Before — or after — approaching Inaccessible Island, immerse yourself in the living history of the Tristan da Cunha settlement: the world's most remote inhabited island community, whose ancestors named and studied Inaccessible Island for over two centuries.
What to expect
The settlement of Edinburgh of the Seven Seas is home to fewer than 250 people, all of whom share just eight surnames — a community unchanged in its essential character for generations. A local heritage guide walks guests through the museum's collection of artefacts related to Inaccessible Island: shipwreck salvage, early ornithological specimens, and the journals of the 1922–23 Shackleton-Rowett expedition. The briefing transforms the view of Inaccessible Island from a distant cliff into a living story. Fresh-baked local goods at the community café complete the visit.
Good to know
Tristan da Cunha does not have an airport — access is by sea only, and the harbour is weather-dependent. Landing permits must be arranged well in advance through the island administration. The community is welcoming but private; always ask permission before photographing residents. Combine with an Inaccessible Island Zodiac cruise on the same expedition call for the full context of both islands.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Inaccessible Island — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.
More to do in Inaccessible Island
- Zodiac Circumnavigation of Inaccessible Island's Sheer Cliffs
- Birdwatching Expedition: Inaccessible Island Rail & Endemic Seabirds
- UNESCO World Heritage Shoreline Landing & Volcanic Geology Walk
- South Atlantic Photography Masterclass: Cliffs, Penguins & Storm Light
- Rockhopper Penguin Colony Close Encounter by Zodiac