Chapter VI

The Drake Passage

9 entriesRevised 1 Jun 2026

An expedition ship that crosses the Drake Passage to Antarctica

Start here · Entry 1 The Drake Passage: Crossing the World’s Roughest Sea (2026) The Drake Passage explained: how rough it really is and why, how long the crossing takes, beating seasickness, flying over it, the wildlife, and is it dangerous. 24 min · Revised Jun 2026

An ice-strengthened expedition ship crossing open Southern Ocean water

Crossing the Drake Passage: What to Expect at SeaAn honest, hour-by-hour guide to crossing the Drake Passage on an Antarctic expedition cruise: timings, conditions, seasickness, wildlife and how to enjoy it.14 min · Revised Jun 2026

Spray bursting over the bow of a ship pushing into a head sea

Drake Passage Seasickness: Remedies That Actually WorkA practical, experience-based guide to preventing and managing Drake Passage seasickness: patches, pills, ginger, positioning and what to do if you get sick.15 min · Revised Jun 2026

Spray bursting over the bow of a ship pushing into a head sea

Is the Drake Passage Dangerous? A Clear-Eyed LookIs the Drake Passage dangerous? An honest, evidence-based look at the risks of the crossing, the myths, the records, and why modern expedition ships are safe.14 min · Revised Jun 2026

An ice-strengthened expedition ship crossing open Southern Ocean water

How Long to Cross the Drake Passage? Times and DistanceHow long to cross the Drake Passage? The real numbers on crossing time, distance, ship speed, weather and the two-hour fly-the-Drake alternative.14 min · Revised Jun 2026

Snow-covered peaks lining the Gerlache Strait on the Antarctic Peninsula

Drake Lake vs Drake Shake: Calm or Rough Crossing?Drake Lake vs Drake Shake explained: what the terms mean, the roughly 70/30 odds, what causes calm or rough conditions, and how to prepare for either.14 min · Revised Jun 2026

An ice-strengthened expedition ship crossing open Southern Ocean water

Fly the Drake Passage vs Sailing It: Which to ChooseFly the Drake Passage or sail it? How air-cruises work, what they cost, the weather-delay risk, and an honest look at who should fly and who should sail.14 min · Revised Jun 2026