Escape Beyond Tahiti Sale | save up to NZD $2,000 per couple + NZD 700 onboard credit for 2 | Sale Ends 31 July 2026
ESCAPE BEYOND TAHITI
Experience the Marquesas Islands aboard Aranui 5
Discover the spectacular Marquesas Islands aboard Aranui 5, the world’s only luxury cargo-passenger cruise. Enjoy an all-inclusive 12-day voyage in 2026, or our new 13-day itinerary in 2027, visiting six remote islands while sailing aboard the ship that has served as the lifeline of the Marquesas for over 40 years.
- 12 or 13-day all-inclusive voyage
- Included shore excursions (valued at over AUD $2,500)
- Small-ship experience with only 230 guests
- The world's only passenger-cargo cruise experience
- Local Polynesia crew
- Authentic Polynesian Hospitality
- Visit six remote Marquesas Islands
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THE ARANUI EXPERIENCE
Why travellers choose Aranui 5
The original freighter cruise
Sail a working cargo ship delivering supplies to remote islands a vital link to the outside world for the Marquesans.
Authentic encounters
Villages, sacred sites, artists and warm Marquesan welcomes with local Polynesian guides at every port.
All-inclusive value
All meals, wine with onboard lunches and dinners, guided shore excursions and cultural dance shows included.
Discover the Marquesas itinerary
2026 itinerary - 12 days
- Day 1 : Departure from Tahiti (Papeete)
- Day 2 : Fakarava, Tuamotu Islands
- Day 3 : At sea
- Day 4 : Nuku Hiva (Taiohae – Hatiheu – Taipivai)
- Day 5 : Ua Pou (Hakahau)
- Day 6 : Ua Huka (Vaipaee – Hane – Hokatu)
- Day 7 : Tahuata (Vaitahu) – Hiva Oa (Atuona)
- Day 8 : Fatu Hiva (Omoa – Hanavave)
- Day 9 : At sea
- Day 10 : Rangiroa or Makatea (Voyage 25)
- Day 11 : Bora Bora
- Day 12 : Return to Tahiti (Papeete)
2027 itinerary - 13 days
- Day 1 : Departure from Tahiti (Papeete) – Moorea
- Day 2 : Fakarava, Tuamotu Islands
- Day 3 : At sea
- Day 4 : Nuku Hiva (Taiohae – Hatiheu – Taipivai)
- Day 5 : Ua Pou (Hakahau)
- Day 6 : Hiva Oa (Atuona)
- Day 7 : Hiva Oa (Puamau) – Tahuata (Vaitahu)
- Day 8 : Fatu Hiva (Omoa – Hanavave)
- Day 9 : Ua Huka (Vaipaee – Hane – Hokatu)
- Day 10 : At sea
- Day 11 : Rangiroa
- Day 12 : Bora Bora
- Day 13 : Return to Tahiti (Papeete)
2026
VOYAGE 24 & 25
| Cabin type | Single | Double |
|---|---|---|
| Presidential Suite | 24,241 | 16,040 |
| Royal Suite | 18,950 | 12,513 |
| Royal Suite View Obstructed | 18,113 | 11,955 |
| Premium Suite | 17,953 | 11,848 |
| Junior Suite With Balcony | 16,888 | 11,137 |
| Junior Suite Without Balcony | 16,888 | 11,137 |
| Superior Deluxe | 16,585 | 10,936 |
| Deluxe | 15,287 | 10,070 |
| Stateroom | 12,408 | 8,221 |
| Stateroom Quadruple | — | 8,221 |
| Single Stateroom | 11,571 | — |
| Stateroom Obstructed View | 11,781 | 7,803 |
SPECIAL OFFER
Escape Beyond Tahiti Sale
Save up to
AUD 1,000
PER PERSON + NZD 350 ONBOARD CREDIT
OFFER VALID UNTIL 31 JULY 2026 · NEW BOOKINGS ONLY
2027
VOYAGE 01 - 10
| Cabin type | Single | Double |
|---|---|---|
| Presidential Suite | 26,295 | 17,410 |
| Royal Suite | 20,564 | 13,589 |
| Royal Suite View Obstructed | 19,656 | 12,984 |
| Premium Suite | 19,484 | 12,869 |
| Junior Suite With Balcony | 18,329 | 12,099 |
| Junior Suite Without Balcony | 18,329 | 12,099 |
| Superior Deluxe | 18,001 | 11,881 |
| Deluxe | 16,595 | 10,944 |
| Stateroom | 13,459 | 8,922 |
| Stateroom Quadruple | — | 8,922 |
| Single Stateroom | 12,552 | — |
| Stateroom Obstructed View | 12,779 | 8,469 |
THE SHIP
Aranui 5
A dual-purpose passenger-freighter ship sailing from Tahiti on a 12-day value-packed itinerary. Designed to offer all of the comforts of a cruise liner, while operating as a supply ship, Aranui 5 accommodates approximately 230 passengers in 103 cabins.
THE ARANUI EXPERIENCE
Soft Adventure. Cultural Immersion. The Trip of a Lifetime.
As the original cruise company in French Polynesia, Aranui Cruises has been introducing the enchanting Marquesas Islands to avid adventurers for more than 40 years. Combining the comforts and modern conveniences of a cruise ship while providing a cargo service to remote areas, the ship acts as a lifeline for tiny communities far removed from civilisation.
Begin Your Polynesian Journey
Don’t miss the Escape Beyond Tahiti Sale save up to NZD 1,000 per person plus NZD 350 onboard credit on selected 2026 and 2027 Discover the Marquesas voyages. Secure your cabin aboard Aranui 5 before the offer ends 31 July 2026.
* Offer valid on new bookings only, for a limited time and subject to availability. Savings and onboard credit vary by voyage and cabin category. Not combinable with other offers and does not apply to existing bookings. Cabins on sale voyages are limited and may sell out before the offer ends.
Fares are per person, cruise only, based on the selected cabin category and occupancy. Fares, offers and conditions may change or be withdrawn at any time without notice.
Itineraries, land programmes and shore excursions may change according to port authorisations, weather and sea conditions at the time of the voyage.
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