Showing posts with label Paul Gauguin. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Paul Gauguin. Show all posts

Monday, May 17, 2010

Paul Gauguin looking to Expand


Richard Bailey, Chairman of Paul Gaugin Cruises is looking to add a second ship to the fleet. Paul Gauguin Cruises currently have one ship, the 332 passenger Paul Gauguin. The ship has recently been upgraded and had an additional 26 balcony cabins added along with an upgraded spa and more outdoor dining. The ship is defintitely an incredibly luxurious Polynesian experience and fantastic value for travellers.

Paul Gauguin cruises as reported earlier here was sold to Pacific Beachcomber who also own and operate the InterContinental Resorts in French Polynesia.

Now Richard Bailey is looking to purchase a small ship to add to the fleet and put together combination 4 night cruises with 4 night hotel stays, which I think is a brilliant idea and a great way to see Tahiti and her islands.

The question is, what ship is he eyeing for this new expansion?
I don't have any insight, but suspect since Nomade Yachting has gone to private charters only, their is a good chance they may look at selling one of their stunning yachts - the Tu Moana or the Ti'a Moana.

Time will tell - but I think it would be a great move and make for some fantastic Tahiti vacation packages! Having sailed on the Tu Moana when it first came out, it still ranks as one of the most memorable vacation experiences of my life and I would definitely recommend it to my clients.



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Tuesday, August 18, 2009

Paul Gauguin Sold

Further to my last post, it is true the Paul Gauguin has been sold to Pacific Beachcomber a company who operates many destination resorts in French Polynesia. The extremely successful luxury cruise will continue to sale as scheduled for 2009 and 2010.

The Paul Gauguin is a great cruise experience for people looking to explore French Polynesia and the other South Pacific nations. Just remember to book well in advance. For 3 years the ship sailed at full capacity and now in 2009, during these more challenging economic times, it is still sailing at a 95% occupancy rate.

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