Aranui 5 Cruise: Tahiti’s Hidden Austral Islands - Trip Preview
BOOK A CONSULTATION CALL https://calendly.com/tbc-initial-consultation/30-minute-initial-consultation-call Most travelers think they’ve seen Tahiti… but there’s an entirely different side of French Polynesia that very few ever experience. Join us LIVE as we preview one of the most unique journeys in the South Pacific — sailing aboard the Aranui 5, a working cargo ship that doubles as a passenger vessel, to the remote and rarely visited Austral Islands. Next week, we’re heading 600 km south of Tahiti to explore islands like Rurutu, Rimatara, Tubuai, Rapa, and Raivavae — destinations untouched by mass tourism and rich in authentic Polynesian culture. In this Tahitian Moment Live, we’ll walk you through the itinerary day by day, share what makes this voyage so different from a traditional cruise, and who this experience is really for (and who it’s not). If you’ve already been to Bora Bora… this is what’s next. Join us live, ask your questions, and follow along as we prepare for this incredible journey. Join us Live - Thursday March 19th at 5:00pm ET BOOK YOUR FREE CONSULTATION CALL https://calendly.com/tbc-initial-consultation/30-minute-initial-consultation-call 🌴 Planning a trip to Tahiti? Let our team help you create a personalized itinerary: www.tahitibycarl.com 📞 1.877.972.2275 CHAPTERS: 0:00 Introductory Polynesian Music 1:15 Welcome - Who is Tahiti by Carl 6:45 Freighter to Paradise - Aranui Cruises 9:12 Carl's Itinerary 10:50 How to Follow Carl's Trip 13:20 About Aranui Cruises 22:20 Aranui 5 vs Aranoa 24:22 Austral Islands Itinerary Options 27:08 How Isolated are the Austral 33:11 Reva Tahiti 36:20 Aranui - 12 Night Austral Cruises 37:50 Day 2 & 3 Rurutu 41:25 Day 4 Rimatara 44:28 Day 5 Tubuai 47:03 Day 6 At Sea 47:57 Day 7 & 8 Rapa 50:48 Day 9 Raivavae 52:00 Day 10 At Sea 52:12 Day 11 Bora Bora 53:43 Day 12 Raiatea 54:40 Intercontinental Tahiti 55:00 Aranoa Austral Cruise Promotion 57:15 How to Book your Aranui Cruise BROADCAST LIVE - March 19, 2026 Join us for our Tahitian Moment Live - each Thursday at 5pm ET here on YouTube or Facebook BOOKING YOUR TRIP – CONSULTATION CALL 30 Minute Planning Consultation Call – Link to our Calendar and Book Your Time https://calendly.com/tbc-initial-consultation/30-minute-initial-consultation-call SUBSCRIBE Keep in touch - subscribe to our YouTube Videos so you don't miss out on any new uploads. You may also subscribe to Email Newsletter and other Social Media Channels - visit https://www.TahitiByCarl.com COMMENTS We love to hear your thoughts - what do you enjoy in my videos and anything you would like to see or see more of? Drop your comments here or reach out to me directly. PROMOTIONS & SPECIALS These can be found online at https://www.TahitiByCarl.com/vacation-packages INTRO MUSIC CREDIT Tahitian Music Credit: Te Tiaturi nei au : composer/author : Jesson Tetuanui - Editor : Zik Prod Tahiti Tahiti Sounds : Composer : Alain Lievens-Demeyere - Editor : Zik Prod Tahiti #Aranui5 #AustralIslands #TahitiCruise #FrenchPolynesiaTravel #TahitiByCarl #TahitiTravelAgent #TahitiExpert #FrenchPolynesia #Tahiti #ExpeditionCruise #AdventureTravel #RemoteIslands #PolynesianCulture #OffTheBeatenPath #SouthPacific