RMS St Helena
The RMS St Helena is unique. She is now the only ocean-going vessel in the world still to carry the venerable title "Royal Mail Ship", held in the past by so many famous British passenger liners including the Queen Elizabeth and the Queen Mary. In addition to carrying up to 130 passengers in comfortable, classy style, she is almost the only source of supply to St Helena. Everything from wind turbines to Christmas turkeys, from food to furniture is carried on the RMS. For the islanders she is not just a lifeline - she's THE lifeline! The atmosphere in port when she is due is palpable. For many islanders their departure represents a long absence from friends and family, while the arrival of the ship on the island can also be the first meeting of grandparents with their four or five year-old grandchild.
The ship was built in 1989 for the specific purpose of supplying the island of St Helena, the British Overseas Territory deep in the tropical South Atlantic. She is British registered and has berths for a maximum of 128 passengers plus 56 officers and crew. She has all the most modern facilities: stabilisers, air conditioning and - for those who worry about being too remote from their normal existence - fax, telephone, email and satellite communications. There's a doctor on board and the ship has well equipped medical facilities.
The RMS schedule is itself fascinating! Based in Cape Town, she links the African continent with St Helena and Ascension Island, very occasionally calling at Tristan da Cunha and the UK (Portland). We have chosen various different itineraries for our 2011/2012 programme, listed on the right of this page. Alternatively we can tailor-make a holiday to suit your dates and interests. Just get in touch.
RMS St Helena
Our Tours
St Helena via Cape Town
Independent Travel
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