PONANT/Paul Gauguin Cruises welcomed a group of travel partners from around the country to Darwin earlier this week to a very rare ship visit of ms Paul Gauguin. The 330-passenger luxury ship was passing through the Northern Territory capital having just undergone its latest refurbishment in Singapore which was centred on sustainable engine enhancements to meet Ponant’s stringent green credentials.

Paul Gauguin Cruises’ flagship vessel, ms Paul Gauguin, has returned to service following a multi-million dollar refurbishment, including a new look Le Grill restaurant.

A new chapter is underway for PONANT as it becomes PONANT EXPLORATIONS GROUP, following its recent acquisition of a majority stake in Aqua Expeditions.

The first wave of PONANT EXPLORATIONS’ new event series, Discovery Sessions, featuring Paul Gauguin Cruises, has taken place across Canberra, Melbourne, and Sydney.

Paul Gauguin Cruises is making it easier for travellers to explore the stunning beauty of French Polynesia and the South Pacific with an exclusive flight credit offer.

PONANT is holding a series of Discovery Sessions to inspire travel advisors and their clients in February and March at venues across Australia.

Paul Gauguin Cruises’ m/s Paul Gauguin will enter a seven-week dry dock in Singapore in February 2025, with the 330-guest vessel to make its first visit to Australia when it emerges from the multimillion refurbishment.

Paul Gauguin Cruises has released its Moana Explorer Program for 2026. Offered complimentary to younger guests (unique to luxury cruise line’s based in French Polynesia), the program is available on 11 summer and holiday voyages aboard the ms Paul Gauguin.

From 2026, PONANT is extending its French Polynesian cruise portfolio with two distinct propositions, reflecting the range of experiences that the company offers. Le Jacques-Cartier will be positioned from September 2026 to March 2027 in the Polynesian and Pacific archipelagos offering a unique expedition experience, while the m/s Paul Gauguin continues its 25-year legacy of delivering authentic, culturally immersive voyages year-round.

Paul Gauguin Cruises has opened reservations for its 2026 voyages offering six unique itineraries exploring the Society Islands, Tuamotus, Marquesas, and Cook Islands.

Paul Gauguin Cruises is adding a dash of culinary celebrity to the French-inspired tropical cuisine enjoyed aboard M/S Paul Gauguin, as the line welcomes two renowned food and wine experts to host its 11 December 2024, Society Islands & Tuamotus voyage.

Paul Gauguin Cruises, the award-winning luxury line renowned for its artfully authentic explorations of French Polynesia and the South Pacific, has unveiled a series of new itineraries as part of their 2025 Boutique Crossing Collection cruising between Fiji, Bali, Singapore, Papua New Guinea and Australia.