Selected family sailings · By Cruise Frog · Sources reviewed October 12, 2026
Children’s eligibility and programs
The line advertises Moana Explorer on selected summer and holiday sailings. Its family page has listed ages 6–15, while its ship page has described ages 7–15; confirm a six-year-old’s eligibility directly before booking around the program.
Planning the trip together
Ask which dates have naturalist-led family activities and how the daily sessions fit around shore visits. Check swimming and boat-transfer requirements for outings rather than assuming all children can participate in every activity. Keep quieter time between excursions, especially after long flights. Adults should have a backup plan if a child decides a planned session is not for them.
What to check with Paul Gauguin Cruises
- Confirm the program on the exact departure.
- Get the applicable age band in writing.
- Check swimming and shore-activity requirements.
Before paying a family cruise deposit
- Give the line each child’s age on embarkation day and the exact itinerary before paying a deposit.
- Confirm a bed for every guest, cot availability, and any connecting-cabin arrangement in the booked category.
- Check passports, visas and consent documents for children travelling with one parent or another guardian.
- Ask about club registration, independent toilet use, care hours, fees and age or height limits on activities.
Age rules, programs and availability can change. The cruise line’s current terms for your booking and departure govern your trip.