--- type: cruise schema_type: TouristTrip id: 4b2ff9be-c5f7-474f-9705-5ebe9236d4df slug: 2221726 voyage_code: PG290327-9 cruise_line: Ponant ship: Le Paul Gauguin departure_date: return_date: nights: 17 embarkation_port: Darwin, Australia disembarkation_port: Lautoka starting_price_usd: None bookable: false last_updated: 2026-05-05T04:33:51Z --- # Darwin - Lautoka, Viti Levu Island > Ponant · Le Paul Gauguin · Mar 29 – Apr 15, 2027   (17 nights) ## Quick Facts | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | **Cruise Line** | Ponant | | **Ship** | Le Paul Gauguin | | **Duration** | 17 nights | | **Departure Date** | N/A | | **Return Date** | N/A | | **Embarkation Port** | Darwin, Australia | | **Disembarkation Port** | Lautoka | | **Starting Price** | N/A USD per person | | **Voyage Code** | PG290327-9 | ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Darwin, Australia **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM Darwin is located in Australia’s Northern Territory which is also known as the “Top End”. It is the capital city and the most populated town of the Northern Territory. Darwin is a beautiful tropical city, a melting pot of people and cultures, over 50 different cultures live and work side by side that prides itself in its unique and friendly laid-back lifestyle. Come discover the town’s still recent history through its emblematic buildings such as the new Parliamant House opened in 1994, ... ### Day 2: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 3: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 4: Thursday Island, Australia **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Thursday Island, colloquially known as TI, or in the Kawrareg dialect, Waiben or Waibene, is an island of the Torres Strait Islands, an archipelago of at least 274 small islands in the Torres Strait. TI is located approximately 39 kilometres north of Cape York Peninsula in Far North Queensland, Australia. ### Day 5: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 6: Alotau (Papua New Guinea) **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Alotau is the capital of Milne Bay Province, in the south-east of Papua New Guinea. It is located on the northern shore of Milne Bay. The town is located within Alotau Urban LLG. Alotau is also the annual forum for Australian and Papua New Guinean ministers. ### Day 7: Samarai **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Samarai is an island and former administrative capital in Milne Bay Province, Papua New Guinea. The island is historically significant as the site of a trading port and stop-over between Australia and East Asia. ### Day 8: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 9: Honiara, Guadalcanal **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Honiara, on the island of Guadalcanal, is the capital city of the Solomon Islands. Its buzzing Central Market sells local produce and handicrafts. Traditional frescoes adorn the conical National Parliament building. The National Museum has WWII relics and cultural artifacts. The Botanical Gardens includes an orchid house. Outside the city, the waters of the Mataniko Falls thunder down a rocky cliff into a canyon. ### Day 10: Honiara, Guadalcanal **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Honiara, on the island of Guadalcanal, is the capital city of the Solomon Islands. Its buzzing Central Market sells local produce and handicrafts. Traditional frescoes adorn the conical National Parliament building. The National Museum has WWII relics and cultural artifacts. The Botanical Gardens includes an orchid house. Outside the city, the waters of the Mataniko Falls thunder down a rocky cliff into a canyon. ### Day 11: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 12: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 13: Espiritu Santo (Vanuatu) **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 14: Port Vila (Vanuatu) **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Port Vila is the harborside capital and main hub of Vanuatu, on Efate island. Its small downtown is home to colorful market stalls selling produce and local handicrafts. The National Museum of Vanuatu, inside the Vanuatu Cultural Centre, displays artifacts such as slit-gong drums and outrigger canoes. ### Day 15: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 16: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 17: Suva, Fiji **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Suva is the capital of the South Pacific island nation of Fiji. It's a city of broad avenues, lush parks and grand British colonial buildings, such as the Suva City Library. Suva's colorful, lively Municipal Market offers a range of local fruit and vegetables. Fiji Museum, set within the Victorian-era Thurston Gardens, contains examples of traditional canoes, war clubs and tattooing tools. ### Day 18: Lautoka **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Lautoka is the second largest city of Fiji. Located on the western side of the island of Viti Levu, 24 kilometres north of Nadi. Lying in the heart of Fiji's sugar cane growing region, it is known as the Sugar City. Lautoka is the gateway to Fiji’s “Sun coast” a land of abundant sunshine, azure skies and dramatic grass-covered peaks chequered with sugar-cane fields, rural villages and quaint market towns. ## Pricing Prices shown are per person based on double occupancy in USD. | Cabin Type | Starting Price | |------------|----------------| | Pricing | Contact for latest fares | ## Cabin Options ### Outside Cabins **Porthole Stateroom F – Deck 3** (Code: 8) In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms: One queen-size (160 x 200 cm) or two single beds (80 x 200 cm) A lounge area with sofa A bathroom with bath Two round portholes ## Ship Information ### Le Paul Gauguin The m/s Paul Gauguin was designed specifically to sail the shallow seas of Tahiti and French Polynesia, visiting small ports that larger ships can’t reach and effortlessly blending into the stunning natural beauty of the South Seas. She offers an extension of the informal, relaxing environment of the islands, coupled with five-star service, comfort and luxury. Spacious suites and staterooms (more than 70% with private balconies), an onboard watersports marina, a choice of three open-seating dining venues and an extensive spa are among her luxurious attributes. The atmosphere aboard ship radiates warmth, informality, and Polynesian flair. And our beloved troupe of Gauguines—a local Tahitian group who serve as cruise staff, entertainers and storytellers—add the unique personality of Tahiti to every cruise. #### Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Passenger Capacity | 332 | | Crew | 215 | | Gross Tonnage | 19,200.0 | | Length | 513.0 ft | | Total Cabins | 0 | ## Onboard Amenities ### Relaxation - **The marina**: Various nautical leisure activities, such as kayaking, paddle boarding or scuba diving, are available from the marina access point. - **The pool and pool bar**: With its water blending into the surrounding panoramas, the pool is perfect for a moment of relaxation in the sun. Its bar offers refreshments through... - **Reception**: In addition to the reception, Deck 4 also hosts the excursion and diving desk. - **Sun bar – Solarium**: Take advantage of Deck 9 to relax in the sun with a book and a cocktail, or watch the evening sunset. ### Food and Drink - **Aperitif and petit fours**: Aperitifs and petit fours are served on board the ship each day at 6 p.m. - **Afternoon tea**: "Tea time" is around 4 p.m., when delicious sweets, tea, coffee and cold drinks are served. - Enjoy the tranquillity of your stateroom and watch a fil... - **The piano bar**: With its calm atmosphere, the piano bar is ideal for a relax time at the reading nook or a board game accompanied by music. - **Lunch**: Enjoy a varied buffet on board, including grilled meats, salads and fresh tropical fruits at the Grill, or opt for a more refined setting at the Veran... - **L’Etoile**: L’Étoile serves a range of international cuisine and local dishes in an ambiance of refined elegance. Open for dinner only Capacity: 208 ### Recreational - **The spa and fitness room**: The Algotherm Dermo Ocean Spa offers a wide range of treatments and massages using marine cosmetics, as well as hairdressing services for moments of s... - **The Boutique**: Tahitian black pearl jewellery, fashionable clothing, beachwear, souvenirs, toiletries… The boutique offers a wide range of products to give as gifts ... - **The Grand Salon**: The spacious Grand Salon theatre is home to the sound of percussion and guitars, the traditional shows of Polynesian dancers and singers. ### Entertainment - **Go on an excursion**: Rich in extraordinary marine life, French Polynesia is full of treasures just waiting to be discovered. Explore the world below the waterline with our... - **Excursions**: A wide choice of excursions is offered depending on your itinerary and stopovers. Relax on a white sandy beach and enjoy a typical Polynesian day on t... - **On board**: You can choose to stay on board and indulge in a moment of relaxation or enrichment, including: - Attending a talk given by anthropologists, archaeolo... - **An evening of entertainment**: Let the Gauguines and Gauguins, your Polynesian hosts and hostesses, show you their vibrant culture with traditional dances and the lively music of th... ## Ports of Call ### Darwin, Australia *Coordinates: -12.4628, 130.842* Darwin is located in Australia’s Northern Territory which is also known as the “Top End”. It is the capital city and the most populated town of the Northern Territory. Darwin is a beautiful tropical city, a melting pot of people and cultures, over 50 different cultures live and work side by side that prides itself in its unique and friendly laid-back lifestyle. Come discover the town’s sti... ### Thursday Island, Australia *Coordinates: -10.5838, 142.221* Thursday Island, colloquially known as TI, or in the Kawrareg dialect, Waiben or Waibene, is an island of the Torres Strait Islands, an archipelago of at least 274 small islands in the Torres Strait. TI is located approximately 39 kilometres north of Cape York Peninsula in Far North Queensland, Australia. ### Alotau (Papua New Guinea) *Coordinates: -10.3177, 150.46* Alotau is the capital of Milne Bay Province, in the south-east of Papua New Guinea. It is located on the northern shore of Milne Bay. The town is located within Alotau Urban LLG. Alotau is also the annual forum for Australian and Papua New Guinean ministers. ### Samarai *Coordinates: -10.5831, 150.655* Samarai is an island and former administrative capital in Milne Bay Province, Papua New Guinea. The island is historically significant as the site of a trading port and stop-over between Australia and East Asia. ### Honiara, Guadalcanal *Coordinates: -9.43333, 159.95* Honiara, on the island of Guadalcanal, is the capital city of the Solomon Islands. Its buzzing Central Market sells local produce and handicrafts. Traditional frescoes adorn the conical National Parliament building. The National Museum has WWII relics and cultural artifacts. The Botanical Gardens includes an orchid house. Outside the city, the waters of the Mataniko Falls thunder down a rocky clif... ### Espiritu Santo (Vanuatu) *Coordinates: -15.484, 166.918* ### Port Vila (Vanuatu) *Coordinates: -17.7404, 168.321* Port Vila is the harborside capital and main hub of Vanuatu, on Efate island. Its small downtown is home to colorful market stalls selling produce and local handicrafts. The National Museum of Vanuatu, inside the Vanuatu Cultural Centre, displays artifacts such as slit-gong drums and outrigger canoes. ### Suva, Fiji *Coordinates: -18.0877, 178.384* Suva is the capital of the South Pacific island nation of Fiji. It's a city of broad avenues, lush parks and grand British colonial buildings, such as the Suva City Library. Suva's colorful, lively Municipal Market offers a range of local fruit and vegetables. Fiji Museum, set within the Victorian-era Thurston Gardens, contains examples of traditional canoes, war clubs and tattooing tools. ### Lautoka *Coordinates: -17.6113, 177.503* Lautoka is the second largest city of Fiji. Located on the western side of the island of Viti Levu, 24 kilometres north of Nadi. Lying in the heart of Fiji's sugar cane growing region, it is known as the Sugar City. Lautoka is the gateway to Fiji’s “Sun coast” a land of abundant sunshine, azure skies and dramatic grass-covered peaks chequered with sugar-cane fields, rural villages and quaint... ## Booking Information - **Book This Cruise:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2221726 - **Compare Prices:** CruisePirate compares prices across multiple booking channels - **Price Alerts:** Set up alerts for price drops on this sailing - **Support:** Contact our AI-powered cruise assistant for personalized recommendations ### Why Book with CruisePirate? - Real-time price comparison across booking channels - AI-powered cruise recommendations - Transparent pricing with no hidden fees - Expert cruise search and filtering --- ## Technical Metadata - **Canonical URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2221726 - **Markdown URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2221726.md - **API Endpoint:** https://cruisepirate.ai/api/cruises/2221726/ - **Primary Image:** https://images.cruisepirate.ai/v3/static/cruise-lines/ponant/le-paul-gauguin/other/59432.webp - **Data Source:** CruisePirate Cruise Database - **Last Updated:** 2026-05-05 04:33:51 UTC