Travel and Tour Information for the Pitcairn Island Marathon

Practical Tips for getting to Pitcairn Island and information on lodging

You will find the relevant travel information regarding the Pitcairn Island Marathon here.

Tour Information

We will use the Silver Supporter ship to take us to Pitcairn and return us to Mangareva, French Polynesia.

The Silver Supporter is the only ship that will stay at Botany Bay for 4 days.

Please note that the Silver Supporter is not a luxury cruise. It is a working freighter that supplies Pitcairn Island with supplies.

There are two possible tour arrangements

Option 1: 4 Day stay on Pitcairn Island

We take Voyage V181:

Depart Mangareva Tuesday, 14th July

Arrive Pitcairn Thursday, 16th July

Marathon July 18th

Depart Pitcairn Sunday 19th July

Arrive Mangareva Tuesday 21st July

This option can accommodate 12 runners, as the Silver Supporter has only 6 cabins for passengers (2 passengers per cabin).

V181 has already been reserved for the first 12 runners who register and pay their deposit.

Option 2: 18 Day stay on Pitcairn Island

If you want to stay longer on Pitcairn Island, or really want to run Pitcairn in 2026, but are not among the first 12, this is an option.

Voyage 180 – V180

Depart Mangareva Tuesday, 7th July 2026

Arrive Pitcairn Thursday, 9th July 2026

Voyage 182 – V182

Depart Pitcairn Sunday, 26th July 2026

Arrive Mangareva Tuesday, 28th July 2026

The cost for the travel and race will be the same, but the lodging costs will naturally be higher.

However, due to the accommodation capacity on the island, perhaps 4 persons could use this option.

Tour options include

Pitcairn Landing Fee

Accommodation price (4 day stay). Will adjust the overall tour price based on the lodging chosen. Will also adjust for anyone doing the 18 days stay

Ferry charge from airport to the main Island of Mangareva

Meals and snacks on the Silver Supporter

Meals in most accommodations

Entry to the museum is included in your Passport/Landing Fee.

Quad rentals are available on the island. For now, they will remain an option and separate from the tour price.

I will ask you via WhatsApp to give me your preferred roommate and second choice for a roommate for the Silver Supporter voyage. This is necessary. There are 6 cabins for 12 persons. Everyone will have to have a roommate.

https://www.visitpitcairn.pn/mv-silver-supporter

Lodging Information

Accommodations on Pitcairn Island will be arranged for you. Several Homestays and Private Rentals are available. You need to indicate your first and second preference to me. I will ask you via WhatsApp. Accommodations cannot be booked without an official Silver Supporter voyage ticket. Therefore, we will manage this for you. However, feel free to browse the link below. I will need everyone to identify first and second choices for your accommodation and indicate whether you want to share a room and with whom. Please send me this information by email at info@tntmarathons.com, or through private WhatsApp message.

https://www.visitpitcairn.pn/where-to-stay

When you visit Pitcairn, you will be staying within a small but busy working community. Hosts will take great good care of you, however, please know they will also have to go carry out their daily routines – patience and respect will be appreciated.

Travel Information

Getting to Pitcairn Island from Tahiti.

You are responsible for travel arrangements to get to Tahiti.

You also will need to book the flight to Mangareva. The flights to Mangareva are coordinated with the Silver Supporter schedule. If the flight to Mangareva is late, the Silver Supporter will wait.

From Faa’a International Airport in Papeete, you will board the Tuesday, Air Tahiti domestic flight to Mangareva, where you will meet the Silver Supporter to sail to Pitcairn.

Runners can check and book Air Tahiti flights here: https://www.airtahiti.com/en/web/air-tahiti-international/book

You need to choose and book the flight that arrives on July 14, 2026, at about 11:30 am.

It is essential you check seat availability on the flight for our Silver Supporter sailing dates. The flight generally operates once a week and can fill quickly. Option 1 is sailing July 14, 2026. You need to book this flight as early as possible, after it becomes available. The return flight to Faa’a International Airport in Tahiti will be on Tuesday July 21 in the morning.

The flight arrives at Mangareva between 11.30 am – 12.30 pm. Passengers will 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 when boarding (this will be taken care of by me for all 12 runners). The crossing takes approximately 40 minutes. Local Gendarmerie/Immigration will stamp passports for clearance from French Polynesia, either at the Airport, on-board the Ferry or at their office on the main island. When passengers arrive at the main island they will be met by the crew of our passenger supply vessel, Silver Supporter, and transferred to the ship.

The ship will depart Mangareva for Pitcairn around 3.30 pm that same day, spend 2 nights on-board and arrive at Pitcairn in the early hours of the Thursday morning.

The Silver Supporter cannot enter Botany Bay. We need to take a long boat to get to shore.

The Pitcairn Long boat will be launched from shore around 8.00 am on the Thursday morning, depending on sea and whether conditions, and passengers will be transferred to the landing at Bounty Bay where their accommodation hosts will provide transfers to booked accommodation.

The return trip to Mangareva from Pitcairn will entail departure from Bounty Bay at around 4 pm on the Sunday. The ship will sail direct to Mangareva and arrive in the very early hours, well before dawn on the Tuesday. Passengers will have breakfast on board before being transferred, by the ship’s tender, back to the main island in plenty of time to clear immigration, take the ferry back to the airport, check-in, and board the Tuesday flight back to Papeete.

About the Silver Supporter

The Silver Supporter provides travelers with all that you need for a reliable, safe and comfortable voyage to Pitcairn Island. Please note however, that the Silver Supporter is a working freighter not a luxury cruise ship – so amenities are bright, clean, and practically orientated. The vessel accommodates a maximum of 12 passengers in 6 twin share cabins, each with ensuite. Guests have a shared dining and lounge. All meals and snacks, bedding and towels are provided.

Travel Documents required

I will need the following documents from everyone as planning progresses. I will notify you by the WhatsApp group when the documents are needed.

Copy of your passport

Contact details of each runner’s next of kin (close family member in case of emergency)

Confirmation certificate of each runners’ travel/medical insurance (including medical evacuation cover which is mandatory for travel to Pitcairn). Send a pdf or email.

Your preferred email address for receiving your Silver Supporter E-Ticket

All runners’ mobile phone numbers and the name and contact details of your accommodation in Tahiti if possible.

A copy of all runners Air Tahiti flight tickets, to confirm you will be able to board the ship in Mangareva.

Visa Requirements

Since we arrive and depart on the same vessel, and stay less than 14 days, a Visa is not required.

If you opt for the 18 days stay on Pitcairn Island, then a Visa is required.

Some nationalities will be required to have a Visa for French Polynesia.

Useful tips for stress-free travel

Electricity on runs on the island from 6 am – 10 pm. This means – charge your devices before you go to sleep.

There is no cell service on Pitcairn Island. However, Facetime, Zoom, and other platforms for web telephone calls exist.

Starlink provides internet service since 2024.

Bring 1-2 portable chargers for devices with you. (Make sure that they are airplane compliant). It is recommended to charge them during the day.

For Pitcairn Island, you need to bring a Type I power plug adapter, which is a three-pronged, V-shaped plug used in countries like Australia and China. Voltage is 230V and voltage frequency is 50 Hz, which is compatible with most modern electronics.

There is one general grocery store on Pitcairn Island. It is open for two hours on Tuesdays, Thursday, and Sunday. Everyone will need to go to the grocery store upon arrival on Thursday.

As with most Islands throughout the Pacific, MOSQUITO REPELLANT is strongly advised.

IF YOU TAKE REGULAR MEDICATION, we strongly advise that you seek extra supplies from your doctor prior to travelling.

If you are prone to SEA SICKNESS, please ensure you travel with appropriate medication.

Pitcairn’s night skies are incredibly beautiful. Remember to BRING A TORCH (Flashlight) if you enjoy an evening walk and a bit of star gazing.

Visit the Artisian Gallery and support the local economy:

https://pitkernartisangallery.pn/de?srsltid=AfmBOoq-szNtZecz5yAkZ0q1Z4YBQSuak2z3xRQ6IJtu5Ym8gclkDUGa

Updates

This page will be periodically updates as more information becomes available. Please check periodically for new information. Also, the WhatsApp group will be used for new updates.

Menschen, die tagsüber auf grauer Asphaltstraße laufen

Plan your arrival and hotel now!

Travel and Hotel Information