Gaydio: „Some of the remotest islands on earth – visiting the Marquesas aboard the Aranui5“
April 2023, Gaydio (UK)
Gaydio published an article about the Aranui and the Marquesas islands, by Chantal Cooke.
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Irish Times: „A cruise of a lifetime on a cargo ship where the maitre d’ doubles up as the ship’s tattooist“
April 1, 2023, Irish Times (UK)
The journalist Gemma Tipton is talking about her cruise experience in the Marquesas Islands on board the Aranui 5.
The Epoch Times: „Searching the Pacific for the Mutiny on the Bounty“
March 5, 2023, The Epoch Times (US)
The journalist Tim Johnson joined us on the Pitcairn cruise aboard Aranui 5 in February 2023. You can read all about his fascinating voyage, in the footsteps of the Bounty mutineers.
THE I NEWSPAPER: „The crate beyond“
February 4, 2023, The I Newspaper (UK)
Lonely Planet founder, Tony Wheeler, joined us on a cruise about Aranui 5 in December 2022. You can read all about his adventures, including his search for ancient tikis.
National Geographic: „In Polynesia, tattoos are more than skin deep“
August 3, 2022, National Geographic (USA)
National Geographic published an article about tattoos, mentionning Aranui’s tattoo artist, by Jill K. Robinson
Travel Pulse: „Untapped French Polynesia: The Austral Islands“
May 1, 2022, Travel Pulse (USA)
The journalist Scott Laird is talking about his cruise experience in the Austral Islands on board the Aranui 5.
AFAR: „A First-Timer’s Guide to the Marquesas Islands“
February 4, 2022, AFAR (USA)
Readers will come to understand these 12 islands largely off-the-traveler-radar, what to expect, do, how to get to the Marquesas and more.
The Conde Nast Traveler : „As More Ports Ban Mega Cruise Ships, What Is the Future of the Largest Vessels?“
November 1, 2021, The Conde Nast Traveler (USA)
The journalist published an article about ports banning mega cruise ships mentionning the Aranui 5 as an exception, as it embarks fewer than 350 passengers.
Los Angeles Times : „Half-cruise, half-cargo ships provide authenticity in place of cocktails and casinos“
January 30, 2017, Los Angeles Times (USA)
The journalist describes the itinerary of the Aranui which offers a daydreamer’s voyage to the dazzling shores of paradise.
National Geographic : „21 Best Cruises in the World“
March 23, 2017, National Geographic (USA)
The journalist describes the Aranui cruise in the Marquesas islands as one of the Best Cruises in the World.
Choice : „Polynesian paradise“
July 2018, Choice (UK)
The journalist describes the itinerary and life on board the Aranui 5, and how he enjoyed stunning sunrises, welcoming smiles, traditional dancers.
Trip Savvy : “I Hitched a Ride On a Cargo Ship to Scuba Dive in Remote South Pacific Islands”
June 09, 2021, Trip Savvy (USA).
The Aranui has been featured in an article by Trip Savvy, written by Suzie Dundas. The journalist talks about her experience on board the Aranui and how she enjoyed scuba diving in French Polynesia, which she definitely considers as some of the best she’s ever done.
Matador Network : “8 dreamy experiences in French Polynesia, from paddling a va’a to diving with eagle ray”
June 22, 2021, Matador Network (USA).
The Aranui has been featured in an article by Matador Network, written by the journalist Suzie Dundas. Taking the Aranui to discover the Marquesas, the most remote archipelago in the country is on the journalist’s top 8 dreamy experiences in French Polynesia.
The Smithsonian Magazine: “This Polynesian Cruise Ship has a resident tatoo artist”
January 6, 2021, Smithsonian Magazine (USA).
The journalist Flora Mendez presents Eddy Tata, who provides passengers on the Aranui with Polynesian-style tattoos based on their life stories.
