2026 SA Agulhas II Voyage
Report from Cynthia Green
Departure from Cape Town
The SA Agulhas II departed Cape Town shortly after midday on Friday 25th September 2026.
SA Agulhas II in Cape Town Harbour on the 14th September 2026. Photo: Paula Swain.
Passengers are:
Resident Islanders: Trevor Glass, Paul, Geraldine & Katie Repetto, and Neil Swain.
Islanders Resident Overseas & Relatives: Robin, Dawn, Jade & Amber Repetto, Chiara Schreier, Paula Swain & Tracy Tough, Melanie & Kayleigh Young, Caitlin Mackenzie & partner Ryan Anderson, and Marita Gerber.
Non-Islanders: Andrew Wells (Administrator Designate), Richard Lockwood (Teacher), Dr. Acela Lopez (Doctor), Dr. Anche Oosthuizen (Optometrist), Gillian Rees (Dentist), Alexander Mclean (Dental Technician), Tracey Price (Social Worker), Dr. Peter Smith & Dr. Rene Nassen (Visiting Psychiatrists), Prof. Ian Cumming (UK Ambassador for Healthcare to the Overseas Territories), Dr. Matthew Dryden (Infection Consultant, UKHSA), Odile Cesari (CTBTO), Benjamin Duportal (New CTBTO Manager), Tinus Beukes (Fortuna Factory Manager), Richard Abbott (Fortuna Factory Mechanic), Richard & Martina Noble (Electrical Team), Sean Kryney (Crane Engineer), Dainah Smith (Asbestos Consultant), Fr. Dominic Helmboldt (Catholic Padre), and Bertrand Camus (Visitor).
A typical passenger cabin on the SA Agulhas II. Photo: Paula Swain.