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

Page Updated: Tristan da Cunha Information for Visiting Ships and Yachts

A guide to the local conditions and precautions that crews arriving by ship or yacht at Tristan da Cunha need to be aware of.
2-Oct-2025
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New Page: Biosecurity Measures for Visiting Vessels

Compulsory regulations to protect native species
2-Oct-2025
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MFV Lance's September-October 2025 Voyage

Reports from Cynthia Green

Departure from Tristan

After backloading of lobster to the MFV Lance was completed on Wednesday 1st October 2025, passengers went aboard in the afternoon while the weather was nice. She sailed for Cape Town just after 10:00am on the 2nd October.

Passengers are: Islanders: Karl & Julia Hagan, Stanley & Jean Swain; Officials: Chris Carnegy & Roger Price (Tristan UK Representative & Partner).

Arrival at Tristan

The MFV Lance arrived at Tristan at 8:00am on Thursday 25th September 2025. Passengers came ashore about 9:00am and offloading commenced shortly afterwards.

Passengers were:

Islanders: Neil Swain, Terence Green, Eugene, Kirsty, Aiden & Ella Repetto, Albert & Marion Green, and Colin Hagan. Non-islanders: Dr. Acela Lopez and Mr. Romano Conway (Doctor & partner).

MFV Lance anchored at the end of a rainbow in June2025. Photo: Odile Cesari

Above: MFV Lance at the end of a rainbow in June 2025.
Photo: Odile Cesari

Below: Passengers being hoisted in the box onto the raft for embarkation on the departing Lance. Photo: Philip Kendall

Passengers being hoisted in the box onto the raft for embarkation on the departing Lance.

The SA Agulhas II 2025 voyage visitors' first week on Tristan

With delays having shortened their stay, visitors on the SA Agulhas II have had a busy week.
30-Sep-2025
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2025 SA Agulhas II Voyage

The SA Agulhas II arrived at Tristan on Sunday 21st September 2025.
22-Sep-2025
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2025 SA Agulhas II Voyage Delayed

The departure of the SA Agulhas II from Cape Town is delayed until the 16th September 2025.
11-Sep-2025
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Kelly Green's August report from Tristan

Featuring Penguins, Ships, and Challenges
29-Aug-2025
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MFV Edinburgh's August-October 2025 Voyage

The MFV Edinburgh arrived at Tristan on the 24th August 2025.
25-Aug-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.
4-Aug-2025
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