Your reviews on the ARANUI 5 cruise to the Marquesas Islands (page 2 of 2)

Hi Michel, We’ve received our travel journal, and we see that both on the way there and back, our layover is in Los Angeles. I think I understand that it’s the same plane between Roissy/Los Angeles and Los Angeles/Papeete (a 2-hour layover), but we have to get off during this layover since we have "ESTAs"? Can you confirm this for me, since you’ve already done the route? Thanks, Marie-Christine

Hi Michel, We’ve received our travel journal, and we see that both on the way there and back, our layover is in Los Angeles. I think I understand that it’s the same plane between Roissy/Los Angeles and Los Angeles/Papeete (a 2-hour layover), but we have to get off during this layover since we have "ESTAs"? Could you confirm this for me, since you’ve already done the trip? Thanks, Marie-Christine

Hello there,

Thanks for your message. Indeed, during the layover in Los Angeles, you’ll need to disembark with all your luggage/bags, etc., because the plane has to be cleaned before departing for Papeete. The formalities go smoothly. Are you flying with Air France or Air Tahiti Nui? As for us, we prefer Air Tahiti Nui because the flight attendants are almost all Polynesian, and they already wear their traditional costumes—unlike Air France’s attendants, who only put on the Polynesian outfit during the Los Angeles layover. It’s a small detail, but it can make a difference in getting into the vibe right away! We’ve also received the program for the Australs as well as the optional excursions. The tickets and other documents will arrive soon. Best regards, Touran

Good evening Michel,

Yes, we’re flying with AIR TAHITI NUI. It’s true that having a Polynesian crew really gets us in the travel mood! You mentioned that we get off the plane during the layover in LA with our bags—does that mean just our carry-ons? (Do the suitcases stay in the hold?) We’d love to hear your impressions after your cruise in the Australs. We saw a documentary about it online. Have a great evening! Best regards, marie-christine

Hi Michel,

We had a fantastic cruise, full of great encounters and wonderful discoveries. Could you tell us how your cruise to the Austral Islands went? Best,

Marie-Christine