Falkland Islands Cruises

The Falkland Islands are a haven for birdlife, with a wide variety of interesting species to be found in amongst the island's landscapes. Commonly spotted birds include gentoo and king penguins, black-browed albatrosses and southern giant petrels

So-called because of the vast amount of kelp found around the islands, Kelpers is the nickname for the people of the Falkland Islands. The majority of the 3,000 or so Kelpers are of British descent, with a strong British culture found across the islands.

West Point Island features juxtapositions of sandstone cliffs and low-lying greenery. A particular highlight is the ‘Devil’s Nose’, a rocky promontory where pairs of nesting southern rockhopper penguins and black-browed albatrosses reside.

Allan and Jacqui White manage and maintain the island (which is actually owned by Roddy Napier) and as such have many a story to tell. The couple can often be found treating cruise ship guests to a spread of tea and homemade cakes in china cups.

Originally giving their name to the island, albatrosses are in abundance here, specifically the black-browed albatross with their distinctive dark eye markings. Rockhopper penguins live alongside albatrosses, particularly in the 'Devil's Nose' area.