Aranui Cruises adds an exciting new ship to its fleet, sailing the untouched Austral Islands with its maiden voyage scheduled for March 2027.
SAN MATEO, Calif. , Nov. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- For over 40 years , Aranui Cruises has inspired cultural immersion through the heart and soul of Polynesia by transporting passengers and freight on its renown ship, the Aranui 5 , throughout the distinguished Marquesas Islands. Staffed by a Polynesian crew, Aranui has been best known for embracing the road less traveled as it explores the traditional history and beauty of the Marquesas Islands, designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2024.
Today, Aranui Cruises announces a significant milestone, the introduction of its second ship, Aranoa , currently in production and set to sail t

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