Falklands and Antarctica in Luxury

Embark in the afternoon and set sail through the Magallan Strait

Watch for marine mammals and birds from deck or enjoy lectures and onboard facilities.

During the morning we will visit New Island, a wildlife and nature reserve. Our Zodiacs will take us ashore near the island’s small settlement at Coffin Harbour. From there we will hike across the island to reach the rocky cliffs and a rookery where Rockhopper Penguins and Blue-eyed Shags share the same nesting area. We will also observe Black-browed Albatross going about their daily routines and may even spot Upland Geese on our hike.

West Point Island: Located slightly northwest of West Falkland, West Point Island is used for sheep farming and nature observations. Peale’s dolphins and the distinctive black and white markings of the Commerson’s dolphin can usually be seen in the waters around West Point Island. Rolling moorland and steep cliffs make for great photographic opportunities, but the main attraction is the Devil’s Nose, a cliffside colony of Black-browed Albatrosses nesting side-by-side with feisty Rockhopper Penguins. Magellanic Penguins and Magellanic Cormorants can also be found on the island.

 

Stanley is a small, colourful city with very British characteristics. Visit the excellent museum and the cathedral and maybe have a drink in one of the local pubs.

Watch for marine mammals and birds from deck or enjoy lectures and onboard facilities.

In the Antarctic Sound, we hope to visit Hope Bay or Paulet Island. At Paulet, Hope Bay and Brown Bluff Adelie and gentoo penguins breed, as do kelp gulls and Cape petrels, snow petrels and skuas. The Sound’s main attractions are the spectacular tabular icebergs that come from the Larsen Ice Shelf further south. We plan at least two zodiac excursions each day with landings or cruises around the ice spotting penguins, birds and marine mammals.  There may also be opportunities to land and visit one of the international research stations in the area or the post office at Port Lockroy.

Last opportunities for bird watching and looking out for whales as we cross the Drake Passage.

Arrive in the morning and disembark