One-way fares (per person in double occupancy), from £1,589 pp Inside, £2,129 pp Outside and £2,749 pp Balcony
Holland America Line’s 150th Anniversary Rotterdam / New York Voyage
DEPARTS : ROTTERDAM, OCTOBER 15, 2022
ARRIVES : NEW YORK, OCTOBER 26, 2022
This 12-day transatlantic cruise re-creates the maiden voyage of the first Rotterdam in 1872. Depart Rotterdam, spend the day in Paris, then explore historic Plymouth, before arriving in New York City.
DATES
PORT
TIME
Oct 15, 2022
Rotterdam
DEPARTS 06:00 PM
Oct 16, 2022
Days At Sea
ARRIVES 12:00 AMDEPARTS 11:59 PM
Oct 17, 2022
Le Havre (for Paris), TIMES SUBJECT TO TIDAL CONDITIONS
The Cruise People Ltd are pleased to introduce m.v. St Helena (formerly RMS St Helena) in her new role as flagship and floating paddock for the Extreme-E racing organisation (www.extreme-e.com).
Cargo Ship Voyages have been appointed passenger agents on the positioning voyages between scheduled race events, one of the very limited opportunities for passengers to travel on a cargo/passenger vessel in 2022.
St Helena is a passenger/cargo ship and has undergone a significant refurbishment and transformation for her new role; there are 60 cabins available, lounges and restaurant, you will find vessel history, description, deck plans at www.sthelenavoyages.com
There are four possible voyages in 2022 – see weblinks below:
Please contact The Cruise People Ltd in London on PassageEnquiry@outlook.com, or by telephone in London on +44 (0)20 77 23 24 50 or in North America toll free on 1-800-516-6950.
Due to the remaining influence of Covid, no passengers will be carried in North Atlantic cargo ships until at least July of 2022. However, Cunard Line’s Queen Mary 2 and Queen Elizabeth sail from Southampton. Here are their Spring schedules. Please call for further details.
24.04.22 Queen Mary 2 departs Southampton / arrives New York 01,05,22
02.05.22 Queen Elizabeth departs Southampton / arrives Fort Lauderdale 14.05.22
08.05.22 Queen Mary 2 departs Southampton / arrives New York 15.05.22
29.05.22 Queen Mary 2 departs Southampton / arrives New York 05.06.22
24.06.22 Queen Mary 2 departs Southampton / arrives New York 01.07.22
29.04.22 Queen Mary 2 departs Southampton / arrives New York 05.08.22
08.05.22 Queen Mary 2 departs Southampton / arrives New York 15.05.22
29.05.22 Queen Mary 2 departs Southampton / arrives New York 05.06.22
24.06.22 Queen Mary 2 departs Southampton / arrives New York 01.07.22 21.08.22 Queen Mary 2 departs Southampton / arrives New York 28.08.22
15.09.22 Queen Mary 2 departs Southampton / arrives New York 23.09.22
18.10.22 Queen Mary 2 departs Southampton / arrives New York 25.10.22
13.11.22 Queen Mary 2 departs Southampton / arrives New York 20.11.22 15.12.22 Queen Mary 2 departs Southampton / arrives New York 22.12.22
The Cruise People Ltd, 88 York Street, London W1H 1QT
Weekly Southampton-Philadelphia Cargo-Passenger Sailings start in July
Weekly sailings between Southampton and Philadelphia (Chester PA)
The container ships Independent Horizon, IndependentPrimero, IndependentQuest and Independent Vision each carry a few passengers on their Transatlantic voyages from Southampton to Philadelphia. Transit time is 11 days and passenger fares are €1,508 per person in double occupancy and €1,708 for sole use of a double cabin. If you are not a US or Canadian citizen you will need a full US B1/B2 visa to enter the United States on this service.
Bookings are also possible from Antwerp and Wilmington. Eastbound, ships leave Chester on Wednesdays and Wilmington on Fridays, arriving at Antwerp on Tuesdays. UK-bound passengers must leave the ship here but but can be back in the UK the same day on a through Eurostar ticket from Antwerp to London St Pancras Station.
First Passengers From Southampton: July 8, 15, 22, 29, August 5, 12, 19, 26, and every Friday thereafter
First Passengers From Philadelphia: July 20, 27, August 3, 10, 17, 24, and every Wednesday thereafter
To book one of the Independent ships or for further details please call The Cruise People Ltd in London on +44 (0)20 7723 2450 or toll free in North America on 1-800-516-6950. Or e-mail PassageEnquiry@aol.com
To book a Transatlantic cargo ship voyage on one of the Independent ships or for further details please contact Miri Lopusna at The Cruise People Ltd in London on +44 (0)20 7723 2450 or e-mail PassageEnquiry@aol.com.
Now that Australia has opened up again to travellers, the first sea voyages from the UK are planned to take place in early 2023. An outline of these voyages follows:
1) SOUTHAMPTON – SYDNEY – 03 Jan 2023 – 20 Feb 2023, 48 Nights ,Ship : Arcadia, fr om : £ 5.409 p/p (deposit from: £ 812 p/p).
For almost two years now it has not been possible to book as a passenger on the container ships serving Australia, and no date has yet been announced for their return. As a replacement for this service we are announcing here the sailing dates now being offered by cruise ships on local and replacement voyages via Singapore. A further guide will follow for Europe-Australia voyages.
Princess Cruises’ Coral Princess has now replaced the Sea Princess on world cruises to and from Australia
Many of our cargo ship travellers balk at travelling by cruise ship, but because of covid, there are no container ships available at present, and may not be until 2023. So, quoting Sara Macefield in Saturday’s Daily Telegraph: “Nothing can match the feeling of unalloyed joy at being at sea, or the excitement of those first few seconds as your cruise ship slowly eases away from the dock.” We think you will get our drift.
SINGAPORE – SYDNEY :
1) 30 OCT 2022 – 15 NOV 2022 ,16 Nights, Ship: QUEEN ELIZABETH
2) 21 NOV 2022 -12 DEC 2022 , 21 Nights , Ship: REGATTA
3) 02 DEC 2022 – 20 DEC 2022 , 18 Nights, Ship: SILVER MUSE
4) 12 DEC 2022 – 29 DEC 2022 , 17 Nights, Ship: SEVEN SEAS EXPLORER
5) 16 FEB 2023 – 12 MAR 2023 , 24 Nights, Ship: QUEEN MARY 2
SYDNEY – SINGAPORE :
1) 19 FEB 2022 -09 MAR 2022,18 Nights, Ship : SILVER MUSE 2) 20 FEB 2022 – 02 MAY 2022 ,72 Nights, Ship : SEABOURN SOJOURN
3) 21 FEB 2022 – 16 MAR 2022 , 23 Night, Ship: AURORA
4) 22 FEB 2022 – 11 MAR 2022 ,17 Nights, Ship: AZAMARA JOURNEY
5) 22 FEB 2022 – 15 MAR 2022 ,21 Nights, Ship; SEVEN SEAS MARINER
6) 23 FEB 2022 – 21 MAR 2022 ,26 Nights, Ship: SEABOURN OVATION
7) 27 FEB 2022 – 12 MAR 2022 , 13 Nights, Ship: SERENADE OF THE SEAS 8) 01 MAR 2022 – 26 MAR 2022 , 25 Nights, Ship: QUEEN VICTORIA 9) 010) 09 MAR 2022 -24 MAR 2022 ,15 Nights ,Ship: QUEEN ELIZABETH 11) 18 MAR 2022 – 08 APR 2022 , 21 Nights, Ship: MSC POESIA 12) 24 FEB 2023 – 14 MAR 2023,18 Nights, Ship: SILVER WHISPER 13) 01 MAR 2023 – 23 MAR 2023 ,22 Night ,Ship: QUEEN VICTORIA
E&OE – date and itinerary changes because of Covid. Call for details
The Cruise People Ltd, 88 York Street, London W1H 1QT
+44 (0)20 7723 2450 UK Freephone 0800 526 313
Toll Free From North America 1 800 516 6950 Specialising in Sea Travel since 1972
A new winter Transatlantic sailing by Cunard Line’s Queen Mary 2 will now depart Southampton on 15th February 2022, to arrive at New York on 22nd February. As there are no container ships carrying passengers at the moment, this is one of very few North Atlantic distance passages that can be booked at the moment.
For further details, email PassageEnquiry@outlook.com or call The Cruise People Ltd +44 (0)20 7723 2450, Freephone 0800 526 313, or from North America toll free on 1-800-516-6950.
The brand-new Celebrity Beyond will undertake her maiden voyage from Southampto.
Europe is calling for 2022 – introducing the third, newest and most revolutionary ship in the “Edge” series – Celebrity Beyond (with free flights from the UK to Europe, free drinks, free Wi-Fi and tips). With more sailings in Europe than ever before, immerse yourself in the incredible history, culture, delectable cuisine and undeniable beauty of Europe on a fantastic Celebrity cruise holiday like no other. Sail in style on the new Celebrity Beyond, which has redefined the art of luxury travel with Captain Kate McCue – America’s first female cruise ship captain taking command the ship. From breathtaking suites, cocktails in the stunning two-story Sunset Bar, a visit to the Rooftop Gardens or a fine culinary experience at Le Voyage by world-renowned chef Daniel Boulud’ s first at sea restaurant – the Celebrity Beyond experience is simply unrivalled. So, come and join us to discover freedom again, expand your horizons and unwind in the most beautiful and elegant surroundings at sea.
For further details, email PassageEnquiry@outlook.com or call The Cruise People Ltd +44 (0)20 7723 2450, Freephone 0800 526 313, or from North America toll free on 1-800-516-6950.
Voyage Dates – Spring – Fall 2022:
Maiden Voyage from Southampton to Western Europe (France, Spain, Portugal) -27th April 2022 ,10 nights, from £ 1.899 p/p.
2) Italian Riviera and France (departure from Barcelona): 07th May 2022 and 23d June 2022 and 26th May 2022 (departure from Rome), 9 Nights from : £ 1.399 p/p and £ 1.499 p/p (June departure).
3) Italy and Greek Islands ( departure from Rome): – 16 May 2022, 10 Nights from : £ 1599 p/p.
4) Greek Islands and Malta (departure from Rome) – 13 June 2022 and 11 July 2022 ,10 Nights ,from : £1,699 p/p.
5) France,Italy,Spain (departure from Rome) – 03rd October 2022 , 9 Nights from : £ 1.499 p/p.
Also available on Celebrity Beyond – Voyage dates for Fall – Winter 2022 – Caribbean Sailings (Bahamas, US Virgin Islands, Mexico, the Cayman Islands)
1) Southern Caribbean (departure from Cape Liberty, NJ) – 26th October 2022, 9 Nights from : £ 1.565 p/p. 2) Eastern Caribbean (departure from Fort Lauderdale) -18th December 2022, 8 Nights ,from : £ 1.569 p/p. 3) Western Caribbean (departure Fort Lauderdale) -26th December 2022 , 8 Nights from : £ 1.999 p /p
Pack a few novels and cross the Atlantic as a passenger on a working container vessel for a more authentic taste of life at sea.
Independent container ship promenade
Travelling on a working freighter is a world away from the water chutes, children’s clubs and entertainment found on a resort-style cruise ship. You’ll eat with the officers and swim in the crew pool – but you’ll also have a comfortable, private outside cabin. Passenger carrying cargo ships generally take up to 12 paying passengers. Pre-pandemic there were around 200 such vessels criss-crossing the globe. Although that number has dwindled it’s still possible to set sail on a Friday from Southampton, on one of the four container ships of the German-owned Independent Container Line. The freighter sails a 28-day round trip to Chester, Pennsylvania, and Wilmington, North Carolina, returning via Antwerp.
Independenr Voyager Sails from Southampton to Chester PA
From Liverpool, the five UK-flagged vessels of the Atlantic Container Line sail 25-day round trips to Halifax in Nova Scotia, New York and Baltimore. Passengers on a German ship might be offered corned beef and fried eggs for breakfast, beef stroganoff with cauliflower and boiled potatoes for lunch, and chicken cordon bleu with mixed vegetables and boiled potato for dinner. A passengers’ pantry is also available for snacks. As well as getting through that pile of books you’ve always meant to read, or catching up on films in the video lounge, you’ll also be able to take navigation lessons on the ship’s bridge.
How To Do It.
Passenger services on cargo ships are slowly coming back after the pandemic, with the Independent Container Line accepting standby bookings for 2022. Next up will be another German line, Niederelbe Schiffahrtsgesellschaft Buxtehude, sailing 49-day routes from Le Havre across to Miami, Mexico and New Orleans. The Atlantic Container Line is expected to be last to return. The UK specialists in arranging voyages on cargo ships are The Cruise People Ltd (cruisepeople.co.uk).
In two or three weeks, Omicron will have peaked and people should feel confident cruising this summer, Pfizer director Dr. Scott Gottlieb told travel advisors in a Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings briefing today.
Given vaccination rates, immunity and therapeutics, the most likely scenario is low prevalence of Covid-19 in the summer and fall, in Europe as well as the US, according to Gottlieb, Covid-19 advisor to NCLH, former FDA commissioner and Pfizer board member.
This bodes well for Europe and Alaska cruises, which are in their critical wave season sales period. Gottlieb said he’s planning a family cruise for summer and he has young children.
A controlled environment, versus other congregate leisure activities
Cruises are ‘an environment where you can very confidently calculate the risk,’ Gottlieb said, because lines are testing so extensively and required to report cases. However, Covid on ships attracts public and media attention since cases aren’t tracked in airports, hotels, restaurants, theme parks and other congregate leisure activities.The fact that some cruise ships had outbreaks early in the pandemic is ‘not an easy narrative to shake,’ Gottlieb acknowledged.However, he continues to believe cruising is a leisure activity that ‘lends itself to implementing measures that can tightly control the risk you’re taking, that this could be a safer vacation than going into a hotel or a city where you really have no control over the environment you’re in. You have no way to measure the risk and you don’t have ready access to care should you need it. In the cruise environment, we have the ability to tightly control the environment, to monitor the environment with testing and testing of crew … and to give people very ready access not just to testing but to therapeutics.’
NCLH investments in therapeutics and testing
Gottlieb said NCLH had invested very heavily in therapeautics and high-quality testing on board. Its three brands continue to have a full vaccination mandate.President and CEO Frank Del Rio assured travel advisors Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises would continue to put health and safety first.’We take no chances. We fight the good fight,’ Del Rio said.
Omicron has peaked in US East and West coasts
Omicron cases are coming down on the US East and West coasts, though the Midwest and Southwest are some weeks behind and still face the worst.People will feel much safer this summer, Gottlieb predicted. It’s also possible that a vaccine booster in the fall will not only reduce the severity of illness but restore the ability to prevent transmission, something that hasn’t been as effective with Omicron.
The last wave?
Gottlieb expects this to be the last wave of Covid-19 infection, barring some ‘black swan’ event, adding he’d mistakenly thought the same about Delta. But circumstances are different now, and there’s more consensus among virologists and epidemiologists that another major strain is not lurking out there.He does worry about countries like China, though, where there’s low immunity outside of Wuhan and a less effective vaccine.
2022 the final year of pandemic?
‘You would expect this is the final year of the pandemic,’ Gottlieb said. Covid would then become epidemic, like flu, probably a seasonal matter and perhaps even less prevalent than flu thanks to vaccination, testing and therapeutics.’It won’t dominate our lives in the future.’Del Rio welcomed Gottlieb’s assessment and encouraged travel advisors to continue advocating for cruising in their important role of reassuring customers.’We’ve endured two years of this monster and now is not the time to quit,’ he said.
The Aranui 5 caries 253 passengers plus cargo and supplies from Tahiti to the Marquesas and Tuamotu Islands
Take the road less travelled and discover the Aranui 5 experience.” As the oldest Tahitian cruise company in French Polynesia (est.1984), Aranui Cruises has been introducing the enchanting Marquesas Islands to international visitors and adventurers for 37 years.Their special vessel, Aranui 5, is unique in every way. The custom-built, dual-purpose passenger-cargo ship was launched in 2015 and offers the comfort and modern conviences of a cruise ship, while also providing vital public service to remote areas and supplying communities far cut off from civilization. The mixed cargo ship accommodates just 254 passengers and 103 crew and the atmosphere on board is relaxed and casual.The 103 beautifully-appointed cabins have been designed with your comfort and well-being in mind and range from a presidential suite, through premium staterooms to standard staterooms as well as a shared dormitory style cabins with occupancy of 4 or 8. From its inception to the present day,the concept of Aranui Cruises has remained the same: a traditional, authentic Polynesian offering by Polynesians.In that spirit,nearly all of the lively and talented crew members are local Polynesians, hailing from the various islands of the five archipelagos.They will be delighted to introduce you to their mythical, mystical and rich history, culture and customs – whether on or of shore.
Guests can enjoy an array of fascinating lectures, excursions and activities – from fishing, horse-back riding, diving (some of the best diving can be found in French Polynesia) to delicious French and Polynesian cuisine.For on board relaxation,there is plenty to choose from as well – restaurants, bars, spa, outdoor swimming pool,shop,library and the ship’s own music band makes for great entertainment as well- The Aranui Band will introduce you to Polynesian music, songs and dance. And should you wish to bring back with you a permanent, traditional souvenir, a licensed Marquesan tattoo artist will provide a personalised design for you. So take advantage of the current 10 % special offer and book a unique adventure on the Aranui 5 to the picture perfect Islands with stunning white, sandy beaches, lagoons and breathtaking scenery, where a warm welcome awaits all.
VOYAGE DATES :
1) Voyage Nr 1 -Discovering the Marquesas and Tuamotu Islands (with freight) – 22 January 2022 – 02 February 2022, 11 Nights. Cabin Prices from : Royal Suite – 6.806 Euros p/p; Standard Cabin – 4.363 Euros p/p; Standard Single Cabin – 6.330 Euros p/p.
2) Voyage Nr.2 – Austral Islands and Raiatea and Anaa (without freight) – 05 -17 March 2022 ,12 Nights. Cabin Prices from : Royal Suite -7.797 Euros p/p ; Standard Cabin- 4.987 Euros p/p; Standard Single Cabin – 7.249 Euros p/p .Please Note : The 10% discount is applicable on all cabin categories except the dorms. The Aranui 5 is registered in France and sails under the French flag.
The Cruise People Ltd, 88 York Street, London W1H 1QT +44 (0)20 7723 2450 UK Freephone 0800 526 313 Toll Free From North America 1 800 516 695 http://www.cruisepeople.co.uk
The German-owned Helle Ritscher wIil leaVe Miami every 21 days for Puerto Moin, Manzanillo Panama, Guayaquil, Callao, Paita, Guayaqul, Manzanilllo and Miam., She offerS four passenger cabins, two double and two singles.
As almost 300 cargo ships have had to give up carrying passengers during the present endemic, we finally find ourselves in the position of being able to offer a few cabins. Now comes news that we can offer the 22,200 dwt ton container ship mv Helle Ritscher on a three-week round voyage from Miami to Ecuador, Peru and back via the Panama Canal. The first departure is scheduled for March 4, 2022, and port rotation is as follows:
Miami March 4, 2012 (day 0)
Puerto Moin (Day 4) Manzanillo. Panama (Day 6) Manzanillo, Panama (Transit) Guayaqil, Ecuador (Day 8) Callao, Peru (Day 11) Paita, Peru (Day 13) Guayaquil (Day 14) Panama Canal (Transit) Manzanillo, Panama (Day 18)
Miami (Day 21)
The cabins are laid out as follows:
Cabin 1:– 1 double suite, Passenger deck, port side forward, 1 bed (2.00 x 1.40m), shower / toilet, wardrobe, refrigerator, TV / DVD, sitting arrangement with sofa, desk, chair, sideboard, carpet, view forward and to the port side. Fare per person is €2,845 Miami/Miami.
Cabin 2: – 1 double suite, Passenger deck, port side forward, 1 bed (2.00 x 1.40m), shower / toilet, wardrobe, refrigerator, TV / DVD, sitting arrangement with sofa, desk, chair, sideboard, carpet, view forward and to the starboard side. Fare per person is €2,845 Miami/Miami.
Cabin 3:- 1 single cabin, Passenger deck, port / aft, 1 bed / living room, 1 bed (2.00 x 1.40 m), shower / toilet, wardrobe, refrigerator, TV, sitting arrangement with sofa, chair, desk, carpet, view astern.Fare per person is €2,845 Miami/Miami
Cabin 4- 1 single cabin, Passenger deck, starboard / aft, 1 bed / living room, 1 bed (2.00 x 1.40 m), shower / toilet, wardrobe, refrigerator, TV, sitting arrangement with sofa, chair, desk, carpet, view astern.Fare per person is €2,635 Miami/Mia
For further details of this or any freighter voyage please contact Miri Lopusna at The Cruise People Ltd in London on +44 (0)20 7723 2450 or e-mail passageenquiry@outlook.com From the US or Canadad ial us toll free on 1-800-516-6950
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