Dive in to paradise with Paul Gauguin Cruises

Dream for a moment of secluded white-fringed beaches and an underworld paradise of colourful marine life. The small shipping company, Paul Gauguin Cruises has unveiled an enticing 14-night cruise to the tropical Tuamotus, Marquesas, and Society Islands in French Polynesia in collaboration with experienced diving instructors. There are three cruises scheduled in 2018 departing 14 April, 11 August and 20 October, with guests able to dive, swim or snorkel among mantra rays, moray eels, reef sharks, dolphins, clown fish, turtles and barracuda. First stop out of Papeete is the UNESCO-protected Fakarava reef in the Tuamotus, with the ship then spending four days in the unheralded but magnificent Marquesas. With no dive schools in these parts, The Gauguin offers travellers their only opportunity to discover the world-class marine life off Nuku Hiva and Tahuata islands. Back in the Society Islands, be mesmerised by Bora Bora, Taha’a and Moorea, before disembarking in Papeete. And if you haven’t dived before, never fear, The Gauguin is the only luxury small ship in the region to offer internationally recognised diver certification on board. pgcruises.com