Follow the sun and explore turquoise seas and idyllic beaches in style with newly recalibrated luxury small ship Le Paul Gauguin.

Paul Gauguin Cruises, the South Pacific specialists, has crafted six idyllic itineraries from seven to 16 nights, to explore the wonders of Tahiti, the Society Islands, the Marquesas, Tuamotus, Tonga, the Cook Islands and Fiji Islands in 2023.

Guests will be able to go swimming, diving, kayaking, paddle-boarding and snorkelling to fully appreciate the picture postcard landscapes of this far-flung paradise.

Abroad the ship, they will enjoy impeccable service and fine cuisine with a local twist as dishes are inspired by Polynesian lifestyle.

The line has also arranged for passengers to experience a traditional Polynesian barbeque on a private islet, Motu Mahana, off the protected Taha Island.

“With 166 staterooms and suites, Le Paul Gauguin was designed to sail in Polynesian waters, her shallow draught allows her to get in close to shallow lagoons,” the line said.

The new itineraries include:

* From Fiji to Bali

The 16 nights cruise from Lautoka in Fiji to Bali (or vice versa) will have two sailings in 2023 with prices starting from $8050 pp with savings of up to 30 per cent if you book early. Find out more about these sailings here.

Fiji, Tonga, Cook & Society Islands

The 14 nights cruise will explore four beautiful archipelagos of the South Pacific to discover nature and culture of French Polynesian atolls, the Cook Islands, Tonga and Fiji. There are two sailings in 2023 with prices starting from $8400pp with savings of up to 30 per cent when you book early. Find out more here.

Tahiti & the Society Islands

This seven nights unforgettable cruise to Society Islands which inspired great artists like Henri Matisse, Paul Gauguin and Jacques Brel, departs from Papeete, and gently cruise to the isolated coves on Huahine, Motu Mahana, the fabulous lagoons of Bora Bora and the lush vegetation on Moorea.

There are 14 sailings in 2023, prices start from $3530pp with savings of up to 30 per cent when you book early. Click here to find out more.

Marquesas, the Tuamotus & Society Islands

The 14 nights cruise will sail into the heart of idyllic atolls surrounded by coral reefs, visiting French Polynesia’s natural treasures including Tahiti, Fatu Hiva and Bora Bora. There are six sailings scheduled for 2023 with prices starting from $9050pp with savings of up to 30 per cent when you book early. Click here for more details.