Paul Gauguin Cruises has launched its 2016 Tahiti, French Polynesia & the South Pacific brouchure containing 60-pages of cruises aboard The Gauguin.

Itineraries, cruise schedules, maps, highlights and fares are detailed.

Fleet distinctions, dining venues, private retreats, entertainment options, special occasions, activities, shore excursions, pre- and post-cruise hotel programmes, deck plans and general information are also highlighted.

The Gauguin’s 2016 sailings feature its most popular voyages and showcase a host of exquisite islands with white-sand beaches, aqua lagoons, mist-laden mountains and warm Polynesian culture. Itineraries include: seven-night Tahiti & the Society Islands; ten-night Society Islands & Tuamotus; 11-night Cook Islands & Society Islands; and 14-night Marquesas, Tuamotus & Society Islands.

New for 2016 is a Tahiti, the Society Islands & Tuamotus voyage that features a visit to two Polynesian archipelagos in one week. The sailing departs and returns to Papeete, Tahiti, and calls on Huahine, Society Islands; Fakarava, Tuamotus; Rangiroa, Tuamotus; and Taha’a (Motu Mahana), Bora Bora, and Moorea in the Society Islands. The February 6 2016 sailing’s cruise fares start from £3,931 per person including roundtrip airfare from Los Angeles.

The cruise line will also be offering anl 11-night Society Islands & Tuamotus voyage on December 3 2016 which includes two days at the line’s private island paradise of Motu Mahana. The sailing departs and returns to Papeete, Tahiti, and visits Huahine, Society Islands; Taha’a (Motu Mahana), Society Islands; Bora Bora, Society Islands (overnight); Fakarava, Tuamotus; Rangiroa, Tuamotus; Taha’a (Motu Mahana), Society Islands; and Moorea, Society Islands (overnight). Cruise fares start from £4,351 per person including roundtrip airfare from Los Angeles.

On sailings in Tahiti and French Polynesia, guests receive complimentary access to Paul Gauguin Cruises’ two exclusive retreats. Off the coast of Taha’a lies the islet of Motu Mahana for enjoying a day of watersports, Polynesian activities, a barbecue and cocktails from a floating bar. In Bora Bora, guests can relax on a private, white-sand beach and enjoy refreshments, a game of volleyball and snorkelling.

For further information and reservations call 020 7399 7691 or visit www.pgcruises.com