I would like to ask about organizing and booking a tour in October 2026 and if possible, to add swimming with Wales during that time.

The Aranui 5 is already almost fully booked on the dates when, with a little luck, whales can be seen. With a little luck, we may still be able to get cabins on the departure on September 9, 2026, to the Austral Islands. What cabin category were you thinking of? What is your budget?

Aranoa - From Tahiti to the Austral Island

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Operator: DIAMIR Erlebnisreisen
Island Hopping: Hop between sun-soaked shores and hidden islands
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 198
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Papeete
Papeete
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks
Port of Papeete
Day 2
At Sea
At Sea
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Polynesian crew entertainment with ukulele and song
Optional Activities
- Tattoo on board
Day 3
Rimatara
Rimatara
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Beach barbecue), Dinner
Included Activities
- Traditional cleansing incense ceremony
- Island tour visiting villages of Amaru, Anapoto, and Motuaura
- Snorkeling and swimming
- Beach barbecue
Optional Activities
- Birdwatching tour on board
Landmarks
Rimatara
Day 4
Rurutu
Rurutu
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Welcome with island songs
- Demonstration of traditional weaving techniques with pandanus leaves and natural materials
Landmarks
Rurutu
Day 5
Rurutu
Rurutu
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Tour of volcanic hinterland
- Visit to basalt and limestone cliffs with caves
- Rainforest exploration
- Beach and bay discovery
Landmarks
Rurutu
Day 6
Tubuai
Tubuai
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Welcome with dancing, singing, and flower garlands
- Demonstration of shell necklace making
- Visit to Bloody Bay
- Snorkeling and swimming
Optional Activities
- Optional dive on Tubuai for those with a diving license
Landmarks
Tubuai
Bloody Bay
Day 7
Raivavae
Raivavae
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Typical Raivavae buffet on the beach), Dinner
Included Activities
- Welcome with floral wreaths and local music at Mahanatoa beach
- Visit to Smiling Tiki site
- Visit to Marae sites
- Typical Raivavae buffet on the beach
Optional Activities
- Explore Motu Vaiamanu (the "Motu swimming pool")
- Coral garden exploration
- Hike to Mount Hiro
Landmarks
Raivavae
Smiling Tiki
Marae sites, Raivavae
Day 8
Raivavae
Raivavae
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Snorkeling
- Village stroll
Landmarks
Raivavae
Day 9
Raivavae
Raivavae
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Excursion to the village of Ahruai
- Visit to ancient fortresses
- Agricultural production center tour
- Beach relaxation
Landmarks
Raivavae
Day 10
At Sea
At Sea
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Lectures on the history of the Aranoa and its connection to the islands
- Polynesian crew dancing and singing on deck
Day 11
Raiatea
Raiatea
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Marae Taputaputea UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Afternoon visit to the town of Uturoa
Landmarks
Raiatea
Marae Taputaputea
Day 12
Bora Bora
Bora Bora
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Barbecue on Motu Tapu private motu island)
Included Activities
- Beach day in Bora Bora lagoon
- Barbecue on Motu Tapu private motu island
Optional Activities
- Diving
- Lagoon tour by boat
- Swimming with sharks and rays
Landmarks
Bora Bora
Mount Otemanu
Motu Tapu
Day 13
Papeete
Papeete
Landmarks
Port of Papeete

Landmarks
Port of Papeete

Landmarks
Rimatara

Landmarks
Rurutu

Landmarks
Rurutu

Landmarks
Tubuai
Bloody Bay

Landmarks
Raivavae
Smiling Tiki
Marae sites, Raivavae

Landmarks
Raivavae

Landmarks
Raivavae

Landmarks
Raiatea
Marae Taputaputea

Landmarks
Bora Bora
Mount Otemanu
Motu Tapu

Landmarks
Port of Papeete

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I would like to ask about organizing and booking a tour in October 2026 and if possible, to add swimming with Wales during that time.
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- DIAMIR ErlebnisreisenOperator•Written November 2025
  The Aranui 5 is already almost fully booked on the dates when, with a little luck, whales can be seen. With a little luck, we may still be able to get cabins on the departure on September 9, 2026, to the Austral Islands. What cabin category were you thinking of? What is your budget?

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