ARANUI CRUISES

Aranui 5 is a unique concept of freight and passenger ship, supplying isolated communities in the Marquesas Islands, in French Polynesia. For 12 days, with meals and excursions included, our comfortable vessel of 103 cabins will be your home as you discover the unspoiled beauty the Marquesas. Our guests enjoy days filled with adventure, exploring tropical islands and experiencing the local culture with our French/English/German-speaking guides, while the sailors of the Aranui unload the freight on the islands. With a friendly and expert Polynesian crew, this soft adventure and cultural experience represents the journey of a lifetime. In addition to its traditional cruises to the Marquesas islands, Aranui Cruises also offers special cruises to discover the Austral islands, the southernmost archipelagoe in French Polynesia for another spectacular and off-the-beaten track experience. A new adventure is about to begin ! In 2027, the Aranoa will sail the waters of the South Pacific to embark on its main mission : supplying the Austral Islands and showcasing its magnificent, still unknown islands. This second cargo and passenger vessel is the latest addition to the company's fleet. The Aranui 5 will continue to sail to the Marquesas Islands.