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
Tuesday, 16 November 2010
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.
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$; equipment: air conditioning, Video/TV, Fitness
Passage regulations
age restrictions: minimun age: 6 / maximum age: 79, Valid passport and medical certificate required. Immunization: Yellow fever vaccination required! Visa: Visa not needed!
Cabins and prices
1. Supercargo C04, double cabin, View to bow restricted but open to the side, shower/WC, Carpet, refrigerator,writing desk, Two-berth bed, approx. 22,5 sqm, C-deck, approx. 49 days, price from € 5.090,00
2. Crew D08, single cabin, View may be restricted by cargo, shower/WC, Sofa, chair, table, approx. 12 sqm, D-deck, approx. 49 days, price from € 4.600,00
3. Crew E09, single cabin, View may be restricted by cargo, shower/WC, Sofa, chair, table, approx. 12 sqm, E deck, approx. 49 days, price from € 4.600,00
To book call +44 203 371 9484 or email: mail@seatravelltd.co.uk
Passage
Very nice voyage on a new and modern container vessel of a German shipping line. Come on board to experience these wonderful voyage.
Route
Santos, Rio Grande, San Antonio, Callao, Guayaquil, Arica, Antofagasta, San Antonio, San Vincente, Puerto Madryn, Imbituba, Sao Francisco do Sul, Sepetiba near Rio, Santos
Ship details
Container vessel; Flag: Cyprus; nationality captain: international; year of construction: 2005; size: 23.579 TDW; lenght: 175,00 m; width: 27,40 m; board voltage: 220 V; currency on board: US$; 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$; equipment: air conditioning, Video/TV
Passage regulations
age restrictions: minimun age: 6 / maximum age: 79, Valid passport required! Immunization: none Visa: none
Cabins and prices
1. Radio operator, double cabin, Open view, shower/WC, Carpet, sofa, refigerator, TV, radio/CD/DVD, Bed approx. 200 x 140 cm, Location: Masters deck, approx. 42 days, price from € 3.790,00
To book your passage please email: mail@seatravelltd.co.uk or call +44 203 3719484
General cargo voyage
Passage
Experience the adventure on a small cargo vessel of a German shipping company. Shortly before the planned departure of the ship you will get information, where to hold themselves ready to get started. This could be ports like Bremen, Wismar, Gdynia, often Oskarshamn and / or Orrskar in Sweden. The particular route is determined by the available cargo. Often, for example, lumber for Tunisia is loading. These tours last for an average of 6 weeks. You can also book half the journey. Calculation 6 and 3 weeks. With shortened or extended trip after a waiting period is charged on daily rate basis.
Route
Northern Europe port, Southern Europe/North Africa, Northern Europe port
Ship details
General cargo vessel; Flag: Antigua; nationality captain: international; year of construction: 1983; size: 5.662 TDW; lenght: 96,97 m; width: 17,60 m; board voltage: 220 V; currency on board: US$; 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$. Age limit: 6 / 79.
Cabins and Prices
1) Twin bedded suite “Owner 210”, shower/WC. Carpet, fridge, sofa, TV/DVD. Two single beds. Location: 5th deck. Open view astern and side.
2) Single cabin “Junior Officer”, shower/WC. Carpet, fridge, TV/DVD. Location: 5th deck. View may be restricted by cargo.
3) Single cabin “Petty Officer”, shower/WC. Carpet, fridge, TV/DVD. Location: 3rd deck. Open view astern.
4) Single cabin “Rating 416”, shower/WC. TV/DVD. Location: 3rd deck. View restricted by cargo.
5) Single cabin “Rating 415”, shower/WC. TV/DVD. Location: 3rd deck. View restricted by cargo.
Round trip from EURO 5.755,00 .
- duration approx 56 days
Itinerary:
Long Beach, US - Tauranga, New Zealand - Sydney, Australia- Melbourne, Australia - Adelaide, Australia - Auckland, New Zealand - Papeete, Tahiti - Ensenada, Mexico - Oakland, USA 0 Seattle, USA - Vancouver, Canada - Long beach, California (US)
The Passage
We offer a regular service with a nice containership from the US-West Coast to the South Pacific. USA, Australia visa and tourist card Mexico required. Valid passport and additional ID card with photo (drivers license, identity card) and medical certificate required.
Vessels details
Container vessel, flag Cyprus, nationality of master: international, built in 2005. 33.550 TDW, length 207,40 m, breadth 29,80 m, on board voltage 220 V. Equipment: air condition, table tennis, fitness room, sauna, inside pool, video/TV. Officer Recreation with bar! (Only Beer and wine!) Currency on board: US$. 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
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
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