thinfool Posted November 19, 2016 #1 Share Posted November 19, 2016 We are a little tardy with our efforts to book excursions. My question: For those who have been to the Falklands, is there much (any) opportunities to book a penguin (or any) excursion on the dock in Stanley? (not unlike booking a tour in the Caribbean) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kamloops50 Posted November 19, 2016 #2 Share Posted November 19, 2016 We are a little tardy with our efforts to book excursions. My question: For those who have been to the Falklands, is there much (any) opportunities to book a penguin (or any) excursion on the dock in Stanley? (not unlike booking a tour in the Caribbean) Probably highly unlikely. These small ports aren't set up to handle cruises like many of the larger ports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Aurora Posted November 20, 2016 #3 Share Posted November 20, 2016 I don't remember much being offered actually on the dock, but on a February 2015 cruise another passenger e-mailed Patrick Watts while actually onboard the ship and was able to jointhis Volunteer Point tour; I don't know if he had a cancelation but she was able to secure two spaces for both herself and her husband. And another passenger on that cruise had booked the cruise late (i.e., about six weeks before boarding the ship). He and his wife were able to secure spots on a tour also to Volunteer Point operated by Estancia Excursions (or is the name Estancia Tours? Just use google to find their website). Some other passengers also took a local bus to a point offering penguin viewing but I don't remember the name of the cove as we didn't go there. Hopefully someone else will also comment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted November 20, 2016 #4 Share Posted November 20, 2016 We saw nothing there. You need to book privately or through the cruise line. And realize that from tie to time the ship cannot run the tender as it will be unsafe to do so so the stop will be cancelled. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FredZiffle Posted November 20, 2016 #5 Share Posted November 20, 2016 Some other passengers also took a local bus to a point offering penguin viewing but I don't remember the name of the cove as we didn't go there. Hopefully someone else will also comment. Likely Gypsy Cove. It's very close and reachable by bus or taxi. It's a small penguin colony, but better than nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitraveler Posted November 20, 2016 #6 Share Posted November 20, 2016 I'm booked with Estancia Excursions for my upcoming Oceania cruise. They seem easy to deal with. I'd try them if you haven't yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlinite Posted November 25, 2016 #7 Share Posted November 25, 2016 there are taxis that will take you places :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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