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Falkland Islands Penguin Tour to Bertha’s Beach | Shore Excursion

By JT Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is €211 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

Experience an unforgettable Falkland Islands penguin tour, combining incredible wildlife encounters with a guided visit to Stanley. This small-group shore excursion from Stanley is designed for cruise passengers looking to make the most of their time on the islands.

Travel in comfort by minibus or 4x4 on a scenic journey of approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour to Bertha’s Beach, where you can encounter gentoo and Magellanic penguins, with king penguins occasionally seen. Observe these iconic birds up close in their natural habitat while your local guide shares insights into the Falkland Islands’ unique wildlife and landscapes.

The experience also includes a flexible city tour of Stanley, allowing time to explore key landmarks and local highlights before returning to your ship on schedule. Carefully planned around cruise timings, this Falkland Islands shore excursion offers a smooth, reliable, and memorable visit.

Activity location

  • Bertha's Beach
    • Mare Harbour Road
    • FIQQ 1ZZ, Mount Pleasant, Falkland Islands

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Falkland Islands Tourist Board
    • FIQQ 1ZZ, Stanley, Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)

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Falkland Islands Penguin Tour to Bertha’s Beach | Shore Excursion

  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 09:30
Price details
€210.94 x 1 Adult€210.94
Total
Price is €210.94
Until Mon, 27 Jul

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Admission fee
  • What's includedWhat's included
    sandwich
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Snacks
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Juice
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Service charge

Know before you book

  • Service animals allowed
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking.
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Bertha's Beach

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
The drive from Stanley to Bertha’s Beach takes approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour, depending on road and weather conditions. Visit Bertha’s Beach, one of the Falkland Islands’ most scenic coastal areas and home to a large seasonal gentoo penguin colony. Travellers will have time to walk along the white sandy beach, observe penguins in their natural habitat, and enjoy panoramic coastal views with excellent opportunities for wildlife spotting and photography.

Lady Elizabeth Shipwreck (Pass by)

On the way to Gypsy Cove, travellers will see the Lady Elizabeth Shipwreck, a three-masted iron barque built in 1879 in Sunderland, England. Originally used to transport cargo around the world, the vessel later became part of the Falkland Islands’ maritime history. In 1913, she was towed to Stanley Harbour and used as a floating warehouse by the Falkland Islands Company. In 1936, the ship broke free from her moorings during a storm and ran aground, where her remains can still be seen today. Over time, the structure deteriorated, leaving the skeletal hull that has become one of Stanley’s most recognisable landmarks and a reminder of the islands’ strong maritime past.

Gypsy Cove

  • 30m
At Gypsy Cove, travellers will see a sheltered bay with white sandy beaches, turquoise waters, and scenic coastal surroundings. The area is home to a seasonal Magellanic penguin colony, along with a variety of seabirds, making it a popular spot for wildlife viewing and photography. Visitors can enjoy a short walk to the viewing area and take in the peaceful natural setting. Gypsy Cove also has historical significance, having been part of the Yorke Bay area during the 1982 Falklands Conflict, when it was heavily mined. The mines were later cleared, and the area has since been restored and protected for both wildlife and visitors.

Stanley

  • 30m
On the way back to the port, the journey from Gypsy Cove to Stanley takes approximately 10–15 minutes, followed by stops at key historic and scenic landmarks within the town. Along the way, visitors will visit the Totem Pole, Whalebone Display, and the 1982 Liberation Monument, Christ Cathedral Church each offering insight into the Falkland Islands’ maritime heritage, cultural traditions, and modern history. In Stanley, travellers will see colourful buildings, historic architecture, and views across Stanley Harbour before returning to the port.

Location

Activity location

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    Bertha's Beach
    • Mare Harbour Road
    • FIQQ 1ZZ, Mount Pleasant, Falkland Islands

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Falkland Islands Tourist Board
    • FIQQ 1ZZ, Stanley, Falkland Islands

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