Set Sail for the Beautiful South Pacific ; Cruise Lines and Their Passengers Are Getting More Adventurous Going Below the Equator for Their Exotic Voyages

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Taking a cruise was once considered the preserve of the elite the dream holiday for lottery winners. Now, with the ever-growing popularity of Mediterranean and Caribbean cruises, the demand for more adventurous destinations has led to increasing interest in the sultry South Pacific.

Here, MARJORIE YUE pushes the boat out for her selection of cruises to paradise.

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Set Sail for the Beautiful South Pacific ; Cruise Lines and Their Passengers Are Getting More Adventurous Going Below the Equator for Their Exotic Voyages

As a working cargo ship also carrying passengers, Aranui (Maori for Great Highway) III is a lifeline for the remote Marquesas' six inhabited islands, sailing almost 800 miles from Tahiti to deliver supplies and pick up goods.

First stop is the Tuamotu Islands where you see p...

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