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Phone: 09 972 2030 1B Roberta Ave, Glendowie, Auckland

Email: enquiries@cruiseconnections.co.nz

18 Days | Featuring a 13 day Cruise to the Tuamotu, Marquesas and Society Islands onboard Aranui 5

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French Polynesia

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Fakarava

Rangiroa

AnaaTahiti

Bora Bora

Raivavae

Rapa

Mangareva (Rikitea)

Pitcairn

Amanu

Nuka Hiva

Ua Pou

Tahuata

Fatu Hiva

Hiva Oa

Ua Huka

Tuamotu Archipelago

Austral Archipelago

Gambier Archipelago

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arquesas Archipelago

Society Archipelago Society Archipelago

CATEGORY TWIN NZD SINGLE NZD

Obstructed Stateroom no balcony $9,860pp* $14,199pp*

DEPARTS

AUCKLAND

22 APRIL 2021

DiscoverDesigned to offer all the comforts of a cruise liner, while operating as a supply ship, Aranui 5 is classified as a small vessel, accommodating approximately 254 passengers in 103 cabins. With 8 different decks the interior décor reflects the Polynesian heritage. The ship features a restaurant where all the meals on board are served in a casual setting; 2 lounges; 2 conference rooms, where guest lecturers will offer presentations on various topics related to the Marquesas; 4 bars, including the Sky Bar with sweeping panoramic views, an outdoor pool; a boutique; massage room and gym.

PRICES INCLUDE: • Return economy airfare Auckland to Papeete flying Air Tahiti Nui• All transfers as detailed in itinerary• 5nts accommodation in Papeete at Manava Suite Resort Tahiti.• 13 Day Aranui Cruise including: - cruise transportation and accommodation - all on-board meals & excursions - Port Charges & taxes - Complimentary glass of wine for scheduled onboard lunches and dinners.

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PLEASE NOTE:Tipping is not customary in Tahiti. At the end of the cruise there will be two boxes available one for comment cards

and one for communal tips, this is entirely optional.

DAY ITINERARY ARRIVE DEPART

April 22 Thu Depart Auckland on Air Tahiti Nui (TN102) 4 hour 35 minute flight 3.55pm

April 21 Wed Arrive Papeete (cross the International dateline) Arrival transfer from the airport to a 4-star hotel for 3nts 10.30pm

April 22 Thu Relaxing day in Papeete

April 23 Fri Relaxing day in Papeete

April 24 Sat Transfer from hotel to Port to join the Aranui 5 for your mid-morning departure from Papeete 10.00am

April 25 Sun TUAMOTU ARCHIPELAGO - Morning arrival in Fakarava, the second largest atoll in French Polynesia

April 26 Mon At Sea

April 27 Tue THE MARQUESAS ARCHIPELAGO - Arrive Nuku Hiva and anchor in Taipivai Bay this morning. (Taipivai-Hatiheu-Taiohae)

April 28 Wed Ua Pou (Hakahau) – from the decks of the Aranui you will see the soaring mountain spires unique to Ua Pou

April 29 Thu Hiva Oa (Atuona) - Tahuata (Kokuu)

April 30 Fri Fatu Hiva (Omoa Hanavave)

May 01 Sat Hiva Oa (Puamau) - Tahuata (Vaitahu)

May 02 Sun Ua Huka (Vaipaee)

May 03 Mon At Sea

May 04 Tue Rangiroa (Otohu)

May 05 Wed Bora Bora (Vaitape)

May 06 Thu Morning arrival in Papeete. Transfer from the Port to a 4 star hotel for 2nts. 8.00am

May 07 Fri Relaxing day in Papeete

May 08 Sat Early morning transfer from your hotel to the Airport. 6.00am

Depart Papeete on Air Tahiti Nui (TN101) 5 hour 55 minute flight 9.10am

May 09 Sun Arrive Auckland Airport 12.50pm

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Phone: 09 972 2030 1B Roberta Ave, Glendowie, Auckland

Email: enquiries@cruiseconnections.co.nz

Conditions: Prices shown are based on the 22 April, 2021 Aranui 5 sailing and are per person in NZ dollars, for an Obstructed Stateroom no balcony – Twin Share or Single as detailed, and include port taxes & government fees as at 21 May 2020. Airfares are ex Auckland and are non-refundable and non-transferable. Please ask for costs for other cities. All prices are subject to availability, change and currency fluctuations without notice up until full payment is received. Itinerary may be subject to change. Accommodation is based on the Manava Suite Resort Tahiti in a Standard Room and is inclusive of government tax, VAT. A Resort Fee++ of 1500XPF per room per night is not included and is to be paid direct to the hotel on check-in. A City tax of 150XPF per person per night is not included and is payable on check-out from the hotel. Credit card payments will incur a fee. Additional nights before/after tour can be added at a surcharge. Deposit paid may be up to 100% non-refundable if booking is cancelled, depending on the date of cancellation. NB: 150XPF = NZ$2.24 and 1500XPF = NZ$22.44 as at 21 May 2020. Subject to currency fluctuation.

DEPOSIT REQUIRED ON BOOKING: 25% OF TOTAL PRICE

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SHORE VISITS - Included in your cruise fare! Due to reef formations, lack of docking facilities, or wind and sea conditions it is frequently necessary to use a small craft or tender to transport passengers between ship and shore. Visits ashore are limited to the time required by port authorities and cargo operators. The time in port may range from a few hours to a day or more. Excursions are available at some ports of call at no additional cost to passengers. These include meals, tours of the villages and archaeological sites and snorkelling.

ON BOARD : We recommend informal, comfortable, easily washable clothing for your trip we suggest you pack the following:

• T-shirts, shorts, jeans and slacks • Bathing suit • Rain poncho or waterproof coat • Sweatshirt or light sweater for the evenings • Cool dress (optional) • A washer and drier are on the vessel. Dry cleaning is unavailable • Comfortable shoes are a must • Tennis shoes or sports sandals are recommended especially

when walking over coral reefs

OBSTRUCTED STATEROOM NO BALCONY: From approximately 120 sq. ft. of interior space and a porthole, this exterior cabin offers either, a king size or two single beds, a bathroom with shower and hair dryer. Single, with approximately 100 sq. ft. of interior space and a single bed, and four-passenger stateroom, with approximately 180 sq. ft., a queen size bed and two single bunk beds are also available.

BUSINESS CLASS UPGRADES AND ADDITIONAL NIGHT RATES ARE AVAILABLE ON REQUEST

SCHEDULED DEPARTURES FOR 2021: Saturday sailing dates:

20 Mar, 24 Apr, 22 May, 26 Jun, 18 Sep, 23 Oct, 06 & 27 Nov. (Return into Papeete Thursday)

Thursday sailing dates: 04 Mar, 08 Apr, 10 Jun, 15 Jul, 05 Aug, 07 Oct, 16 Dec.

(Return into Papeete Tuesday)

Demand is very high for Aranui Cruises and, with limited departures, availability of cabins is constantly changing.

Please contact us to check current availability for this featured departure and to check availability or for

pricing for other Aranui scheduled Thursday or Saturday departures from Papeete in 2021. Dates are: