Le Paul Gauguin
Le Paul Gauguin
Passengers
332
Cabins
160
Tonnage
19,200t
Crew
215
Length
502m
Speed
18 knots
Launched
2010
Staterooms & Suites
Balcony Stateroom C – Deck 7
Cabin
3
In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:
A king-size (180 x 200 cm), queen-size bed (160 x 200), or two single beds (90 x 200 cm or 80 x 200 cm)
A lounge area with sofa bed
A bathroom with shower or bath
A panoramic sliding bay window
A private 3 m² balcony
Balcony Stateroom D – Deck 6
Cabin
5
In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:
One queen-size (160 x 200 cm)
A lounge area with sofa bed (75 x 200 cm)
A bathroom with bath
A panoramic sliding bay window
A private 3 m² balcony
Veranda Stateroom B - Deck 7 and 8
Cabin
2
In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:
Fruit plate upon arrival
A king-size (180 x 200 cm), queen-size bed (160 x 200), or two single beds (90 x 200 cm or 80 x 200 cm)
A lounge area with sofa bed (180 x 130 cm) and armchair
A bathroom with shower or bath
A panoramic sliding bay window
A private 5 m² balcony
Porthole Stateroom F – Deck 3
Cabin
8
In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:
One queen-size (160 x 200 cm) or two single beds (80 x 200 cm)
A lounge area with sofa
A bathroom with bath
Two round portholes
Window Stateroom E – Deck 4
Cabin
7
In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:
Floral arrangement upon arrival
One queen-size (160 x 200 cm) or two single beds (80 x 200 cm)
A lounge area with sofa bed
A bathroom with bath
A panoramic window
Grand Suite GS – Deck 8
Cabin
GS
In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:
Butler service
Champagne, fruit plate, and floral arrangement upon arrival
An assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and fruit basket every day
One king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm)
A lounge area with sofa bed (180 x 130 cm), two armchairs, and a second TV
A bathroom with bath
A one-hour spa treatments per person (for 2 people) in the well-being space, chosen from the facial and body treatments on offer
A panoramic sliding bay window
A private 18 m² balcony
Owner's Suite – Deck 7
Cabin
OS
In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:
Private return transfer
Butler service
Champagne, fruit plate, and floral arrangement upon arrival
An assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and fruit basket every day
A bedroom with one queen-size bed (160 x 200 cm) or two single beds (80 x 200 cm) and TV
A lounge with sofa bed (180 x 130 cm), two armchairs, and a second TV
A four-seater dining table and bar
A bathroom with bath
A one-hour spa treatments per person (for 2 people) in the well-being space, chosen from the facial and body treatments on offer
Two panoramic sliding bay windows
A private 7 m² balcony
Veranda Suite A – Deck 7
Cabin
1
In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:
Butler service
Fruit plate and floral arrangement upon arrival
A king-size (180 x 200 cm), queen-size bed (160 x 200), or two single beds (90 x 200 cm or 80 x 200 cm)
A lounge area with sofa bed (180 x 130 cm) and armchair
A bathroom with bathtub
A panoramic sliding bay window
A private 5 m² balcony
Deck Plans
Guest Information
Adults Only
All ages welcome
Upcoming Voyages
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