Falkland Islands

The Falkland Islands are notorious for their large population of penguins! Five penguin species (Rockhopper, Gentoo, Magellan, Macaroni, and King) live on the islands and may be seen by visitors. Many other birds live on the islands, including the Black-Browed Albatross, and many types of seals, whales, and even some dolphins! Historically, the islands’ first discovery by early explorers was in 1592. The English explorer John Davis saw them from his boat, and then another explorer in 1690, named John Strong of England, made the first landing at Bold Cove, Port Howard. Today, the islands are populated by farmers, fishermen, artisans, and sheep! The Falkland Islands make a fantastic cruise destination as the scenery is full of beautiful coastlines, rolling mountain landscapes, and charming towns. We recommend that guests prepare for windy weather, as the islands maintain a windy nature year-round.