Board the luxurious MS Paul Gauguin for a picture-perfect journey around this paradise of volcanic mountains and turquoise seas
MS Paul Gauguin
Designed specifically to sail the shallow waters of Tahiti, Fiji, and the South Pacific, MS Paul Gauguin visits small ports that larger vessels can’t reach. On-board, guests can look forwards to an informal, relaxing environment, reflective of the islands visited, without ever having to compromise on service.
Step aboard a luxurious ship designed to sail the South Pacific for a picture-perfect journey around the Society Islands… including a day on a private islet.
Tahiti, French Polynesia
• Huahine, French Polynesia
• Taha’a (Motu Mahana private islet), French Polynesia
• Bora Bora, French Polynesia
• Moorea, French Polynesia
• Los Angeles, USA
SUGGESTED STAY & CRUISE ITINERARY
Day 1 UK to Tahiti, French Polynesia
Depart the UK on your overnight flight to Tahiti.
Days 2-3 Tahiti, French Polynesia
On arrival, transfer to your hotel for a two-night stay. Enchanting Tahiti has rainforest-clad peaks fringed by clear lagoon waterways well as the bustling centre of Papeete where there are museums, shops, galleries and markets. Depending on flight schedules, your pre-cruise stay in Tahiti could range between one and three nights.
Day 4 Tahiti, French Polynesia
Begin your cruise on board MS Paul Gauguin.
Day 5 Huahine, French Polynesia
Day 6 Taha’a (Motu Mahana private islet), French Polynesia
Days 7-8 Bora Bora, French Polynesia
Days 9-10 Moorea, French Polynesia
Days 11-12 Tahiti, French Polynesia to Los Angeles, USA
Following disembarkation, make your way to the airport for your overnight flight to Los Angeles for a two-night stay.
Day 13 Los Angeles, USA
Los Angeles is a playground for the rich and famous, with its fantastic shopping, world-class attractions and over 80 miles of beaches. During your stay here you’ll have time to discover Beverly Hills’ Rodeo Drive and the Golden Triangle, which is lined with high-end stores; wander through the gardens of Greystone Manor or Beverly Gardens Park; and drink and dine in the city’s upscale restaurants and bars. Or, you might like to spend the day on one of California’s famous sun-drenched beaches like chic Santa Monica or eclectic Venice Beach; see the iconic Hollywood sign, or star-spot along the Walk of Fame.
Day 14 Los Angeles, USA
Transfer to the airport for your return overnight flight to the UK.
Accommodation suggestions
Cruise Paul Gauguin’s Balcony Staterooms are light and elegant, with private balconies and bathrooms with a full-size tub and shower. The Beverly Hills Hotel, LA Part of the luxe Dorchester Collection, this Sunset Boulevard hotel has a timeless glamour and has hosted A-listers from Charlie Chaplin to Elizabeth Taylor.
Why not extend your holiday
Extend your time in French Polynesia with a stay at the Bora Bora Pearl Beach Resort, located on an islet in the island’s reef. This member of The Leading Hotels of the World has just 80 bungalows – including the iconic overwater bungalows – and is a paradise for snorkellers.
First Cruise Departs 27th February
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