Can you take a cruise on a freighter?

Freighter Cruises, General Information and Reservations Bookings are available for roundtrip and longer one way voyages, between the continents only. Departure date and itinerary can vary, and the steamship line can use a substitute vessel of a similar size and standard. Port time varies from half a day to two days.



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Up to 14 Nights: The shortest freighter cruises typically run between 10 and 14 days. These include transatlantic crossings, Aranui 5's French Polynesian run and RMS St. Helena's sailings from Cape Town to the Atlantic islands of St. Helena and Ascension.

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Most travel agents do not book freighter voyages. You will have to book through an agent that specializes in freighter cruises or directly through the ship's agent/manager. Remember that there may be voyages available that the travel agent is not advertising on the Internet or elsewhere.

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It's cheaper (and cooler) than flying. Cargo cruises cost between $65 and $125 per day, which includes lodging and three meals a day.

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Cruise ships have a low risk of pirate hijack. Cargo ships are the primary target for pirates given their valuable load and minimal crew.

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At full power, they would burn around 1,377 gallons of fuel per hour, or about 66,000 gallons a day of high-polluting diesel fuel.

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Cargo ships usually offer single, twin or double bed cabins. Most of the vessels have exterior cabins with sitting areas, desk, shower and WC all fitted to a good standard of comfort. Remember though that these are hard working cargo ships, not cruise ships!

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What it's like to sail aboard a container ship, where travelers trade the amenities of a cruise ship for solitude. Leisure cruising aboard a freighter vessel is a beloved but niche form of travel. Unlike a cruise ship, there are no nightclubs, water slides, and crowds of people aboard a freighter.

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