Cooper Bay, United Kingdom

Cruise Port

Cooper Bay

Small island near South Georgia.

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Overview

Cooper Bay is a cruise port in United Kingdom. It lies on the coast at approximately -54.8, -35.783.

About Cooper Bay

Cooper Island is a small island, 2 miles (3.2 km) long, which lies at the north side of the entrance to Drygalski Fjord, off the southeast end of South Georgia. It was discovered by a British expedition under James Cook in 1775, and named for Lieutenant Robert Palliser Cooper, an officer aboard HMS Resolution.

Overview text adapted from Wikipedia, available under the CC BY-SA license.

Planning a cruise visit

A detailed cruise guide for Cooper Bay — how to reach the centre from the cruise terminal, what to see on a port day, shopping and local tips — is being added. In the meantime, use the quick facts and map link above to start planning, and always confirm terminal and transport details with your cruise line and the local port authority before you travel.

Around Cooper Bay

Cooper Island
Cooper Island
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Dantarctica Cooper1

Weather & best time to visit

Typically warmest around 7°C in Jan and coolest around 0°C in Jul (average daytime highs).

Jan
7°
3°
Feb
7°
3°
Mar
6°
2°
Apr
5°
1°
May
2°
-1°
Jun
1°
-3°
Jul
0°
-4°
Aug
0°
-4°
Sep
2°
-2°
Oct
4°
0°
Nov
5°
1°
Dec
6°
1°

Average daily high / low in °C. Source: Open-Meteo.

Where to stay

Staying near Cooper Bay the night before or after your cruise makes embarkation easier. Browse hotels near the port →

Cruise season & schedules

Which ships call at Cooper Bay, and when, changes by season. Check the latest arrivals and departures before you plan. See current cruise schedules →