Cruises from Drake Passage

Drake Passage is where the fierce waters of the southern ocean crash between the land masses of South America and Antarctica. The Drake Passage leads to Ushuaia, the front door of Cape Horn beyond where the south western Atlantic and south eastern Pacific Oceans meet. Drake Passage extends from this point into the Southern Ocean.

Experience and knowledge have allowed Drake Passage cruises to be a thrilling adventure to a place some call the “Last Continent.” What was once a dangerous and dreaded sailing experience is now a chance-of- a- lifetime unforgettable experience, to see a world most people cannot imagine.

Cruises to Antarctica by way of Drake Passage can last from 11-30 days depending on the cruise chosen. A 30-day tour can be broken up into three separate sailings for tourists desiring the enjoyment of visiting all points of interest but who do not want to remain onboard for a 30-day period. Of course, this will require travelling to specific ports to join a cruise en-route to Drake Passage. Companies schedule cruises so that no ship is entering Drake Passage while another ship is passing through.

Expeditions to Antarctica are for the stout hearted and those possessing the spirit of adventure. The Antarctic Peninsula offers scenery seen only in this part of the world. Only on such a trip can you witness the breeding grounds of seabirds and seals you have only see in pictures previously. You will see places such as King George and Penguin Islands and walk on the shores of the Antarctic mainland. Passing through Lemaire Channel your eyes will gaze on the mountains and glaciers surrounding you. Whales traversing up and down the waterways will fascinate even those not easily impressed. You will see Leopard seals and small rorqual whales as you glide past them.

Some expeditions include kayaking in the frigid waterways of Antarctica. There are lecturers, guides and specialists aboard the cruises including medical personnel. These professionals will become your friends and they will work tirelessly to help you enjoy your trip-of-a-lifetime. Many tourists write a diary during their Antarctica adventure to share with friends and family. Read some of the reviews and diaries of many who have taken a trip to Antarctica through Drake Passage.

Not all cruises visit or even pass by the same points of interest on the way to and from Drake Passage. Some of the points of interest and places visited are Beagle Channel, the Falkland Islands, South Georgia, the South Orkley, the Shetland Islands and Deception Islands. Others include Argentina, Chile, Cuverville Island, Puerto Madryn, Trista Da Cunha and Grytviken. Some cruises headed for Drake Passage begin and end at Ushuaia.

Maybe it is time for you discover the sights and sounds of Antarctica and see icebergs and glaciers first hand. Take your camera to document your journey through Drake Passage. Be warned that seasickness will become a too familiar sidekick for some people during the two-day adventure through Drake Passage.