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

Page Updated: Tristan da Cunha Cruise Ships

Details of cruise ships that regularly or occasionally visit Tristan da Cunha.
11-Jul-2025
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Tristan da Cunha Shipping Schedules

Schedules and fares for the few ships that regularly travel between Cape Town and Tristan da Cunha.
24-Jun-2025
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MFV Lance June 2025 Voyage

Reports from Geraldine Repetto. Photos: Philip Kendall

Departure from Tristan

Passengers boarded the MFV Lance on Tuesday 17th June 2025 at 3.30pm and departed Tristan at 5.30pm with the following passengers. Islanders: Marion & Albert Green, Colin Hagan, Leon Glass, Riley Glass, Stacey Lee-White & Rosslin Behrens

Non Islanders: Ms Odile Cesari (CBTO Manager), Ms. Natalie Stoppard, Luke Purkis & Anne Rose (Head of Agriculture plus partner & daughter).

Arrival at Tristan

The MFV Lance arrived at Tristan at 9.30am on Thursday 12th June 2025. Passengers came ashore around 11.30am. Unfortunately due to sea condition offloading were unable to take place.

Right: MFV Lance moored in Cape Town Harbour
The MFV Lance moored in Cape Town Harbour

The passengers were: Islanders: Cynthia & Malcolm Green, Nicholas & Ryan Swain, and Jeffrey Rogers.

Non-islanders: Philip Kendall (Administrator), Virginia Golding (Nurse), and Deborah Mosca (Nurse).

Departure from Cape Town

The MFV Lance departed Cape Town on Tuesday 3rd June 2025 about 18:00 local time.

Loading cargo under the eye of Tristan biosecurity officials. Islanders Jack & Cynthia Green looking forward to going home.
Loading cargo under the eye of Tristan biosecurity officials. Islanders Jack & Cynthia Green looking forward to going home.

Much delayed MFV Lance April-May 2025 Voyage

The MFV Lance departed Tristan on the 16th May 2025.
17-May-2025
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Page Updated: Tristan da Cunha Visitors' Feedback

Feedback from visitors to Tristan da Cunha.
9-May-2025
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Visits of Yachts Amundsen and Vinson of Antarctica, Easter 2025

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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MFV Edinburgh's additional April 2025 voyage

The MFV Edinburgh arrived at Tristan on the 18th April 2025 and departed again on the 21st April.
22-Apr-2025
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Visit of the MV Hondius, April 2025

The cruise ship MV Hondius visited Tristan and the outer islands on the 4th-6th April 2025.
12-Apr-2025
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Visit by the Bark Europa, April 2025

The sailing Bark Europa visited Tristan on the 3rd April 2025
8-Apr-2025
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