is there anyone who is going to pitcarin in the next weeks? I can only confirm the 5K NZ dollars, as I've got their "price list" last year when I was searching for ways to get to Pitcairn. It says "The cost for a single return berth on the Claymore II is NZ$5000. Payable to our Pitcairn Islands Office (PIO) in New Zealand via bank transfer or credit card." I also dare take the freedom to add a note: if you are looking for a lux - forget this destination, please. Very good point - this isn't a luxurious travel destination - but an interesting one. See below for more info on the ship. I emailed the Pitcairn tourist board and Heather Menzies, the Travel Coordinator for Pitcairn Islands Tourism, sent back a very thorough response regarding travel to the island. Here are the highlights: 1) Berths on the Claymore II (the only ship to Pitcairn) are generally limited to just 12 per voyage and they apparently fill very quickly so book early through the Pitcairn tourist board.

Here is the 2015/2016 ship schedule visitpitcairn.pn/visitpitcairn/…index.html 2) They have a couple of slots left open for March but ALL other voyages in 2015 are provisionally fully booked. They have a wait list and do have cancellations from time to time so email the tourist board to see if they indeed have any slots open up. 3) The Feb/March 2016 voyages are also provisionally fully booked – but, again, they can put you on a wait list. All other 2016 voyages have 5-8 berths available at the moment. 4) The cost for a single return berth on the Claymore II is indeed NZ$5000. That is roughly US$3800 at today's exchange rate, which is amazingly expensive for 64 hours travel on a cargo ship. But with supply limited to just 12 berths per journey and demand being what it is, they can apparently charge whatever they want. 5) The Claymore II is indeed a 'working vessel' not a luxury passenger ship. The tourist rep told me that the amenities are "bright, clean and practically orientated" and accommodates 12 passengers in 6 private twin SHARE cabins on the LOWER DECK.

That means if the vessel is fully booked they cannot guarantee that an individual traveler will have a cabin to themselves. Guests have their own shared dinning and lounge area on Deck 3 where they have some books and a flat screen television. Labrador Puppies For Sale Richmond VaAll meals, bedding and towels are provided and snacks and beverages are available in the shared break room. Cork Flooring Bedroom Pros And ConsIt is BYOB, so bring your own booze.Where To Sell Used Books In Myrtle Beach Sc 6) If you have the money and you still want to go, you need to contact the tourist board via http://www.visitpitcairn.pn and furnish them with the following info: - A scanned copy of all travellers passport photo pages

- Confirmation of domestic flights Tahiti/Mangareva - Contact details of all travellers’ next of kin - Confirmation of all travellers travel/medical insurance (including medical evacuation cover) - A preferred email address for receiving E.Tickets and Letter of Embarkation. - A billing address for final payment. 7) To get to Pitcairn you will fly from your homeland to Tahiti and then on to the island of Mangareva (in the Gambier group) where you will board the Claymore II for the 32 hour boat ride to Pitcairn. Air Tahiti run the only domestic flights to Mangareva - generally on Tuesday mornings. International clients fly to Tahiti, spend a couple of days there and then board the Tuesday flight to Mangareva. It leaves the domestic terminal around 7.00am in the morning and passengers arrive at Mangareva around 1.40pm that same day. 8) From the Airport at Mangareva you will take a 35-40 minute taxi ferry ride across to Rikitea village (cost each way is XPF1000 cash) where you will be met at the wharf by the Claymore II crew and transferred to the ship.

The Claymore II departs Mangareva for Pitcairn that same day, around 4.30 - 5pm, passengers spend 2 nights on board and generally arrive at Pitcairn around dawn on the Thursday morning. 9) On arrival at Pitcairn passengers are transferred from the Claymore to shore by the Pitcairn Island Longboat. They are welcomed at the landing by tourism department staff and introduced to their accommodation hosts, who then transfer them to their accommodation. All visitors must pay a US$50.00 landing fees on arrival at Pitcairn. 10) There are currently 12 Accommodation Providers on the island who charge between $70 to $120 a night. You have basically three options: A) The "home stay experience" meaning you will be sharing all meals in the home of a local family B) A semi private studio unit with optional shared meals C) A private self-catering 2 or 3 bedroom house or chalet rental. 11) Passengers departing Pitcairn board the Claymore II in the late afternoon, around 5.00pm.

They spend 2 nights on board and arrive at Mangareva in time to meet the departing Tuesday Air Tahiti flight to Tahiti. 2 destinations mentioned in this post Thanks for the info, but I don't think I'll make it again to Pitcairn in the very near future at least, as I've been there very recently, last November (though I really hope to be back there once!). Good luck to you in your travel plans! what r u talking about visited Pitcairn on 12/14/2014. Were lucky to make it ashore. Getting out of Bounty Bay and back onto the ship can be a nightmare if the departure isn't timed just right. Locals picked us up from the harbor with ATV's for those who didn't want to sweat and hike up to Adamstown (it's a bit of an uphill walk). Vendors along the way with T-shirts, wooden carvings, post cards, stamps (very sought after), and gorgeous baskets in different sizes. At Adamstown (more like a little square) there are more local vendors that give you a chance to admire their handy work, including replica carvings of the Mutiny of the Bounty, jars of local honey, etc..

The post office is right there and you can look at lots of fantastic and much sought after stamps, first day letters and so on. If you want to send a post cards do know that the pick up might be 3 months away (that's how infrequent a supply ship comes from New Zealand). If you are a ham radio operator make it a point to ask for Meralda Warren (VP6MW). Right around the corner from the square is a small museum that is quite interesting and should not be missed. And in the square is also the anchor of the HMS Bounty. do go on the eco trail that offers some fantastic vistas and provides an option to see the grave of of John Adams, his wife and child or go on and follow the signs to Christian's Cave he used as a hide out. It's quite a climb and is not for everyone. Along the way is a chance to take a dip in St. Paul's natural rock pool. One the way back you might want to stop at the general cemetery and Sugar Cane Mill (a small building that is still in use). The people here have to work together.

It's a matter of survival. During our visit only 30 some were on the island. The kids were at school in New Zealand. there are no hotels or hostels on the island. You would need to make arrangements with a local person. Read up on the history of this island, read the Mutiny on the Bounty and also it's not to so pleasant and more recent past that resulted in a major court case. This place appears to be at the end of the earth. Ships pass but few passengers make it ashore because of the constant ocean swells. The closest island with an airport is Mangareva. What a great report It seems like u have enjoyed a lot No chance for a postcard? I am also trying to organize a trip to the south pacific, ad honestly after reading this I want to go more than ever... so thank you :D Ps. sorry for reopening this conversation after all this time! Edited: 10:44 am, February 20, 2016 Where would you like to go in South pacific? Have u read our reportage about it?