Falkland Islands wildlife cruise

Falkland Islands

Falkland Islands is situated in the South Atlantic Ocean. It is best known for the Falkland war between England and Argentina (Argentineans call them Islas Malvinas).


Coastline on New Island and Black-browed albatross on Steeple Jason
Photos by Allan Hansen.

Wildlife

The Falklands is home to an amazing number of wildlife. I would call them the Atlantic version of the Galapagos Islands. Species include penguins, albatrosses and the famous Johnny Rook Caracara.
Checkout Falkland Island wildlife checklist on Falklands Conservation homepage.

Travel route on Falkland Islands

On my trip we visited New Island, Westpoint Island, Carcass Island, and Steep Jason Island.

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Be sure to include Steeple Jason in your trip. It is by far the most beautiful and interesting Island. The landing can be a bit tricky due to occasional big swells, so cross your fingers and prey for fine weather.

Albatrosses

The majority of the world's population of Black-browed albatrosses breed here and most of them (about 250.000) breed on the tiny Steeple Jason Island.


Black-browed albatross colony on Steeple Jason Island.
Photo: Allan Hansen
See also Albatross photos

The population of Black-browed albatrosses has decreased from 468,000 to 382,000 in the last five years mainly due to long line fishing and trawling. Falkland Islands is working hard to stop this and the Albatross and Petrels Programme has declined the number of seabird deaths in Falkland waters by a huge 90%.

Penguins

The Falklands are home to the largest populations on Earth of Gentoo and the Rockhopper penguins.


Rockhopper penguin on Westpoint Island.
Foto: Allan Hansen

Falkland waters

The air is clean and you might get lucky to experience some spectacular sunsets.


Typical Falkland sunset.
Photo: LichtenHansen

The sea is full of life and you might get lucky to see some local dolphins.


Commerson's dolphin leaping out of the water.
Photo: LichtenHansen

Further informations

You will not be disappointed if you decide to go on a cruise to Falkland Islands.

You are welcome to contact me for further information.

Photo Arnakke - Allan Hansen.
Contact Allan Hansen alias LichtenHansen