Aranui 5 Cruise to Pitcairn: Rikitea & Aukena, Gambiers
Rikitea & Aukena, Gambiers – 28 March 2019 The passage from Pitcairn Island to the Gambier Islands was what I would describe as a “Rolling” adventure. The ship swayed side…
Aranui 5 Cruise to Pitcairn: Adamstown, Pitcairn
Adamstown, Pitcairn – 27 March 2019 For our second day on Pitcairn Island, a group of passengers were anxiously waiting to get off the ship and go to shore. The…
Aranui 5 Cruise to Pitcairn: Adamstown, Pitcairn
Adamstown, Pitcairn – 26 March 2019 Everyone on board the Aranui 5 has been on pins and needles anticipating our visit to Pitcairn Island. For many, it is a lifelong…
Aranui 5 Cruise to Pitcairn: Mangareva, Gambiers
Mangareva, Gambiers – 25 March 2019 We had an early morning today. Because of the distance, we needed to cover before tomorrow's arrival on Pitcairn Island. We finished our breakfast…
Aranui 5 Cruise to Pitcairn: At Sea
At Sea – 24 March 2019 Our first of only two days at sea was very relaxing. There was not too much going on and so it was easy to…
Aranui 5 Cruise to Pitcairn: Amanu, Tuamotu
Amanu, Tuamotu – 23 March 2019 The small exercise room was virtually empty except for one other cruise guest when I arrived around 5:30 am. But by the time I…
Aranui 5 Cruise to Pitcairn: Anaa, Tuamotu
Anaa, Tuamotu – 22 March 2019 Today was the first time the Aranui had ever visited the island of Anaa. It is a small atoll in the Tuamotu islands with…
Aranui 5 Cruise to Pitcairn Island
Papeete, Tahiti – Thursday, 21 March 2019 - Cruise to Pitcairn Island We have been looking forward to this special Aranui 5 voyage for over a year. Not only have…
Haumana Cruise – Bora Bora, Tahaa and Raiatea
Our small tender slipped into place on the back deck and was greeted by the sound of Tahitian drums, strumming ukuleles and a harmony of singing. It was a magical…