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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 2009 and 2010 from A$2992 per person! (including all taxes)

2009 14 Day/13 Night Itinerary 
2010 14 Day/13 Night Itinerary

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

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.

 
Latest Aranui 2009 Specials:
14 Day Cruise 7 Special -  
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eparting 13 June 2009
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educt 10% off rates (excluding taxes) - valid in Suites, Deluxe and Standard Cabins.
14 Day Cruise 11 - Senior Discount
Departing 5 September 2009

Deduct 10% off rates excluding taxes (for seniors over 60 years) - valid in Suites, Deluxe and Standard Cabins.
13 Day Cruise 16 Special
Departing 19 December 2009

Deduct 10% off rates excluding taxes (as this is a shorter 13 day cruise) - valid in Suites, Deluxe and Standard Cabins.

Latest Aranui 2010 Specials:
14 Day Cruise 6 Special 
D
eparting 24 April 2010
D
educt 10% off rates (excluding taxes) - valid in Suites, Deluxe and Standard Cabins.
 14 Day Cruise 13 Senior Discount
Departing 18 September 2010

Deduct 10% off rates excluding taxes (for seniors over 60 years) - valid in Suites, Deluxe and Standard Cabins.

Repeaters Discount 2009 & 2010
All 14 Day Cruises

D
educt 10% off rates excluding taxes (valid for all those who have cruised on the Aranui previously) - valid in Suites, Deluxe and Standard Cabins. Does not apply in conjunction with any other discount.

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14 Day Full Cruise: ex-Papeete/return Papeete
Standard Cruise Prices per person double share in Australian dollars (airfares and Pre-post accommodation and transportation not included). Includes taxes.

 

2009 2010
Suite (balcony): E,F,K,G $7525 $7437
Suite (balcony): A,B,C,D,1,2,3,4 $7247 $7159
Suite (no balcony): J,H $6725 $6677
Deluxe A (bath) $6279 $6191
Deluxe No.14 (cabin with shower) $5687 $5599
Standard 'A' (outside view) $5373 $5285
Class 'C' (multiple-share dormitory) $3081 $2777
Standard 'A' Children (3 to14y.old) $2865 $2993

2009 7 Day/6 Night Cruise - Inter Marquesas + one night at hotel or Pension in Nuku Hiva
Standard Cruise Prices
per person double share in Australian dollars
(airfares and Pre-post accommodation and transportation not included). Includes taxes.

Arrive in Nuku Hiva by plane on Day 4, spend one night at the Keikahanui Pearl Lodge, embark on the Aranui on Day 5 in NHV and disembark on Day 11 in Nuku Hiva.  Stay 6 nights on board. The transfers in Nuku Hiva airport/hotel/Aranui are included. Air tickets between Papeete and Nuku Hiva are not included.

Hotel Pension
Standard 'A' (outside view) $2600 $2497
2010 - 7 and 11 Day Cruise - Inter Marquesas + one night at hotel or Pension in Nuku Hiva
Standard Cruise Prices
per person double share in Australian dollars (airfares and Pre-post accommodation and transportation not included). Includes taxes.
11 Day Inter-Marquesas Cruise:
Ex-Nuku Hiva/return Papeete.
Hotel Pension
Standard 'A' (outside view) $4694 N/A
Standard 'A' Children (3 to14y.old) $2549 N/A
7 Day Inter-Marquesas Cruise:
Ex-Nuku Hiva/return Nuku Hiva,
including 1 night in Hotel or Pension
Hotel Pension
Standard 'A' (outside view) $4061 $3885
Standard 'A' Children (3 to14y.old) $2255 $2167

 

Book Now 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.

Extra Person: 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 per person double share cost 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.

Papeete to Marquesas airfares FROM AU$969^
Low Season AU$969
return (
12 Jan'09 - 31 Mar'09 & 1 Nov'09 - 11 Dec'09);
Shoulder/High Season AU$1212 (
1 Dec'09 - 11 Jan'09,  1 Apr'09 - 31 Oct'09 & 12 Dec'09 - 31 Dec'09).
141108/E.49/A-TNT  

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.

 

Tahiti Airfare Sale!
Airfares from Australia to Papeete from $795 per person return (plus taxes). Airfare is only available in conjunction with your choice of hotel or cruise package.

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