Aranui Rates - 13 Nights

"ARANUI 3 - FREIGHTER TO PARADISE 2010 RATES
Valid from 12 Janvier to 27 December 2010"

Aranui means "The Great Highway" in Maori. Cruising the Aranui way is unlike any other style of cruising.
Since 1984, the Aranui has plied the Pacific on 16 runs per year to the Marquesas and nearby Tuamotu Islands. Besides 2000 tons of cargo, the Aranui carries 100 passengers per trip. Most are islanders returning home by deck passage. The cabins offer comfortable living space for foreigners, usually a mix of Europeans and Americans. Robust meals and attractive public areas make the Aranui a very livable vessel throughout its 14-days voyage. The Aranui offers an authentic taste of Polynesian life at sea on an "uncruise", to challenging islands accessible by few other means.

TAHITI - TUAMOTUS - MARQUESAS

- FIRST SUITE, E,F,K,G WITH BALCONY From $ 7,150
Description: Large outside & air conditioned cabin, in front of the ship, double bed, private bathroom and toilets, refrigerator, and balcony.

- NORMAL SUITE, A,B,C,D, WITH BALCONY From $ 6,880
Large outside & air conditioned cabin, at back of the ship, double bed, private bathroom and toilets, refrigerator, and balcony.

- SUITE J,H, WITHOUT BALCONY From $ 6,670
Large outside & air conditioned cabin, in front of the ship, double bed, private bathroom and toilets, refrigerator, and balcony.

- DELUXE CABIN A From $ 6,190
Large outside & air conditioned cabin, 2 double bed, private bathroom and toilets.

- STANDARD CABIN A From $ 5,090
Outside cabin, air conditioned, two lower berths, private facilities.

- "C" CABIN A From $ 2,940
Dormitory style, Inside cabin, air conditioned, upper & lower berths, toilets to share.

(*) PORT TAX included on the rate AUD $ 100
Rates shown are per person & include all taxes and port charges.
Rates include cruise transportation and shipboard accommodations, meals and excursions.
Rates do not include shipboard purchases, liquor.

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2010 ARANUI CRUISE Departures on SATURDAY - returns on FRIDAY

CRUISE N°01
Departure 12 January
Arrival 23 January

CRUISE N°02
Departure 30 January
Arrival 12 February

CRUISE N°03
Departure 20 February
Arrival 05 March

CRUISE N°04
Departure 13 March
Arrival 26 March

CRUISE N°05
Departure 03 April
Arrival 16 April

CRUISE N°06
Departure 24 April
Arrival 7 May

CRUISE N°07
Departure 15 May
Arrival 28 May

CRUISE N°08
Departure 05 June
Arrival 18 June

CRUISE N°09
Departure 29 June
Arrival 12 July

CRUISE N°10
Departure 20 July
Arrival 02 August

CRUISE N°11
Departure 07 August
Arrival 20 August

CRUISE N°12
Departure 28 August
Arrival 10 September

CRUISE N°13
Departure 18 September
Arrival 01 October

CRUISE N°14
Departure 09 October
Arrival 22 October

CRUISE N°15
Departure 30 October
Arrival 12 November

CRUISE N°16
Departure 20 November
Arrival 03 December

CRUISE N°17
Departure 14 December
Arrival 27 December

The Discount does not apply to Class "C" (multiple-share dormitory)

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ITINERARY
First port of call after departure from Papeete will be Fakarava (Tuamotu) and last port of call before arrival Papeete will be Rangiroa (Tuamotu)

"Itineary is subject to change - Arrival and departure times may vary. Please do not hesitate to contact us for more accurate times."

VOYAGE N° 1
DAY 1 DepTahiti 10,30am
DAY 2 Fakarava
DAY 3 At sea
DAY 4 Ua Pou
DAY 5 Nuku-Hiva
DAY 6 Fatu-Hiva
DAY 7 Hiva-Oa
DAY 8 Ua Huka
DAY 9 Nuku-Hiva Ua Pou
DAY 10 At Sea
DAY 11 Rangiroa
DAY 12 Papeete at 9,00am
DAY 13 *
DAY 14 *

VOYAGE N° 9
DAY 1 DepTahiti 10,30am
DAY 2 Fakarava
DAY 3 At sea
DAY 4 Ua Pou
DAY 5 Nuku-Hiva
DAY 6 Hiva-Oa
DAY 7 Hiva-Oa
DAY 8 Fatu Hiva
DAY 9 Ua Huka
DAY 10 Nuku-Hiva
DAY 11 Napuka
DAY 12 Tuamotu
DAY 13 Eclipse solaire
DAY 14 Papeete at 9.00 am

VOYAGES N°2,3,4,5,6,7,8,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17

DAY 1 Departure from dock in Fare-Ute Papeete) , Tahiti at 10.30 am (*)
DAY 2 Fakarava (Tuamotu)
DAY 3 At sea
DAY 4 Ua Pou (Hakahau - Hakahetau) Marquesas
DAY 5 Nuku-Hiva (Taiohae / Taipivai)
DAY 6 Hiva-Oa (Atuona)
DAY 7 Fatu-Hiva (Omoa - Hanavave)
DAY 8 Hiva-Oa (Puamau -Hanaiapa)
DAY 9 Tahuata (Vaitahu/Hapatoni)
DAY 10 Ua Huka Vaipaee / Hane / Hokatu)
DAY 11 Nuku-Hiva (Taiohae), Ua Pou (Hakahau)
DAY 12 At Sea
DAY 13 Rangiroa (Tuamotu)
DAY 14 Arrival back in Papeete at 9,00am (*)

THE JOURNEY BEGINS
The Aranui's voyages cover all six inhabited Marquesas Islands, plus Fakarava and Rangiroa in the
Tuamotus, the world's largest atoll. Departing in the morning from Papeete, capital of Tahiti, the Aranui lands at Fakarava the next morning. Passengers buy fresh coconuts and soak up sun in this small isle's crystalline lagoon. Two days later, the mist-drenched escarpments of Ua Pou come into view, towering out of the sea like stern watchful tikis. Islanders wait eagerly on the village dock at Hakahau for the arrival of the Aranui's much needed goods. Passengers looped with fragrant leis gather at a local home for a feast of poisson cru (lime marinated raw fish), poi and other Polynesian delicacies.
At Nuku-Hiva, largest of the Marquesas, visitors can wander the waterfront at Taiohae, the island's
administrative center and closest thing to a bustling town in the Marquesas. Its Catholic church boasts
fine native carvings, and every Sunday the rafters ring with the pure, melodic voices of devout islanders.
An excursion to nearby Taipivai reveals ruined maraes (ancient temples) and paepaes (stone foundations) harking back to the islands' ancient pagan religion and the overgrown cannibal realm where Melville's novel Typee was set. The beauty of primitive Polynesia lives on in the art of Paul Gauguin, who spent his last days on Hiva Oa. The Aranui calls at the village of Atuona, home of Gauguin's simple hilltop grave. The resting place of Belgian singer Jacques Brel is nearby. Farther inland, some of the biggest tikis in Polynesia hide in sweltering jungles under ripe mantles of fungus. After a brief stop at nearby Tahuata, which consists of the remains of a huge sunken volcano, the Aranui moves on to Fatu-Hiva, the wettest and, some say, the most beautiful of the Marquesas. The South Seas arts of tapa painting and tattooing, which reached new heights in the Marquesas, still flourish here. An eleven-mile hike from the tapa-rich hamlet of Omoa leads to the raw coast at Hanavave, with heart stopping views of the Bay of Virgins and miles of misty shoreline.
At Ua-Huka, smallest at the northerly Marquesas, sculptors continue the Marquesas tradition of wood-carving, reportedly the best in Polynesia. Passengers can bargain for ornate spears, tikis, bracelets and leis in rosewood and sandalwood, even ukuleles and carved coconuts. The island still enjoys and untamed naturalness with wild horses, goats and sheep overrunning its open plataux.
After picking up tons of copra from Nuku-Hiva and Ua-Pou, the Aranui makes its final stop at Rangiroa, the Tuamotus' premier dive destination. Snorkelers delight in its transparent fish-chocked lagoon & thrill - seekers bring home tales of its abundant reef sharks.

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GENERAL INFORMATION & SHIP POLICIES
Embarking quay : Quai Motu-Uta Papeete
Distance from airport : 15 minutes
SINGLE OCCUPANCY * 50% supplement is required (cabin only)
PAYMENT * 25% deposit at confirmation. Balance due 45 days prior departure

CANCELLATION FEES
* AUD $ 100 per person for any cancellation after confirmation of space
* Between 60 to 45 days prior to departure: 1/3 of cost of voyage will be retained
* Less than 44 to 30 days prior to departure: two thirds of cost of voyage will be retained
* Less than 30 days prior to departure: full cost will be retained
* Travel cancellation insurance is strongly recommended - please consult your local travel agent
for resevation and insurance.

RESERVATIONS
* Name and surname, Nationality & passport number, Expected date of arrival in arrival in arrival in French Polynesia will be requested.

RATES
* The rates are per person - they include all taxes, and meals per day with wine, guided excursions, picnic and meals on
shore mentioned in the program. (All rates are subject to any change without prior notice).

CHANGES
* After CPTM issues a confirmation, any modification will be subject to same penalities applied to cancellations.

NOTE
Compagnie Polynésienne de Transport Maritime reserves the rigtht to increase published rates without prior notice.

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SHIP INFORMATION
"Guests lectures on board Aranui Cruises specialized in history, anthropology & archaeology of the islands."
De luxe A Cabins : 12 Balcony Suites : 10 Srandard A cabins 63 Class C - 20

Ship Technical specifications
Lenght: 117,65m - Width 17,68m - Speed - 15 knots - Weight : 3800 tons

FOOD
Meals are served in an informal family-style setting in the dining facilities. Depending upon the number of passenger. There may be two seatuings per meal schedules, depending on number of passengers on board. Special consideratin for medically prescribed diets must be requested at the time of booking or not less than three weeks prior to de sailing date.

LOCAL CURRENCY
* The unit of exchange is the French Pacific Franc.

LOCAL TIME
* The Marquesas are half an hour ahead ot Tahiti. Thus, when it is noon in Tahiti, it is 12.30 pm in the Marquesas

CLIMATE
* The Median temperature in the Marquesas is 28C or 82F

CLOTHING
* Informal , comfortable ane easily washable. Tennis shoes or sandals are recommended.

SHIP's BOUTIQUE
* The ship's boutique sells a variety of supplies including mosquito repellent , sundries, clothing clothing and local souvenirs.

ELECTRICAL CURRENT
* Each cabin is equipped with 220 volts 50 cycles AC

LAUNDRY
* Washing & drying machines are available on board- dry cleaning is not available

MEDICAL
* There is no doctor or physician on board the vessel. The right is reserved to Captain to refuse any person suffering from a serious ailment or in bad physical condition.

SHORE VISITS
* Visit ashore are limited to the time required by cargo operators and port restrictions. The company, its agents and servants do not assume any responsibility with the operations of the tours programmed, and the compny accepts no responsibility or liability for the failure of any operator to perform any said program and/of for any injury, damage or loss however caused or arising therefrom.

TRAVEL FUNDS
* Travel checks & credit cards, American Express, Visa, Mastercard will be accepted.

VALUABLES
* Mock boxes are available on board,however CPTM cannot accept custody or responsibility for passenger's money or other valuables while aboard the vessel.

EMERGENCY CALL
* Emergency telephone is available through the shipboard communications.