Cruise the South Pacific for 16 wonderful adventure-filled days aboard the Aranui as is sails from Papeete to deliver its cargo to the Tuamotu Islands of Takapoto and Rangiroa, and the legendary Marquesas Islands.

Accommodation on board the 343-foot freighter, which has a crew of 32 and carries a cargo of 2.000 tonnes, is designed to make you feel comfortable and at home with a choice of thirty inside and outside cabins - most with air-conditioning, baths, and private facilities.

Ship activities offer a swimming pool, large sun deck, video room, and club room which is ideal for relaxing with a good book or enjoying a game of cards.

Other services include laundry facilities, a safe for valuables, and a small boutique. The friendly and relaxed atmosphere on board is enhanced by the informal family setting of the dining room with meals included in the tariff along with travel and accommodation aboard ship and the various island excursions. While the Aranui unloads essential supplies at exotic ports of call, passengers have a chance to experience the beauty, culture and hospitality of the islands through guided tours and excursions led by the ship's multi-lingual staff.

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