Aranui 5 will expand its regular schedule of 13-night cruises to the Marquesas Islands with the addition of two new itineraries, as well as continuing its annual call at Pitcairn.

The passenger-cargo ship is sometimes fondly called the ‘Freighter to Paradise’.

One new option sails west from Tahiti to reach the Cook Islands and south to the Austral islands, while a second option takes a more detailed exploration of the Society Island archipelago and the Tuamotu islands to the east of Tahiti, including time on the hard to reach island of Makatea.

Itineraries include:

Cook Islands, Tuamotu island, Austral Islands – 4-16 Sept 2021 (13 days), from Euros 5,237 pp

Society and Tuamotu islands – 8-19 May 2021 (12 days), from Euros 4,617 pp

In search of Eastern Polynesia – Pitcairn with the Tuamotu Islands & Gambier – 9-21 January 2021 (13 days), from Euros 5,456 pp

The Marquesas Islands Cruise – 13 days, from Euros 4,581pp

Aranui 5 carries 230 guests in 103 suites, staterooms and dormitory-style rooms, some with balconies. An onboard programme of talks about life in the Marquesas takes place in the two spacious lounges, and there are also four bars – including the panoramic Skybar for relaxation. Meals are served in the dining room, where after the three-course dinners, the Aranui band performs. There is also an outdoor swimming pool, fitness room and boutique.