The RMS (Royal Mail Ship) St Helena is a 7 000-ton passenger cargo ship which can accommodate 128 passengers. In a bygone style with every comfort, the ship is fully air-conditioned and has stabilisers.
The RMS offers round-trip cruises from Cape Town to St Helena and Ascension islands regularly, and the duration of a typical voyage is about 18 days. During this month and in September, the ship will sail north via St Helena, Ascension and Tenerife to the UK port of Portland in Dorset, and return.
A variety of on-board entertainment is provided for passengers by the officers of the RMS. There is a well-appointed dining room which offers an extensive set menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as a sun lounge which offers a buffet service and opens onto the aft deck and swimming pool, where passengers can enjoy outdoor games and relax on the deck.
Sailing aboard the RMS is a charming experience, with many passengers returning time and time again. Prices range from R8 973 a person sharing. - Weekend Argus