Recently disembarked from the Star Princess and have to chime in on how great Patrick's tour was. Just a few points that I hadn't read earlier:
* for us, the long drive was actually a *highlight* of the excursion. You really feel like you get out into the Falklands, and the 4x4's across those peat bogs is absolutely fascinating. Watching the tires sink into the soft surface is a site not to be missed. Yes, it is a long drive, but I thought it was every bit as interesting as the penguins (which were great!)
* I also was worried about trying to get on the first tender. We have no Princess status and just went down and jumped on the first tender, no problem at all. We got to the tender meeting spot maybe 20-30 minutes before we went ashore and that was plenty of time to get a spot on the first tender. Most people do manage to get over on the first tender, so if you happen to get stuck on the 2nd or 3rd, I think you'll still likely be fine as Patrick sorts out who goes where with his team of drivers.
* We also really liked our driver. He wasn't one to start talking too much on his own, but we had plenty of questions and once he saw we were interested he was only too happy to explain things to us.
It was a fantastic day. I would recommend it highly!
falkland island guide patrick watts
in South America
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Recently disembarked from the Star Princess and have to chime in on how great Patrick's tour was. Just a few points that I hadn't read earlier:
* for us, the long drive was actually a *highlight* of the excursion. You really feel like you get out into the Falklands, and the 4x4's across those peat bogs is absolutely fascinating. Watching the tires sink into the soft surface is a site not to be missed. Yes, it is a long drive, but I thought it was every bit as interesting as the penguins (which were great!)
* I also was worried about trying to get on the first tender. We have no Princess status and just went down and jumped on the first tender, no problem at all. We got to the tender meeting spot maybe 20-30 minutes before we went ashore and that was plenty of time to get a spot on the first tender. Most people do manage to get over on the first tender, so if you happen to get stuck on the 2nd or 3rd, I think you'll still likely be fine as Patrick sorts out who goes where with his team of drivers.
* We also really liked our driver. He wasn't one to start talking too much on his own, but we had plenty of questions and once he saw we were interested he was only too happy to explain things to us.
It was a fantastic day. I would recommend it highly!