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| Schedules and fares for the few ships that regularly travel between Cape Town and Tristan da Cunha. 16-Sep-2026 |
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MFV Lance's September 2026 Voyage
Report from Cynthia Green
Departure from Cape Town
The MFV Lance departed Cape Town on Thursday 10th September at 11.08 CT time. Please note; this voyage is running six days earlier than scheduled in order to expedite infrastructure projects and to deconflict with the rescheduled SA Agulhas II voyage. Both ships are loaded to full capacity.
The MFV Lance pictured leaving Cape Town on the 10th September 2026. Photo: Tokkie Marais.
Passengers are:
Roads & Harbour Team: Paul Ferreira, Vinini Xambesi, Thulani Mofu, Jadin Arends, Gerald Van Heerden and Craig Kastoor;
Electrical/Solar Team: Mzukisi Dingane, Ndiphiwokuhle Mazeka and Wageng Khumalo.
MFV Edinburgh's August-October 2026 Voyage
Reports from Cynthia Green
Arrival at Tristan
The MFV Edinburgh arrived from Cape Town at 6:00pm on Wednesday 26th August 2026 and went to shelter in the lee of Inaccessible. Conditions improved on Friday 28th August and passengers came ashore at about 9:30am. Offloading then commenced and was completed just after 6:30pm.
Passengers were: Islanders: Beverly Repetto, Grant Green & Carlene Glass-Green, Leo Glass, Rachel Green & Liam Glass, Linda Green, Simon & Natasha Glass, and James Glass; Non-islander: Andrew Turley (Internet Engineer)
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| The tug Enseleni preparing to guide the Edinburgh out. Photo: Carlene Glass-Green |
The MFV Edinburgh leaving Cape Town harbour. Photo Tokkie Marais |
Departure from Cape Town
The MFV Edinburgh departed Cape Town at 3:30pm CT time on the 19th August 2026.
Page Updated: Tristan da Cunha Cruise Ships |
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| Details of cruise ships that regularly or occasionally visit Tristan da Cunha. 16-Jul-2026 |
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Tristan sea safety prominent at Red Ensign Conference |
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| Safety information and resources shared across the ocean at the 2026 conference in Bermuda. 5-Jul-2026 |
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MFV Edinburgh's June-July 2026 Voyage |
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| The MFV Edinburgh departed Tristan on the 3rd July 2026. 3-Jul-2026 |
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HMS Medway Departs after Successfully Exchanging Personnel |
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| Conditions improved enough on the 24th May 2026 for HMS Medway to embark returning paratroopers and disembark relief medics. 24-May-2026 |
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Hantavirus - The Next Steps, 23rd May 2026 |
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| HMS Medway arrived on the 22nd May 2026 to replace the military personnel who arrived by parachute on the 9th May with a civilian team. 23-May-2026 |
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