Countdown to the St He
- Blog, Events, Island Life
- | Oct 12 2017
As we eagerly await the arrival of the first scheduled flight to St Helena this week we’re starting the countdown to the St Helena Festival of Running 2017 (18-26 November). […]
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Arriving by Air
From 14th October 2017, you will be able to fly to St Helena from Johannesburg or Capetown via a stopover at Windhoek in Namibia to St Helena. Online ticket sales is now on sale via the SA Airlink website. St Helena tickets sales can also be processed via Solomons shipping and travel agency office at the Malabar in Jamestown.
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Arriving by Ship
Getting to St Helena by sea is easy. You could board the last commercially operating Royal Mail ship. Cruising to St Helena dates back to Union-Castle days. Our cruise ship season starts from October and ends in April. There is no breakwater in James Bay, all visiting cruise ships drop anchor in the bay and passengers are tendered ashore.
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Arriving by Yacht
We welcome visiting yachts. more and more yachts seek safe havens in new and unspoiled destinations. St Helena is conveniently positioned for all passing sea traffic. Yachts can be hoisted for repairs. On arrival, immigration personnel will provide information and everything you need to know is available at the tourist located tourist office in Jamestown.
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Island Tours & Excursions
St Helena offers a variety of tours and excursions to suit all which can be arranged and facilitated through the Tourist Office. All tours available are well planned for the visitor to view and enjoy the island’s magnificent landscapes, its history, and its people.
Read more hereMarine Tours
When visiting St Helena a Whale shark or dolphin trip is a must, Whale sharks are seen from November to April, most marine tour operators offer the opportunity to swim with the Whale Sharks. on any of these trip, there is always plenty to see.
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A variety of restaurants and pubs can be found on the island. The atmosphere is generally informal and children are welcome. Jamestown has a range of restaurants, coffee shops, pubs, and takeaways. Other eateries can be found in country areas.
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Helena Bennett appoint
- Blog, Tourism, what to do on the island
- | Oct 05 2017
Helena Bennett has been appointed as the new Director of Tourism following the departure of Christopher Pickard. As only the second ever St Helenian to hold the title and just […]
Celebrating European D
- Blog
- | Sep 28 2017
This week marked European Day of Languages (26 September), a chance to celebrate the 6,000 or so languages spoken around the world. To honour the event on St Helena, we […]
St Helena on Google St
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- | Sep 21 2017
St Helena Island is being put on the map thanks to a Google Street View project. Part of the larger Google Maps and Earth applications, Google Street View will allow […]
