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A trip to Antarctica<\/a> is on many travellers\u2019 bucket lists. But an expedition to the icy southern continent comes with its own set of challenges \u2014\u00a0and we don\u2019t mean choosing which parka to pack. 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\u2019re some of the choppiest waters in the world. If you\u2019re seasick, this can mean trouble \u2014 but if you want to make it to Antarctica, you\u2019ve gotta get through the Drake.<\/p>\n

But is it really all that bad? We asked five G Adventures staffers who\u2019ve taken one of our Expedition trips to Antarctica<\/a> to share their experiences crossing the Drake. <\/p>\n

How was the Drake Passage for your trip?<\/h2>\n

Hailey Connell, Creative Production Manager<\/h3>\n

Growing up, my family dog was a Dalmatian named Drake. Before the Toronto rapper, there was my Dalmatian \u2014 but before my Dalmatian, there was the Drake Passage, the notorious body of water stretching across 500 miles of unpredictable weather and challenges all who dare cross it. Working at G Adventures, you\u2019re surrounded by lucky people who were priviliged to visit Antarctica. <\/p>\n

The first question asked upon return is usually, \u2018How was the Drake?\u2019 When I boarded the ship, it was hard not to notice the chained-down dining room furniture and extensive slip-proof material covering almost every surface. I had heard the stories and was ready for a bumpy ride. However, my experience was, dare I say \u2014 fun? I packed plenty of Gravol but found Malbec worked better. While some of my fellow passengers were sequestered in their rooms, dizzied by motion sickness patches, I was exploring the ship (while keeping one hand free to grab a railing), enjoying delicious food and wine, and watching for whales and albatrosses. <\/p>\n

I felt an instant bond with fellow passengers and crew when crossing the Drake. People were affected differently, but there was a sense of comradery and excitement \u2014 it was an adventure after all! My advice: be prepared for the worst, but don\u2019t psych yourself out. Literally go with the flow and keep your eye on the prize \u2014 and the horizon \u2014 because regardless of how rough the passage, Antarctica is the ultimate reward.<\/p>\n

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Leanne Greentree, Private Groups Manager, North America<\/h3>\n

To be completely honest, ours was literally smooth sailing. They were calling it the ‘Drake Lake’ because we didn’t have any rough waters to deal with at all \u2014 both ways! We were lucky, but to be honest, I was hoping to experience just a little of what everyone was saying would be a wild ride. It did mean we could enjoy the ship and the lectures for the crossing, and not feel ill, which was a good thing.
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Lyndon File, Customer Experience Manager<\/h3>\n

Crossing the Drake passage is the price of entry for going to the Antarctic. The peace and serenity of the Antarctic is matched by the turbulence and drama of the Drake. They are two sides of the same coin: you don\u2019t get one without the other. The conditions of the Drake are somewhere between bad and terrifying, depending on the weather gods, But worth every moment.<\/p>\n

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Kyle Jordan, Media Manager<\/h3>\n

The sea was angry that day, my friends, like an old man trying to send back soup in a deli. I felt like a wet dirty sock in the washing machine on a 36-hour spin cycle. I\u2019ve never been one to fall ill to motion sickness, but this journey home would be a true test of that. Seventy-five percent of my fellow passengers were locked away in their respective cabins, just feet from the safety of their porcelain barf bag. <\/p>\n

I\u2019d hug my bed \u2014\u00a0like a long-lost lover \u2014 at night, in hopes I wouldn\u2019t end upon the floor.\u00a0Rather than walk and hold tight to the wall, I\u2019d crawl on all fours to my desired destination. The idea of presenting myself with dignity was a thing of the past; this was about survival.\u00a0It\u2019s been many years since my epic battle with the Drake, one I\u2019ll remember forever.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Paul Lai, Marine Operations Specialist<\/h3>\n

If you go by the rule of thumb that it can either be the \u2018Drake Lake,\u2019 or the \u2018Drake Shake,\u2019 my crossing was somewhere in between.\u00a0There was some rocking and rolling, but nothing too crazy.\u00a0I medicated up on motion sickness tablets and got lots of rest during those days on board. Truth be told, my crossing the North Sea from Scotland to Norway was much more turbulent, and that experience made me long for the good times on the Drake!\u00a0<\/p>\n

Rough seas can catch you anywhere, and in my opinion the fear of a rough crossing on the Drake should never be a deterrent to any guest considering making what is likely to be a once in a lifetime trip to the most beautiful continent.<\/p>\n\n

Ready to cross the Drake and step foot on that fabled icy frontier? Take a cruise through our [Expedition tours to Antarctica(https:\/\/www.gadventures.com\/travel-styles\/cruising\/expedition-cruises\/antarctica\/) and cross your fingies for the Drake Lake or Drake Shake depending on what your heart desires most. <\/p>\n

Originally published June 20, 2017.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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