Marquesas, Tuamotus & Society Islands

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Sparkling lagoons and lush landscapes await you on this enchanting itinerary aboard a ship designed to embrace Tahiti.

Only the six-star Paul Gauguin offers a pure, authentic experience of French Polynesia. Illuminating without intruding in the world’s last natural paradise, she’s achieved the status of a legend in these islands.

Here you are immersed in a timeless world of islands and sea. Her intimate size offers the perfect opportunity to explore some of the most untouched islands, all while enjoying exquisite onboard amenities and service. The warm-hearted troupe of Gauguines brings the gentle ways and harmonies of the island on board.

PAUL GAUGUIN’S 6-STAR DISTINCTIONS

  • 330-guest, all oceanview accommodations, over 50% with balconies
  • Choice of two restaurants, plus Le Grill
  • Complimentary 24-hour room service
  • All shipboard gratuities
  • In-stateroom refrigerator stocked with complimentary juices, soft drinks, beer and bottled water replenished daily
  • Complimentary select wines and spirits, sodas and hot beverages served throughout the ship
  • Watersports Platform for selected complimentary water activities
  • Award-winning Carita of Paris spa

PAPEETE TO PAPEETE
December 1, 2007 – 11 night cruise

DATE DAY PORT ARR DEPT
Nov 30 FRI      
Depart Australia (ex-designated gateways) with Air Tahiti Nui to Papeete (Cross International Dateline)
Nov 29 THU      
On arrival in Papeete this evening you will be met and transferred to the InterContinental Resort for two nights’ accommodation
Nov 30 FRI      
Enjoy a day at leisure
Dec 1 SAT Papeete   22:00
Today you will be transferred to the pier to join Paul Gauguin for your 11-night cruise
Dec 2 SUN Rangiroa 12:30  
Dec 3 MON Rangiroa   12:00
Dec 4 TUE At Sea    
Dec 5 WED Hiva Oa (Atuona) 08:00 18:00
Dec 6 THU Nuku Hiva (Taiohae) 08:00 18:00
Dec 7 FRI At Sea    
Dec 8 SAT At Sea    
Dec 9 SUN Bora Bora 08:00 23:00
Dec 10 MON Taha’a (Motu Mahana) 08:00 16:30
Dec 11 TUE Moorea 08:00 17:00
Dec 11 TUE Papeete (overnight) 19:30  
Dec 12 WED Papeete disembark am
Your cruise concludes in Papeete today. Disembark and transfer to the Radisson Plaza Resort Tahiti for overnight accommodation
Dec 13 THU Papeete to Australia    
Early this morning you will be transferred to the airport for your Air Tahiti Nui fl ight back to Australia

FLY/CRUISE FARES – PER PERSON*
Australian dollars.

ACCOMMODATION
CATEGORY
ex-SYD
Double
ex-MEL/BNE
Double
ex-ADL
Double
ex-PER
Double
OS – Owners Suite $20,875 $21,040 $21,245 $21,565
GS – Grand Suite $16,270 $16,435 $16,640 $16,960
A – Verandah Suite $13,115 $13,275 $13,485 $13,800
B – Verandah Stateroom $10,350 $10,515 $10,720 $11,040
C – Balcony Stateroom $8,240 $8,405 $8,615 $8,935
D – Window Stateroom $7,190 $7,355 $7,560 $7,880
E – Window Stateroom $6,535 $6,695 $6,905 $7,225

*Sole occupancy fares and Business class surcharge available on request


PAPEETE TO PAPEETE
December 12, 2007 – 10 night cruise

DATE DAY PORT ARR DEPT
Dec 10 MON Australia to Papeete    
Depart Australia (ex-designated gateways) with Air Tahiti Nui to Papeete (Cross International Dateline)
Dec 9 SUN Papeete    
On arrival in Papeete this evening you will be met and transferred to the InterContinental Resort for three nights’ accommodation
Dec 10-11 MON-TUE Papeete    
Enjoy two free days at leisure. Relax by the swimming pool or perhaps explore Papeete and experience the French fl air that make Tahiti the most cosmopolitan island in Polynesia
Dec 12 WED Papeete    
Today you will be transferred to the pier to join Paul Gauguin for your 11-night cruise
Dec 13 THU Papeete   02:30
Dec 13 THU Huahine 12:00 17:00
Dec 14 FRI Raiatea 08:00 18:00
Dec 15 SAT Rangiroa (overnight) 12:00  
Dec 16 SUN Rangiroa   12:00
Dec 17 MON Bora Bora (overnight) 08:00  
Dec 18 TUE Bora Bora   18:00
Dec 19 WED Taha’a (Motu Mahana) 08:00 18:00
Dec 20 THU Moorea (overnight) 09:00  
Dec 21 FRI Moorea   17:00
Dec 21 FRI Papeete to Australia 19:30  
Your cruise concludes in Papeete this evening. You will be transferred from the ship to the airport for your early morning (22 December) Air Tahiti Nui flight back to Australia

FLY/CRUISE FARES – PER PERSON*
Australian dollars.

ACCOMMODATION
CATEGORY
ex-SYD
Double
ex-MEL/BNE
Double
ex-ADL
Double
ex-PER
Double
OS – Owners Suite $19,080 $19,245 $19,450 $19,770
GS – Grand Suite $14,740 $14,900 $15,110 $15,430
A – Verandah Suite $11,975 $12,140 $12,345 $12,665
B – Verandah Stateroom $9,605 $9,770 $9,975 $10,300
C – Balcony Stateroom $7,630 $7,795 $8,000 $8,325
D – Window Stateroom $6,710 $6,875 $7,085 $7,405
E – Window Stateroom $6,185 $6,350 $6,555 $6,875

*Sole occupancy fares and Business class surcharge available on request

*Plus* Receive a complimentary
US$200 per person shipboard credit

YOUR FLY/CRUISE INCLUDES

  • Return economy class airfare with Air Tahiti Nui from Australia (ex-designated gateways) to Papeete (including all applicable air taxes and fuel surcharge)
  • Coach transfers airport/hotel/pier and/or return
  • 10 or 11-night cruise aboard Paul Gauguin including all meals, beverages*, entertainment, gratuities and port charges
  • December 1, 2007 Sailing
    Two nights’ pre-cruise accommodation at the InterContinental Resort Tahiti, including daily breakfast and taxes
  • One-night post-cruise accommodation at the Radisson Plaza Tahiti, including breakfast and taxes
  • December 12, 2007 Sailing
    Three nights’ pre-cruise accommodation at the InterContinental Resort Tahiti including daily breakfast and taxes

Not Included: Australian domestic fl ights (otherthan from gateways as noted). Meals other thanaboard cruise or as stated in itinerary; travel insurance;shore excursions; items of a personal nature; passportcost or visa fees (if required); transfers (other thanspecifi ed)

Note: Flight times/itinerary may vary for departuresfrom gateways other than specifi ed.Prices and cruiseitinerary are subject to change without notice (singlesupplements are capacity controlled and subjectto change). Terms and conditions apply. Travelinsurance is recommended. Accommodation andfl ights are subject to availability at time of booking.Accommodation necessitated by fl ight schedules is not included.

Payment: 20% deposit within 7 days of makingreservation. Full monies required no later than 90days prior to sailing.

Cancellation Penalities: AU$130pp admin feeprior to 120 days of sailing;
120-91 days prior to sailing: 10% of fl y-cruise fare
90-61 days prior to sailing: 20% of fl y-cruise fare
60-31 days prior to sailing: 50% of fl y-cruise
30-0 days prior to sailing: 100 of fly-cruise fare(within 60 days 100% cancellation fee applies tohotel programme).
An airline cancellation charge,up to 100%, may be applied depending on theconditions of the airfare

 
 
 
 

Call a Luxury Tour Specialist on 1300 308 081 and Quote #8964

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