Life Onboard

Celebration Packages
The Polynesian islands set the stage for unforgettable celebrations. From weddings and vow renewals to honeymoons and anniversaries, Paul Gauguin Cruises offers the most romantic setting to celebrate life’s milestones—complete with a complimentary Polynesian blessing at sea.

With Paul Gauguin Cruises’ Celebration Packages*, your milestone moment turns into a once-in-a-lifetime experience you’ll never forget.

Complimentary Blessing Ceremony
Celebrate with Champagne toast, cake, love songs, and a heartfelt poem. During a traditional Polynesian ceremony, couples are wrapped in a tifaifai symbolizing love, royalty, and acceptance—a truly memorable celebration.

Complimentary Honeymoon Amenities
Celebrate your honeymoon with us and receive a congratulatory letter from the Captain, a Polynesian Blessing Ceremony: and celebratory champagne or bottle of house sparkling wine at embarkation. 

Complimentary Anniversary Celebration
To make your anniversary celebration even more memorable, we’re delighted to offer you complimentary Polynesian Blessing Ceremony performed by Les Gauguines and an anniversary cake*. 

Interested in a Tahitian Wedding?
The idyllic setting and balmy climate of French Polynesia are the perfect venue for the ultimate romantic wedding. A law was passed making it possible for American and Canadian nationals to do just that.

Below are some frequently asked questions about the requirements for a legal Polynesian wedding.

For more information and a free destination wedding guide, please visit Tahiti Tourisme North America.

*Amenity Notes / Disclaimers: Complimentary and Optional Packages are available upon request and are subject to availability. Please contact us at 1 800-848-6172 no later than 10 days prior to cruise departure to request for celebration packages or amenities. Additional fees will apply to optional celebration packages.

Leisurely days at sea offer the perfect opportunity to treat yourself to a little “me time,” whether that’s an indulgent treatment at our award-winning onboard spa, or a workout in our fitness center.

Algotherm Spa
With its unrivaled approach to beauty and rejuvenation, the spa onboard The Gauguin combines the art of gentle pampering with services that are uniquely tailored to the needs and wishes of each individual.

Our spa offers an extensive range of services, enveloped in an atmosphere that is both tranquil and luxurious. Shipboard treatments include skin care therapies, skin exfoliation, massage, reflexology, body wraps, facials, beauty treatments, nail services, and hair styling. 

Fitness Center
Our convenient fitness center is outfitted with the latest fitness equipment, including Lifecycles, treadmills, stair climbers, and weight machines. Other onboard fitness opportunities include a morning mile-long walk around decks 8 and 9 and a sunrise Polynesian-inspired Zumba class, both hosted by Les Gauguines.