Society Islands & Tuamotus in Alliance with
The Explorers Club

m/s Paul Gauguin
November 6 - 17, 2027

Geri and Tim Penner

An alliance of unprecedented discovery

When travelers and trailblazers come together, something extraordinary happens. In alliance with The Explorers Club, Paul Gauguin Cruises introduces a new era of guest enrichment—pairing intimate voyages with the insight of those who’ve helped redefine exploration itself.

Join Explorer, Photographer & Writer, Jad Davenport, member of The Explorers Club, on board the Society Islands & the Tuamotus, departing May 29, 2027. Explore the vibrant lagoons and iconic reefs, living laboratories of coral resilience, where science, culture, and natural beauty come together.

I highly recommend it!

Itinerary

Day 1 Tahiti, Society Islands
Day 2 Huahine, Society Islands
Day 3 Raiatea, Society Islands
Day 4 Taha'a, Society Islands (Motu Mahana)
Days 5-6 Bora Bora, Society Islands
Day 7 At Sea
Day 8 Fakarava, Tuamotu Islands
Day 9 Rangiroa, Tuamotu Islands
Days 10-11 Moorea, Society Islands
Day 12 Tahiti, Society Islands

Highlights

  • Jad Davenport, a celebrated member of The Explorers Club for over 20 years and a National Geographic photographer, writer, and filmmaker, will be joining us as a special guest speaker on our journey through French Polynesia.

  • Experience pure Polynesian bliss on Motu Mahana, our exclusive retreat in Taha'a's sheltered lagoon. Paddle to our whimsical floating bar, unwind under swaying palms, feast on local delicacies, and breathe in the sweet essence of vanilla carried on the tropical breeze.

  • Plunge into the pristine waters of Fakarava, a UNESCO Marine Biosphere Reserve, then witness nature's artistry in Rangiroa's living "aquarium," where rainbow-hued fish dance through crystal-clear waters.

An Alliance of Unprecedented Discovery

In 2019 Paul Gauguin Cruises joined the PONANT EXPLORATIONS Family, uniting two brands with a shared passion for exploration and discovery. On select journeys aboard both sister brands, guests travel alongside members of The Explorers Club—mountaineers, deep-sea divers, conservationists, and others whose work has shaped how we see the world. Their presence transforms each destination into a living story. You might trace the shifting ice of the Arctic with a polar scientist who’s charted it for decades… explore the rainforests of Central America with someone who’s uncovered its ancient civilizations… or learn from an award-winning photographer how documenting French Polynesia's marine ecosystems and local traditions can inspire the protection of remote lands.

These voyages span the farthest corners of the planet—from Antarctica to the Kimberley, the Seychelles to the Cook Islands—and invite a deeper connection to each destination. Through an onboard lecture series, engaging conversations, and immersive excursions, guests will engage with the world’s last frontiers in a way few ever do—gaining insights from those who've dedicated their lives to exploring them.

10- & 11-night itineraries

Uncover the treasures of the Tuamotus and the Society Islands on 10- or 11-nights journeys with a visit to Fakarava’s UNESCO Marine Biosphere Reserve and snorkeling in Rangiroa’s “endless lagoon.”

Opportunities to Travel with PONANT EXPLORATIONS + The Explorers Club

Interested in more destinations? PONANT EXPLORATIONS has several exciting voyages with The Explorers Club in 2027.

Secrets of Central America
March 29 - April 8, 2027

Australia's Iconic Kimberley
June 16 - 26, 2027

The Geographic North Pole & the East Coast of Greenland
July 10 - 27, 2027

Opportunities to Travel with Paul Gauguin Cruises + The Explorers Club

Interested in more destinations? Paul Gauguin Cruises has an additional voyage with The Explorers Club in 2027.

Cook Islands & Society Islands
November 6 - 17, 2027
November 11 - 22, 2028

Society Islands & Tuamotus
April 15 - 26, 2028

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