Paul Gauguin Cruises Appoints David Kelly Director Of Vessel Operations

BELLEVUE, Wash (July 17, 2013).- Paul Gauguin Cruises, operator of the highest-rated and longest continually sailing luxury cruise ship in the South Pacific, the m/s Paul Gauguin, and the 90-guest m/v Tere Moana, is pleased to announce the appointment of David Kelly as Director of Vessel Operations.

"I am thrilled to welcome David Kelly to our team at Paul Gauguin Cruises," said Diane Moore, President of Paul Gauguin Cruises. "He brings extensive hotel operations experience with luxury cruise brands, a passion for innovation, and a wealth of management expertise."

In his new position at Paul Gauguin Cruises, Kelly will be responsible for all in-house vessel operations, including hotel, port planning, purchasing, land programs, and entertainment programs on board the company's vessels. He will report to Paul Gauguin Cruises' Chief Operating Officer Florence Courbiere.

Kelly has more than 14 years of experience in cruise and hotel operations encompassing finance, hotel, port, marine, and yard operations.  Most recently, he was Vice President of Operations for American Queen Steamboat Company.  Kelly has also previously served as Director of Vessel Operations for Prestige Cruise Holdings, the parent company of Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises.  Prior to this, he held positions with Silversea Cruises, Renaissance Cruises, and consulted with Royal Caribbean International regarding the launch of Azamara.  Besides his well-respected career in the cruise industry, Kelly has also served in regional management roles with Aurora Hotels & Resorts and MacDonald Hotels & Resorts, both based in Edinburgh, Scotland.  A native of Scotland, Kelly holds a bachelor's degree from Glasgow Caledonian University.

Source: Paul Gauguin Cruises

Paul Gauguin Releases First Images of Tere Moana Refurbished Interior

Paul Gauguin Cruises' new Tere Moana's will debut in the Caribbean at the end of December 2012. The line has now released the first images of the refurbished staterooms.

The line says the staterooms will be "chic and stylish with Polynesian touches," even though the ship will be operating in Europe and the Caribbean. The small ship will carry just 90 passengers, double occupancy, in casual luxury. Shown below are the window staterooms and one of the eight balcony staterooms.

Paul Gauguin to Expand with Second Ship

Paul Gauguin announced this afternoon that they will acquire a small second ship (45 staterooms) which will begin sailing in December 2012. It will be christened m/v Moana and refurbished in November 2012. Plans are for it to sail in the Mediterranean and Caribbean.

The complete story will appear in the September 30, 2011, edition of Cruise News Daily.

Paul Gauguin CEO to Host Line's First Trips to New Zealand

Paul Gauguin has scheduled their first cruise from home base in Tahiti to New Zealand in November, and CEO Richard Bailey is going along to meet the passengers.

Details appeared in the May 21, 2010, edition of Cruise News Daily.