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On our Falkland Islands cruises & tours, days are spent spotting wildlife from boats, exploring the islands' white sandy beaches, visiting small communities, historic sites, and local farms. The Falklands Islands can be explored on a dedicated tour of the Falklands, or from many cruise ships on their way to Antarctica that stop and spend a day or two in the Archipelago. For a complete Falklands, experience do a dedicated trip like Falklands Quest where you’ll see a myriad species of seabirds, and varied marine mammals such as elephant seals, sea lions, dolphins, and orcas. Do you want to see penguins? We'll spot King Penguins, Rockhopper, Magellanic, Gentoo, and, if we're lucky, some Macaroni penguins. Choose from our Falklands tours below or call us to design your perfect trip! 
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10 Best Falkland Islands Cruises for 2024-2025

Trip NameFromDaysNext DepartureSummary
Epic Antarctica: Crossing the Circle via Falklands & South Georgia$3849523Dec 16, 2024From the Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to South Georgia to the Antarctic Peninsula, you will have countless unforgettable moments on this …
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Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctica via Ushuaia$1979521Nov 1, 2024Board MS Seaventure in Ushuaia, Argentina, cruise through the Beagle Channel on your way to the Falkland Islands, then on to South Georgia, and …
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Antarctica Complete$3149523Jan 30, 2025Explore Antarctica along with South Georgia and the Falkland - Malvinas islands on this 23-day adventure cruise aboard the Sylvia Earle. Enjoy the …
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Best of Antarctica: Pristine Wilderness$789911Nov 18, 2024Experience Antarctica's wildlife on this 11-day Best of Antarctica: Pristine Wilderness Cruise Roundtrip Ushuaia aboard Ocean Endeavour. Explore the …
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South Georgia and the Falklands$2597117Oct 8, 2024This 17-day journey across South Georgia's stunning shoreline wildlife spectacle is hosted by National Geographic Endurance. Explore expansive …
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Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Antarctica$1575020Feb 1, 2025This Falkland Islands, South Georgia, and Antarctic Peninsula 20-day cruise is an animal-lover’s dream come true. The rugged landscapes create an …
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South Georgia and the Falklands$2621117Feb 28, 2025The wildlife spectacle of South Georgia's beautiful coastline is maximized on this voyage. Explore sprawling colonies of penguins. As you make your …
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South Georgia, Falklands & Antarctic Odyssey$2889520Jan 2, 2025Explore South Georgia and the Antarctic Peninsula on this 20-day cruise aboard Sylvia Earle from Ushuaia to Punta Arenas. Encounter captivating …
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Wild Isles of the South Atlantic$1289516Mar 20, 2026Set sail on a 16-day Wild Isles of the South Atlantic cruise from Ushuaia to Montevideo aboard Ocean Albatros. Visit the Falkland Islands and South …
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Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Antarctica$1450019Dec 11, 2025Embark on a 19-day cruise from Ushuaia to see black-browed albatrosses in the Falkland Islands, explore Port Stanley, visit South Georgia's king …
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10 Best Falkland Islands Luxury Cruises & Tours for 2024-2025

Trip NameFromDaysNext DepartureSummary
Epic Antarctica: Crossing the Circle via Falklands & South Georgia$3849523Dec 16, 2024From the Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to South Georgia to the Antarctic Peninsula, you will have countless unforgettable moments on this …
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Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctica via Ushuaia$1979521Nov 1, 2024Board MS Seaventure in Ushuaia, Argentina, cruise through the Beagle Channel on your way to the Falkland Islands, then on to South Georgia, and …
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Wildlife Week$59918Oct 12, 2024Spend a week exploring remote Falkland Islands. Visit Sea Lion Island to see seabirds, elephant seals, and sea lions. Spend three nights on Pebble …
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Antarctica Complete$3149523Jan 30, 2025Explore Antarctica along with South Georgia and the Falkland - Malvinas islands on this 23-day adventure cruise aboard the Sylvia Earle. Enjoy the …
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Falklands Quest$979915Oct 12, 2024Spend two weeks exploring the Falklands. See wildlife on Saunders, Pebble, and Sea Lion Islands; visit war museums in Port Howard and Stanley; and …
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Falkland Island Life$53078Oct 12, 2024An ideal introduction to the culture and history of the Falklands! Visit historical sites, tour a working sheep farm, and explore several prime …
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Best of Antarctica: Pristine Wilderness$789911Nov 18, 2024Experience Antarctica's wildlife on this 11-day Best of Antarctica: Pristine Wilderness Cruise Roundtrip Ushuaia aboard Ocean Endeavour. Explore the …
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South Georgia and the Falklands$2597117Oct 8, 2024This 17-day journey across South Georgia's stunning shoreline wildlife spectacle is hosted by National Geographic Endurance. Explore expansive …
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Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Antarctica$1575020Feb 1, 2025This Falkland Islands, South Georgia, and Antarctic Peninsula 20-day cruise is an animal-lover’s dream come true. The rugged landscapes create an …
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South Georgia and the Falklands$2621117Feb 28, 2025The wildlife spectacle of South Georgia's beautiful coastline is maximized on this voyage. Explore sprawling colonies of penguins. As you make your …
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Our 6 Favorite Cruise Ships Visiting The Falklands for 2024-2025

Ship NameMax PassengersFromSummary
MV Plancius112$13350Built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2008, the MV Plancius is fully equipped for polar expedition cruises to the Arctic and Antarctica, and …
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MV Ushuaia88$9990The MV Ushuaia is a steel hulled, ice-strengthened vessel built originally for oceanographic research and recently converted for passenger voyages to …
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National Geographic Explorer148$28020The National Geographic Explorer is a state-of-the-art luxury expedition ship accommodating 148 guests in 81 outside cabins. It is fully stabilized, …
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Getting to the Falkland Islands

By Air
While technically a British Territory, the Falklands are remote islands off the eastern coast of South America also claimed by Argentina, where they are known as the Islas Malvinas. Many of our tours start from the Mount Pleasant Airport, which is easily reached by flights from Punta Arenas or Santiago, Chile

Once you're in the Falkland Islands, you will either fly to your various hotels or to your cruise boarding destination on a low-flying local aircraft that will give you a tremendous aerial view of this Atlantic archipelago. 

Cruises visiting the Falklands

Cruises visiting the Falkland Islands generally embark in Ushuaia, Argentina, while some may start in Buenos Aires or Puerto Madryn, Argentina. Many sail onwards to explore the South Georgia Islands, the Antarctica Peninsula, the remote Weddell Sea and other Antarctic destinations as well.
Favorite Wildlife Watching Islands of the Falklands

Sea Lion Island
The southerly-most inhabited island and one of the smallest in the Falklands archipelago, Sea Lion Island may have the highest wildlife density in the islands. Forty-seven different species of birds, Elephant Seals and yes, Sea Lions, will be spotted.

Saunders Island
Still an active sheep farm and was the site of the first British settlement in 1765, the highlights here are penguins and the black-browed albatross colony which stretches to the narrow sandy isthmus known as The Neck.

Carcass Island
Possibly the most picturesque of the outer-lying islands, it attracts many small birds such as Black-chinned siskins, the Cobb’s wren, and the Falklands thrush.
Wildlife of the Falkland Islands

While quite similar to the wildlife found in Patagonia, the Falklands have no native reptiles, amphibians or even terrestrial mammals. On your trip to the Falklands, you can expect to see:
  • Penguins: gentoo, rockhopper, giant, macaroni and magellanic.
  • Seabirds: Striated caracara, Antarctic skuas, Southern giant petrels, and Passerines, among many others.
  • Land birds: Night herons, ruddy-headed geese, and blackish oystercatchers.
  • Whales:  Orcas, southern right whales, humpback whales, blue whales, fin whales, sei whales, and sperm whales.
  • Dolphins: Peale's dolphins, Commerson's dolphins
  • Sea lions
  • Elephant seals
  • Leopard seals
Activities & Highlights of Falkland Islands tours

Wildlife viewing, leisurely strolls on the white beaches, and history lessons are at the center of the Falkland Islands tours. Each itinerary balances a mix of these activities in engaging daily excursions.
  • Learn the history of the 1982 conflict between Britain and Argentina and visit the cemeteries and battlefields that mark its memory.
  • Transfer by plane to more remote islands for a stunning aerial view of the Falklands.
  • Hike to the inland lagoons and grasslands where sheep and land birds reside. 
  • March among the various penguin species that call the Falklands their home. 
  • Spot wildlife on land and marine life in the water.
  • Explore historical Stanley on East Falkland Island.
  • Enjoy the strangely "Caribbean" feel of the white sand beaches and turquoise blue seas.
  • Depart the Falklands towards neighboring South Georgia Island or perhaps even an exploration of the ice-encumbered Antarctic
Best Falkland Islands Small Ship Cruise Lines for 2024-2025
  • Silversea Cruises - provides two routes to Antarctica. Choose between flying into Antarctica in 2 hours or sailing the renowned Drake Passage for a memorable adventure. Their expedition staff is the pride of the business, trained in everything from penguin spotting to glacier photography. Embark Silver Cloud to see penguins, dolphins, and learn about the Falkland Islands' history.
  • Ponant - offers an "à la carte" approach to organizing your trip. You get to choose the options and select the places you want to see and visit based on your preferences. Discover the wild archipelago of the Falkland Islands aboard Le Lyrial during five ports of call: New Island, Carcass, Saunders, Volunteer Point, and Port Stanley.
  • Lindblad Expeditions - has over 50 years of exploration experience, with expedition leaders and naturalists who are recognized authority in their professions. On National Geographic Resolution, explore the Falkland Islands' magnificent colonies of nesting albatross and rockhopper penguins.
  • Aurora Expeditions - pioneered ship-based adventures 30 years ago with expedition cruises to Antarctica and remained committed to small low-impact groups. Their epic voyages to Antarctica aboard the Sylvia Earle include additional time in the Falklands~Malvinas to discover the islands' fascinating history and encounter the spectacular birdlife. 
  • Polar Latitudes -  founder-owned and run, focused on delivering a boutique luxury experience for people who want a more immersive Antarctic journey. On the MS Seaventure, discover Falkland Islands/Malvinas, home to some of the most unique and abundant wildlife on earth. 
  • Quark Expeditions a leader in polar adventure, forever driven to forge new paths in polar explorations. Sail the Falklands, known for their wildlife (penguins and bird species are plentiful) as well as their dramatic history aboard Ocean Adventurer.
  • Poseidon Expeditions - is one of the leading providers of polar expeditions in the cruise industry. Be sure not to skip the Falkland Islands on your Antarctica voyage if you're an avid wildlife and bird lover! Cruise aboard the luxury expedition ship Sea Spirit
  • Antarctica 21 - sails on the Magellan Explorer to the Falkland Islands, South Georgia, and Antarctica.

 
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