Paul Gauguin Cruises is spotlighting its approach to sustainable luxury cruising in French Polynesia, featuring themes of community support, environmental awareness and meaningful travel experiences.
Itineraries Highlight Culture and Environment
The line’s 7-night itineraries across Tahiti and the Society Islands emphasize low-impact, culturally focused experiences. Shore excursions include lagoon tours in traditional outrigger canoes in Bora Bora, guided visits to archaeological and sacred sites in Huahine and nature-based exploration in Moorea.
Additional programming includes Polynesian cooking classes using local ingredients and guided walks through agricultural landscapes and ancestral trails, reinforcing connections to local traditions and ecosystems.
Connections Beyond Travel
Central to the line’s sustainability efforts is a partnership with the French Polynesian government to deliver healthcare services to remote island communities. Through this initiative, the cruise line has helped more than 100 residents access medical care, including onboard diagnostic services such as X-rays aboard The Gauguin. The program supports local healthcare infrastructure and reduces the need for emergency medical evacuations from isolated islands.
Slow Travel Supports Sustainable Tourism
Paul Gauguin Cruises continues to position its itineraries around a slower, more immersive style of travel, encouraging deeper engagement with destinations rather than high-volume port visits. The line’s single-ship operation in the region allows for consistent deployment and long-term relationships with local communities.
Purpose-built for the South Pacific, The Gauguin navigates shallow lagoons and smaller ports, enabling access to less-visited destinations while helping to distribute tourism more evenly across the region.
For more information, visit pgcruises.com.
