Aranui Day 9 –  Archaeology, Adventists & Aloha Rain: A Second Magical Day in Raivavae

 Archaeology, Adventists & Aloha Rain: A Second Magical Day in Raivavae Location: Raivavae, Austral Islands ️ Voyage: Aranui 5 – Austral & Society Islands Expedition Day 9: November 9 –…

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Aranui Day 8 – Motu Piscine and Relaxation in Raivavae

Blue Lagoons, Lazy Vibes & Motu Magic – Raivavae, You Stunner Location: Raivavae, Austral Islands ️ Voyage: Aranui 5 – Austral & Society Islands Expedition ** Day 8: November 8…

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Aranui Day 7 – Clifftop Views, Island Songs, and the Surprising Truth About Living in Rapa

Clifftop Views, Island Songs, and the Surprising Truth About Living in Rapa Location: Rapa, Austral Islands ️ Voyage: Aranui 5 – Austral & Society Islands Expedition ** Day 7: November…

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Aranui Day 5 –  Hibiscus Bark, Banana Bread, and Blue Lagoon Bliss in Tubuai

 Hibiscus Bark, Banana Bread, and Blue Lagoon Bliss in Tubuai Location: Tubuai, Austral Islands ️ Voyage: Aranui 5 – Austral & Society Islands Expedition ** Day 5: November 5 –…

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Aranui Day 4 – Community and Color in Rimatara

 Three Villages, One Rare Parrot, and the Sacred Navel of Rimatara Location: Rimatara, Austral Islands ️ Voyage: Aranui 5 – Austral & Society Islands Expedition ** Day 4: November 4…

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Aranui Day 3 – Caves and Culture of Rurutu

Caves, Culture, and Climbing Rocks: A Big Day in Rurutu Location: Rurutu, Austral Islands ️ Voyage: Aranui 5 – Austral & Society Islands Expedition ** Day 3: November 3 –…

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Aranui Cruise Day 2 – We Went Looking for Whales… and Found Something Better

We Went Looking for Whales… and Found Something Better Location: En route to Rurutu ️ Voyage: Aranui 5 – Austral & Society Islands Expedition ** Day 2: November 2 –…

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Aranui Cruise Day 1: Setting Sail from Tahiti to the Austral Islands

Why We Took Our Kids on a Cargo Cruise to the End of the Earth (and Loved It) Location: Papeete, Tahiti ️ Voyage: Aranui 5 – Austral & Society Islands…

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