Sarah Bretz, ContributorPaul Gauguin Cruises, a luxury cruise line that sails in French Polynesia, announced today the completion of a seven-week renovation for its vessel MS Paul Gauguin. The vessel emerged from dry dock in Singapore on April 1st with transformed spaces, enhanced guest amenities, and sustainable upgrades.
“We are thrilled to welcome guests aboard the beautifully refurbished m/s Paul Gauguin, which represents our unwavering commitment to excellence and to the constant evolution of the guest experience,” said Hervé Gastinel, CEO & Chief Sustainability Officer of PONANT EXPLORATIONS GROUP. “This transformative project supports our vision of blending elegant design with advanced sustainable technologies, allowing us to reduce our environmental footprint while elevating the immersive discovery our guests treasure. Long a part of the French Polynesian community, The Gauguin continues to deepen our profound connection to this remarkable region and its people.”
Led by Stirling Design International, the refurbishment reflects the cruise line’s vision of authentic discovery. Key features of the 330-guest ship’s refurbishment include:
- Connecting Staterooms: Eight new connecting staterooms on Deck 7 accommodate the growing multi-generational travel trend, complementing the ship’s highly successful Moana Explorer Program for children ages six to 15, offered in partnership with Te mana o te moana, the South Pacific’s premier marine education and conservation foundation.
- Redesigned Le Grill: The indoor/outdoor restaurant showcases a sleek, contemporary design with white wood screens, ceramic tiles, and soft oak furnishings enhanced by stylish light fixtures, creating an elegant setting for the ship’s renowned culinary offerings.
- Transformed Pool Deck: A sweeping new white canopy provides shade for cabana-like seating, complemented by a striking mosaic banner around the pool and ample chaise loungers for ultimate relaxation.
The ship also got an upgrade in the way of sustainability with advanced heat recovery systems, efficient chillers, an Organic Rankine Cycle system generating electricity from heat, and optimized electric motors. A new seawater treatment system produces fresh water on board, while the Nordaq filtration system helps eliminate plastic water bottles. Waste management systems include a glass crusher and a cardboard compactor for efficient recycling.
As a tribute to its parent company, Ponant Explorations Group, MS Paul Gauguin‘s stack now features the iconic three-sail logo, crafted in polished steel and illuminated with LED backing. Additionally, Paul Gauguin Cruises’ signature scripted “P” logo takes a prominent spot on deck 8 forward, while the white hull received modern gray accents.
MS Paul Gauguin is currently on the first of two voyages included in its 2025 Boutique Crossing Collection: a 14-night Immersive Indonesia (Singapore to Australia) itinerary and a 16-night Crossing Melanesia (Australia to Fiji) itinerary. The ship will then resume its year-round presence in French Polynesia in May with a schedule of all-inclusive seven to 14-night voyages to the Society Islands, Tuamotus, Cook Islands, and Marquesas.
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