For nearly 40 years, Aranui Cruises has inspired cultural immersion through the heart and soul of Polynesia by transporting passengers and freight throughout these distinguished islands. Staffed by Polynesian natives, this cruise embraces the road less traveled as it explores the history and beauty of the area. Today, the company is thrilled to announce the readdition of Bora Bora to…
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Variety Cruises Adds Tahiti as Newest Destination Starting January 2023
Variety Cruises, Greece’s leading small ship cruise company, has launched two new cruises in Tahiti, the first time the company has operated in the destination. Sailing round-trip from Papeete port, Tahiti, the seven-night and 10-night itineraries uncover the hidden wonders of the world-famous Society Islands of French Polynesia with a maximum capacity of just 49 passengers. The company is the…
Read MoreUltra-Luxury Scenic Eclipse Expands its Reach in 2024 with Australia Pacific Itineraries
Ultra-luxury cruise operator, Scenic, has unveiled 13 new voyages that are detailed in a brand-new Scenic Eclipse: Australia, Indonesia, and The Pacific Islands collection for 2024. Adding to the exploration possibilities, guests can for the first time, combine Scenic’s discovery ocean voyages from the collection with land journeys and city stays, diving deeper into the local cultures and highlights. Scenic…
Read MoreWindstar Cruises Cancels Asia and Adds Tahiti Sailings
Small ship cruise line Windstar Cruises has cancelled its scheduled cruises in Asia for fall of 2022, citing the continued uncertainty regarding ports reopening in the region. The move will affect seven scheduled itineraries on the all-suite Star Breeze, including a crossing of the Pacific from Alaska to Japan, two Grand Japan sailings, Island Hopping through Japan, Windstar Crew Hometowns:…
Read MoreVariety Cruises Announces Tahiti as its Newest Destination
For the first time ever, Variety Cruises, Greece’s leading small ship cruise company, launches itineraries in the exotic French Polynesian destination of Tahiti starting in May 2022 and sailing year round through December 2023. Ideal for nature, diving and hiking enthusiasts, adventure travelers and trip of a lifetime seekers, Variety Cruises takes guests to explore Tahiti and its islands sailing…
Read MoreTwice the Tahiti: Windstar Cruises Now Has Two Yachts in French Polynesia
U.S. headquartered Windstar Cruises now has two of its six yachts in French Polynesia, making it the biggest small ship cruise line in the region. Windstar resumed cruising in French Polynesia and the Islands of Tahiti in July with vaccinated guests + crew aboard the line’s 148-passenger Wind Spirit sailing yacht, which was specifically designed for the region, capturing the…
Read MoreNew Solomon Islands Discovery Cruises Announces 6 Adventure Itineraries
Heralding a long-awaited return to dedicated Solomon Islands small ship cruise programs, newly-formed Solomon Islands Discovery Cruises (SIDC) has announced its plans to operate six adventure itineraries in 2018-2019. Operating ex-Honiara and timed to dovetail with Solomon Airlines’ Brisbane-Honiara services, SIDC has employed the 30-metre MV Taka to operate the six and seven-day cruises, each of which have been designed…
Read MoreCoral Expeditions to Set Sail on Remote ‘Islands of the South Pacific’ Exploration
Coral Expeditions, Australia’s pioneering small ship expedition cruise line, is setting sail for Islands of the South Pacific, a new 16-night voyage aboard Coral Discoverer. The itinerary will celebrate the intrepid explorers who first reconnoitered the region while visiting some of the most significant sites of the Pacific theatre of World War II. The cruise will offer an exciting opportunity…
Read MorePaul Gauguin Cruises Debuts New Itinerary, Shore & Diving Excursions in 2018
Paul Gauguin Cruises, operator of the highest-rated and longest continually sailing luxury cruise ship in the South Pacific, the m/s Paul Gauguin, debuts a 7-night Society Islands & Tahiti Iti itinerary along with new shore and SCUBA diving excursions. Paul Gauguin Cruises is the first cruise line to visit the port city of Vairao in Tahiti Iti, which is the…
Read MoreAranui to Make Maiden Call at Pitcairn Island for Once-in-a-Lifetime Cultural Cruise
The 254-passenger dual-purpose Aranui 5 (www.aranui.com) has released its 2019 sailing schedule, offering 20 departures destined to top even the most discerning travelers’ bucket lists. Following its off-the-beaten-path concept, Aranui is also launching two special voyages to the remote Pitcairn Island to kick off the year. Departing Jan. 10, 2019 and March 21, 2019, the exclusive Pitcairn Island voyages mark…
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