Insider Video: What’s Changed on the Famed Paul Gauguin Cruise Ship in Tahiti

Captain Michel Quioc, skipper of the M/S Paul Gauguin, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about his start as a lowly ship’s mate 20 years ago, the 25th anniversary of has well-known ship, how the vessel has been upgraded, and how she is benefiting by being a part of Ponant’s luxury fleet since 2019. Quioc also reveals how the Gauguin offers her medical team and facilities to the people of Tahiti, especially the remote islands, and how the people of Tahiti miss the ship every two years when she is in dry-dock. For more information, visit www.PGCruises.com.
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[@NancyRuthMusic]

I worked as the pianist on the Paul Gauguin from 2001 - 2005. My favourite ship, there's something special about it. Nice to see it's still sailing. I hope to go back someday.

[@spikeklobas3486]

it was better before the French took over ask U.S passangers. We have sail 4 times the 4th was the last one with the french. Many things have changed not for the best.