St Helena: A True Expedition Ship Built to Take You Further

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Few polar expedition ships can match the story, character, and capability of St Helena. Originally built in Aberdeen, Scotland in 1989, she spent nearly 30 years as the essential lifeline to one of the most remote islands on Earth: St Helena in the South Atlantic. That heritage is more than maritime history. It is proof of a vessel built for isolation, resilience, and real expedition conditions.

A ship with heritage, capability, and purpose - designed for deeper exploration in the world's most remote regions.

Modernized for Sustainable Expedition Travel

Following a comprehensive multimillion-dollar refit in 2020/2021, St Helena has been transformed into a modern expedition vessel designed for today's remote travel experiences. Her interiors have been completely redesigned to deliver a high standard of comfort, while major engineering upgrades have improved performance and reduced environmental impact, aligning the ship with current expectations for more sustainable expedition travel.

A Floating Base for Discovery, Research, and Exploration

What truly sets St Helena apart is her versatility. She has served as a floating base for international expeditions, welcoming scientists, film crews, researchers, and global event teams. For guests, this capability translates into a deeper and more immersive expedition experience: more equipment, greater access, and more time exploring remote polar regions.

Comfortable Spaces Designed Around the Expedition Experience

On board, guests can enjoy spacious lounges, open and covered observation decks, a welcoming restaurant, and dedicated spaces for lectures, briefings, and enrichment programs that bring each destination to life. A visit to the Bridge offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at expedition navigation, while onboard laboratories reflect the ship's continued role in discovery, science, and research.

Small Ship Atmosphere with Serious Expedition Capability

With 60 comfortable cabins, St Helena offers the intimate atmosphere of a small ship expedition cruise without compromising on space, comfort, or operational capability. Her substantial cargo capacity allows every journey to be fully equipped, supporting seamless operations, flexible itineraries, wildlife viewing opportunities, and deeper exploration in some of the world's most remote destinations.

Built to Take Travelers Further

St Helena is not just a ship. She is a true expedition platform, purpose-built to take travelers further into the Arctic, Antarctica, and beyond.