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Aranui Cruises

A passenger-freighter voyage to French Polynesia's remote Marquesas Islands.

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Receive up to

A$13,800

travel credit per guest

Sail French Polynesia aboard Evrima or Asia aboard Luminara. The top suites also include a luxury hotel night and transfers before you sail.

Cruise fares from A$10,000 per guest

Tahiti from A$6,150 creditAsia from A$7,650 creditNot available direct
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Best forAdventureCulture loversRemote islands

Why we love Aranui Cruises

At a glance

Aranui is a working passenger-freighter that supplies the Marquesas Islands, so guests see a side of French Polynesia few visitors reach.

It combines comfortable cabins with village visits, archaeology and Polynesian culture.

Fares, inclusions and ships vary by voyage. Your advisor will confirm exactly what is included when we quote.

Where Aranui Cruises sails

Destinations

The Marquesas

Remote volcanic islands.

The Tuamotus

Coral atolls.

Tahiti

Starting and ending in Papeete.

Polynesian culture

Village visits and history.

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Plan your Aranui Cruises cruise

Our advisors will help you choose the right ship, cabin and itinerary, and can add flights and hotel stays before or after your cruise, all in one booking.

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