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Aranui 5 to launch Tahiti - Marquesas service in 2015


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I am reading on one website that the Aranui 5 will be launched in June of 2015. It will replace the Aranui 3 on the 14 night Tahiti - Marquesas mixed cargo/passenger service.

 

According to one source, "Aranui 5 will carry 296 passengers, of whom 228 will be cruise passengers. Many of the cabins will have balconies and there will be 62 deluxe cabins on Aranui 5 as compared to just 24 on the Aranui 3." Here is a artist rendering of the ship in the Papeete harbor.

 

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There is very little info about the Aranui 5 on the web. Please add in new information as it becomes available.

For anyone who is interested in the Aranui 3 cruises, see CC forum Freighter and Other Non-Traditional Cruise Travel

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Here is very complete trip report for the Aranui 3: http://www.travelsnippetsandmore.com

It's also posted on CC but the blog version has lots more pictures. The blog version should be read from bottom (oldest) to top (newest).

 

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Thanks Mercruiser for posting both.

 

The blog is interesting, obviously written by someone who is used to cruiseships not to a freighter which also transports mostly self-sufficient passengers.

 

Does your brochure give more than 7 trips of the 2015 schedule? The description of the cabins and the prices sound like the Aranui 3 is still in service.

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The official Aranui web site is silent on the topic of the Aranui 5, as is the brochure and 2015 itinerary I received from them in the mail. A Canadian web site that specializes in Aranui cruises says the following about the 2015 schedule:

 

"** June to Dec 2015 dates are estimates and yet to be finalized due to the anticipated launch of the Aranui 5"

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I'm sure I would enjoy a cruise on the Aranui 3 or Aranui 5. It hasn't reached the top of my bucket list yet. The price per day is high enough that I would have to think long and hard about it. I get tons of frequent flyer miles and hotel points from business travel. I can basically stay in Tahiti, Moorea, and Bora Bora for free at Hilton and Intercontinental properties. So a cruise costs a lot more than "free". Still, I love being on a ship.

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The price includes water, table wine, gratuities, all excursions and all food ashore. Don't wait until you are so old that a 20 minute walk is too strenuous and you are afraid to get your feet wet boarding a whale boat.

 

It's also a good idea to add a pre- and after cruise stay on Moorea and Bora-Bora if you have the time. If you don't do the Aranui, just visit the Society Islands. :)

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Brochures for the Aranui 5 are starting to appear on some of the specialist cruise TA sites. Here are some artist renderings of the ship interiors.

 

Royal Suite

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Dining room

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Observation lounge

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This is my dream trip. How exciting that there is a new ship coming. Someday, maybe I will be able to sail. Thanks for posting the pictures.

 

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This is MY dream trip in December 2015 which includes the Marquesas Arts Festival, once every four years. My neighbour did the itinerary 3 years ago and enjoyed every minute. And she is not a cruiser! Hope you join us!

 

Gail and John, Toronto

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I'm seeing on another web site that the Aranui 5's inaugural sailing will be delayed at least one voyage, commencing October 10, 2015. There is the possibility of additional delays, so passengers wanting to be on the new ship are advised to book the 11/21/2015 sailing or later.

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This is MY dream trip in December 2015 which includes the Marquesas Arts Festival, once every four years. My neighbour did the itinerary 3 years ago and enjoyed every minute. And she is not a cruiser! Hope you join us!

 

Gail and John, Toronto

 

 

This is our dream trip as well in December 2015. Just received word with the Aranui 5 maiden voyage there will be enough room so we made it on from a waiting list! Look forward to meeting you.

 

Christine & Christopher, Hawaii

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Does anyone know about the smoking policy on this cruise? With so many French passengers, I'm worried that it may be smoke everywhere. Or perhaps they have designated areas? How about in the cabins or on the balconies?

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