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Le Paul Gauguin, 7 Night Pearls of the Society Islands ex Papeete, Tahiti Return

Cruise Le Paul Gauguin, 7 Night Pearls of the Society Islands ex Papeete, Tahiti Return
Cruise Line Ponant
Ship Le Paul Gauguin
Destination South Pacific & New Zealand
Brief Description 7 Night Cruise sailing from Papeete, Tahiti onboard Le Paul Gauguin
Type of Cruise Luxury
Departure Date 10 Oct 2026
Cruise Description A vast expanse dotted with some one hundred heavenly islets and idyllic atolls bathing in stunning, translucent lagoons with a rich marine biodiversity, French Polynesia invites you for an enchanting, intriguing and captivating interlude.

Set sail from Papeete aboard Le Paul Gauguin for an exceptional 8-day cruise to discover the gems of the Society Islands, including extraordinary landscapes and captivating historical and cultural treasures. The perfect introduction to the picture-perfect charms of the South Pacific, this wonderful cruise whisks you away to destinations that played muse for authors James A. Michener, Herman Melville, painters Paul Gauguin and Henri Matisse, and many more.

The sweet scent of vanilla and Tahitian gardenias bewitches you and your dreams of escape and contemplation now seem within hand’s reach. Marvel at the beauty of Huahine; the cradle of Polynesian culture on the mythical island of Raiatea; the majestic ballet of the colourful fish undulating through the turquoise waters of motu Mahana, our small, private paradise steeped in the scent of vanilla; and Bora Bora’s stunning lagoon and distinctive volcanic silhouette.

Before disembarking in Papeete, feast your eyes on the incomparable beauty of Moorea.
Sailing Dates
31 Jan 2026
18 Apr 2026
13 Jun 2026
11 Jul 2026
29 Aug 2026
10 Oct 2026
07 Nov 2026
Category Single Twin Triple Quad
F AU $6,100 AU $6,100
E AU $7,040 AU $7,040 AU $2,250
DS AU $17,810 AU $9,000
D AU $17,810 AU $9,000 AU $2,840
C AU $9,120 AU $9,120 AU $2,870
B AU $22,330 AU $11,260 AU $3,520
A AU $30,740 AU $15,470 AU $4,780
GS AU $37,690 AU $18,940 AU $5,820
OS AU $40,330 AU $20,260 AU $6,220
Cruise Itinerary
Date Port Arrive Depart
10 Oct 2026 Papeete, Tahiti 6:30 PM
11 Oct 2026 Huahine, French Polynesia 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
12 Oct 2026 Raiatea, French Polynesia 8:00 AM 5:30 PM
13 Oct 2026 Tahaa, French Polynesia 5:00 PM
14 Oct 2026 Bora Bora, French Polynesia
15 Oct 2026 Bora Bora, French Polynesia 6:00 PM
16 Oct 2026 Moorea, French Polynesia 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
16 Oct 2026 Papeete, Tahiti 7:30 PM
17 Oct 2026 Papeete, Tahiti
All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.

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