That song has always been one of my favorites, so when I first heard of Aranui, I knew I had to set sail on my own adventure aboard this one-of-a-kind ship to my favorite part of the world.

Sixty-two cabins will have balconies. Photo Credit: Aranui Cruises Aranui Cruises' ship under construction, the Aranoa, will feature more amenities than any ship the company has previously built.

Aranui Cruises will make five South Pacific islands accessible.

Hitching a ride on a cargo ship has a proud history, and the adventurous can still do it today in Europe and North America and, closer to home, in the South Pacific.

Hitching a ride on a cargo ship has a proud history, and the adventurous can still do it today in Europe and North America and, closer to home, in the South Pacific. Aranui, which means "the great ...

It's not just the size of the ships, the extent of voyages cruise lines are launching around the world are getting bigger and bigger, too. Take Aranui Cruises' mixed freight and passenger vessel ...