But, as articles in the London Sunday Times, Conde Nast Traveler, the Los Angeles Times, and other publications have pointed-out, one does not take this journey looking for a glamorous cruise. They will be in awe of the lush landscape and wild stone spires of the islands. They will explore ancient ruins, discover overgrown tikis, visit the grave of Paul Gauguin, and roam the valley's that inspired tales by Herman Melville, Jack London, and Robert Louis Stevenson. Travelers go on the Aranui because it offers an authentic taste of Polynesian life at sea and a unique opportunity to come in contact with fascinating remote islands accessible by few other means. The Aranui is a new ship, larger and faster than its predecessor, with a swimming pool, a video room, a large sun deck and a library.
Most cabins are air-conditioned with private bath.
The friendly multilingual staff will make you feel at home and will you take on exciting excursions on the 8 islands visited during the cruise. The best and most interesting features of each island and atoll will be explored or highlighted, such as black pearls farming in the atolls, archeological sites in the Marquesas and an introduction to the marvellous flowers , the perfumes , the music and dance and, of course, the culinary delights of Polynesia.