Paul Gauguin Reveals Guest Lineup for Thanksgiving Sailing

Thanksgiving on the m/s Paul Gauguin will be brimming with arts and culture, as Paul Gauguin Cruises welcomes four special guests to the 10-night “More Tuamotus and Society Islands” sailing—a celebratory occasion during the line’s first year offering an overnight stay in UNESCO-listed Fakarava. Travelers who book this voyage by September 26 will also receive a $1,000 shipboard credit.

Departing from Tahiti on November 26, 2025, the voyage will feature Dr. Jacqueline Windh, a PhD scientist, author and photographer; musical duo Kai Gleusteen and Catherine Ordronneau; and Polynesian Cultural Advisor Tahiarii Pariente. The newly revealed enrichment complements The Gauguin’s extensive cultural program on and off the ship, which is led by a troupe of Tahitian hosts called Les Gauguines and Les Gauguins who call the ship their home.

Dr. Windh will engage with guests through educational presentations, leveraging her expertise in geology, archeology, celestial navigation and traditional wayfinding as well as her knowledge of French Polynesian culture. Pariente, who was raised between Tahiti and France, also will infuse his experience in operating cultural tours, the restoration of ancient artifacts, and more into the programming. Guests will enjoy entertainment by Kai Gleusteen and Catherine Ordronneau, who have performed more than 100 violin and piano recitals across the United States, Canada and Europe.

To celebrate the holiday, The Gauguin will be adorned with festive decorations in the reception area, while a special Thanksgiving dinner menu and seasonal dishes will include whole roasted turkey, stuffing and pumpkin pie.

In addition to two nights in Fakarava—where the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve is home to some of the best-preserved coral reefs in the world—other itinerary highlights include two days in Bora Bora; a stop in Raiatea, where ancient temples and archeological sites make this island the spiritual center of the region; and Rangiroa, where guests can experience a black pearl farm and French Polynesia’s only winery.

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