Freighter Travel

5x spacious twin share cabins with separate sitting area with desk, bedroom and private ensuite with shower.
1x 2 room cabin (single berths in each room) with shared desk and ensuite with shower.
All cabins have ample storage, European wall sockets, and Air Conditioning.

Due to the small number of cabins and the high demand on the Mangareva - Pitcairn leg, it is not possible to book cabins for single use, this means if you are travelling alone, you share a cabin with a fellow passenger of the same sex for 2x2 nights.

All voyages are coordinated with the Tuesday Air Tahiti flight, in and out of Mangareva. There are currency exchange ATMs to get XPF on arrival at the international airport of Papeete, but not on Mangareva.
The flight arrives at Mangareva between 11.30 - 12.30am. Passengers disembark the plane then board the local ferry to the main island. The ferry is located directly outside the airport. The fare is XPF1000,  payable in cash (each way) when boarding. The crossing takes approximately 40 minutes. When passengers arrive at the main island they will be meet by our Silver Supporter crew for transfer to the ship after a visit to the gendarmerie for immigration clearance.

Passenger depart Mangareva for Pitcairn around 4pm that same day, they spend 2 nights on-board and arrive at Pitcairn in the early hours of the Thursday morning.

The Pitcairn Long boat will be launched from shore around 8.00am, depending on sea and whether conditions, passengers are transferred to the landing at Bounty Bay where their accommodation hosts will welcome them and transfer them  to their accommodation.

The return trip to Mangareva from Pitcairn will entail departure from Bounty Bay at around 4pm. The ship will sail direct to Mangareva and arrive well before dawn. Passengers will have breakfast on board and crew will then transfer them, by tender, back to the main island in plenty of time to take the ferry back to the airport. All in good time to check-in and board the Tuesday flight back to Papeete.

All meals aboard the MV Silver Supporter are included in the travel fare.
It is not possible to stay aboard the MV Silver Supporter overnight while stationed on the shore of Pitcairn.
This trip is unfortunately not barrier-free, as embarkation and disembarkation at Pitcairn is by rope ladder.

Pitcairn Island’s official currency is New Zealand Dollars (NZD), although United States Dollars (USD), and to a lesser extent, French Pacific Francs (CFP or XPF) are also accepted. The Government Treasury is open 3 days a week where credit card cash draw-downs and foriegn currencies can be exchanged.

There is a General Store, Post Office and Government Treasury Office in Adamstown, all of which open on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays between 8.30 am and 10.30 am. This means they are generally open the morning visitors arrive at Pitcairn, which provides the opportunity to stock up on any essentials, buy some postcards and exchange currency. There is also a Health Centre with a full-time Doctor and community Nurse. And, The Pitkern Artisans Gallery also opens when visitors are ashore. International telephone and wifi internet services are also available.

There is no age limit for this voyage, but being physically fit and aware of one's limitations is important when considering Pitcairn as a travel destination. If prospective visitors have recently experienced injury or illness they should ensure they have been granted medical clearance before making travel plans. If prospective visitors take regular medication they should consult their doctor to seek additional supplies to more than cover their proposed travel period. Given the isolation of the Pitcairn Islands all travellers are required to have travel medical evacuation insurance cover which must include provision for medical evacuation.

Pitcairn as a remote destination is not barrier-free. Visitors to Pitcairn Island need to be able to ascend and descend steep stairways on a moving vessel (Silver Supporter), transfer from the ship, via a Jacob's ladder, to a longboat to get ashore, with ease. Visitors should be able to use the bathroom and other facilities without assistance. 

Pitcairn Islanders still practice traditional carving and weaving skills.These and a large range of curios and other souvenirs are available for purchase from local markets and the Pitkern Island Artisans Gallery. 

Dress on Pitcairn is casual. Clothing for a sub-tropical climate is appropriate.

Cancellation/ Refund policy:

• 6 days and less before sailing - 100% of fare = no refund.
• 7 – 21 days and less before sailing 50% = 50% refund.
• Over 21 days 10% of fare = 90% refund.
• Cancellations must be in writing.

The current information for Covid-19 management for those travelling from NZ is:

• Proof of Vaccination against Covid-19 card/certificate ‘Proof of vaccination’ means a recognised vaccination certificate.

• Passengers are required to have a supervised RAT test onboard the ship. Covid-19 management requirements may change and we will keep you informed.