French Polynesia Travel Group

Top left is the ship in a bay, top right is the lounge/bar, bottom left is inside the dinning area and the bottom right is 'showtime' on the pool deck.

Discovered by Europeans in the 18th Century, the Austral islands are located 373 miles (600 km) south of Tahiti’s capital city. The archipelago is made of seven remote islands, five of which are inhabited – Rimatara, Rurutu, Tubuai, Raivavae and Rapa. A total of 6,800 people live in the Austral islands, an off the beaten track archipelago of untouched and mysterious land where white sand clashes with the intense blue of the lagoons.

Breath-taking landscapes, from sheer mountains to valleys and high plains, these islands are famous for their farming activities. Several archaeological remains witness to a well organized, pre-European community of rich cultural and religious practices. The cliffs and caves of the Austral Islands were ancient burial grounds and now provide a platform from which visitors can watch Humpback Whales frolic in the water just offshore as they come here from August to October to give birth (I'm…

I've been working on this for 3 years and it is close to becoming a reality. This would be a 12 night adventure aboard the Aranui 5. Let me know if your interested ... don't want to Finalize the contract if there is little interest. Currently 10 of you have expressed interest. As I just mentioned this cruise I'll give it until the first of the year before making a final decision. I'm hoping for a minimum of 16 people.

This itinerary is something new ... no one in my prior groups have been to most of these islands ... Part of French Polynesia but off the beaten trek. This is more of an adventure/exploration cruise experience. You will definably rub shoulders with the locals and the crew which is 97% Polynesian. This would be in 2026. No need to comment if your not interested. If you need a bit…