Air Tahiti Nui and wholesalers offer new cruise programmes

With visitor numbers from Australia to Tahiti continuing to grow, with recent tourism arrival figures indicate an increase of more than 70% in visitor arrivals to Tahiti from Australia during the past year, Air Tahiti Nui has joined with key wholesalers to offer a new range of cruise holidays to Tahiti and Her Islands.

Packages on offer range from just $3049 for an 11-night cruise on the Tahitian Princess to a seven-night luxury package with Bora Bora Cruises, priced from $7099.

Craig Lee, Regional Director Australia for Air Tahiti Nui said,  “Tahiti is a perfect destination for romantic holidays and a natural destination for cruising, and the growing popularity and diversity of cruise products, combined with the aspirational appeal of Tahiti, makes this a very important market segment”.  “These packages combine a wide selection of cruising options through one of the most spectacular island groups in the world.”  “They also add yet another dimension to the range of Tahiti products now available to Australian visitors, who have embraced this destination strongly since Air Tahiti Nui launched nonstop flights last year from Sydney to Papeete.”

The new cruise packages – accessible via www.airtahitinui.com.au  and commissionable to travel agents, include:

Tahitian Princess cruise to Polynesia and Marquesas Islands, including: –

Roundtrip Economy Class air fares from Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane to Papeete, flying Air Tahiti Nui;

First night accommodation at International Beachcomber Resort, Papeete;

Transfers from airport to hotel, hotel to ship and ship back to airport;

10 night cruise aboard Tahitian Princess, including accommodation, all meals on board, fitness centre, Show Lounge, room service and 24 hour dining options; and

Port charges, government taxes and tourism taxes.

From $3,049 per person, twin share, ex Sydney, conditions apply.

Contact www.ecruising.com.au  or call 1300 369 848

Paradise Adventure Cruises, including:

Fully-crewed, seven-night “Sail and stay” holiday to the islands of Raiatea, Tahaa and Bora Bora aboard a luxury Bahia 46 catamaran, with skipper and host;

Roundtrip economy class air fares from Sydney to Papeete with Air Tahiti Nui, and connections from Melbourne or Brisbane;

First night at Tahiti Airport Motel, Papeete, including transfers and taxes;

Air Tahiti domestic flights;

Four nights sailing, including private cabin, all meals on board, non-alcoholic beverages and watersports – i.e. – kayaking, windsurfing, snorkelling;

One night in Bora Bora, staying at Maitai Polynesia Hotel; and

Australian prepayable taxes and charges.

From $4,040 per person, twin share ex Sydney, conditions apply

Contact Paradise Adventure Cruises on 02 8799 2500

Bora Bora Cruising, including: –

Intimate cruising aboard the new custom-built cruise yachts Tu Moana or Ti’a Moana;

Roundrip economy class air fares with Air Tahiti Nui between Sydney and Papeete;

First night stay at Intercontinental Resort in Papeete;

All airport – hotel – yacht transfers;

A six night cruise aboard one of the yachts; and

All meals and entertainment on board.

From $7,099 per person, twin share ex Sydney, conditions apply

Contact: www.ecruising.com.au  or call 1300 369 848.

Aranui 3 Austral Island Discovery, including: –

Roundtrip Economy Class air fares from Sydney to Papeete with Air Tahiti Nui;

Three nights at Intercontinental Resort Tahiti;

Eight nights Austral Island discovery cruise in selected accommodation (Standard and Deluxe also available);

All meals and entertainment on board;

Three nights at Intercontinental Resort and Spa, Moorea;

All airport – hotel- ship transfers; and

Port, airport and government taxes.

From $4,528 per person, twin share, ex Sydney, conditions apply.

Contact Talpacific Holidays or call 1300 554 747

Air Tahiti Nui flies three times weekly from Sydney to Papeete, departing every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday morning and all services are operated with three-class Airbus A340-300 aircraft, in which each passenger has a personal screen for movies, interactive games and information.

For more information, visit www.airtahitinui.com.au

Report by The “Cruising” Mole!