Travellers can set sail for a bygone era in style aboard
the RMS St Helena, one of the
world’s last working royal mail ships, which has undergone an extensive re-fit
to offer increased capacity and an enhanced voyage
experience.
Not
just a passenger vessel, this
working liner acts as the lifeline to the remote island of St Helena in the
South Atlantic, sharing a fascinating glimpse into the leisured travel of days
gone by. The refresh, carried out in dry dock in Cape Town, includes the
addition of seven cabins affording 17 extra berths, and an improved gym with new
equipment. The newly positioned gym is located on the top deck and is
glass-fronted so passengers can run, row or pedal whilst admiring the ocean
view.
This
complements the existing facilities, which include two bars, full
service dining room, a sun deck, shop, swimming pool and
library. From
the attentive staff to the traditional ocean-going pastimes, passengers are
assured of a first-class vintage
voyage. The RMS St Helena regularly visits the ports of
St Helena, Ascension Island and Cape Town. Passengers are made up of tourists
and St Helenians, or ‘Saints’ as they are fondly known locally, travelling home.
The ship was built in 1989 specifically to supply the island of St Helena,
the British Overseas Territory deep in the tropical South Atlantic. Royal Mail
Ships are sea-going vessels that carry mail under contract by Royal Mail. The
RMS St Helena is one of last remaining ocean-going vessels in the world still to carry the venerable title, held in the past by so many famous British passenger liners,
the original Queen Elizabeth amongst them. She is British
registered, 6,767 gross ton and has 56 officers and crew. She also has modern
facilities; stabilisers, air-conditioning plus fax, email and satellite
communications.
For
bookings, follow this link to The Cruise Line Ltd,
the UK's adventure cruise experts.
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