Paul Gauguin Launches “Winter in Paradise” Offer

Paul Gauguin Cruises, French Polynesia’s destination expert and winner of Best Small Cruise in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards, has a tempting invitation for those seeking a warm-weather respite from the holiday hustle: a $500 Shipboard Credit with a complimentary one category upgrade per stateroom on select all-inclusive voyages from November 2025 through March 2026. Travel advisors can earn up to $1000 gift card* for each deposited booking through May 31^st in celebration of Travel Advisor Appreciation Month.  

Available on board the intimate m/s Paul Gauguin, the “Winter in Paradise” offer is featured on 13 7- to 14-night itineraries exploring the Society Islands, Tuamotus, Cook Islands, and Marquesas, with included Bonus Savings of up to 25 percent when booked by June 6, 2025. Perfect for celebrating holidays from Thanksgiving to New Year’s—or for escaping the icy chill of winter—voyages are distinguished by overnights in Bora Bora and Moorea, a private islet in Taha’a, visits to UNESCO World Heritage sites in Fakarava, Raiatea, and the Marquesas, and immersive discovery from sun-kissed beaches to vibrant coral reefs. 

The Gauguin Experience is renowned for its authenticity, genuine hospitality, excellent cuisine, and exacting service. Connecting staterooms are ideal for multi-generational travel and the complimentary Moana Explorer Program for kids ages 6-15 is offered on the Christmas and New Year’s voyages. 

The “Winter in Paradise” offer is available on the following voyages (all sailing roundtrip from Papeete, Tahiti):

More Society Islands & Tahiti  | December 20, 2025; January 31, 2026 | 7 Nights 

from $4,970 per guest  

Visit: Tahiti, Huahine, Raiatea/UNESCO, Motu Mahana (private islet)/Taha’a, Bora Bora (overnight), Moorea, and Tahiti (overnight), Society Islands 

Tahiti & Society Islands |March 21, 2026 | 7 Nights 

from $4,760 per guest 

Visit: Tahiti, Huahine, Motu Mahana (private islet)/Taha’a, Bora Bora (overnight), Moorea (overnight), and Tahiti (overnight), Society Islands 

More Tuamotus & Society Islands | November 26, 2025; January 7, February 25, 2026 | 10 Nights 

from $6,140 per guest  

Visit: Tahiti, Society Islands; Fakarava/UNESCO (overnight) and Rangiroa, Tuamotus; Huahine, Bora Bora (overnight), Raiatea/UNESCO, Motu Mahana (private islet)/Taha’a, Moorea, and Tahiti (overnight), Society Islands. 

Cook Islands & Society Islands | November 15 & December 27, 2025; February 7, March 28, 2026 | 11 Nights 

from $6,460 per guest  

Visit: Tahiti and Huahine, Society Islands; Aitutaki and Rarotonga, Cook Islands; Bora Bora (overnight), Motu Mahana (private islet)/Taha’a, Moorea (overnight), and Tahiti (overnight), Society Islands. 

Marquesas, Tuamotus & Society Islands | December 6, 2025; January 17, March 7, 2026 | 14 Nights  

from $8,070 per guest  

Visit: Tahiti, Society Islands; Fakarava/UNESCO, Tuamotus; Fatu Hiva, Hiva Oa, Tahuata, Nuku Hiva, Marquesas/UNESCO; Huahine, Bora Bora, Motu Mahana (private island)/Taha’a, Moorea, Tahiti (overnight), Society Islands 

Designed specifically to sail the pristine lagoons of the South Seas, The Gauguin is eminently at home amidst the idyllic isles of French Polynesia and beyond. Evoking a chic, contemporary ambience, the 330-guest ship welcomes with a relaxed, easy elegance. Indulgent suites and spacious staterooms—many with a private balcony—exceptional cuisine, authentic explorations ashore, a commitment to sustainability, and genuinely hospitable service all contribute to the ship’s stellar reputation. On board, a welcoming crew includes Les Gauguines—the line’s troupe of local Tahitians who live aboard ship as hosts sharing the stories and traditions of Tahitian culture.