Paul Gauguin Cruises
Paul Gauguin
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Ship comparison
Paul Gauguin vs Wind Surf
Windstar Cruises
Wind Surf
- Cruises
- 68
- From
- $2,108
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Paul Gauguin is a small Paul Gauguin Cruises ship carrying 332 passengers, in service since 1998. Wind Surf is a small Windstar Cruises ship carrying 342 passengers, in service since 1998.
Choose Paul Gauguin if you want a more family-friendly ship, more space per passenger or a better-rated spa and gym: it outscores Wind Surf for family friendly (6.0 vs 1.0) and spa & fitness (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has 57.8 gross tons per passenger (vs 43.1).
Choose Wind Surf if you want more of a party or more cruises to choose from: it outscores Paul Gauguin for party (5.0 vs 0.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has 68 cruises on sale (vs none).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Paul Gauguin | Wind Surf | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Paul Gauguin Cruises | Windstar Cruises |
| Ship size | Small | Small |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 1998 | 1998 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2015 | 2019 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 19,200 | 14,745 |
| Passengers | 332 | 342 |
| Crew | 215 | 210 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.5 (better) | 1.6 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 57.8 (better) | 43.1 |
| Decks | 7 | 7 |
| Length | 513 ft | 535 ft |
| Beam | 72 ft | 66 ft |
| Speed | — | 17 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 10 / 10 | 10 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | — | 68 |
| Upcoming sailings | — | 143 |
| Cruise lengths | — | 6 to 23 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | — | $2,108 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Paul Gauguin leads on 7 of the ten, Wind Surf on 1, with 2 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Paul Gauguin Cruises
Paul Gauguin
Sailing the fantasy-like islands of Tahiti and French Polynesia on Paul Gauguin Cruises' flagship the Paul Gauguin is just about as dreamy as a cruise gets. The ambience is casual chic and oh so French from morning croissants to the gourmet-style cuisine at night.
Highlights
- 5-star-plus, luxury cruise ship sailing around Tahiti, French Polynesia and the South Pacific
- Unsurpassed service and attention to detail amid elegant, relaxing surroundings
- All-inclusive pricing: select wines and spirits, soft drinks, bottled water and hot beverages
- A choice of three dining venues
Windstar Cruises
Wind Surf
Sailing now
68 cruises on sale, from $2,108.
Questions
Paul Gauguin or Wind Surf?
Which is bigger, Paul Gauguin or Wind Surf?
Paul Gauguin is bigger at 19,200 gross tons, against 14,745 gross tons for Wind Surf. Paul Gauguin carries 332 passengers and Wind Surf carries 342.
Which ship is newer, Paul Gauguin or Wind Surf?
Both made their maiden voyage in 1998.
Which has more space per passenger?
Paul Gauguin, with 57.8 gross tons per passenger against 43.1 on Wind Surf. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Paul Gauguin, with one crew member for every 1.5 passengers against one for every 1.6 on Wind Surf.
Which is better for families?
Paul Gauguin scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 6.0 out of 10, against 1.0 for Wind Surf.
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