If you could only describe Port Stanley and the Falkland Islands archipelago in a few words, they would be “mysterious, remote, and pristine”. On a South America cruise, you might be expecting most of the stops to be glitzy metropolises, beachy resort towns, or lively capitals, but Falkland Islands is none of these things. Instead, you’ll feel like you’re at the edge of the earth, surrounded by colonies of species like sea lions and rockhopper penguins.

Port Stanley, the capital, is a jumping-off point for day trips to Gypsy Cove or Cape Pembroke, where you’ll be able to hear yourself think, blissfully. Take in the fresh air one big gulp of breath at a time. When you’re ready to explore on your Falkland Islands cruise, head to Pebble Island or Sea Lion Island to get up close and personal with the wildlife. Discover the island’s dramatic history over the centuries, repeatedly changing hands among multiple occupiers, at the Falkland Islands Museum. Climb to the top of the Cape Pembroke lighthouse and enjoy the fact that paradise on earth takes many unexpected forms.

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