Cruise news (Austral Islands French Polynesia-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Ponant deploys two cruise ships in French Polynesia in 2026–2027
Ponant Explorations Group is set to expand its presence in French Polynesia beginning with the 2026–2027 winter season through the deployment...
January 19, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Aranoa joins Aranui fleet to expand French Polynesia cargo-passenger cruises
Aranui Cruises will introduce its second passenger-freighter vessel, Aranoa, in 2027. The new ship will join the fleetmate Aranui 5 to enable year...
September 21, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Ponant schedules French Polynesia itineraries (2026-2027) for Le Jacques Cartier ship
Ponant Explorations Group will introduce winter voyages aboard Le Jacques Cartier in French Polynesia for the 2026–2027 season, complementing...
July 17, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Aranui 5 opens Australian bookings with 20% off Austral Islands voyages
The hybrid cargo-and-passenger vessel Aranui 5 is poised to open the secluded Austral Islands to voyagers seeking an authentic French Polynesian...
July 7, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Aranui Cruises introduces 'Tiki Club' Loyalty Program to celebrate 40th Anniversary
Aranui Cruises/fleet, renowned for its unique cargo cruise ship Aranui 5, has unveiled its new loyalty program, the 'Tiki Club,' as a gesture of...
April 21, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Aranui Cruises' 2024 program includes return to Bora Bora
The French Polynesian company Aranui Cruises (fleet) released its 2024 program which includes a return to Bora Bora Island (Society Islands) along...
November 14, 2022