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Westpoint Island

Falkland Islands

Make the most of a Westpoint Island call in the Falkland Islands with practical arrival guidance, local transport pointers and ideas for exploring ashore with confidence.

Approximate port locationWestpoint Island · Falkland Islands
At a glancePort call snapshot
DestinationFalkland Islands
Port typeOcean cruise port
Location-51.3508, -60.6792
CurrencyPound sterling
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Berths, fares and opening times change. Confirm live details with your cruise line and local operators.

Your port guide

Making the most of Westpoint Island

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

01

Arriving at the port

Cruise ships cannot dock here, so you will come ashore by tender.

02

Sightseeing

West Point Island, originally called Albatross Island and in Spanish Isla Remolinos, is a Falkland Island to the west of West Falkland. Covering slightly less than 15 km², it is operated as a sheep farm by Lily and Roddy Napier.

West Point wildlife includes rockhopper penguins, black-browed albatrosses and Commerson's dolphins.

Find your bearings

Westpoint Island port location

The guide coordinates place the port at 51.3508° S, 60.6792° 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.