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View the passing scenery over meals|^|Danee Hazama & Julian Avrial

Enjoy meals in the dining room|^|Danee Hazama & Julian Avrial

Comfortable cabins|^|Danee Hazama & Julian Avrial

Soak in the sun from the deck and pool|^|Danee Hazama & Julian Avrial

A relaxed afternoon|^|Danee Hazama & Julian Avrial

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Passengers : 200

The Aranui is a mixed passenger/cargo vessel that operates between Tahiti and the Marquesas. The name "Aranui" means "The Great Highway" in Maori, another great Polynesian culture.

She offers comfortable, air-conditioned accommodations for about two hundred passengers. Passengers will be able to sunbathe on deck, swim in the pool, or enjoy exotic tropical drinks while the Aranui wens her way among the islands of the Marquesas.

Accommodations classes are three classes of Suites, Deluxe, and Standard cabins.

The ship features a small boutique where various sundries, clothing and souvenirs are available. There are washing machines and dryers aboard, but dry cleaning is not available. There is also 2 bars and video room, which has a television, VCR and a small collection of videotapes. She also has a swimming pool and sunbathing space.

The electrical current in the cabins is 220 volt 50 cycle AC, using French-style plugs. The vessel accepts traveler's checks and credit cards for on-board purchases. Lock boxes are available on board for passenger convenience.

All meals are included in the price of the cruise. Meals are served in the Aranui's dining room in an informal setting. Depending on the number of passengers, there will be on or two seatings. There is buffet breakfast. Lunch and dinner menus will vary depending on what fresh ingredients are available. Complimentary wine is provided at both lunch and dinner. For shore excursions, a picnic lunch or a delicious meal at a local restaurant will be provided.

The vessel operates under the French flag, and her crew are all Polynesian, primarily Marquesans. They are extremely skillfull and very hospitable. It is often their custom to give an impromptu concert in the evenings, both for their own and for passengers pleasure.

The Aranui was built in Romania as a freighter and passenger vessel. Because of the number of passengers the vessel can carry, she was reclassifed as a passenger vessel. Thus, meeting the strict requirements of international SOLAS (Safety of Life at Sea) regulations and many safety features including life boats and lifte rafts and fire safety systems.

Length: 386 feet
Breadth: 58 feet
Cruising Speed: 15 knots
Weight: 3800 tons
Capacity: 200 passengers

South Pacific (cruises)from:$4,018

Itinerary	Days	Dates	Destinations
Tuamotu & the Marquesas Islands	14	Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Decshow dates Tuamotu & the Marquesas Islands Jun 8–21, 2013 Jun 29–Jul 12, 2013 Jul 20–Aug 2, 2013 Aug 10–23, 2013 Aug 31–Sep 13, 2013 Sep 21–Oct 4, 2013 Oct 12–25, 2013 Nov 2–15, 2013 Nov 23–Dec 6, 2013 Dec 14–27, 2013 Jan 11–24, 2014 Feb 1–14, 2014 Feb 22–Mar 7, 2014 Mar 15–28, 2014 Apr 5–18, 2014 Apr 26–May 9, 2014 May 17–30, 2014 Jun 7–20, 2014 Jun 28–Jul 11, 2014 Jul 19–Aug 1, 2014 Aug 9–22, 2014 Aug 30–Sep 12, 2014 Sep 20–Oct 3, 2014 Oct 11–24, 2014 Nov 1–14, 2014 Nov 22–Dec 5, 2014 Dec 13–26, 2014	South Pacific: Marquesas Islands, Tahiti, Tuamotu Islands
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Cabins
	Standard Two lower berths, outside cabin with private facilities.
	Deluxe Large outside cabin with queen bed, refrigerator, private facilities with bath. Navigation deck.
	Suites J-H Suites J, H. Large outside cabin with queen bed, refrigerator, private facilities with bath and with or without balcony.
	Suites A-D, 1-4 Suites A, B, C, D, 1, 2, 3, 4. Large outside cabin with queen bed, refrigerator, private facilities with bath and with or without balcony.
	Suites E-G Suites E, F, K & G. Large outside cabin with queen bed, refrigerator, private facilities with bath and with or without balcony.