Paul Gauguin Cruises‘ flagship vessel, ms Paul Gauguin, has returned to service following a multi-million dollar refurbishment, including a new look Le Grill restaurant.
During the seven-week dry dock in Singapore, the 330-guest luxury ship was retrofitted with eight new connecting staterooms on Deck 7, designed to appeal to the escalating multi-generational travel boom.
The Pool Deck and Pool Bar aboard ms Paul Gauguin were also overhauled.
Subscribe to LATTE Cruise’s free eNewsletter to keep up to date with everything in the luxury cruise space.“We are thrilled to welcome guests aboard the beautifully refurbished Paul Gauguin, which represents our unwavering commitment to excellence and to the constant evolution of the guest experience,” said 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,” he added.
ms Paul Gauguin is offering two unique voyages in its 2025 Boutique Crossing Collection—the 14-night Immersive Indonesia from Singapore to Australia, which commenced on 1 April 2027, followed by a 16-night Crossing Melanesia: Australia to Fiji, departing Darwin on 15 April 2025 as the ship sails back to its homeport in to Tahiti. Le Gauguin will then resume her roster of all-inclusive, luxury voyages offering 7- to 14-night journeys to the Society Islands, Tuamotus, Cook Islands, and Marquesas.
In more detail, the enhancements onboard include:
Le Grill: Offering floor-to-ceiling views of islands and sea, this inviting indoor/outdoor restaurant adjacent to the pool will get a top-to-bottom makeover featuring a sleek, contemporary look in white with wood screens, ceramic tiles, and trim framing culinary stations, and soft oak wood furnishings crowned by stylish bamboo light fixtures.
Pool Deck: A sweeping new white canopy will shade cabana-like seating on the port side of the newly refinished teak pool deck, while the façade of the pool itself will be wrapped by a new mosaic banner. Ample white chaise loungers will surround the space, ensuring blissful moments of sunshine and scenery.
Pool Bar: Amplifying the chic new pool space, the Pool Bar will receive the same white wood-carved screens as Le Grill, as well as new lighting for a subtle evening glow.
Soft Good Enhancements: Throughout the ship, both public spaces and staterooms will see reupholstered furnishings and new carpeting in a tropically chic color palette as well as woodwork restorations.
Sustainable Technology Upgrades: The refurbishment will introduce cutting-edge sustainable technology to enhance efficiency and reduce environmental impact. Energy performance upgrades will include advanced heat recovery systems, efficient chillers, an Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) system generating electricity from heat, and optimised electric motors, significantly reducing energy consumption. A new seawater treatment system will produce fresh water onboard, while the Nordaq filtration system that produces drinking water from seawater helps eliminate plastic water bottles, minimising single-use plastics.
As a tribute to its parent company, PONANT EXPLORATIONS Group, the ship’s stack now features the iconic PONANT three-sail logo, crafted in polished steel and illuminated with LED backing for a striking nighttime display.
Additionally, Paul Gauguin Cruises’ signature scripted “P” logo will take a prominent position on Deck 8 forward, while the sleek white hull will receive modern gray accents. These design elements underscore the shared values of the two brands, reflecting their unwavering commitment to authenticity and the mariner’s spirit of adventure.
The Gauguin was last upgraded in 2021.
