Impressive Paul Gauguin Cruises Schedule for 2024

French Polynesia is a palm trees swinging, perfect beaches, and snorkelling among coral reefs in azure seas stunning destination.

This overseas French territory includes five distinct archipelagos. The Marquesas, Tuamotus, and Society Islands are all unique in their own way. In addition to French Polynesia, other beautiful Polynesian islands include Fiji, Tonga, and the Cook Islands.

The picturesque lagoons and atolls that dot these South Pacific islands are tailor-made for the Gauguin. Paul Gauguin Cruises is the only luxury cruise company that is continuously available throughout the year and has more exclusive ports of call and more unique routes than any other.

Take a look at these beautiful ports of call to get a feel for this magnificent region.

Spectacular mountains and palm-fringed beaches make heart-shaped Moorea famous, while Bora Bora's sparkling lagoon and majestic Mount Otemanu are legendary. Next up is Huahine, the Garden Isle, which has some of the world's best-preserved archaeological monuments tucked away in its verdant jungle. Every trip includes an indulgently personal beach day on Motu Mahana. Raiatea, the revered ancestral home of the Maohi people and the location of the Marae Taputaputea archaeological monument, will be part of a new 7-night Society Islands itinerary in 2024.

Located to the east of the Society Islands is the biggest collection of coral atolls in the world, the Tuamotu archipelago. The 75 so-called "flat islands" stand in stark contrast to the surrounding rocky terrain. The Marquesas have a long history of being a literary, artistic, and musical treasure as they go northeast. There are five stops in the Marquesas on a new fourteen-night Islands of the Marquesas & Tuamotus itinerary. There is also an alternative 14-night itinerary that visits the Marquesas, Tuamotus, and Society Islands, but with a different set of ports.

In the western part of French Polynesia lies the pristine Cook Islands, a place devoid of commercial resorts and anything higher than a coconut palm. With its virtually unspoiled lagoons and peaks rising over 2,000 feet above coral reefs, Rarotonga is the archipelago's nerve centre. One Foot Island is one of the top beaches in Polynesia, and it can be reached from the triangular atoll of Aitutaki. The stunning variety and breathtaking beauty of the Cook Islands and Society Islands are highlighted on the 11-night Gauguin tour.

To the west, you'll find Fiji and the Kingdom of Tonga. Moreover, the small but powerful kingdom of Tonga is the last surviving monarchy in Polynesia, and its people are justifiably proud of the fact that their island country has never been conquered. A visit to Vava'u is an opportunity to learn about the local cuisine and culture, go trekking on Mount Talau, and dive in the beautiful lagoon.

A 14-night route via Fiji, Tonga, Cook, and the Society Islands from Papeete to Lautoka crosses the International Date Line, so your actual journey time can be 12 or 13 days, depending on which way you're sailing.

 

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