|
|
ARANUI 3 FACTS
|
Description
The Aranui 3 is a mixed passenger and cargo vessel that operates between Tahiti and the Marquesas islands of Polynesia. The remote Marquesas islands depend on the Aranui 3 to bring supplies and pick up their produce of copra, dried coconut and fruit. The ship is owned by Compagnie Polynesienne de Transport Maritime (CPTM), and the crew are mainly Polynesian.
Destinations
the Aranui 3 sails between Papeete in Tahiti and the Marquesas. There are six inhabited islands in the Marquesas group including Fatu Hiva. The island of Nuku Hiva, has a stunning bay in a volcanic amphitheatre with imposing cliff faces and tumbling waterfalls. It also visits the islands of Rangiroa and Fakarava in the Tuamotu Islands. This ship gives passengers the opportunity to see some of the most remote and most beautiful islands of the South Pacific on a working freighter.
History
The Aranui 3 was built in Romania in 2002 as a freighter and passenger ship.
Dining
The ship has a restaurant and two bars.
Entertainment
Recreation facilities include two lounges, pool, library, boutique and sunbathing space. Guests can enjoy Polynesian music and dancing in the bar-lounge.
Cabins
Accommodation includes 10 suites (most have balcony), 12 large outside cabins, 63 standard outside cabins. The suites and cabins have private facilities. There is also dormitory accommodation available with shared facilities.
Ship Summary
| Operator: | Compagnie Polynesienne de Transport Maritime | | Built by: | Retec, Romania | | Date Completed: | 2002 | | Gross Tonnage: | 3800 | | Length: | 118 m | | Width: | 18 m | | Decks: | 8 | | Passengers: | 200 | | IMO: | 9245354 |
|
|
