Consisting of approximately 770 islands, the Falkland Islands, or Islas Malvinas, covers 12,173 square kilometres (approximately half the size of Wales!). Located the same distance to the South Pole as London is to the North Pole, the Falklands are a Sovereign State of the United Kingdom, although this is still disputed by Argentina and led to the Falklands War in 1982, which lasted for just 10 weeks. These days, the windswept and treeless islands have a very English feel, as the majority of Islanders are of British descent.
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Oceanwide Expeditions - Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Antarctica - M/V Hondius
This Falkland Islands, South Georgia, and Antarctic Peninsula cruise is an animal-lover’s dream come true.
Oceanwide Expeditions - Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Antarctica - M/V Hondius - 01Feb24
This Falkland Islands, South Georgia, and Antarctic Peninsula cruise is an animal-lover’s dream come true.
Oceanwide Expeditions - Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Antarctica - M/V Janssonius
This Falkland Islands, South Georgia, and Antarctic Peninsula cruise is an animal-lover’s dream come true.
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Polar Destinations
Antarctica
Discover wondrous landscapes and spectacular wildlife like gentoo penguins, leopard seals and humpback whales along the Antarctic Peninsula.
Iceland
Conjuring up images of ice capped mountains and white, snowy plains, Iceland is an incredibly beautiful land full of mystery and wonder.
South Georgia
Witness the spectacular sight of albatrosses on Prion Island, explore the abandoned whaling village of Stromness and discover the largest king penguin colonies in the Gold Harbour.