Ascension, St Helena, Walvis Bay, Luderitz, Cape Town

Another ocean,  other Islands
The Royal Ship St Helena can take you on a magnificent Island cruise from Cape Town to the Island of St Helena in the Atlantic Ocean, just south of the Equator. And you'll simply love the bonus - calls at Luderitz and Walvis Bay in Namibia where the desert meets the sea. High sand dunes amidst one of the most arid parts on earth and quaint German architecture in both Swakopmund (a short drive north from Walvis Bay) and Ludaritz will make an interesting interlude on this unique voyage. Once the ship has anchored off Jamestown, you will enjoy seven or eight glorious days ashore on one of the most remarkable and hospitable Islands.

The charm of this unspoiled place lies in the warmth of the welcome for visitors, spectacular cliffs and landscapes that vary from veritable moonscapes to areas reminiscent of the leafy vales of England. Some aspects of the Island remain almost the same as they were the day the defeated Napoleon arrived in 1815 Indeed, many buildings have changed little since exiled Boer prisoners from the South African War trudged through Jamestown more than a century ago.

The proud protection of their Island's heritage, the buildings and ecology by these friendly people make St Helena a historian's paradise. North west of St Helena, lies Ascension Island, another ancient volcano with its fine beaches of white sand and clear waters, rivh in marine life, including turtles, game fish and birds.

You can link a visit to South Africa or Namibia with your St Helena voyage by using a number of specially designed fly-cruise arrangements. What better than an African experience to add to your Island memories!