CURNOW SHIPPING
United Kingdom, Africa
RMS ST. HELENA
Passenger Capacity: 128
Built: 1989
Length: 105 meters |
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- Itinerary: The ship usually travels between Cardiff, Tenerife, Ascension,
St Helena, and Cape Town, sometimes stopping at Vigo, One trip per
year goes from Cape Town roundtrip to Tristan da Cunha. There is a choice of 16
different fly/cruise options which can include a sailing plus a stay on the
island of St Helena of between 2 and 15 nights.
- Cabins: 49. The cabins are air-conditioned and have one, two, three,
or four berths. Some have private bath.
- Facilities: This is a working cargo liner, making deep-sea voyages
to deliver crucial supplies to remote islands in the tropical south Atlantic.
RMS stands for Royal Mail Ship, and that is the official duty of
this ship. It is probably the last of the long distance mail ships and
goes to remote islands in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. There
is a small pool, library, two bar lounges, exercise equipment, disco,
and a self-service laundry. There are optional shore excursions at
all ports. Deck tournaments include quoits, shuffleboard, deck tennis,
and clay pigeon shooting. Sometimes there is a crew-versus-passengers
cricket match. Passengers may make and receive telephone calls, email,
telex and fax messages. English is spoken. Children are welcome, and there
is an indoor play area and early mealtimes for young children.
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Recent Fares Reported to Us:
UK£2141
to £8364. Most passengers take a fly/cruise package that includes
flights between UK and Cape Town and hotel accommodation in Cape Town and
St Helena. 10 percent early booking discount for certain cruises.
For
current fares and itineraries of St. Helena cruises, click on this
direct link
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