come visit
by AabebiFirst of all, she is the only ocean-going vessel in the world still to carry the venerable title of Royal Mail Ship, held in the past by so many famous British passenger liners, the Queen Elizabeth and Queen Mary amongst them. Second, she does the unique job of supplying our remote South Atlantic island of St Helena with pretty well everything it needs - St Helena has no airfield and this means that everything has to be brought in by sea.
A voyage on the RMS is an unforgettable experience: a blue water voyage on a working ship to lonely and remote tropical islands and to Aab.
Sound interesting? Read more. RMS St Helena is a small ship. There are no theatres, no casinos, no golf ranges.
On the other hand the emphasis is on relaxation. Life on board is far from frenetic. You can bask in an atmosphere of sun, sea and relaxed, friendly efficiency. Almost nothing is too much trouble for the officers and staff who believe that one of their responsibilities is to ensure you have an enjoyable voyage.
There are all the traditional ocean-going pastimes of beef tea, the sun deck and swimming pool, deck games, films, discos, bingo, race nights, quizzes and many other ideas from the fertile minds of the Purser and his staff. Sometimes there is even cricket!
There is plenty of time to do just what you wish. Lounge on the sun deck by the heated swimming pool with a cool drink and a book (the ship has a well-stocked library of books, videos and audio tapes. For the interested, RMS St Helena is an open vessel; you are welcome to visit the bridge or the engine room. My place to hang out is on the bridge you have only to ask.
To come by ship on the St Helena, contact Andrew Weir Shipping on telephone +44 (0)20 7816 4803; fax +44 (0)20 7816 4802 or e-mail reservations@aws.co.uk should you require any information concerning availability and booking.
But remember to check first.
Phone:
+247 6246;
