Port Lockroy, United Kingdom

Cruise Port

Port Lockroy

Harbor on Wiencke Island in the Antarctic Peninsula.

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Overview

Port Lockroy is a cruise port in United Kingdom. It lies on the coast at approximately -64.825, -63.494.

About Port Lockroy

Port Lockroy is a bay forming a natural harbour on the north-western shore of Wiencke Island in the Palmer Archipelago to the west of the Antarctic Peninsula. The Antarctic base with the same name, situated on Goudier Island in this bay, includes the most southerly operational post office in the world. The base was left unstaffed from 2020 to 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, though the museum house remained open to individual visits. On 4 October 2022 it was announced that a team of four women had been chosen to return to open the base for the summer 2022/23 season.

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

Planning a cruise visit

A detailed cruise guide for Port Lockroy — 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 Port Lockroy

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Port Lockroy
Port Lockroy base, December
Port Lockroy base, December
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Food rations, Port Lockroy museum
Food rations, Port Lockroy museum

Weather & best time to visit

Typically warmest around 2°C in Jan and coolest around -5°C in Aug (average daytime highs).

Jan
2°
-1°
Feb
1°
-1°
Mar
0°
-3°
Apr
-1°
-4°
May
-2°
-5°
Jun
-3°
-7°
Jul
-3°
-8°
Aug
-5°
-9°
Sep
-3°
-6°
Oct
-2°
-5°
Nov
0°
-3°
Dec
1°
-2°

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

Where to stay

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

Cruise season & schedules

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