Paul Gauguin Cruises right now introduced that the 330-guest Paul Gauguin will bear an in depth refurbishment throughout a seven-week drydock in Singapore, in February and March of 2025.
Updates will embrace sustainable know-how, a recent new search for its widespread Le Grill restaurant, a reimagined pool deck full with shaded cabana areas, eight new connecting staterooms, and the updating of sentimental furnishes all through the ship., the corporate stated in a press launch.
“Our imaginative and prescient for this refurbishment is deeply rooted in our ongoing dedication to delivering an genuine expertise that displays the wonder and tradition of French Polynesia,” stated Hervé Gastinel, CEO & Chief Sustainability Officer of Ponant Explorations Group. “The ship is beloved by our company and the local people, and we proceed to put money into The Gauguin’s elegant design whereas integrating superior, extra sustainable applied sciences to reduce the environmental footprint—an space by which the Group continues to guide. Together with her year-round presence within the Islands of Tahiti, The Gauguin is greater than a vessel; she is a key member of the Polynesian neighborhood, reflecting our profound connection to this area and its folks.”
Stirling Design Worldwide will lead the efforts for the ship’s refresh.
Highlights:
Connecting Staterooms: Eight new connecting staterooms on Deck 7 will enchantment to the rising multi-generational journey growth, the corporate stated.
Le Grill: Providing floor-to-ceiling views of islands and sea, this inviting indoor/outside restaurant adjoining to the pool will get a top-to-bottom makeover that includes a smooth, up to date look in white with wooden screens, ceramic tiles, and trim framing culinary stations, and comfortable oak wooden furnishings topped by trendy bamboo lighting fixtures.
Pool Deck: A sweeping new white cover will shade cabana-like seating on the port aspect of the newly refinished teak pool deck, whereas the façade of the pool itself shall be wrapped by a brand new mosaic banner.
Pool Bar: The Pool Bar will obtain the identical white wood-carved screens as Le Grill, in addition to new lighting for a refined night glow.
Smooth Good Enhancements: All through the ship, each public areas and staterooms will see reupholstered furnishings and new carpeting in a tropically stylish shade palette in addition to woodwork restorations.
Sustainable Expertise Upgrades: Power efficiency upgrades will embrace superior warmth restoration methods, environment friendly chillers, an Natural Rankine Cycle (ORC) system producing electrical energy from warmth, and optimized electrical motors, considerably lowering vitality consumption. A brand new seawater remedy system will produce contemporary water onboard, whereas the Nordaq filtration system that produces consuming water from seawater helps get rid of plastic water bottles, minimizing single-use plastics. Waste administration enhancements embrace a glass crusher and a cardboard compactor for environment friendly recycling.
Up to date Livery: The ship’s stack will now characteristic the Ponant three-sail emblem, crafted in polished metal and illuminated with LED backing for a placing nighttime show. Moreover, Paul Gauguin Cruises’ signature scripted “P” emblem will take a outstanding place on Deck 8 ahead, whereas the smooth white hull will obtain trendy grey accents.
