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Maiden visit of the Seabourn Venture

Report and photos from Kelly Green

At around 7:00am on Wednesday 6th March 2024, we caught sight of the Seabourn Venture coming towards Calshot Harbour. With 170 passengers and over 200 crew, we were really hoping it would be a successful day. At 8:30am the scout boat came in to pick up the immigration team. The Administrator was away at Gough Island, so Bob Urquhart the police advisor had the honour doing the plaque exchange with the captain, as it was her maiden voyage to Tristan da Cunha.

The Seabourn Venture arriving at Tristan

The Seabourn Venture arriving at Tristan

In no time the passengers started to be ferried to ashore. When the first people landed there were cheers of Joy and clapping as this was one couples fifth attempt to land on Tristan!

Police Adviser Bob Urquhart awaits the arrival of the ship's scout boat Visitors gather with Tristan guides at the harbour's 'Welcome' sign
Police Adviser Bob Urquhart awaits the arrival of the ship's scout boat Visitors gather with Tristan guides at the foot of the harbour road

The guides were all waiting and ready to go at the harbour! We had three Volcano and Thatched House Museum tours with a total of 40 guest and four settlement walking tours with a total of 91 visitors.

Passengers landing at Calshot Harbour

Passengers landing at Calshot Harbour

Unfortunately the heavens decided to open up and the rain came down, but this didn't dampen the mood and there were still loads of smiles all around.

Visitors gather for a walking tour at the 'Remotest Island' sign

Visitors gather at the 'Remotest Island' sign for a walking tour of the settlement

The weather cleared up later, and the Post Office and Tourism Centre was packed. The famous Tristan Rock Lobster Sandwiches were very much in demand in the café.

Visitors throng the Post Office and Tourism Centre

Visitors throng the Post Office and Tourism Centre

Famous Tristan Lobster sandwiches Café da Cunha doing a roaring trade
Tristan's famous lobster sandwiches were especially popular at Café da Cunha

The day seemed to go super-fast, and its wasn't long before everyone had to head back to the ship. It was a good thing too, as the sea was getting more choppy. Just after 3:00pm the Seabourn Venture sounded her horn three times and headed over to Nightingale where she was to spend Thursday.

Passengers returning to the ship

Passengers returning to the ship

We were just so pleased that the Seabourn Venture was able to land her passengers and crew, and that everyone had a wonderful day.

Passengers' Blog

The following illustrated blog posts about this visit have been posted online by passengers:

If you were on the Seabourn Venture, we'd appreciate your feedback using our Visitors' Feedback Form.

Page Updated: Tristan da Cunha Visitors' Feedback

Feedback from visitors to Tristan da Cunha.
22-Feb-2024
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Details of cruise ships that regularly or occasionally visit Tristan da Cunha.
8-Jul-2023
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2-Mar-2023
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Visit of the MS Hanseatic Spirit, Boxing Day 2022

Pictures of the cruise ship MS Hanseatic Spirit's visit to Tristan da Cunha on Boxing Day 2022.
27-Dec-2022
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Following recent booster vaccinations, travellers from the end of October 2022 will not need to enter quarantine.
25-Oct-2022
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Chief Islander's cruise ship briefing

James Glass meets Sue Blanchard
4-Aug-2022
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New Roof for the Post Office and Tourism Centre

The roof of the centre has been replaced, having previously been patched following damage by the 2019 storms.
15-Mar-2021
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Thatched House Storm Repairs 2020

Rethatching the Thatched House Museum, which was damaged by the 2019 storms.
11-May-2020
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