Celebrating a Milestone

Image: Fireworks on the Gauguin for the 25th anniversary celebration.  (Photo Credit: Paul Gauguin Cruises)
Image: Fireworks on the Gauguin for the 25th anniversary celebration. (Photo Credit: Paul Gauguin Cruises)
by Voyages by Gauguin
Last updated:: 8:00 PM ET, Sat September 30, 2023

Focusing on its vision, purpose, devotion, passionate people has created an enchanting experience in French Polynesia that has carried on for more than 25 years. 

Paul Gauguin Cruises is celebrating a milestone, 25 years hosting travelers on immersive voyages with artful authenticity. The Gauguin was designed specifically to take travelers to French Polynesia's lagoons and atolls in all-inclusive comfort and on unique, carefully planned itineraries.

Paul Gauguin Cruises' 2025 itineraries now open.

Paul Gauguin Cruises' 2025 itineraries now open. (Photo Credit: Paul Gauguin Cruises Media)

The cruise line celebrated its legacy with fireworks on July 29, 2023. Hervé Gastinel, CEO of PONANT (parent company of Paul Gauguin Cruises) and Captain Michel Quioc, were in attendance as were more than 50 dignitaries, including French Polynesia Minister of Health Cédric Mercadal, attending on behalf of the President of French Polynesia and Minister of Tourism Moetai Brotherson, and High-Commissioner of the Republic in French Polynesia Eric Spitz.

“We are immensely grateful to all our partners, both within and outside of French Polynesia, whose unwavering support have led to the continued success of the beloved m/s Paul Gauguin," said Gastinel. "Together, we have brought 250,000 travelers to this beautifully unique destination that we have called home year-round for the past 25 years contributing more than $26 million annually in the development and the economy of these islands.”


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