2025 Stanley Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in May)

[Introduction]: 27-day trip to the Antarctic Peninsula, South Georgia, and the Falkland Islands, departing on February 23 ⛺ [Cruise highlights]: Seabourn Venture, a luxury expedition cruise ship with a 1A ice class 🛬 [Cruise services]: In-depth expedition experience; cruise facilities: two restaurants, library, panoramic lounge, citizen science lab, swimming pool, sauna, 🍻 bar, gift shop, etc.; adjustable air conditioning, widescreen TV, DVD system, satellite phone, 📡 Starlink Wi-Fi network coverage ⛺ [Service guarantee]: 138-passenger capacity, 15 Zodiacs, efficient and convenient landings and cruises, 1:1.5 customer service ratio, professional polar tour leader, 24-hour Chinese service on board 🛬 [Itinerary] February 26/27 Ushuaia February 28 Ushuaia / Seabourn Venture (embarkation) March 1 South Atlantic Ocean March 2 West Falkland Islands March 3 Stanley, East Falkland Islands March 4-5 Southern Ocean March 6-9 South Georgia March 10-11 Scotia Sea March 12-15 Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands March 16-17 Drake Passage March 18 Ushuaia 🧡 [Gift package]: ✅ Special gifts: unlimited drinks 🍻, mini bar 🍹, and toiletries ✅ Two nights at a top 5-star hotel in Ushuaia ✅ One professional polar expedition jacket ✅ Custom "Antarctic Expedition Certificate" and voyage photos

Walking the streets of Stanley, lingering among the architecture full of British flair, it feels like strolling through a tranquil town in England, until the sight of lupins in front of the church and the lively seals by the dock remind you that you are in the Falkland Islands in the southern hemisphere. Do not miss Gypsy Cove near Stanley, where the fine white sand beaches and Magellanic penguins hopping among the rocks offer another surprise.

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