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Overhead view of turbulent ocean water with white foam and swirling waves characteristic of rough Southern Ocean conditions. - Photo by James Eades on Unsplash
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Drake Passage

A first-person trip report capturing the physical and emotional arc of the Drake Passage crossing, from departure in Ushuaia to first iceberg sighting.

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Overhead view of turbulent ocean water with white foam and swirling waves characteristic of rough Southern Ocean conditions. - Photo by James Eades on Unsplashtrip report

48 Hours on the Drake Shake: Surviving and Savoring the Crossing to Antarctica

Two days of open ocean stand between Ushuaia and Antarctica. Here's what the Drake Passage actually demands, from seasickness patches to the hour the sea suddenly goes flat.

Isaac Reid

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