Paul Gauguin's new cruises offer weekslong sailings in Fiji, Australia and more
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If you have extra vacation days saved up, Paul Gauguin Cruises has a new way for you to spend them.
The small-ship cruise line’s new 2025 Boutique Crossing Collection will take guests on weekslong tours of destinations like Fiji, Indonesia and Australia, where they can immerse themselves one port at a time. The cruises will begin in January 2025 on the line’s 330-guest ship.
“Aboard The Gauguin for these longer voyages, savvy travelers will appreciate the days at sea enjoying the ship’s relaxed luxury ambiance, exceptional dining, genuine hospitality, and the camaraderie of fellow guests,” Susan Robison, the line’s general manager of sales and marketing said in a Tuesday news release. “Ashore, they will be rewarded with intimate, small-group experiences in some of the most remote and fascinating places on Earth.”
When are Paul Gauguin’s 2025 Boutique Crossing Collection cruises?
The first of the three voyages, “Crossing Oceania: Lautoka, Viti Levu, Fiji to Benoa, Bali,” will depart on Jan. 19, 2025. The cruise will sail for 20 nights.
The 14-night “Indonesia Immersive: Singapore to Darwin, Australia” cruise will set sail on April 1, and “Crossing Melanesia: Darwin, Australia to Lautoka, Viti Levu, Fiji,” which will take place over 16 nights, will depart on April 15.
Where will the cruises visit?
▶ “Crossing Oceania” will visit ports in Vanuatu, the Solomon Islands and more. Guests can take in scenic beaches, World War II memorials, and museums in Alotau, Papua New Guinea, and explore Komodo National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The itinerary also features an overnight stay in Bali.
▶ The “Indonesia Immersive” itinerary includes stops in Indonesia, Timor-Leste and Australia, with overnight stays in Singapore, Bali and Darwin. The cruise will offer opportunities for snorkeling among coral reefs at Parai Beach, strolling along the waterfront in Dili and more.
Passengers can visit Komodo National Park during the trip, too.
▶ “Crossing Melanesia” also features stops including Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu. The ship will stay overnight in Guadalcanal, where guests will find waterfalls, rainforests, and more.
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How much do the sailings cost?
The cruises currently start at $6,120 per guest based on double occupancy, according to the line’s website, though prices vary by sailing and stateroom category.
Paul Gauguin Cruises fares include meals, drinks such as select wines and spirits, beers and soft drinks, gratuities and more.
Nathan Diller is a consumer travel reporter for USA TODAY based in Nashville. You can reach him at ndiller@usatoday.com.
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