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Adventure Cruises in the Marquesas Islands Aboard the New Aranui 3

Tahiti Cruises, Aranui, Freighter cruises, Marquesas Islands cruising, cargo cruises in Tahiti, Tall Ship cruises, Tahiti honeymoons, South Pacific Island cruising, Tahiti tourism, Paul Gauguin, Hiva Oa, Fatu Hiva, Rangiroa

Cruise aboard Aranui in 2008 from A$2992 per person! (including all taxes)

2008 itinerary New 13 night/14 days cruise (download here)
2008 Aranui departure dates (download here)

The Aranui is a mixed passenger/cargo vessel that operates between Tahiti and the Marquesas and accommodates up to 200 passengers. She offers comfortable, air-conditioned cabins, creating an intimate environment for her guests. Passengers will be able to sunbathe on deck, swim in the pool, or enjoy exotic tropical drinks while the Aranui wens her way among the islands of the Marquesas.
Polynesian sailors work aboard the Aranui year-round as this freighter steams across the South Pacific, delivering cargo to some of the most remote islands on earth. The Aranui is the lifeline that links the distant Marquesas in French Polynesia, 750 miles northeast of Tahiti, with the rest of the world. Their primitive beauty and erstwhile cannibalism have attracted writers, artists, and adventurers since the time of Captain Cook.
The Aranui's voyages cover all six inhabited Marquesas Islands, plus Takapoto and Rangiroa in the Tuamotus, the world's largest atoll.
Travellers go along for the ride to watch the tattooed crew sling sacks of copra (dried coconuts) by day and strum ukuleles by night. They go to put tropical flowers behind their ears and learn the Tahitian three-step in the Aranui's bar. To see the lush landscape and wild stone spires of the islands. To explore ancient ruins, discover overgrown tikis, visit the grave of Paul Gauguin, and roam the valleys that inspired tales by Herman Melville, Jack London, and Robert Luis Stevenson.

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Latest Aranui Specials:

Senior Special:
deduct 15% off rates below for Voyage 12- August 30 - September 12, 2008 (seniors aged 60 and over)
Book this special now.
Discount is deducted calculated on base price excluding taxes, and applies to Suites, Deluxe & Standard A cabins unless otherwise stated. No discount will be available to the class 'C' dormitory. Can not be combined with any other discount.

Repeat cruisers save 10% on public fare excluding taxes- applicable to the suites, deluxe, & standard cabins.

 

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Full cruise pricing for 13 nights/14 days: Australian dollars per person, based on double occupancy.
Prices are subject to change at any time without notice due to currency fluctuations.
7 nights/8 days Inter-Marquesas cruise is also available: Australian dollars per person, based on double occupancy.
Prices are subject to change at any time without notice due to currency fluctuations.

SUITE- large outside cabin, a/c, queen bed, frig, bath tub, private facilities, and with or without balcony (2 suites are without balcony)

2008 Pricing (includes all taxes)
Suite E, F, K, G (balcony) - A$7,437
Suite A, B, C, D (balcony - A$7,159
Suite H, J (no balcony) - A$6, 677

 

7 nights/8 days Inter-Marquesas cruise available in Standard 'A' Cabin AUD per person/twin share
Option A : Includes 1x night at Hotel Keikahanui Pearl Lodge A$3,813
Option B: Includes 1x night at Pension accommodation A$3,637

DELUXE CABIN- large outside cabin, a/c, queen bed, frig, bath tub, private facilities

2008 Pricing (includes all taxes)- A$6,190

 

 

Introduction to the new Aranui III
Length-386ft
Breadth- 58ft
Speed-15 knots
Dead Weigh- 3,800 tons
Standard 'A' cabins- 63
Deluxe cabins- 12
Suites with balcony- 10
Dormitory style bunk beds-30
STANDARD 'A' CABIN- outside cabin, a/c, two lower berths, private facilities

2008 Pricing (includes all taxes)- A$5,284
Standard 'A' children- A$5,284

 

 

Explore French Polynesia's enchanting Marquesas Islands aboard the new ship Aranui III. The custom-built Aranui III is specially designed with added space and the passenger's comfort in mind.  The state-of-the art ship offers tasteful, spacious suites. All have windows, double or twin beds, bathrooms with showers, personal safes, mini-bars, and are fully air-conditioned. Deluxe cabins and suites are larger and feature additional amenities with picture windows. The suites have balconies with your own private panorama.

On the sweeping decks read, relax or take in the views of pristine lagoons and soaring mountain spires. Take a dip in the outdoor swimming pool or use the on-board facilities for fishing, swimming, snorkelling, scuba diving, and Polynesian cuisine with fellow adventurers from around the world. Dressing for dinner means a pareo or shorts, sandals and a white tiare behind the ear! Lose calories in the gym or exercise your mind in the library. Socialise in the lounge or learn about the rich Marquesan culture and history from the onboard experts.

'C' CLASS- dormitory style, bunk beds, a/c, toilets to share, located on restaurant deck

2008 pricing including all taxes is A$2,992 & for children (min. age 15 years old) A$2,992

 

 

Other cruise options available in the Marquesas:

Tall ship cruises : includes Easter Island, Pitcairn Island, the Marquesas Islands, Tahiti's Society Islands, and the Cook Islands.

 

Looking for a dedicated dive boat in French Polynesia? Check out this 46ft catamaran, specially equipped for diving in the Tuamotu and Marquesas Islands, with only 6 divers maximum on board. Click here now for more details & rates.

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The above tariffs include 3 meals per day, excursions, port tax, cruise tax, and tourist tax.
Not included: airfares, transportation between airport locations and the vessel, or vice versa, liquor, gratuities, and other personal items.
Adults sharing cabin with pullman (3 or 4 beds possible in standard cabin)- 3rd & 4th person- less 25% from full tariff excluding taxes, plus taxes to be added.


Single occupancy- add 50% of full fare excluding taxes, plus taxes to be added (Standard A Cabin).
Cabin Sharing by 'individual single traveller': a passenger travelling alone can have the opportunity to share a cabin with another passenger of the same gender. This accommodation would be in a Standard 'A' cabin and organised through the reservations department. Each individual-single traveller would be paying the normal full fare per person price for a Standard A cabin.

 

 

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