Surfers competing in Tahiti are staying on the Aranui 5 cruise ship, believed to be the first-ever floating athlete village in Olympic history.
The Aranui 5 is anchored around 45 minutes from the surfing venue and can accommodate up to 230 passengers in over 100 cabins.
The ship features eight guest decks, a spa and a gym.
The decision to use a cruise ship as an athlete village was driven by the necessity to manage the large influx of people and minimize the...