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Aranui 3 - Freighter to Paradise

Aranui III - Freighter to ParadiseThe custom built Aranui III is specially designed with space and passenger comfort in mind, and can comfortably accommodate 60 passengers with many of the amenities found on larger cruise ships: air-conditioned cabins, bar, lounge, video room, library, and a sun deck with a swimming pool. Suites have private balconies. However, passenger should note that the Aranui is first and foremost a working freighter, not a luxury cruise liner.

As an inter island trading ship, it provides isolated villages in the Marquesas and Tuamotu Islands with all manner of meat, medicine, cement, lumber, fuel, beer and other staples. The freighter then brings back copra, pearl shells and other local products to the main islands.

Aranui III AccomodationsWatching the crew handle the movement of cargo is all part of the fascination of the voyage. And once in the Marquesas, you will explore some of the most beautiful and least visited islands in the world...thousands of miles from any continent and for the most part, accessible only by sea.

Visits to remote archaeological sites, Gauguin's grave and more are all included in the cost of the cruise. If your time does not allow you to enjoy the complete Aranui cruise, it is possible on some sailing dates to fly to the Marquesas and board the ship for a partial cruise.

Aranui - Standard Cruise |  14-Day/ 13-Night Cruise

Suite
(Cabin E,F,K,G)

$5,445 pp Large outside cabin with one queen sized bed, refrigerator, private facilities with bathtub and with or without balcony.

Suite
(Cabin A,B,C,D)

$5,198 pp

Suite
(Cabin J,H)

$4,830 pp
Deluxe $4,410 pp Large outside cabin with one queen sized bed, refrigerator, private facilities with bathtub.
Standard $3,675 pp Two lower berths, outside cabin with private facilities.
Class C $2,079 pp Dormitory style, upper and lower berths, air conditioned, share facilities, located on restaurant deck.

Cruise rates are per person/double occupancy and include 3 meals with wine and excursions. Valid until Dec 19, 2009. Single - add 50%. Not included: Cruise tax add $105per person. Port tax add $75.00 per person. Fuel Surcharge add $80 per person. Tourism tax add $163.35 per person for Suite E,F,K,G - add $155.94 per person for Suite A,B,C,D, - add $144.90 per person for SuiteJ,H  - add $132.30 per person for Deluxe - add $110.25 per person Standard - add $105.00 per person Class "C".  Deposit and cancellation policies apply.

** Voyage 1 - Departure Tuesday, 10 February 2009 - Shorten Cruise by 2 days: 15% discount

** Voyage 7- Departure Saturday, 13 June 2009 - Promotional Special: 10% discount

** Voyage 11 - Departure Saturday, 05 September 2009 - Senior Special: 10% discount        

** Voyage 16 - Departure Saturday, 19 December 2009 - Shorten Cruise by 1 day: 10% discount 

Discounts are not applicable to group bookings and the Class "C" accommodations and cannot be combined with any other discount.

DEPOSIT & PAYMENT:
25% deposit is required at the time of confirmation. Full payment is due 45 days prior to departure.

CHANGES:
After CPTM issues a confirmation, changes to the confirmation departure date made at passenger's or travel agent's request, less than 60 days prior to the confirmed departure date will be subject to the same penalties applied to cancellations

CANCELLATIONS:
For any cancellation after confirmation of space a fee of $75.00 per person. Between 60 to 45 days prior to departure: 1/3 of cost of voyage will be retained. Betweeen 45 to 30 days prior to departure: 2/3 of cost of voyage will be retained. Less than 30 days: the full cost will be retained. CPTM is not responsible for hospital, medical, and/or evacuation charges incurred by passenger. We recommend strongly that passengers should obtain the necessary insurance to cover medical, travel cancellation and/or interruption. Please consult your Pacific Destination Travel Consultant.. Compagnie Polynesienne de Transport Maritime reserves the right to change published rates without prior notice.


ARANUI SAILING DATES 2008

Aranui Cruise - 14 days/ 13 nights - Embark/Disembark Papeete
VOYAGE Departs 11:00am Returns 09:30am
1** Feb 10 Feb 21
2 Feb 28 Mar 13
3 Mar 21 Apr 03
4 Apr 11 Apr 24
5 May 02 May 15
6 May 23 June 05
7 ** June 13 June 26
8 July 04 July 18
9 July 25 Aug 07
10 Aug 15 Aug 28
11 ** Sep 05 Sep 18
12 Sep 26 Oct 09
13 Oct 17 Oct 30
14 Nov 07 Nov 20
15 Nov 28 Dec 11
16 ** Dec 19 Dec 31

Please note that Aranui reserves the right to modify itineraries, dates of departure, and rates In advance, we apologize for this inconvenience beyond our control.

 Date updated: Oct 2008
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