Saint Helena Cruises: Sailings, Embarkations & Ports of Call
9 ships from 4 cruise lines
Saint Helena cruises at a glance
Waterways Cruise lists 29 upcoming sailings on 9 ships from 4 cruise lines visiting Saint Helena, calling at 3 places. Cruises visit Saint Helena as a port of call and do not start or end here. More Africa cruises.
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About Saint Helena
Saint Helena is one of the most remote inhabited islands on Earth, a British Overseas Territory in the tropical South Atlantic where cruise ships anchor off Jamestown and tender passengers into a quiet Georgian-era town. For milestone travelers who dislike being herded, this is the opposite of a mainstream Caribbean port: no big piers, no duty-free strip, and no crowd unless your ship creates one. The rewards are living history, astonishing volcanic scenery, warm local hospitality, and a genuine sense of discovery.
Typical routes
- Cape Town / South Atlantic passages: Cape Town to Saint Helena to Ascension, continuing to Brazil, the Caribbean, or West Africa.
- World cruise legs: transatlantic segments between South Africa and South America or the Caribbean sometimes include Saint Helena as a signature call.
Ports overview
Saint Helena is a rare, off-route port of call rather than a turn-around hub. Cruise ships anchor in James Bay and tender passengers to the wharf at Jamestown. Calls are limited, often on repositioning or round-the-world voyages, and the experience is intentionally unhurried and uncrowded.
Cruise season
N/A for river cruising; ocean cruise calls typically occur October through March, though world-cruise schedules vary.
Find your Saint Helena sailing
Upcoming sailings calling at Saint Helena, earliest departure first.
54 Days One-Way from Singapore to Barcelona
Visits Saint Helena. Also visits Singapore, Malaysia, Sri Lanka
Azamara Onward
52 Days One-Way from Cape Town to Piraeus-Athens
Visits Saint Helena. Also visits South Africa, Namibia, Cape Verde
Azamara Onward
18 Days One-Way from Cape Town to Las Palmas De Gran Canaria
Visits Saint Helena. Also visits South Africa, Namibia, Cape Verde
Azamara Onward
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25 Days One-Way from Cape Town to Barcelona
Visits Saint Helena. Also visits South Africa, Namibia, Cape Verde
Azamara Onward
21 Days One-Way from Cape Town to Santa Cruz De Tenerife
Visits Saint Helena. Also visits South Africa, Namibia, Senegal
ms Europa
Where Saint Helena cruises start and end
Embarkation ports (0)
No cruises start here.
Disembarkation ports (0)
No cruises end here.
Ships by type: 7 ocean 2 expedition · a ship that visits several places here is counted once; an expedition ship that also sails as an ocean ship appears under both types.
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Saint Helena cruise port guide
Cruise ports, what to see, history and practical advice.
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Frequently asked questions about Saint Helena cruises
How many places do cruises visit in Saint Helena?
3 Saint Helena places are visited by 9 ships from 4 cruise lines.
When is the best time to take a Saint Helena cruise?
N/A for river cruising; ocean cruise calls typically occur October through March, though world-cruise schedules vary.
Sources and further reading
Background on Saint Helena draws on these references. Sailing, fare and port data come from cruise line itineraries and are refreshed regularly.
- Wikipedia: Saint Helena
- Wikipedia: Jamestown, Saint Helena
- Wikipedia: Saint Helena Airport
- Wikipedia: Diana's Peak
- Wikipedia: Longwood House
- Britannica: Saint Helena | History, People, & Facts
Created by the Waterways Cruise content team and reviewed and fact-checked by J. Richard, Sr. Cruise Travel Agent and Founder of Waterways Cruise.
Published September 9, 2026 · Last updated October 31, 2026
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