True Relaxation at Sea
By Stacey Zable
True Relaxation at Sea
By Stacey Zable
Sail French Polynesia with Paul Gauguin Cruises for the ultimate escape.
Feel the stressors of life melt away as soon as you board your Paul Gauguin cruise in the Tahitian and French Polynesian islands. Providing an informal, relaxing environment combined with high-level service and luxury, m/s Paul Gauguin welcomes you to this special part of the world. Limited to only 330 guests and with one crew member to every 1.5 guests, the ship can provide the highest level of personal attention as you glide through the South Seas. The 7- to 16-night itineraries feature the white-sand beaches, islands, and Polynesian cultures of such destinations as Tahiti and the Society Islands, Tuamotus, the Cook Islands, Marquesas and Fiji.
Spa Time
The m/s Paul Gauguin’s Deep Nature Spa by Algotherm is a tranquil space that combines pampering with a long list of services designed to provide exactly what you need to relax. While on board, the luxury spa offers a range of skin care therapies, skin exfoliation, massage, reflexology, aromatherapy, body wraps, facials, beauty treatments, nail services and hair styling. Many of the treatments incorporate Tahitian and Polynesian touches for a true immersion into the land that you are visiting. Top picks include the 90-minute Polynesian Treat massage or the 80-minute Tahitian Wave massage. Truly treat yourself with the 120-minute Bora Bora Treat with a Double scrub and 90-minute Bora Bora Deep Blue massage. Not to be missed is an overwater massage that can be booked for the day the ship spends on Motu Mahana, Paul Gauguin Cruises’ private South Pacific island off the coast of Taha’a. And if you’re traveling with young ones, the My First Spa experience is designed for six- to 12-year-old-guests, with 30-minute massages, facials, pedicures and more.
Stay Fit
Keeping active on board m/s Paul Gauguin is simple with the ship’s fitness center close by. You’ll find the latest fitness equipment for your complimentary use, including Lifecycles, treadmills, stair climbers, and weight machines. Greet the day with a morning mile-long walk around Decks 8 and 9 and a sunrise Polynesian-inspired Zumba class, both hosted by Les Gauguines, the local Tahitians who serve as onboard hosts and hostesses, entertainers, and storytellers. Or simply enjoy the outdoor pool and deck with a swim or finding your spot in the sun on a deck chair.
Stay Fit
Keeping active on board m/s Paul Gauguin is simple with the ship’s fitness center close by. You’ll find the latest fitness equipment for your complimentary use, including Lifecycles, treadmills, stair climbers, and weight machines. Greet the day with a morning mile-long walk around Decks 8 and 9 and a sunrise Polynesian-inspired Zumba class, both hosted by Les Gauguines, the local Tahitians who serve as onboard hosts and hostesses, entertainers, and storytellers. Or simply enjoy the outdoor pool and deck with a swim or finding your spot in the sun on a deck chair.
Discover Above and Below the Sea
Take advantage of the waters of French Polynesia and the South Pacific, where you can enjoy watersports in stunning lagoons and coral reefs with the chance to see beautiful tropical fish. The m/s Paul Gauguin’s onboard watersports marina available in select ports is a specially-designed platform making it easy to explore the seas by paddleboard or kayak. The watersports equipment is also at the ready when the ship calls at private beaches. You are able to check out snorkeling gear from the marina for your personal use for the duration of the cruise if you plan on using it at multiple ports. Experienced divers and newcomers to SCUBA diving can explore the world below the sea with diving excursions for all levels available from the onboard marina. Now is the time to literally take the plunge when it comes to diving, as m/s Paul Gauguin is the only luxury ship in French Polynesia to offer PADI certification classes.
Paul Gauguin Reimagined
In late 2021 the m/s Paul Gauguin went through a major renovation and refurbishment. Watch to learn about the wonderful new features of this beloved vessel.o address, The Retreat is the ultimate luxury vacation experience.
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Travel has always been a significant part of my life, but since starting and selling my own ambulance company, it has become an obsession for over a decade now. Be it diving with sharks at the Great Barrier Reef and watching turtles hatch and rush to the sea, on Heron Island, Australia. Too skydiving over Paris (Lake Perris, CA) that is, and hang gliding over the the majestic beaches of Rio de Janeiro. Or lounging on the beaches of a private villa in Tahiti. I have traveled the world, Europe, Asia, South America, Africa, the USA, Mexico, Canada and Australia. I've visited all continents, except Antarctica, which is on my to do list. I love adventure travel but also seeing different world cultures. The museums of Madrid and Barcelona. The history of Berlin and the splendors of Italy and Greece. Relaxing on exotic beaches or just being a picture taking tourist on Safari in Africa. Travel is my passion and now my job. I love planning travel for others as much as I love traveling mys ...