The most popular method of transporting goods by sea is the container ship. You absolutely cannot work aboard a cargo ship in exchange for passage. There is no information or links relating to traditional cruises. View all voyages, what to expect, ask the captain, late availability, latest brochure, book with confidence, contact us, travel extras.
Go on a cargo ship cruise and there might be as many as four or five other paying passengers like yourself. Cargo ship cruises are the most likely way to get from point a to point b on a low carbon dioxide level for experiencing a freighter cruise around the world for instance. A voyage on a cargo ship can be one of the most rewarding experiences of your life. You can travel from one port to another or around the world by freighter. The purpose of a cruise ship is to provide a relaxing and enjoyable time for everyone on board. Info on freighter travel cost, and how you can take a cruise on a freighter ship. Passenger freighters voyage list maris freighter cruises. Freighters haul at a breakneck pace across the open ocean, often through storms. Shipping companies sell surplus cabin space through selected travel agents and i booked my passage. No matter where you book, the average daily cost on a cargo ship will be between. Tramps are cargo ships that have no fixed schedule or ports of call. Most of the major global freighter lines, cmacgm, canada maritime, and freighter world cruise offer any person seeking adventure the chance to come aboard for a fare. How to travel by cargo ship around the world transitions abroad.
Dec 05, 2010 cargo class cruising to ports less travelled michael gebicki. While the worldfamous queen mary 2 offers sometimes two departures in a month between southampton and new york, many cargo passenger services offer sailings every week of the year. A word of advice to the cargo ship traveler, be flexible. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Welcome to the exciting world of freighter cruising seeing the world from a cargo or container vessel. This may have been possible decades ago, but not anymore. Schedules can, and very often do change and when that happens, you will need to hop on and off more than one ship during the trip. Cruise ships troll around tranquil seas, with stabilizers so that you barely know you are moving. Freighter travel costs and questions gonomad travel. Actually, its not the jones act, which primarily covers cargo and seamens rights, but the passenger vessel services act, which dates back to about 1886. These ships may take longer to make the crossing, but its fascinating to be aboard. French cargo ships, in particular, are known for their attention to meals.
Meet the man who has spent three years travelling the world. Below you will find a list of our very best offers all of which are brought to you exclusively by cargo ship voyages. I didnt want to fly so i took a cargo ship from germany to. Continues roundtrip voyages are offered, as well as longer one way voyages, between the continents only. If youre afraid that long hours at sea will be boring, you can always book a passage on a container ship that does three or four ports in one week. Both of these videos feature a person who was a passenger on a container ship several years ago now. List of voyages world cruises transatlantic transpacific south seas and coastal. So, if you are someone who is prone to motion sickness, think carefully about booking passage on a cargo ship.
This web site addresses every aspect of travel by cargo ship. Nicknamed the kings of the sea, they can measure up to 400 metres in length. Cargo ship voyages is not the supplier or organizer of these voyages, acting as booking agent only of the shipping company. It is not possible to book something last minute, and ideally requires months of advance planning. Almost all little girls like horses and almost every girl will want to read this book. It is a real story about real people and a real horse. There are ways to stop in a foreign port to get around it, which is what most cruise ships do. These days, it seems everything from rooftops to cell phones come equipped with solar panels. Select alluring itineraries transatlantic, transpacific, to australia and south america, aroundtheworld etc visit ports in the south pacific, indian ocean, africa, the far east, north and south america. Myssura is quick to point out that a persons chance of getting a cabin on a europebound cargo vessel is pretty slim. The internet guide to freighter travel covers all topics relating to hitching a ride on an active container ship or freighter.
Adventures and inside advice on how to take cargo ships to a remote group of islands in the pacific. Remember the old stories of adventurers who would hop a cargo ship to get to an exotic port of call, traveling like a sailor or merchant marine. Freighter travel specialists in cargo passenger travel. This upscale vessel, part passenger, part freighter, is the main supply line to this archipelago, providing passage in great comfort, to areas inaccessible by conventional methods. Time to work for instance on a thesis, a book or a project, which is important for you. Most run to a fairly regular schedule however this can change depending on the freight being transported. The passage conditions of the shipping company are valid, binding and nonnegotiable. Now, huge cargo ships are the latest entities to join the solar power fray. Longer port times are found with general cargo ships. Youll need to keep in mind the few tips below though most importantly book early.
To book passage on a cargo ship you can go directly through some shipping lines. The type of ship you choose will determine various important aspects of your voyage. I understand there is now passenger fairs aboard some cargo ships but ideally i am looking to considerably lower the costs. I have read many threads about gaining employment on cargo ships, with most responses being negative, and based on the low wages, and high percentage of indianphillipino workers. Many ships only have 2 to 4 cabins so you will usually need to book up to 6 months in advance to get the trip that you want in the month that you want to depart in. A wellkept secret in these days of airport anxiety is that it is still possible to book a regularly scheduled sea passage to most parts of the world.
This is your ultimate guide to traveling by container ship. I dream of booking a passage on a cargo ship to exotic ports unknown, not necessarily embarking in sydney. Travel in cargo ship and navigate through the worldest trade route. Freighter travel is a less crowded alternative for crossing a sea or ocean, not. For hamish jamieson, the owner of freighter travel nz and one of only a handful of travel agents in the world licensed to book tickets on cargo. One of the best agents for cargo ship cruises is intrepid travel. Unfortunately due to covid19, no freighter ships are taking passengers at this time and we cannot book any journeys for you. Travelling by cargo ship the planet d adventure travel. Freighter travel plan and explore your cruise around the world. May 04, 2015 both of these videos feature a person who was a passenger on a container ship several years ago now. I understand the reality of this but am willing to endure no pay, and the tough work to be able to gain passage from east coast australia to east coast north america. The purpose of a freighter is to get cargo from point a to point b as quickly as possible. In this era of immediate gratification, a transatlantic ocean voyage can be both restorative and invigorating.
Select alluring itineraries transatlantic, transpacific, to australia and south america, aroundtheworld etc. We can arrange your connecting flights, rental car, accommodation andor tours between cruises. How we travel no cargo holds, cargo planes, cargo trains, or cargo trucks. Becoming a crew member on a modern cargo ship requires years of study and training. And in case youre harboring idealistic visions of working in exchange for passage across the ocean, that was like two hundred years ago. Search the marinetraffic ships database of more than 550000 active and decommissioned vessels. We are able to offer voyages on several different types of vessel such as container ships, bulk carriers and carvehicle carriers. Freighter travel is here to advise you on all aspects of cargo travel and to assist you in planning a trip to remember. Mar 08, 2020 you absolutely cannot work aboard a cargo ship in exchange for passage. It may not sit out on your coffee table, but i believe it will rest in your hearts. Discover information and vessel positions for vessels around the world.
Passenger cruise ships are engineered for comfort, and all but a few of the oldest ships have modern stabilizers that steady the ship in rougher seas. Members can travel on dog friendly in cabin crateless flights, dog friendly train service, dog friendly cruises, and dog friendly vacation and relocation services. Cargo ships offer an outside the box way to travel. Take cargo ships to remote pacific islands freighter travel. Find locations of ports and ships using the near real time ships map. The official site tahiti cruises marquesas islands aranui. Dec 23, 2016 meet the man who has spent three years travelling the world for free on container ships. Meet the man who has spent three years travelling the. There is no book or movie that will teach you more about horses than misty. While flying would be faster, i decided i wanted to see the world by travelling by cargo ship as a new form of transportation. Jan 07, 2020 a cargo ship became the obvious lowcarbon choice. Travel by freighter to europe, mediterranean, south pacific. For those who do not wish to book directly with shipping companies, maris.
Cargo ship voyages l freighter travel, napier, new zealand. Cargo ship cruises how to book passage on a freighter. It is not cheaper to book passage on a container ship across the ocean than flying. Before you book that cargo ship across the ocean map happy. Jan 17, 2018 the cruise people ltd is happy to announce a new cargopassenger service between europe and north america with five new acl vessels called the g4s. All you need to know about booking a cargo ship cruise. How to travel by cargo ship, with many advantages for those who love the freedom and adventure of cruising the high seas, free from crowds. Slowtravel specialist in freighter travel worldwide langsamreisen. Todays passenger freighters are mostly containerships, french and german, with 2025 international officers and crew on board, and 2 to 6 passengers max. Dogtravel company is the first full service travel club for dog lovers who want to travel with their dogs. Matuse knew people used to be able to take passage on cargo ships.
Payments are accepted in pounds sterling, euros or us dollars. This means ports of call may change, as well as the amount of time spent in a. Little girls love horses and so every little girl should read this book. Does this mean that cruise ships have one way passage from.
Travelling by cargo ship is a fascinating way to see the world. A freighter is probably exactly what you think it is. Shipping companies sell surplus cabin space through selected travel agents and i booked my passage through berlinbased slowtravel experience. The dogtravel company is currently the only travel club in the world offering safe, low stress, sidebyside travel for dog lovers and their dogs.
For the past 30 years, the aranui, with its polynesian staff and crew, has been introducing these mystical islands to the outside world. Feel free to give our friendly team a call should you not be able to find what you are looking for. But we recommend working through a travel agent that can vouch for the quality of the food and accommodations and can make sure your itinerary includes sufficient shore leave time. Cargo ships have a limited number of rooms for passengers, so be prepared to start planning your ventures, and book the trip at least 6 months in. We have teamed up with hamish jamieson at freightertravel nz, based in napier, new zealand, who have a register of almost every passenger carrying cargo ship in the world and provide a worldwide booking service for freighter ship cruises. Just remember to book your passage in advance because you cant just show up at a port to jump on a ship on a whim.
Feb 02, 2020 how to travel by cargo ship, with many advantages for those who love the freedom and adventure of cruising the high seas, free from crowds. Well, the good news is that its still possible to do. Cargo ships can be a preferred mode of travel for those sick of airlines and allergic to cheesy cruise lines. As for the logistics of when to book the trip, theres often a delicate balance between booking far ahead of time to ensure the best rate, and. Passage tickets are issued by shipowners, which may differ from the operator. Maris freighter cruises around the world cargo cruises. Transatlantic passenger sailings the cruise people ltd.
One of the great advantages of traveling by cargo ship is the amazing flexibility available to you, the passenger. The answer is no, even if cabin space is available. The advantage is that you can get a cheaper voyage to a remote destination at the last minute. Are you able to provide details of prospective agents. Travel by cargo ship continues to interest our most curious and intrepid readers. Discover a new way to travel by setting sail aboard a merchant vessel. Cargo ship travel things you should know freighter expeditions. Booking a cargo freighter ship cruise is not quite as simple as booking a normal cruise. Book your passage, either through the travel agency or directly through the shipping companys agent or manager.
Note that the foreign office currently advises against all travel to. Crossing the ocean on a cargo ship the art of manliness. Heres how you can travel by cargo ship matador network. Thors container ship stay in jamaica in july credit. Slowtravel specialist in freighter travel worldwide. More people are traveling by cargo ship cheaper, quiet. I didnt want to fly so i took a cargo ship from germany. Meet the man who has spent three years travelling the world for free.
Apr 17, 1983 on a roundtrip basis the fares on the cargo vessels are not that much different from some fares on the qe2. Travelling on a cargo ship is a unique experience, offering an exclusive and authentic insight into the world of commercial shipping. Its related to the jones act in that if a ship is covered by the jones act, its also covered by the pvsa. How to travel by ship from america to europe usa today.
Now, huge cargo ships are the latest entities to join the solar. All delivered over the past two years to grimaldi lines subsidiary acl, these ships now offer a weekly fixed day of the week passenger service between hamburg, antwerp and liverpool. On a roundtrip basis the fares on the cargo vessels are not that much different from some fares on the qe2. Choose to travel or cruise on containerships, general cargo ships, and a variety of small, general purpose ships. Check with the freighter line for an estimate of how stable the ship will be in the conditions of seas typical during your intended season of travel. Dogtravel company how we travel no cargo holds, planes. The cruise people ltd is happy to announce a new cargo passenger service between europe and north america with five new acl vessels called the g4s. If youre happy to pay for your trip aboard a cargo ship, follow these steps to make a booking. Sep 16, 2016 this is your ultimate guide to traveling by container ship. And while cargo ships often have comfortable sleeping quarters theyre unlikely to be luxurious. Often, tramp voyages have passenger rooms and travelers can book them.