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Welcome to the Falkland Islands
A sign greeting cruise ship passengers as they come ashore
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Kelp Goose
The majestic all-white male Kelp Goose
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Bluff Cove Lagoon
Beautiful blue skies, the long white sandy beach and colourful foliage characterise Bluff Cove Lagoon (c) Hattie Kilmartin
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Escaping penguin
A Gentoo penguin makes a frantic effort to reach the beach as a seal closes in behind it
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On the road
A typical causeway used to cross rivers and creeks on the East Falkland road network (c) S Jaffray
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Sandy beach
Pristine beaches with white sand and coastal greens are plentiful around the Falklands
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Gentoo Penguin
A birds eye view (c) Hattie Kilmartin
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Blue day
Off roading near beautiful beaches and clear blue sea (c) Hattie Kilmartin
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Sea Cabbage Cafe
Cruise ship passengers are treated to a Falklands style smoko at the Sea Cabbage Cafe at Bluff Cove Lagoon (c) Hattie Kilmartin
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Zodiac beach landing
Crew lead the way ashore
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Britton Norman Islander aircraft at work
The cherry red aircraft carries passengers and freight to outlying settlements
History tours and trails
The Falkland Islands have a rich history embracing maritime trade, missionary links, Darwinian discoveries and participation in the two World Wars. Memorials and reminders of the 1982 conflict feature significantly, but there is much more to discover about the heritage of the Islands. Links with sealers, whalers, explorers and South American indigenous people have helped to shape the culture, as well as the natural environment of today's Falklands.
Tours of Stanley can be customised to focus on historical features and include a visit to the Britannia Museum and Cartmell Cottage. Choose to travel by vehicle or on foot as you prefer. Visitors with more time on their hands may wish to enquire about trips further afield on East Falkland but be sure that your trip can be accommodated within the time available to return for the last ship’s tender.
Specialised history tours can be booked in advance on some cruise vessels.
