Cruise Ship Excursions

Shore excursions are an excellent way to explore Falkland Islands' wildlife and culture if you're short on time. The excursions listed below take place around Stanley and upper East Falklands. If your tour includes watching wildlife, remember that you are visiting wildlife in a natural environment. Be sure to read the Countryside Code before you leave to make sure you get the most out of your experience, respecting the wildlife by remaining at least 6 metres (20 feet) away.

If you plan to be in the Falklands for several days before or after your cruise, please see our "What to do" section - which has suggestions of things to do and places to visit for those with more time on their hands.

Please note that due to the small size of the Falklands, not every excursion will always be available. To avoid disappointment we recommend you book your preferred tour with your cruise director/onboard shore excursion manager as soon as possible. In some instances you can also hire a local independent guide who will collect you in Stanley on your day of arrival. Both options are detailed below where appropriate.

Whichever option you choose, don't forget to bring your camera. Layers of clothing are recommended as the weather can change quickly, along with strong, sensible footwear for excursions away from the town centre.

Battlefield tours

Length of tour: 4+ hours
How to book the tour:
- Book with your cruise director/onboard shore excursion manager
- Hire a local guide

The Falklands Conflict between Britain and Argentina took place between April and June 1982, during which time both sides lost many lives. Whilst many individual battles took place right across the Islands ...
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Bluff Cove lagoon tour

Length of tour: 3 hours
How to book the tour:
- Book with your cruise director/onboard shore excursion manager

Less than an hour from Stanley, this award-winning tour (Seatrade’s “Shore Excursion of the Year 2009”) takes you to the Lagoon at Bluff Cove farm; a privately owned wildlife haven...
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Falklands Nature trek

Length of tour:: 3 hours
How to book the tour:
- Book with your cruise director/onboard shore excursion manager
- Hire a local guide

For the nature enthusiast, this is an exclusive opportunity to view Falkland Islands wildlife and flora. Passengers will be transported from the Jetty Visitors Centre by mini bus to nearby Whalebone Cove ...
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Kelp Point beach tour

Length of tour:: 6 to 7 hours
How to book the tour:
- Book with your cruise director/onboard shore excursion manager
- Hire a local guide

Approximately 2.5 hours from Stanley, Kelp Point is one of the most diverse flora and fauna sites in the Falklands, offering access to 30+ bird species, Southern elephant seals, gentoo and Magellanic penguins...
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Kidney Island catamaran trip

Length of tour:: 3 hours
How to book the tour:
- Book with your cruise director/onboard shore excursion manager

Join the catamaran "Seaquest" and take a trip to the Kidney Island Nature Reserve. Kidney Island has a great diversity of birdlife including rockhopper penguins, rock cormorants and many small species...
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Long Island Farm tour

Length of tour:: 4 hours
How to book the tour:
- Book with your cruise director/onboard shore excursion manager

Situated 20 miles from Stanley as the crow flies, Long Island farm is a popular destination for cruise passengers and day trippers. 6th generation Falkland Islanders Neil and Glenda Watson continue to farm ...
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Lorenzo penguin and nature tour

Length of tour:: 6 hours
How to book the tour:
- Book with your cruise director/onboard shore excursion manager

Guests are collected from Stanley for this full day tour to the north-east area of East Falkland. The one-and-a-half hour journey takes in the rugged beauty of the Falklands landscape...
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North Pond penguin tour

Length of tour:: 6 hours
How to book the tour:
- Book with your cruise director/onboard shore excursion manager

Visitors are invited to join Gus, Paula and their experienced team of local guides for a scenic tour to the north coast of East Falkland. Guests are collected from Stanley for the one-and-a-half hour trip ...
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Rockhopper penguin tour

Length of tour:: 3 hours
How to book the tour:
- Book with your cruise director/onboard shore excursion manager

Located on Murrell Farm and shadowed by Mount Lowe, this tour offers guests the chance to see the rare rockhopper penguin whilst still allowing time to explore Stanley or organise a second tour...
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Sparrow Cove tour

Length of tour:: 3 to 4 hours
How to book the tour:
- Book with your cruise director/onboard shore excursion manager

Sparrow Cove was named after the British ketch HMS Sparrow, which was stationed in the Islands between 1839 and 1843. Part of Murrell Farm, Sparrow Cove features a photogenic beach set against the jagged peaks...
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Stanley History Walk

Length of tour: 2.5 hours
How to book the tour:
- Book with your cruise director/onboard shore excursion manager
- Hire a local guide

Described as an intimate look at the real Stanley, this guided walk is an ideal opportunity to understand the pioneering history of the tiny capital of the Falkland Islands and all the fascinating evidence...
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Stanley Town Tours

Length of tour: 1 to 2 hours
How to book the tour:
- Book with your cruise director/onboard shore excursion manager
- Hire a local guide

Stanley is the capital of the Falklands Islands, home to 85% of the country’s population as well as the seat of Government and the majority of economic activity. Established by Governor Moody in 1843, Stanley...
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Volunteer Point tour

Length of tour:: 7 hours
How to book the tour:
- Book with your cruise director/onboard shore excursion manager
- Hire a local guide

Volunteer Point is one of the most popular and important tourist destinations in the Falklands. The site is a cornucopia of bird activity, home to king, gentoo and Magellanic penguins – as well as waterfowl...
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