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Aranui 3 - Freighter to Paradise - Adventure Cruises in the Marquesas Islands Aboard the Aranui; includes deck plan; w/inserts: 1) itinerary, 2) cruise schedule January-December 2005 and rates
1981 Columbia Star. Steel twin-screw self-unloading Great Lakes bulk freighter. Built in drydock. Keel laid March 3, 1980; floated Nov 11, 1980.
Most of the major global freighter lines, CMA-CGM, Canada Maritime on Cargo ship cruise, and Freighter World Cruise offer any person seeking adventure the chance to come aboard for a fare on Cargo ship.
9 sie 2004 · Sailed on Columbia Star in 1972 as R/O with IMRC - great ship. First time up the West Coast and through the Panama Canal.
The M/V American Century was formerly known as the Columbia Star. Columbia referred to the brig Columbia that carried the first cargo of iron ore through the St. Mary's Falls Canal in 1855. Star referred to the star that Oglebay Norton vessels formerly carried on their smoke stacks.
Today the two major freighter cruises, Aranui 5 and RMS St. Helena, offer cruise ship-like amenities such as upgraded cabins, a swimming pool, bar and restaurant, plus onboard activities and guided about Transatlantic cargo or independent shore excursions.
Most of the major global freighter lines, CMA-CGM, Canada Maritime, and Freighter World Cruise offer any person seeking adventure the chance to come aboard for a fare. As a paying passenger, you are accommodated in guest cabins and have access to most areas of the ship.