Information for passengers embarking and disembarking in Cape Town

The Mission to Seafarers is utilised for embarkation and disembarkation of passengers. The Mission is situated in Duncan Road, Table Bay Harbour opposite E berth entrance. Minibuses will transport passengers between the Mission to Seafarers and the RMS ‘St Helena’.

Embarkation usually takes place between 12h00 and 13h00. Please check with Andrew Weir Shipping Cape Town for further information.

Arrival time in Cape Town is subject to change, therefore any local/international flights departing Cape Town should be arranged for the following day.

Passports & Visas

Passports must have at least six months validity and minimum two adjoining blank pages for entry into South Africa. No visas are required for St Helena.

Currency

The currency onboard the RMS ‘St Helena’ and St Helena Island is UK Sterling. Visa and Master Card are accepted and are subject to an administrative charge. Only UK Sterling, St Helena Pound, South African Rand and Euros can be exchanged or accepted.

Medical insurance

Medical insurance is compulsory.

Fitness to Travel Certificate

Passengers aged 70 years and over require a Fitness to Travel Certificate completed by their Doctor.

Smoking

Smoking is only permitted on the outside decks.

Fares

B Deck

A Deck

C Deck

Please note: All prices are in South African Rand and are per person. All fares are subject to change due to currency fluctuations and fuel surcharge.