Rare Malemew Posted January 14, 2019 #1 Share Posted January 14, 2019 Hi folks, I was reading a post but cannot find it now. It was talking about being able to walk from port Stanley to an area where you could see penguins. Not sure if I have imagined it now. Coach travel doesn’t always agree so trying to avoid where possible. Does anyone know if there are any actual viewing places by foot or even by taxi with cost. Thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted January 14, 2019 #2 Share Posted January 14, 2019 17 minutes ago, Malemew said: Hi folks, I was reading a post but cannot find it now. It was talking about being able to walk from port Stanley to an area where you could see penguins. Not sure if I have imagined it now. Coach travel doesn’t always agree so trying to avoid where possible. Does anyone know if there are any actual viewing places by foot or even by taxi with cost. Thanks in advance We were in Stanley about 2 weeks ago and we didn't hear of anybody doing this . No Coaches can reach Volunteer Point where we went but a 4 wheel drive vehicle is needed . They only hold 4 people plus the driver . We saw 3 kinds of penguins there Magellanic , King and Gentoo . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crewbie Posted January 14, 2019 #3 Share Posted January 14, 2019 As far as I know, it sounds like you're thinking of Gypsy Cove - I'm seeing reports that it's about a 90-minute walk one way (6.5 km); one can maybe also take a shuttle there and/or back for a modest amount (especially compared to a ship excursion price of about 120 or so). Keep in mind that weather is very changeable and so wise to be prepared for any extended walking (we had no phone service whatsoever in Stanley). Also, there may be wildlife viewing, but it sounds like it will not be up close like some of the excursion tours due to the beach being off-limits for safety (potential mines). Hope this helps to point your research in a good direction! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Malemew Posted January 14, 2019 Author #4 Share Posted January 14, 2019 Don’t mind bad weather. We are British after all 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunsetme Posted January 14, 2019 #5 Share Posted January 14, 2019 i believe you can take a bus to gypsy cove Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunsetme Posted January 14, 2019 #6 Share Posted January 14, 2019 www.penguintravel-falklands.com/gypsy-cove-shuttle.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunenburg Posted January 15, 2019 #7 Share Posted January 15, 2019 We took that shuttle. It waits for you at the Visitor Centre and goes back and forth. We saw penguins but not up close as the beach wass fenced off due to mines that still needed clearing. Not sure if that beach is accessible now or not. Take binoculars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FredZiffle Posted January 15, 2019 #8 Share Posted January 15, 2019 At Gypsy Cove, the penguins build nests all over the place. You are literally a foot away from ones who are nesting next to the trail. That said, there are not that many penguins at Gypsy Cove - maybe a couple of hundred, and all are Magellanic, Gypsy Cove is walkable from the port, but it is not a very interesting walk. One couple from our cruise did walk it, but almost everyone takes the short 15 minute ride on the shuttle buses - $20 RT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwendy Posted January 16, 2019 #9 Share Posted January 16, 2019 We took shuttle to Gypsy Cove from Visitor Centre, can’t remember exact price but very reasonable. Saw lots of small penguins along walking path and two Emporer penguins on the fenced off beach. In the town make sure you visit the whale arch monument. Interesting place, enjoy your day out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yahooelvis Posted January 21, 2019 #10 Share Posted January 21, 2019 Hi. What cruise is this from????? Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crewbie Posted January 21, 2019 #11 Share Posted January 21, 2019 Hi, yahooelvis - We visited Stanley on a December 2018 cruise on the Star Princess. More generally, if you're looking for itineraries with Stanley, the bulk of them seem to be routes between San Antonio (Chile) and Buenos Aires (Argentina) or include that sort of passage through Cape Horn around South America. Princess, HAL, and NCL all popped up in a brief search. Hope that helps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yahooelvis Posted January 21, 2019 #12 Share Posted January 21, 2019 It does! Thank you!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budget Queen Posted January 29, 2019 #13 Share Posted January 29, 2019 On 1/16/2019 at 10:05 AM, Gwendy said: We took shuttle to Gypsy Cove from Visitor Centre, can’t remember exact price but very reasonable. Saw lots of small penguins along walking path and two Emporer penguins on the fenced off beach. In the town make sure you visit the whale arch monument. Interesting place, enjoy your day out. There are no Emperor Penguins in the Falklands. You could have seen Kings? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budget Queen Posted January 29, 2019 #14 Share Posted January 29, 2019 There has been walk up shuttle service for many years for Gypsy Cove. This is one of the cheapest options for sightings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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