# Aranui Cruises New Zealand ## Pages - [Pitcairn Islands](https://aranuicruises.co.nz/destination/pitcairn-islands/): DESTINATION Pitcairn Islands Overview Discover Stopovers Itineraries | Schedule | Cabin & Rates Gallery Overview Pitcairn Islands 200 years after the arrival of the Bounty, the island is still inhabited by the descendants of the mutineers. The tomb where Fletcher Christian lies is always visible. 12 days / 11 nights Located in the southeastern Pacific, well off the beaten track, Pitcairn is an exceptional destination, combining historical heritage and natural beauty for adventure-seeking explorers. Pitcairn Islands Meeting the descendants of the bounty mutineers Located in the dazzling blue Pacific waters between Tahiti and Easter Island, the tiny, remote island of […] - [Aranoa](https://aranuicruises.co.nz/aranoa/): THE SHIP ARANOA Setting Sail in 2027 Overview Destinations Itinerary Cabins & Suites Specifications Gallery Aranui Cruises Expands Its Fleet with an Exciting New Ship & Voyages Starting in 2027, Aranoa will offer new cruise itineraries in the Austral Islands. Overview The Beginning of a New Adventure Like Aranui 5, Aranoa will also be a mixed passenger-freighter ship, equipped with all the mod cons and the latest technology for passenger comfort and to limit environmental impact. After 40 years offering a small and steady flow of tourism to the Marquesas, which will continue with Aranui 5, Aranui Cruises will continue […] - [Departures​](https://aranuicruises.co.nz/departures/): ARANUI CRUISES Departures ARANUI 5 Calendar – 2026 Edit Voy No. DATE CRUISE 01 Saturday 17 January – Wednesday 28 January DISCOVER THE MARQUESAS 02 Saturday 31 January – Wednesday 11 February DISCOVER THE MARQUESAS 03 Saturday 14 February – Thursday 26 February AUSTRAL ISLANDS 04 Saturday 28 February – Wednesday 11 March DISCOVER THE MARQUESAS 05 Saturday 14 March – Wednesday 25 March DISCOVER THE MARQUESAS 06 Saturday 28 March – Thursday 9 April AUSTRAL ISLANDS 07 Saturday 11 April – Wednesday 22 April DISCOVER THE MARQUESAS 08 Saturday 25 April – Wednesday 6 May DISCOVER THE MARQUESAS 09 […] - [test](https://aranuicruises.co.nz/test/): Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Choose Cruise Ship *Choose Cruise ShipARANUI 5ARANOAChoose Your Cruise for Aranui 5 *Choose Your Cruise for Aranui 5Discover The MarquesasAustral IslandsTuamotu IslandsMarquesas FestivalChoose Your Cruise for Aranoa *Choose Your Cruise for AranoaAustral With Rapa IslandAustral Without Rapa IslandDiscovery TuamotuDiscovery PitcairnMarquesas FestivalChoose Year of Travel *Choose Year of Travel202520262027Choose Year of Travel *Choose Year of Travel2026Choose Year of Travel *Choose Year of Travel20252026Choose Year of Travel *Choose Year of Travel2027Discover the Marquesas in 2025 *Choose Date | Discover the Marquesas 2025Cruise #14: Saturday […] - [Aranoa-old](https://aranuicruises.co.nz/aranoa-old/): THE SHIP ARANOA Setting Sail in 2027 Overview Itinerary Specifications Gallery Aranui Cruises Expands Its Fleet with an Exciting New Ship & Voyage Starting in 2027, Aranoa will offer new cruise itineraries in the Austral Islands. Reservations will be available on our website starting in June 2025! Overview The Beginning of a New Adventure Like ARANUI 5, which will continue to serve the Marquesas Islands, ARANOA will also be a mixed passenger / freighter ship, equipped with the latest technology to limit its environmental impact. This unique model of inclusive tourism, which has made the company successful for 40 years, […] - [Thankyou_sub_expo](https://aranuicruises.co.nz/thankyou_sub_expo/): Thank You! for subscribing to our newsletter! Your NZD 500 cruise voucher is on its way. We look forward to helping you plan your Tahiti dream getaway! If you have any urgent inquiries, feel free to contact us. Return to Home - [Thankyou_agent](https://aranuicruises.co.nz/thankyou_agent/): Thank You! for Registering! We’ve received your agent registration form. Our team will review your details and get in touch with you soon. If you have any urgent inquiries, feel free to contact us. 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Read More Tuamotu Islands This expedition will discover these pearls of the Tuamotu: Makatea, unique with its immense cliffs, Mataiva and its colorful lagoon. Read More Pitcairn Islands Located in the dazzling blue Pacific waters between Tahiti and Easter Island, the tiny, remote island of Pitcairn. Read More The islands of tahiti, in the beginning In the Polynesian […] - [Thankyou](https://aranuicruises.co.nz/thankyou-nz/): Thank You! Your enquiry has been received. We appreciate your time and will get back to you shortly. If you have any urgent enquiry, feel free to contact us. Return to Home - [Tuamotu Islands](https://aranuicruises.co.nz/destination/tuamotu-islands/): DESTINATION Tuamotu Islands Overview Discover Stopovers Itineraries | Schedule | Cabin & Rates Gallery Overview Tuamotu Islands It took explorers and sailors nearly three centuries to list all the 78 atolls that make up the Tuamotu Archipelago. 5 days / 4 nights This expedition will discover these pearls of the Tuamotu: Makatea, unique with its immense cliffs, Mataiva and its colorful lagoon and Anaa’s intense blue will be forever etched into our memories. Tuamotu Islands Cruise in the tuamotu: lagoons and coconut trees uspended between the sky and the sea, the Tuamotu atolls are today synonymous with escape and paradise. And for […] - [Enquiry](https://aranuicruises.co.nz/enquiry/): Special offer Enquire Now ARANUI CRUISES Enquiry Enquire now for your Aranui experience Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Choose Cruise Ship *Choose Cruise ShipARANUI 5ARANOAChoose Your Cruise for Aranui 5 *Choose Your Cruise for Aranui 5Discover The MarquesasAustral IslandsTuamotu IslandsMarquesas FestivalChoose Your Cruise for Aranoa *Choose Your Cruise for AranoaAustral With Rapa IslandAustral Without Rapa IslandDiscovery TuamotuDiscovery PitcairnMarquesas FestivalChoose Year of Travel *Choose Year of Travel202520262027Choose Year of Travel *Choose Year of Travel2026Choose Year of Travel *Choose Year of Travel20252026Choose Year of Travel *Choose Year of Travel2027Discover […] - [Sailing schedule](https://aranuicruises.co.nz/sailing-schedule/): ARANUI CRUISES Sailing schedule THE ARANUI EXPERIENCE Calendar 2025 [wpdatatable id=2] Calendar 2026 [wpdatatable id=3] Calendar 2027 [wpdatatable id=5] - [Brochures](https://aranuicruises.co.nz/brochures/): ARANUI CRUISES Brochures ARANUI CRUISES Brochures Please select the brochure(s) you would like to receive, by post or by download, and fill in the form. Our brochures are available in English, French and German.  Read the brochure online Brochures Brochure 2025 Embark on an unforgettable journey through the stunning Marquesas, Austral Islands and Tuamotu Islands with Aranui Cruises. Our 2025 brochure provides detailed itineraries, cabin options, departure dates, and exclusive insights into this one-of-a-kind adventure. Download Now Brochures 2025/26 Click on the image to discover the leaflet dedicated to each cruise, available in French and English. ARANUI CRUISES Download Brochure […] - [Gallery](https://aranuicruises.co.nz/gallery/): ARANUI CRUISES Gallery ARANUI CRUISES Photos Experience ARANUI CRUISES Video Experience Aranui Cruises The amazing Aranui video – Eka Eka Aranui The Seventh Island - [Press](https://aranuicruises.co.nz/press/): ARANUI CRUISES Press Press Uk & US Press 23/01/2025 – Adventure.com – “This photographer took a life-affirming cargo ship cruise through the Marquesas Islands” January 2025, Adventure.com (UK) Gaydio published an article about the Aranui and the Marquesas islands, by Nori Jemil. Adventure.com published an article about the Aranui 5 and the Marquesas islands In January 2025, Adventure.com published an article about the Aranui 5, written by Nori Jemil. She praises the Aranui,with so few tourists coming to the Marquesas, a world away from a cruise liner docking at a classic port city—it’s international cruising meets local delivery and ferry […] - [Contact](https://aranuicruises.co.nz/contact/): ARANUI CRUISES Contact Contact Aranui Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form. Name * FirstLast Email *Phone *Message Would you like to receive the latest news, special offers, and updates from Aranui Cruises? Yes No Send - [FAQ](https://aranuicruises.co.nz/faq/): ARANUI CRUISES FAQ FAQ Life on board MEALS Meals are served in an informal, family-style setting in our dining facilities. Special consideration for medically prescribed diets, must be requested at the time of booking or more than three weeks in advance of sailing date.  LOCAL CURRENCY  The unit of exchange is the French Pacific Franc (XPF).  LOCAL TIME The Marquesas are half an hour ahead of Tahiti i.e when it’s noon in Tahiti, it’s 12:30pm in the Marquesas.  CLIMATE & PACKING SUGGESTIONS   Clothing which is informal, comfortable and easily washable is most practical aboard the ship. In addition to shorts, […] - [About Us](https://aranuicruises.co.nz/about-us/): The Aranui experience Why choose Aranui ? THE ARANUI EXPERIENCE WHY CHOOSE ARANUI? Come and explore the enchanting Marquesas Islands on the trip of a lifetime. For 40 years, our ships have been taking avid adventurers on one of the most fascinating voyages anywhere on the planet. Aranui 5, the crown jewel in our pursuit of the ultimate passenger-freighter, will take you to far-flung corners of French Polynesia where we resupply tiny communities living far from civilisation. Home to unspoiled beauty, warm and hospitable people and a vibrant culture, the Marquesas are ancient and majestic islands.During our 12-day cruise to the […] - [Austral islands](https://aranuicruises.co.nz/destination/austral-islands/): DESTINATION Austral islands Overview Discover Stopovers Itineraries | Schedule | Cabin & Rates Gallery Overview Austral islands The Austral islands guarantee a trip out of time, an immersion in Polynesia, far, very far from the beaten track. 13 days / 12 nights Discovered by Europeans in the 18th Century, the Austral islands are located 600 km south of Tahiti. Off the beaten track, the Australs are an untouched and mysterious land where white sand clashes with the intense blue of the lagoons. Breathtaking landscapes, from sheer mountains to valleys, these islands are famous for their farming activities. The Austral islands […] - [Loyalty program](https://aranuicruises.co.nz/loyalty-program/): ARANUI CRUISES Tiki Club Loyalty program Exclusive benefits for our most loyal passengers! CONDITIONS The loyalty program is available to any adult guest 18 year or older. It is applicable to the guest whatever its mode of reservation, directly with the company or via its travel agency. The benefits and status are acquired upon confirmation of the reservation, unless it is cancelled prior to departure, and may be modified without notice. Free-of-charge or cancelled cruises are not taken into consideration when calculating loyalty status. Proof of previous sailings on a Aranui ship may be required. The Program is applicable on […] - [Special Offers](https://aranuicruises.co.nz/special-offers/): ARANUI CRUISES Special Offers 2026 Discounts* Low Season & Senior Aranui Cruises offers a 10%  off-peak discount on voyages No.01 and No.02, and a 10% Senior discount for passengers aged 60 years and over on departure No.04 to the Marquesas Islands. These discounts apply to all cabin categories on the base fare before taxes. They are only valid for new bookings and cannot be combined with other promotions. Back-To-Back Enjoy a 15% discount when two Aranui Cruises voyages are booked back-to-back, for example when a Marquesas Islands voyage is combined with a voyage to the Austral Islands or Tuamotus. These discounts apply to […] - [Discover The Marquesas](https://aranuicruises.co.nz/destination/discover-the-marquesas/): DESTINATION Discover The Marquesas Overview Discover Stopovers Itineraries | Schedule | Cabin & Rates Gallery Overview Discover The Marquesas The Marquesas Islands have been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site since July 26, 2024, for their cultural and natural riches. 12 days / 11 nights Mythical and mystical. A land that has attracted explorers, writers, painters and artists. Breathtaking landscapes of mountains, valleys, plateaus and cliffs. A nation of former warriors, with their own language and culture. For 40 years, Aranui, as the main carrier of goods to the Marquesas, has maintained a vital link with its inhabitants and the […] - [Aranui5](https://aranuicruises.co.nz/aranui5/): THE SHIP ARANUI 5 Overview Specifications Destination Cabins and Suites Deck Plans Gallery Overview Aranui 5 The mixed cargo ship Aranui 5 for your Polynesian cruise Aranui 5 is a custom-built, dual-purpose passenger-freighter ship designed to offer all of comforts of a cruise liner, while operating as a supply ship. Aranui 5 is classified as a small vessel, accommodating approximately 230 passengers in 103 cabins. With eight different guest decks, the interior decor reflects the Polynesian heritage of her owners and crew. The ship features a restaurant where all the meals onboard are served in a casual setting; one lounge; […] - [Home](https://aranuicruises.co.nz/): discover The ARANUI Experience Experience the untouched beauty of the South Pacific with an unforgettable adventure aboard the Aranui. Book Now THE ARANUI EXPERIENCE French Polynesia cruise Soft adventure. The road less travelled. Cultural immersion. The trip of a lifetime. The heart and soul of Polynesia. This is the Aranui experience. 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. Aranui 5, a custom-built passenger-freighter which launched in 2015, is unique in every way. Combining the comforts and modern conveniences of a cruise ship […] - [Presidential suite](https://aranuicruises.co.nz/presidential-suite/): THE ARANUI EXPERIENCE Cabins & Suites​ Presidential suite Area : 41m²Capacity : 1 to 3 adultsSituation : Sky deck – 9 Consisting of 3 individual rooms, approximately 440 sq. ft. (41m2) of interior space and a 130 sq. ft. (12m2) private balcony, this exterior cabin offers a separate bedroom with a king bed, a sittingroom with a sofa bed, a lounge with a built-in bar, 2 bathrooms with shower and hair dryer, a walk-in closet, refrigerator and safe. THE ARANUI EXPERIENCE VIRTUAL TOUR Presidential suite THE ARANUI EXPERIENCE Book Now Book you Aranui experience Please enable JavaScript in your browser […] - [Agents](https://aranuicruises.co.nz/agents/): Aranui Cruises Become an Agent Become an Agent ​ Partner with Aranui Cruises – Offer Unforgettable Journeys to French Polynesia Join Aranui Cruises as a trusted travel partner and offer your clients a truly unique Polynesian cruise experience. Our exclusive voyages offer a blend of adventure and culture as guests sail through the breathtaking Islands of Tahiti including the Marquesas and beyond. With over 40 years’ experience in the area and a commitment to exceptional service, we make it easy for you to sell unforgettable Polynesian journeys. Register today and start offering your clients the adventure of a lifetime! Become […] - [The Aranui Experience](https://aranuicruises.co.nz/the-aranui-experience-frontpage/): Explore ARANUI BOOK YOUR 2025-26 CRUISE! Experience the untouched beauty of the South Pacific with an unforgettable adventure aboard the Aranui. Book Now THE ARANUI EXPERIENCE WHY CHOOSE ARANUI? Come and explore the enchanting Marquesas Islands on the trip of a lifetime. For 40 years, our ships have been taking avid adventurers on one of the most fascinating voyages anywhere on the planet. Aranui 5, the crown jewel in our pursuit of the ultimate passenger-freighter, will take you to far-flung corners of French Polynesia where we resupply tiny communities living far from civilisation. Home to unspoiled beauty, warm and hospitable […] [comment]: # (Generated by Hostinger Tools Plugin)