Testimonials

Small boat voyages to remote islands provoke
strong feelings. Our passenger's reactions often
remind us of the emotional ups and downs that
Fletcher Christian and Capt Bligh must have felt
on their fateful voyage

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SRV Discovery voyages (2011)

"I had the pleasure of seeing Pitcairn again and being remembered
and welcomed back by many people, which was really touching.
My thanks to them, particularly to Brenda and Mike and to
Andrew and the longboat crew, as skilful as before"

"There was a sense of camaraderie among the passengers,
and great food prepared by the most helpful and capable sailors
Arthur and Ravid. My thanks to them and also to Captain Craig
for his sailing skills and goodnatured explanations of the GPS
system and other sailing matters to those of us who are nonsailors"

"We also had the novel experience of seeing the new sails hoisted
in fine breezy weather - a great photo opportunity! A great trip,
to be approached as an adventure, and one which I hope to do
yet again to this unique and historic place. I now have a second
Pitcairn journey to share with friends and colleagues in Canada"

" All the best to Pacific Expeditions"
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Valerie (Canada) - March 2011 Pitcairn Expedition
(on her second voyage to Pitcairn with Pacific Expeditions)

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"Pitcairn was a biggie on my 'had to do' list and now
its done at 75 yrs old and no problem.
The trip was great - not a holiday, it was an adventure.
The boat was fine and the weather was great. No complaints,
great crew, thanks again"

Bob (Canada) - Feb 2011 Pitcairn Expedition

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"Everything on the boat worked well (although conditions
were quite "spartan") and the crew (Craig, Arthur and Ravid)
were excellent! They are very kind people, ready to help
and the food was above expectations!
Thanks for this team. Thanks for the trip"

Dmitry (Russia) - Feb 2011 Pitcairn Expedition

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S/V Southern Cross voyages (2009 - 2010)

"I have to say that it was one of the most memorable trips I've done.
The warmth of the people, the beautiful nature and the
exceptional stories we found where really something
never to forget"

Flootje (Netherlands) - April 2010 Pitcairn Expedition

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"What can I say, except the experience will last a lifetime"

"It was a privilege to live & share family life & to be included
in all aspects of activity on the island. It did my spirit good to live
& work alongside such wonderful people"

"I am enriched for having had this opportunity"

Mags (London, UK) - Feb 2010 Pitcairn Expedition

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"The island, archipelago and islanders were wonderful"

Seth (USA) - Feb 2010 Pitcairn Expedition

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"Pitcairn was an experience of a lifetime and was every bit
as good as my expectations"

Bob (Oxford, UK) - January 2010 Pitcairn Expedition

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"Now we are back on dry land, I just wanted to let you know
what a fantastic time Matt and I had on the Southern Cross.
It truly was an adventure we will always remember and I was
very sad indeed when the time came to disembark in Tuvalu"

Vicky (London, UK) - July 2009 Phoenix Expedition

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"I went on the Phoenix trip with Paul and the Southern Cross.
Well, I had a blast and I just wanted to let you know the trip
was amazing, and I loved most of it
- but not the parts where I was sea sick though ;-)"

Jens (Seattle, USA) - July 2009 Phoenix Expedition

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R/V Bounty Bay voyages (2003 - 2009)

"I came with you to Takutea in 2005 - I just stumbled across your website after telling a friend of mine about the trip today,
and telling her it was the best thing I've ever done! It really was,
and there is not a week that goes past when I don't think about it
or tell someone about it, brilliant!"

Chrissi (Auckland, NZ) - Takutea voyage 2005

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"I would really like to thank you for the opportunity to sail
on the Bounty Bay. Your crew was great! They were very accommodating and instrumental in getting my fish.
Our lab is always trying to get to remote locations
to collect samples for genetic analysis
but usually we are restricted to places with
land based marine labs"

"During this trip I was able to fill some of the void in our collections
from the central Pacific and the specimens will be of
great use in my dissertation research and in other projects
in my lab. So thank you."

"In the future if you find yourself with empty berths please
think of me. I would love to sail with you again"

Michelle (Univ. of Hawaii) - August 2008 Samoa to Tuvalu Expedition

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"We enjoyed our trip on the Bounty Bay so very much!!
We have told so many people about it already and have
so many more to tell! Thank you for the incredible opportunity
to travel to such isolated islands and have so many wonderful
and enriching experiences in such a sort amount of time.
This was truly a once in a lifetime trip and we both are
very appreciative to you and Jonah and Daniel for making
it possible and fun!"

"One of my favorite experiences of the trip was going to Nassau
and meeting the friendly and excited people living there.
I have never felt so appreciated, as the people were so excited
to have us visit. Their generosity and warmth will never be forgotten.
(I had read that Pukapukan women were beautiful ----- but those
men on Nassau were the most handsome group of men
I ever saw!!!! The "tour guide" made sure I would not slip
on the reef getting into the boat to return to the Bounty Bay
and had my arm. I am usually very independent,
but I enjoyed that extra care he gave me.
And, yes, I know it is because of my age! I still enjoyed it!"

"Another very, very special place for me is Suwarrow.
It was romantic, beautiful, had great diving and snorkeling.
John and his family were so friendly and Dan and I enjoyed
the short time we tutored the boys.
Did you know that I saw the "Green Flash" the night
John's family was aboard? I have heard so much about it
and have done lots of sailing, but that was the only time I saw it!!
The manta rays were a very special thrill, also!
Oh, yes, I also enjoyed the camping on East Island
and seeing the whirlpool"

"I just remembered another two very important experiences,
the church service at Pukapuka, which had the most beautiful
singing I ever heard -- truly voices out of this world!!, and
daily life on the Bounty Bay. It was so fun to meet so many
people from all over and have a close association with them
on the boat. You made the trip great with your easy way,
not letting anything bother you, and everyone just plainly
got along very well, especially noting the diversity of us all"

"I guess you can see that I thought this trip was not only well
worth the expense and some slight hardships, but that our lives
have been really enriched by this experience. Thank you so very much!!!!!

Jan & Dan (California) - 2007 Suwarrow National Park Expedition,
Cook Islands

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"Back in the office and nearly over my jet lag I wanted to send
you a quick note to say thank you. You really went out of
your way to help us out and make things easy for us.
It is much appreciated"

"Thank you very much, and please also thank your crew!
We're halfway through the edit, and it's all shaping up nicely.
Hope that you will like the outcome!"

Kristine (London, UK) - Takutea film crew (Oct 2008)

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"I just wanted to say thanks for a great voyage to and
from Pitcairn Island."

"I found everything about my trip to be exactly as advertised
on your website, and I would gladly recommend Pacific Expeditions
to anyone considering a trip to Pitcairn!"

"I wish you and your crew best of luck and good weather on
all your future voyages!"

Michael (Texas, USA) - 2007 Pitcairn Expedition

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"I've just returned to the U.S. after a very pleasant voyage on the
"Bounty Bay" As you're no doubt aware the weather on the trip was exceptionally good"

"Thanks for providing me with the opportunity to visit Pitcairn as
well as the bonuses of Henderson and Oeno"

Bob (USA) - 2007 Pitcairn Expedition

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"Still living with the great memories of "THAT" journey.
My photos came out well, and bring back fond memories.
Hope to hear from you soon"

Irena (Sydney, Australia) - 2008 Pitcairn Expedition

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"I want to thank you very much also for the great experience
on the 'Bounty Bay' to Pitcairn. The crew, all of them were kind,
nice and friendly with all of us. They do their best in order
to help us in any assistance!"

"I will try to introduce your trip over there, for the next year,
and maybe I will consider again repeating the trip maybe
with some other people. I will be in contact, but just to
thank you again!"

Juan (Barcelona, Spain) - 2008 Pitcairn Expedition

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"The journey to Pitcairn went very well and was quite an
experience! I certainly learned a lot. Thank you for arranging it.
The weather in Pitcairn wasn't the greatest but I still managed
to see a lot. Please also send my thanks to Captain Kurt
and to Jack and Andrew for all they did for us"

"Also my thanks to our great Pitcairn hosts, especially Brenda"

"For me, the longboat ride was a highlight. The arrival has a
fearsome reputation but was not too bad for us, thanks to the
skill of the Pitcairners in handling the boat and us and our bags"

"Since I came back I've found that some of the younger people
here do not know the story of Pitcairn and the Bounty Mutiny,
or they think it is entirely fictional. I can set them straight on that!
All the best to you for the future"

"Pitcairn will rate as one of my best trips"

Valerie (Canada) - 2009 Pitcairn Expedition