What is it like to live on the Pitcairn Islands?

Last year, my wife and I did an Oceania cruise from Papeete to Lima. The cruise brochure stated that we would visit the Pitcairn Islands, but was vague about whether we would actually land onshore. We ended up cruising around the island instead. read more

The fishing is excellent, in fact the waters around Pitcairn are now a nature reserve for scuba divers, snorklers, and the like. As for the Pitcairn lifestyle, the local rep from what appeared to be the Pitcairn Islands Chamber of Commerce, did an onboard lecture. read more

Loads of people ask us, “What’s it like living on one of the most remote islands in the world in a community of less than 60 people”. The answer is, “Its fantastic!“ Like any other place in the world our community has its ups and downs and political and personal upheavals. read more

Fewer than 50 islanders live on the isolated rock in Adamstown, the smallest capital in the world, and the average age is now more than 50 years old. Pitcairn-born Jacqui Christian, 44, said: 'We've been appealing for more people to boost the population and we've had many inquiries, but only one person has applied to move to Pitcairn. read more