Paul Gauguin Cruises has announced the completion of an extensive refurbishment of the 330-guest m/s Paul Gauguin. The vessel emerged from its seven-week drydock in Singapore on April 1 with transformed spaces, enhanced guest amenities and sustainable upgrades. More specifically, the refurbishment included a contemporary redesign of the beloved Le Grill restaurant, a revamped pool deck with an elegant, shaded cabana area, eight new connecting staterooms, refreshed soft furnishings throughout the ship and the integration of sustainable technologies.
Led by Stirling Design International, the refurbishment reflects the line’s vision of artful and authentic discovery. Intricate latticework and canvas elements now harmonize with warm wood finishes. Key features of the completed refurbishment include:
- Connecting staterooms – Eight new connecting staterooms on Deck 7 accommodate the growing multi-generational travel trend, complementing the ship’s “Moana Explorer Program” for children aged six to 15 years, offered in partnership with Te mana o te moana, the South Pacific’s marine education and conservation foundation.
- Redesigned Le Grill – The indoor-outdoor restaurant showcases a contemporary design with white wood screens, ceramic tiles and soft oak furnishings enhanced by stylish light fixtures.
- Transformed pool deck – A sweeping new white canopy provides shade for cabana-like seating, complemented by a striking mosaic banner around the pool and ample chaise loungers.
- Sustainable technology – The ship now has advanced heat recovery systems, efficient chillers, an Organic Rankine Cycle system generating electricity from heat, and optimized electric motors, significantly reducing energy consumption. A new seawater treatment system produces fresh water on board, while the Nordaq filtration system helps eliminate plastic water bottles, significantly reducing single-use plastics. Waste management enhancements include a glass crusher and a cardboard compactor for efficient recycling.
- Updated livery – As a tribute to its parent company, Ponant Explorations Group, the ship’s stack now sports the iconic three-sail logo, crafted in polished steel and illuminated with LED backing for nighttime display.
The ship is currently on the first of two voyages included in its 2025 “Boutique Crossing Collection”—a 14-night “Immersive Indonesia” (Singapore to Australia) and a 16-night “Crossing Melanesia” (Australia to Fiji)—before resuming its year-round presence in French Polynesia in May with a roster of all-inclusive, seven- to 14-night voyages to the Society Islands, Tuamotus, Cook Islands and Marquesas.
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