As the northern hemisphere heads into winter, many people dream of visiting French Polynesia and other destinations with idyllic beaches and crystal-clear waters. One of the best ways to do so is to book a luxury cruise with Paul Gauguin Cruises. Read on to find highlights and details of the cruise line’s 2024 itineraries.

Sailing with Paul Gauguin Cruises in 2024

When winter hits travelers often dream of heading to warmer climes, with idyllic beaches, crystal-clear waters and waving palm trees. Moreover, they dream of snorkeling among the beautiful coral reefs in that clear, turquoise water, and visiting the marine life of the islands. French Polynesia often comes to mind as a perfect location for a luxury cruise.

However, French Polynesia is not just one island, but a French overseas territory with five different archipelagos. Each offers its own attributes, including Tuamotus, Marquesas and the Society Islands. But that’s not all, as while they are not officially part of the beautiful French overseas territory, the beautiful Cook Islands, Fiji and Tonga are part of Polynesia, but just not French

Meanwhile, the luxurious m/s Paul Gauguin was specifically built to glide through the shallow seas, beautiful atolls and lagoons found in the South Pacific islands. Moreover, Paul Gauguin Cruises offers a dedicated year-round presence with more unique itineraries and iconic ports of call than any other luxury cruise line. Read on to find highlights of the ports of call guests can expect on a luxury cruise.

Highlights of 2024 cruises

Among the ports of call on a cruise on the m/s Paul Gauguin, the heart-shaped island of Moorea is renowned for its palm-backed beaches and soaring mountains. Meanwhile, Bora Bora is known for its beautiful lagoons and Mount Otemanu. Taha’a, dubbed the vanilla island, hosts the cruise line’s own private islet, with a private beach day included on each itinerary.

The 2024, seven-night Society Islands itinerary offers a return to the sacred homeland of the Maohi people, Raiatea, and the UNESCO-listed archaeological site of Marae Taputaputea.

Heading east from the Society Islands, guests visit the Tuamotu Archipelago which hosts the largest group of coral atolls. Heading northeast, the Marquesas Islands are revered in literature, song and art. Paul Gauguin Cruises new 14-night Islands of the Marquesas & Tuamotus sailing includes five port calls. Meanwhile, the 14-night Marquesas, Tuamotus & Society Islands itinerary features an alternative line-up of ports.

The m/s Paul Gauguin’s 11-night Cook Islands & Society Islands Itinerary

Heading west of French Polynesia, the Cook Islands is a pristine paradise with no fancy resorts or buildings taller than a coconut palm. Its hub is Rarotonga, with coral reefs and almost untouched lagoons, backed by mountains, soaring to 2,000 feet above. Heading to Aitutaki, with its waving palms and idyllic beaches, gives guests access to One Foot Island, said to be one of the best beaches in Polynesia.

Heading even further west lies the Kingdom of Tonga and the Fiji Islands. Tonga is especially iconic as it hosts Polynesia’s only remaining monarchy. The island takes pride in being a nation never colonized by a foreign power.

The 14-night Fiji, Tonga, Cook & Society Islands Itinerary sails between Papeete and Lautoka, while crossing the International Date Line. Due to this, you could be traveling for 12 or 13 days, depending on which direction you are sailing.

Find out more about the 2024 itineraries on the Paul Gauguin Cruises website here.