The vessel
The mixed cargo ship aranui 5 for your polynesian cruise
Aranui 5 is a custom-built, dual-purpose passenger/freighter ship designed to offer all of comforts of a cruise liner, while operating as a supply ship. Aranui 5 is classified as a small vessel, accommodating approximately 230 passengers in 103 cabins.
With eight different guest decks, the interior decor reflects the Polynesian heritage of her owners and crew. The ship features a restaurant where all the meals onboard are served in a casual setting; one lounge; two conference rooms, where guest lecturers will offer presentations on various topics related to the Marquesas; three bars, including the Sky Bar with sweeping panoramic views; an outdoor swimming-pool; a boutique; a spa; a gym and the first tattoo studio at sea.
Passenger accommodations range from Premium exterior staterooms, of which more than 90% have a private balcony; to Standard exterior staterooms with a picture window or porthole; and Class C, shared dormitory style cabins with occupancy for four or eight people. Aranui 5’s registry is France and thus sails under French pavilion. As such, she operates under the strictest building and safety guidelines, including the requirements of international SOLAS (Safety of Life at Sea) regulations and the French Coast Guard (CCS).
Vessel particulars
- Flag: France
- Length: 126 m. Breadth: 22 m. Draught: 5.2 m.
- Cruising speed: 15 knots
- Propellers: 2
- Freight: 3000 tons
- Capacity: 230 passengers – 103 cabins
- 1 dining room
- 1 spacious lounge & 2 conference rooms
- 3 bars including 1 panoramic bar (Skybar)
- 1 fitness room/gym
- 1 outdoor swimming-pool
- 1 shop, 1 library, 1 spa, 1 tattoo studio
- 2 lifts
- 38 Staterooms with porthole including 30 Double Staterooms of 11 sqm, 2 Single Staterooms and 6 Quadruple Staterooms.
- 28 Deluxe and Superior Deluxe from 13 to 14.5 sqm with a 4 sqm balcony. Capacity of two adults.
- 31 Suites from 18 to 22 sqm + balcony from 4 to 12 sqm (including 2 Junior Suites without balcony and 1 Junior Suite with balcony). Capacity for up to three adults.
- 1 Presidential Suite of 41 sqm with a 12 sqm balcony. Capacity for two to three adults.
- 4 dormitories of 4 persons with porthole
- 1 dormitory of 8 persons with porthole
Presidential suite
Sky deck - 9
Composed of three individual rooms of 41 m² interior area and a private balcony of 12 m², this outdoor cabin has a separate bedroom with a large dou...
Royal suite
Pool deck - 7, Sun deck - 8, Veranda deck - 6
This 22 m² outdoor cabin with a 9 m² private balcony features a bedroom with a king-size bed and a living area with a sofa bed, separated by a decor...
Royal suite view obstructed
Boat deck - 5
Relax in a 22 m² suite with a private 9 m² balcony, featuring a double bed, sofa bed, Polynesian décor, and a bathroom. Includes a fridge, safe, an...
Premium suite
Pool deck - 7, Veranda deck - 6
This outdoor cabin of 19 m² with private balcony of 4m² has a bedroom with a large double bed or twin beds, a living room equipped with a sofa bed, ...
Junior Suite with Balcony
Pool deck - 7
This 16 m² outdoor cabin with a 4 m² balcony has a bedroom with a large double bed or twin beds, a bathroom with shower and hairdryer, a refrigerato...
Junior suite without balcony
Veranda deck - 6
This 19 m² outdoor cabin without balcony but with large windows has a bedroom with a large double bed or twin beds, a bathroom with shower and hairdr...
Superior Deluxe
Sky deck - 9, Main deck - 3, Upper deck - 4, Sun deck - 8
This 15 m² outdoor cabin with a private balcony of 4 m² has a bedroom with a large double bed or twin beds, a bathroom with shower and hairdryer, a ...
Deluxe
Sky deck - 9, Pool deck - 7, Sun deck - 8
This 13 m² outdoor cabin with a private balcony of 4 m² has a bedroom with a large double bed or twin beds, a bathroom with shower and hairdryer, a ...
Standard Cabin
Boat deck - 5, Lower deck - 2, Main deck - 3
This 11 m² outdoor cabin with porthole has a large double bed or 2 single beds and a private bathroom with shower and hairdryer.
Standard quadruple cabin
Lower deck - 2
This four-bed cabin, 17 m², has a large double bed, two bunk beds and a private bathroom with shower and hairdryer. The displayed fare applies to the...
Standard single cabin
Lower deck - 2
This 9 m² cabin with porthole has a single bed and a private bathroom with shower and hairdryer.
Standard cabin obstructed view
Boat deck - 5
This outdoor cabin of 11 m² with obstructed porthole has a bed in large double bed or 2 single beds, a bathroom with shower and hairdryer.
Dormitory
Upper deck - 4
The dormitory has 5 units: four units of 13 m² each that can accommodate four passengers per unit with two lower berths and two upper berths, a bathr...
Dormitory - class C - 8 beds
Upper deck - 4
This category of dormitory style accommodation has a space of 27 m² with 8 bunk beds, a living room, two bathrooms with shower and hairdryer.
Swimming pool
Bar veranda
Reception & shop
Double stateroom
Quadruple stateroom
Single stateroom
Deluxe
Superior deluxe
Royal suite with obstructed view
Presidential suite
Standard single cabin
Junior suite without balcony
Junior Suite with Balcony
Royal suite
Dormitory - class C - 8 beds
Spa & Tatoo
Lounge
Skybar
Fitness center