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Karilyn | Adventure Travel on Instagram: "Often the most feared part of a cruise to Antarctica is crossing the Drake Passage. It’s something you can’t predict by month or season, you just have to see what shakes out for your sailing! 

On our way south we had almost a Drake Lake as it’s called with 2 -3 meter swells only occasionally. It was not bad at all - we were able to carry on with our regularly scheduled days of meals and lectures with some gentle swaying here and there. 

On the way back however things got a little more exciting! We had 5-7 meter swells which sent some of us and our belongings flying! The crew was amazing at helping people move around the ship and informing us on how to stay safe as we passed through rough waters. 

I know some people suffered quite a bit during th Drake Passage, The Way Back, Wanderlust Travel, Cruises, Stay Safe, Helping People, Drake, Adventure Travel, Boats

Karilyn | Adventure Travel on Instagram: "Often the most feared part of a cruise to Antarctica is crossing the Drake Passage. It’s something you can’t predict by month or season, you just have to see what shakes out for your sailing! On our way south we had almost a Drake Lake as it’s called with 2 -3 meter swells only occasionally. It was not bad at all - we were able to carry on with our regularly scheduled days of meals and lectures with some gentle swaying here and there. On the way…

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