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ARANUI CRUISES

All aboard for a South Pacific voyage like no other. The regular 13-day roundtrip cruise also visits Fakarava and Rangiroa
in the Tuamotus and Bora Bora in the Society Islands, offering
As one of the few remaining cargo cruises in the world, plenty of time for snorkelling, swimming or just relaxing in the warm
Aranui Cruises offers a South Pacific adventure with a difference. tropical waters.

Acting as a vital lifeline to some of French Polynesia’s most remote While Aranui Cruises will always be the Marquesas Islands experts,
islands, the cruise line’s 125-metre long mixed cargo and passenger the cruise line is opening up new corners of French Polynesia and
vessel, Aranui 5 delivers supplies to the six inhabited Marquesas beyond in the coming years. In 2021, three new Discovery Voyages
Islands – Hiva Oa, Nuka Hiva, Ua Pou, Ua Huka, Tahuata, and will take guests to 11 new island destinations including the cruise line’s
Fatu Hiva – while guests disembark to explore complimentary maiden voyage to the Cook Islands via the Australs, an expanded Pitcairn
shore excursions including hikes, traditional feasts, 4WD tours, itinerary and the first dedicated Society and Tuamotu Islands cruise.
archaeological sites and local markets. Everywhere the ship calls,
local villagers welcome Aranui’s guests ashore and invite them to The cargo cruise ship offers 103 comfortable rooms each featuring
explore their piece of paradise. an en suite, air-conditioning, flat screen television, safe and hairdryer.
Most cabins have a private balcony while exterior staterooms feature
A journey aboard Aranui 5 is a step back in time to a land steeped in a picture window or porthole. There are also 16 shared dormitory
history, ancient customs and intrigue. The Marquesas Islands are berths. Amenities are spread over eight decks, which are accessible
the northernmost of Tahiti’s five archipelagoes, lying nearly 5000 by two elevators, with the interior décor of Aranui 5 reflecting
kilometres from the nearest continental land mass. As the cargo the Polynesian heritage of her owners and crew. A casual dining
cruise line journeys through the Marquesas, guests follow in the restaurant serves delicious dishes using fresh, local produce and
footsteps of French artist Paul Gauguin, Treasure Island author tempting desserts. Onboard guests relax in one of three bars, a
Robert Louis Stevenson and Belgian singer Jacques Brel as well as lounge or library, enjoy informative talks on history, art and culture
renowned explorer, Thor Heyerdahl. from a guest lecturer and try their hand at traditional weaving or take
dance lessons.

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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