Super Search
St Helena Line
The only true passenger/cargo ship in the world. The RMS is a unique ship carrying just 128 passengers. The informal nature on board leads to a relaxed experience.Cruise Destinations
The RMS makes regular voyages between South Africa and Walvis Bay in Namibia, as well as the stunningly beautiful South Atlantic islands of St Helena and Ascension. Twice yearly She makes the voyage from Cape Town to Portland UK via Tenerife.
Cruise Season
The RMS operates throughout the year and sails to between UK and South Africa in March and October each year.
Cruise Fleet
Max 128 passengers across 3 decks. 2 lounges, sun deck, swimming pool, gymnasium and dining room.
Itinerary Range:
The RMS operates regular schedule of voyages from as little as 3 days to 34-day packages. Itineraries can be tailor made to suit individual requirements.
Staff to passenger ratio:
The RMS carries just 128 passengers and 65 crew members.
Link:
RMS St Helena
St Helena Line
Gross Registered Tonnage : | 6,767 |
No. of Pasengers : | 128 |
Passenger Space Ratio : | 52.9 |
Entered Service/Refitted : | 1990 |
Currency : | GBP |
Crew to Passenger Ratio : | 1 : 2.4 |
Destinations : | Ivory Coast, Northern Europe, South Africa, South Atlantic |
Latest News from St Helena Line
Dedicated England supporters can travel on the RMS St Helena, one of the world’s last working Royal Mail ships, and arrive in Cape Town on the 17th June in time to see England’s match against Algeria on the 18th June 2010. Passengers can stay onboard the ship cutting out the hassle of booking hotels and ensuring fans arrive in time for kick-off. To book all fans need to do is call 020 75 75 6480 or visit www.rms-st-helena.com.
Football fans can book this unique journey to the Cup, starting from £1,241 per person, which will see them fly out from Brize Norton in Oxfordshire with the RAF on 7th June and touch down on Ascension Island the following day. Whilst gearing up for the match, football fanatics can explore the small, remote island, scuba dive, indulge in sea fishing and relax in the sun before an overnight stay on Ascension.
On the 9th June fans will board the RMS St Helena for the 8-day sail to Cape Town. Onboard, as football fever begins to build, guests can enjoy hearty meals and traditional ship activities such as frog racing and cricket!
Docking in Cape Town on 17th June, the anticipation will peak as England’s supporters unite in South Africa’s ‘Mother City’. Over 350,000 fans are expected to visit Cape Town during the World Cup for the 64 matches. Fans can hop on and off the RMS which will serve as floating hotel for passengers for two nights from the 17th June.
Whatever the outcome of the match on the 18th June at Green Point Stadium, fans that have travelled to Cape Town on the RMS will have formed memories and friendships to last a lifetime.
A range of cabin options are available. Prices start from £1,241 (based on two sharing a cabin on C deck) and include a one-way airfare from Brize Norton to Ascension Island, one nights’ accommodation on Ascension Island and sea passage on the RMS St Helena from Ascension to Cape Town including all meals onboard. Whilst docked in Cape Town, the price includes two nights’ accommodation and breakfast onboard the RMS St Helena.
Terms and conditions apply, spaces are limited and the price quoted is subject to cabin availability. Entry permits, visas and transfers are not included in the price.
Andrew Weir Shipping can tailor-make an itinerary to return home from South Africa via Ascension or supporters can fly home from Cape Town at their own arrangement and cost.
For more information and images please contact Tryphena Greenwood at Keene on 020 7839 2140 or email Tryphena@keenepa.co.uk
Search by destination, departure dates and cruise line to find the cruise that matches your requirements
