PAUL GAUGUIN CRUISES INTRODUCES 10-NIGHT TAHITI HOTEL & CRUISE PACKAGE

Paul Gauguin Cruises, operator of the highest-rated and longest continually sailing luxury cruise ship in the South Pacific, the m/s Paul Gauguin, has introduced a 10-night hotel and cruise package for 2013 that includes a three-night pre-cruise stay at the InterContinental Tahiti Resort & Spa, a luxurious seven-night Tahiti & the Society Islands cruise on the m/s Paul Gauguin, roundtrip airfare from the UK and transfers.

The package is perfect for guests who want to enjoy a longer stay in Tahiti at a tremendous value and is available:

· 2^nd January 2013, with rates from £4,046 per person

· 8^th May 2013, with rates from £4,453 per person

· 31^st July 2013, with rates from £4,467 per person

· 23^rd October 2013, with rates from £4,598 per person

Prices include return scheduled flights, overseas transfers, three-night stay at the InterContinental Tahiti Resort & Spa with daily breakfast and seven nights on the m/s Paul Gauguin in an ocean view stateroom with all meals, soft drinks, selected alcoholic beverages and gratuities

On this 10-night package, the m/s Paul Gauguin sails round-trip from Papeete, Tahiti, visiting the scenic islands of Raiatea and Taha’a with overnights in Bora Bora and Moorea. Itinerary highlights include a day on Motu Mahana, Paul Gauguin Cruises’ private islet off the coast of Taha’a, featuring a delicious barbecue lunch and refreshments, and complimentary use of the cruise line’s private white-sand beach in Bora Bora. 

For further information and reservations call 020 7434 0089 or visit www.pgcruises.com



Jean-Michel Cousteau sails on the m/s Paul Gauguin in 2013.

Paul Gauguin Cruises, operator of the highest-rated and longest continually sailing luxury cruise ship in the South Pacific, the m/s Paul Gauguin, has announced that world-renowned oceanographer and environmentalist Jean-Michel Cousteau will guest host four sailings on the m/s Paul Gauguin in 2013.

  

Mr Cousteau is a diplomat for the environment, educator, author and film producer communicating his passion and concern for the Earth’s oceans. For more than 60 years, he, his father - the legendary Jacques Cousteau - and his family have been part of the greatest exploration of the oceans in all of history. In 1999, Mr Cousteau founded the Ocean Futures Society to explore global oceans, inspiring and educating people throughout the world to act responsibly for their protection, documenting the critical connection between humanity and nature, and celebrating the ocean’s vital importance to the survival of all life on our planet. For more information on Mr. Cousteau and the Ocean Futures Society, visit www.oceanfutures.org.

During four voyages on the m/s Paul Gauguin, Mr Cousteau will offer a series of lectures with videos of his work in the world’s oceans and accompany guests on several dives.

2013 Voyages Featuring Guest Host Jean-Michel Cousteau:

· 2^nd February: 14-night Marquesas, Tuamotus & Society Islands Cruise – prices from £5,370 per person

· 26^th June: 10-night Society Islands & Tuamotus Cruise – prices from £4,472 per person

· 21^st September: 11-night Australs & Society Islands Cruise – prices from £4,757 per person

· 2^nd November: 11-night Cook Islands & Society Islands Cruise – prices from £4,757 per person

Prices include return scheduled flights, overseas transfers and accommodation in an ocean view stateroom with all meals, soft drinks, selected alcoholic beverages and gratuities.

Also available in 2013 is Mr Cousteau’s Ambassadors of the Environment Youth Programme which introduces young travellers (ages 9-17) to the natural wonders of French Polynesia through interactive, hands-on experiences with island ecosystems. The programme is available on sailings from June through August and on select holiday cruises for a nominal fee of $299 per child.

For further information and reservations call 020 7434 0089 or visit www.pgcruises.com

Jean-Michel Cousteau and Paul Gaugin Cruises

Jean-Michel Cousteau - son of the legendary Jacques Cousteau - and his Ocean Futures Society created the Ambassadors of the Environment Youth Programme, which is a unique, groundbreaking programme that introduces young travellers to the extraordinary natural wonders of French Polynesia through direct, hands-on, interactive learning. The mission of the Ocean Futures Society is to explore our global oceans, inspiring and educating people throughout the world to act responsibly for their protection.

Under the guidance of expert Ocean Future Society naturalists, young Ambassadors (ages nine to 17) will explore coral reefs, learn about volcanic islands and forest ecology, experience Polynesian culture, hike rainforest trails, visit marae (ancient Polynesian temples) and more. Parents have an option to join their children on eco-excursions and other activities onboard and ashore.

The Ambassadors of the Environment Youth Programme is available on summer voyages and is also available on select holiday cruises for a nominal fee of $299 per child.

2012 Summer Voyages Featuring Ambassadors of the Environment Youth Programme:

· Seven-night Tahiti & the Society Islands Cruises: 2^nd, 9^th, 16^th and 23^rd June; 21^st and 28^th July; 4^th and 11^th August

· 11-night Cook Islands & Society Islands Cruise: 30^th June

· 10-night Society Islands & Tuamotus Cruise: 11^th July

· 14-night Marquesas, Tuamotus & Society Islands Cruise: 18^th August

Holiday Voyages Featuring Ambassadors of the Environment Youth Programme:

· Seven-night Tahiti & the Society Islands Holiday Cruises: 22^nd and 29^th December

Prices start from £3,642 per person (based on the seven-night Tahiti & Society Islands voyage departing 2^nd June if booked before 12^th May) including return economy flights from the UK, overseas transfers, a night in Los Angeles and use of a day room post cruise.

For further information and reservations call 020 7434 0089 or visit www.pgcruises.com

PAUL GAUGUIN CRUISES UNVEILS m/v TERE MOANA’S 2013 ITINERARIES

Paul Gauguin Cruises, operator of the highest-rated and longest continually sailing luxury cruise ship in the South Pacific, the m/s Paul Gauguin, unveils 2013 itineraries for the cruise line’s second ship—the 90-guest m/v Tere Moana—which will offer voyages in Europe, the Caribbean and Latin America.

 In the tradition of Paul Gauguin Cruises, cruise fares for The Moana are all-inclusive with gratuities, soft drinks, select wines and spirits included. Also, with superior dining options, a luxury spa and a staff of 54 serving just 90 guests, the experience onboard The Moana will be nothing short of first class.

 After undergoing a multifaceted renovation to be completed in December 2012, The Moana will set sail under the Paul Gauguin Cruises’ banner on 29^th December 2012 on a gala seven-night Caribbean voyage with Chairman Richard Bailey onboard.

The Moana will sail 13 itineraries in 2013. Like The Gauguin, The Moana will specialise in warm-weather destinations, with an emphasis on delivering unique voyages that larger ships cannot offer and exploring hidden ports throughout these regions. The ship will sail during the summer months in Europe and winter in the Caribbean and Latin America. 

For further information and reservations call 020 7434 0089 or visit www.pgcruises.com

PAUL GAUGUIN CRUISES’ SOUTH PACIFIC SALE OFFERS SAVINGS OF UP TO £1,258 PER PERSON

Paul Gauguin Cruises has launched a South Pacific Sale offering fabulous savings of up to £1,258 per person on selected winter 2011/2012 sailings with prices starting from just £3,119 per person if booked before 31st August 2011.

These offers are available on seven-night Society Islands voyages round trip from Tahiti visiting Raiatea, Taha’a, Bora Bora (overnight) and Moorea (overnight) with departures on the following dates: 5th and 12th November 2011; 3rd and 21st December 2011; and 25th February 2012.

Prices start from £3,119 per person fly cruise based on a seven-night Society Islands voyage departing 5th and 12th November including return scheduled flights, transfers, seven nights in an ocean-view stateroom with all meals, soft drinks, selected alcoholic beverages and gratuities.

For further information visit www.pgcruises.com or The Cruise Line.