Paul Gauguin Cruises Announces New Incentives For Travel Agents

Agents receive a complimentary seven day cruise & 15% commission when selling three staterooms

      

BELLEVUE, WA – November 16, 2009 – Paul Gauguin Cruises, operator of the highest rated and longest continually-sailing luxury cruise ship in the South Pacific, the m/s Paul Gauguin, announces new incentives for travel agents.  Along with 15% commission, professional travel agents will receive a complimentary seven day voyage (cruise only/ single or double occupancy) when selling three staterooms -- on a retail, non group basis -- for client departures from January 1, 2010 to March 31, 2010.  The travel agent offer is valid November 9, 2009 to December 18, 2009 and subject to availability for 2010 sailings (booked immediately within the first quarter of 2010 and 30 days out for the remainder of the year).

Additionally, the offer is combinable with Paul Gauguin Cruises’ published offer of complimentary airfare (for ten or more days cruising) from Los Angeles or 50% off the airfare ($625.00 p/p) for any seven day cruise. Professional travel agents also receive 50% savings on a wide selection of 2010 cruises.  

Paul Gauguin Cruises recently unveiled an enhanced new Web site, featuring an exceptional, state-of-the-art Travel Agent Center. With 24/7 access, the new interface provides more efficient ways for professional travel agents to assist clients in planning the ultimate cruise among the breathtaking islands of Tahiti, French Polynesia and the South Pacific.  Additionally, this past year Paul Gauguin Cruises eliminated non-commissionable cruise fares for 2010 bookings aboard the m/s Paul Gauguin as part of its ongoing commitment to support professional travel agents. 

The m/s Paul Gauguin will embark on 38 expeditions in 2010 to destinations including Tahiti, the Society Islands, Tuamotus, the Cook Islands, Marquesas, Tonga, Fiji, and New Zealand. Each of these exclusive voyages will highlight the beauty of French Polynesia from the luxurious and spacious accommodations on board the m/s Paul Gauguin, which underwent a multi-million dollar enhancement in 2009. The ship upgraded the staterooms, public areas and restaurants to reflect the luxurious standard that is characteristic of Paul Gauguin Cruises.

About Paul Gauguin Cruises

Owned by Pacific Beachcomber S.C., the leader in French Polynesia luxury destination resorts, Paul Gauguin Cruises operates the award-winning luxury cruise ship m/s Paul Gauguin, providing a luxury cruise experience tailored to the unparalleled wonders of Tahiti, French Polynesia and the South Pacific. The m/s Paul Gauguin was built at the Chantiers de l'Atlantique shipyard in Saint Nazaire, France. The ship is 513 feet long, 71 feet wide and has a draft of 16.9 feet. The ship can accommodate 332 guests with a staff of 215 and is one of the top Exclusive Charter and Incentive Group venues in the industry. The m/s Paul Gauguin has undergone more than $25 million in enhancements since its inaugural sail in 1998. Since 1998, the m/s Paul Gauguin has completed more than 500 South Pacific cruises and served more than 140,000 guests, including more than 12,000 honeymooners.

Please contact your Professional Travel Agent or call 1-800-848-6172 to reserve a cruise or request a brochure. For additional information, please visit.

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