2025 SA Agulhas II Voyage Delayed
Report from Philip Kendall
The annual SA Agulhas II voyage to Tristan da Cunha that should have departed Cape Town on the 4th September 2025 will not leave until the 16th September.
The SA Agulhas II in Cape Town harbour on the 3rd September 2025. Photo: Barry Carter
A public notice posted on the 1st September 2025 announced that the departure of the SA Agulhas II would be delayed due to unforeseen operational complexities until the 8th September. Passengers were requested to board her as originally scheduled on the 4th September, which they did. However, the departure date then slipped to the 11th September, and has since slipped further.
Administrator Philip Kendall writes:
"The ship should have arrived today [10th September], but she is still alongside in Cape Town, with a predicted departure date of Tuesday 16th September. This is seriously inconvenient for us, creating uncertainty, shortened delivery of essential services and supplies. Not to mention shortened family visits.
All Tristan passengers and cargo have been on board for a week, and are in reasonable spirits. However, although everyone is taking it in their stride for now, the longer the delay continues, patience may wear thin."
At the moment, the return sailing to Cape Town in mid-October is believed to be unaffected by this change.
MFV Edinburgh's August-October 2025 Voyage
Reports from Cynthia Green
Arrival at Tristan
The MFV Edinburgh arrived at Tristan on Sunday 24th August 2025 at 4.45pmm and passengers came ashore shortly afterwards.
Passengers were: Islanders: Dereck & Hilary Rogers, Clive Glass, Donna & Hannah Green, Patrick & Denise Rogers, Warren Glass, and Joseph & Anne Green; Non-islander: Erik Mackenzie (Factory Manager).
The MFV Edinburgh in Cape Town harbour in June 2025. Photo: Philip Kendall
Departure from Cape Town
The MFV Edinburgh departed Cape Town on Sunday 17th August 2025 just after 1:00pm. This was a few days later than scheduled.
Tristan da Cunha Shipping Schedules |
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| Schedules and fares for the few ships that regularly travel between Cape Town and Tristan da Cunha. 4-Aug-2025 |
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Page Updated: Tristan da Cunha Cruise Ships |
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| Details of cruise ships that regularly or occasionally visit Tristan da Cunha. 11-Jul-2025 |
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Much delayed MFV Lance April-May 2025 Voyage |
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| The MFV Lance departed Tristan on the 16th May 2025. 17-May-2025 |
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Page Updated: Tristan da Cunha Visitors' Feedback |
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| Feedback from visitors to Tristan da Cunha. 9-May-2025 |
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Visits of Yachts Amundsen and Vinson of Antarctica, Easter 2025 |
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| The yacht Amundsen visited Tristan on the 18th April 2025, and her sister vessel visited on the 21st April. 23-Apr-2025 |
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