Aranui Cruises is offering savings of up to 20 per cent on select 2026 and 2027 voyages, alongside onboard credit, as the cruise line encourages travellers to explore beyond Tahiti and discover some of French Polynesia’s most remote islands.
The Escape Beyond Tahiti sale includes discounts of up to $2,000 per couple and onboard credit of A$700 per room for eligible bookings made by 31 July 2026.
The promotion covers selected departures aboard both Aranui 5 and the new vessel Aranoa, which is scheduled to enter service in 2027.
New ship to showcase Austral Islands
A key focus of the campaign is Aranoa’s new 13-day Austral Islands itineraries, which will launch in 2027.
Departures on 12 April, 15 May, 2 June and 19 June 2027 are included in the promotion, with fares starting from A$8,524 per person twin share after savings.
The new vessel will take guests to all five inhabited islands of the Austral archipelago, including Rapa, one of the most remote and least-visited islands in French Polynesia.
Aranui currently offers the only cruise itinerary visiting all five inhabited Austral Islands, including Tubuai, Rurutu, Rimatara, Raivavae and Rapa Iti. Rapa is accessible only by sea and remains one of the region’s most exclusive destinations due to carefully managed tourism access.
Marquesas voyages also discounted
The sale also applies to Aranui 5’s signature 13-day Marquesas Islands voyages departing in December 2026 and across the first half of 2027.
Discounted fares start from A$7,391 per person twin share, representing savings of more than A$800 per person.
The itinerary combines cargo operations with passenger cruising, allowing guests to visit all six inhabited Marquesas Islands while observing the vessel deliver supplies to local communities.
Ports visited include Hiva Oa, Nuku Hiva, Ua Pou, Ua Huka, Tahuata and Fatu Hiva, alongside calls to Rangiroa, Fakarava and Bora Bora.
Authentic Polynesian experience remains a drawcard
Aranui has built its reputation around offering one of the most immersive ways to experience French Polynesia, combining local culture, cuisine and community connections with expedition-style exploration.
Cruises include shore excursions, cultural experiences, local feasts, laundry service, three meals daily and complimentary French wine with lunch and dinner.
The line’s newest ship, Aranoa, will accommodate 198 guests across 93 cabins and feature two restaurants, two bars, wellness facilities, spa pools and a tattoo salon, continuing the brand’s unique blend of cargo operations and destination immersion.
