Aranui 5 Announces 2018 Schedule for a Bucket List Adventure Through the Remote Marquesas Islands
The one-of-a-kind, passenger-freighter ship to paradise, the Aranui 5, has released is 2018 sailing schedule with a total of 19 departures.
Having recently been named one of the “21 Best Cruises in the World” by National Geographic Traveler, as well as one of the “World’s Best Adventure Cruises” by Men’s Journal, the Aranui 5 tops the charts of even the most seasoned travelers’ bucket lists.
For added value, Aranui is offering a 10% discount on four select voyages* throughout the year.
The Aranui 5 voyage features a 14-day all-inclusive itinerary to the some of the most remote islands in the world.The 2018 schedule includes the following travel dates:
Jan. 13 – Jan. 26* May 24 – June 6 Sept. 13 – Sept. 26
Feb. 1 – Feb. 14 June 12 – June 25* Oct. 2 – Oct. 15*
Feb. 20 – March 5 June 30 – July 13 Oct. 20 – Nov. 2
March 10 – March 23 July 19 – Aug. 1 Nov. 8 – Nov. 21
March 29 – April 11* Aug. 7 – Aug. 20 Nov. 27 – Dec. 10
April 17 – April 30 Aug. 25 – Sept. 7 Dec. 15 – Dec. 28
May 5 – May 18
The journey aboard the Aranui 5 is an unparalleled experience, allowing travelers to fully embrace Polynesian culture from the moment of embarkation. On this once-in-a-lifetime adventure, passengers board the ship in Papeete, Tahiti for a 14-day sailing with visits to Fakarava and Rangiroa in the Tuamotu Archipelago, Bora Bora in the Society Islands, as well as Nuku Hiva, Ua Pou, Hiva Oa, Fatu Hiva, Tahuata and Ua Huka in the Marquesas Islands.
With an emphasis on soft adventure, history and culture, the Aranui 5 voyage includes onboard and offshore experiences such as breathtaking hikes, visits to sacred ritual sites and small museums, encounters with local inhabitants, a visit to French artist Paul Gauguin’s grave, snorkeling in the translucent waters of the atolls, on-island picnics and restaurant lunches featuring local food, a visit to a pearl farm and more.
Featuring a crew primarily composed of sailors from the Marquesas and Tahitian Islands, and with expert lecturers and guides, Aranui provides a unique spin on hospitality which combines with mesmerizing scenery and culturally enriching experiences to create an unforgettable vacation.
The fare includes three meals daily with complimentary wine for onboard lunches and dinners, guided excursions as outlined in the itinerary, picnics and meals on shore, cultural activities and Polynesian entertainment. Optional excursions such as scuba diving, horseback riding and fishing are available for an additional charge. Travelers booking a stay aboard the Aranui 5 can choose from eight different cabin categories.
Prices for a 2018 Aranui 5 vacation start at US$2,920 per person (not including the 10% discount) and do not include port tax, cruise tax and tourism tax.
(Compagnie Polynesienne de Transport Maritime – Aranui)
