Paul Gauguin Unviels 2013 Cruises and Offers Early Discounts

Paul Gauguin Cruises is finalizing plans for the 2013 season--and we wanted you to have an advance look at some of what's in store aboard our 5+-star luxury vessel next year:

Itineraries You have the opportunity to book a cruise to the island groups that have made The Gauguin the destination specialist to Tahiti, French Polynesia, and the South Seas. On voyages ranging from 7 to 14 nights, you can visit the exquisite Society Islands of Bora Bora, Moorea, and more ... explore the diver's paradise of the Tuamotus ... immerse themselves in the unique culture and beauty of the Cook Islands ... and discover the wild Marquesas that so captivated our ship's namesake, artist Paul Gauguin. We will also offer a return of a popular new itinerary--the 11-night Australs & Society Islands--on a single sailing timed to coincide with prime viewing of humpback whales. (And if you were looking forward to cruising to Fiji, don't worry--we'll be returning to that exotic paradise in 2014. Space also still remains on our two sailings to Fiji, Tonga, Cook & Society Islands in 2012. Click here for details.)

Newly Renovated Ship The multimillion-dollar renovation completed in January means that you will enjoy the utmost in comfort and luxury in the years ahead. Among the highlights are new furnishings and décor in all public areas and suites/staterooms, improved signage and lighting, an expanded casino, new dance floors, and a new integrated display case for books and art.

Special Guests The launch of an ambitious roster of guest-host sailings has proved so popular for 2012, we are busily lining up guest hosts for our 2013 sailings. Among them will be environmentalist and oceanographer Jean-Michel Cousteau, creator of The Gauguin's Ambassadors of the Environment Youth Program. Mr. Cousteau will offer lectures with videos of his work and accompany several dives from the ship.

The highest-rated and longest continually sailing luxury cruise ship in the South Pacific, The Gauguin will continue to feature the truly all-inclusive pricing for which we are renowned. Add to that our 2013 offer of 50% off standard cruise fares plus free airfare from Los Angeles, and you will enjoy an extraordinary value in luxury cruising next year.

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Passenger / Freighter Aranui III Will Undergo Refit Before Resuming 2012 Tahitian / Polynesian Sailings

Aranui III was the first incarnation of cargo-passenger vessels to bear the Aranui name that was built with passenger comfort in mind. The well-appointed "Freighter to Paradise" will soon receive further enhancements including the addition of new carpeting for guest cabins, as well as new and re-upholstered dining room chairs among other improvements.

These enhancements will occur during the 2011/2012 winter season while the ship is in dry dock. The Aranui's main engine will receive an overhaul, while its hull will be repainted after it is cleaned of barnacles and algae. Lifeboats will also receive a major overhaul to ensure safety.

The 2012 Aranui III schedule has recently been announced and includes 16 departures from Feb. 4 - Dec. 15, 2012. The Aranui III departs from the Tahitian island of Papeete on a regularly scheduled 14-day journey. The 2012 schedule includes the following travel dates:

Feb. 4 - Feb. 17

Feb. 25 - March 9

March 17 - March 30

April 7 - April 20

April 28 - May 11

May 19 - June 1

June 9 - June 22

June 30 - July 13

July 21 - Aug. 3

Aug. 11 - Aug. 24

Sept. 1 - Sept. 14

Sept. 22 - Oct. 5

Oct. 13- Oct. 26

Nov. 3 - Nov. 16

Nov. 24 - Dec. 7

Dec. 15 - Dec. 28

Travelers will board the Aranui III for complete vacation experience following in the footsteps of famous figures such as Treasure Island-author Robert Louis Stevenson. Guests journey through 800 miles of the most spectacular and remote islands in exotic French Polynesia including Tahiti, the Tuamotu Islands and Marquesas Islands.

Highlights include Nuka Hiva, where 23-year-old Herman Melville jumped a whaling ship for an adventure which ultimately inspired highly regarded literary works such as Typee and Moby Dick, and Hiva Oa, where artist Paul Gauguin's search for an unspoiled paradise came to an end. The ship also visits the Marquesan islands of Tahuata, Ua Pou, Ua Huka and Fatu Hiva, as well as Fakarava and Rangiroa in the Tuamotu Islands.

Prices range from $2,234 – $4,982 per person, based on double occupancy. Rates do not include port tax, cruise tax and tourism tax, which may total up to $350 depending on stateroom category, and an $80 fuel surcharge.

The cruise includes three meals with complimentary wine daily, guided excursions outlined in the itinerary, picnic and meals on shore. Optional excursions such as scuba diving, horseback riding, fishing and helicopter tours are additional.

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