About the Port
West Point Island sits at the northwest tip of the Falkland Islands, a rugged outpost once known as Albatross Island for the colonies that nest along its cliffs. A walking path crosses open farmland and tussac grass to a promontory called The Devil's Nose, where sandstone bluffs drop toward the sea and black-browed albatrosses share the slopes with rockhopper penguins. The setting is wild and largely untouched, shaped by wind and salt air rather than settlement.
Visits typically arrive by small boat landing, as the island has no proper harbor or pier, so a short walk over uneven terrain leads to the main colony viewing area. The island remains privately run as a sheep farm, and its owners have long welcomed visitors to observe the birdlife responsibly. The reward is an intimate, close-up encounter with two of the Southern Ocean's most striking seabird species in a setting of dramatic natural scenery.
Pavlus Recommendations
How our planners would spend a day in West Point Island.
Hike to The Devil's Nose
Follow the farmland track through tussac grass to the cliff-edge promontory, roughly a 30-45 minute walk each way over uneven ground; sturdy shoes are essential.
View the Mixed Seabird Colony
Watch black-browed albatrosses and rockhopper penguins nesting side by side on the sandstone slopes, a rare chance to see both species sharing the same ground at close range.
Stop at the Farm Settlement
The island's small sheep farm often welcomes visitors for tea and homemade cakes, a low-key window into the isolated life of the Falklands' outer islands.
Cruise Lines That Call Here
Cruises That Visit West Point Island
| Departs | Cruise Line | Ship | Itinerary | Nights | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | Silversea | Silver Wind | 18 | $23,130 | |
| Nov 12, 2026 | Atlas Ocean Voyages | World Traveller | 16 | $17,476 | |
| Nov 20, 2026 | Swan Hellenic | SH Minerva | 18 | $16,200 | |
| Jan 2, 2027 | Silversea | Silver Endeavour | 13 | $29,360 | |
| Mar 13, 2027 | Atlas Ocean Voyages | World Traveller | 16 | $18,727 | |
| Mar 25, 2027 | Swan Hellenic | SH Vega | 14 | $9,225 | |
| Oct 16, 2027 | Silversea | Silver Endeavour | 13 | $21,920 | |
| Nov 30, 2027 | Swan Hellenic | SH Minerva | 18 | $19,825 | |
| Dec 30, 2027 | Silversea | Silver Cloud Expedition | 12 | $18,880 | |
| Jan 4, 2028 | Swan Hellenic | SH Vega | 18 | $27,525 | |
| Jan 21, 2028 | Silversea | Silver Cloud Expedition | 18 | $57,100 | |
| Mar 3, 2028 | Ponant Cruises | Le Lyrial | 18 | $20,770 | |
| Mar 9, 2028 | Silversea | Silver Wind | 21 | $18,900 | |
| Dec 6, 2028 | Silversea | Silver Cloud Expedition | 12 | $14,800 | |
| Dec 28, 2028 | Silversea | Silver Cloud Expedition | 12 | $16,080 | |
| Jan 24, 2029 | Silversea | Silver Cloud Expedition | 18 | $27,180 | |
| Feb 27, 2029 | Ponant Cruises | Le Boreal | 18 | $19,120 |