Paul Gauguin Cruises, a luxurious cruise line that sails in French Polynesia, introduced right this moment the completion of a seven-week renovation for its vessel MS Paul Gauguin. The vessel emerged from dry dock in Singapore on April 1st with remodeled areas, enhanced visitor facilities, and sustainable upgrades.
“We are thrilled to welcome guests aboard the beautifully refurbished m/s Paul Gauguin, which represents our unwavering commitment to excellence and to the constant evolution of the guest experience,” stated Hervé Gastinel, CEO & Chief Sustainability Officer of PONANT EXPLORATIONS GROUP. “This transformative project supports our vision of blending elegant design with advanced sustainable technologies, allowing us to reduce our environmental footprint while elevating the immersive discovery our guests treasure. Long a part of the French Polynesian community, The Gauguin continues to deepen our profound connection to this remarkable region and its people.”
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Led by Stirling Design International, the refurbishment displays the cruise line’s imaginative and prescient of genuine discovery. Key options of the 330-guest ship’s refurbishment embody:
Connecting Staterooms: Eight new connecting staterooms on Deck 7 accommodate the rising multi-generational journey development, complementing the ship’s extremely profitable Moana Explorer Program for youngsters ages six to fifteen, supplied in partnership with Te mana o te moana, the South Pacific’s premier marine training and conservation basis.
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Redesigned Le Grill: The indoor/out of doors restaurant showcases a glossy, modern design with white wooden screens, ceramic tiles, and comfortable oak furnishings enhanced by trendy lighting fixtures, creating a chic setting for the ship’s famend culinary choices.
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Transformed Pool Deck: A sweeping new white cover offers shade for cabana-like seating, complemented by a hanging mosaic banner across the pool and ample chaise loungers for final rest.
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The ship additionally acquired an improve in the best way of sustainability with superior warmth restoration techniques, environment friendly chillers, an Organic Rankine Cycle system producing electrical energy from warmth, and optimized electrical motors. A brand new seawater therapy system produces recent water on board, whereas the Nordaq filtration system helps remove plastic water bottles. Waste administration techniques embody a glass crusher and a cardboard compactor for environment friendly recycling.
As a tribute to its mum or dad firm, Ponant Explorations Group, MS Paul Gauguin‘s stack now features the iconic three-sail logo, crafted in polished steel and illuminated with LED backing. Additionally, Paul Gauguin Cruises’ signature scripted “P” brand takes a outstanding spot on deck 8 ahead, whereas the white hull acquired trendy grey accents.
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MS Paul Gauguin is at the moment on the primary of two voyages included in its 2025 Boutique Crossing Collection: a 14-night Immersive Indonesia (Singapore to Australia) itinerary and a 16-night Crossing Melanesia (Australia to Fiji) itinerary. The ship will then resume its year-round presence in French Polynesia in May with a schedule of all-inclusive seven to 14-night voyages to the Society Islands, Tuamotus, Cook Islands, and Marquesas.
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