In a blog post last week I talked about the rumor that the m/s Paul Gauguin was once again up for sale. Tonight rumor has become reality with the announcement that Pacific Beachcomber, a leader in French Polynesia luxury resorts, has purchased Paul Gauguin Cruises.
"The acquisition of Paul Gauguin Cruises by Pacific Beachcomber is a most positive development for our company, our travel agent partners, and valued guests, and for the tourism industry of French Polynesia," said David A. Giersdorf, President and CEO of Paul Gauguin Cruises.
"The m/s Paul Gauguin is a very successful ship, sailing at full occupancy the past three years, and with only 5 percent of capacity remaining in 2009," noted Giersdorf. "As we approach 2010, it will be business as usual, with no changes to our award-winning inclusive product, our dedicated officers and crew members, or our support of travel sellers worldwide, and we see many opportunities to enhance an already world-class experience for our guests.
Richard Bailey, President of Pacific Beachcomber said “We are honored to carry on Paul Gauguin Cruises’ excellent record as the leading cruise operator in French Polynesia. This legacy, combined with our 25 years of luxury resort hotel experience in the Tahitian islands, will ensure that all our guests enjoy a seamless island vacation experience of the highest caliber.” Future guests will definitely benefit from this development as it will open up land/sea packages with upscale Pacific Beachcomber's properties, which included:
- Intercontinental Tahiti Resort
- Intercontinental Bora Bora Le Moana Resort
- Intercontinental Bora Bora Resort & Thalasso Spa
- Intercontinental Moorea Resort and Spa
- Maitai Hotel on Bora Bora
The company is also currently developing a luxury eco-resort called "The Brando" on the late actor's private island.
Cruisers have been nervously posting to various message boards because their favorite PG crew members still hadn't seen or signed their contracts for 2010. Now we all know why. Details are now final and I'm betting crew contracts are being signed as I write this post.
I think it's also terrific that Pacific Beachcomber employs 850 Polynesians. On your next visit to the South Pacific and the Paul Gauguin, you'll be pampered by the best on land and at sea.
For more information, talk with your travel agent or contact Paul Gauguin Cruises at 1-(800) 848-6172.
—Andrea M. Rotondo for LuxuryCruiseBible.com
Photo courtesy of Paul Gauguin Cruises
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