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Paul Gauguin Cruises vs Windstar Cruises
Paul Gauguin Cruises rates higher than Windstar Cruises on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 4.0 to 3.7 out of 5 across their rated ships. Paul Gauguin Cruises leads on entertainment and pools & decks; Windstar Cruises on cabins. Pick Paul Gauguin Cruises for families; Windstar Cruises for food lovers.
Comparison updated
| Fact | Paul Gauguin Cruises | Windstar Cruises |
|---|---|---|
| Style | Luxury | Luxury |
| Best for | Couples, History and culture, Families | Couples, Food lovers, History and culture |
| Fleet rating | 4.0 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 |
| Cabins | 4.0 | 4.1 |
| Dining | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Entertainment | 3.0 | 2.0 |
| Service | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Pools & decks | 4.0 | 3.0 |
| Value | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Ships in service | 1 | 7 |
| Ships on the way | — | 1 |
| Largest ship | Paul Gauguin (19,200 GT) | Wind Surf (14,745 GT) |
| Newest ship | Paul Gauguin (1998) | Star Seeker (2025) |
| Guests per ship, average | 330 | 257 |
| Usually sails | Asia, Australia and New Zealand, South Pacific | Caribbean, Mediterranean, Transatlantic, Panama Canal |
| Loyalty program | Ponant Yacht Club | Windstar Yacht Club |
| Owner | Ponant Explorations Group | Xanterra Travel Collection |
| Headquarters | Marseille, France | Doral, Florida, United States |
| Founded | 1998 | 1984 |
Ratings are Cruise Frog's editorial scores of each line's ships in service, 1 to 5, averaged; the higher figure is highlighted. How we rate.
Quick answers
Which is better, Paul Gauguin Cruises or Windstar Cruises?
Paul Gauguin Cruises rates higher than Windstar Cruises on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 4.0 to 3.7 out of 5 across their rated ships. Paul Gauguin Cruises leads on entertainment and pools & decks; Windstar Cruises on cabins.
Is Paul Gauguin Cruises or Windstar Cruises better value?
They score the same for value, 4.0 out of 5.
Is Paul Gauguin Cruises or Windstar Cruises better for dining?
They score the same for dining, 4.0 out of 5.
Is Paul Gauguin Cruises or Windstar Cruises better for entertainment?
Paul Gauguin Cruises scores higher for entertainment, 3.0 to 2.0 out of 5 (shows, music, and things to do at sea).
Is Paul Gauguin Cruises or Windstar Cruises better for cabins?
Windstar Cruises scores higher for cabins, 4.1 to 4.0 out of 5 (comfortable, quiet, well kept).
Is Paul Gauguin Cruises or Windstar Cruises better for families?
Paul Gauguin Cruises is the one Cruise Frog lists as suiting families; Windstar Cruises is not tagged for families.
Which has bigger ships, Paul Gauguin Cruises or Windstar Cruises?
Paul Gauguin Cruises's largest ship, Paul Gauguin, measures 19,200 gross tons, against 14,745 for Wind Surf, Windstar Cruises's largest. An average Paul Gauguin Cruises ship carries 330 guests, a Windstar Cruises ship 257.
How many ships do Paul Gauguin Cruises and Windstar Cruises have?
Paul Gauguin Cruises has 1 ship in service; Windstar Cruises has 7 ships in service and 1 on the way.
Are Paul Gauguin Cruises and Windstar Cruises owned by the same company?
No. Paul Gauguin Cruises is part of Ponant Explorations Group; Windstar Cruises is part of Xanterra Travel Collection.