New Zealand Cook Strait Ferrys - Aratere

Facilities include:

Fo' c 'sle Lounge Bar and Pennant Café
Whatever you're after, Arahura is sure to please the hungriest and thirstiest of travellers. Sample from the broad selection of food and beverages at Pennant Cafe, grab a coffee or unwind in the Fo'c'sle Lounge Bar.

Moby's Playroom
Aratere offers fantastic facilities for children to play and make new friends!

Information Counter
For onward travel and accommodation arrangements, foreign currency exchange and a wide range of travel advice.

Outdoor observation decks
Take in the magnificent scenery on our open decks and outdoor seated areas. Aratere features a stunning forward viewing deck as well as sunny areas on Decks 5 and 6.

Nursery
Complete with cots and baby changing facilities.

Smoking
Smoking onboard Aratere is only permitted outside on Deck 4 (at the port side lifeboat embarkation area).

Timezone
Video games area for all ages

Workstations
Aratere's workstations provide a quiet space for writing, studying or even catching up on those postcards to friends and family at home.

Compass Movie Theatre
Catch the latest movie releases in Aratere's comfortable cinema. Tickets can be purchased at the onboard shop.