5 things to know about the Paul Gauguinle Paul Gauguin boat is a luxurious cruise ship put into service in 1997 and renovated in 2021. The Paul Gauguin Cruises company acquired it in 2010 and it is itself bought in 2019 by the PONANT Company. 1-The Ship Dimensions of this elegant boat allow it to access the most beautiful Polynesia sites. With a height of 7 passenger bridges, 156 meters long and 22 meters wide, it has a low draft of 5.15 meters. The 165 cabins and suites allow you to house 330 passengers, accompanied by 217 crew members, for a perfect service (ratio of 1 crew member for 1.5 passenger). For more than twenty years, Paul Gauguin has been sailing for the essentials of French Polynesia, of the South Pacific, the Society Islands, the Marquesas, Tahiti, Bora Bora, Rarotonga ... 2-activity and entertainment of this cruise in Polynesian waters , you can take care of yourself at the Deep Nature Spa for traditional massages and care, Pont 6. Always on deck 6, continue with a little exercise in the fitness room. Sports activities are also available in the open air: kayak, paddle, diving or windsurfing. If you prefer to rest, you will appreciate the swimming pool and the solarium, with sea views, the lagoons and the islands of Polynesia. On board Paul Gauguin, you can buy souvenirs at the Pont 6 boutique or discover the Fare Tahiti art gallery. In addition, the company has selected first choice stops to explore the islands, discover local crafts and meet the population. Conferences, entertainment and shows, you are also available at the large 5.3 - gastronomy fair, bars and salons you have on board Paul Gauguin with three restaurants. The chef is Jean Pierre Vigato, Michelin -starred star chef and offers tasty menus. So you can taste its dishes at the La Véranda restaurant, Pont 6. If you prefer grills, grill, bridge 8, is perfect. As for the star, at bridge 5, it is a gourmet restaurant, open only for dinner. The palette, at bridge 8, is one of the two ships of the ship. It has a room inside that also makes a nightclub in the evening and has a terrace outside. On the piano bar, bridge 5, you can taste for free cocktails and strong alcohols, and every evening you can attend concerts. 4-hosting aboard the Paul Gauguintoutes the cabins and suites have seen on the sea, which allows 'Admire the beauty of Polynesian waters and landscapes. In addition, passengers of category B and upper consequences have a butler. The surface of the cabins and suites is 19 to 49 meters². They are ultra comfortable, decorated with refinement and noble materials. They are equipped with a 160 cm double bed or two single beds and some have a balcony. 5-Environment the Ponant company created the Ponant Foundation which aims to preserve the poles and the oceans. It has also developed optimal wastewater treatment and the disposal of single -use plastics. In addition, Ponant is the first company that abandoned heavy fuel oil. It was replaced by the Low Sulfur Marine Gasoil (LSMGO).