Aranui Cruise to the Marquesas

Discover the magic of the islands of French Polynesia aboard the Aranui 5. Custom-built, the ship offers plenty of space and was designed especially with passenger comfort in mind. Of course, the warm atmosphere of her predecessor, the Aranui 3, lives on. On this adventure-packed voyage you will find welcoming staff and a fantastic atmosphere on board!

The Aranui 5

The Aranui 5 is 126 metres long and has a top speed of 15 knots. The cabins are furnished in Polynesian style. Passengers can enjoy the swimming pool, the fitness room, four bars and a restaurant.

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Itinerary
Aranui Cruise to the Marquesas

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Day 1 Papeete The Aranui leaves the Papeete pier at 10.00. This marks the start of a grand 1500 km cruise through the islands of French Polynesia.

Day 2 Fakarava You reach the Tuamotu archipelago and spend the day in the Fakarava lagoon. You have the opportunity to go snorkelling from the beach.

Day 3 At sea The voyage continues towards the Marquesas.

Day 4 Nuku Hiva The 6 inhabited islands of the Marquesas are so remote that the Aranui and Air Tahiti are their only links to the Society Islands. A full day at sea.

Days 5 - 9 Various islands of the Marquesas The Aranui delivers goods such as sugar, cement, copra and noni fruit to some of the islands of the Marquesas. With 15 shore excursions, you have plenty of time to discover the country, with its unspoilt landscapes and remote roads linking the small villages. Every visitor is welcome on these islands with their spectacular bays, where little has changed over the last 100 years.

Day 10 At sea Return voyage towards Tahiti.

Day 11 Rangiroa Today you visit Rangiroa, the centre of pearl farming and the world's largest coral lagoon.

Day 12 Bora Bora The ship drops anchor in the bay of Bora Bora. You can spend the day on the beach, go snorkelling or join an optional excursion.

Day 13 Papeete The Aranui reaches the port of Papeete at around 09.00. End of this adventure-filled cruise.

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Services

Included in the price

Cruise according to the itinerary
Accommodation in the cabin of your choice
All meals, including house wine with meals
Use of the ship's facilities
Excursions and sightseeing according to the programme
Port taxes
Lectures on the regions visited

Not included in the price

Drinks, tips and personal expenses

Important

Departure times, shore excursions and the itinerary depend on the cargo, the urgency of its delivery and the weather conditions.
Children on request
Prices are subject to a fuel surcharge
Depending on the departure date, the cruise lasts 12 or 13 days and the itinerary may vary (e.g. Makatea instead of Rangiroa).

Cabins and suites

All cabins (except the dormitories) have their own bathroom. The suites and Deluxe cabins are more spacious and some have a balcony. The dormitory is a shared sleeping room with bunk beds and a communal shower/WC. Details on cabin sizes and furnishings are available on request.