Die Insel war nach ihrer Entdeckung im Jahre 1501 mehr als 300 Jahre lang unbewohnt.
Die Trockenheit der Insel schreckte die wenigen Besucher davon ab, sich auf der Insel niederzulassen. Die Insel wurde schließlich im Jahre 1815 von den Briten besetzt, um eine mögliche Besetzung durch die Franzosen zur Befreiung von Napoleon von St. Helena zu verhindern.
Reisen nach Ascension
Atlantic Odyssey to Cape Verde
HDS31C25 During the days at sea the chances of meeting whales are high. Witness the northbound spring migration of northern birds like Arctic Terns and Long-tailed Skuas who join us in crossing the Equator (“the Line”).
MS Hondius
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23 Mär - 25 Apr, 2025
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9765 USD
Von St. Helena zu den Kapverden
Erleben Sie die Frühlingswanderung der Vögel in Richtung Norden
HDS32-25 Während der Tage auf See sind die Chancen, Walen zu begegnen, hoch. Erleben Sie den Frühlingszug nördlicher Vögel wie Küstenseeschwalben und Raubmöwen, die gemeinsam mit uns den Äquator ("die Linie") überqueren.
MS Hondius
Reisezeit:
15 Apr - 25 Apr, 2025
Liegeplätze ab:
2350 USD
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Mehr InfosVon St. Helena zu den Kapverden
Erleben Sie die Frühlingswanderung der Vögel in Richtung Norden
PLA33-26 Während der Tage auf See sind die Chancen, Walen zu begegnen, hoch. Erleben Sie den Frühlingszug nördlicher Vögel wie Küstenseeschwalben und Raubmöwen, die gemeinsam mit uns den Äquator ("die Linie") überqueren.
MS Plancius
Reisezeit:
24 Apr - 4 Mai, 2026
Liegeplätze ab:
2450 USD
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The Overlooked Treasures of Ascension Island
If you know anything about Ascension Island, which is unlikely, it probably has to do with the green turtle breeding population that exists there.
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FAQ
What is the Time in Ascension Island?
Ascension Island follows Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). This means that if it is 20:00 GMT (8 p.m.) during your expedition cruise to Ascension Island, it would be 16:00 (5 p.m.) in New York City, USA, 21:00 (9 p.m.) in London, U.K. and 8:00 (8 a.m.) the following morning in the Antarctic South Pole.
What is the Temperature Like on Ascension Island?
The average annual temperature ranges from 22 to 31 degrees Celsius (72 to 88 degrees Fahrenheit). The temperature in Georgetown is typically between 23 and 30 degrees Celsius (73 to 86 degrees Fahrenheit) in January, but it cools down by about one degree from August through November.
The tropical dessert climate and remote location makes Ascension Island a good choice for adventurous individuals who would like to experience a once in a lifetime expedition cruise to Ascension Island.
What Wildlife Can I See in Ascension Island?
Ascension Island is a very notable location for wildlife lovers. In fact, it has the Important Bird Area designation from BirdLife International. People who travel to Ascension Island can expect to see numerous seabirds, including Black Noddies, Red-Billed Tropicbirds, Sooty Terns and Ascension Frigatebirds. Another major reason that people take a voyage to Ascension Island is that it provides travelers with the opportunity to see Green sea turtles nesting.
What is the Capital of Ascension Island?
Georgetown is the capital of Ascension Island, and it is home to approximately half of the island’s population. This is Ascension Island’s chief settlement, and it is found on the west coast. There is a small downtown area that includes a hospital, grocery store and library, but local school children have to travel three miles each way per boat to attend classes.
How Many People Live in Ascension Island?
Ascension Island has a population of 880 residents, and an estimated 450 of them live in the capital city of Georgetown. Interestingly, none of the citizens are indigenous to Ascension Island. Instead, the population is made up of people who originated from 15 places worldwide, including the U.K., the U.S. and Saint Helena.
Who owns Ascension Island?
Ascension Island is a British overseas territory. It was reportedly first spotted in 1501, but its official date of discovery is listed as May 21, 1503. That date was a holiday, Ascension Day, and this is how the island got its name.
The area has been under British control since 1815, and it is currently home to a Royal Air Force station with a runway extended to serve as an emergency landing strip for the now decommissioned US Space Shuttles.