diff --git a/.travis.yml b/.travis.yml
index bb3c0b3e..60d9ac68 100644
--- a/.travis.yml
+++ b/.travis.yml
@@ -16,6 +16,8 @@ script:
     $PYTHON -m pytest pyvips-master
 
 matrix:
+  allow_failures:
+    - os: osx
   fast_finish: true
   include:
     - os: linux