Cruise port New Island
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Port information & tips for New Island
New Island is a pristine natural paradise in the far west of the Falkland Islands and is considered one of the most spectacular destinations for expedition cruises in the South Atlantic. The island impresses with its rugged beauty and dramatic cliff formations and offers an incomparable nature experience thanks to one of the most diverse wildlife populations in the region. Fascinating highlights include the extensive colonies of rockhopper penguins and black-browed albatrosses on the cliffs as well as the historical museum in Barnard’s Building. As the island is a protected reserve, ships anchor in the bay of Coffin’s Harbour, from where guests arrive safely by Zodiac at the New Island Settlement pier. Thanks to the central location of the landing stage, the spectacular wildlife viewing sites and hiking trails are directly and conveniently accessible on foot.
The journey to New Island in the Falkland Islands is an adventure in itself and is primarily possible by air to the Falkland Islands and subsequently as part of an expedition cruise. New Island itself is an uninhabited nature reserve and is mainly visited by smaller ships and zodiacs.
Airplane
The international airport of the Falkland Islands is Mount Pleasant Airport (MPN). It is located on East Falkland, approximately 55 kilometers southwest of the capital, Stanley. From Europe, air travel usually involves several stopovers, often via Santiago de Chile (SCL) or Punta Arenas (PUQ) in Chile. Travelers from the DACH region should arrive in the Falkland Islands at least one day before the start of the cruise due to the long flight time and limited flight frequencies to ensure a relaxed start.
Onward travel in the Falkland Islands
Shuttle buses and taxis run from Mount Pleasant Airport (MPN) to the capital, Stanley, which make the approximately one-hour journey comfortable. New Island is generally not used directly as an embarkation port by cruise ships, but rather as a port of call during an Antarctic or Falkland Islands expedition cruise. Embarkation therefore usually takes place in Stanley or another port in the region, from where New Island is reached by ship and the island is then explored with zodiacs.
Pre-cruise stay & Embarkation
Given the remote location and often irregular flight connections, an overnight stay in Stanley before the start of your expedition cruise is strongly recommended. Stanley offers charming accommodations and the opportunity to enjoy the unique atmosphere of the island's capital before you set off. Embarkation for voyages calling at New Island usually takes place directly at the port of Stanley.
Check-in & Embarkation
Please note that you will usually receive a fixed time slot for check-in with your travel documents, which is binding for your embarkation. Plan sufficient time for the journey to the port accordingly and take into account that the latest embarkation time - depending on the shipping company and destination area - is usually scheduled about one hour before the planned departure.
The same applies during the voyage: for shore excursions, you should be back on board no later than one hour before departure. Always pay attention to the current announcements as well as the notices on board, as mooring and departure times can change at short notice.
