South Pacific - Adventure Cruises in the Marquesas Islands

ADVENTURE CRUISES iN tHE MARQUESAS ISLANDS

15 days/14 nights
Departures all year

Ships which operate this route:

Aranui III

The custom built Aranui 3 has been designed with added space and passenger comfort in mind and all of the 85 cabins aboard this state of the art ship have windows. The ship can take up to 200 passengers and is 386 feet in length.

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You will board the Aranui 3 in Tahiti and sail almost 800 miles to the most remote islands in French Polynesia. The 15 day voyage makes 15 stops along the way so there is plenty to explore! Whilst on board you can relax on the sweeping decks, or in the outdoor pool, whilst taking in views of pristine lagoons and the unspoilt beauty of these untouched islands. Facilities include an expanded dinning room serving French and Polynesian cuisine, as well as specialised marine facilities for fishing, snorkelling or scuba diving. You will also have the opportunity to learn about the rich Marquesan culture, history and art from the onboard experts.

Itinerary

Day 1	Departure from dock in Papeete, Tahiti.
Day 2	Fakarava, Tuamotu Islands Here you will see pearl farmers harvest rare black pearls from giant oysters.
Day 3	At sea.
Day 4	Ua Pou (Hakahau-Hakahetau), Marquesas As you dock at this first Marquesas island you will be greeted by local villagers as the ship is their lifeline providing contact to the outside world and bringing supplies.
Day 5	Nuku Hiva (Taiohae-Taipivai) You will sail into Nuku Hiva’s spectacular bay, a giant amphitheatre dominated by towering cliffs and majestic waterfalls. You will take part a jeep safari over the mountains and through the jungle to see stone tiki gods, scared ritual sites and carvings of birds, fish and sacred turtles on boulders.
Day 6	Hiva Oa (Atuona) Your guides will show you mysterious jungle ruins, the largest tikis outside of the Easter Islands.
Day 7	Fatu Hiva (Omoa-Hanavave) Although this is the centre of Marquesian culture, the Aranui passengers are the only visitors to this remote island. After hiking past towering cliffs and views of majestic waterfalls, cool off with a plunge in a secluded river pool.
Day 8	Hiva Oa (Puamau-Hanaiapa)
Day 9	Tahuata (Vaitahu-Hapatoni) This is the smallest of the Marquesian Islands and with its white sandy beaches and tranquillity it has the feeling of paradise.
Day 10	Ua Huka (Vaipaee-Hane-Hokatu) Wild horses out number the 300 residents. You can explore either by horse or by jeep either way you will enjoy beautiful views.
Day 11	Nuku Hiva (Hatiheu-Aakapa-Anaho)
Day 12	Nuku Hiva (Taiohae), Ua Pou (Hakahau)
Day 13	At sea.
Day 14	Rangiroa, Tuamotu Islands The largest atoll of Tahiti and her Isalnds, visitors here marvel in the brilliance and colours of the lagoon which lies at the centre.
Day 15	Arrival back in Papeete, Tahiti

Departure Dates and Prices

The cruise operates all year round. Prices from Ł3430 per person.

Price Includes:

Internal flights, 2 nights in Tahiti and the cruise on full board basis.

Price Excludes:

International flights, meals not listed, gratuities and items of a personal nature.