Paul Gauguin Cruises Announces 2012 Sailing Schedule

  • May 5, 2011
Paul Gauguin Cruises Announces 2012 Sailing Schedule
The sailing schedule includes three new itineraries, as well as a number of special guest speakers and events. Additionally, guests will enjoy extraordinary savings -- receiving 50% off standard cruise fares plus FREE airfare from Los Angeles.

2012 Sailing Schedule Highlights:

South Pacific Discovery: Introducing a new 20-night hotel-and-cruise journey to Australia, New Caledonia, Fiji, Tonga, Cook & Society Islands. Departing January 23, 2012, guests enjoying the exclusive package are invited to explore the shores of nine distinctive islands in five archipelagos on a single voyage.

Island of Whales: Departing September 1, 2012, the ship's new Australs & Society Islands cruise sails to Rurutu, the “Island of Whales,” at the height of whale-watching season.

Fiji, Tonga, Cook & Society Islands: Departing October 27, 2012, and November 20, 2012, The Gauguin sets sail on a new journey taking guests not only to the Cook and Society Islands, with their unique cultures and striking views, but also to the remote isles of legendary Fiji and intriguing Tonga.

Culinary Sailings: Michelin-starred Chef Jean-Pierre Vigato will join the June 23, 2012, sailing to Tahiti & the Society Islands. As The Gauguin's special guest, the famed Parisian chef will prepare gourmet dishes and offer demonstrations of his culinary techniques.

Cousteau Sailings: Jean-Michel Cousteau will join The Gauguin on the July 11, 2012, sailing to the Society Islands & Tuamotus; the November 20, 2012, sailing to Fiji, Tonga, Cook & Society Islands; and the December 1, 2012, sailing to the Marquesas, Tuamotus & Society Islands. Mr. Cousteau will offer a series of lectures with videos of his work in the world's oceans, as well as accompany several dives from the ship.

With an endless amount of innovative hotel programs and excursions, Paul Gauguin Cruises is the perfect luxury vacation to celebrate any occasion, all within the magical wonders of the South Pacific. For a full preview of the 2012 catalog, please click here: Paul Gauguin Cruises 2012 Preview Catalog.

For rates and reservations for Paul Gauguin Cruises, contact a professional travel agent, call 800-848-6172, or visit www.pgcruises.com.