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The Best Way to Travel to the South Pacific

Image: PHOTO: French Polynesian dance onboard Paul Gauguin Cruises. (photo via Paul Gauguin Cruises)
Image: PHOTO: French Polynesian dance onboard Paul Gauguin Cruises. (photo via Paul Gauguin Cruises)
by Codie Liermann
Last updated: 12:20 AM ET, Sat March 16, 2019

Planning a trip to the South Pacific can be both exhilarating and overwhelming at the same time.

The islands in this destination are some of the most beautiful and remote places on earth. You start to look forward to diving into the crystal-clear water and exploring the underwater marine life.

On the other hand, you're unsure of which specific islands to choose, how you'll get from one to the next, what the cost of meals will be and so on.

Leaving your trip in the hands of Paul Gauguin Cruises will be the best decision you make. There's no better way to travel throughout the South Pacific, and here's why:

Convenience

A visit to the South Pacific most likely involves bouncing around to visit several islands, not just staying in one spot. A cruise is the perfect way to conveniently explore more than one island while visiting the destination.

With Paul Gauguin, travelers can seamlessly enjoy multiple destinations in one itinerary. For example, one route includes visits to Marquesas, Tuamotus and the Society Islands in one journey. Another option covers the Society Islands, Cook Islands, Tonga and Fiji.

Beautiful tropical beach with palm trees, white sand, turquoise ocean water and blue sky at Cook Islands, South Pacific (Photo via shalamov / iStock / Getty Images Plus)
PHOTO: Beautiful tropical beach with palm trees, white sand, turquoise ocean water and blue sky at Cook Islands, South Pacific. (Photo via shalamov / iStock / Getty Images Plus)

Intimate Voyage

The Gauguin was built specifically to sail the shallow waters of the South Pacific, and its small size allows for access into ports that larger cruise ships may not be able to get to. The Gauguin is able to get up close and personal to the beautiful islands in the destination.

The smaller ship gives passengers a more intimate voyage, but they will still enjoy all the amenities and luxuries of a larger ship.

The crew to guest ratio is 1 to 1.5, so everyone is well taken care of throughout the journey. With a capacity of only 332 guests, there is plenty of room for spacious suites, an onboard watersports marina and a spa. Paul Gauguin aims to keep an intimate atmosphere and bring the rich culture of the area onboard.

Extraordinary Value

After adding up the costs of flights, meals and hotel nights individually, you may end up second-guessing your trip to the South Pacific-and that's before adding in any activities or entertainment.

A voyage with Paul Gauguin is all-inclusive, meaning once you're onboard you don't have to worry about paying for every little thing throughout the trip. You can focus on taking in each and every experience instead of worrying about whether you have enough cash on you for your next meal.

Guests will enjoy roundtrip airfare from either Los Angeles or San Francisco, airport transfers, meals onboard including room service, a variety of drinks, onboard entertainment, watersports and so much more.

With the convenience and value this cruise line offers, it truly is the best way to travel to the South Pacific. Paul Gauguin Cruises even took home the gold at the Travvy Awards for Best Cruise Line for Australia/New Zealand/South Pacific region.


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