Does the Aratere ferry have cabins?
There are no cabins on this Interislander ship, however, there is enough comfortable seating aboard the Aratere for everyone to sit back and relax, even during the busy Christmas and Easter periods. For those who want some privacy during their crossing there is the luxurious Premium Plus Lounges on offer.
Where is the Aratere?
The current position of ARATERE is at South Pacific Ocean (coordinates 41.30091 S / 174.49087 E) reported 1 min ago by AIS.
Is the Aratere sailing?
Interislander ferry Aratere has resumed sailing after being sidelined with a mechanical fault just weeks after returning from dry dock.
Where was the Aratere built?
Built in Spain in 1998, the Aratere is a roll-on roll-off rail, vehicle and passenger ferry operating between New Zealand’s North and South Islands. She is owned by Interislander, one of the largest operators of train ferries in the world.
Which is the nicest Interislander ferry?
The Kaitaki is the best – Interislander
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Can you shower on the Interislander?
Interislander Terminals Each lounge is equipped with hot and cold drinking facilities and a microwave. Shower and toilet facilities are also available. Please take care of these facilities as they are tailored for commercial vehicle drivers who need a quiet place to reset.
How big is the aratere?
DEV Aratere
| History | |
|---|---|
| Tonnage | 12,596 GT (original) 17,816 GT (current) |
| Length | 150 m (492 ft 2 in) 183.5 m (602 ft 0.4 in) (current) |
| Beam | 20.5 m (67 ft 3.1 in) |
| Draft | 5.5 m (18 ft 0.5 in) |
When was the aratere built?
1998DEV Aratere / Launched
Which is better interislander or bluebridge?
In Summary. Bluebridge benefits: cheaper ticket deals, free movie showings, more cabins, overnight Wellington to Picton sailing, central Wellington terminal. Interislander benefits: more space, cheaper and more varied food and drink options, smoother sailing on choppy days (larger ships), outside seating.
Why is the Interislander Cancelled?
The Interislander cancelled all its Sunday sailings due to the wild weather lashing the upper half of the country. Interislander posted a notice of the cancellation on Sunday morning, citing forecasts of winds over 100kmh and swells of five metres in the Cook Strait.
Why is there no bridge between New Zealand islands?
Originally Answered: Is there a road/bridge to connect the North and South parts of New Zealand? No, Cook strait between North and South Islands is too much of a barrier.
How do I get to Aratere?
The main ro-ro access to Aratere is through the stern via shore-based link spans at the two terminals. These allow both railway wagons and road vehicles to be carried on the main (train) deck, which is fitted with 425 lane-metres of recessed rail track, suitable for Tranz Rail’s new, wide bodied rolling stock.
What is Interislander Plus and how does it work?
Interislander Plus includes complimentary food and drink – including wines and beers – and provides a comfortable, quiet, child-free environment, with complimentary newspapers, magazines, and Sky television. Interislander Plus is restricted to passengers 18 years and over.
What does Aratere stand for?
Aratere is Maori for “Quick Path” and yard number 1570 was built in Spain by Astillero Barreras S.A. The 487.5 foot vessel can carry 369 passengers, 60 railway wagons (1,728 tons) , 20 tractor/trailer trucks, 100 automobiles plus another 30 cars in the lower cargo hold.
How many times a day does the DEV Aratere cross Cook Strait?
Built in 1998 and lengthened in 2011, she operates four daily crossings on the Interislander service across Cook Strait from Wellington to Picton each day (with six crossings over the December/January period). Diesel Electric Vessel (DEV) Aratere was built for Tranz Rail in 1998 to replace the Aratika.