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Right Whale Bay

South Georgia

Make the most of a Right Whale Bay call in South Georgia with practical arrival advice, local transport pointers and ideas for confident exploration ashore.

Approximate port locationRight Whale Bay · South Georgia
At a glancePort call snapshot
DestinationSouth Georgia
Port typeOcean cruise port
Location-54.0025, -37.6818
CurrencyPound sterling
Check before you travel

Berths, fares and opening times change. Confirm live details with your cruise line and local operators.

Your port guide

Making the most of Right Whale Bay

Use these notes to shape a realistic day ashore, then confirm any time-sensitive information for the date of your call.

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Arriving at the port

There is no cruise-ship docking here, meaning passengers are taken ashore by tender.

On the island's northwestern part, Right Whale Bay is often a cruise ship's first stop. From September through November, elephant seals and a small king penguin colony monopolize the area; thousands of fur seals then take over the beach through February.

02

Money

The islands' official currency is pound sterling, using the same notes and coins as the United Kingdom.

Find your bearings

Right Whale Bay port location

The guide coordinates place the port at 54.0025° S, 37.6818° W. Always use the berth details supplied for your sailing as your final arrival reference.

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This guide is for trip planning and may not reflect short-notice operational changes. Your cruise line's instructions and local official information should take priority.