagoon. With its many deep bays and deserted motu, Taha’a is an ideal island to escape. With only a handful of guest houses and small hotels, Taha’a is slowly awakening to tourism and yet maintains an authentic flavor of Polynesia. Enjoy a beachsid... ### Day 13: Huahine **Arrives:** 07:30 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM One of the most picturesque and geographically diverse islands in the Society Group, enclosed in a single lagoon, it covers 75 square miles. Huahine is located 109 miles northwest of Papeete. The highest point on the island, Mt. Turi, reaches 2,200 feet and is located on Huahine Nui. Mt. Tavaiura in the Fitii Peninsula looks like a women's face, leading to her chest and her round belly, hence one of the interpretation for Huahine's original name (pregnant woman). ### Day 14: Moorea **Arrives:** 07:30 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM Moorea, often likened to James Michener's mythical island of Bali Hai, is only 11 miles from Tahiti. Many visitors say it is worth the visit just to see Moorea's spectacular bays. The volcanic peaks, reflected in the waters of Cook's Bay and Opunohu Bay, rise like a shark's jaw from the island's base. Sharks sighting on nearly every dive makes this island a popular diving destination. At times a tuna will come by or dolphins will be heard clicking just out of sight. ### Day 15: Tahiti, Society Islands **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ## Pricing Prices shown are per person based on double occupancy in USD. | Cabin Type | Starting Price | |------------|----------------| | Pricing | Contact for latest fares | ## Ship Information ### M/S Paul Gauguin Designed specifically to glide through the shallow seas of the South Pacific, The Gauguin is the flagship of Paul Gauguin Cruises and a small-ship cruiser’s dream. She delivers travelers to intimate ports inaccessible to larger cruise ships, all the while providing an onboard experience that is nothing short of luxurious. Guests aboard our luxury cruises enjoy spacious suites and staterooms (more than 70% with private balconies), an onboard watersports marina, three dining venues, an extensive spa, and five-star service. Life onboard also reflects the beauty and rich cultural heritage of the islands she calls upon, with a warm, friendly feel, informal setting, and even a beloved troupe of Gauguines and Gauguins—local Tahitians who serve as cruise staff, entertainers, and storytellers. #### Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Passenger Capacity | 332 | | Crew | 217 | | Gross Tonnage | 19,200.0 | | Length | 504.0 ft | | Total Cabins | 0 | ## Onboard Amenities ### Entertainment - **Piano Bar**: You're invited to grab a drink at the Piano Bar and enjoy nightly musical entertainment. - **Local Entertainment**: In addition to Les Gauguins & Les Gauguines, on every voyage we invite local performers onboard to entertain you. Don’t miss an evening spent with loc... - **Le Grand Salon**: When the sun goes down at sea, Le Grand Salon comes alive with spectacular performances. Every night brings something different, whether it’s Les Gaug... - **La Palette**: This versatile lounge offers morning snacks, serves as the backdrop for special events, hosts Polynesian activities led by Les Gauguines, and is the p... - **Crew Show**: The crew members onboard The Gauguin are certainly experts at providing first-class service to our guests, but they also boast many other talents that... ### Food and Drink - **Wine Program**: Paul Gauguin Cruises serves complimentary wines in each dining venue, lounge, and bar which are selected by our wine sommeliers. Additionally, The Gau... - **L’Etoile**: Our exquisite main dining room is dressed to impress with perfectly appointed décor, fine table linens, and delicate china. Join us every evening for ... - **Le Grill**: When your day’s plans call for a more casual dining experience, join us at Le Grill, located by the pool and offering a buffet breakfast, grilled lunc... - **La Veranda**: Dine al fresco or enjoy wraparound ocean views from the dining room of La Veranda, where we offer an ever-changing selection of buffet breakfast and l... ### Fitness - **Fitness Center**: Our convenient fitness center is outfitted with the latest fitness equipment, including Lifecycles, treadmills, stair climbers, and weight machines. O... ### Recreational - **SCUBA Diving Excursions**: If you’ve always wanted to try SCUBA diving, your cruise on The Gauguin is the perfect opportunity. Our onboard marina offers diving excursions for al... - **La Boutique**: Just steps from your stateroom, find the perfect memento of your South Pacific cruise, like genuine Tahitian black pearl jewelry exclusively designed ... ### Relaxation - **Watersports 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... - **Algotherm Spa**: With its unrivaled approach to beauty and rejuvenation, the spa onboard The Gauguin combines the art of gentle pampering with services that are unique... - **Fun in the Sun**: You’ll also have plenty of time to enjoy the South Pacific sunshine on our pool deck. Take a refreshing dip in the water or perhaps grab the drink of ... ## Ports of Call ### Tahiti, Society Islands *Coordinates: -17.6509, -149.426* ### Rangiroa *Coordinates: -15.0917, -147.492* Rangiroa is the largest atoll of the Tuamotu Archipelago, which comprises 78 coral atolls scattered over several hundred miles of the eastern Pacific Ocean. Life on these remote atolls is simple, quiet and peaceful. In the small villages, the visitor can discover the true flavor of the Tuamotu, often participating in the daily activities of the Paumotu people. The interior lagoons are a haven for ... ### Atuona, Hiva Oa *Coordinates: -9.79673, -139.032* Hiva Oa is one of the islands discovered and named by Mendana in 1595. The main town is Atuona on the southern shore within Traitors Bay. Above the steady rumble of the Pacific surge, the sharply sculpted mountains of Hiva Oa hide their summits in the mists of rain-filled clouds. The largest and most fertile island in the southern group of the Marquesas, Hiva Oa has deep valleys, lush plateaus and... ### Omoa, Fatu Hiva *Coordinates: -10.4833, -138.65* Omoa Village The village of Omoa is the administrative center of Fatu Hiva. Here, you will find a pretty church and the Musée Grelet, a small private museum founded by a 19th-century Swiss immigrant to this island. Exhibits include war clubs and spears, adzes, tikis, stone pestles, and carved-wood koka’a bowls. Fatu Hiva is renowned for its handicrafts, especially tapa (decorated beaten bark ... ### Hapatoni, Tahuata, Marquesas Islands *Coordinates: -9.95167, -139.092* ### Taiohae (Nuku Hiva) *Coordinates: -8.9297, -140.073* Taiohae is a pleasant village bordering the sea. It is the administrative, economic, educational and health center of the Marquesas Islands. Here are the French and Territorial administrators, the government buildings, gendarmerie, post office, general hospital, town hall, Air Tahiti office, banks, schools, well-stocked stores and shops. It lies on the south coast at the head of the Bay of Taiohae... ### Fakarava *Coordinates: -16.1709, -145.572* Fakarava is an atoll in the west of the Tuamotu group in French Polynesia. It is the second largest of the Tuamotu atolls. Fakarava's main village is called Rotoava.The first recorded European to arrive to Fakarava Atoll was Russian oceanic explorer Fabian Gottlieb von Bellingshausen in 1820 on the ships Vostok and Mirni. He originally named this atoll “Wittgenstein.” ### Bora Bora *Coordinates: -16.5004, -151.741* Bora Bora lies 150 miles northwest of Tahiti in the Society Islands. The main island, home to 4,225 inhabitants, is in the center of a multicolored lagoon, surrounded by offshore “motu” islets inside a protective coral necklace. Its lagoon is world-famous for its beauty. A partially paved road circles the island, passing colorful villages, archeological sites, and old Army bunkers and cannons ... ### Taha’a (Motu Mahana) *Coordinates: -16.6095, -151.502* Enclosed in a common lagoon with Raiatea and accessible only by boat, Taha’a produces about 80% of all vanilla in French Polynesia. Taha’a is the only island in the Society Islands that can be completely circled by ship inside the protected lagoon. With its many deep bays and deserted motu, Taha’a is an ideal island to escape. With only a handful of guest houses and small hotels, Taha’a is... ### Huahine *Coordinates: -16.7112, -151.034* One of the most picturesque and geographically diverse islands in the Society Group, enclosed in a single lagoon, it covers 75 square miles. Huahine is located 109 miles northwest of Papeete. The highest point on the island, Mt. Turi, reaches 2,200 feet and is located on Huahine Nui. Mt. Tavaiura in the Fitii Peninsula looks like a women's face, leading to her chest and her round belly, hence one ... ### Moorea *Coordinates: -17.5263, -149.818* Moorea, often likened to James Michener's mythical island of Bali Hai, is only 11 miles from Tahiti. Many visitors say it is worth the visit just to see Moorea's spectacular bays. The volcanic peaks, reflected in the waters of Cook's Bay and Opunohu Bay, rise like a shark's jaw from the island's base. Sharks sighting on nearly every dive makes this island a popular diving destination. 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