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Writer and travel consultant, Andrew Gnoza and artist/printmaker Ulli Brunnschweiler have recently given us more information on freighter cruises. This listing has been updated as of April 30, 1997.
TRAVEL BY FREIGHTER
By Andrew Gnoza
One of the questions I am asked most often is " what about ocean travel by
freighters " ?
Following are some newsletters and other sources of information
regarding travel on freighters.
Bergen Lines, Inc
405 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10022
800-323-7436
212-319-1300
http://www.monet.no/hr/
This company owns a fleet of 11 modern cargo vessels that sail along the
coast of Norway. Departing from Bergen they sail a 2,500 mile route over
12 days returning to Bergen.
Cruise & Freighter Travel Association
163-07 Depot Road
P. O. Box 580188
Flushing, NY 11358
800-872-8524
718-939-2400
Freighter TravLtips magazine has been published (6 times a year) with
first hand accounts of freighter voyagers since 1967. All the stories are
written by passengers, giving the publication an unusual edge. There are
occasional stories regarding voyages on smaller cruise ships. An
introductory " special edition " of the the publication named " ROAM THE
WORLD BY FREIGHTER " was filled with an assortment of past articles
regarding freighter travel. A division of the association is available to
book freighter and speciality cruises for it's subscribers / members.
Freighter Cruises newsletter
Maris USA Ltd
215 Main Street
Westport, CT 06880-3210
800-996-2747
203-222-1500
This monthly newsletter contains a feature article highlighting
itineraries of special interest on a particular freighter cruise line.
You'll also find a news section which provides the most up to date
information on the world of freighter cruising, and firsthand stories from
passengers recounting interesting details of their voyages. Included in
every issue is the " Compass Highlights" section which provides in a very
handy table format a summary of various sailings, destinations and prices.
Freighter World Cruises
180 South Lake Avenue #335
Pasadena, CA 91101
818-449-3106
Publishes Freighter Space Advisory newsletter twice a month. The
newsletter reports on cabin availability and descriptions, departure dates
from the U.S. and foreign ports to worldwide
destinations,enroute ports of call and fares.
Freighter Travel Club of America
3524 Harts Lake Rd
Roy, WA 98580
This club started publishing their monthly newsletter, Freighter Travel News, in
1958. This 8 page publication contains articles relating to first-hand
stories about freighter travel, tips on where to go, and what to do while
you are there, where to eat and stay and other helpful information. Also
featured are timely news updates, book reviews, and comments and questions
from members.
Advertisements regarding freighter travel are also included.
Sea the Difference
Passenger Agents for Mediterranean Shipping
420 Fifth Avenue #804
New York, NY 10018-2702
800-666-9333
212-354-4409
A brochure describes the services they provide in regards to
booking your trip on a ship owned and operated by Mediterranean Shipping
Company. A description of the lines various routes, schedules and vessels
as well as costs is available from their office in New York.
Ocean going freighters are in the business of transporting goods and
merchandise, passengers are a sideline and added source of income. The
ships voyage may be altered, delayed or prolonged depending on what its
present cargo and scheduled cargo to be laden on board dictates.
Freighters usually give you more time in port, however this again is
dictated by the time it takes to unload and load it's cargo.
As a passenger on a cargo-carrying vessel you must be able to adapt to
these changing conditions. You may find yourself waiting 2 to 5 days for
the freighter to arrive or depart as they are not on a strict schedule
like a cruise ship.
Remember this is not a cruise ship. You may be on the vessel
alone so bring along books, knitting, etc. You may have an
international crew with only a few higher ranking officers being able to
communicate with you in English. The food may not be what you are accustomed
to.
Freighter travel is not for everyone, but if you can adapt to the ways of
this type of travel you will have an unforgettable
experience.
Andrew Gnoza
Travel Consultant / Writer
gnoza@gulftel.com
http://www.cyberads.pen.net
Bank Line Ships:
MV Clydebank, MV Forthbank, MV Ivybank, MV Moraybank
Built 1974 Refurb 1990 Registry: England Officers: British, Filipino
Cargo: Break-bulk & Container
Around the world tours
Rates on request. 5 cabins 9 passengers Max age limit 82
Contact Freighter World Cruises (818) 449-3106
Bank Line Ship: MV Olivebank
Built 1977 Refurb 1993 Registry: Panama Officers: British
Cargo: Container
75 day cruises from Savannah, GA to Atlantic ports
Double occupancy per person $7700 to $8450 5 cabins 8 passengers
Contact Freighter World Cruises (818) 449-3106
Blue Star Line Ships:
America Star, Queensland Star, Sydney Star
Registry: Bahamas Officers: British Cargo: General
70 day round-trip from U.S. east coast to Australia and New Zealand
Rates on request. 6 cabins 10 passengers Max age limit 79
(800) 221-8164
Blue Star Line Ships:
California Star, Columbia Star
Built 1980 Refurb 1993 Registry: Bahamas Officers: European Cargo: General
45-day round-trip from U.S. west coast to Australia and New Zealand
Rates on request. 10 cabins 12 passengers Max age limit 79
(800) 237-0127
Blue Star Line Ship: Melbourne Star
Built 1972 Registry: Bahamas Officers: British Cargo: Freight
45-day round-trip from U.S. west coast to Australia and New Zealand
Rates on request . 6 cabins 10 passengers Max age limit 79
(800) 237-0127
Columbus Line Ships:Columbus America, Columbus Australia, Columbus New Zealand
Built 1971 Registry: Germany Officers: German Cargo: Freight
Savannah, GA to Australia and New Zealand
Rates on request. 9 cabins 12 passengers
Contact Freighter World Cruises (818) 449-3106
Columbus Line Ship: Columbus Queensland
Built 1979 Registry: Germany Officers: German Cargo: Freight
United States to Australia
Rates on request. 4 cabins 8 passengers
Contact Freighter World Cruises (818) 449-3106
Columbus Line Ship: Columbus Victoria
Built 1978 Registry: Germany Officers: German Cargo: Freight
U.S. west coast to Australia and New Zealand
Rates on request . 4 cabins 8 passengers
Contact Freighter World Cruises (818) 449-3106
Containerships Reederei Ship: MV Cielo Di Los Angeles
Built 1994 Registry: Germany Officers: --- Cargo: Container
50-day from Los Angeles & 59-day from Vancouver to the Mediterranean via Panama Canal Double occupancy per person $5000 to $6490. 3 cabins 6 passengers Max age limit 79
Contact Freighter World Cruises (818) 449-3106
Compagnie Polynesienne De Transport Maritime (CPTM)
Ship: MV Aranui (former name: Bremer H Bishop)
Built 1974 Refurb 1990 Registry: France Officers: French Containership From Papeete, Tahiti. 15-night cruises of Marquesas Islands via the Tuamotu Atolls. Daily shore excursions.
Double occupancy per person $2860 to $3920.
36 cabins 65 passengers Ship seen in movie "Love Affair"
(800) 972-7268
Dollart Reederei Ship: MV Heicon
Built 1984 Registry: Cyprus Officers: German Containership
50-day voyage from New Jersey to Chile via the Panama Canal
Double occupancy per person $3950 to $5265. 6 cabins 9 passengers Max age limit 79
Contact Freighter World Cruises (818) 449-3106
Egon Oldendorff Line Ship:
Nzol Challenger, Nzol Crusader
Built 1968 Refurb 1982 Registry: Liberia Officers: German, Dutch Cargo: Freight
(schedule not posted)
Rates on request. 5 cabins 8 passengers
Contact Freighter World Cruises (818) 449-3106
Egon Oldendorff Line Ships: TA Explorer, TA Voyager
Built 1987 Registry: Liberia Officers: Indian Cargo: Freight
30- and 60-day cruises around the Pacific
Double occupancy per person $2450 to $4900. 5 cabins 8 passengers
Contact Freighter World Cruises (818) 449-3106
Ivaran Lines Ship: Americana
Built 1988 Registry: Norway Officers: Norwegian Containership
New Orleans to east coast of South America
Double occupancy per person $4990 to $16800. 52 cabins (40 cabins outside, 12 inside) 88 passengers (high-tech ship with luxury of a fine hotel)
(800) 451-1639
Ivaran Lines Ship: MV San Antonio
Built 1994 Registry: Norway Officers: Norwegian Cargo: Freight
43-day cruises from Port Elizabeth, New Jersey to South America
Rates start at $6990. 9 cabins 12 passengers
(800) 451-1639
Marine Atlantic Ship: Northern Ranger
Registry: --- Officers: --- Cargo and ferry service
15 day RT between Lewisporte and Nain, Labrador
Rates range from $1800 to $3000. 23 outside cabins 82 passengers
Naturalist/Lecturer/Guide on board during summer
(800) 341-7981
Marine Atlantic Ship: Taverner
Registry: --- Officers: --- Cargo and ferry service
15 day RT between Lewisporte and Nain up the coast of Labrador.
Rates range from $1400 to $1875. 12 outside cabins 24 passengers
(800) 341-7981
Mineral Shipping Company Ship: MV Christiane
Built 1982 Registry: Bahamas Officers: Croatian Cargo: Freight
12, 14 and 40-day cruises between the U.S. and Netherlands
Rates range from $1290 to $2775. 5 cabins 7 passengers Max age 82
Contact Freighter World Cruises (818) 449-3106
Mineral Shipping Company Ships: MV Clary, MV Julia
Built 1978 Registry: Singapore Officers: Croatian Bulk-type freighter "tramp service"
70-day cruises from the U.S. to the Mediterranean and the Netherlands
Rates start at $5775. 6 cabins 12 passengers Max age limit 82
Contact Freighter World Cruises (818) 449-3106
Mineral Shipping Company Ship: MV Patty
Built 1976 Registry: Singapore Officers: Croatian Cargo: Freight
12, 14 and 32-day cruises from Savannah, GA to Rotterdam, Netherlands
Double occupancy rate $1160 to $2520. 6 cabins 7 passengers Max age limit 82
Contact Freighter World Cruises (818) 449-3106
Niederelbe Schiffahrtsgesellschaft Buxtehude Ship: CS America
Built 1984 Registry: Panama Officers: ---- Cargo: Freight
42-day cruises: Miami, Veracruz, Altamira, Houston, New Orleans, Mobile,
Valencia, Barcelona, La Spezia, Miami
Double Occupancy rates per person $4746. 2 cabins 4 passengers Max age limit 79
Contact Freighter World Cruises (818) 449-3106
Niederelbe Schiffahrtsgesellschaft Buxtehude Ship: MV Contship Barcelona
Built 1992 Registry: Germany Officers: German Cargo: Freight
99-day world cruises departing from Savannah, GA
Double Occupancy rates per person $8910 to $11187. 5 cabins 10 passengers
Contact Freighter World Cruises (818) 449-3106
Niederelbe Schiffahrtsgesellschaft Buxtehude Ship: Hyundai Tacoma
Built 1992 Registry: Cyprus Officers: ---- Cargo: Freight
35-day cruises between Seattle and the Orient
Double Occupancy rates per person $2950 to $3315. 2 cabins 4 passengers Max age limit 79
Contact Freighter World Cruises (818) 449-3106
Norwegian Coastal Vessel Ships:
Harald Jarl, Kong Harald, Kong Olav, Lofoten, Midnatsol, Narvik, Nordkapp, Nordlys, Polarlys, Ragnvald Jarl, Richard With, Vesteraalen
Built 1964-1996 Refurb 1985-1996
Registry: Norway Officers: Norwegian Mail, Cargo & Passengers
6, 7 and 12-day cruises on coastal vessels that navigate the spectacular Norwegian coastline from Bergen to Kirkenes, above the Arctic Circle, calling at 34 ports Shore excursions arranged
Double occupancy $698 to $3785. 90-226 cabins 169-490 passengers
(800) 323-7436
St Helena Line LTD Ship: RMS St Helena
Built 1990 Registry: England Officers: British and St Helenian Mail, Cargo & Passengers
20 to 27-day cruises between Cardiff, Wales and Tenerife, St. Helena, Cape Town and Ascension Island.
Double occupancy POUND 400 to POUND 1968. 48 cabins 82 passengers
Car transportation available
(800) 872-8584
Unline-Naviera Universal S.A. Ships: Unicosta, Unimar, Unipampa, Unisol, Univalle
Built 1980 Registry: Netherlands Antilles Officers: Peruvian General Cargo
Two to three month circumnavigation of South America...for "experienced travelers"... port stops may be 3 days or longer.
Rates on request. 2 double and 2 single cabins 6 passengers No children under 12
(800) 872-8584
Unline-Naviera Universal S.A. Ships: Uniselva, Unisierra
Built 1990 Registry: Netherlands Antilles Officers: Peruvian General Cargo
Two to three month voyages around South America...for "experienced travelers"...port stops may be 3 days or longer.
Rates on request. 5 double and 2 single cabins 12 passengers No children under 12
(800) 872-8584
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