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5 October, 2023

Paul Gauguin Cruises announces 2025 Boutique Crossing Collection through the Pacific

Edited by Travel Weekly

Paul Gauguin Cruises has announced a series of new itineraries part of their 2025 Boutique Crossing Collection cruising between Fiji, Bali, Singapore, Papua New Guinea and Australia.

Three singular voyages of 14, 16 and 20 nights will delve into the natural wonders and cultural treasures of Oceania, Indonesia and Melanesia on exotic itineraries featuring maiden calls to Parai Beach and Surabaya in Indonesia.

These curated itineraries offered aboard the 330-guest m/s Paul Gauguin will feature a robust program of personal enrichment and destination immersion, taking full advantage of blissful days at sea and intriguing ports of call such as Espiritu Santo, Guadalcanal, Komodo Island, Semarang, and more.

“We are delighted to see our iconic ship visit this part of the world and call in Darwin, offering more opportunities for our Australian and New Zealand guests to experience Paul Gauguin Cruises’ outstanding service and comfort,’ GM sales and marketing (APAC), Paul Gaugin Cruises, Deb Corbett, said.

It is really exciting to see The Gauguin expand into new territories, especially those that are closer to home for the Australian and New Zealand market.”

Itineraries and Highlights

With overnights and extended stays, each itinerary in the Boutique Crossing Collection is designed to reveal the extraordinary ecosystems of islands known for their marine life and biodiversity as well as their welcoming cultures:

Crossing Oceania: Lautoka, Viti Levu, Fiji to Benoa Bali:

Visit Vanuatu’s pristine beaches on the Crossing Oceania itinerary.

Leaving from Lautoka in Fiji, this unique 21-day cruise explores 6 magnificent countries in the South Seas. On board The Paul Gauguin, guests will discover untamed nature on the paradise islands of Vanuatu, the Solomons, Papua New Guinea, East Timor and Indonesia. Highlights of the itinerary include exploring Komodo National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, famous not only for its namesake ‘dragon’ – the world’s largest lizard – but also for its gorgeous landscape of rugged hills, pristine beaches and crystal-clear waters rich with marine life.

Immersive Indonesia: Singapore to Darwin, Australia:

Experience amazing culture on the Immersive Indonesia itinerary.

Leaving from the multicultural and contrasting city of Singapore, this all-new 15-day journey explores the heart of the Java, Flores, Banna and Timor Seas. Guests will enjoy unique moments including world-class snorkelling amidst stunning coral reefs at Parai Beach, and a vibrant art scene and Javanese cuisine in culturally intriguing Surabaya. Guests will also discover the incredible UNESCO World-Heritage site of Borobudur in Semarang, the world’s largest Buddhist temple home to more than 500 Buddha statues and over 2,500 relief panels.

Crossing Melanesia: Darwin, Australia to Lautoka, Viti Levu, Fiji

See a sunrise in the Solomon Islands on the Crossing Melanesia sailing. (iStock – benedek)

Leaving from Darwin, this unique 17-day journey features idyllic landscapes, lush nature and ancestral civilisations with secular traditions. Aboard Le Paul Gauguin, set off to discover the ancestral lands of Australia and four Melanesian treasures: Papua New Guinea, the Vanuatu archipelago, the Solomons, and the Fiji Islands. The unique culture of Papua New Guinea’s Milne Bay people is witnessed in Alotau, while the region’s stunning coral reefs, tropical rainforests, and WWII historical sites invite discovery.

All three crossings are part of The Gauguin’s 2025 deployment: 29 cruises offering 11 unique itineraries of 7 to 20 nights, including a new 10-night More Tuamotus and the Society Islands featuring another first of the line – an overnight stay in Fakarava, Tuamotus, famous for its UNESCO Marine Biosphere.

Designed specifically to sail the pristine lagoons of the South Seas, The Gauguin is eminently at home amidst these idyllic isles. Evoking a chic, contemporary ambience, the beloved 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.

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