Le Paul Gauguin
Le Paul Gauguin at a glance
Le Paul Gauguin is a Ponant cruise ship. It entered service in 1997 (29 years ago) and was last refurbished in 2025. It carries 332 passengers and 215 crew, about 1.5 passengers per crew member. At 19,170 gross tons and 153 m (502 ft) long, it is a small ship with 7 decks and 160 cabins. It was built by Chantiers de l'Atlantique and sails under the flag of France.
Le Paul Gauguin is an intimate expedition vessel operated by the French luxury cruise line Ponant, built by Chantiers de l'Atlantique. With a passenger capacity of just 332 guests and a crew of 215, the ship delivers a high staff-to-guest ratio that characterizes Ponant's approach to small-ship cruising.
Spanning seven decks, Le Paul Gauguin is designed for exploring remote destinations while maintaining the comfort and service standards expected in the luxury segment. The vessel's smaller scale allows access to ports and waterways unavailable to larger cruise ships, making it well-suited for itineraries in regions like French Polynesia and beyond.
Le Paul Gauguin specs
- Built
- 1997
- Refurbished
- 2025
- Gross Tonnage
- 19,170 GT
- Length
- 153 m
- Passengers
- 332
- Cabins
- 160
- Crew
- 215
- Decks
- 7
- Builder
- Chantiers de l'Atlantique
- Flag
- France
- Age
- 29 years old
- Size
- Small ship
- Space Ratio
- 57.7 GT/pax
- Passenger-to-Crew
- 1.5:1
- Fleet Rank
- 2nd largest of 13
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Le Paul Gauguin FAQ
How many passengers does Le Paul Gauguin carry?
Le Paul Gauguin carries 332 passengers in 160 cabins. It has 215 crew, about 1.5 passengers per crew member.
When was Le Paul Gauguin built and how old is it?
Le Paul Gauguin entered service in 1997, so it is 29 years old. It was last refurbished in 2025.
How big is Le Paul Gauguin?
Le Paul Gauguin is 19,170 gross tons and 153 m (502 ft) long, with 7 decks. That makes it a small ship.
How many crew work on Le Paul Gauguin?
Le Paul Gauguin has 215 crew.
Which cruise line operates Le Paul Gauguin?
Le Paul Gauguin is operated by Ponant.
Where was Le Paul Gauguin built?
Le Paul Gauguin was built by Chantiers de l'Atlantique.
Cruises on Le Paul Gauguin
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