The Cruise People, Ltd. is pleased to be able to offer what we consider to be the best value in an around the world passenger freighter voyage. For under $140 Canadian a day, we can offer you 18 weeks accommodation, food, service and facilities whilst you circumnavigate the world. This same rate applies to singles so you pay no more to sail alone. This rate includes port taxes/fees and deviation insurance. Duty free and gratuities are extra.

This voyage is partial tramp which means you get a bit of mystery. Tramp freighters sail where the cargo goes so your itinerary is subject to change even after you sail. There are two port lists. The first is ports usually called and the second is ports called if there is freight to/from those ports.

These ships are also part general cargo which means slower loading and more time to explore the ports of call. We have had over a dozen clients sail this programme and reports have been very complimentary. The only suggestion was to obtain all visas before sailing to avoid delays and charges on arrival in ports.

A passport valid for at least 10 months after sailing date is required as well as a medical form and out-of-country hospital medical insurance. Some ports require visas. This company is a little flexible about age limits with two excellent medicals from your doctor.

Ports usually called:
Houston, New Orleans, Newport News, Camden, Hamburg, Antwerp, Genoa, Suez Canal Transit, Jakarta (Tanjung Priok), Singapore, Ho Chi Minh City, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Dalian, Xingang, Qingdao, Masan, Kobe, Yokohama, Panama Canal Transit, Houston

Ports called if freight to/from port:
Immingham / Liverpool, Chennai, Abu Dhabi / Dubai, Surabaya (Tanjung Perak), Tanjung, Jati Ko, Sichang / Maptaphut, Phu My / Haiphong, Kaohsiung, Inchon / Onsan / Ulsan Yangpu / Fangcheng Ishigaki / Hitachi, Long Beach, Savannah, Baltimore, New York, Philadelphia

There are ten sailings per year but each ship has only two double cabins and three singles for a total of seven passengers so ships fill quickly. Please request your space early to ensure space the month you wish to sail.

PUBLIC FACILITIES ONBOARD There is a passenger lounge on the D-Deck equipped with coffee making facilities and TV, VCR player (in Rickmers Hamburg) or DVD player (on the sister ships), and a small library offering a variety but limited assortment of movies and books. You are welcome to gather here any time, for example, to watch movies together with other passengers or simply have a social get together. The meals will be served in the dining room on A-Deck, which you will share with the ship's leading officers. A small outdoor pool on B-Deck gives you the opportunity to dip into fresh seawater during hot weather. The vessel also provides some open deck space next to the pool, and deck chairs are available for passenger use. You will find lots of deck space, both covered and uncovered, on the Pilot Deck. There is a huge recreation area/room with bar and full-length windows on two sides, facing forward and aft, which would be excellent for viewing in wet weather. This location may also occasionally be utilized for parties or other social events. The laundry room is situated on the C - Deck. Passengers share washer and dryer with the ship's officers. Towels and bed linen will be provided. The steward attends to cabin cleaning once a week. All passenger cabins are carpeted and have private facilities with shower and WC each. Booking agents in the USA, who visited the Rickmers Hamburg during her port stay in Long Beach last autumn, found the cabins to be very pleasant. They described them as light and airy with warm dark wood furniture, plentiful closet space and attractive upholstery.

Prices are approximate and include port taxes/fees and deviation insurance in CANADIAN dollars. You have to show proof of emergency hospital/medical insurance which includes emergency evacuation (sometimes called air ambulance) coverage. This coverage is included with most policies.Prices may vary depending on cabin availability

If you'd like e to check availability for you, please send:

Full names and birthdates of passengers as in passports
Desired ports of embarkation and disembarkation
Desired month and year of sailing
Any specific cabin requests