ARANUI Cruises has confirmed that the planned 2022 debut of its new AraMana has been delayed due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The $100 million 280-passenger vessel first announced three years ago (CW 06 Sep 2019) is currently under construction at Huanghai Shipbuilding in China. A spokesperson for...
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ARANUI Cruises has confirmed that the planned 2022 debut of its new AraMana has been delayed due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The $100 million 280-passenger vessel first announced three years ago (CW 06 Sep 2019) is currently under construction at Huanghai Shipbuilding in China.
A spokesperson for the company said the ship will now not set sail in 2022, with a 2023 program of sailings set to be revealed shortly.
Unlike Aranui’s mixed freight and passenger vessel, Aranui 5, Aramana will not be a hybrid, instead being solely dedicated to passenger cruising.
Previously announced French Polynesian itineraries included visits to Tuamoto, Gambier, Society and Austral Islands, as well as the Cook Islands and Pitcairn Island.
AraMana means “path of the Polynesian spirit” with the ship to feature stylish staterooms and an onboard tattoo room.
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