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Gentoos in the mist
The type of unrivalled photographic opportunities that await you in the Falklands
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The road ahead
A Falkland landscape and an open road - find your Falkland Islands
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Stanley
An aerial view of Stanley with Christ Church Cathedral at centre
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Penguin surfing
A gentoo penguin rides a wave back to shore
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Kelp Goose
The majestic all-white male Kelp Goose
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Flying penguin
Who said penguins can't fly. Surfing to the shore this Gentoo penguin definitely got airborne (c) D Pettersson
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Variable Hawk
Hawk perching on the horse corral at an East Falkland farm (c) S Jaffray
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Sand Pipers
White-Rumped Sand Pipers with Sea Cabbage foilage (c) D Pettersson
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Albatross
Black-Browed Albatross in flight (c) G Moulds
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Grass Wren
Grass Wren dwarfed by tussac grass on East Island (c) Hattie Kilmartin
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Sufing penguin
Falklands Exposed photography competition overall winning image by former CBFSAI Air Commodore Gordon Moulds
Sparrow Cove tour
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 of Mount Lowe. Visitors are advised to wear wind/waterproof clothing, inclusive of warm hat, gloves, and sturdy walking shoes.
Visitors in Stanley on cruise ships can enjoy Sparrow Cove by taking a short boat trip from their anchored vessel to nearby Kidney Cove. On arrival, visitors are transferred to a 4WD vehicle for a 30 minute overland tour to the first penguin colony. Depending on the season it is possible to see two penguin species (gentoo and king penguins), as well as the enigmatic variable hawk, Falkland skua, upland goose and many other endemic sub-species. The return boat trip provides great photo opportunities of Stanley and your ship at anchor.
Length of tour:
3 to 4 hours
How to book the tour:
- Book it through your cruise director/onboard shore excursion manager
