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Falkland Islands

How to visit the Falkland Islands and what it costs: the weekly flight from Chile, the UK airbridge, the cruises that stop and their fares, the best penguin sites and months, and the rules.

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How do you visit the Falkland Islands, and what does it cost?

By ship or plane; Americans need no visa. Ships call from late September to early April: big South America cruises spend a day at Stanley (from $5,569), expedition voyages add outer-island landings (from about $10,500). Fliers take LATAM's Saturday flight from Santiago via Punta Arenas or the UK airbridge, then spend about £184 a night each. Go November to February for penguins at Volunteer Point and Sea Lion Island.

Facts checked October 15, 2026 against 59 sources.

Falkland Islands at a glance

Map showing Falkland IslandsFalkland Islands, 51°45′S, 59°15′WFalkland IslandsStanley, 51°42′S, 57°51′WStanley
  1. July: no trips
  2. August: no trips
  3. September: in season
  4. October: in season
  5. November: best
  6. December: best
  7. January: best
  8. February: best
  9. March: in season
  10. April: in season
  11. May: no trips
  12. June: no trips

Best Season

Type
Region
Location
51°45′S, 59°15′W
Season
Cruise ships call from late September to early April; land-based leisure visitors come mostly October to March, when the outer-island lodges are open. Stanley is open all year.
Best months
November to February
Getting there
Fly to Mount Pleasant Airport on LATAM every Saturday from Santiago via Punta Arenas, or on the UK Ministry of Defence airbridge twice a week. Or arrive by cruise ship: more than forty include the islands, and all call at Stanley.
Wildlife
About one million breeding penguins of five species, including the world's largest gentoo population and 1,500 pairs of king penguins at Volunteer Point; 70% of the world's black-browed albatrosses; elephant seals, sea lions and orcas at Sea Lion Island.
Landings
Visitor permit on arrival, up to one month, with a return ticket, booked accommodation and USD 2,000,000 evacuation insurance. Countryside Code: stay 20 ft (6 m) from wildlife, ask landowners first, bring no risk foods; some colonies close for bird flu.

The Falkland Islands are a British territory in the South Atlantic where about one million penguins of five species nest every summer, some of them a short walk from the capital, Stanley.1 You can see them for a day from a big cruise ship, for a few days of Zodiac landings on an expedition voyage that usually continues to South Georgia or the Antarctic Peninsula, or for a week or more on a fly-in trip that hops between island lodges in small government planes.23

How can you visit the Falkland Islands?

By ship or by plane, and most people come by ship: 65,197 cruise passengers arrived in the 2025-26 season, against 2,918 leisure visitors who flew in during 2025.4

Way to visitTime in the islandsLowest price we foundWhat you see
Big-ship South America cruiseOne day; large-ship passengers spent 5.2 hours ashore on average4$5,569 per person, inside cabin, 22 days (Holland America, February 1, 2027)5Stanley and Gypsy Cove; Volunteer Point or a farm on a paid tour2
Expedition cruiseTwo or three days of landings, usually including Stanley67$10,485 per person, 19 days with five in Antarctica (HX, March 19, 2027)7Albatross and rockhopper colonies at West Point, Saunders or New Island48
Fly in and stayA week or more; the 2025 average was 11.4 nights4Flights quoted on request, then £183.83 per person per night, the 2025 average spend94Lodges on islands such as Pebble and Sea Lion, reached by FIGAS plane10

Pick the big ship if the Falklands are one stop on a wider South America trip, an expedition ship if you want albatross cliffs and South Georgia on one voyage, and a fly-in trip if you have a week and want evenings in the colonies: cruise calls at Stanley mostly end by 5 or 6 p.m., while gentoos stream home along their "penguin highways" in the early evening.1112

How do you fly to the Falkland Islands?

On LATAM's Saturday flight from Santiago, Chile, which stops at Punta Arenas, or on the UK Ministry of Defence airbridge; both land at Mount Pleasant Airport on East Falkland, and there is no direct flight from the United States.139

RouteWhenWhat to know
LATAM, Santiago to Mount Pleasant via Punta ArenasEvery Saturday, returning the same dayLeaves Punta Arenas at 11:19, lands at 12:57; stops at Río Gallegos, Argentina, southbound on the second Saturday of each month and northbound on the third914
UK airbridge from EnglandLeaves the UK Sundays and Wednesdays; returns Tuesdays and FridaysAbout 18 hours with a refueling stop; book through the Falkland Islands Government Office in London1513

Neither route publishes a fare: agents quote LATAM seats on request.9 LATAM's São Paulo flight, suspended during Covid-19, had not restarted when we checked.14 Routing through Chile means meeting Chile's entry rules, because the Punta Arenas stop is not treated as a transit.15 Until November 15, 2026, the airbridge uses East Midlands Airport while RAF Brize Norton's runway is resurfaced.16 Mount Pleasant is a military site, and photos there without a permit can bring a prison sentence.17

Book the airport bus to Stanley before you arrive; it drops you at your accommodation.13 Between islands, the government air service FIGAS flies small Britten-Norman Islanders to grass strips like an air taxi: book by 10 a.m. the day before, get your departure time that afternoon, and keep to 44 lb (20 kg) of baggage.318 Lodges have few rooms and little late availability from December to February, so book them first, and spend your last night on East Falkland to be sure of reaching the airport.14

Which cruises go to the Falkland Islands?

Two kinds, and all of them schedule Stanley: big ships touring South America, which stop on the way around Cape Horn, and expedition ships, which add Zodiac landings at outer islands on a route that usually includes South Georgia or Antarctica.2 In 2025-26, 80 of the 129 ships that called (62%) went beyond Stanley, most often to West Point Island (29% of outer-island calls), Saunders Island (23%) and New Island (22%).4

The voyages below, priced on October 14 and 15, 2026, are listed cheapest first; fares are per person, two sharing:

VoyageLength and routeIn the FalklandsLowest fare, as listed
Holland America, Oosterdam, February 1, 202722 days, Buenos Aires to San Antonio, ChileStanley$5,569 inside cabin, taxes included; Antarctica from the ship only51920
HX, Antarctica and Falklands, Fridtjof Nansen, March 19, 202719 days, Buenos Aires to MontevideoDays 12 to 14, with Stanley$10,485 (was $14,398)7
HX, South Georgia and Falklands, Fram, March 12, 202718 days, Punta Arenas to Montevideo; no AntarcticaDay 4, days 13 and 14$10,731 (was $15,732)21
Oceanwide, Hondius, January 16, 202719 days, Ushuaia round tripCarcass or Saunders, then Stanley$17,400 quadruple porthole berth (waitlist); triple $19,500 on request2223
Ponant, Great Austral Loop, Le Lyrial, March 10, 202720 days, Ushuaia to Buenos AiresPort Stanley$21,670 window or porthole stateroom with the 15% Ponant Bonus; by quote only24
Silversea, Antarctica and the Falklands, Silver Endeavour, January 2, 202713 days: fly from Puerto Williams to King George Island, sail backCarcass, New Island and Stanley$23,600 Last-Minute fare, non-refundable, with Santiago hotel and charter flights25
Seabourn, Seabourn Venture, March 2, 202721 days, Buenos Aires round trip3 days, with Stanley$28,198 veranda suite, taxes included26
Quark, Penguins of the Far South, Ocean Explorer, October 25, 202620 days, Ushuaia round tripDays 4 and 5$28,595 triple suite brochure fare (a 15% promo code was offered)627
Viking, Viking Octantis, March 2, 202719 days, Buenos Aires to UshuaiaWest Point Island and Port Stanley$28,999 Nordic Balcony, Fall Sale fare ending October 31, 20262829

HX's March voyages are the cheapest way onto the outer islands, and their extra anniversary discount ends with bookings made by November 9, 2026.30 Aurora Expeditions and Lindblad Expeditions also spend days 4 and 5 here on their South Georgia voyages.3132 Weather decides landings: 18 scheduled ship calls were canceled in 2025-26.4 To weigh the longer trip, see is South Georgia worth it.

How much does a trip to the Falkland Islands cost?

From $5,569 on a big-ship cruise, about $10,500 on an expedition voyage with outer-island landings, or international flights plus about £184 per person per night on a fly-in stay; that last figure is the 2025 average, about half of it for accommodation.574 For a land trip, what we could confirm for 2026-27:

  • Lodges: Sea Lion Lodge charges £230 per person per night with all meals, £180 for stays of five nights or more, plus £80 a night for single use.33
  • A typical stay: at the average spend, 11 nights cost about £2,000 per person before international flights (our arithmetic).4
  • Island flights: FIGAS lists resident fares of £65 to £78 one way and charters at £1,834 per flying hour, but no visitor fare, so ask your lodge or agent.34
  • Departure tax: £40, in cash (pounds, euros or US dollars) or by Visa or Mastercard debit card.18

On a cruise, the main extra is shore excursions: HX sells Volunteer Point at $338 a head, and our Stanley guide lists the cheaper town tours.7 The local pound is at par with sterling and US dollars are widely accepted, but the only ATM is in Stanley, so carry cash for the outer islands.35 Our Antarctica trip cost guide covers flights and insurance.

When is the best time to visit the Falkland Islands?

November to February, when every penguin species is ashore and the outer-island lodges are open; December has been the busiest month over the past ten years.36374

MonthsWildlifeFor visitors
September and OctoberMagellanics return in early September, rockhoppers in early October; gentoos and albatrosses lay; elephant seals pup3839124036First ships: the 2025-26 season opened on September 2911
November and DecemberRockhoppers lay in early November, kings from November; orcas at Sea Lion Island from mid-November394110High season starts; small lodges fill14
January and FebruaryChicks grow; rockhoppers fledge in February, gentoo chicks go to sea late in the month; sea lions pup391236Ships of 1,200 to 2,850 passengers called at Stanley 15 times in January and February 2026 (our count)11
March and AprilRockhoppers molt and leave by April; Magellanics leave by mid-April3938Sea Lion and Pebble islands list opening to March 31; the last ship of 2025-26 called on April 7374211

The weather is cool and windy rather than cold: the government gives a range from 75°F (24°C) in January to 23°F (-5°C) in July, and summer days usually run 46°F to 68°F (8°C to 20°C).4344 Our Stanley guide has the monthly averages. Winter visits work too: snow rarely lingers, gentoos and kings stay, and Stanley is open all year.36

What are the best places to visit in the Falkland Islands?

Start with Volunteer Point, home to almost all the islands' king penguins, and Sea Lion Island, home to 95% of their elephant seals; the rest depends on whether you arrive by ship or plane.4137

PlaceGetting thereWhy go
Gypsy Cove4 miles (6.5 km) from Stanley, on foot, by taxi or cruise-day shuttleMagellanic penguins on a white sand bay in a National Nature Reserve452
Volunteer PointAbout 2.5 hours each way by 4x4 from Stanley, the last 12 miles off-roadThe king penguin colony, with gentoos and Magellanics; a local guide and the landowner's permission are required104647
Sea Lion IslandFIGAS flight; lodge for 20 guestsElephant seals, sea lions, three penguin species, orcas in early summer3337
Saunders IslandExpedition landing, or a FIGAS flight to one of three places to stayAll five penguin species and albatrosses; Port Egmont, the first British settlement, from 176548
West Point IslandThe most visited expedition landingBlack-browed albatrosses and rockhoppers; Cliff Mountain is the highest cliff in the Falklands84
Carcass IslandExpedition landing, or a stay at Carcass Island HouseRodent-free, so full of ground-nesting birds such as the endemic Cobb's wren, plus gentoos and Magellanics49
New IslandExpedition ships; land stays only for visitors spending several weeksRun by the charity Falklands Conservation; FIGAS carries at most three adults there, and weather can stop landings for days50

From November 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027, Volunteer Point opens 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and closes on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, which does not affect cruise excursions.47 Bleaker and Pebble islands add more penguin colonies, and Pebble has the longest beach in the Falklands, Elephant Beach, at 4 miles (6.4 km).5142

What wildlife will you see in the Falkland Islands?

Penguins first: five species breed here, and the islands hold more gentoos than anywhere else on Earth.1

SpeciesFalklands populationWhen they are ashoreEasiest places to see them
Gentoo penguin121,500 pairs in the 2010 census, at about 85 coloniesAll year; eggs in October, chicks go to sea in late FebruaryYorke Bay near Stanley, Volunteer Point, Bleaker and Sea Lion islands121475137
Southern rockhopper320,000 pairs (36% of the world's) in 2010Early October to AprilSaunders, West Point, Pebble; Murrell Farm on a day trip from Stanley394884246
Magellanic penguinAbout 100,000 pairs (estimate)Early September to mid-AprilGypsy Cove, outside Stanley3845
King penguin1,500 pairs, almost all at Volunteer PointAll year; 500 to 700 chicks a yearVolunteer Point; small groups elsewhere411
Macaroni penguin24 pairs at 12 sitesSummer, among rockhoppersAsk locally for recent sightings521

The Falklands also hold 70% of the world's black-browed albatrosses, about 500,000 pairs, nesting from September to April; most breed on Steeple Jason and Beauchêne Island, and visitors see them at West Point and Saunders.40848 Sea Lion Island holds 95% of the islands' elephant seals, and from mid-November to late December killer whales hunt its shallows for pups.3710

Bird flu is the current caveat. Highly pathogenic avian influenza has been confirmed in gentoo colonies since March 2025, including at Volunteer Point and at Yorke Bay and Sparrow Cove near Stanley; the Volunteer Point restrictions were lifted on December 1, 2025.53 On the government's latest list, dated March 5, 2026, Cape Dolphin and Beauchêne Island were closed to the public and Pebble Island had access restrictions, all due for review.53 Expect to disinfect your boots at each site, and check closures before you book.54 Our penguin species guide compares the region's penguins.

Can Americans visit the Falkland Islands, and is it safe?

Yes to both. Americans need no visa: the United States is not on the government's list of nationalities that must apply for one.55 Immigration stamps a visitor permit, valid for up to one month, in your passport on arrival; you need a return ticket or the money to buy one, pre-booked accommodation, enough funds for the stay and medical insurance covering air evacuation to at least USD 2,000,000.55 Your passport must be valid for the whole stay.18

The UK government describes crime as low and disorder as rare.17 The islands have been mine-free since November 2020, and no civilian has ever been hurt by a landmine there.18 The real risks are remoteness and roads: complex medical cases may be evacuated to Chile or Uruguay, and the UK warns of frequent accidents on the road from Mount Pleasant to Stanley.17

Where are the Falkland Islands, and who owns them?

They lie in the South Atlantic about 400 miles (640 km) from the South American mainland, and they are a British Overseas Territory that governs itself except for defense and foreign affairs.43 The archipelago is East and West Falkland plus 778 smaller islands, about 4,700 square miles (12,200 km²) in all; South Georgia is 870 miles (1,400 km) to the southeast, which is why so many Antarctic voyages stop here.4356

The 2021 census counted 3,662 residents, 2,974 of them in Stanley.57 Argentina claims the islands and invaded on April 2, 1982; British forces retook them on June 14, after 74 days, and nearly 1,000 lives were lost.43 In 2013, 99.8% of those who voted chose to remain a UK territory, and the islands pay their own way, mostly from fishing, farming and tourism.43 Islanders find the name "Malvinas" "highly offensive"; in Spanish, the government asks you to say Islas Falkland.18

What are the rules for visiting wildlife?

The government's Countryside Code applies everywhere, and breaking it can mean a fine:58

  • Stay outside colonies and at least 20 ft (6 m) from wildlife, and never block an animal's path to the sea.
  • Never feed, touch or chase animals; turn off your flash and leave selfie sticks in your bag.
  • Ask before entering private land, which is most land, and leave gates as you find them. Drones need the landowner's permission.18
  • Whalebones, skulls and eggs may not be exported.
  • Bring no meat, unpasteurized dairy, eggs, uncooked vegetables or some fruits, and clean boots and gear between sites.59

Two less obvious rules: a Starlink terminal needs a £180-a-year government license, and Volunteer Point is a no-smoking area.1847

Who should skip the Falkland Islands?

Skip a fly-in trip if you cannot spare a full week or need firm schedules: FIGAS times are set the afternoon before, and the airbridge is subject to last-minute changes.313 Skip the islands if you came south for ice, because they are grassy hills and wildflowers rather than glaciers.7 Skip the big-ship option if you want penguins at close range on the outer islands.2 Everyone else should consider a voyage that pairs the islands with South Georgia; how to choose an Antarctica cruise and the best time to visit Antarctica help with the rest.

Voyages that visit Falkland Islands

Landings depend on weather and ice, so no operator can promise a specific site.

  • Antarctica & Falklands Expedition, Buenos Aires to Montevideo

    HX Expeditions · Fridtjof Nansen · 19 days · Buenos Aires, Argentina (flight to Ushuaia included) to Montevideo, Uruguay · Sail both ways · March

    Fare details

    Lowest published fare, per person with two sharing, on Fridtjof Nansen, Mar 19, 2027, after HX 130th anniversary discounts (was $14,398; the extra anniversary discount applies only to bookings made by Nov 9, 2026); includes a Buenos Aires hotel night and a one-way flight to Ushuaia; the ship crosses the Drake both ways, then calls in the Falklands and at Puerto Madryn.

    from $10,485about $552 a day

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  • South Georgia & Falklands, Punta Arenas to Montevideo

    HX Expeditions · 18 days · Santiago de Chile (flight to Punta Arenas included) to Montevideo, Uruguay · No Drake · March

    Fare details

    Lowest published fare, per person with two sharing, on Fram, Mar 12, 2027, after HX 130th anniversary discounts (was $15,732; the extra anniversary discount applies only to bookings made by Nov 9, 2026); includes a Santiago hotel night, a one-way flight to Punta Arenas and the South Georgia permit; does not visit Antarctica.

    from $10,731about $596 a day

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  • Antarctica & Falklands (16 days, round trip from Buenos Aires)

    HX Expeditions · Roald Amundsen · 16 days · Buenos Aires, Argentina (hotel night and flight to Ushuaia included) to Buenos Aires, Argentina (flight from Ushuaia included) · Sail both ways · November

    Fare details

    Lowest published fare on Roald Amundsen, Nov 28, 2026, the only 2026-27 departure on sale, per person with two sharing, after HX 130th anniversary discounts (was $14,997; the extra anniversary discount applies only to bookings made by Nov 9, 2026); read Oct 15, 2026. Includes a Buenos Aires hotel night with breakfast, economy flights between Buenos Aires and Ushuaia, drinks and gratuities; five days in Antarctica and three in the Falklands.

    from $12,389about $774 a day

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  • Falkland Islands, South Georgia and Antarctic Peninsula (Plancius)

    Oceanwide Expeditions · Plancius · 19 days · from Ushuaia, Argentina · Sail both ways · November to December

    Fare details

    Lowest published fare, one male berth in a shared triple porthole cabin on Plancius, Nov 23, 2026 (the $15,100 quadruple berths and every other cabin were waitlisted when read); the Dec 11 birding departure starts at $15,100, waitlisted; South Georgia travel authorization included; flights to Ushuaia not included; read Oct 15, 2026

    from $12,575about $662 a day

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  • Antarctic & Falklands Adventure (World Traveller)

    Atlas Ocean Voyages · World Traveller · 17 days · Buenos Aires, Argentina (Nov 12) or Ushuaia, Argentina (Mar 13; Buenos Aires hotel night and charter flight included) to Ushuaia, Argentina (Nov 12; charter flight to Buenos Aires included) or Buenos Aires (Mar 13) · Sail both ways · November, March

    Fare details

    Adventure Ocean Suite on World Traveller, Nov 12, 2026 (Buenos Aires to Ushuaia) and Mar 13, 2027 (Ushuaia to Buenos Aires, where Veranda Suites cost the same): $15,444 per guest, two sharing, after 25% Bonus Savings, with $880 in government taxes and fees included; read Oct 15, 2026. Explorer's Choice fares are valid through Dec 31, 2026. Falklands stops are planned at West Point, Carcass and Saunders islands and Stanley, plus Antarctic Peninsula days and one Drake Passage crossing.

    from $15,444about $908 a day

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  • Antarctic Wildlife Adventure, Antarctica, South Georgia and the Falklands to Buenos Aires (Sea Spirit)

    Poseidon Expeditions · Sea Spirit · 23 days · Ushuaia, Argentina to Buenos Aires, Argentina · Sail both ways · March

    Fare details

    Lowest published fare, per person in a Triple Suite shared by three, Mar 10, 2027; program days include a hotel night in Ushuaia; drinks package and parka included; flights not included; read Oct 15, 2026

    from $17,195about $748 a day

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  • Falkland Islands, South Georgia and Antarctica (Hondius)

    Oceanwide Expeditions · Hondius · 19 days · from Ushuaia, Argentina · Sail both ways · January

    Fare details

    Lowest published fare, one berth in a shared quadruple porthole cabin (waitlist when read), Jan 16, 2027; a twin porthole is $21,450 per person; South Georgia travel authorization included; flights to Ushuaia not included; read Oct 14, 2026

    from $17,400about $916 a day

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  • In-depth Antarctica, Falklands & South Georgia Expedition

    HX Expeditions · 23 days · Santiago de Chile (flights to and from Punta Arenas included) to Santiago de Chile · Sail both ways · November to February

    Fare details

    Lowest published fare, per person with two sharing, on Fram, Nov 6, 2026, after HX 130th anniversary discounts (was $22,934; the extra anniversary discount applies only to bookings made by Nov 9, 2026); Dec 18 and Jan 8 departures started at $38,075; includes a Santiago hotel night, flights between Santiago and Punta Arenas and the South Georgia permit. Sails out via the Falklands and South Georgia and returns north across the Drake.

    from $17,774about $773 a day

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  • In Shackleton's Footsteps: Falklands, South Georgia and Antarctica (SH Minerva)

    Swan Hellenic · SH Minerva · 19 days · Ushuaia, Argentina (Buenos Aires hotel night and charter flight included) to Ushuaia, Argentina (charter flight to Buenos Aires included) · Sail both ways · November

    Fare details

    Oceanview stateroom on SH Minerva, Nov 20, 2026: $18,675 per person, two sharing (solo travelers pay a single supplement), Cruise Plus fare; read Oct 15, 2026. Includes a Buenos Aires hotel night on Nov 19, charter flights both ways, drinks, gratuities, port taxes and one included Stanley excursion. Calls at West Point and Saunders islands and Stanley in the Falklands, then four South Georgia days and five Peninsula days. SH Minerva's 17-night Antarctica, Falklands and South Georgia trip from Jan 6, 2027 shows Price on request.

    from $18,675about $983 a day

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  • Spirit of Shackleton (Expedition)

    G Adventures · 21 days · from Ushuaia, Argentina · Sail both ways · January

    Fare details

    Lowest fare open to book, per person sharing a Lower Deck Twin, Jan 11, 2027: $19,179.30, 30% off in G's October Expedition Sale until Oct 31, 2026 (regular $27,399); the $16,099.30 Lower Deck Triple (regular $22,999) was waitlisted; includes one Ushuaia hotel night, transfers and a parka, not flights; read Oct 15, 2026

    from $19,179about $913 a day

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  • The Great Austral Loop (Ushuaia to Buenos Aires)

    Ponant · 20 days · Ushuaia, Argentina (Buenos Aires hotel night and flight to Ushuaia included) to Buenos Aires, Argentina · Sail both ways · February to March

    Fare details

    Window or porthole stateroom on Le Lyrial, Mar 10, 2027, per person with two sharing, after the 15% PONANT Bonus shown on the page (an early-booking discount with no published end date that shrinks as the cruise fills); the page data listed two cabins left in this category when read on Oct 15, 2026. The page also lists a back-to-back offer and no single supplement, neither of which changes this two-sharing fare. Includes 18 nights on board via the Antarctic Peninsula, South Georgia, the Falklands and Puerto Madryn, a Buenos Aires hotel night and a flight to Ushuaia before boarding. Also sails Ushuaia to Buenos Aires on L'Austral (Feb 26, 2027) and Le Boréal (Mar 4, 2027) from $22,720, and Buenos Aires to Ushuaia on Le Boréal (Nov 12, 2026) from $23,020. Booked by quote, not online.

    from $21,670about $1,084 a day

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  • The Great Austral Loop (Buenos Aires to Ushuaia)

    Ponant · Le Boréal · 19 days · Buenos Aires, Argentina to Ushuaia, Argentina (flight to Buenos Aires included) · Sail both ways · November

    Fare details

    Window or porthole stateroom on Le Boréal, Nov 12, 2026, per person with two sharing, after the 10% PONANT Bonus shown on the page (an early-booking discount with no published end date that shrinks as the cruise fills); the page data listed one cabin left in this category when read on Oct 15, 2026. The page also lists a back-to-back offer. Includes 18 nights on board from Buenos Aires via Port Stanley in the Falklands, South Georgia and the Antarctic Peninsula, transfers and an economy flight from Ushuaia to Buenos Aires; no hotel night before boarding is included (a one-night Buenos Aires city break on Nov 11 costs $570 per person extra). Le Boréal's only departure on this route in 2026-27, and the only Ponant one. Booked by quote, not online.

    from $23,020about $1,212 a day

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  • Antarctica & the Falklands: Sail & Fly the Drake Passage (13 days, Silver Endeavour)

    Silversea · Silver Endeavour · 13 days · King George Island, Antarctica (Santiago hotel night, charter to Puerto Williams, a night at The Cormorant at 55 South and the flight to King George Island included) to Puerto Williams, Chile (charter flight to Santiago included) · Fly one way · January

    Fare details

    $23,600 per guest, two sharing, Veranda Suite, Last-Minute fare (paid in full, non-refundable), Jan 2, 2027, the only departure. All-Inclusive Plus fares carry Save $5,000 and Save an extra $1,000 offers that expire Nov 2, 2026 (Residence $43,000, was $46,000) and are 50% refundable until Nov 2. Includes the flights and hotel nights to King George Island, the charter home from Puerto Williams, drinks, gratuities, Wi-Fi, expedition gear and guided Zodiac, hiking and kayaking outings. Read Oct 15, 2026.

    from $23,600about $1,815 a day

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  • Falkland Islands, South Georgia and Antarctica (Discoverer)

    Polar Latitudes Expeditions · 20 days · from Ushuaia, Argentina · Sail both ways · January

    Fare details

    Lowest fare, per person sharing a two-bed Ocean Stateroom, Jan 9, 2027, sale price (regular $30,895); includes one Ushuaia hotel night, not flights; read Oct 15, 2026

    from $26,261about $1,313 a day

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  • South Georgia, Falklands & Antarctic Odyssey

    Aurora Expeditions · Sylvia Earle · 21 days · Ushuaia, Argentina to Punta Arenas, Chile (Jan 8, 2027 Sylvia Earle departure) or Ushuaia, Argentina (Mar 9, 2027 Douglas Mawson departure) · Sail both ways · January, March

    Fare details

    Lowest published fare, Aurora Stateroom Triple, one berth, on Douglas Mawson, Mar 9, 2027, after a save up to 15% offer (was $31,395), limited availability when read on Oct 14, 2026. The Sylvia Earle departure, Jan 8, 2027, starts at $32,295 (triple, sold out). Includes drinks and one pre-voyage hotel night in Ushuaia; flights not included.

    from $26,686about $1,271 a day

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  • The Great Austral Loop (Ushuaia round trip)

    Ponant · Le Boréal · 19 days · Ushuaia, Argentina (Buenos Aires hotel night and flight to Ushuaia included) to Ushuaia, Argentina (flight to Buenos Aires included) · Sail both ways · November to December, February

    Fare details

    Window or porthole stateroom on Le Boréal, Feb 15, 2027, per person with two sharing; the page shows no PONANT Bonus or other offer for this departure, and its footnote says displayed prices include any Bonus. The page data listed one cabin left in this category when read on Oct 15, 2026. Includes 17 nights on board via Grave Cove and New Island in the Falklands, South Georgia and the Antarctic Peninsula, a Buenos Aires hotel night and economy flights between Buenos Aires and Ushuaia both ways. Le Boréal's other departure, Dec 20, 2026, had its $26,460 window staterooms sold out, so its cheapest cabin on sale was a $28,270 lower deck balcony stateroom (after a 10% PONANT Bonus). Le Lyrial sails the same loop on Nov 17, 2026, from $26,780 (read Oct 14, 2026). Booked by quote, not online.

    from $26,780about $1,409 a day

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  • 21-Day Ultimate Antarctica, Falklands & South Georgia

    Seabourn · Seabourn Venture · 21 days · Buenos Aires, Argentina (hotel night and charter flight to Ushuaia included) to Buenos Aires, Argentina (charter flight from Ushuaia included) · Sail both ways · March

    Fare details

    Veranda Suite on Seabourn Venture, Mar 2, 2027, per person with two sharing, taxes and fees included, on sale when read on Oct 15, 2026. Booked by Nov 16, 2026, the fare also earns the Explore Beyond Event's $500 shipboard credit per suite; the page shows no struck-through fare. Includes 20 nights on board with 6 days in Antarctica, 3 in South Georgia and 3 in the Falklands, an Alvear Palace hotel night in Buenos Aires and charter flights between Buenos Aires and Ushuaia. The next season's departure, Nov 18, 2027, starts at $27,498.

    from $28,198about $1,343 a day

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  • Penguins of the Far South: Falklands, South Georgia and Antarctica (Ocean Explorer)

    Quark Expeditions · Ocean Explorer · 20 days · from Ushuaia, Argentina · Sail both ways · October, February

    Fare details

    Lowest published brochure fare, Triple Suite on Ocean Explorer, Oct 25, 2026; not including flights to Ushuaia

    from $28,595about $1,430 a day

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  • Ultimate Explorer: Falklands, South Georgia and Antarctic Circle (Ocean Nova)

    Intrepid Travel · 24 days · from Ushuaia, Argentina · Sail both ways · January

    Fare details

    Lowest fare with space, per person in a shared Triple, Jan 4, 2027, one place on request; the $26,075 Quad had no places; includes one Ushuaia hotel night, not flights; operated by Polar Latitudes; read Oct 15, 2026

    from $28,975about $1,207 a day

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  • Antarctica & South Georgia Island

    Viking Expeditions · Viking Octantis · 19 days · Buenos Aires, Argentina (charter flight to Ushuaia included) to Ushuaia, Argentina (charter flight to Buenos Aires included) · Sail both ways · November, March

    Fare details

    Lowest published fare, Nordic Balcony (N2), per person, two sharing, on Viking Octantis, Mar 2, 2027, available when read on Oct 14, 2026; the Viking Polaris departure of Nov 24, 2026 was sold out. Includes a Buenos Aires hotel night and charter flights between Buenos Aires and Ushuaia; flights from the US $1,999 extra.

    from $28,999about $1,526 a day

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  • 21-Day Antarctica, South Georgia & Falkland Islands

    Seabourn · Seabourn Pursuit · 21 days · Buenos Aires, Argentina (hotel night and charter flight to Ushuaia included) to Buenos Aires, Argentina (charter flight from Ushuaia included) · Sail both ways · November to December

    Fare details

    Veranda Suite on Seabourn Pursuit, Nov 21, 2026, per person with two sharing, taxes and fees included, read Oct 15, 2026; the Dec 21, 2026 departure starts at $33,998. Booked by Nov 16, 2026, the fare also earns the Explore Beyond Event's $500 shipboard credit per suite. Includes an Alvear Palace hotel night in Buenos Aires and charter flights between Buenos Aires and Ushuaia; 6 days in Antarctica, 3 in South Georgia and 3 in the Falklands, including Stanley.

    from $29,998about $1,428 a day

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  • Grand Antarctica (World Traveller)

    Atlas Ocean Voyages · World Traveller · 19 days · Ushuaia, Argentina (Buenos Aires hotel night and charter flight to Ushuaia included) to Ushuaia, Argentina (charter flight to Buenos Aires included) · Sail both ways · January

    Fare details

    Veranda Suite (V1) on World Traveller, Jan 3, 2027, the only departure: $30,399 per guest, two sharing, with $990 in government taxes and fees included; read Oct 15, 2026. Route: the Drake Passage, four Antarctic Peninsula days, South Georgia, then Stanley, Saunders and Carcass islands in the Falklands. Includes a Buenos Aires hotel night and charter flights between Buenos Aires and Ushuaia. Guests must buy their own South Georgia visitor permit, £250 per person from July 1, 2026.

    from $30,399about $1,600 a day

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  • Antarctica, South Georgia & Falkland Islands

    Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours · Scenic Eclipse · 20 days · Buenos Aires, Argentina (hotel night and flight to Ushuaia included) to Buenos Aires, Argentina (flight from Ushuaia included) · Sail both ways · November, January

    Fare details

    Select Fare in a Verandah Suite A (Deck 8) on Scenic Eclipse's Nov 15, 2026 departure, per person with two sharing, read Oct 15, 2026. The Select Fare takes 5% off the cruise-fare part of the $33,595 Full Fare (port charges are not discounted) and ends Oct 16, 2026; the Verandah Suites C and D ($29,995 Full Fare) were not available. The Jan 8, 2027 departure was waitlisted at $33,495, as was Scenic Eclipse II's Jan 27 sailing of the same itinerary. Two days in the Falklands, three at South Georgia and five in Antarctica. Includes the Buenos Aires hotel night, flights between Buenos Aires and Ushuaia, drinks, tips and Wi-Fi; helicopter flights and submersible dives cost extra. The page offers a helicopter trip to the Snow Hill Island emperor colony at extra cost and notes that Scenic's helicopters do not operate in South Georgia.

    from $32,064about $1,603 a day

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  • Antarctica Complete

    Aurora Expeditions · Greg Mortimer · 23 days · Ushuaia, Argentina (hotel night included) to Ushuaia, Argentina · Sail both ways · December, February

    Fare details

    Lowest published fare: Aurora Stateroom Triple (porthole), $32,486 per person with three sharing, after a save up to 10% offer (was $36,095), on both 2026-27 departures: Douglas Mawson, Dec 17, 2026 (sold out) and Greg Mortimer, Feb 7, 2027 (available when read Oct 15, 2026). Cheapest two-sharing cabins for sale: Aurora Stateroom Superior (French balcony) at $35,366 on Douglas Mawson, limited availability, and Balcony Stateroom Category B at $38,246 on Greg Mortimer. Aurora's Stop Saying Someday offer (savings vary by departure) applies to bookings made and deposited by Dec 22, 2026. Peninsula with an Antarctic Circle attempt, then South Georgia and the Falklands. Includes an Ushuaia hotel night, meals, drinks and landing fees; flights not included.

    from $32,486about $1,412 a day

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  • Antarctica: Exploring South Georgia & the Falklands (21 days, Silver Endeavour)

    Silversea · Silver Endeavour · 21 days · Puerto Williams, Chile (Santiago hotel night and charter flight from Santiago included) to Buenos Aires, Argentina · Sail both ways · March

    Fare details

    $33,200 per guest, two sharing, Veranda Suite, All-Inclusive Plus fare, Mar 4, 2027, 85% refundable until Nov 3, 2026. Villa Suites from $80,100; Residence Suites waitlisted. Includes a Santiago hotel night, the charter to Puerto Williams, the South Georgia visa, drinks, gratuities, Wi-Fi and expedition activities; some Antarctic gear is rented at extra cost on voyages that cross the Drake. Read Oct 15, 2026.

    from $33,200about $1,581 a day

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  • Antarctica, South Georgia, and the Falklands

    Lindblad Expeditions · National Geographic Endurance · 22 days · from Ushuaia, Argentina · Sail both ways · November, February

    Fare details

    Lowest published fare: $33,301 per person, Category 1 window cabin, two sharing, on National Geographic Endurance, Nov 12, 2026 (22 days); that whole departure was sold out when read Oct 14, 2026. The Feb 8, 2027 Endurance departure, listed as northbound, starts at $48,000, and its cheapest open cabin was a Category 3 balcony at $63,000 (three sharing, $52,500 each), with an air credit of up to $2,000 for US and Canadian residents booking by Nov 4, 2026. Includes meals, drinks, crew gratuities and kayaking; flights to and from Ushuaia are extra. Explorer's 21-day version from $22,715 (Oct 30, 2026) was also sold out.

    from $33,301about $1,514 a day

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  • Antarctica, South Georgia & Falkland Islands

    Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours · Scenic Eclipse II · 22 days · Buenos Aires, Argentina (boards the ship in port) to Ushuaia, Argentina (flight to Buenos Aires included) · Sail both ways · November

    Fare details

    Full Fare in a Deluxe Verandah Suite BA (Deck 7) on Scenic Eclipse II's Nov 10, 2026 departure, per person with two sharing, read Oct 15, 2026; no discounted fare was shown, and the Verandah Suites (from $34,545) and Deluxe Verandah Suites CA, DA and DB ($39,270) were not available. The ship sails from Buenos Aires to two days in the Falklands, four at South Georgia and five in Antarctica, with an optional helicopter trip to the Snow Hill Island emperor colony at extra cost; Scenic does not fly its helicopters in South Georgia. Ends in Ushuaia with an included flight to Buenos Aires. Includes drinks, tips and Wi-Fi.

    from $40,530about $1,842 a day

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  • Epic Antarctica: The Falklands, South Georgia and Crossing the Circle

    Quark Expeditions · Ultramarine · 23 days · Buenos Aires, Argentina (charter flight to Ushuaia) to Buenos Aires, Argentina · Sail both ways · January

    Fare details

    Lowest published brochure fare, Explorer Triple on Ultramarine, Jan 16, 2027 (sold out when read); includes Buenos Aires hotel night and charter flights to and from Ushuaia

    from $43,590about $1,895 a day

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  • Ultimate Chilean Fjords, Glaciers & Antarctic Wildlife Explorer

    Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours · Scenic Eclipse · 31 days · Valparaíso, Chile (listed as Santiago on Scenic's calendar) to Buenos Aires, Argentina (flight from Ushuaia included) · Sail both ways · November

    Fare details

    Full Fare in a Deluxe Verandah Suite BA (Deck 7) on Scenic Eclipse's Nov 4, 2026 departure, per person with two sharing, read Oct 15, 2026; no discounted fare was shown, and the Verandah and cheaper Deluxe Verandah Suites (from $45,425 Full Fare) were not available. Sails the Chilean fjords, Punta Arenas and Cape Horn to Ushuaia, then two days in the Falklands, three at South Georgia and five in Antarctica, with an optional helicopter trip to the Snow Hill Island emperor colony at extra cost. Includes drinks, tips, Wi-Fi and the flight from Ushuaia to Buenos Aires at the end.

    from $54,275about $1,751 a day

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  • Patagonia, Falklands, South Georgia and Antarctica Odyssey

    Lindblad Expeditions · National Geographic Resolution · 25 days · Ushuaia, Argentina (hotel night in Santiago included; group flight to Ushuaia extra) to Ushuaia, Argentina (group flight to Santiago extra) · Sail both ways · January

    Fare details

    Lowest published fare: $79,000 per person, Category 1 window cabin, two sharing, on National Geographic Resolution, Jan 15 to Feb 8, 2027, the only 2026-27 departure. That category was sold out when read Oct 15, 2026; the cheapest open cabin was a Category 2 window cabin at $82,950. Route: Chilean fjords and Tierra del Fuego, two days in the Falklands, four at South Georgia, five on the Antarctic Peninsula, then the Drake Passage back to Ushuaia. Includes a Santiago hotel night, meals, drinks, crew gratuities and kayaking.

    from $79,000about $3,160 a day

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Lowest published price per person in the operator's currency, checked October 15, 2026. Taxes, flights and single supplements vary.

Places in Falkland Islands

Stanley

Stanley, capital of the Falkland Islands, on a cruise day: getting ashore, what to see on foot, penguins nearby, shore excursions and prices, and the weather month by month.

Plan the trip

How cold is Antarctica? Weather by month

Antarctic temperatures by month from station records: highs, lows, wind and sea ice on the Peninsula, South Georgia and the Falklands, plus the South Pole and the records.

How many days do you need in Antarctica?

Trip lengths and the days you actually spend in Antarctica, counted from each line's day-by-day itinerary for 2026-27: fly-cruises, two-day Drake crossings, the Antarctic Circle, South Georgia and the longest voyages.

What to pack for Antarctica: the packing list, and what the ship lends you

An Antarctica packing list built from eight cruise lines' own lists, with what each one gives or lends, the waterproof pants most require, biosecurity rules and the luggage limits on flights south.

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