2025 Falkland Islands Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in June)

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Antarctica, this white continent, always has a kind of magic that makes people dream about it❄️✨. Last time I set out from Ushuaia and headed south along the route of the Antarctic Peninsula, I encountered Gentoo penguins 🐧, chinstrap penguins 🎒strap, rockhopper penguins 🪨rockhopper and Gentoo penguins 🏖️chin. Their cute looks have remained unforgettable to me till now 😍💕. However, the absence of king penguins 👑 and emperor penguins 👨‍👦 became a small regret of that trip 😭💔. One emperor and one king, each has his own world👑👨‍👦 • Emperor Penguin: As the largest existing penguin species, Emperor Penguins live on the ice fields and continental shelves of the Antarctic continent, mainly distributed between 66° and 78° south latitude. They are the guardians of the Antarctic winter and can reproduce in extreme cold. The male penguins will guard the eggs during the incubation period, showing unparalleled fatherly love💪💖. • King Penguin: King penguin is the largest penguin after the emperor penguin. It mainly lives on islands in the sub-Antarctic region, such as the Falkland Islands and South Georgia Island. They have orange patches on their necks, elegant postures, and gentle temperaments. They are the "gentlemen" of the waters near the Antarctic Circle🧐🎩. Go to Antarctica again to make up for the regrets🚀🎉 This time, we chose Hurtigruten and set out on our Antarctic journey again. This time, my destination was the Falkland Islands, where I finally saw the majestic king penguins! They stroll on the beach in groups, as if welcoming tourists from afar 👏🐧👑. Although the Antarctic Peninsula route still fascinates me, this trip to the Falkland Islands made me make up for the regrets of last time🎉💖. The charm of Antarctica makes people go there again and again🌍🌟 The charm of Antarctica lies not only in its magnificent scenery, but also in its lovely creatures. Whether it is the tenacity of the emperor penguin or the elegance of the king penguin, they are the most precious treasures of this land💎💕. This journey made me feel the magic of Antarctica more deeply🌍💖. If you also want to start a trip to Antarctica, here are two routes recommended: 1. December 12, 2025: Holland America Osterdam 🛳, 5 countries, 35 days, New Year's Eve cruise to South America and Antarctica 🎉🛳️. 2. December 27, 2025: Celebrity Cruises Season 🛳, 30-day trip to 5 countries in South America and Antarctica 🎈🛳️. Antarctica, this distant white continent, always has a force that attracts us to visit it again and again 🚀🌍. And those cute penguins are the best reason❤️❄️.

On the third day of the voyage, we finally landed on the island for the first time. Under the guidance of the expedition team members, everyone went to the locker room to dress according to the landing group. After completing the disinfection in an orderly manner, we changed to the assault boat to land. Today the outdoor temperature is about 9 degrees, the weather is sunny and cloudless, and the sea situation is relatively stable. After docking, we walked about 3 kilometers along the red flag and arrived at the steep cliff about 380 meters southwest of the island. We observed the habitat of black-browed albatrosses and crested yellow-browed penguins up close. The number of them gathered in this area is very spectacular, and they are not afraid of humans at all. They just quietly groom and bask in the sun, occasionally looking up and looking around, and then continuing to squint; Xijiao Island is 6 kilometers long and 4 kilometers wide. It is an IBA controlled area. The island is home to short-winged boat ducks, South American penguins and red-legged giant falcons, as well as Conro's dwarf dolphins that surround the archipelago waters. The landing point in the afternoon is Saunders Island, located in the northwest of the Falkland Islands. It is the fourth largest island in the Falkland Islands. There are flocks of sheep on the island. It is also the residence of king penguins, yellow-browed penguins, white-browed penguins and long-browed penguins. From the speedboat, you can see from a distance a large group of penguins with their hips swaying and waiting in line for us to dock on the beach. From time to time, there are a few curious penguins following the team. November every year is the season for penguins to hatch eggs. If you are lucky, you will also see penguin babies who have not yet shed their fur playing on the beach. There is a small group of seals gathering at the Elephant Horn on the island, and occasionally you can see whales foraging near the port. #FalklandIslands #AntarcticIslands #antarctic #falklandislands