Why the Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) Belong on Your Bucket List

The extraordinary wildlife is one of the main reasons travelers from around the world are drawn to the Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas). Home to remarkable seabirds and marine mammals, the archipelago offers unforgettable wildlife encounters in a spectacular natural setting.

Bruce is not the kind of traveler who lazes away on a beach. He and his wife are active people, and after careful deliberation, they chose to set sail aboard Magellan Explorer on a Classic Antarctica Air-Cruise in December 2025. While they thought the landscapes and wildlife would be the parts of their trip they would remember most, Bruce says the expedition team was one of the most impactful elements of his experience, especially expedition leader Rickard Berg.

Our new ship Magellan Explorer is named after Ferdinand Magellan, the Portuguese explorer that led the first expedition to circumnavigate the globe.