‘Like going to the moon’: The world’s most terrifying ocean crossing
WEBFeb 5, 2024 · The Drake Passage, between the southern tip of South America and Antarctic, is infamous as one of the most dangerous journeys on the planet. But why is it so rough – and how can you cross...
Drake Passage - Wikipedia
WEBAs the Drake Passage is the narrowest passage (choke point) around Antarctica, its existence and shape strongly influence the circulation of water around Antarctica and the global oceanic circulation, as well as the global climate.
How bad is the Drake Passage, really? We asked five people …
WEBJun 20, 2017 · The Drake Passage, the body of water between Cape Horn in South America and the South Shetland Islands in Antarctica, is where the Atlantic, Pacific, and Southern seas converge, and because the currents here meet no resistance from any nearby landmass, they’re some of the choppiest waters in the world.
Through the Drake Passage: What It's Like to Cross the World's …
WEBMay 21, 2015 · Seasoned Antarctic cruisers and cargo vessel crew warn that the Drake Passage has only two temperaments: “the Drake Shake” or “the Drake Lake.” More often than not it’s the former, and ship...
Drake Passage Guide: Seasickness, Weather and More Tips - Cruise Critic
WEBDec 20, 2022 · In the Antarctic summer -- the opposite of North America -- travelers can typically expect rough seas, clouds, and misty and windy conditions while on the Drake Passage.
What's It Like Crossing the Drake Passage? - YouTube
WEBJan 22, 2023 · They want to know whether they can withstand a rough Drake that gives them what is known as the Drake Shake. Well, we had an incredibly turbulent crossing …
Here's what makes the Drake Passage so dangerous - National …
WEBJan 24, 2024 · The main reason why the Drake Passage is so beset by storms is because the Southern Ocean, which encircles the frozen continent of Antarctica, is unbroken by land, meaning that mighty winds can...
How Dangerous Is The Drake Passage? Should I Fly Or Cruise?
WEBThe Drake Passage ranks among the most notoriously rough sea crossings on the planet, and that infamous distinction causes more than a few travelers arranging a bucket-list journey to Antarctica a fair amount of pre-trip fretting—and may influence what itinerary they select altogether.
How I Crossed One of the World’s Roughest Seas - National …
WEBMar 18, 2016 · Our ship, the Ortelius, had puttered a hundred miles farther south during the night, bringing us into the unsheltered waters of the Drake Passage—the notoriously rough ocean crossing from the...
The Drake Passage - The World's Most Unforgettable Sea Crossing
WEBApr 9, 2024 · From the tip of the South American continent to the northernmost shores of Antarctica: here’s where you’ll find the reputed roughest sea passage in the world. The Drake Passage is the stuff of legends, and crossing it is an experience some passengers on Antarctica cruises look forward to the most.