The Drake Passage is a dangerous and challenging journey, with no definitive time for crossing it. Some sources suggest that the beginning and end of the summer season can have stronger winds and rougher seas, so this would typically be in November and March. December and January can be calmer months for the journey. Selecting the ideal cruise for your journey through the Drake Passage requires careful consideration, including the length of the trip, the size and type of ship, and the conditions of the Drake.
It takes around 48 hours to cross the Drake Passage by boat, but you can fly it in under 2 hours. Around 1 in 4 crossings will experience turbulent seas. Captains are experienced and well-equipped to avoid these challenges. The average cruise ship takes about 48 hours to sail from one end of the Drake Passage to the other. This depends on the exact embarkation and destination point, but the conditions of the Drake are crucial.
Most visitors to Antarctica embark on ship from Ushuaia, Argentina, traversing one of the world’s most fabled seaways: the legendary Drake Passage. Captains can plan their routes and adjust their speed and direction to slide through the calmer seas between systems. Some ships, like Silver Cloud, can cross the Drake in a day and a half.
For most voyages, crossing the Drake Passage is the gateway to Antarctica and the shortest distance to journey to the peninsula. There are only two feasible ways to do this: flying in or on-board a cruise ship. Tickets for these cruises are expensive, but some ships can cross the Drake in a day and a half.
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