Aranui Tahiti Cruises – Authentic Polynesian Adventure
Embark on a two-week all-inclusive cruise aboard the Aranui 5 (a binary passenger/freighter vessel) and explore the unspoiled beauty of French Polynesia. Encounter the warmth of the local people who are eager to share their culture and discover the magic that has attracted thousands of adventurers from far-flung whereabouts including the likes of Paul Gauguin.
Considered by most, if not all, to be the trip of a lifetime, the Aranui 5, which first set sail in 2015, will navigate remote localities and supply isolated communities with anticipated commercial goods–from sacks of sugar to four-wheel drive trucks–whilst still encapsulating an authentic holiday atmosphere. Copra, citrus fruit, and fresh fish will be loaded at port, destined for Papeete on the return voyage.
Choose from four exclusive itineraries and add a pre- or post-cruise stay at one of French Polynesia’s world-renowned luxury resorts, certain to complement your unforgettable odyssey. This truly is a unique experience that combines adventure, discovery, and wonderment.
2020 Departures
| Voyage | Departure | Arrival | Promotion |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Thu, Jun 4, 2020 | Tue, Apr 16, 2020 | *** THIS CRUISE HAS BEEN CANCELLED *** |
| 9 | Sat, Jun 20, 2020 | Thu, Jul 2, 2020 | *** THIS CRUISE HAS BEEN CANCELLED *** |
| 10 | Thu, Jul 9, 2020 | Tue, Jul 21, 2020 | |
| 11 | Sat, Jul 25, 2020 | Thu, Aug 6, 2020 | |
| 12 | Sat, Aug 8, 2020 | Thu, Aug 20, 2020 | |
| 13 | Sat, Aug 22, 2020 | Thu, Sep 3, 2020 | |
| 14 | Thu, Sep 10, 2020 | Tue, Sep 22, 2020 | Senior 10% Discount (Anyone aged 60 and over qualifies) |
| 15 | Sat, Sep 26, 2020 | Thu, Oct 8, 2020 | |
| 16 | Thu, Oct 15, 2020 | Tue, Oct 27, 2020 | |
| 17 | Sat, Oct 31, 2020 | Thu, Nov 12, 2020 | |
| 18 | Sat, Nov 14, 2020 | Thu, Nov 26, 2020 | |
| 19 | Sat, Nov 28, 2020 | Thu, Dec 10, 2020 | |
| 20 | Thu, Dec 17, 2020 | Tue, Dec 29, 2020 |
2021 Departures
| Voyage | Departure | Arrival | Promotion |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tue, Jan 5, 2021 | Sun, Jan 17, 2021 | Discovery (Gambier-Pitcairn Islands) |
| 2 | Tue, Jan 19, 2021 | Sun, Jan 31, 2021 | Seasonal 10% Discount |
| 3 | Sat, Feb 6, 2021 | Thu, Feb 18, 2021 | Seasonal 10% Discount |
| Special Voyage | Sat, Feb 20, 2021 | Thu, Mar 4, 2021 | Discovery (Austral-Gambier-Pitcairn Islands) |
| 4 | Sat, Mar 6, 2021 | Thu, Mar 18, 2021 | |
| 5 | Sat, Mar 20, 2021 | Thu, Apr 1, 2021 | |
| 6 | Thu, Apr 8, 2021 | Tue, Apr 20, 2021 | |
| 7 | Sat, Apr 24, 2021 | Thu, May 6, 2021 | |
| 8 | Sat, May 8, 2021 | Wed, May 19, 2021 | Discovery (Society-Tuamotu Islands) |
| 9 | Sat, May 22, 2021 | Thu, Jun 3, 2021 | |
| 10 | Thu, Jun 10, 2021 | Tue, Jun 22, 2021 | |
| 11 | Sat, Jun 26, 2021 | Thu, Jul 8, 2021 | |
| 12 | Thu, Jul 15, 2021 | Tue, Jul 27, 2021 | |
| 13 | Thu, Aug 5, 2021 | Tue, Aug 17, 2021 | |
| 14 | Sat, Aug 28, 2021 | Thu, Sep 2, 2021 | |
| 15 | Sat, Sep 4, 2021 | Thu, Sep 16, 2021 | Discovery (Austral-Cook Islands) |
| 16 | Sat, Oct 18, 2021 | Thu, Oct 30, 2021 | |
| 17 | Thu, Oct 7, 2021 | Tue, Oct 19, 2021 | |
| 18 | Sat, Oct 23, 2021 | Thu, Nov 4, 2021 | |
| 19 | Sat, Nov 6, 2021 | Thu, Nov 18, 2021 | |
| 20 | Sat, Nov 27, 2021 | Thu, Dec 9, 2021 | |
| 21 | Thu, Dec 16, 2021 | Tue, Dec 28, 2021 | Festival of Arts (Fatu Hiva) |
Thursday Departures
| Day | Day of the Week | Stops |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thursday | Depart Tahiti (Papeete) |
| 2 | Friday | Fakarava |
| 3 | Saturday | At Sea |
| 4 | Sunday | Hiva Oa (Puamau) – Tahuata (Vaitahu) |
| 5 | Monday | Hiva Oa (Atuona) – Tahuata (Kokuu) |
| 6 | Tuesday | Fatu Hiva (Omoa – Hanavave) |
| 7 | Wednesday | Nuku Hiva (Taiohae – Haitheu – Taipivai) |
| 8 | Thursday | Ua Huka (Vaipee – Hane – Hokatu) |
| 9 | Friday | Ua Pou (Hakahau) |
| 10 | Saturday | At Sea |
| 11 | Sunday | Rangiroa (Otohu) |
| 12 | Monday | Bora Bora (Vaitape) |
| 13 | Tuesday | Arrive Tahiti (Papeete) |
Saturday Departures
| Day | Day of the Week | Stops |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saturday | Depart Tahiti (Papeete) |
| 2 | Sunday | Fakarava |
| 3 | Monday | At Sea |
| 4 | Tuesday | Nuku Hiva (Taiohae – Haitheu – Taipivai) |
| 5 | Wednesday | Ua Huka (Vaipee – Hane – Hokatu) |
| 6 | Thursday | Ua Pou (Hakahau) |
| 7 | Friday | Hiva Oa (Atuona) – Tahuata (Kokuu) |
| 8 | Saturday | Hiva Oa (Puamau) – Tahuata (Vaitahu) |
| 9 | Sunday | Fatu Hiva (Omoa – Hanavave) |
| 10 | Monday | At Sea |
| 11 | Tuesday | Rangiroa (Otohu) |
| 12 | Wednesday | Bora Bora (Vaitape) |
| 13 | Thursday | Arrive Tahiti (Papeete) |
Gambier-Pitcairn Departures
| Day | Day of the Week (Jan 5, 2021 Departure) |
Day of the Week (Feb 20, 2021 Departure) |
Stops |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tuesday | Saturday | Depart Tahiti (Papeete) |
| 2 | Wednesday | Sunday | Tuamotu (Anaa) |
| 3 | Thursday | Monday | Tuamotu (Hikueru) |
| 4 | Friday | Tuesday | At Sea |
| 5 | Saturday | Wednesday | Gambier (Magareva) |
| 6 | Sunday | Thursday | Pitcairn (Oeno Island) |
| 7 | Monday | Friday | Pitcairn (Pitcairn Island) |
| 8 | Tuesday | Saturday | Pitcairn (Pitcairn Island) |
| 9 | Wednesday | Sunday | Gambier (Aukena) |
| 10 | Thursday | Monday | At Sea |
| 11 | Friday | Tuesday | Tuamotu (Amanu) |
| 12 | Saturday | Wednesday | At Sea |
| 13 | Sunday | Thursday | Arrive Papeete (Tahiti) |
Society-Tuamotu Departure (May 8, 2021)
| Day | Day of the Week | Stops |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saturday | Depart Tahiti (Papeete) |
| 2 | Sunday | Tuamotu (Anaa) |
| 3 | Monday | Tuamotu (Hikueru) |
| 4 | Tuesday | At Sea |
| 5 | Wednesday | Gambier (Magareva) |
| 6 | Thursday | Pitcairn (Oeno Island) |
| 7 | Friday | Pitcairn (Pitcairn Island) |
| 8 | Saturday | Pitcairn (Pitcairn Island) |
| 9 | Sunday | Gambier (Aukena) |
| 10 | Monday | At Sea |
| 11 | Tuesday | Tuamotu (Amanu) |
| 12 | Wednesday | At Sea |
| 13 | Thursday | Arrive Papeete (Tahiti) |
Austral-Cook Islands Departure (Sep 4, 2021)
| Day | Day of the Week | Stops |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saturday | Depart Tahiti (Papeete) – Pointe Venus |
| 2 | Sunday | At Sea |
| 3 | Monday | Cook Islands (Aitutaki) |
| 4 | Tuesday | Cook Islands (Rarotonga) |
| 5 | Wednesday | Austral (Rurutu) |
| 6 | Thursday | At Sea |
| 7 | Friday | Austral (Rapa) |
| 8 | Saturday | Austral (Rapa) |
| 9 | Sunday | Austral (Raivavae) |
| 10 | Monday | At Sea |
| 11 | Tuesday | Tuamotu |
| 12 | Wednesday | At Sea |
| 13 | Thursday | Arrive Tahiti (Papeete) |
Presidential Suite (1 Suite – 441 sq. ft – Sky Bar Deck)
The Presidential Suite is an exterior cabin that comprises three individual rooms. In addition to the 441 sq. ft of interior space, there is a 129 sq. ft private balcony with sliding glass doors. It offers a separate bedroom with one king-size bed, sitting room with sofa bed, lounge with built-in bar, two bathrooms with shower and hairdryer, walk-in closet, under-counter refrigerator, make-up table, desk, two flat-screen TVs, minibar, and safe.
Max Occupancy: 3 Adults
Royal Suite (8 Suites – 236 sq. ft – Sun Deck; Pool Deck; Veranda Deck; Boat Deck)
The Royal Suite is an exterior cabin. In addition to the 236 sq. ft of interior space, there is a 96 sq. ft private balcony with sliding glass doors. It offers a bedroom with either one king-size bed or two twin beds, sitting room with sofa bed that is separated by an ornamental filigree screen, bathroom with shower and hairdryer, wardrobe, under-counter refrigerator, make-up table, desk, flat-screen TV, and safe.
Max Occupancy: 3 Adults
Premium Suite (20 Suites – 205 sq. ft – Pool Deck; Veranda Deck)
The Premium Suite is an exterior cabin. In addition to the 205 sq. ft of interior space, there is a 43 sq. ft private balcony with sliding glass doors. It offers a bedroom with one king-size bed or two twin beds, sitting room with sofa bed that is separated by an ornamental filigree screen, bathroom with shower and hairdryer, wardrobe, under-counter refrigerator, make-up table, desk, flat-screen TV, and safe.
Max Occupancy: 3 Adults
Junior Suite (3 Suites – 161 to 204 sq. ft – Pool Deck; Veranda Deck)
The Junior Suite is an exterior cabin with or without balcony. The two cabins without a balcony are each equipped with two windows (not openable). It offers a bedroom with one king-size bed or two twin beds, bathroom with shower and hairdryer, wardrobe, under-counter refrigerator, make-up table, desk, flat-screen TV, and safe.
Max Occupancy: 3 Adults
Superior Deluxe Cabin (24 Cabins – 156 sq. ft – Sky Bar Deck; Sun Deck; Upper Deck; Main Deck)
The Super Deluxe Cabin is an exterior cabin. In addition to the 156 sq. ft of interior space, there is a 43 sq. ft private balcony with sliding glass doors. It offers a bedroom with one king-size bed or two twin beds, bathroom with shower and hairdryer, wardrobe, under-counter refrigerator, make-up table, desk, flat-screen TV, and safe.
Max Occupancy: 3 Adults
Deluxe Cabin (7 Cabins – 139 sq. ft – Sky Bar Deck; Sun Deck; Pool Deck)
The Deluxe Cabin is an exterior cabin. In addition to the 139 sq. ft of interior space, there is a 43 sq. ft private balcony with sliding glass doors. It offers a bedroom with one king-size bed or two twin beds, bathroom with shower and hairdryer, wardrobe, under-counter refrigerator, make-up table, desk, flat-screen TV, and safe.
Max Occupancy: 2 Adults
Stateroom Cabin (40 Cabins – 118 to 182 sq. ft – Boat Deck; Main Deck; Lower Deck)
The Stateroom Cabin is an exterior cabin. It is equipped with a porthole. It offers several sleeping configurations, bathroom with shower and hairdryer, desk, flat-screen TV, and safe. Six cabins offer Pullman beds (one above the other) allowing up to four persons.
Max Occupancy: 4 Adults (not applicable to all cabins)
Amenities & Inclusions
- One dining room (all meals included in price: buffet breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Picnic meal or meal at local restaurant for shore excursions
- Minimum three-week advance notice for special dietary needs
- Liquor not included in rate (can be purchased onboard)
- Wi-Fi internet connectivity available
- Electrical current
- Two spacious lounges
- Two lifts (elevators)
- Two conferences rooms
- Four bars including one panoramic bar (Sky Bar)
- One fitness room
- One outside swimming pool
- One boutique (variety of supplies and souvenirs)
- Credit cards accepted (American Express, Visa, Mastercard)
- One massage parlor
- Spa treatments
- Tattoo studio
- Library (French, English, German)
- Emergency telephone
- Laundry (washing and dryer machines available)
- Medical assistance onboard
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