COMPAGNIE POLYNESIENNE DE TRANSPORT MARITIME
South Pacific
ARANUI 3
Passenger Capacity: 207
Staff and Crew: Polynesian
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- Itinerary: Aranui goes to the
Tuamotu, Marquesas and other French Polynesia islands with
departures from Papeete, Tahiti. Stops include Takapoto, Ua Pou, Nuku
Hiva, Hiva Oa, Fatu Hiva, Tahuata, Ua Huka, Rangiroa and Fakarava.
- Cabins: A wide range of cabins from dormitory style
with upper/lower berths and shared bathrooms, to outside cabins with
two lower berths and private bath, to 14 suites with balcony, queen-sized bed and private bath with
tub.
- Dining: Meals are served in an informal, family style.
French and Polynesian cuisine. Depending
on the number of passengers, there may be one or two seatings. Wine is included with dinner. Special diets can be
accommodated with notice at booking.
- Facilities and Activities:
This is a working freighter, a combined passenger and cargo vessel, and makes stops to unload
passengers and cargo. No glamour or glitz. There is a pool. You
watch the crew sling sacks of copra by
day and strum ukuleles by night, or you can learn the Tahitian three-step in
the Aranui's bar. Time in port varies from a few hours to two days. You can
wander the shores and villages at the port stops. Excursions include Paul
Gauguin's gravesite, wild horses of Ua Huka, lobster and curried goat
barbecue, pearl harvesting, snorkeling and diving in lagoons, hiking
to jungle ruins and island waterfalls. Optional excursions include scuba,
horseback riding, fishing and helicopter tours. The Aranui is
air-conditioned.
- Recent Fares Reported to Us:
Fares start at $2, 079 for dormitory berth, $3,675 for outside cabin, and
$4,830 for suites with balcony per person for a
16-day journey plus port tax. Children 3-15 sharing cabin with adults
are $820. Single occupancy add 50%.
For current fares and itineraries of this South Seas freighter, click on this
direct link
For special offers & to make a reservation go to our Booking Request Form
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