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Aranui Cruises marked a remarkable milestone in 2024, celebrating 40 years of carrying passengers across some of the most remote and breathtaking corners of French Polynesia. Operating from Tahiti, the company’s flagship vessel, the custom-built Aranui 5, offers a truly unique 12-day voyage that blends the romance of cruising with the authentic spirit of a working cargo ship. Its route ventures nearly 1,000 miles northeast to the remote Marquesas Islands, a rugged and culturally vibrant archipelago long revered for its dramatic volcanic landscapes, rich artistic heritage, and warm Polynesian hospitality.
In July 2024, the Marquesas were recognised by UNESCO as an exceptional natural and cultural treasure, further elevating the experience offered by Aranui Cruises. Travellers are invited not only to witness these extraordinary islands firsthand but to engage with the communities that make them so distinctive, from traditional carving and tattooing practices to archaeological marvels tucked deep within lush valleys.
Looking ahead, Aranui Cruises is expanding its horizons with more departures in 2026 of its 13-day itinerary to the remote Austral Islands. This rare voyage opens a window into one of the least visited regions of French Polynesia and introduces new calls at Raiatea and the iconic lagoon-ringed Bora Bora in the Society Islands. These additions create an unparalleled blend of adventure, culture, and postcard-perfect beauty.
The company’s pioneering spirit continues with the planned arrival of a new vessel, Aranoa, set to launch in 2027. This dedicated cargo-carrying ship will serve the Austral Islands, strengthening vital supply links while furthering Aranui’s legacy as both an essential lifeline and an ambassador for the far-flung communities of French Polynesia.
Aranui Cruises remains one of the most extraordinary ways to explore the South Pacific, where every voyage carries with it the authenticity of local connection, the allure of untouched destinations, and four decades of passion for the open ocean.
In July 2024, the Marquesas were recognised by UNESCO as an exceptional natural and cultural treasure, further elevating the experience offered by Aranui Cruises. Travellers are invited not only to witness these extraordinary islands firsthand but to engage with the communities that make them so distinctive, from traditional carving and tattooing practices to archaeological marvels tucked deep within lush valleys.
Looking ahead, Aranui Cruises is expanding its horizons with more departures in 2026 of its 13-day itinerary to the remote Austral Islands. This rare voyage opens a window into one of the least visited regions of French Polynesia and introduces new calls at Raiatea and the iconic lagoon-ringed Bora Bora in the Society Islands. These additions create an unparalleled blend of adventure, culture, and postcard-perfect beauty.
The company’s pioneering spirit continues with the planned arrival of a new vessel, Aranoa, set to launch in 2027. This dedicated cargo-carrying ship will serve the Austral Islands, strengthening vital supply links while furthering Aranui’s legacy as both an essential lifeline and an ambassador for the far-flung communities of French Polynesia.
Aranui Cruises remains one of the most extraordinary ways to explore the South Pacific, where every voyage carries with it the authenticity of local connection, the allure of untouched destinations, and four decades of passion for the open ocean.
