Reports of vessels visiting Tristan da Cunha, and voyages to and from the island.

MFV Lance's April-May 2026 Voyage

Reports from Cynthia Green

Arrival at Tristan

The MFV Lance arrived at 11:00pm on Friday 24th April 2026. Passengers came ashore the next morning, after which offloading commenced.

The raft backloading cargo and taking passengers to the MFV Lance in December 2025.

The raft backloading cargo and taking passengers to the MFV Lance in December 2025. Photo: Philip Kendall

Passengers were:

Islanders: Duncan & Jackie Lavarello, Janine Lavarello, Christiaan & Wren Gerber, John & Vanessa Lavarello, Ronald Rogers, and Roy Rogers. Non-islanders: Fouchie Conradie (Ovenstone Technical Manager), Dr. Silvio Morales Perez (Doctor), and Deborah Mosca (Nurse).

Departure from Cape Town

The MFV Lance departed Cape Town at 3:00pm on Wednesday 15th April 2026.

Visit of the Cruise Ship MV Hondius, April 2026

The cruise ship MV Hondius visited Tristan for three days on the 14th-16th April 2026.
21-Apr-2026
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School presentations by Hondius cruise ship visitors

Special gifts from Pieter Groen College in Katwijk
20-Apr-2026
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Page Updated: Tristan da Cunha Visitors' Feedback

Feedback from visitors to Tristan da Cunha.
16-Apr-2026
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Visits of Yachts Amundsen and Vinson of Antarctica, Easter 2026

The yachts Amundsen and Vinson of Antarctica visited Tristan on the 8th and 9th March 2026.
11-Apr-2026
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Visit of the Cruise Ship Silver Wind, March 2026

The cruise ship MV Silver Wind visited Tristan on the 29th March 2026.
31-Mar-2026
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Visits by the cruise ships Silver Cloud and the SH Diana

The cruise ship MV Silver Cloud visited Tristan from the 19th to 21st March 2026, and was joined by the SH Diana on the 20th March
23-Mar-2026
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MFV Lance's February-March 2026 Voyage

The MFV Lance departed Tristan on the 14th March 2026.
17-Mar-2026
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MFV Edinburgh's January-March 2026 Voyage

The MFV Edinburgh departed Tristan on the 7th March 2026.
11-Mar-2026
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