We’re proud to announce that the RMS St Helena has been nominated in multiple categories in the Cruise International Awards 2011 – the UK’s only cruise awards chosen by the passengers themselves. In association with Cruise Today – Travel Channel and Discover Cruises, the awards are a celebration of everything that makes sea-travel the holiday [...]
read moreThe RMS makes a welcome return to UK shores next month, scheduled to dock in Portland on 15 March. It’s 18 months since she was last in her English terminal port following a stint in dry dock in Cape Town in 2010. Her next visit to the UK is scheduled for October.
read moreSet sail for St Helena and coincide a visit with one of the upcoming events and festivals taking place on this stunning island. Stride out on St Helena in May (17-24) when the plays Island hosts to the Walking festival. Locals and visitors from around the world are invited to enjoy St Helena’s diverse landscapes [...]
read moreQueen Mary 2 (‘QM2′), the largest, longest, widest, tallest and most expensive passenger liner in history, cruised by Tristan da Cunha on 1st February. Check out this picture capturing her passing the Royal Mail Ship at 1330.
read moreCalling all intrepid travellers! St Helena Line has introduced a new 22-day hosted Hideaway Tour on the RMS. Departing 17th June 2011 and costing from £2,395 per person, the tour will be led by Colin Lewis, Professor Emeritus of Rhodes University (South Africa). Hugely knowledgable about the island of St Helena and its fascinating history and [...]
read moreAs we head Northwest toward St. Helena in calm seas and making good speed, we take time to reflect on the past 96 hectic hours in Cape Town. Since arriving at E berth on Saturday afternoon, the Engineering team and Shore Contractors have worked almost non-stop to get the newly rebuilt starboard engine up and [...]
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