Small Ship
Ushuaia to Ushuaia
Nov 13 - Dec 02 2025
20 Nights
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£14,360
Often combined with voyages to Antarctica and South Georgia, Falkland Islands cruises are an exceptional choice for wildlife lovers, bird watchers, and guests who enjoy exploring untouched nature. An expedition cruise to the Falkland Islands offers an ideal way to explore the archipelago's furthest reaches and visit sites only accessible from the sea.
With daily shore landing by Zodiac with a team of naturalist guides, you will land on remote sandy beaches where seals haul out, penguins nest as far as the eye can see, and Orcas circle the sea. Guests can enjoy spectacular natural sites such as the largest colony of black-browed albatrosses on Steeple Jason Island, where over 250,000 birds gather on the rocky island.Â
An expedition cruise to the Falkland Islands would only be complete with learning about its diverse History, from its first sighting in 1592 to the 1982 conflict with Argentina.
Our hand-picked Falkland Island cruises are selected by our team of experts on small modern expedition ships with outstanding levels of comfort and a small, intimate group size.Â
Led by an expert team of guides and naturalists, our Falkland Islands cruises offer an enriching expedition experience.Â
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From curious Gentoo penguins often approaching on the sand to jousting elephant seals and Orcas circling close to shore for prey, wildlife watching on the Falkland Islands can sometimes feel like watching a natural history programme unfold before you.
With no land-based predators, the islands offer a haven for birdlife, with up to 220 recorded species, including five penguin species, which can be seen from the ship, the shore, or on Zodiac excursions.
From the remnants of the 1982 conflict to farming traditions and historical buildings, the Falkland Islands' story, revealed through the guides, will fascinate any history lover.
The Falkland Islands offer pristine scenery, making it the perfect place to enjoy time in nature, hiking along empty beaches on remote islands and across landscapes virtually untouched by humans.
A part of a Falkland Islands cruise is the experience on the ship itself. Small, Modern expedition ships offer the ideal platform for exploring and are equipped with Zodiacs for shore landings and teams of highly experienced guides.
A paradise for wildlife lovers, nowhere can you see Falkland Island Steamer Ducks and Cobbs Wrens. Black-browed Albatrosses nest on remote islands, and penguins are visited more frequently than humans.Â
With three breeding species of seal (Fur Seals, elephant seals, and Sea lions) and over 20 species of cetaceans, including dolphins and whales, the Falkland Islands offer bountiful opportunities to encounter unique wildlife in its natural home from the ship, the shore, or a Zodiac.
Steeped in History, the Falkland Islands has many sites of historical interest, from the remnants of battlefields from the 1982 conflict to shipwrecks and the site of the first British settlers.
Deserted white sand beaches with azure waters, Stone runs (a unique geological feature to the Falkland Islands), Tussock Grass and sea cliffs make the Falkland Islands one of Earth's most windswept scenic places.
Due to the remote nature of the Falkland Islands and the lack of infrastructure, one of the best ways to experience it is on an expedition cruise with shore landings. Some landing sites, such as Steeple Jason Island, are only accessible by ship, making it the perfect choice for travellers looking to experience the best the Falkland Islands offer.Â
Most Falkland Islands cruises include Antarctica and South Georgia as part of a longer itinerary. Often, these expedition cruises depart from Ushuaia, Argentina, which is connected to Buenos Aires by daily flights for onward international connections. Most cruises include a charter flight between Buenos Aires and Ushuaia for a seamless travel experience. Â
LATAM Airlines has a weekly air connection between Mount Pleasant and Punta Arenas in Chile for cruises departing from Stanley in the Falkland Islands. Transfers from Mount Pleasant to Stanley are usually included with the cruise.
Please see our guide below for all the different ways to get to The Falkland Islands.
Falkland Islands Cruises occur during the summer, starting in late September or early October. This marks the beginning of the penguin breeding season, which ends as soon as March approaches. Wildlife-watching opportunities are excellent throughout the season, and the best month to take a cruise to the Falkland Islands depends on your preferences and wildlife-watching opportunities. Â
October witnessed the return of the Falkland Islands’ 22 species of breeding seabirds. Gentoo penguins are busy nesting, Rockhopper and King penguins return to the lonely sandy beaches, and Magellanic penguins breed in burrows. This is the best period to witness male Southern Elephant seals fight each other to control the beaches.Â
The best time for cruising in the Falkland Islands is from November to February, as this is the warmest period and when wildlife activity is at its peak. During November, penguins and albatrosses are incubating their eggs. December is the best time to witness hatching and penguins walking for the first time. January and February are excellent months to see Rockhopper and Gentoo penguins in their creches.Â
For more information on the best time to visit the Falkland Islands with a breakdown of wildlife month by month, please see our guide below.
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