PASSION FOR FRESH IDEAS: “Q&A: MEET TIP THE DOG FROM THE MARQUESAS ISLAND OF UA HUKA”
April 7, 2023, Passion for fresh ideas (UK)
Passion for fresh ideas published an article about Tip, the rat detecting dog in Ua Huka, by Chantal Cooke.
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.
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.
Los Angeles Daily News: “A journey to the Marquesas will immerse you in island spirits”
August 23, 2022, Los Angeles Daily News (USA)
Los Angeles Daily News published an article about Aranui’s cruise to the Marquesas, by Norma Meyer
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 + Leisure: “Special Delivery”
July 24, 2022, Travel+Leisure (USA)
Travel + Leisure published an article about the Aranui, “a ship that has a sense of homecoming”, by Maggie Shipstead
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.
Wander Woman : “Aranui 5: The world’s most unusual cruise ship sailing the world’s most exotic itineraries”
January 21, 2020, Wander Woman (Canada)
The journalist published an article about the cruise experience on board the Aranui 5 in the South Pacific.
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.
The Knot : “Your Complete Guide to a Tahiti Honeymoon”
August 16, 2021, The Knot (USA)
The journalist suggests a complete guide to a Tahiti honeymoon, recommending newlyweds to visit the Marquesas islands and check out the Aranui 5.
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.
Le Parisien Week-end : “In the Marquesas Islands, with Brel and Gauguin”
March 30, 2018, Le Parisien Week-end (France)
The journalist talks about the Marquesas archipelago and its fourteen paradise islands, which can be admired when you embark in Papeete, on the Aranui 5, for 1,500 kilometers of cruising.
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.
VSD: “Exquisite Marquesas”
September 2018, VSD (France).
The Aranui 5 and the Marquesas Islands are featured in an article in “VSD” written by Erik Sampers. talks about the half-delivery cargo ship, half-cruise ship that links Tahiti to the Marquesas archipelago, offering passengers an original immersive experience in Polynesian culture.
Les Echos: “The Marquesas, ultimate Polynesia”
May 27, 2018, Les Echos (France)
In May, 2018, Les Echos published an article on Marquesas Islands, written by Anne Marie Gélinet. The journalist describes the itinerary of the Aranui, which provides year-round supplies to the most isolated archipelago in French Polynesia and one of the best preserved too.
Le Figaro: “Aranui, ultimate stopovers in the South Pacific”
May 2, 2021, Le Figaro (France)
The journalist recounts his experience on the Aranui, discovering a Polynesia that we never see, with Pitcairn as a highlight.
Le Monde : “Cargo of life”
29 January 2021, Le Monde (France).
The Aranui cruises are presented in an article in “Le Monde” written by François Bostnavaron. The journalist talks about his experience on board the Aranui 5 and tells about his exceptional trip to the Marquesas Islands.
Le Point: “A cargo named Desire”
February 22, 2018, Le Point (France)
In February, 2018, Le Point published an article dedicated to the Aranui, written by André Trentin. For the journalist, the Aranui offers one of the best ways to explore the Marquesas Islands and describes his experience in this travelogue.
Géo: “The Marquesas dream”
February, 2018, Géo (France)
Géo published an article on Marquesas Islands, written by Aline Maume. The journalist describes the Marquesas archipelago and mentions the cruises of the Aranui, which serves these remote and enchanting islands.
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.
