✨SAVE this post if you dream of sailing to Antarctica through the treacherous Drake Passage!✨🇦🇶
This is what it’s like navigating through The Drake, one of the most dangerous seas on earth. Since its situated between South America’s Cape Horn & Antarctica, the majority of expeditions set sail from Ushuaia the southernmost tip of Argentina, nicknamed the “End of the World.”
The Drake Passage is known for its extreme weather conditions, including fierce winds, massive waves, and unpredictable storms due to the meeting of the Atlantic, Pacific, and Southern Oceans. Also known as the Drake shake, which we definitely experienced, so our ship was prepared with barf bags along the railings incase seasickness struck.
Why is it considered one of the most dangerous voyages for ships to make? Currents at its latitude meet no resistance from any landmass, so waves can reach 40 feet, giving it a reputation for being the most powerful convergence of seas.
Despite its reputation, crossing this unpredictable body of wster can be an unforgettable 48-hour affair, especially if you’re sailing on a luxury expedition like we did with
@aktravel_usa . These days, with the finest stabilizing equipment, safety procedures, experienced crew members & polar-ready ships, the Drake Passage was a remarkable part of our Antarctic voyage.
What did we do during those 4 memorable days? We were far from bored as we spend our time exploring the ship, eating delicious food (thanks to my anti nausea patch), attending science based seminars led by research team members onboard and just relaxing while taking it all in. I highly recommend this rite of passage for those seeking a journey to the 7th continent. 🇦🇶
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