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CruiseMapper provides all current Phoenix Reisen Cruises ships schedule, itineraries information (itinerary changes, news) and cruise prices comparison. Phoenix Reisen is a travel agency based in Bonn Germany , which also operates a fleet of cruise vessels under charter (ocean-going ships and riverboats). The itineraries offered by Phoenix Reisen are designed for Germans and are not very popular outside the German-speaking market.

Company history

The cruise company Phoenix Reisen GmbH (phoenixreisen.com) was established by Johannes Zurnieden in November 1973. Zurnieden (23-years-old at the time) is still involved as managing director in the company's business today. The new company's first tours began in 1974 to popular travel destinations like Budapest , Prague , Istanbul .

In 1988 the company entered the ship cruise business under its own brand by the 20-year charter agreement on the Soviet Union cruise ship SS Maxim Gorkiy (owned by Black Sea Shipping Company based in Odessa Ukraine ). Instead of being repainted in the colors of Phoenix Reisen, the ship kept sailing in BLASCO livery and the Soviet Union symbol (hammer and chisel) at its funnel. After two decades of service, Maxim Gorkiy left Phoenix Reisen fleet at the end of November 2008 and was later scrapped .

In 1993, a second vessel joined the Phoenix Reisen fleet. SS Albatros was chartered from V-Ships and Phoenix Reisen applied to the new vessel their house colors. Albatros received a turquoise funnel with a flying albatross as a logo, as well as a turquoise-colored band on the hull. In 1993, the company expanded its passenger shipping business by introducing European river cruisetours under the brand "Phoenix Reisen Flusskreuzfahrten" and via time-chartering riverboats owned by other companies.

The purchase of Artemis (renamed Artania) from P&O Cruises was a further step forward for the Phoenix Reisen fleet of fully-owned vessels. What began with Maxim Gorky became a success story continuing to this day. The company's most popular summer destinations are Baltic Sea and North Sea. During winter, the ocean-going ships cruise to ports in Africa, Antarctica or on Around The World voyages .

In its history, Phoenix Reisen has kept the charm of a family travel brand. The fleetwide non-smoking policy is Zurnieden's personal imprint on the company. The bonus is distributed to all employees every month since April 2006. All non-smoking staff, those who have never smoked or have given up smoking receive in addition to their salary EUR 200 monthly salary bonus. As result, the company's Bonn-based staff consists almost entirely of non-smokers.

An interesting fact is that in 2013, Johannes Zurnieden offered a travel voucher for EUR 5000 to the first person to hand over an issue of the first Phoenix Reisen cruise brochure (printed in 1974) as it was lost from the company's archives. The reward was widely advertised and received huge media coverage in Germany. Anyone presenting additional copies was rewarded with travel vouchers for EUR 100.

In July 2018, Phoenix Reisen purchased from Holland America the liner MS Prinsendam, starting operations for the company on July 1, 2019 (under the new name " MS Amera ") and officially christened in Bremerhaven on August 16. In 2019 was also acquired the Red Cross Ship "MS Henry Dunant". The former hospital ship started operations for Phoenix Reisen in June 2019 under the name MS Viola .

The ocean-going ships of Phoenix Reisen are currently managed by BSM Cruise Services (part of Schulte Group).

The current Phoenix Reisen river fleet is chartered and includes the following newbuild boats - Amina (2024), Alisa (2023), Antonia (2021), Andrea (2020), Annika (2020), Annabelle (2020), Anna Katharina (2019), Adora (2019), Alena (2018), Asara (2017), Anesha (2015), Amelia (2012), Ariana (2012), Alina (2011).

(Coronavirus crisis) passenger shipping pause 2020-2021

Due to the COVID pandemic, Phoenix Reisen suspended its entire fleet's passenger shipping operations (riverboats and ocean liners) by canceling all voyages between March 15, 2020, and July 2021.

Operations were planned to resume in 2020 September (river cruises) and October (ocean cruises) - ships Amera (Oct 15/Mediterranean), Amadea (Oct 20/Caribbean), Artania (Oct 28/Mediterranean).

Eventually, the company's entire program was canceled through 2021, with currently scheduled first departure dates/by ship July 10 (Artania from Bremerhaven to Norway), August 3 (Amera from Bremerhaven to Denmark-Germany), August 6 (Amadea from Bremerhaven to Norway). Deutschland restarts in 2022 (on April 22).

All Phoenix Reisen River Cruises (Europe, Asia, Egypt) were canceled through June 2021. All affected bookings received 110% refunds transferred as FCC (future cruise credit) with rebooking.

Itinerary of Phoenix Reisen

The current Phoenix Reisen ocean fleet includes the liners:

• MS Amadea (1991) is in the fleet since 2006.
• MS Artania (1984) is in the fleet since 2011.
• MS Amera (1988 / fka MS Prinsendam / purchased from Holland America Line ) is in the fleet since 2019.

MS Deutschland (1998) is chartered during the summer months only. The ship offers roundtrips from Bremerhaven Germany to ports in Norway (Norwegian Fjords, North Cape, Svalbard Archipelago , Spitsbergen Island ), Scandinavia, and Russia ( St Petersburg ), UK, Iceland, and Greenland.

MS Albatros (1973) was under the charter and in the fleet for 16 years (between 2004-2020). In early-October 2020, Phoenix Reisen announced that ends its charter agreement for MS Albatros. As the vessel was sold, it left the Phoenix Reisen fleet and changed ownership - from TSS Albatros GmbH (Germany) to Pickalbatros Hotels & Resorts Egypt (part of PickAlbatros Group). The new shipowner (Pickalbatros) is headquartered in Nasr City (one of Cairo 's districts) and owns and operates two leisure complexes (large aqua parks) plus several resorts and hotels on the Red Sea (in Sharm El Sheikh , Hurghada , and Marsa Alam). Pickalbatros now owns and operates the cruise liner as a hotel ship.

Phoenix Reisen river cruise ships

In 1993, the company expanded its passenger shipping operations by adding cruise tours on European river routes.

The current Phoenix Reisen river fleet includes the following newbuilds - Amina (2024), Alisa (2023), Antonia (2021), Andrea (2020), Annika (2020), Annabelle (2020), Anna Katharina (2019), Adora (2019), Alena (2018), Asara (2017), Anesha (2015), Amelia (2012), Ariana (2012), Alina (2011).

In 2019 was purchased the former hospital ship MS Viola (1995-built and previously named "MS Henry Dunant"). The riverboat is homeported in Bonn Germany and operates itineraries on Rhine and Maas rivers.

The company operates the chartered riverboats in Asia RV Charaidew 2, RV Lan Diep, RV Paukan 2007, RV Rajmahal , Century Sky (China). Chartered riverboats in Europe include MS Aurelia, Amadeus Diamond, Swiss Gloria, MS Magellan, MS Princess, MS Calypso, Rhein Prinzessin, MS Switzerland, MS Mecklenburg, MS Saxonia.

Chartered riverboats in Russia include Alexander Borodin, Dnieper Princess , Sergei Rachmaninov .

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Phoenix Reisen's ship Artania docks at Salalah Port (Oman) with 900+ passengers

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Phoenix Reisen's cruise ship Amera modifies route to avoid hurricane

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Older cruise ships disappear from expedition itineraries due to tightened safety regulations

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VIDEO: Portsmouth International Port releases initial cruise schedule for 2022

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Port Santander Spain to welcome Phoenix Reisen’s ship AMERA

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ex-Phoenix Reisen's cruise ship Albatros sold for scrapping in India

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• Flagship of the Phoenix fleet
• Elegant and exclusive atmosphere
• Sophisticated evening entertainment

Amadea, former Asuka, was rebuilt and completely renovated in 2008 and is the flagship of the fleet of Phoenix Reisen.

With a length of 193 meters and a wide of 25 meters, Amadea can accommodate up to 600 passengers on eight decks. Every cabin of the ship is an outside cabin which offers the possibility to watch the fascinating passing landscape.

Relax in one of the deck chairs or play a game of golf. A shuffleboard, a jogging track, a promenade as well as a seawater pool will also sweeten your time on board.

Relax in the modernly equipped wellness area with panorama windows. Treat yourself to a soothing massage and forget about the rest of the world while spending your time in the steam bath. Afterwards you can while away the evening in one of the seven bars with a good drink. You can also watch a fantastic show in the show salon or watch a movie in the onboard cinema.

The two restaurants offer delicious delicacies of the onboard cuisine. If the weather is fine, you can also dine in the fresh air.

Experience a unique cruise and unforgettable moments aboard MS Amadea!

Deck plan - Amadea

• About 16.50 - 18.00 sqm
• 2 portholes (not to open)
• 1 single bed and 1 sofa bed
• Bathroom with shower, WC
• 2 double wardrobes
• mirrored cabinet with several drawers
• side table with chair
• internet access
• Adjustable air-conditioning

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• 30 Individual arrival
• 25 Balcony cabin
• 27 Outside cabin
• 1 - East Asia
• 1 - Indian Ocean
• 1 - South East Asia
• 3 Baltic Sea
• 1 Canary Islands
• 1 Mexican Riviera
• 1 Middle America
• 1 North Pacific
• 2 North Sea
• 6 Northern countries
• 1 - Iceland
• 3 - Suez Canal passage
• 1 Round-the-world
• 4 Transatlantic
• 3 Western Europe
• 2 less than 6 days
• 1 6 - 9 days
• 6 10 - 15 days
• 21 longer than 15 days
• 25 more than CHF 5,000
• 14 CHF 3,000 - CHF 4,999
• 5 CHF 2,000 - CHF 2,999
• 2 CHF 1,000 - CHF 1,999
• 2 CHF 500 - CHF 999
• 30 Phoenix Reisen
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• 40 AIDAcosma
• 63 AIDAdiva
• 50 AIDAluna
• 98 AIDAnova
• 81 AIDAperla
• 97 AIDAprima
• 62 AIDAstella
• 31 Allure of the Seas
• 43 Anthem of the Seas
• 48 Brilliance of the Seas
• 59 Caribbean Princess
• 4 Carnival Breeze
• 15 Carnival Celebration
• 12 Carnival Conquest
• 8 Carnival Dream
• 13 Carnival Elation
• 6 Carnival Firenze
• 14 Carnival Freedom
• 13 Carnival Glory
• 11 Carnival Horizon
• 2 Carnival Jubilee
• 29 Carnival Legend
• 9 Carnival Liberty
• 27 Carnival Luminosa
• 23 Carnival Magic
• 46 Carnival Miracle
• 7 Carnival Panorama
• 15 Carnival Paradise
• 12 Carnival Pride
• 7 Carnival Radiance
• 25 Carnival Spirit
• 29 Carnival Splendor
• 20 Carnival Sunrise
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• 7 Carnival Valor
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• 18 Carnival Vista
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• 17 Costa Smeralda
• 13 Costa Toscana
• 108 Crown Princess
• 82 Diamond Princess
• 35 Discovery Princess
• 36 Disney Dream
• 18 Disney Fantasy
• 29 Disney Magic
• 3 Disney Treasure
• 9 Disney Wish
• 36 Disney Wonder
• 39 Emerald Azzurra
• 44 Emerald Princess
• 48 Emerald Sakara
• 55 Enchanted Princess
• 16 Enchantment of the Seas
• 102 EXPLORA I
• 73 EXPLORA II
• 48 Explorer of the Seas
• 33 Freedom of the Seas
• 49 Grand Princess
• 30 Grandeur of the Seas
• 43 HANSEATIC inspiration
• 51 HANSEATIC nature
• 54 HANSEATIC spirit
• 12 Harmony of the Seas
• 3 Havila Capella
• 3 Havila Castor
• 3 Havila Polaris
• 4 Havila Pollux
• 7 Icon of the Seas
• 38 Independence of the Seas
• 67 Insignia
• 60 Island Princess
• 51 Jewel of the Seas
• 49 Koningsdam
• 33 L'Austral
• 30 Le Bellot
• 31 Le Boréal
• 31 Le Bougainville
• 33 Le Champlain
• 28 Le Commandant Charcot
• 32 Le Dumont d'Urville
• 20 Le Jacques Cartier
• 30 Le Lapérouse
• 32 Le Lyrial
• 9 Le Ponant
• 30 Le Soléal
• 25 Liberty of the Seas
• 70 Majestic Princess
• 18 Mardi Gras
• 6 Mariner of the Seas
• 49 Mein Schiff 1
• 47 Mein Schiff 2
• 47 Mein Schiff 3
• 62 Mein Schiff 4
• 97 Mein Schiff 5
• 73 Mein Schiff 6
• 72 Mein Schiff 7
• 37 Mein Schiff Relax
• 17 MS Deutschland
• 61 MS EUROPA
• 63 MS EUROPA 2
• 41 MS Hamburg
• 12 MSC Armonia
• 16 MSC Bellissima
• 30 MSC Divina
• 53 MSC Euribia
• 30 MSC Fantasia
• 51 MSC Grandiosa
• 17 MSC Lirica
• 50 MSC Magnifica
• 20 MSC Meraviglia
• 36 MSC Musica
• 39 MSC Opera
• 45 MSC Orchestra
• 100 MSC Poesia
• 42 MSC Preziosa
• 20 MSC Seascape
• 24 MSC Seashore
• 48 MSC Seaside
• 30 MSC Seaview
• 29 MSC Sinfonia
• 16 MSC Splendida
• 89 MSC Virtuosa
• 4 MSC World America
• 14 MSC World Europa
• 12 Navigator of the Seas
• 67 Nieuw Amsterdam
• 101 Nieuw Statendam
• 11 Norwegian Aqua
• 15 Norwegian Bliss
• 26 Norwegian Breakaway
• 49 Norwegian Dawn
• 13 Norwegian Encore
• 18 Norwegian Epic
• 35 Norwegian Escape
• 23 Norwegian Gem
• 24 Norwegian Getaway
• 49 Norwegian Jade
• 24 Norwegian Jewel
• 31 Norwegian Joy
• 35 Norwegian Pearl
• 28 Norwegian Prima
• 45 Norwegian Sky
• 24 Norwegian Spirit
• 39 Norwegian Star
• 41 Norwegian Sun
• 28 Norwegian Viva
• 22 Oasis of the Seas
• 22 Odyssey of the Seas
• 76 Oosterdam
• 37 Ovation of the Seas
• 16 Paul Gauguin
• 2 Pride of America
• 36 Quantum of the Seas
• 145 Queen Anne
• 92 Queen Elizabeth
• 179 Queen Mary 2
• 193 Queen Victoria
• 19 Radiance of the Seas
• 40 Regal Princess
• 25 Rhapsody of the Seas
• 100 Rotterdam
• 33 Royal Clipper
• 49 Royal Princess
• 29 Ruby Princess
• 24 Sapphire Princess
• 41 Scenic Eclipse
• 30 Scenic Eclipse II
• 27 Sea Cloud
• 27 Sea Cloud II
• 51 Sea Cloud Spirit
• 96 Seabourn Encore
• 10 Seabourn Odyssey
• 100 Seabourn Ovation
• 25 Seabourn Pursuit
• 48 Seabourn Quest
• 74 Seabourn Sojourn
• 48 Seabourn Venture
• 17 Serenade of the Seas
• 37 Seven Seas Explorer
• 57 Seven Seas Grandeur
• 59 Seven Seas Mariner
• 57 Seven Seas Navigator
• 62 Seven Seas Splendor
• 46 Seven Seas Voyager
• 45 Silver Cloud
• 56 Silver Dawn
• 34 Silver Endeavour
• 49 Silver Moon
• 57 Silver Muse
• 39 Silver Nova
• 10 Silver Origin
• 65 Silver Ray
• 53 Silver Shadow
• 57 Silver Spirit
• 57 Silver Whisper
• 40 Silver Wind
• 63 Sky Princess
• 37 Spectrum of the Seas
• 30 Star Clipper
• 33 Star Flyer
• 5 Star of the Seas
• 24 Star Princess
• 70 Sun Princess
• 18 Symphony of the Seas
• 9 Utopia of the Seas
• 47 Vasco da Gama
• 22 Vision of the Seas
• 31 Volendam
• 57 Voyager of the Seas
• 44 Westerdam
• 13 Wonder of the Seas
• 70 Zuiderdam
• 30 501 - 1.500 number of passengers

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Round-the-world Cruise - from Bremerhaven - 90010

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Transportation to Pitcairn Island

Saga Holidays big cruise ship Saga Rose dwarfs the small Pitcairn longboat O'Leary lying alongside the ship deck during the vessel's call at Pitcairn Island in 1998

Airline mileage from Pitcairn to –

Anchorage, Alaska, from Pitcairn Island.               6,042.68 miles

Auckland, New Zealand from Pitcairn Island.       3,444 miles

Bangkok, Thailand, from Pitcairn Island.                9192.15 miles

Beijing, China, from Pitcairn Island.                        8,595.55 miles

Bergen, Norway, from Pitcairn Island.                   9,132.25 miles

Berlin, Germany, from Pitcairn Island.                   9,663.10 miles

Cairo, Egypt, from Pitcairn Island                            11,135.87 miles

Capetown, South Africa, from Pitcairn Island.      7,863.64 miles

Ducie Island, from Pitcairn Island.                          223.52 miles

Easter Island, from Pitcairn Island.                         1,196,05 miles

Galapagos Islands, from Pitcairn Island.                2,977.77 miles

Hawaii, from Pitcairn Island.                                    3,615.93 miles

Houston, Texas, from Pitcairn Island.                     4,337.12 miles

Jakarta, Indonesia, from Pitcairn Island.                8,176.03 miles

Karachi, Pakistan, from Pitcairn Island.                  11,486.40 miles

London, England, from Pitcairn Island.                  9,154.48 miles

Los Angeles, California, from Pitcairn Island.        4,095.54 miles

Manila, The Philippines, from Pitcairn Island.       7,923.47 miles

Mexico City, Mexico, from Pitcairn Island.            3,612.46 miles

Moscow, Russia, from Pitcairn Island.                    10,168.05 miles    

Mumbai, India, from Pitcairn Island.                      11,041.62 miles

New York City, New York, from Pitcairn Island.    5,694.72 miles

Norfolk Island, from Pitcairn Island.                       3,903.45 miles

Panama, from Pitcairn Island.                                  3,932.62 miles

San Francisco, California, from Pitcairn Island.     4,316 miles

Santiago, Chile, from Pitcairn Island                       3,503.24 miles

Sao Paulo, Brazil, from Pitcairn Island.                   5,077.59 miles

Seattle, Washington, from Pitcairn Island.            4,993.09 miles

Seoul, Korea, from Pitcairn Island.                          8008.10 miles             

Shanghai, China, from Pitcairn Island.                    8,222.94 miles

Sydney, Australia, from Pitcairn Island.                 4,785.90 miles

Tahiti, from Pitcairn Island.                                      1,437 miles

Tel Aviv, Israel, from Pitcairn Island.                       11,293.32 miles

Tokyo, Japan, from Pitcairn Island.                         7,294.06 miles

Wellington, New Zealand, from Pitcairn Island.   3,441.33 miles

There is no air service to Pitcairn Island. The closest one can get to Pitcairn by air is an airstrip on the island of Mangareva in the Gambier Islands group, which is located some 900 miles southeast of Tahiti and more than 300 miles from Pitcairn.

In the mid-to-late 1900s, about the only way one could get to Pitcairn Island, save by private boat or yacht, was to find a commercial ship from either Wellington or Auckland in New Zealand whose captain was willing to drop his passenger off at Pitcairn Island. For several decades the personnel of the Pitcairn Commissioner's office in Auckland were most helpful in finding such shipping for those desiring to visit the Island.

Not long after the 21st century began, a ship of the Stoney Creek Shipping Company (of New Zealand) began ferrying people on an irregular basis from the airstrip at Mangareva to Pitcairn. Before the end of the first decade of the new century at least one other vessel was making irregular passenger voyages to the Island.

Today, there is a regularly scheduled shipping service to Pitcairn from the airstrip at Mangareva. The passenger-cargo ship Claymore II originates a schedule each quarter that begins in the vessel's home port of Tauranga, New Zealand and voyages to Pitcairn Island with both passengers and cargo for the Island. Then through the quarter Claymore II voyages back and forth from Pitcairn to Mangareva, picking up passengers at Mangareva for Pitcairn. At the end of the quarter Claymore II travels back to New Zealand to receive new cargo for Pitcairn, and then begins its quarterly voyaging schedule again.

Here is the passenger ship service schedule to Pitcairn Island.

Disclaimer: MV Claymore II - At time of publication these schedules are correct. However, they are subject to change so please contact Pitcairn Island Tourism before making bookings.

An additional travel service, Pitcairn Travel, offers voyages to the Island. The current schedule of this service may be seen at www.pitcairntravel.pn.

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In addition, many people visit Pitcairn Island, usually for a few hours rather than for days or weeks, by way of a number of large cruise ships that call at the Island during what is known locally as "cruise ship season."

Here is a listing of cruise ships that are scheduled to call at Pitcairn Island in the future:

Updated: January 12, 2017

February 3, 2017 Passengers: 1,260 Crew: 537 Length: 756 feet – 230 meters Tonnage: 44,348 GRT Launched: 1984 Phoenix Reasin Cruises

MV Queen Victoria

February 23, 2017 Passengers: 2014 Crew: 900 Length: 964.5 feet – 294 meters Tonnage: 90,000 GRT Launched: 2007 Cunard Line Cruises

MV Costa Luminosa

February 23, 2017 Passengers: 2,260 Crew: 1,100 Length: 958 feet – 292 meters Tonnage: 92,700 GRT Launched: 2008 Costa Cruises

MS Le Boreal

November 3,4, 2017 Passengers: 264 Crew: 110 Length: 466 feet – 142.1 meters Tonnage: 10,944 GRT Launched: 2010 Ponant Cruises

MV Caledonian Sky

November 26, 2017 Passengers: 114 Crew: 70 Length: 90.6 meters Tonnage: 4,200 Launched: 1991 Zegrahm Expeditions

MV AIDAcara

December 3, 2017 Passengers: 1,230 Crew: 360 Length: 634.2 feet – 193.3 meters Tonnage: 38,531 Launched: 1996 AIDA Cruises

MV Silver Explorer

October 21, 2018 Passengers: 130 Crew: 117 Length 354 feet – 108 meters Tonnage: 6,130 GRT Launched: 1989 Silver Sea Cruises

December 4, 2018 Passengers: 164 Crew: 100 Length: 365 feet – 111.51 meters Tonnage: 6,752 GRT Launched: 1990 Hapag Lloyd Cruises

MS Aranui 5

January 14, 2019 Passengers: 256 Crew: 103 Decks: 8 Launched: 2005

January 17, 2019 Passengers: 408 Crew: 275 Length: 651 feet – 198.6 meters Tonnage: 28,890 GRT Launched: 1999 Hapag Lloyd Cruises

MS Albatros

January 24, 2019 Passengers: 812 Crew: 537 Length: 674 feet – 205.4 meters Tonnage: 28,518 GRT Launched: 1973 Phoenix Reasin Cruises

MS Amsterdam

February 13, 2019 Passengers: 1,380 Crew: 647 Length: 777 .ft - 237 meters Tonnage: 62,735 GRT Launched: 2000 Holland America Line

MV Crystal Symphony

February 27, 2019 Passengers: 922 Crew: 545 Length: 781 feet – 232 meters Tonnage: 51,044 GRT Launched: 1995 Crystal Cruises

March 10, 2019 Passengers: 1,252 Crew: 780 Length: 782 feet – 238 meters Tonnage: 66,000 GRT Launched: 2010 Oceanic Cruises

MS Island Sky

April 10, 2019 Passengers: 118 Crew: 70 Length: 90.6 meters Tonnage: 4,200 GRT Launched: 1992 Noble Caledonia Expeditions

MS Paul Gauguin

June 30, 2019 Passengers: 332 Crew: 215 Length: 504 .ft - 153 meters Tonnage: 19,200 GRT Launched: 1997 Paul Gauguin Cruises

MV Sea Princess

August 15, 2019 Passengers: 1,950 Crew: 900 Length: 856 feet – 261 meters Tonnage: 77,499 Launched: 1998 Princess Cruises

MV MSC Magnifica

February 24, 2020 Passengers: 2,550 Crew: 1,027 Length: 964 .ft - 293.8 meters Tonnage: 95,128 GRT Launched: 2009 MSC Cruises

April 1, 2020 Passengers: 1,260 Crew: 537 Length: 756 feet – 230 meters Tonnage: 44,348 GRT Launched: 1984 Phoenix Reasin Cruises

MV Seven Seas Navigator

April 15, 2020 Passengers: 490 Crew: 340 Length: 560 .ft - 170 meters Tonnage: 28,550 GRT Launched: 1991 Regent Seven Seas Cruises

The Ships That Call at Pitcairn

With each vessel that calls at Pitcairn Island, whether it be a huge, multi-decked “ro-ro” (roll-on, roll-off) ship carrying hundreds of automobiles, a small sailing yacht, or a thousand-passenger cruise ship, there is always interest, even excitement among the Pitcairn people about it – a visitor has come!  And the questions begin: “What port or country is this ship coming from?” “What is its cargo?” “Who is the captain or skipper?” “What place is she bound for?” “Is there a chance we can offer island crafts and products for sale on board the ship?” “Will the captain allow his passengers to come ashore for an island visit?” “Are there surplus products for sale on board the ship?” “Is this the first of a number of calls the ship will be making at Pitcairn, or is this a ‘one-time-only’ call?” . . . the questions are many and the answer to each one is important to the survival of Pitcairn Island.

Oceania Cruises’ 66,000-ton, 238-metre-long cruise ship MS Marina , calls at Pitcairn Island on this date with about 1,200 passengers and a crew of 780.  Pitcairn’s newsletter   Pitcairn Miscellany reports on the ship’s visit:  “The weather was not ideal for boarding (the ship from the Pitcairn longboats), but after some skillful positioning, both longboat   and cruise ship came together to allow embarkation.  All but a few Pitcairners stayed ashore, as most boarded the Marina.  Along with baskets of curios for sale, and freshly caught fish requested from the Marina all was successfully transferred onboard.  After a few hours on board, having set up a craft market, and having entertained the guests, it was time to say goodbye to new and old friends and head home.  Any thanks to the Marina for another wonderful visit.”

With just two days notification of its intention to call at the Island, the Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’, United Kingdom-based, 28,613-ton cruise ship Black Watch showed hers sleek lines off Bounty Bay on this day.  “With over 500 passengers (primarily British) they cruised up to Pitcairn and kindly invited us on board,” reports the Island newsletter   Pitcairn Miscellany.  “Thirty community members took up the invitation to come on   board, and set up a local craft market for the cruise ship passengers.  We boarded at 4 p.m., on a day when the ocean was beautifully calm.  By 5 p.m., we were set up and ready for the passengers, who were patiently waiting for the craft market to open. Following some brisk trading, and getting to know each other, we packed up at 6:30 p.m., and departed (the ship) by 7 p.m.  Though it is fairly unusual to have an un-scheduled cruise ship arrive at Pitcairn, we always welcome such visits. We quickly prepare and provide a Pitcairn welcome experience that is both positive and memorable for all.”

February 17

The 980-ton French Naval Patrol Vessel Arago (P675) , Captain Benoit Renie, from Tahiti, begins a two-day friendship visit with the Pitcairn people on this date.  The two- day visit featured a co-hosted, evening barbecue on the first night, ad a fish fry meal with the Pitcairn community before the departure of the ship on the second night.

Claymore II , Pitcairn’s scheduled passenger-cargo ship calls on this date.

Calling at the Island on this date, Pitcairn’s scheduled passenger-cargo ship Claymore II brings visitors and quarterly supplies to Pitcairn from New Zealand.

The 62-foot sailing catamaran  Elcie arrives at the Island on this date.

Making its final rotation arrival, Pitcairn’s scheduled passenger-cargo ship Claymore II arrives at the Island on this day.

The 13-metre French sailing vessel Kenavo arrives at Pitcairn Island on this date.

The 10-metre, French sailing vessel Te Reva Tua calls at Pitcairn Island on this date.

The Crystal Cruises 781-foot, 51,044-ton cruise ship Crystal Symphony of Bahamas registry,   makes a scheduled call at Pitcairn Island.  The Island’s newsletter Pitcairn    Miscellany reports:  “At 9 a.m., Tuesday the Crystal Symphony arrived.  As the seas at Bounty Bay were rough, we boarded (the ship) at Point Christian.  Passenger numbers (on the ship) were half capacity.  Following a lecture by Community member Melva Evans, passengers were keen to meet us all and buy some souvenirs.  We were also kindly invited to lunch.  We had provided the ship with some welcome fresh fruit and fish, while also purchasing items from the ship.  At 2:30 p.m., after a great day, our (selling) tables packed up, we sang to the passengers before bidding them farewell as we headed home to Bounty Bay.”

The Netherlands flagged, 80-foot, steel-hull, motor sailing vessel Vanilla arrives off Bounty Bay, Pitcairn Island on this day.

Three sailing vessels arrive at Pitcairn Island on March 31, the 15-metre, Netherlands-   flagged sailing vessel Sweet Chariot , the 20.79-metre yacht Seven Seas , and the 23-foot,   United Kingdom-flagged sailing yacht Rebel.  “All enjoyed the opportunity to meet with the community and view our beautiful island,” reports the monthly island newsletter The Pitcairn Miscellany.

Sailing yacht Kyory calls at Pitcairn Island.

The yacht Wallis from the east calls at the Island.

British Virgin Islands flagged sailing yacht Daedalus Adventure drops anchor off Bounty Bay at Pitcairn Island.

French sailing yacht Shaitanne arrives at Pitcairn Island.

Two days after the Pitcairn islanders celebrate “ANZAC Day” on the 25th, they welcome the 11.32- metre  French, steel hull sloop Brindacier   to the Island.

The sailing yacht Imagination calls at Pitcairn Island.

Sailing yacht Serenity arrives at the Island on this day.

In damp, rainy weather, the ship Claymore II arrives at Pitcairn Island with nine visitors and tons of supplies for the Island.

Two sailing yachts, the Begonia and the Nemo , from Easter Island, arrive at Pitcairn Island on this day, bringing visitors who go ashore who were keen to stretch their legs with walking about on the Island.

Passenger-supply ship Claymore II arrives at Pitcairn Island from Mangareva, Gambier Islands, with visitors.

Pitcairn’s scheduled passenger-supply ship Claymore II , from Mangareva, Gambier Islands,  arrives at the Island with several visitors on board.  The ship departs Pitcairn Island for Mangareva early in June.

The 12-metre French sailing ship John ‘Enfer calls at Pitcairn Island with several visitors.

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The Swiss sailing yacht Kyory , after having traveled the seas since 2013, calls at Pitcairn skippered by Franz Lang and his daughter Sandra.

Ship Claymore II departs Pitcairn Island, bound for New Zealand.

Russian sailing yacht Lady Mary “with a lovely Russian family on-board,” arrives on Pitcairn Island.

Sailing yacht Astrid with two Swedish men on board, arrives at Pitcairn Island.

The 152-foot schooner Windrose departs Pitcairn Island with Mrs. Nicola Hebb, the Administrator for Pitcairn Island on board.

The Russian yacht Le Grand Jack En Liberte calls at Pitcairn Island.

The three-masted sail training barque Picton Castle , that voyages around the world, calls at Pitcairn Island on this day with dozens of trainees on board. The ship’s company spends some eight days on the Island.

Princess Cruises’ cruise ship  Sea Princess , 77,499 tons, 856 feet in length, passenger capacity of 1,950 and crew of 900,   from the west, sails around Pitcairn Island, allowing the islanders to come on board to sell their crafts and curios, before departing for Rapa Nui. 

Phoenix Cruises’ cruise ship  Artania , 44,348 tons, eight-decks, and 230 feet-in-length calls at Pitcairn Island to enjoy the hospitality of the islanders.

French 15-meter sailing vessel  Parenthese  calls at Pitcairn Island on this date.

February 16

Stoney Creek Shipping Company’s passenger-cargo ship  Claymore II , 514 tons, 160-foot, five-decks, calls at Pitcairn from Mangareva in the Gambier Islands.

February 23

Passenger-cargo ship  Claymore II , calls at Pitcairn Island from Mangareva in the Gambier Islands. Carnival Corporation’s cruise ship  Queen Victoria , 90,049 tons, 16-decks, 964 length, 2,081-passenger capacity, calls at Pitcairn Island on this date.

February 27

French 12-meter sailing vessel  Funambule  calls at Pitcairn Island on this date.

Peace Boat’s cruise ship  Ocean Dream,  ex- Tropicale,  ex- Costa Tropicale , ex- Pacific Star , 36,674 tons, 671-feet in length, 1,422-passenger, 550 crew capacity, cruises by Pitcairn Island, bound for French Polynesia in the west.

Australian 11.4-meter sailing vessel  Kraken , calls at Pitcairn Island from Mangareva in the Gambier Islands, bound for Chile. Passenger-cargo ship  Claymore II  departs Pitcairn Island, bound for New Zealand via Mangareva in the Gambier Islands.

Three sailing vessels lie at anchor off Pitcairn Island on this date:  the 13-meter German vessel,  Blue Lilly , the 11.4-meter Belgium vessel  Masquenada , and the 13.6-meter French vessel  Yao .  All three boats arrived at Pitcairn from Rapa Nui, and are bound for Mangareva in the Gambier Islands, after their visit at Pitcairn.

The 16.5-meter American sailing vessel  Gershan 2 , acting as the escort vessel of the Polynesian Sailing Society’s double-hulled sailing canoe  Hokule’a , arrives at Pitcairn Island on this date from Rapa Nui, to await the arrival of  Hokule’a.   After her visit at Pitcairn,  Gershan 2 , will sail for Tahiti.

French 12.4-meter sailing vessel  Aldebaran  approaches Pitcairn Island late in the afternoon of April 30.  The boat, which is sailing from the Galapagos Islands to Mangareva in the Gambier Islands, has four people on board who visit on Pitcairn throughout the day of May 1.  Of Pitcairn Island shipping in April, the  Pitcairn Miscellany  newspaper writes: “It really has been some time since we had no shipping activity to report for the month.  Well, here we are.  There was no vessels either stopping or passing by us (that we could see) in April.  No, that is not quite accurate.  Sailing vessel “ Aldebaran ” approached the island late in the afternoon of the 30th; but, due to the late hour and darkness falling on the harbor at Bounty Bay, officials decided to leave clearance until the morning. . . .”

French 12.4-meter sailing vessel  Aldebaran  clears customs and her passengers land on Pitcairn Island on this day.

Australian sailing vessel  Leomar , from Rapa Nui, bound for French Polynesia, with a crew of two, visits Pitcairn Island.

United Kingdom sailing vessel  Duplicat , with three persons on board visits Pitcairn Island on this day.  Sailing to Pitcairn from Panama,  Duplicat  is bound for Mangareva in the Gambier Islands.

German registered sailing vessel  Argen  arrives off Pitcairn Island on May 5, but lands its four passengers on the Island on the sixth.   Argen  has arrived at Pitcairn from Rapa Nui, and she is bound for Mangareva in the Gambier Islands.

Israel-registered 82-foot carbon high performance sailing catamaran  Two Oceans  calls at Pitcairn Island from Rapa Nui with three passengers on this day.  When she sailed from Pitcairn,  Two Oceans  was bound for the Gambier Islands.

The Australian 163.97-foot/49.97-meter motor yacht  Plan B  calls at Pitcairn Island from the Gambier Islands with 26 passengers on board, all of whom visit on the Island.   Plan B  returns to Mangareva in the Gambier Islands following her Pitcairn Island visit.

French 10.3-meter sailing vessel  Nandi  with a single person on board calls at Pitcairn Island on this day.  Arriving at Pitcairn from Mangareva in the Gambier Islands, the skipper plans to return to the Gambier Islands following his Pitcairn visit.

Norwegian 12.4-meter sailing vessel  Explorer  arrives off Pitcairn Island on May 12, and lands its five passengers on the Island on May 13.  Calling at Pitcairn from Rapa Nui,  Explorer  is bound for Mangareva in the Gambier Islands.

Australian 14.4-meter sailing vessel  Corazon  arrives at Pitcairn Island on this day from Rapa Nui with one person on board.  When she departs Pitcairn,  Corazon  is bound for Mangareva in the Gambier Islands.

Passenger-cargo ship  Claymore II  brings supplies and two passengers to Pitcairn Island from New Zealand via Mangareva in the Gambier Islands.  The ship departs Pitcairn on May 25 for Mangareva.

Although she didn’t stop, Mearsk Line’s 35,835-ton cargo ship  Mearsk Braini,  which was in sight of Pitcairn, called greetings to the Pitcairners on the VHF radio, as she was traveling north from New Zealand.

Sailing vessel  Ellare , from Vancouver, Canada, calls at Pitcairn Island via the Galapagos Islands.  She is bound for Tahiti, with three persons on board.

On an unknown day in this month, Stoney Creek Shipping’s cargo-passenger ship  Claymore II , calls at Pitcairn with contract workers and tons of materials from which a new store will be built on the Island.  Also aboard the ship were two travelers who were stranded in Scotland after a British Airways IT glitch had caused them to miss sailing on  Claymore II  earlier.

Nippon Yusen Kaisha’s 50,142-ton cruise ship Asuka II (ex- Crystal Hamony ), with a 960-passenger, 545-crew capacity, calls at Pitcairn, but only “until a few boxes of provisions could be exchanged before steaming on her way.  The lack of selling-trading opportunity as this ship sails away is a significant economic loss to the Island:  “Under conditions that, for us, would have been thought to be ‘a piece of cake,’ the Asuka II’s’ master, here on his first voyage to Pitcairn, considered the conditions too dangerous,” reports the Pitcairn Miscellany newspaper.  “Consequently . . . the disappointment on our part was palpable. For a community whose place on the planet is the very definition of remoteness, losing the visit of a cruise ship hurts in more ways than one.  We love to see and meet new faces.  For us, going out to a cruise ship is like a trip to another city for everyone else.  And being people of the sea, we love ships.  Some of our people know much about the calling ships as shipbuilders themselves.  We love looking at and touching ships!  But, most significantly, a good portion of each family’s annual income sails away with every vessel that cancels a stop.  In a number of ways, remote living implies a necessity of taking risks, risks that we willingly accept.  For the most part, we come out ‘way ahead of the game.  But there are times when we roll the dice, and lose, as we did on January 4th.  It’s a gamble that we hate to lose, though, once arriving safely back at shore, we can always say that we beat Captain Nemo again.  And that’s a win!”

Oceania Cruises’ cruise ship Marina , 66,000 tons, with 1,252 passenger and 780 crew capacity, calls at Pitcairn Island on one of her twice yearly visits.  “ Marina is one of our favorite visitors,” reports an islander.  “Some might think us odd, as we always look forward to a burger from the grill on the ship’s Lido Deck each time she visits.  Well, hey, we don’t have fast food joints on Pitcairn, after all!”

Silversea Cruises’ cruise ship Silver Whisper , 28,258 tons, with a 382-passenger, 302-crew capacity, calls at Pitcairn Island “in conditions that allowed 90 of the ship’s passengers to land on the Island.  Silver Whisper calls just two days after the Pitcairn islanders celebrated the 227th anniversary of the mutiny on H.M.S. Bounty , the event that ultimately brought Pitcairn Island to fame.  Each January 23, except when it falls on their Saturday Sabbath day of worship, or a storm forbids, the Pitcairners celebrate “Bounty Day,” marking the January day in 1790 when it is believed the ship Bounty was burned in Bounty Bay.  One of the highlights of the holiday is the burning of a small replica of the Bounty just off The Landing at the Island. Commenting on the modern contrast to the conditions that surrounded the Bounty mutineers’ settlement of Pitcairn in 1790, the Pitcairn Miscellany newspaper notes: “Whereas the Bounty settlers may have lived in fear of discovery, today we find ourselves in an entirely different predicament, for our very survival depends on being re-discovered by new settlers.  The majority of our people have moved away, preferring to live in that dog-eat-dog hostile world ‘outside.’  They moan about being homesick for Pitcairn, but few make the effort to come back even for a visit.  And so in a new era, we look to ‘outsiders’ to come and build up the Pitcairn population.  In order for us to continue, we need people to come and live here, or in short order the saga that began 227 years ago with the Bounty mutiny in 1789, will be finally, and assuredly, over.  Thinking of moving?  Check this out: http://www.immigration.gov.pn

February 15

Norwegian sail-training ship Sorlandet , 499 tons, calls with 14 students, seven teachers, and 20 crew members on board.  During her three-day visit to Pitcairn, Sorlandet’s complement puts on a concert in the Square.  The program is filled with poetry, music, a parody of life on board the ship, action songs, and lessons in the Norwegian language.  To reciprocate, the Island’s police officer, Terry, and his wife, May, perform Maori songs, and May demonstrates poi twirling.  The evening closes with the community singing the old favorite, “In the Sweet By and By.”

February 18

Passenger-cargo ship Claymore II arrives from Mangareva, Gambier Islands, with 19 visitors to Pitcairn.  The vessel departs Pitcairn on February 21, taking 11 visitors from the Island.

February 21

Sailing vessel Let’s Go calls, spending an adventure-filled day on Pitcairn Island.

February 25

Passenger-cargo ship Claymore II calls, from Mangareva.  She departs Pitcairn on February 28.

February 28

Sailing yacht Rangiroa calls at Pitcairn Island with a two-member crew.  She sails from the Island on February 29. Sailing yacht Yum Yum calls at the Island with a crew of two.  On February 29, Yum Yum departs Pitcairn for French Polynesia.

Sailing yacht Hildegard Hansen ,with a single sailor aboard, calls at Pitcairn Island for a three- day visit, before departing for an undisclosed destination. Passenger-cargo ship Claymore II arrives at Pitcairn from Mangareva, Gambier Islands, with four visitors aboard.  She departs for Ile de Gambier on March 6, taking six visitors from the Island.

Phoenix Reisen’s cruise ship Albatross (ex- Royal Viking Sea , ex- Royal Odyssey , ex- Norwegian Star , and ex- Crown ), 28,518 tons, calls at Pitcairn Island.  During the transfer of islander carvings that were to slated to be sold on the ship, a box of Len Brown’s skillfully carved turtles was knocked into the sea.  Later, after the selling of other crafts on the ship, Pitcairners Andrew, Brenda, and Shawn Christian, and David Brown, swim to the place in the ocean where the turtles are spotted and still floating, and retrieve them.

Sailing yacht Sparrow arrives at Pitcairn Island with a crew of three.  She departs the Island later on the same day of her arrival. Sailing yacht Karma Waters calls at the island with two crew members aboard.  Karma Waters departs Pitcairn on March 24.

(A yacht with two French nationals arrives at Pitcairn Island on Friday, April 8, and make radio contact with the Island.  The yacht’s crew decides not to land because of the landing fee costs; however, it anchors offshore overnight.  On April 9 the two crew members swim ashore without anyone knowing.  They are seen by islanders and spoken to; however, they leave the island and swim back to their yacht without being processed by immigration.  The yacht is found to be named L’Envol and the crew from France and Estonia.

Oceania Cruises’ 66,000-ton, 782-foot long cruise ship Marina calls at Pitcairn Island on the second of her twice-yearly visits between South America and countries of the South Pacific.  This is her last voyage in the southern hemisphere for the next two years, during which time she will be cruising the northern routes and the Caribbean.

The sailing yacht Zenon , from Mangareva, bound for Mangareva, Gambier Islands, with a crew of three, calls at Pitcairn Island for a three-day visit. The yacht Gex , from Mangareva, bound for Mangareva, calls with a crew of four aboard.  On board Zenon and Gex are a physician and a dentist, both of whom graciously give of their time to check teeth and provide medical assistance during their visit.

Sailing yacht Karma , from Easter Island, bound for Mangareva, calls at the Island with a single crew member on board.

Passenger-cargo ship Claymore II , from Mangareva, arrives at Pitcairn Island with 11 passengers on board.  When the ship departs Pitcairn for Mangareva on May 29, there are 15 passengers on board who have visited the Island.

Sailing yacht Nerthus , from the Galapagos Islands with a crew of three calls at Pitcairn Island.  The yacht departs Pitcairn on May 23, for Mangareva.

Passenger-cargo ship Claymore II , from Mangareva, bound for Ile de Gambier, brings four visitors to the Island.  On May 29, she takes eight visitors to Mangareva.

Sailing yacht Altair , from the east, bound for New Zealand.   Unable to anchor in Bounty Bay, the yacht anchors off Water Valley, and then after a brief visit ashore, sails to the west in the evening of May 31.

Passenger-cargo ship Claymore II , from Mangareva, Ile de Gambier, calls at the Island with 13 visitors, including Pitcairn Governor Jonathan Sinclair.  Also arriving on the ship are Pitcairn’s acting Administrator, the Pitcairn Islands Attorney General, the Island school teacher, and a handful of locals who had been away to Tahiti for medical reasons.  The ship departs with seven passengers on board on June 5, bound for New Zealand with a stop at Ile de Gambier on the way.

At 11 p.m., on this date, two Pitcairn Island longboats, Moss and O’Leary (also known as Tub ), put out from the Island in an emergency evacuation of a seriously-ill Pitcairner, Brian Young. The Pitcairners are taking him to the closest airstrip at Mangareva, some 300 miles from Pitcairn, from which point he be airlifted to the hospital in Tahiti.  Though the aluminum Pitcairn longboats are sturdy craft, they are not built for making 300-plus-mile runs in the open sea.  Pitcairner Dave Brown describes part of the emergency voyage to Mangareva: “As the miles clocked down, the watches were changed every hour, and the two boats stayed on course for Gambier, some 200 miles away.  The wind blew hard from astern, 30-plus knots all day Friday; and as night came on, we still had about 100 miles to go.  At 0300z, I listened to the Pac Sea Net.  The world of ham radio was looking for us.  We had made worldwide news. “Through the night, swells from astern kept the boats going at a speed of 9.5-plus knots.  The crews were getting tired from lack of sleep; but the boats kept going.  The wind eased to about 15 knots and shifted to the North.  I took the tiller from Jay (Warren) just after 4 a.m., on Saturday morning.  As the windy, wet morning broke, the Gambier Islands were visible, dead ahead.  I called out ‘land ho,’ and everyone got up to see the islands.  As we approached Mangareva, Tihotu called on the VHF, letting us know that the plane had arrived at 6 a.m., and was waiting for us on the Mangareva airstrip.  “An official water taxi met us to take Brian and Kari (Brian’s wife) from Tub to the airport.  Passports had to be checked, so we followed the taxi back to the wharf at Rikitea, where we tied up Moss , thirty-four hours after leaving Pitcairn.  We all got on board Tub and headed across the lagoon to the airport, with Yves guiding the boat through the coral shoals.  On arriving, photos were made of the Pitcairn team, the medevac pilot, and the doctor.  We said our Goodbyes and Thank Yous.  Then the plane left for Tahiti, four hours away.  Our job was done;  now the new job was to get ourselves home.” While the Pitcairn emergency evacuation team was on Mangareva, they twice visited the grave of Pitcairner Terry Young.  He had died not many months earlier on a yacht during a similar emergency evacuation, before the vessel could reach Mangareva.  Authorities on Mangareva would not allow his body to be returned to Pitcairn for burial.  “We visited Terry’s grave twice and on the second visit weeded the plot,” writes Dave Brown.  He describes the ending hours of the evacuation team’s return voyage to Pitcairn:  “As night came on we had less than 40 miles to go.  Michael (Warren) had taken a portable generator and put a light up at Highest Point to guide us home.  The light shown bright in the night; and, as we neared Tedside and turned to the north to clear Matts Rocks, the lights of town came into view.  “ Tub entered the harbor first, and was winched out of the water; then, it was our turn.  As we rounded the jetty after 37 hours of traveling from French Polynesia, our families and friends lined the wharf, clapping and cheering as Moss , the last of the two longboats, entered the harbor.  Torika (Warren-Peu) had organized a sign ‘Welcome Home Pitkern Heros.’  There was a lot of hugging and handshakes, and many said, ‘Well-done!’  We took just a few things out of the boats before heading home for a hot shower and meal.  The next day we emptied the boats, put things away, and went home for more sleep. “Thanks to everyone on Pitcairn, the Pacific Seafarer’s Net, and the people of Gambier Islands who helped, supported, and cared about us while we were trying to save a life. � Dave Brown, Crew, Longboat Moss .”

Sailing yacht Bob , from the Galapagos Islands, bound for Mangareva, Ile de Gambier, calls at Pitcairn Island with two crew members on board.  When the vessel departs Pitcairn on July 11, there are a total of five people on board.  The additional people are young Ryan Christian, his mother, Nadine, and Andrew Christian.  The voyage is an emergency evacuation of Ryan who has come down with an acute case of abdominal distress that could not adequately be cared for on Pitcairn.  Bob’s crew of Alex and Sarah volunteer to cut short their Pitcairn visit to get the youngster to medical care in Tahiti.  Even as Bob is leaving Pitcairn, an alerted supply ship bound for French Polynesia is diverting from their normal route, to rendezvous with Bob and collect Ryan and his mother.  Early the next morning after Bob’s departure from Pitcairn, the supply ship Taporo intercepts her and sends a tender to collect Ryan and Nadine to take them more speedily on to Mangareva, where they will then air-lifted to Tahiti.  After treatment in Tahiti, Ryan recovers, and ultimately returns to Pitcairn Island on the passenger-cargo ship Claymore II.

Sailing yacht Donazita , from Easter Island, bound for Ile de Gambier with two persons on board, calls at the Island.  The Donazeti , departs Pitcairn to the northwest on the same day as her arrival.

Sailing yacht Ohana , from the Gambier Islands, bound for Panama, calls at Pitcairn with three persons on board.  The yacht departs the Island on August 11.

Passenger-cargo ship Claymore II , from Gambier Islands, bound to Mangareva, calls with 14 passengers on board.  When she departs Pitcairn on August 21, there are five passengers on the ship.

Sailing yacht Escapade , from Mangareva, Gambier Islands, bound for Chile.  The yacht calls at Pitcairn Island on the 22nd and departs later during the same day.

Passenger-cargo ship Claymore II , from Ile de Gambier, calls at the Island with 13 passengers on board.  She departs on August 28, with eight passengers on board.

The sailing yacht Bob , whose call at the Island in July has been cut short when the yacht’s owners agree to make an emergency evacuation voyage to Mangareva with a seriously-ill Pitcairner, Ryan Christian, returns on this date to extend its interrupted visit.  Bob and her owners Alex and Sarah, continue their visit on Pitcairn until they sail for Ile de Gambier on September 7.

September 1

Passenger-cargo ship Claymore II , from Mangareva, bound for Ile de Gambier, calls at Pitcairn Island with seven passengers on board.  The ship departs the Island on September 4, with 13 passengers aboard.  

September 24

The Denmark-flagged, general cargo ship Anna K , 1,167 tons, whose home port is Svendborg, Denmark, from the West, bound to the East, does a scenic cruise by of Pitcairn Island.  “The ‘Anna K,’ with crew who had an interest in Pitcairn, came in close to give the crew a good look at the island on a Saturday afternoon,” reports the Pitcairn Miscellany newspaper.

Compagnie du Ponant’s 264-passenger cruise ship Le Soleal , 10,992 tons, from Tahiti, bound for Rapa Nui (Easter Island), calls at Pitcairn Island.  Passengers on the ship are not allowed to go ashore, a decision of the captain for passenger safety.  Melva Evans, the editor of the Island’s Pitcairn Miscellany newspaper, explains why cruise ship passengers are sometimes not allowed to go ashore, but Pitcairners will brave almost any poor or dangerous sea or weather condition to go out from the Island to the ship to visit and sell crafts and curios: “The question is asked, ‘If we passengers can’t go ashore, why is it that you can come out to our ship?’  It’s a fair enough question, the answer to which is that we have been boarding ships practically all our lives.  We know when to ‘step up’ or ‘let go of the rope,’ and can read the idiosyncrasies of ocean swells that cause the longboats to rise or fall, separate from or crash into the ship.  The risks are the same, whether for visitor or local (we have had our share of incidents that caused injury); but, the risk is considerably lessoned for locals when experience is factored into the equation.  “And so, depending on the weather or sea conditions, we often enjoy the experience of a ‘mini-holiday’ at sea, where we get to visit a different ‘town’ (albeit, a floating one), meeting lots of tourists, and buying chocolates from their shop.  We take our goods to market, setting up shop in their lounge or on their Lido Deck.  Then it becomes a frantic busy time for us as we hastily arrange carvings and weavings, soap, honey, jewelry, and other unique hand-made souvenirs from Pitcairn.  And, yes, we overhear comments that the carvings are all ‘made in China.’  Not so!  ”One of the activities that consumes a great deal of time on Pitcairn is the making of souvenirs for sale to tourists who visit on one of the several ships that call during the cruise ship season.  Our carvings are all diligently hand-made in a century-old tradition, handed down by a German visitor who taught Pitcairn men the art of wood-carving.  Styles may have changed, but the tradition is one that has never ceased since its inception, being handed down from one generation to the next.  Pitcairn carvings now grace the walls, mantelpieces and curio cabinets in homes all around the world.  T-shirts and printed material, though not made on Pitcairn, are, nonetheless, hugely popular items with tourists.”

Sailing yacht Mitsu , from Rapa Nui, bound for Ile de Gambier , with three person on board, calls at the Island.  The yacht departs Pitcairn for French Polynesia late in the same day of her arrival.

November 15

French naval coastal patrol vessel Arago (P675) , 980 tons, from French Polynesia, bound for French Polynesia, makes a two-day call at Pitcain Island.  In addition to going ashore to shop for Pitcairn crafts and to visit, Arago’s crew, as has become a feature of most French navy ship visits to the Island, prepares a bar-b-q dinner for the Pitcairners in the Adamstown Square.

November 17

Passenger-cargo ship Claymore II , from New Zealand via the Gambier Islands, bound for Mangareva, calls at Pitcairn Island with 11 passengers on board.  Claymore II departs the Island on November 20 with 11 passengers aboard.

November 24

Passenger-cargo ship Claymore II , from Mangareva, bound for Ile de Gambier, calls at the Island with nine passengers on board.  The ship departs Pitcairn on November 27, with 12 passengers on board.

Sailing vessel  Lilelle , from Rapa Nui, bound to the west with three people on board.  A gentleman from Italy on board the vessel visits on Pitcairn Island on December 1, and  Lilelle  departs for the Gambier Islands on December 2. Passenger-cargo ship  Claymore II , from Mangareva, bount for Ile de Gambier, calls at the Island with nine passengers on board.  The ship departs on December 4, with 13 Pitcairners and island visitors aboard.

Hapag-Lloyd’s 184-passenger cruise ship  Hanseatic , (ex- Society Adventure ), 8,373 tons, from Ile de Gambier, bound for Rapa Nui, calls at the Island.  In good weather, 132 of the ship’s passengers are ferried ashore on the ship’s Zodiac boats to enjoy the delight that is a visit to Pitcairn Island.  Of the visit, the  Pitcairn Miscellany  newspaper reports: “It was a long day for all in the (Pitcairn) community, but the fatigue vanished on receiving a message from the ship, after all guests were back on board and the vessel was underway to its next destination.  The message read, ‘. . . I have to say, after three years traveling with Hapag-Lloyd Cruises now, I very seldom see this kind of happy faces on our passengers as I did yesterday when bringing them back to the ship in the Zodiacs . . . .’”

December 15

The sailing vessel  Chrispater,  with two persons on board, arrives from the Gambier Islands.  The vessel sails for Rapa Nui on the same day of her arrival.

Wisby Tankers AB’s asphalt/bitumen ship Palanca Singapore , 10,830 tons, calls briefly at Pitcairn Island on this date. A welcomed vessel of the few commercial ships now calling at the Island.

Private yacht Novaria Austral makes a brief appearance off Bounty Bay, but does not land any of those aboard on Pitcairn Island.

Phoenix Reisen’s cruise ship MS Albatross , 28,518 tons, 674 feet in length, with a capacity of 812 passengers, arrives at Pitcairn Island on this date. Since January 23 is “Bounty Day,” the annual holiday on the Island that harks back January 23, 1790 – the day on which it is believed H.M.S. Bounty was burned just off Pitcairn to avoid detection by passing ships – the usual festivities of the day are postponed until January 25. With less than ideal sea conditions under rain-threatening clouds, the Pitcairners to out to the ship to sell their crafts and curios to passengers and crew. “Conditions alongside (the ship) were very rough, with some people having difficulties climbing the Jacob’s ladder to get on board,” writes an islander. “Assistance in ascending and descending is given by local men and once again proved invaluable. Manning the tiller (of the Pitcairn longboat) and working the engine to help steady the longboat were Jay Warren and Randall Christian. I would like to thank David Brown, Shawn Christian and Andrew Randall Christian for their assistance on the ropes, along with Jay and Randall, though I know they would shrug their shoulders and say, ‘we did nothing special.’ Those of us who got back ashore uninjured would say different, especially one woman who once again on firm footing on the (Pitcairn) jetty bend down and kissed the ground! Trading on the ship was swift, with many happy passengers visiting the markets spread over two of the ship’s lounges.”

Crystal Cruises’ cruise ship MV Crystal Serenity , 68,870 tons, 820 feet in length, 13 decks, calls at Pitcairn Island with long-time friends of the Island Ted Cookson and Barbara Stein on board among the nearly 1,000 passengers and 655 crew. “Trading (on the ship) was at a constant pace with many a local very pleased with the response of passengers to the opportunity to purchase locally crafted curios and printed items,” reports the Pitcairn Miscellany newspaper.

February 13

P & O Cruises’ 76,152-ton cruise ship MV Aurora circumnavigates Pitcairn Island on a cruise-by sightseeing journey on this date. Although the ship would not stop, Pitcairn Mayor Shawn Christian wishes those on board well on the rest of their voyage by VHF radio, and welcomes them to visit again in the future.

Passenger-cargo ship Claymore II , Pitcairn’s supply ship, is able to off-load most of its containers and freight for the Island on the days of her arrival, but worsening sea conditions were such it was felt in the best interest of safety to delay off-loading a number of the largest items the next morning. With dangerous seas continuing to lash Claymore II and the Island for the next two days, the ship had to depart Pitcairn on the afternoon of the third day with its cargo still not off-loaded, to meet commitments at Mangareva, in the Gambier Islands. Somehow, despite the terrible sea conditions, Meralda Warren and Heather Menzies had managed to board Claymore II before its departure so they could meet off-island commitments of their own.

Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ cruise ship MV Seven Seas Mariner , 48,075 tons, 709 feet in length, 700 passenger capacity, 445-member crew, was scheduled to stop at Pitcairn and allow trading on board, but sea conditions were so bad that this could not happen. Instead, the ship circumnavigated the Island before sailing eastward. Pitcairn Mayor Shawn Christian greeted and wished the ship well by VHF radio. “We look forward to seeing you again sometime in the future,” radioed Christian to the ship’s captain.

February 24

Costa Crociere’s cruise ship MS Costa Deliziosa , 92,700 tons, heaves to off Pitcairn Island for a 3½-hour visit. The Pitcairners come out to the ship from shore to sell Pitcairner-made crafts and curios to passengers and crew. “To say trading was fast and furious would be an overwhelming understatement,” writes one islander. “Indeed, at times you could easily lose sight of the person (Pitcairner) trading right next door to you under the deluge of eager shoppers. Climbing back down to the longboats was a chore in itself as many were still getting their heads around the frantic pace of trading we had encountered.” Upon heading toward shore after visiting MS Costa Deliziosa, two vessels were sighted stationed off Tedside at Pitcairn.

Redwise Company’s tub boats Angol and Dichato , 321 tons, bound to the East, each with five persons on board. The captains of both vessels come ashore for a tour of Pitcairn Island.

February 26

Passenger-cargo ship Claymore II , from Mangareva, Gambier Islands, brings eight passengers to the Island.

Passenger-cargo ship Claymore II , from Mangareva, calls at the Island with 13 passengers on board.

After having carried passengers from Pitcairn to Mangareva in the Gambier Islands, the passenger-cargo ship Claymore II , arrives at Pitcairn on this date with six passengers on board.

Amadea Shipping Company’s Bahamas-registered cruise ship MS Amadea , 28,856 tons, calls at Pitcairn Island on this date in clear and fine weather. The ideal weather conditions allow passengers to travel to shore via the Island’s longboats. “A most enjoyable day was had by all, with passengers coming back on board MS Amadea chattering excitedly about their time ashore, and the ride in out of Bounty Bay on the longboats, (The longboat crews must have had burning ears from all the compliments about their professionalism I heard from passengers.), writes a Pitcairner.

Sailing yacht Wigwam , with six persons on board, arrives at Pitcairn on this date.

With six people on board, the yacht Elcie calls at Pitcairn Island.

The large and luxurious yacht Triton , nine people on board, calls at the Island on this date.

Arriving at Pitcairn Island with one person on board on this date is the sailing yacht Nandi .

The yacht Amasia , with four person aboard, calls a Pitcairn on this date. “There have been a number of yachts calling at the island this month kicking off the ‘the yachtie season’ at Pitcairn,” writes an islander in the Pitcairn Miscellany newspaper.

Oceania Cruises’ Marshall Islands-registered cruise ship MV Marina , 66,000 tons, arrives at Pitcairn Island on this date. Pitcairners entertain passengers and sell their crafts and curios on the ship. “An enjoyable time was had by all with many crafts/curios bags a lot lighter on the journey home,” a Pitcairner writes.

With two persons on board, the sailing vessel Bounty , arrives at Pitcairn on this date.

The sailing vessel Mandolin , calls on this date with two persons on board.

The passenger-cargo ship Claymore II , from Taurange, New Zealand, arrives at the Island on this date, bringing Pitcairners Betty Christian and Clarice Oates for a visit to their home island after years abroad. The ship departs Pitcairn for Henderson Island of the Pitcairn Islands group with a team of five scientists and Pitcairn residents Sue O’Keefe and Pawl Warren. The group will conduct research on how to successfully eradicate the rats that seem to be over-running Henderson.

The sailing vessel Candine with three persons on board visits Pitcairn on this date.

Stoney Creek Shipping Company’s passenger-cargo ship Claymore II , having returned to Mangareva from Henderson Island, calls at Pitcairn on this date with 13 passengers on board. On May 27, the Pitcairners watch as two tugboats, in route to Chile from China pass close to the Island without stopping.

The private yacht Viveka , with a crew of two, calls at Pitcairn Island on this date.

The passanger-cargo ship Claymore II , from Mangareva, arrives on this date. Aboard the ship is Fredy and Chantal Taputu from Tahiti, he to serve as pastor of the Pitcairn Islands Seventh-day Adventist Church. “The Pitcairn Church community is enjoying having a minister again,” writes an islander in The Pitcairn Miscellany newspaper, “and the company of more islanders is strengthening the relationship between Pitcairn and our closest neighbor, French Polynesia.

The sailing yacht Istatsis with two persons on board, drops anchor off Bounty Bay on this date for a visit to the Island.

The private yacht Dual Dragons call as Pitcairn on this date with two persons on board.

Sailing vessel Voyager with a crew of two, arrives at Pitcairn on this date.

On this date, in rough but navigable seas, the Pitcairn islanders stand out from the south side of the island in their longboats to welcome Princess Cruises’ Bermuda-registered cruise ship Sea Princess , 77,499 tons, to the “Rock of the West,” as some of the islanders call Pitcairn Island. In the lee of the ship it was calm and sunny, and while she approached her anchor location whales jumped just off the ship’s bow, and waved flipper welcomes to on-looking passengers on deck and those of us in the longboats. How can you beat that for an arrival ceremony. . . . the Pitcairn community sang traditional songs up on deck before departing the ship in the afternoon.”

Sailing vessl 30 Beaufort with one person on board calls at Pitcairn on this date.

Passenger-cargo ship Claymore II , from Mangareva, arrives at Pitcairn Island with 22 passengers on board, five of whom will travel onward to Henderson Island as part of the rat eradication effort there.

September 3

Passenger-cargo ship Claymore II , from Mangareva, brings Pitcairner Carol Warren back home from New Zealand. Also on board were several tourists and two government auditors. The ship departs Pitcairn on September 6, taking tourists and scientists who had been conducting a fisheries management study and report in Pitcairn islands waters.

September 10

Passenger-cargo ship Claymore II calls from Mangareva, Gambier Islands, bringing Pitcairner Steve Christian home from Tahiti. The ship departs Pitcairn the same day, taking Pitcairner Betty Christian to her home away from home in New Zealand.

Netherlands general cargo ship Happy Dragon , 14,784 tons, Captain Dinant Plasman, 26 persons on board, eight of whom are cadets since this is also a training ship. Captain Plasman splits shifts on the ship so all officers and crew can visit on Pitcairn Island.

French cruise ship company Compagnie du Ponant’s cruise ship L’Austral , 10,700 tons, on this date lands 160 of her passengers as visitors on Pitcairn Island for a fun holiday.

November 10

Zegrahm Expeditions cruise ship Caledonian Sky , 4,200 tons, from French Polynesia, bound for Easter Island. A familiar and welcomed caller at the Island, the ship brings Pitcairner Brenda Christian home after visiting family members abroad. Also on board is expedition leader Jack Grove, who reports to the Pitcairners on reconstruction of a deteriorating monument on Ducie Island, the easternmost island of the Pitcairn Islands Group that he directed. The monument heralds the wreck of the sailing ship Acadia. It reads, “The sailing ship Acadia ran aground at Ducie Island on June 5, 1881, with the loss of no lives. Discovered on November 13, 1989, by divers off the M.S. Society Explorer, the ship’s main anchor was later raised on March 17, 1990, and relocated to Pitcairn Island aboard M.S. World Discoverer. Seaward of this monument, in 10 meters of water, lies the ‘Acadia,’ which remains the property of the people of Pitcairn, and should not be disturbed. This monument was dedicated on March 17, 1990, in commemoration of the Bicentennial of Pitcairn Island, by Society Expeditions, Inc., Seattle, Washington, United States.”

November 19

The passenger-cargo ship Claymore II , from Mangareva, calls with three passengers, and later on the 19th, departs Pitcairn for Mangareva with 16 passengers.

Hapag-Lloyd Cruises’ cruise ship MS Bremen , 6,752 tons, arrives at Pitcairn on this date in stormy seas. “In our longboats, we took the curio market on board the ship while she was anchored off Tedside,” writes a correspondent. “She followed the longboat back to Bounty Bay to ensure that we landed safely. It was good to welcome her back to Pitcairn, and we hope for better weather for her next visit.”

November 22

Zegrahm Expeditions cruise ship Caledonian Sky, 4,200 tons, from Easter Island, bound for French Polynesia, returns to Pitcairn in ideal weather conditions that make it possible for 91 of her 92 passengers to go ashore for a visit to the Island.

November 23

National Geographic Bahamas-registered expedition ship Orion calls in fine weather that allows 62 passengers to be landed at Pitcairn’s Western Harbor for a visit to the Island.

November 26

Passenger-cargo ship Claymore II , from Mangareva brings a dozen people to the Island.

Passenger-cargo ship Claymore II , from Mangareva, Gambier Islands, brings six passengers to the Island on this date. Leaving Pitcairn soon after her arrival, Claymore II takes seven passengers to Mangareva.

December 10

Stoney Creek Shipping Company’s 38-meters long expedition ship Braveheart , from Mangareva, takes five passengers from Pitcairn Island.

December 24

Boomsa Shipping BV’s Netherlands-flagged heavy cargo lifter ship Frisian Spring , 4,087 tons, is a surprise called at Pitcairn Island on Christmas eve. The ship’s visit late in the evening hours nearly cancels the Island tradition of gathering Roseapple Christmas trees to be festooned with gifts in The Square on Christmas day. Frisian Spring is one of the ever-decreasing number of commercial ships calling at Pitcairn Island.

Oceania Cruises 60,084-ton cruise ship Marina calls at Pitcairn Island. With a length of 785 feet, the ship has a passenger capacity of 1,250 with a crew of 800. “Sales (on board the ship) were brisk, and many smiling faces headed ashore with pockets full and bags empty,” writes a Pitcairner. Through its numerous visits to Pitcairn Island, Marina has become a popular ship with the Pitcairn people.

Crystal Cruises’ 51,044-ton, 12-deck cruise ship MV Crystal Symphony calls at the Island. With a passenger capacity of 922, and a crew of 545, this ship brings Melva Warren Evans back to the island of her birth. “The fresh strawberries fed to us during our ship visit were divine and the waffles were mouth-watering,” writes a Pitcairner in Pitcairn Miscellany , the island’s newspaper.

Holland America’s 62,735-ton, 12-deck cruise ship MS Amsterdam , calls at Pitcairn Island. “This ship’s visit so soon after Marina’s and Crystal Symphony’s calls, leads us to remember what it must have been like when the passenger ships of yesteryear used to stop almost every week - to break up the long days at sea of Pacific voyaging, and the Pitcairners could visit aboard almost every calling. . . . The interaction with new faces and good business on board MS Amsterdam completely takes the feeling of isolation (of the Pitcairners) away.”

Three-masted sailing barque Picton Castle , a 179-foot-long training ship crewed by 12 professionals and 40 trainees, calls at Pitcairn Island. Aboard this frequent caller at Pitcairn is ship’s crew-member Pania Warren, the youngest daughter of Pawl Warren, Pitcairn’s-styled “pirate.” The ship’s several-days’ visit affords this young lady a welcomed reunion with her father.

Princess Cruise’s cruise ship Pacific Princess, calls at the Island from French Polynesia. This 30,277-ton, 181-foot-in-length vessel, with an 826-passenger capacity, is always a welcomed ship at Pitcairn Island, especially when she stops for a visit, rather than simply circling the Island several times as she did on occasion in earlier voyages past the Island.

Cunard Line’s 16-deck, 40,049-ton cruise ship MS Queen Victoria, calls at Pitcairn on this date. The 964-foot-long Queen Victoria has a passenger capacity of 2,014, and a crew numbering 900 persons.

The Russian private yacht POBEDA , with three passengers, from Easter Island, bound for Mangareva, Gambier Islands, lands her passengers on Pitcairn for a visit before sailing to the northwest toward French Polynesia.

Kea , a private yacht, from Easter Island, bound for Mangareva, approaches but does not land its people at Pitcairn because of foul weather around the Island.

Arriving in stormy seas, Fred. Olsen Cruise Line’s 28,613-ton motor ship Black Watch cruises slowly around the Island before sailing eastward, leaving early to meet deadlines ahead.

Pitcairn’s supply ship, the passenger-cargo vessel Claymore II , from Mangareva, calls on this date with a group of 10 visitors from Norfolk Island, the isle to which all Pitcairners emigrated in 1856. Four of the visitors are direct descendants of the Bounty mutineers. One of the visitors, a mutineer descendant, says of the visit, “It was a spiritual journey to connect with our foremothers and fathers. Wi es the same kind of sullun.” Also arriving on Claymore II is Jim Park, a new teacher for the Pitcairn Island School.

The private yacht Miramis , with four passengers on board, calls at the Island.

Passenger-cargo ship Claymore II , from Mangareva, calls at Pitcairn Island with seven passengers.

The private yacht Funambule lands her four passengers at the Island for a visit.

With three passengers aboard, the private yacht, Grey Pearl , calls at Pitcairn Island.

Phoenix-Risen’s cruise ship MV Artania pays a visit to Pitcairn Island. The 44,448-ton vessel is 230 feet in length, and has a passenger capacity of 1,260, with a crew of 537.

Passenger-cargo ship Claymore II , from Mangareva, Gambier Islands, brings 13 passengers to the Island.

ResidenSea’s unusual, 43,524-ton, 644-foot-long residential ship The World , calls at Pitcairn Island amidst high winds and choppy seas. This unique, continuously cruising ship has residences on its 12 decks for between 150 and 200 people. Many from the ship enjoy a leisurely stay on the Island that includes visiting the museum, Adamstown’s Square, and the Bounty Anchor, the Bounty Bible on display in the Pitcairn Seventh-day Adventist Church. Also visited were the Echo Trail, John Adams’ Grave and the Pitcairn School.

From Easter Island, the private yacht Skoiern , with two passengers on board, calls at Pitcairn Island.

With two passengers on board, the private yacht Tidoudou visits at the Island.

The Danish private yacht Dan Kwi calls at Pitcairn with two passengers aboard, one born in New Zealand, but moved to Denmark at age seven – hence the name Dan Kiwi.

A.P. Moller Maersk’s container ship Maersk Brani , 35,835 tons, of Singapore registry, calls at Pitcairn for an emergency evacuation to take Vaine Warren-Peu to hospital care in New Zealand. A call is put out to shipping companies via Pitcairn’s Auckland office to see who has ships in the vicinity of Pitcairn that might consider stopping long enough to pick up a passenger. Maersk responds positively, and Maersk Brani heaves to off Bounty Bay on April 7 to take Vain aboard. As the Pitcairners bring Vaine out from the Island in one of Pitcairn’s longboats, they wave in greeting to the ship’s crew standing at the railing high above them, but receive only silence and stares of curiosity. Later, when they learn that the many packages and baskets of goodies being loaded onto the ship, in addition to the patient, Vaine, are presents for them, given for their answering the emergency call, arm waving and shouts of greeting quickly replace the former silence of the crew.

The private American yacht Andiamo , from Easter Island, calls at Pitcairn with two passengers on board.

The private French yacht Le Soly calls at the Island.

The Swedish yacht Anasthasia , with two people on board, calls at Pitcairn on this date.

A Finnish private yacht, the Marisol , with three passengers on board, calls at Pitcairn.

A French yacht, the Marick , brings two visitors to Pitcairn Island on this date.

The private yacht Traveller , voyaging from the United Kingdom and the United States, calls at the Island with two passengers aboard.

Equinoxe , a private French yacht with two passengers aboard, calls at the Island. The yacht arrives at the Island as the Pitcairners are celebrating ANZAC Day, an annual holiday on Pitcairn.

With three people on board, the private Polish yacht Lady Twin calls at Pitcairn.

Oceania Cruises’ cruise ship Marina with 1,214 passengers and a crew of 759, calls at Pitcairn, but does not land any of its passengers on the Island because of foul weather.

With six people on board, the private yacht, Crystal, calls at the Island.

The private yacht Necton , with four people on board, calls at Pitcairn Island on this date.

Passenger-cargo ship Claymore II , from Mangareva, Gambier Islands. This is Pitcairn’s supply ship, and in addition to bringing supplies, she brings five passengers to the Island.

With six people aboard, the private yacht Mosksh , calls at Pitcairn Island.

Nougue , a private yacht with two people aboard, calls at the Island.

Pitcairn’s supply ship, Clymore II , calls at Pitcairn Island with 12 passengers, some of whom are Pitcairners returning home from abroad, and others who will visit on the Island.

With two people on board, the private yacht Rijel , calls at the island.

Sailing vessel Dana Felicia , with three people on board calls at Pitcairn Island.

Sailing vessel Louise, with five people on board, drops anchor off Bounty Bay to pay a visit to the Island.

Passenger-cargo ship Claymore II , from Mangareva, Gambier Islands, calls at the Island with nine passengers on board.

Passenger-cargo ship Claymore II , having voyaged back to Mangareva with those leaving the Island, returns to Pitcairn on this date with six passengers and supplies. Among the supplies received is pizza stock for Pitcairner Andy Christian. The Island newspaper, The Pitcairn Miscellany , writes about Andy’s and other islanders’ culinary pursuits: “Andy Christian has received more pizza stock, so once again delicious takeaway pizzas are available on Pitcairn. Visiting USA guests couldn’t believe it when told that we were picking up pizza for lunch before their departure! It allowed more sightseeing time for their busy, four-day visit. With an island of so few people, visitors are often surprised at what is available here. We may be only 50 or so, but with varied tastes and multiple skills, we have at times, takeaway pizzas from Andy, takeaway burgers and Chinese meals from Delectable Bounty, and Fish and chips (or sausage and chips) from Dave Brown’s kitchen, and meals and/or coffees from Flatcher’s Café. A meal of tasty food with no preparation needed and minimal dishes to wash is always appreciated!”

The sailing vessel Selma , with five people on board, drops anchor off Bounty Bay at Pitcairn Island on this date. While this yacht is at Pitcairn, visitors and Pitcairners alike enjoy watching pods of the annually-returning humpback whales frolic just off the Island.

Large sailing vessel Infinity with 16 people aboard, calls at the Island.

Sailing vessel Whanake , with two people on board, drops anchor off Bounty Bay and begins a visit to Pitcairn Island.

Princess Cruises’ 77,441-ton cruise ship Dawn Princess , calls at Pitcairn on this date in calm, warm, sunny winter weather. Most of Pitcairn’s adult population boards one of the Island’s two longboats early in the morning to await the arrival of the ship with its 1,800 mostly Australian passengers and 900 crew members. “The (sea) conditions were calm and the Pitcairners boarded the ship via a pontoon. The helpful crew soon had the bags and boxes carrying carvings, t-shirts and general curios placed in the ship’s grand dining room for the islanders to set up their tables to trade . . . It was a very enjoyable day, and once ashore again a number of provisions ordered by the (Pitcairn) community were distributed. Everyone went home happy,” reports The Pitcairn Miscellany.

General cargo ship MV Norfolk Guardian , 1,598 tons, arrives at Pitcairn on this date carrying over 1,500 tons of heavy equipment which will be used to build a new harbor for the Island at Tedside. Because of foul weather, only five small loads of equipment could be ferried to The Landing in the first five days. While small loads were ferried ashore in Pitcairn’s own longboats, the heaviest pieces of equipment had to landed from a 30-ton barge. Each trip from ship to shore was a delicate operation, requiring carful maneuvering by the towing Pitcairn longboat, and shore crew using ropes to help gentle the barge into the prepared spot at The Landing to receive the cargo; far from an easy task given the rolling of the waves at The Landing.

Passenger-cargo ship Claymore II , from Mangareva, brings six passengers and supplies to Pitcairn Island.

Passenger-cargo ship Claymore II , returning to the Island from Mangareva, brings 12 passengers to Pitcairn.

September 11

With three passengers aboard, Pitcairn’s supply ship, Claymore II , from Mangareva, brings five passengers, including three returning-home Pitcairners, to the Island.

September 17

The sailing vessel, Jonathan , with three people on board, calls at Pitcairn Island.

Zegrahm Expeditions’ 4,200-ton cruise ship Caledonian Sky , calls at the Island, landing 82 of her passengers to visit various places of interest on Pitcairn Island.

Stoney Creek Shipping Company’s research ship Braveheart , from Mangareva, bound for Henderson Island, lands 11 passengers at Pitcairn Island on this date. The visitors are a bird watching group. After their Pitcairn visit, they will go to Henderson, and then to Oeno Island, both uninhabited, neighbor islands of the four-island Pitcairn Group. They’ll then return to Rikitea, Mangareva Island, in the Gambier Islands group where the closest air service to Pitcairn is located..

Cruise ship Caledonia Sky returns to Pitcairn, and on this date lands 104 of her passengers to visit on the Island.

Silverseas Cruises’ cruise ship MV Silver Explorer , 6,130 tons, from French Polynesia, calls at Pitcairn on this date in inclement weather and sea conditions that will not allow passengers to go ashore. Seldom daunted by bad weather, the Pitcairners brave winds and choppy seas to go out from the Island to the ship where they sell their crafts on board the vessel. The ship lays off Pitcairn through the night, hoping for better weather the next morning, but a thunderstorm and worsening conditions make visiting on the Island impossible.

Silversea Cruises’ 28,258-ton cruise ship Silver Shadow calls at Pitcairn Island in foul weather conditions such that will not allow passengers to visit on the Island. However, Pitcairners were able to go out to the ship and sell island crafts and curios on board.

November 21

This is Pitcairn’s supply day, and the Island’s supply ship Claymore II calls right on schedule with tons of supplies, which are quickly ferried from ship to shore by the Island’s skillful boat crews.

November 29

Passenger-cargo ship Claymore II , from Mangareva, Gambier Islands, calls at Pitcairn Island on this date with nine passenger-visitors.

Hapag-Lloyd Cruises’ 28,890-ton cruise ship MS Europa calls at Pitcairn Island on this date in fair weather conditions that allow passengers to be ferried from ship to shore. “Passengers took the opportunity to roam the roads and tracks, cameras at the ready,” reports the Pitcairn Miscellany newspaper. “Trading tables were scattered along the roadside and at The Landing, allowing passengers to pick up a memento of their visit to Pitcairn.”

Passenger-cargo ship Claymore II , from Mangareva, calls bringing five passengers to the Island.

The private yacht Drumbeat , drops anchor off Bounty Bay on this date, and lands the 10 people on board for a visit to Pitcairn Island.

December 13

Lindblad Expeditions exploration ship MV Orion , 3,984 tons, calls at Pitcairn Island late in the afternoon of the 13th with three Pitcairners returning from overseas assignments, and nearly 100 other passengers on board. The ship lays to off the Island overnight. Under clear skies and favorable sea conditions on the 14th, 94 passengers go ashore for an unforgettable visit to Pitcairn Island.

December 28

Oceania Cruises’ cruise ship MV Marina calls at the Island. “Despite favorable harbor conditions on the morning of the 28th, concerns that weather conditions could deteriorate over the course of the day meant that passengers were not able to land, dashing the hopes of all on board and islanders alike,” reports the Pitcairn Miscellany newspaper. “Instead, Pitcairners headed out to the ship for the day to spend time selling crafts and curios, and meeting new people.”

Ocean Cruises' cruise ship Marina , with a capicity of 1,250 passengers, from Easter Island, bound for Tahiti, Marquesas Islands.

Hapag-Lloyd's 28,890-ton cruise ship Europa , from Easter Island, bound for Tahiti, after what many on the ship called "a joyful visit" at Pitcairn Island.

Sailing ship Picton Castle , Captain Danny Moreland, bound to the west. This ship brings the ship's chief engineer, David 'DB' Brown, home to his family on Pitcairn. Picton Castle departs Pitcairn to the west on January 28.

Holland America Line's 62,735-ton cruise ship Amsterdam calls at the island to drop supplies only.

February 12

P&O's 86,799-ton cruise ship Arcadia from Easter Island, bound for Tahiti in the Marquesas Islands. This ship's crew of 976 serves a maximum of 2,388 passengers.

Princess Cruises' cruise ship Pacific Princess , from Easter Island, bound for Tahiti.

February 20

Stoney Creek Shipping's passenger-cargo vessel Claymore 2 , from New Zealand, bound for Managreva in the Gambier Islands. The ship brings supplies to the island. When she departs she takes two Pitcairners.

An unnamed cargo ship, and an unnamed yacht call at Pitcairn Island on this date.

Passenger-cargo ship Claymore 2 , from Mangareva, Gambier Islands, bound for Mangareva.

Passenger-cargo vessel Claymore 2 , from Mangareva, bound for Mangareva, Gambier Islands.

Passenger-cargo ship Claymore 2 , arrives from Mangareva in the Gambier Islands. When she departs Pitcairn Island on March 17, she is bound for Mangareva.

Sailing yacht Sauvage , from Easter Island, bound for Mangareva.

Catamaran Elsie with five passengers on board, from the East, bound for the Gambier Islands.

Sailing vessel Nana with a Swedish couple on board, from Columbia, South America, bound for Mangareva, Gambier Islands.

Catamaran My Muse with five persons on board, from the East, bound for Mangareva.

French-built sailing yacht Pacific Cool , Captain Jean Pierre, from the East, bound for the Gambier Islands.

Sailing vessel Hasta Luego , Captain Henry, from the Galapagos Islands, bound for Mangareva.

General cargo ship Dijksgracht , Douwe Hokwerda, Master, 17,381 tons, from Panama, bound for Auckland, New Zealand.

French naval frigate Prairail , 2,590 tons, from Easter Island, bound for Mururoa Atoll, French Polynesia.

American-owned sailing yacht Marie , from Auckland, New Zealand, bound for the Galapagos Islands.

Sailing yacht Sara Jane with three persons on board, from Easter Island, bound for Mangareva, Gambier Islands.

Swedish-registered sailing vessel Sea Venture with six persons on board, from the Galapagos Islands, bound for Mangareva, Gambier Islands.

Motor vessel Claymore II , from Mangareva, bound for Mangareva.

Forty-five-foot sailing vessel Coccinella , from the Galapagos Islands, bound for Mangareva, Gambier Islands.

Sailing yacht Chateau Beaumont , from Mangareva, bound for Henderson Island.

Yacht Wind Witch , from the Galapagos Islands, bound for Tahiti

Fifty-five-foot catamaran Saraba , from Mangareva, bound for Mangareva.

Yacht Australie , from the Galapagos Islands, bound for Mangareva, Gambier Islands.

Cargo ship Floretgratch , M. Stepanov, Master, from Geelong, Australia, bound for Ecuador, South America.

Cargo ship Marsgracht , 11,750 tons, Captain O. Nikitchenko, bound to the East.

Thirty-three-foot steel-hulled sailing yacht Polo Flat , from Mangareva, Gambier Islands, bound for Easter Island.

Motor vessel Braveheart , from Mangareva, bound to Mangareva.

September 5

Motor vessel Braveheart , from Mangareva.

French yacht Da Boat , from Mangareva, Gambier Islands, bound for Easter Island.

Forty-five-foot sailing vessel Cocinella , from Mangareva, bound for Mangareva, on a charter. Carries three Pitcairners from the Island.

September 25

The 163-foot super yacht Ohana , from Tahiti, bound for Easter Island. The yacht brings three Pitcairners home from a Bounty Festival in Tahiti.

The yacht Tonga, with a crew of four, arrives at Pitcairn Island in high winds and dangerous seas. After a laborious day’s sail to approach the Island, the skipper decided not to anchor, and subsequently sailed on.

Costa Crociere’s 1,800-passenger, 650-crew cruise ship Costa neoRomantica , 54,000 tons, calls at Pitcairn Island for approximately one hour. A small team of Pitcairn officials is invited on board to exchange gifts and meet the ship’s captain. “Over champagne and hors d’oeuvres we were able to express the disappointment of Pitcairners that the first ship of the season – Costa neoRomantica – wasn’t able to be boarded by all and the regular market set up. The captain promised to report favorably back to the company on his brief visit, and hopefully next year’s ship will be able to stop for five to six hours, writes a Pitcairner.

Passenger-cargo ship Claymore II , from Mangareva, Gambier Islands, calls with two passengers aboard. Claymore II departs Pitcairn for Mangareva on November 25.

Passenger-cargo ship Claymore II, from Mangareva, arrives at Pitcairn with two passengers on board.

Hapag-Lloyd Cruises cruise ship MS Hanseatic , a vessel of 8,378 tons, 175 passengers, 125 crew, and 122-feet-in-length, arrives as the second ship in Pitcairn’s 2103-2014 cruise ship season.

Passenger-cargo ship Claymore II , calls at Pitcairn Island from Mangareva in the Gambier Islands.

December 16

The private yacht Attila , with two passengers on board, arrives at Pitcairn Island from Panama, bound for Tahiti in French Polynesia. Those on the Attila stay overnight before sailing to the northwest toward Tahiti.

December 25

Zegrahm Expeditions cruise ship Caledonian Sky , 4,200 tons, carrying 100 passengers and a crew of 70, arrives for a Christmas day visit to Pitcairn Island.

Yacht Odley , from USA, father and son crew.

Live fish transporting vessel Seify , from China, bound for Chile. The Seify is a live fish-transporting vessel.

Cruise ship Amadea , with 418 passengers and crew members. Many passengers from the ship come ashore to visit on Pitcairn Island.

Cruise ship Discovery , brings three tourists to the Island.

Sailing vessel Pitcairn , arriving on this vessel are five amateur radio operators.

Motor vessel Discovery , from Mangareva, arrives with four passengers, and departs the Island on February 5 with four passengers.

Motor vessel Saga Ruby , a cruise ship, arrives from Easter Island, bound for French Polynesia. Pitcairners visit on board and trade crafts, produce and curios. Three passengers come ashore to visit the Island, and nine passengers depart on her. The ship brings Pitcairn's new teachers, Paul and Ruth Shelling for a two-year teaching stay.

Motor vessel Discovery , from Mangareva, bound for Mangareva, calls with seven passengers. The vessel departs on February 20 with seven passengers on board.

Passenger-cargo ship Claymore II from Mangareva, bound for Mangareva. She ship brings supplies and two passengers to the Island. She departs on February 22 with nine passengers on board.

February 22

Motor vessel Princess Danae , a cruise ship, from French Polynesia, bound for Easter Island. The ship departs Pitcairn on February 23, after islanders have come on board to trade crafts, produce and curios.

Motor vessel L'Austral , from Easter Island, bound for French Polynesia. The ship's tenders ferry 152 passengers shore for a visit on the Island.

Passenger-cargo ship Claymore II , from Mangareva, bound for Mangareva with five passengers on board. Takes nine passengers from the Island on departure on March 3.

Sailing yacht Bahari , from Easter Island, bound for Mangareva, with three persons on board. The yacht departs Pitcairn on March 4.

Passenger-cargo ship Claymore II , from Mangareva, with one passenger. Takes three passengers from the Island when departing on March 10.

Passenger-cargo ship Claymore II , from Mangareva with 13 passengers on board, 12 of them a National Geographic expedition team. Claymore II departs Pitcairn on March 19 for Ducie and Henderson islands with the expedition team aboard.

Motor vessel Hanseatic , a cruise ship, from French Polynesia. A total of 129 of the 153 passengers aboard the ship are ferried ashore for a visit on Pitcairn Island. The ship departs Pitcairn late in the afternoon.

Motor vessel Marsgracht , from New Zealand, bound for Panama. Pitcairners board the vessel to trade or sell Island crafts, produce and curios. Marsgracht departs Pitcairn in the afternoon.

Sailing yacht Explore , from New Zealand, bound for Mangareva. The yacht departs Pitcairn on March 28, with a crew of four and two passengers.

Passenger-cargo ship Claymore II , from Henderson Island with 12 passengers. The ship departs the same day with 10 passengers, bound for Oeno and Mangareva.

British sailing vessel Samba , from Easter Island, bound for Mangareva, with four persons on board sails the same day of arrival.

French sailing yacht Dalton , from Easter Island, bound for Mangareva, sails from Pitcairn in the same day as arrival with two persons on board.

Passenger-cargo ship Claymore II , from Mangareva, arrives with a team of National Geographic magazine personnel and three other passengers on board.

Passenger-cargo ship Claymore II , departs Pitcairn for Mangareva with the National Geographic magazine personnel on board, along with three other passengers.

Sailing yacht Xplore , arrives from Mangareva with seven passengers aboard. Aboard this vessel is classical organist Peter Letkemann, who in the Pitcairn Island Seventh-day Adventist Church on April 14 and 21, presents concerts of classical music.

Sailing yacht Xplore , departs Pitcairn for Mangareva with two passengers on board.

South African sailing vessel Spirit of Africa , arrives from Easter Island with two persons on board. The vessel departs Pitcairn after six days anchored offshore.

Northern Ireland sailing vessel Survetta , arrives from Easter Island with one person on board.

Sailing yacht Explore , arrives from Mangareva with four persons on board. She departs Pitcairn on April 21 with four persons on board.

German sailing vessel Resolute , from Easter Island, bound to the west with three persons on board. The yacht departs the same day as it arrives.

Australian sailing yacht Adventure Bound , arrives from the Galapagos Islands with two persons on board, spends two days at Pitcairn Island. Sailing yacht Survetta , departs Pitcairn for Mangareva with one person on board.

Canadian sailing vessel Rough Bound , arrives from Easter Island, bound for Bora Bora with one person on board. She departs Pitcairn after seven days anchored offshore.

Sailing yacht Xplore , from Mangareva with one passenger, and later departs for Henderson Island with 5 passengers as part of the Henderson rat eradication program. Sailing yacht Dalton , from Easter Island, departs same day for Mangareva with two passengers on board.

American sailing vessel Pelican , from Easter Island, departs later in the day for Mangareva with one person on board.

Sailing yacht Xplore , from Henderson Island with five passengers on board. The yacht departs for Mangareva on May 8 with one passenger on board.

German sailing vessel Wigwam , from Easter Island with two passengers on board. The yacht departs for Mangareva on May 10 with two passengers on board. Dutch sailing vessel Viatrix , from Easter Island, with five passengers on board. The yacht departs for Mangareva after spending three days at the Island. American sailing vessel Azimuth , from Easter Island with four passengers on board. The yacht departs for Mangareva on May 11 with four passengers on board

German sailing vessel Miepke II , from Easter Island with two passengers on board. The yacht departs Pitcairn later in the day.

Motor vessel Oberon , bound for Australia, stops and trades for three hours before departing Pitcairn.

Sailing vessel Wakame , from Easter Island with six passengers on board. The yacht departs Pitcairn for Mangareva on May 26 with six passengers on board.

Motor vessel Claymore II , from New Zealand, brings two passengers and stores to Pitcairn. Later in the day the ship departs for Mangareva with one passenger on board.

Motor vessel Claymore II , from Mangareva with 13 passengers on board. The ship departs Pitcairn for Mangareva on June 2.

Motor vessel Claymore II , from Mangareva with six passengers on board. The ship departs Pitcairn for Mangareva on June 9 with nine passengers on board.

Australian/French sailing vessel Passe-Partout , from Easter Island with two passengers on board. The yacht departs Pitcairn for Mangareva after seven days at Pitcairn.

Hungarian sailing vessel Unikum , from the Cocas Islands with two persons on board. The yacht departs Pitcairn after seven days for Mangareva.

British sailing vessel Tabbycat , from Easter Island with two persons on board. Tabbycat departs Pitcairn for Mangareva after five days at Pitcairn with two aboard.

British sailing vessel Murungaru , from Panama with four persons on board. She departs Pitcairn after five days anchored off the Island.

Passenger-cargo ship Claymore II , from New Zealand, with stores for the island and four passengers, a Belgium film crew. The ship departs Pitcairn on August 24 for Mangareva.

Passenger-cargo ship Claymore II , from Mangareva with eight passengers including Pitcairn's Deputy Govenor Kevin Lynch, and the mayor of Mangareva, Monique Labbeyi and his interpreter. Also the new resident physician and Maria Amoamo, to replace the departing Dr. Kevin and Sharon Donovan. Also aboard is Pitcairner Kari Young and two Swiss tourists.

Passenger-cargo ship Claymore II departs Pitcairn Island for Mangareva with eight passengers, including Pitcairn Deputy Governor Kevin Lynch, Monique Labbeyi, mayor of Mangareva; Dr. Kevin and Sharon Donovan; and Darlene, Caleb and Dylan.

September 6

Passenger-cargo ship Claymore II , from Mangareva, with six passengers, including Justice Sir Bruce Robertson, Jay and Carol Warren, two auditors and three tourists. The ship departs Pitcairn for Henderson with five passengers, two tourists and three off-islanders.

September 8

Passenger-cargo ship Claymore II , from Henderson Island with five passengers. The ship departs Pitcairn for Mangareva with eight passengers.

September 13

Passenger-cargo ship Claymore II , from Mangareva, with seven passengers. This is a special charter voyage for the National Geographic magazine and PEW Foundation. Also arriving on this ship is Melva Evans, a Pitcairner returning to her home island.

September 15

Passenger-cargo ship Claymore II , departs Pitcairn for Mangareva with seven passengers, including one Pitcairn islander going abroad for medical treatment. From Mangareva Claymore II , departs for its home port at Tauranga, New Zealand.

French naval vessel Arago (P675) , Captain Arnaud Bolelli, from Tahiti, bound for Mangareva. While the ship is at Pitcairn the island's school children are invited aboard for a tour of the ship. In the evening of the 18th the Pitcairners and the ship's crew share a festive meal at The Landing. Arago sails for Mangareva at 2200 hours on October 19.

French naval vessel Arago (P675) , calls from Mangareva at 0800 hours. The warship departs for Mururoa atoll at 2200 hours on October 19, after what the island newspaper describes as "a successful visit."

Yacht Dawnbreaker , from Easter Island, bound for Mangaeva with five persons on board. The vessel departs Pitcairn for Mangareva on October 31.

November 12

Two Wakatapu vessels, from Mangareva, bound for Rapanui (Easter Island) passed close to Pitcairn Island without stopping. School children were dismissed from classes and scaled Ship Landing Point so they could view the native craft as they passed. The waka vessels are following in the wake of their ancestors from Auckland, New Zealand, to Rapanui and return. The story of their voyage may be seen at www.wakatapu.com.

November 14

Passenger-cargo ship Claymore II , arrives at 0800 hours with supplies from New Zealand. After discharge of her cargo, the ship departs for Mangareva, Gambier Islands with three passengers.

Sailing yacht Mala , from Easter Island, bound for French Polynesia, arrives at 1030 hours with two persons on board. The Mala sails at 0830 hours for Mangareva with two persons on board on November 21.

November 20

Sailing yacht Blue-shift , from Mangareva, bound to the east, calls at 1000 hours with five persons on board. Blue-shift sails for Easter Island at 1630 hours with five persons on board on November 21.

Passenger-cargo ship Claymore II arrives at 0800 hours from Mangareva with 10 passengers on board. The ship departs for Henderson Island at 1800 hours on November 22 with six passengers on board.

Passenger-cargo ship Claymore II arrives from Henderson Island at 0800 hours with two passengers on board. The ship departs for Mangareva at 1800 hours on November 25 with nine passengers on board.

Passenger-cargo ship Claymore II arrives from Mangareva at 0800 hours with 13 passengers on board. The ship departs at 1800 hours on November 29 for Henderson Island.

Noble Caledonia's cruise ship Caledonia Sky , Captain Newman, from Easter Island, bound for Mangareva, Gambier Islands. This ship accommodates 114 passengers and has a crew of 74.

For a listing of ships calling at Pitcairn Island – dating back to the landing of the Bounty mutineers, in 1790, – readers may purchase “Pitcairn – Port of Call,” 500 pages, from the Pitcairn Islands Study Center, 1 Angwin Ave., Angwin, CA 94508, $20.00 including postage in the U.S (call for overseas cost). The book lists all ship calls at Pitcairn from 1790 to 1990.) The book “Pitcairn Island as a Port of Call,” from Amazon.com , or McFarland & Co., Inc., Publishers, Jefferson, North Carolina, lists all ship calls at Pitcairn Island from 1790 to 2010.

Photo Log of Pitcairn Ship-Boat Callers

Thanks to the excellent photography of Pitcairner Brian Young (some of it obtained under extremely difficult weather and sea conditions), the Pitcairn Islands Study Center is able to present the following photographic log of ships that have called at the island in the recent past.

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Phoenix Reisen’s Amadea First Ship to Dock In Venezuela in 15 Years

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On January 3, 2023, Phoenix Reisen’s Amadea became the first ship in 15 years to dock on Isla Margarita, Venezuela, the company said.

Venezuelan Minister of Tourism Ali Padrón arrived at the island especially for this event and visited Captain Robert Fronenbroek and Cruise Director Manuela Bzdega onboard the Amadea.

“We at Phoenix Reisen thank you for the warm and colorful welcome provided to our guests and the crew,” the company wrote on social media.

The Bahamas-flagged ship docked at the Caribbean island of Margarita carrying almost 500 passengers, mainly from Spain, France, Germany, Italy and Switzerland.

“For many years Venezuela was off the radar of cruise ships,” said Tourism Minister Ali Padron, as he welcomed the historic docking.

The arrival of the Amadea may open the food for other cruise lines to return to the country. 

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Aberdeen, Scotland

Port schedule.

Aberdeen, Scotland cruise ship port calendar shows all scheduled arrival and departure dates in a timetable format. The cruise calendar displays the ship’s estimated time of arrival including related information such as how crowded is the port, as well as the ship’s next port-of-call.

The following timetable provides valuable information and keeps track of the future cruise ship arrivals from all major cruise lines. In order to find out more about the cruise ship itineraries such as ports, dates, and arrival/departure times just follow the ship’s link.

• AIDAdiva 2.500 passengers 17 Apr 2024 - 08:00
• Ambition 1.428 passengers 29 May 2024 - 07:00
• Amadea 624 passengers 30 May 2024 - 08:00
• Silver Spirit 648 passengers 26 Jun 2024 - 08:00
• Azamara Quest 781 passengers 12 Jul 2024 - 08:00
• Silver Spirit 648 passengers 11 Aug 2024 - 08:00
• Azamara Quest 781 passengers 16 Aug 2024 - 08:00
• Oceania Nautica 803 passengers 22 Aug 2024 - 07:00
• Amadea 624 passengers 01 Sep 2024 - 08:00
• Ambience 1.915 passengers 04 Apr 2025 - 13:00
• Amera 835 passengers 28 Apr 2025 - 08:00
• Deutschland 636 passengers 08 May 2025 - 08:00
• AIDAbella 2.500 passengers 29 May 2025 - 08:00
• AIDAbella 2.500 passengers 14 Jun 2025 - 08:00
• AIDAsol 2.686 passengers 18 Jun 2025 - 08:00
• Azamara Quest 781 passengers 23 Jun 2025 - 00:00
• ms Europa 408 passengers 19 Jul 2025 - 08:00
• AIDAsol 2.686 passengers 22 Jul 2025 - 08:00
• Azamara Journey 781 passengers 24 Jul 2025 - 00:00
• AIDAluna 2.500 passengers 24 Jul 2025 - 08:00
• AIDAdiva 2.500 passengers 17 Apr 2024 - 18:00
• Ambition 1.428 passengers 29 May 2024 - 18:00
• Amadea 624 passengers 30 May 2024 - 18:00
• Silver Spirit 648 passengers 26 Jun 2024 - 18:00
• Azamara Quest 781 passengers 12 Jul 2024 - 18:00
• Silver Spirit 648 passengers 11 Aug 2024 - 18:00
• Azamara Quest 781 passengers 16 Aug 2024 - 22:00
• Oceania Nautica 803 passengers 22 Aug 2024 - 18:00
• Amadea 624 passengers 01 Sep 2024 - 17:00
• Ambience 1.915 passengers 04 Apr 2025 - 20:00
• Amera 835 passengers 28 Apr 2025 - 18:00
• Deutschland 636 passengers 08 May 2025 - 20:00
• AIDAbella 2.500 passengers 29 May 2025 - 19:30
• AIDAbella 2.500 passengers 14 Jun 2025 - 19:30
• AIDAsol 2.686 passengers 18 Jun 2025 - 18:00
• ms Europa 408 passengers 19 Jul 2025 - 18:00
• AIDAsol 2.686 passengers 22 Jul 2025 - 18:00
• AIDAluna 2.500 passengers 24 Jul 2025 - 18:00