Falkland Island is a paradise on Earth. It is one of the picturesque tourist spots, which is accessible via any North Pole cruise. As an adventurer and avid traveler, I like to explore new places that excite me and inspire me to keep exploring.

 

A few months ago, I was searching for a new place to visit that was not famous to many. I came across Falkland Island, a wonderful location in the Southern Hemisphere. To be honest, this place is a hidden gem.

 

You don’t need to visit Antarctica to see penguins, Falkland Island has penguin colonies. There, you’ll come across healthy marine life, places for hiking & trailing, and exotic flocks of birds.

 

On the internet,  it’s almost impossible to find all the information you need on visiting the island in one place. Therefore, I have put together ten (10) things you need to know before going on a cruise to Falkland Island.

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10 Things You Must Know Before Going to Falkland Island

Where is the Falkland Island?

Many people wonder about the location of the island because its remote location takes a bit of finding. Falkland Island is situated in the South Atlantic, 480km away from the Argentine Mainland.

 

The island consists of 260 small islands and two main islands known as East Falkland and West Falkland.

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How To Get to the Falkland Island via the North Pole Cruise?

There are three ways to reach Falkland Island. You can travel on a North Pole cruise, by air, or on a personal boat ride from the UK.

 

The best time to visit is from October till March. Perhaps it is better to book the trip a few months ahead because of the weak internet connectivity on the island that makes it difficult to process bookings and limited hotels and guest houses, which rent out quickly.

 

It is a small island with a very limited population. So to enjoy the scenery and nature of Falkland Island, you’ll need to book hotel rooms and other facilities like rental cars by yourself.

 

There’s no one-point booking system, which can make bookings a hassle. Things are getting better as I have come across many booking agents offering full-fledged service.