Paul Gauguin Cruises Announces 2025 Moana Explorer Program Voyages in 5th year of partnership with Te Mana O Te Moana

Paul Gauguin Cruises, the award-winning luxury line renowned for its artfully authentic explorations of French Polynesia and the South Pacific, has announced its 2025 Moana Explorer Program voyages for younger guests aboard the m/s Paul Gauguin on 11 dedicated summer and holiday sailings.

Tailored to children aged seven to fifteen, the complimentary program is offered in collaboration with Te mana o te moana – a South Pacific marine education and conservation foundation, designed to engage children with hands-on, interactive activities both on board and ashore showcasing the natural wonders and unique cultures of the region.

“We are proud of reaching the fifth-year milestone of our exclusive partnership with Te mana o te moana,” said Deb Corbett, General Manager, Sales and Marketing Asia Pacific. “This program transcends the conventional framework of children's programs, leaving indelible memories from enriched adventures across the South Pacific, memories they will hold dear for a lifetime.”

Throughout each voyage, there will be a combination of naturalist-led island and/or beach excursions, science activities, craft, games, and other adventures. Depending on the itinerary, opportunities include exploring underwater life, conducting water experiments, creating natural jewellery, treasure hunts, learning about Tahitian culture, discovering island legends and geology, designing a Polynesian tattoo, and more.

The Moana Explorer program must be reserved at the time of booking and is offered in both English and French. The program is currently available on select 2024 itineraries in addition to the recently announced 2025 sailings and is complimentary as apart of Paul Gauguin Cruises' all-inclusive value.

We are thrilled that our partnership with Paul Gauguin Cruises is continuing for a fifth year in 2025, especially as the line shares our deep devotion to preserving the unique culture, wildlife, and wilderness of French Polynesia,” said Hélène Duran, General Manager at Te mana o te moana. “We appreciate the opportunity to have direct, hands-on engagement with these younger guests aboard The Gauguin as we recognize that today's youngsters are tomorrow's custodians of our planet.”

The Moana Explorer Program is available on the following voyages in 2024 and 2025:

• Tahiti & the Society Islands
• Cook Islands & Society Islands
• Pearls of the Society Islands
• Marquesas, Tuamotus & Society Islands
• Society Islands & Tuamotus
• Marquesas in depth, Tuamotus & Society Islands

ABOUT PAUL GAUGUIN CRUISES

Paul Gauguin Cruises operates the 330-guest m/s Paul Gauguin, providing a luxury cruise experience tailored to the unparalleled wonders of Tahiti, French Polynesia, and the South Pacific. Paul Gauguin Cruises has been recognized by notable publications in travel and lifestyle including voted most recently as the “World's Best Small-Ship Ocean Cruise Line” in Travel + Leisure's World's Best Awards 2022; one of the “Top 2 Small Cruise Lines” in the Condé Nast Traveler 2022 Readers' Choice Awards as well as named on the publication's 2021 “Gold List.” The line was also recognized for the 4th time for having the “Best French Polynesia Cruises” in the AFAR Travelers' Choice Awards. In September 2019, Paul Gauguin Cruises joined PONANT's family, a designer of inspiring voyages on board small exploration ships.

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Contact your preferred travel agent, or Paul Gauguin Cruises on 1800 878 671 (Australia) or 0800 854 777 (New Zealand), or email paulgauguin.aus@ponant.com to obtain assistance and information.
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