With its fully custom-built, dual-purpose passenger and freighter ship, Aranui Cruises brings avid adventurers to the remote islands of Tahiti from its home port in Papeete on the main Island of Tahiti, to the Marquesas, Society Islands and beyond, says Aranui Cruises’ Sales Manager, Dave Mackay, in this edition of Take 5. “Founded in Papeete in the Islands of Tahiti in 1954, Aranui Cruises has evolved from a freighter shipping line to the remote Marquesas Islands, providing goods and services to the people of the Marquesas, to what it is today: a fully custom-built, dual-purpose passenger and freighter ship bringing avid adventurers to the remote islands of Tahiti from our home port in Papeete on the main Island of Tahiti, to the Marquesas, Society Islands and beyond. The experience, which accommodates approximately 200 guests per sailing, highlights the rich culture and history of the heart and soul of Polynesia.
” “Aranui Cruises is a culture-rich, truly unique adventure cruise for those guests seeking the road less travelled. Located 1,600 km from Papeete, the Marquesas are some of the most isolated Islands in the world. Although part of French Polynesia, their culture and language are distinctly different.
In fact, just this summer the Marquesas Islands was named among UNESCO’s newest World Heritage regions. “Our ship combines the comforts and conveniences of a modern cruise ship including balcony cabins, family-style dinning in our restaurant, two bars and ou.