Wednesday 24 November 2010

New Freighter Routes with Sea Travel Ltd

New Freighter Routes have been released with destinations between Asia-Gulf of Mexico-United States East Coast-Mediterranean Sea- United Arab Emirates.

There are weekly departures aboard British Flag Container vessels carrying 5,100 TEUs built in 2008. 2 double and 1 single cabins are available to passengers each with separate sitting and sleeping areas, and with private ensuite.
For booking information please ask a Sea Travel Ltd on +44 203 371 9484 or mail@seatravelltd.co.uk

Another wonderful oportunity for those wishing to visit India and North America will be the new India America Express Service with itinerary Indian Sub Continent-Mediterranean Sea - North America East Coast aboard Bahamas Flag Ships. Departures are approximately every 2 months as there are only 2 vessels employed in this service with rotation of approximately 55 days round voyage.

Please be informed that Visa for India is mandatory as well as yellow fever vaccination and full visa for US for all non US citizens. US visa must be a tourist visa type B1/B2 and ESTA form is not valid due to the fact that Cargo ships are not part of the US visa Waiver Program.

For further information on how to book please ask a Sea Travel Ltd Consultant to assist:
Tel: +44 203 371 9484 or email: mail@seatravelltd.co.uk

Friday 19 November 2010

Freighter Travel Regulations for passengers travelling to Argentina with vehicles

Updated information for passengers travelling with their vehicles and disembarking in Buenos Aires with regards to the Ownership of the accompanied passengers’ vehicles.

Buenos Aires Border Agency informs all agents that all Motor homes arriving together with the passengers must have documents showing the passenger’s name and prooving the passenger is the Owner of the vehicle.
If a passenger arrives to Argentina with a motor home that belongs to somebody else, the documents/authorization performed in Europe must be approved by the local Argentinean consulate and apostilled by The Haya Convention (La Haya Convention 5/10/1961).

This rule is with immediate effect and in cases where Argentinean authorities find passengers and motor homes that do not comply with the above rugulation, the passengers and the booking/shipping company will be subject to a hefty fine, furthermore, the Argentinian authorities may even detain the vehicle.

Thursday 18 November 2010

Freighter Cruises Information

Because of the economic downturn some Shipping Companies have decided to extend the age limit for passengers to 80/85 years if they present 2 medical certificates - one at the time of booking and second - within 30 days before departure. This information is with immediate effect and applies for spring/summer months only.
For more information please ask a Sea Travel Specialist to assist on +44 203 371 9484 or email: mail@seatravelltd.co.uk

Tuesday 16 November 2010

Is Freighter Travel cheaper? Than Air or Land based Holiday?

The answer to this question is "No" if people compare it to flight tickets but "YES" if you compare it to a conventional cruise or other holiday.

Freighter travel is more expensive than air travel but people should think of it as a holiday of so many days onboard a ship (hotel) and the fare includes accommodation, meals and charges. In comparison to a land based holiday of lets say 10 days - full board, people will pay the same amount of money or very likely more. Now, if a Transatlantic flight gets you to Europe for 5/8 hours and you pay 500/600 pounds return, a ship would give you the experience of a 10/15 day crossing for double the amount, yes, but that is including food, cabin... therefore you will feel well rested, etc... So think of it as a cheaper way to a conventional cruise or a land based holiday than to flying. It will never be cheaper, considering the food and the accommodation you get and not mentioning the experience... Ask a Sea Travel Specialist to assist with more information on +44 203 371 9484 or email: mail@seatravelltd.co.uk.

You can also browse our destinations on our website http://www.seatravelltd.co.uk

Freighter Cruises with Sea Travel Ltd

Good to know when travelling aboard a container carrier

Insurance
The shipping lines have limited liability. The terms and conditions of the individual shipping line apply. It is essential that you purchase overseas health insurance with repatriation cover.

Passport and visa regulations
Passport and visa requirements depend on the route of travel. Travellers are responsible for ensuring that they have the required documentation. Any information provided about visa regulations to specific destinations is non-binding. You can obtain correct and up-to-date visa information from the relevant embassy or consulate.

Health restrictions
Health restrictions depend on the specific journey route. There is no doctor on board freighters. For your own safety, ensure that you are in a good health condition to travel. If you wish, we can send you a blank medical certificate before you confirm your journey. Please ask Sea Travel Specialist to help mail@seatravelltd.co.uk or visit: http://www.seatravelltd.co.uk

Language
It is of great advantage to have some command of English, since crews are frequently composed of a mixture of nationalities.

To Enter USA or USA territory ports by freighter ship

Important information! All passengers arriving or sailing to/from USA ports must provide a new machine readable USA tourist visa type B1/B2. ESTA procedure is NOT sufficient!

Round Voyage South America via Strait of Magellan!

South America

Passage
Very nice voyage on a new and modern container vessel of a German shipping line. Come on board to experience these wonderful voyage.

Route
Santos, Rio Grande, San Antonio, Callao, Guayaquil, Arica, Antofagasta, San Antonio, San Vincente, Puerto Madryn, Imbituba, Sao Francisco do Sul, Sepetiba near Rio, Santos

Ship details
Container vessel; Flag: Cyprus; nationality captain: international; year of construction: 2005; size: 23.579 TDW; lenght: 175,00 m; width: 27,40 m; board voltage: 220 V; currency on board: US$; equipment: air conditioning, Video/TV, Fitness

Passage regulations
age restrictions: minimun age: 6 / maximum age: 79, Valid passport and medical certificate required. Immunization: Yellow fever vaccination required! Visa: Visa not needed!


Cabins and prices

1. Supercargo C04, double cabin, View to bow restricted but open to the side, shower/WC, Carpet, refrigerator,writing desk, Two-berth bed, approx. 22,5 sqm, C-deck, approx. 49 days, price from € 5.090,00
2. Crew D08, single cabin, View may be restricted by cargo, shower/WC, Sofa, chair, table, approx. 12 sqm, D-deck, approx. 49 days, price from € 4.600,00
3. Crew E09, single cabin, View may be restricted by cargo, shower/WC, Sofa, chair, table, approx. 12 sqm, E deck, approx. 49 days, price from € 4.600,00

To book call +44 203 371 9484 or email: mail@seatravelltd.co.uk

Southern Europe/Med Sea voyage

Southern Europe / Northern Africa / Mediterranean Sea
General cargo voyage

Passage
Experience the adventure on a small cargo vessel of a German shipping company. Shortly before the planned departure of the ship you will get information, where to hold themselves ready to get started. This could be ports like Bremen, Wismar, Gdynia, often Oskarshamn and / or Orrskar in Sweden. The particular route is determined by the available cargo. Often, for example, lumber for Tunisia is loading. These tours last for an average of 6 weeks. You can also book half the journey. Calculation 6 and 3 weeks. With shortened or extended trip after a waiting period is charged on daily rate basis.

Route
Northern Europe port, Southern Europe/North Africa, Northern Europe port

Ship details
General cargo vessel; Flag: Antigua; nationality captain: international; year of construction: 1983; size: 5.662 TDW; lenght: 96,97 m; width: 17,60 m; board voltage: 220 V; currency on board: US$; equipment: air conditioning, Video/TV
Passage regulations
age restrictions: minimun age: 6 / maximum age: 79, Valid passport required! Immunization: none Visa: none

Cabins and prices

1. Radio operator, double cabin, Open view, shower/WC, Carpet, sofa, refigerator, TV, radio/CD/DVD, Bed approx. 200 x 140 cm, Location: Masters deck, approx. 42 days, price from € 3.790,00

To book your passage please email: mail@seatravelltd.co.uk or call +44 203 3719484

Wednesday 10 November 2010

Wonderful voyage to the South Pacific

US West - South Pacific

- duration approx 56 days

Itinerary:

Long Beach, US - Tauranga, New Zealand - Sydney, Australia- Melbourne, Australia - Adelaide, Australia - Auckland, New Zealand - Papeete, Tahiti - Ensenada, Mexico - Oakland, USA 0 Seattle, USA - Vancouver, Canada - Long beach, California (US)

The Passage

We offer a regular service with a nice containership from the US-West Coast to the South Pacific. USA, Australia visa and tourist card Mexico required. Valid passport and additional ID card with photo (drivers license, identity card) and medical certificate required.

Vessels details

Container vessel, flag Cyprus, nationality of master: international, built in 2005. 33.550 TDW, length 207,40 m, breadth 29,80 m, on board voltage 220 V. Equipment: air condition, table tennis, fitness room, sauna, inside pool, video/TV. Officer Recreation with bar! (Only Beer and wine!) Currency on board: US$. Age limit: 6 / 79.

Cabins and Prices


1) Twin bedded suite “Owner 210”, shower/WC. Carpet, fridge, sofa, TV/DVD. Two single beds. Location: 5th deck. Open view astern and side.

2) Single cabin “Junior Officer”, shower/WC. Carpet, fridge, TV/DVD. Location: 5th deck. View may be restricted by cargo.

3) Single cabin “Petty Officer”, shower/WC. Carpet, fridge, TV/DVD. Location: 3rd deck. Open view astern.

4) Single cabin “Rating 416”, shower/WC. TV/DVD. Location: 3rd deck. View restricted by cargo.

5) Single cabin “Rating 415”, shower/WC. TV/DVD. Location: 3rd deck. View restricted by cargo.


Round trip from EURO 5.755,00 .

Wednesday 3 November 2010

Bay of Bengal

Bay of Bengal
Prices from GBP 999 pp

from/to Singapore


aboard m/v Princess Daphne


24 Jan 2011 - 06 Feb 2011


14 Days/ 13 Nights


Booking Ref: CIC0028







Date

24-Jan-11
MON
SINGAPORE
Emb.
23:59

25-Jan-11
TUE
AT SEA



26-Jan-11
WED
PENANG - (MALAYSIA)
08:30
18:00

27-Jan-11
THU
AT SEA



28-Jan-11
FRI
PORT BLAIR - ANDAMAN ISLANDS - (INDIA)
08:30
17:30

29-Jan-11
SAT
AT SEA



30-Jan-11
SUN
YANGON - MYANMAR - (BURMA)
06:00


31-Jan-11
MON
YANGON - MYANMAR - (BURMA)

17:00

01-Feb-11
TUE
AT SEA



02-Feb-11
WED
PHUKET - (THAILAND)
13:00


03-Feb-11
THU
PHUKET - (THAILAND)

21:00

04-Feb-11
FRI
LANGKAWI - (MALAYSIA)
08:00
14:30

05-Feb-11
SAT
PORT KLANG - KUALA LUMPUR - (MALAYSIA)
08:30
17:00