SAVE UP TO 15% ON 2026 ARANUI 5 FRENCH POLYNESIA CRUISES
For over 30 years one of the most unique ways to experience the islands of Tahiti and beyond has been a cruise aboard the ‘half cargo / half passenger’ ships operated by Aranui Cruises. They have been taking avid adventurers on one of the most fascinating voyages anywhere on the planet and Aranui 5, the crown jewel in their pursuit of the ultimate passenger-freighter, will take you to far-flung corners of French Polynesia. Along the way, the ship will stop to resupply tiny communities living far from civilisation with everyday items such as new refrigerators, televisions and motor vehicles.
Schedules for the 2026 Aranui 5 cruising season have just been released, and there's Earlybird Savings of 10% and 15% available when you book and deposit your 2026 French Polynesia by 31 December 2024.
Throughout your Aranui 5 cruise, all your meals and scheduled excursions are included as you discover the magic that attracted Paul Gauguin, Robert Louis Stevenson, Thor Heyerdahl and Jacques Brel to this remote region. The ship’s gracious Polynesian staff and crew, many of whom are from the islands you will visit during the cruise, will welcome you as family and delight in introducing you to their centuries-old customs. Onboard, you will also enjoy getting to know knowledgeable lecturers and guides as they share the French Polynesian culture with you as you explore these captivating islands.
Check out Aranui 5’s 2026 schedule below. There’s a series of the ever-popular 12-day Marquesas Islands cruises on offer, plus four Discovery Cruises to the rarely-visited Austral Islands.
Aranui 5's 2026 Cruise Schedules
The following departures are available with these special fares. All cruises depart from and return to Papeete.
See the Marquesas Islands Itinerary
See the Austral Islands Itinerary
12 Day Marquesas Islands
Departs: 17 January 2026
Arrives: 28 January 2026
12 Day Marquesas Islands
Departs: 31 January 2026
Arrives: 11 February 2026
13 Day Austral Islands Discovery Cruise
Departs: 14 February 2026
Arrives: 26 February 2026
12 Day Marquesas Islands
Departs: 28 February 2026
Arrives: 11 March 2026
12 Day Marquesas Islands
Departs: 14 March 2026
Arrives: 25 March 2026
13 Day Austral Islands Discovery Cruise
Departs: 28 March 2026
Arrives: 09 April 2026
12 Day Marquesas Islands
Departs: 11 April 2026
Arrives: 22 April 2026
12 Day Marquesas Islands
Departs: 25 April 2026
Arrives: 06 May 2026
12 Day Marquesas Islands
Departs: 09 May 2026
Arrives: 20 May 2026
12 Day Marquesas Islands
Departs: 30 May 2026
Arrives: 10 June 2026
12 Day Marquesas Islands
Departs: 13 June 2026
Arrives: 24 June 2026
12 Day Marquesas Islands
Departs: 04 July 2026
Arrives: 15 July 2026
12 Day Marquesas Islands
Departs: 18 July 2026
Arrives: 29 July 2026
12 Day Marquesas Islands
Departs: 01 August 2026
Arrives: 12 August 2026
12 Day Marquesas Islands
Departs: 15 August 2026
Arrives: 26 August 2026
12 Day Marquesas Islands
Departs: 29 August 2026
Arrives: 09 September 2026
13 Day Austral Islands Discovery Cruise
Departs: 12 September 2026
Arrives: 24 September 2026
12 Day Marquesas Islands
Departs: 26 September 2026
Arrives: 07 October 2026
12 Day Marquesas Islands
Departs: 10 October 2026
Arrives: 21 October 2026
13 Day Austral Islands Discovery Cruise
Departs: 24 October 2026
Arrives: 05 November 2026
12 Day Marquesas Islands
Departs: 07 November 2026
Arrives: 18 November 2026
12 Day Marquesas Islands
Departs: 21 November 2026
Arrives: 02 December 2026
12 Day Marquesas Islands
Departs: 05 December 2026
Arrives: 16 December 2026
12 Day Marquesas Islands
Departs: 19 December 2026
Arrives: 30 December 2026
2026 Earlybird Fares for the 12-day Marquesas Islands Cruise
Save up to $2,986 per couple!
All prices are in Australian Dollars, and are per person, twin share, unless otherwise stated. These Earlybird Fares are valid for new bookings only on 2026 cruises made between 26 July and 31 December 2024 or until sold out.
PRESIDENTIAL SUITE
$13,996 Per Person
ROYAL SUITE
$11,106 Per Person
PREMIUM SUITE
$10,182 Per Person
JUNIOR SUITE
$9,974 Per Person
SUPERIOR DELUXE
$9,823 Per Person
DELUXE
$9,114 Per Person
STATEROOM
$7,419 Per Person
SINGLE STATEROOM
$10,160 Per Person (no Single Supplement)
CLASS C DORMITORY
$4,630 Per Person (no Single Supplement)
2026 Earlybird Fares for the 13-day Austral Islands Discovery Cruise
Save up to $4,692 per couple!
All prices are in Australian Dollars, and are per person, twin share, unless otherwise stated. These Earlybird Fares are valid for new bookings only on 2026 cruises made between 26 July and 31 December 2024 or until sold out.
PRESIDENTIAL SUITE
$13,857 Per Person
ROYAL SUITE
$10,997 Per Person
PREMIUM SUITE
$10,084 Per Person
JUNIOR SUITE
$9,695 Per Person
SUPERIOR DELUXE
$9,479 Per Person
DELUXE
$8,796 Per Person
STATEROOM
$7,412 Per Person
SINGLE STATEROOM
$10,149 Per Person (no Single Supplement)
CLASS C DORMITORY
$4,625 Per Person (no Single Supplement)
To book your 2026 Aranui Cruises French Polynesia cruise call the expert team at Expedition Cruise Specialists today on 1800 90 20 80 or email [email protected]
Read the Review: Marilyn & Bob have just returned from their 12-day Marquesas Islands cruise aboard Aranui 5, read their review.
