Marquesas, The Tuamotus & Society Islands

Enhance your cruise and make the most of your trip to the islands with a relaxing two-night pre-cruise stay at a beautiful Tahitian resort.

Day 1 - Papeete

Meet at Faa'a International Airport in the Arrival hall. You will be greeted by our local representative off the flight selected by PAUL GAUGUIN Cruises.

Transfer to the hotel Le Tahiti by Pearl Resorts 4* and check in upon arrival.

Dinner at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 2 - Papeete / Punaauia

Morning at leisure at the hotel.

Lunch will be served at the hotel.

During this afternoon dedicated to the Scents & Culture of Fenua, get comfortable on board an air-conditioned van, heading for the Cosmetology Laboratory located about an hour away.

On the way, drive through the city of Papeete and its suburbs to gradually enter the wilder nature of the South coast of the island of Tahiti. Once at the Laboratory, discover the real Monoi de Tahiti, a natural blend of virgin coconut oil and Tiare flowers used by the Polynesian people for over 2000 years. From the flower on its shrub to the bottling, discover the whole manufacturing process and learn about its multiple uses.

Then head for the Museum of Tahiti and its Islands. Enter in a completely renovated, modern and interactive museum that reopened its doors to the public in early 2023. A real tribute to Polynesian culture with its 1400 m² (15,069.46 sq ft) exhibition room and its different areas to visit freely. Ancient canoes, art objects, imposing sculptures, utensils of daily life and even some exceptional pieces lent by the Quai Branly Museum, the Cambridge Museum and the British Museum... so many witnesses of the cultural wealth of our islands.

Dinner will be served at the hotel.

Day 3 - Papeete

Check out after an included breakfast and you will be transferred to the city center, to discover downtown Papeete.

Join the market in an air-conditioned van, stroll from stand to stand to meet the local vendors and artisans. Pearl and mother-of-pearl jewelry, wood and stone sculptures, baskets and various woven objects, pareos and local dresses… but also florists, market gardeners, fishermen, butchers... your guide will invite you to taste some authentic products from the three main culinary cultures of the country: Tahitian, Chinese and French (seasonal fruits, salty or sweet snacks, fish dishes, etc...)

The walk continues on the pedestrian walkway of the waterfront, along the marina and the public gardens of Paofai, to the restaurant.

After a welcome cocktail, lunch will be served in a local restaurant.

You will then be transferred to the pier to board Le Paul Gauguin.

Your hotel:

Located in the historical Matavai Bay, Le Tahiti by Pearl Resorts is surrounded by the Lafayette Beach. The hotel offers an infinity swimming pool, a renowned spa and a local arts and crafts 'fare'.

Your programme includes:

·        2-night accommodation in Ocean View room or Signature Ocean Front Room at the hotel Le Tahiti by Pearl Resorts 4*, local standards (or similar) including breakfast.

·        Meals as mentioned in the programme.

·        Beverages package during lunch (mineral water + 1 soft drink + 1 coffee or tea).

·        Transfers from airport to the resort and from the hotel to Le Paul Gauguin.

·        Visits as mentioned in the programme.

·        Assistance from our local English-speaking guide.

·        Accommodation tax.

Your programme does not include:

·        Dinner on Day 1.

·        Tips for the driver and the guide.

·        Personal expenses.

·        Any other services not mentioned in the "included" list.

Please note:

·        The check-in time at the hotel is at 2 p.m.

·        Kindly note that a minimum number of participants is required for this trip to proceed. As a result, both the price and itinerary may be adjusted based on the final number of participants. Should the minimum number not be met, we will offer you an alternative arrangement.

Contact of your hotel:

Le Tahiti by Pearl Resorts

BP 14170 - 98701

Arue, Tahiti

Polynésie française

Telephone number: +689 4086 5110

Duration and order of the visits may vary. To know your PAUL GAUGUIN Cruises flight schedule, please contact your travel agent; it is also indicated on your electronic ticket included in your travel documents.

Turn your transfer into a respite and enjoy a relaxing day in a beautiful resort setting with Paul Gauguin Cruises Day Room Program.

Papeete

Enjoy breakfast aboard Le Paul Gauguin before checking out and disembarking.

Our local representative will greet you at the pier and you will depart by coach on an island exploration.

After passing through downtown Papeete, you will arrive at the district of Arue to visit James Norman Hall Home?. This memorial museum is the exact replica of the original elegant green colonial home of this famous writer. Most known for the Mutiny on the Bounty? trilogy and other known novels that were transformed into Hollywood movies.

You will then continue to Venus Point on Matavai Bay. Here you will see a Victorian-era lighthouse and monument commemorating the passage of Captain James Cook who came to observe the transit of Venus in 1769 as part of his work for the Royal Society.

Next, a stop will be allowed at Tahara'a One Tree Hill?. The lookout provides impressive panoramic views across the Sea of Moons? with Tahiti's sister island, Moorea.

The tour will end at the InterContinental Tahiti Resort & Spa 4*, where you will have lunch.

After lunch, check in to your Day Room. Enjoy a leisurely afternoon/evening relaxing in your room or taking advantage of two freshwater swimming pools and a beach.

Dinner is on your own. You will transfer to the Faaa International Airport in the late afternoon, and check in for your Paul Gauguin Cruises selected flight.

The resort:

Located on a vibrant blue lagoon, the InterContinental Tahiti Resort & Spa 4* is the ideal base to relax as you transition from the ship to the airport. You will have access to all hotel amenities including two freshwater swimming pools, a beach, and an overwater restaurant. If time and availability allow, there is also a spa and a dive center at additional cost.

Upgraded rooms are also available depending on availability and on a supplement basis. Contact your travel professional for further detail.

Your program includes:

·        1 day-use Classic Garden View room from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the InterContinental Tahiti Resort & Spa 4*, local standards (or similar).

·        Meal as mentioned in the programme.

·        Beverages package during lunch (bottled water + 1 soft drink or 1 glass of wine or 1 local beer and 1 coffee or tea).

·        Transfer from the ship to the hotel, with an island tour in between.

·        Transfer from the resort to the airport.

·        The assistance of an English-speaking representative.

·        Accommodation tax.

Your program does not include:

·        Dinner.

·        Tips for the driver and the guide.

·        Personal expenses (beverages, meals at the resort, etc.).

·        Any other services not mentioned in the included list.

Please note:

·        The check-out time at the hotel InterContinental Tahiti Resort & Spa is at 8 p.m.

·        Kindly note that a minimum number of participants is required for this trip to proceed. As a result, both the price and itinerary may be adjusted based on the final number of participants. Should the minimum number not be met, we will offer you an alternative arrangement.

Resort Contact Information:

InterContinental Tahiti Resort & Spa
PK7, Fa'a'a 98702
Polynesie francaise
Telephone number: +689 4086 5110

To check your Paul Gauguin Cruises flight schedule, please contact your travel agent; it is also indicated on your electronic ticket which is included in your travel documents.

Enhance your cruise and make the most of your trip to the islands with a relaxing three-night post-cruise stay at a beautiful Tahitian resort.

Velvety mountain peaks, white-sand beaches with swaying palms, sheltered azure bays and gentle breezes: Moorea is the very picture of the ideal island getaway. And you can immerse yourself in its splendor with a stay at a luxury resort that offers world-class service in a spectacular setting.

Day 1 – Papeete/Moorea

After disembarkation procedures are completed, you will be greeted at the port by our local representative.

You will be transferred to your ferry to Moorea. Upon arriving Moorea, you will be met by a representative from the Sofitel Kia Ora Moorea Beach Resort 5* and be transferred to the resort.

After check-in, the afternoon is at leisure.

Dinner at the hotel.

Day 2 & 3 – Moorea

Set against a stunning mountain backdrop melting into a crystal clear lagoon with views over the island of Tahiti, the Sofitel Kia Ora Moorea Beach Resort is the perfect setting for a relaxing vacation. The bungalows, built over the water or surrounded by landscaped gardens, are made from natural materials and feature a rain shower. Make the most of the resort's white sandy beach, the most beautiful on Moorea, to sunbathe or explore a lagoon teeming with tropical marine life. Facilities include two restaurants, a bar, an outdoor swimming pool and a day spa.

Lunches are on your own.

Dinners at the hotel.

Day 4 – Moorea/Papeete

Check out after an included breakfast and you will be transferred to the port of Moorea, to embark on a ferry to Papeete. Upon arriving in Tahiti, a local representative will assist you in transporting you to your Day Room at the Hilton Tahiti 4*.

Check-in and then relax in your room or take advantage of the resort’s amenities.

The Hilton Tahiti offers an ideal location, overlooking Moorea Island and close to the city centre. The elegant rooms are light and equipped with contemporary furniture for a warm and comfortable ambience. The hotel features a large outdoor pool, six bars and restaurants, a fitness centre and a spa.

Lunch and dinner are on your own. You will then be transferred to the Faa’a International Airport in time for check-in for the PAUL GAUGUIN Cruises selected flight.

This program includes the accommodation in Luxury Bungalow Garden View at the Sofitel Kia Ora Moorea Beach Resort. Superior Overwater Bungalow and Horizon Overwater Bungalow are also available on a supplement basis. Contact your travel professional for further detail.

Your program includes:

·        3 nights accommodations in Luxury Bungalow Garden View, Superior Overwater Bungalow or Horizon Overwater Bungalow (depending on your choice) at the Sofitel Kia Ora Moorea Beach Resort 5*, local standards (or similar) including breakfast and dinner.

·        1 day-use in King Bed Ocean View Room from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the Hilton Tahiti 4*, local standards (or similar).

·        Roundtrip ferry service from Papeete to Moorea.

·        All transfers mentioned above; between ship/ferry/resorts/airport.

·        The assistance of an English-speaking representative.

·        Accommodation tax.

Your program does not include:

·        Dinner on Day 4 and lunches.

·        Tips for the driver and the guide.

·        All personal expenses (beverages, spa services, meals other than breakfasts, sightseeing, SCUBA, etc.).

·        Any other services not mentioned in the “included” list.

Please note:

·        The check-out time at the hotel Hilton Tahiti is at 8 p.m.

·        Kindly note that a minimum number of participants is required for this trip to proceed. As a result, both the price and itinerary may be adjusted based on the final number of participants. Should the minimum number not be met, we will offer you an alternative arrangement.

Resorts Contact Information:

Sofitel Kia Ora Moorea Beach Resort
Moorea, BP 28
98728 MAHAREPA
FRENCH POLYNESIA
Telephone number: +689 40 55 12 12

Hilton Tahiti
Auae Faaa, Papeete 98713
FRENCH POLYNESIA
Telephone number: +689 4086 4848

To know your PAUL GAUGUIN Cruises flight schedule, please contact your travel agent; it is also indicated on your electronic ticket included in your travel documents.

Enhance your cruise and make the most of your trip to the islands with a relaxing three-night post-cruise stay at a beautiful Tahitian resort.

With its turquoise lagoons, sugar sand beaches, and jagged volcanic peaks, Bora Bora is an unspoiled gem in the emerald necklace of French Polynesia. Discover the marine life teeming in its coral reefs, glide over the water on a jet ski or glass-bottom boat, or embark on an off-road 4x4 safari offering breathtaking views. You will see for yourself why author James Michener called Bora Bora “the most beautiful island in the world.”

Day 1 – Papeete/Bora Bora

After disembarkation procedures are completed, you will be greeted at the port by our local representative.

You will be transferred to the Faa’a International Airport for your flight to Bora Bora.

Upon arriving at the Bora Bora Airport, a representative from the Westin Bora Bora Resort & Spa 5* will meet you and you will be transferred by boat to the resort where you will check-in to your overwater villa.

Dinner at the hotel.

Days 2 & 3 – Bora Bora

After an included breakfast, spend your days at leisure enjoying the resort’s stunning setting. Lounge by the pool, skim across the lagoon on a rented sailboat, kayak or paddleboard—or sign up for a SCUBA course to discover the graceful marine life inhabiting the lagoon.

Lunches are on your own.

Dinners included at the hotel.

Day 4 – Bora Bora/Papeete

Check out after an included breakfast and catch your boat transport to the Bora Bora Airport, where you will board your flight back to Papeete. Upon arriving Tahiti, a local representative will assist you in transporting to your Day Room at the InterContinental Tahiti Resort & Spa 4*.

Check-in and then relax in your room or take advantage of the resort’s amenities. Located on a vibrant blue lagoon, the Intercontinental Tahiti Resort & Spa is the ideal base to relax as you transition from vacation to your journey home. You will have access to all hotel amenities including two freshwater swimming pools, a beach, and an overwater restaurant. If time and availability allow, there is also a spa and a dive center at additional cost.

Lunch and dinner are on your own. You will then be transferred to the Faa’a International Airport  in time for check-in for the PAUL GAUGUIN Cruises selected flight.

This program includes the accommodation in Overwater Bungalow Lagoon View at the Westin Bora Bora Resort & Spa. Overwater Bungalow Island View are also available on a supplement basis and on request. Contact your travel professional for further detail.

Your program includes:

·        Papeete/Bora Bora/Papeete return tickets on scheduled Air Tahiti flights, economy class.

·        3 nights accommodations in an Overwater Bungalow Lagoon View, or Overwater Bungalow Island View depending on your booking, at the Westin Bora Bora Resort & Spa 5*, local standards (or similar) including breakfast and dinners.

·        Meals as mentioned in the programme.

·        1 day-use Classic Garden View room from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the InterContinental Tahiti Resort & Spa 4*, local standards (or similar).

·        All transfers mentioned above; between ship/resorts/airports.

·        The assistance of an English-speaking representative.

·        Accommodation tax.

Your program does not include:

·        Dinner on day 4 and lunches.

·        Tips for the driver and the guide.

·        Excess baggage charges.

·        All personal expenses (beverages, spa services, meals other than breakfasts, sightseeing, SCUBA, etc.).

·        Any other services not mentioned in the “included” list.

Please note:

·        The check out time at the hotel InterContinental Tahiti Resort & Spa is at 8 p.m.

·       Kindly note that a minimum number of participants is required for this trip to proceed. As a result, both the price and itinerary may be adjusted based on the final number of participants. Should the minimum number not be met, we will offer you an alternative arrangement.

·        The included luggage allowance for inter-island flights is: 23 kg (50 lb) per person, maximum 3 items, the dimensions of which should not exceed length + width + height = 150 cm (59 in) for the Air Tahiti Papeete/Bora Bora/Papeete flights. One carry-on, the weight and size of which must not exceed 5 kg (11 lb) and 45 x 35 x 20 cm (17.6 in x 13.7 in x 7.8 in). The cabins and overhead lockers on the planes are not big enough to take extra items such as laptops, cameras, etc. All your cabin effects must fit into your luggage items, as described above.

Resorts Contact Information:

Westin Bora Bora Resort & Spa
Bora Bora 98730
Polynésie française

InterContinental Tahiti Resort & Spa
PK7, Fa'a'a 98702
Polynésie française
Telephone number: +689 4086 5110

To know your PAUL GAUGUIN Cruises flight schedule, please contact your travel agent; it is also indicated on your electronic ticket included in your travel documents.