The Falkland Islands Tourist Board has published a 2026–27 cruise schedule alongside its previous-season versions. Use it as a planning document, not a guarantee: ship calls, arrival times and landing plans can change with operations and weather.
How to use the schedule
- Find your ship and planned Stanley date.
- Look for other ships scheduled the same day.
- Compare listed passenger capacities to understand potential demand.
- Book scarce wildlife excursions early on high-volume days.
- Recheck the latest version shortly before sailing.
Why busy days matter
Stanley has a small resident population and cruise calls can bring substantial visitor numbers at once. The official tourism site notes that advance booking is essential to guarantee an excursion on busy days. The visitor centre and museum may extend hours around cruise calls, but vehicles and guides remain finite.
Do not treat ETA/ETD as shore time
Published ship arrival and departure times are not the same as usable time ashore. Tendering, clearance, excursion assembly and final-tender deadlines reduce the practical window.
Always verify the latest version
The tourism board updates schedule versions as the season develops. Check the official schedule rather than copying an old screenshot into your itinerary.
How to use the 2026–27 schedule
Treat a published port schedule as a planning tool, not a guarantee that every listed ship will arrive at the stated time. Weather and operational changes can alter calls. Busy days can put pressure on vehicles, guides and popular excursions, so reserve high-priority wildlife trips early and keep an independent Stanley plan in case your preferred tour is unavailable.
