Paul Gauguin Cruises Presents Its Voyages By Gauguin 2014 Collection Brochure

BELLEVUE, Wash., May 29, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Paul Gauguin Cruises (www.pgcruises.com), operator of the highest-rated and longest continually sailing luxury cruise ship in the South Pacific, the m/s Paul Gauguin, and the newly launched m/v Tere Moana, releases its new Voyages by Gauguin 2014 Collection brochure.

The brochure features 26 itineraries and 62 voyages by the cruise line's two deluxe small ships, which both offer an elegant yet casual ambiance, luxurious accommodations, gourmet dining, trademark Polynesian hospitality, and extraordinary all-inclusive value. Fleet distinctions, dining venues, entertainment, activities, destination guides, deck plans, and sailing schedules are also highlighted.

For 2014, seven- to 14-night voyages are offered on both ships, with The Gauguin sailing in French Polynesia, the South Pacific, and Southeast Asia, and The Moana offering voyages in Europe, the Caribbean, and Latin America.

New itineraries on The Gauguin include an 11-night Fiji to Australia voyage, a 12-night Australia to Fiji voyage, and two 14-night voyages between Australia and Southeast Asia. Maiden ports include: Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands; Kieta, Bougainville, Papua New Guinea; Rabaul, Papua New Guinea; Samarai Island, Papua New Guinea; Thursday Island, Australia; Darwin, Australia; Komodo Island, Indonesia; Benoa, Bali, Indonesia; Semarang, Indonesia; Singapore; and Maupiti, Society Islands.

Returning favorites on The Gauguin include: 12- and 13-night Fiji, Tonga, Cook & Society Islands; 7-night Tahiti & the Society Islands; 10-night Society Islands & Tuamotus; 11-night Cook Islands & Society Islands; and 14-night Marquesas, Tuamotus & Society Islands.

In 2014, The Moana offers a variety of new 7-night itineraries: Roundtrip Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy; Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy, to Nice, France; Roundtrip Nice, France; Nice, France, to Barcelona, Spain; Colon, Panama to St. Martin, F.W.I.; and Roundtrip Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica. New ports include: Mahon, Menorca, Spain; Palamos, Spain; Villefranche, France; Sanary-sur-Mer, France; Antibes, France; Ponza, Italy; San Remo, Italy; San Blas, Panama; Isla Gamez, Panama; Golfito, Costa Rica; Drake Bay, Costa Rica; Quepos, Costa Rica; and Isla Tortuga/Curu Wildlife Reserve, Costa Rica.

Next year, The Moana will again offer a seven-night Colon, Panama, to Philipsburg, St. Maarten, voyage; a seven-night Roundtrip St. Maarten itinerary; 14-night Transatlantic cruises; and 7-night European sailings in the Greek isles, the Spanish isles, the Dalmatian coast, and coastal France, Italy, and Spain.

Paul Gauguin Cruises is extending savings of 50% off standard cruise fares on all voyages of both ships, plus included airfare from Los Angeles on m/s Paul Gauguin itineraries. Past guests of Paul Gauguin Cruises will enjoy additional savings of 5% off final cruise fares on any sailing of either ship or 10% on select sailings, when booked by September 30, 2013.

To order the Voyages by Gauguin 2014 Collection brochure, please contact a Travel Professional, call 1-800-848-6172, or view it at www.pgcruises.com/e-brochure.

About Paul Gauguin Cruises
Owned by Pacific Beachcomber S.C., French Polynesia's leading luxury hotel and cruise operator, Paul Gauguin Cruises operates the 5+-star cruise ship, the 332-guest m/s Paul Gauguin, providing a deluxe cruise experience tailored to the unparalleled wonders of Tahiti, French Polynesia, the South Pacific, and Southeast Asia. It is one of the top exclusive charter and incentive group venues in the industry and has completed more than 570 South Pacific cruises, serving more than 176,250 guests, including more than 15,000 honeymooners, since its inaugural sail in 1998. The Gauguin's accolades include second place for small-ship cruise lines in Travel + Leisure's 2012 "World's Best Awards" and was recognized as one of the "Top 20 Small Cruise Ships" in 2013 for the 15^th year in a row by readers of Conde Nast Traveler.

In December 2012, the m/v Tere Moana began sailing under the Paul Gauguin Cruises banner after completing a multifaceted renovation and offers voyages in the Caribbean, Latin America, and Europe.  At 330 feet long and 46 feet wide, The Moana has a draft of 11.5 feet, and accommodates 90 guests with a staff of 60.

Media Contact:
Vanessa Bloy, Director of Public Relations
Paul Gauguin Cruises
(425) 440-6255 / vbloy@pgcruises.com

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