Travel from Cape Town
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 to Voyage 161
B Deck
| Ports from/to | Cabin T4S | Cabin T2HS | Cabin T2S | Cabin T1S |
| Cape Town – Portland | 37,012 | 52,322 | 61,014 | 78,552 |
| Cape Town – Ascension – Cape Town | 24,563 | 39,480 | 45,396 | 57,032 |
| Cape Town – St Helena – Cape Town | 12,310 | 23,665 | 27,563 | 35,302 |
A Deck
| Ports from/to | Cabin T4 | Cabin T3 | Cabin T2H | Cabin T2 | Cabin T1 |
| Cape Town – Portland | 32,708 | 39,241 | 48,018 | 56,696 | 71,935 |
| Cape Town – Ascension – Cape Town | 24,058 | 25,236 | 33,900 | 42,620 | 52,266 |
| Cape Town – St Helena – Cape Town | 11,833 | 12,983 | 21,675 | 25,600 | 32,694 |
C Deck
| Ports from/to | Cabin 4BO | Cabin 2BI | Cabin 2BO | Cabin 2BOS | Cabin 2BIW |
| Cape Town – Portland | 21,044 | 21,773 | 22,207 | 23,217 | 24,675 |
| Cape Town – Ascension – Cape Town | 15,114 | 16,207 | 17,104 | 17,883 | 18,254 |
| Cape Town – St Helena – Cape Town | 8,356 | 8,973 | 9,422 | 9,870 | 10,010 |
Please note: All prices are in South African Rand and are per person including bunker surcharge. All fares are subject to change due to currency fluctuations and fuel surcharge.
Fares from Voyage 162
B Deck
| Ports from/to | Cabin T4S | Cabin T2HS | Cabin T2S | Cabin T1S |
| Cape Town – Portland | 41,820 | 59,124 | 68,940 | 94,596 |
| Cape Town – Ascension – Cape Town | 27,744 | 44,616 | 51,288 | 71,376 |
| Cape Town – St Helena – Cape Town | 13,920 | 26,736 | 31,152 | 42,792 |
A Deck
| Ports from/to | Cabin T4 | Cabin T3 | Cabin T2H | Cabin T2 | Cabin T1 |
| Cape Town – Portland | 36,960 | 44,340 | 54,264 | 64,068 | 86,820 |
| Cape Town – Ascension – Cape Town | 27,192 | 28,512 | 38,304 | 48,168 | 61,296 |
| Cape Town – St Helena – Cape Town | 13,368 | 14,664 | 24,480 | 28,920 | 39,192 |
C Deck
| Ports from/to | Cabin 4BO | Cabin 2BI | Cabin 2BO | Cabin 2BOS | Cabin 2BIW |
| Cape Town – Portland | 23,784 | 24,600 | 25,092 | 26,232 | 27,888 |
| Cape Town – Ascension – Cape Town | 17,088 | 18,312 | 19,320 | 20,160 | 20,616 |
| Cape Town – St Helena – Cape Town | 9,432 | 10,128 | 10,656 | 11,160 | 11,304 |
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.