Aranui Cruises Waives 50% Fee on Standard Cabin Bookings for Solo Travellers

Aranui 3, French Polynesia’s renowned passenger­-freighter ship, has waived the 50% supplement fee for single passengers on new reservations for the standard cabin only on select voyages during its “Exclusive Aranui Singles Promotion.” With this promotion, independent travellers looking to embark on their next adventure can book a standard cabin on a number of Aranui’s 14­-day voyages at £3250 (including taxes) a saving of almost £1670. Subject to availability.

Travel dates for this “Exclusive Aranui Singles Promotion” are as follows:

April 4 -­ April 17, 2015

April 25 ­- May 8, 2015

May 16 – ­ May 29, 2015

June 27 ­- July 10, 2015

July 18 – ­ July 31, 2015

August 8 – ­ August 21, 2015

On this once ­in ­a ­lifetime adventure, passengers embark from Tahiti for a 14-day experience sailing 800 miles north to some of most spectacular and remote islands in the world, where they will be fully immersed in the Polynesian culture. The Aranui 3 visits Takapoto and Rangiroa in the Tuamotu archipelago, Bora Bora in the Society Islands, as well as Nuku Hiva, Ua Pou, Hiva Oa, Fatu Hiva, Tahuata and Ua Huka in the Marquesas Islands.

Each voyage includes on ­shore experiences such as awe ­inspiring hikes past waterfalls and sacred ritual sites, encounters with local artisans, a visit to French artist Paul Gauguin’s grave, snorkeling in translucent waters, on ­island picnics featuring local food, a visit to a pearl farm and more. Featuring a crew primarily composed of local inhabitants from the Marquesas Islands and throughout French Polynesia, the Aranui provides a unique culture­ oriented spin on hospitality which combines with mesmerizing scenery to create an unforgettable sailing experience.

In addition to the standard stateroom, travellers booking a stay aboard the Aranui 3 can also choose from three other cabin categories: ­ Suite, Deluxe and Class C,­ each providing different room configurations. The ship offers comfortable, air­conditioned accommodations for about 200 passengers, featuring 63 tastefully designed standard cabins, nine deluxe staterooms and 14 well­-appointed private balcony suites.

The cruise includes three meals with complimentary wine daily, guided excursions as outlined in the itinerary, picnics and meals on shore. Optional excursions such as scuba diving, horseback riding and fishing are additional.

Flights to/from Papeete, Tahiti are not included. Air Tahiti Nui fly to Papeete with prices from around £1560 per person return from London.

For further information visit www.aranui.com or contact Steppes Travel www.steppestravel.co.uk/01285 880980 to make a booking.

For further press information please contact Debra Taylor at toucanmoon / debra@toucanmoon.com / 07956 852197