Tahiti & the Society Islands with Paul Gauguin, 8 days from $4,910pp
Sail the islands that captured Gauguin’s imagination on a week-long voyage through French Polynesia. From Papeete, cruise to Huahine, one of the quietest of the Society Islands, with its ancient marae and sleepy coastal villages. Next comes Taha’a, known as Vanilla Island, where black pearls are farmed in the lagoon. Two full days in Bora Bora then give you time to snorkel with rays and reef sharks or relax beneath Mount Otemanu, before two days on Moorea, where jagged peaks rise above Cook’s Bay and Opunohu Bay.
With Paul Gauguin Cruises, you’ll enjoy a small ship designed specifically for the shallow lagoons of French Polynesia, sailing these waters year-round since 1998. With just 330 guests and a generous ratio of crew to guests, the atmosphere is relaxed and personal. Your fare includes fine dining, drinks, gratuities and watersports from the ship’s own marina, plus a day on Motu Mahana, a private islet, and the company of Les Gauguines and Les Gauguins, Tahitian hosts who share the islands’ music, dance and stories.
