Overhead view of turbulent ocean water with white foam and swirling waves characteristic of rough Southern Ocean conditions. - Photo by James Eades on Unsplash
DestinationAntarcticaInternational Waters (Argentina to Antarctica)

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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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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