Aranui 5: ‘There’s no other ship like this sailing the seas’
Aranui 5 is not your typical cruise ship. Launched in 2015, the front half carries shipping containers and miscellaneous cargo bound for the farthest reaches of French Polynesia.
The rear is designed for passenger comfort, with many of the usual small ship accoutrements. I sailed on Aranui 5 to the distant Marquesas Islands and saw why it’s the perfect ship for visiting this South Pacific archipelago.
Overall score: 8/10
Style and Character 8/10
Aranui 5 can accommodate 230 passengers in its 103 cabins. There’s no grand foyer; a single-storey room houses a functional reception.
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