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ARANUI CRUISES

Aranui Cruises offers the Everywhere the ship calls, local villagers an en suite, air-conditioning, flat screen
experience of a lifetime. welcome Aranui’s guests ashore and invite television, safe and hairdryer. Most cabins
them to explore their piece of paradise. have a private balcony while exterior
The soft adventure cruise takes an intimate Shore excursions with multilingual guides staterooms feature a picture window or
group of like-minded travellers to some of include village visits, 4x4 sightseeing tours, porthole. Shared dormitory-style and single
the most remote and enchanting islands in guided hikes to archaeological stone tiki cabins are also available.
the world, Tahiti’s Marquesas, Tuamotu sites, beach picnics and barbecues, cultural Spread over eight decks, accessible by two
and Society Islands. dance shows, dining at local restaurants elevators, the interior décor reflects the
Step aboard the Aranui 5 and journey to and meeting Marquesan artisans with the Polynesian heritage of her owners and crew.
a land steeped in history, ancient customs opportunity to purchase local crafts. A casual dining restaurant serves delicious
and intrigue. As the cargo cruise line Aranui 5, a passenger freighter, cruises dishes, using local fresh produce and
journeys through the Marquesas Islands, to nine islands around French Polynesia, tempting desserts. Relax in one of the four
guests follow in the footsteps of great making 15 port calls as it delivers bars, lounge or library; enjoy informative
artists, authors and musicians including essential supplies to villages on its regular talks on history, art and culture from a
Paul Gauguin, Robert Louis Stevenson and 13-day voyage. The roundtrip cruise sails guest lecturer; try your hand at traditional
Jacques Brel as well as renowned explorer, from Papeete to Nuku Hiva, Ua Pou, weaving or take dance lessons.
Thor Heyerdahl. Tahuata, Fatu Hiva, Hiva Oa, Ua Huka
in the Marquesas; Fakarava and Rangiroa A journey aboard Aranui 5 is an adventure
The Society and Tuamotu archipelagos to a land where time stands still. Leave
are known for their coral-fringed lagoons in the Tuamotus and Bora Bora in the the fast paced city behind and discover
and there is plenty of time for snorkelling, Society Islands. unrivalled landscapes, natural beauty
swimming or just relaxing in the warm The new build, Aranui 5, offers 103 and the soothing trade winds of French
tropical waters. comfortable cabins and suites each featuring Polynesia with Aranui Cruises.

Aranui Cruises P.O Box 220, Papeete, TAHITI
Tel: +689 4042 6242 Fax: +689 4043 4889 Email: [email protected] www.aranuicruises.com.au

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