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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.

For complete details on the Aranui 3 visit: www.aranui.com

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 26, 2008. Single - add 50%. Not included: Cruise tax add $105per person. Port tax add $75.00 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 8 - Departure Saturday, 07 June 2008 - Promotional Special: 15% discount

** Voyage 12 - Departure Saturday, 30 August 2008 - Senior Special: 15% 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 you travel agent. 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 Jan 12 Jan 25
2 Feb 02 Feb 15
3 Feb 23 Mar 07
4 Mar 15 Mar 28
5 Apr 05 Apr 18
6 Apr 26 May 09
7 May 17 May 30
8 ** June 07 June 20
9 June 28 July 11
10 July 19 Aug 01
11 Aug 09 Aug 22
12 ** Aug 30 Sept 12
13 Sept 20 Oct 03
14 Oct 11 Oct 24
15 Nov 01 Nov 14
16 Nov 22 Dec 05
17 Dec 13 Dec 26

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: Feb 2008
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