FIVE ARCHIPELAGOS. TWO SHIPS. ONE TEMPTING OFFER. French Polynesia unfolds across five archipelagos, each with its own character and story to tell. The Society Islands, Tuamotus, and Marquesas have long tempted travellers to its shores, while the Gambier and Austral islands remain among the least explored corners of the South Pacific.FIVE ARCHIPELAGOS. TWO SHIPS. ONE TEMPTING OFFER. French Polynesia unfolds across five archipelagos, each with its own character and story to tell. The Society Islands, Tuamotus, and Marquesas have long tempted travellers to its shores, while the Gambier and Austral islands remain among the least explored corners of the South Pacific.

Enjoy a €1,000 or US$1,000 shipboard credit per suite or stateroom*

Choose your perfect 2026 or 2027 French Polynesian escape. Enjoy a US$1,000 shipboard credit on all classic m/s Paul Gauguin sailings, or a €1,000 credit aboard our luxurious explorer ship, Le Jacques Cartier. Experience all-inclusive luxury and French elegance across both ships, and use your credit towards extra excursions, spa treatments, or boutique shopping.

Reserve select voyages by 31 October 2026 to claim your credit and enjoy up to 30% bonus savings when you book early*

One Destination. Two Distinct Experiences

Experience the breathtaking beauty of French Polynesia exactly how you want. Discover our two spectacular ships below and find the perfect style for your next voyage.

Enhance your experience with a shipboard credit

Enjoy a US$1,000 shipboard credit per stateroom on all 2026 & 2027 classic sailings with Paul Gauguin Cruises, or experience Le Jacques Cartier, in French Polynesia with a €1,000 shipboard credit.* Browse a selection of itineraries or click the button below to see them all.

*Price displayed is per person, based on double occupancy, based on availability, and subject to change at any time. The category of stateroom to which this price applies may no longer be available. The price includes the Ponant Bonus discount.

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Paul Gauguin Cruises 2027-2028

Paul Gauguin Cruises 2027-2028

Your Voyage Begins Here, March to November 2027

Your Voyage Begins Here, March to November 2027

Paul Gauguin Cruises - 2026

Paul Gauguin Cruises - 2026

Exceptional Voyages of Discovery, September 2026 to May 2027

Exceptional Voyages of Discovery, September 2026 to May 2027

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* Paul Gauguin - US$1,000 - Advertised prices are per person twin/double share in a lower deck balcony stateroom, are subject to change at anytime and are inclusive of any valid early booking saving of up to 30%. USD1000 shipboard credit offer is in US dollar, based on double occupancy and is valid for new bookings only, between 1 September and 31 October. Offer is USD500 for single use of cabin; Offer is combinable with Paul Gauguin Bonus Savings, PONANT Yacht Club Savings, Consortia Amenity Programs, Onboard Savings, Referral offer, and roadshow special offer; Offer is not combinable with Free or reduced Solo Supplement, or any other offer; Offer is valid on all Paul Gauguin 2026 & 2027 departures.

* PONANT - EUR1,000 - EUR1,000 ship board credit offer is based on double occupancy and is valid for new bookings only, between 1 September and 31 October; Offer is EUR500 for single use of cabin; Offer is combinable with Ponant Early Booking Bonus Savings, PONANT Yacht Club Savings, Consortia Amenity Programs, Onboard Savings, Referral offer, and roadshow special offer; Offer is not combinable with Free or reduced Solo Supplement or any other offer. Offer is valid on Le Jacques Cartier French Polynesia 2026 & 2027 cruise including following codes: EX291126, EX131226, EX271226, EX240127, EX141127, EX281127, EX121227, EX261227.

* Ponant Bonus discounts may vary depending on cruise availability and may be subject to change without previous notice.