Give the Gift of Paradise this Holiday Season with a Bucket List Aranui 5 Cruise
Shoppers looking for a unique gift idea this holiday season can give their loved ones a once-in-a-lifetime journey through the virtually untouched Marquesas islands aboard the Aranui 5, a well-appointed passenger-freighter vessel operating in French Polynesia.
Those looking for holiday savings can take advantage of a 10% discount on three of the Aranui 5’s 2018 sailings departing Jan. 13, March 29 and June 12. Passengers 60 years old and over can enjoy an exclusive senior discount of 10% on the Oct. 2, 2018 sailing.
Atop any adventurer’s wish list, this incredible voyage boards in Papeete, Tahiti, for a 14-day complete vacation experience sailing 800 miles north to some of most spectacular and remote islands in the world, where they will be fully immersed in Polynesian culture. The Aranui 5 visits 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 all-inclusive 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 inhabitants from the Marquesas Islands and throughout French Polynesia, 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 254-passenger ship offers comfortable, air-conditioned accommodations specially designed with added space for passengers’ comfort and pleasure. Travelers booking a stay aboard the Aranui 5 can choose from eight different cabin categories – Presidential Suite, Royal Suite, Premium Suite, Junior Suite (with or without a balcony), Superior Deluxe, Deluxe, Stateroom and Class C – each providing diverse room configurations.
The cruise 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. Prices start at US$2,920 per person (not including the 10% discount) and do not include port tax, cruise tax and tourism tax.
(Aranui – Compagnie Polynesienne de Transport Maritime)
