...and do it in intimate luxury on the Paul Gauguin Cruise ship

Welcome to On Board with Cruise Passenger, our exciting podcast adventure where we explore the beauty and culture of the islands in the South Pacific.  Peter Lynch Rose Jacobs will be your guides.

In this episode, you will learn about life in Antarctica from David McGonigal, an author, historian and expert on The White Continent. Hear why David continues to return to the South pole an estimated 130 times in the past 26 years.

Despite recent mishaps, visiting Antarctica is still one of the wonders of the world. Our editor Peter Lynch, on his first trip to The White Continent, finds out all you need to know from luxury French expedition line Ponant's expedition leader Ryo Ijichi, including clothes to buy and what to look out for!

A cruise on Avalon Waterways promises small ships with big experiences, few people and more of everything else. We speak with the cruise line in our latest podcast episode about its vast range of choice, renowned relaxed luxury and, of course, the award-winning Panorama Suites with beds that face the ever-changing views.

Regent Seven Seas has a particular dedication to bringing fine art to the high seas. The Seven Seas Splendour alone features museum-quality pieces from more than 200 artists.

In our latest episode of the On Board with Cruise Passenger podcast, we talk ship with Steve Odell, Senior Vice President and Managing Director of the Asia Pacific region for Regent Seven Seas about the line's investment in artful cruising.

He tells us about the meticulously curated onboard collections, lectures from art historians offered during days at sea and about the galleries on shore at about 450. different ports.