Compagnie Polynesienne de Transport Maritime Duration 14 days, 13 nights No age limit French Polynesian and U.S. Ownership / French Registry

Sample Itinerary Day 1 Departure from dock in Papeete, Tahiti, at 11:00 a.m. Day 2 Fakarava, Tuamotu Islands Day 3 At Sea Day 4 Ua Pou (Hakahau-Hakahetau), Marquesas Day 5 Nuku Hiva (Taiohae-Taipivai) Day 6 Hiva Oa (Atuona) Day 7 Fatu Hiva (Omoa-Hanavave) Day 8 Hiva Oa (Puamau-Hanaiapa) Day 9 Tahuata (Vaitahu-Hapatoni) Day 10 Ua Huka (Vaipaee-Hane-Hokatu) Day 11 Nuku Hiva (Hatiheu-Aakapa-Anaho) Day 12 Nuku Hiva (Taiohae), Ua Pou (Hakahau) Day 13 At Sea Day 14 Rangiroa, Tuamotu Islands Day 15 Arrival back in Papeete at 9:30 a.m. Departure time and arrival back time as well as itinerary are subject to change.

Board the Aranui 3 in Papeete, Tahiti and sail almost 800 miles to the most spectacular and remote islands in French Polynesia. Farther from a continental landfall than any other group of islands on earth, the twelve Marquesas jut out of the open Pacific just south of the equator. Brooding volcanic pinnacles pierce the landscape, while the lush vegetation overflows in colors and fragrances. Nuka Hiva, one of the islands, was the recent filming location of the television series "Survivors." Take lots of film for all this pristine beauty! This freighter is the best way to sample all these islands which are visited only by adventurous, well traveled people. The Aranui is a perfect blend of freighter and cruise ship, making this a fine choice if you have never been on a freighter before or can only escape civilization for 3 weeks. The Aranui 3 features a well equipped gym, a swimming pool, 2 charming bars, a library, 2 lounges, and a full program of activities. There are special marine facilities onboard for fishing, snorkeling and scuba diving. The large, family-style dining room offers panoramic views as varied as the menus of French and Polynesian cuisine. The Aranui 3 will maintain the warmth and intimacy of the old Aranui II, with a high staff to passenger ratio and the "Island charm and graciousness." Contact Joycene for a detailed, colorful brochure, a former employee's write-up of traveling on the Aranui II, and to make a reservation. There is a doctor onboard. No age limit. Aranui 3 The Aranui 3 The Cabins The Dining Room The Islands Built: Summer 2002 Length: 386 ft. Breadth: 58 ft. 10 Suites with balcony (242 sq. ft.) 12 Deluxe A cabins (192 sq. ft.) 63 Standard A cabins (128.7 sq. ft.) 30 Dormitory spaces Capacity about 200 people. Fares* Description Suite: Cabin E, F, K, G: $5,445 p/p Large outside cabins with balcony, queen-sized bed, mini-refrigerator, and private facilities with bathtub. Cabins J and H do not have a balcony. Cabin A, B, C, D: $5,198 p/p Cabin J, H: $4,830 p/p Deluxe Cabin: $4,410 p/p Similar to suite except no balcony. Standard Cabin: $3,675 p/p Outside with two lower berths, private facilities with shower. Class C: $2,079 p/p Dormitory style, upper and lower berths, without private facilities. * Fares are per person double occupancy, except for Dormitory Space. Singles can book cabins on a share basis or 50% surcharge. Fares include French wine with lunch and dinner, most shore excursions, picnics and banquets on the islands, lectures, and more. Cruise/port taxes are an additional $185 per person. Tourism Tax, per person Suite E, F, K, G: $163.35   Deluxe: $132.20 Suite A, B, C, D: $155.94 Standard: $110.25 Suite J, H: $144.90 Class "C": $105.00   Child: $105.00 2008 Dates Jan. 12  ---  Jan. 25   May 17  ---  May 30   Sep. 20  ---  Oct. 03 Feb. 02  ---  Feb. 15 Jun. 07*  ---  Jun. 20 Oct. 11  ---  Oct. 24 Feb. 23  ---  Mar. 07 Jun. 28  ---  July 11 Nov. 01  ---  Nov. 14 Mar. 15  ---  Mar. 28 July 19  ---  Aug. 01 Nov. 22  ---  Dec. 05 Apr. 05  ---  Apr. 18 Aug. 09  ---  Aug. 22 Dec. 13  ---  Dec. 26 Apr. 26  ---  May 09 Aug. 30**  ---  Sep. 12   * 15% promotional discount. ** 15% cabin discount for those 60 years and over.

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Tom Wörden Duration about 28 days Fares - see table below Age limit 79 German Ownership / Antigua & Barbuda Registry

Anticipated Itinerary Long Beach  ---  California Oakland  ---  California Papeete  ---  Tahiti Apia  ---  Western Samoa Pago Pago  ---  American Samoa Long Beach  ---  California

Tom Wörden offers the mv Polynesia on a 28 day run between Long Beach, Tahiti, and the Samoas. Built in 1996 in Stralsund, Germany, the mv Polynesia is 14,665 DWT, about 515 feet in length (157.12 meters), and about 77 feet wide (23.5 meters). The mv Polynesia offers 2 lovely double suites that contain 2 twin beds each, for couples or traveling companions. Singles may book as sole occupants of the double cabins. Joycene visited the Polynesia and reports that she is a lovely ship and that passengers should enjoy their cabins and public areas. 1 below the Main deck Indoor swimming pool and laundry. Main deck Officer/passenger mess and lounge, with forward and side views. The lounge has a multisystem VCR and a card table Deck 2 The Owner's Suite is very pleasant, with clear side views from the bedroom and sitting room, and has a DVD player and music system, a mini-refrigerator and a full-length mirror. Deck 3 The Double Suite is a corner cabin, with clear side views from the sitting room and obstructed forward views from the bedroom, and also has a mini-refrigerator. The Owner's Suite The Dining Room and Lounge The Pool, Sauna and Exercise Area At Dock... Roundtrip Fares* Owner's Suite double occupancy about $5,544 p/p (Euro 3,360 p/p) sole occupancy about $6,468 (Euro 3,920) Double Suite double occupancy about $4,851 p/p (Euro 2,940 p/p) sole occupancy about $5,775 (Euro 3,500) * Deviation insurance and port taxes are an additional about $421 p/p (Euro 255 p/p). U.S. Customs and Immigration fees are an additional $12.50 p/p for passengers disembarking in the U.S. The fares are established in Euros by the Shipping Line, and therefore must be paid to the Line in Euros by Freighter World Cruises. The estimated U.S.$ fares are based on a currency exchange rate of Euro 1.00 to US$1.65. The final U.S. dollar fare will be based on the exchange rate at the time the currency is purchased. Any decrease in the final fare from that quoted above will be refunded, and any increase will be collected.

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