The Aranui included in Matador’s Guide to Cruising the World
The Matador’s Guide published an article about the best cruises in the World. The Aranui is listed alongside other brilliant cruises to the Poles, in Iceland, in the Galapagos etc.
Press in English
Conde Nast Traveler: “Aranui V offers a cruise like few others in the world”
Journalist Scott Laird, of the Conde Nast Traveler, describes his experience of travelling aboard the Aranui as “Offering a laid back, thoroughly Polynesian voyage where passengers and crew freely mingle throughout the experience”.
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
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.
From Tahiti to the Pitcairn Islands a cruise that makes people talk
Don’t just take our word for it… we were delighted to see that the voyages aboard Aranui 5 from Tahiti to Pitcairn is Conde Nast Traveller’s number one favourite in-the-know trip to plan for 2022. Read all about it here: https://www.cntraveller.com/gallery/best-trips There are two planned 12-day voyages in 2022 to the far-flung British outpost of Pitcairn, calling …
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See Aranui 5 on new UK TV travel series ‘Martin Clunes: Islands of the Pacific’
In a new travel documentary series for UK television the British actor Martin Clunes embarks on an epic 10,000-mile adventure in search of the real Pacific. In the first episode of the three-part series, which was broadcast on 13 January, Martin sails aboard Aranui 5 for a voyage to the enchanting Marquesas Islands. On board he meets …
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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.
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.
