Aranui Cruises to add second ship to fleet in 2027
Aranui Cruises has announced plans to add a second ship to its fleet in 2027
ARANOA, which will sail the South Pacific when it launches, will accommodate 198 passengers in 93 cabins.
The ship will also feature two restaurants and two bars, two whirlpools, a boutique and a spa, as well as a fitness centre and tattoo salon.
The line’s first ship, Aranui V, will continue to transport passengers and cargo to the islands of the Marquesas.
ARANOA will extend this model and, for the first time, offer a regular series of cargo carrying cruises to the remote Austral islands.
The ship, which is currently under construction at a shipyard in China, will be a mixed passenger/freighter vessel, designed to minimise its environmental impact with a diesel-electric propulsion system.
Romina Wong, director of marketing, communications and operations for Aranui Cruises, said: “Aranui Cruises has a proud heritage of helping in the development of the economies of remote Tahitian Islands by supplying the islanders of the Marquesas, and we are delighted that through the launch of ARANOA in 2027, we will be able to continue this tradition by supplying the remote Austral Islands and their residents with the provisions they require the most.
“In addition to contributing to the development of tourism in the Austral archipelago, we hope to provide new economic opportunities for the islanders by showcasing to our passengers these magnificent and untouched islands, vibrant landscapes, and rich culture, as well as promoting important inter-island exchanges.”
