Rare Waynetor Posted August 2, 2019 #1 Share Posted August 2, 2019 On the day we are scheduled to be in the Falklands there will be 2 ships both arriving at 8am. Just over 5,000 passengers total. Can anyone tell me if the port can handle more than 1 tender boat loading and unloading at the same time? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted August 3, 2019 #2 Share Posted August 3, 2019 Here's the set up in the Falkland Islands There was some Zodiac type boats loading at a small dock in addition to the larger one . It's a long ride and wait . More importantly , if you are going to Volunteer Point have you booked your tour ? It's a long trip with a limited number of people going 4 0r 5 to a vehicle - No buses ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trend Posted August 5, 2019 #3 Share Posted August 5, 2019 We are thinking of a cruise that stops there so what are your suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Waynetor Posted August 6, 2019 Author #4 Share Posted August 6, 2019 The main island has a population of around 2,000, mostly in Stanley. A nice little town to wander round a bit but Penguins are the name of the game there. Close to town there are a few places to see them but Volunteer Point is the main place for tours to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budget Queen Posted August 6, 2019 #5 Share Posted August 6, 2019 With tenders the main objective is to be ready to go an hour prior to the posted time (if on a regular cruise ship). In my opinion the absolute top choice is Volunteer Point. I have been there 10+. Times. Just fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted August 6, 2019 #6 Share Posted August 6, 2019 22 hours ago, Trend said: We are thinking of a cruise that stops there so what are your suggestions? We went on and liked Holland America . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ldog Posted August 7, 2019 #7 Share Posted August 7, 2019 We've been to the Falklands twice. tendering was time consuming but the tours waited for passengers to get there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trend Posted August 8, 2019 #8 Share Posted August 8, 2019 Nice going on a small ship like Azamara off ship quickly even when tendered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reina del Mar Posted August 16, 2019 #9 Share Posted August 16, 2019 We visited Falklands on Emerald Princess. Tendering caused a minor delay but was well handled. We were able to book a tour shoreside to see penguins then returned to Stanley for a walk around and have a soft drink in the pub before returning to they ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donaldsc Posted August 28, 2019 #10 Share Posted August 28, 2019 When we were in the Falklands, there were 2 expedition ships with about 200 passengers total. No problems. Stanley is a small town w limited facilities. I am not sure that I would want to be there with 5000 passengers wandering around. DON Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayfairers Posted August 31, 2019 #11 Share Posted August 31, 2019 We had 3 ships in the port the day we were there earlier this year and one had 3000 passengers. We were happy to be on HAL as we were the only ship with covered waiting for tenders and hot chocolate while we waited. The other ship’s passengers had to wait outside in the rain and I didn’t see any beverages being served. One issue with all the people in town...the Victory bar sold out of local beer very early and sold out of most of their food by mid afternoon. And, the workers were a little grumpy from being so overwhelmed. Still, it was a wonderful port that we loved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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