Drake Passage Crossing, Antarctica
What to see at Drake Passage Crossing and how to fit it into a Antarctica trip.
Quick answer
2 days of the world's roughest ocean — albatrosses ride the ship's air currents; six-metre swells rock the vessel.
Best season for Antarctica: November – March. Recommended trip length: 10–21 Days (expedition cruise).
About Drake Passage Crossing
2 days of the world's roughest ocean — albatrosses ride the ship's air currents; six-metre swells rock the vessel. Arriving in calm, iceberg-studded Antarctic waters after the storm is travel's great dramatic transition.
Drake Passage Crossing is one of 15 places we cover in Antarctica, and falls on day 3 of our 5-day Antarctica plan. A 5-day Antarctica trip from Mumbai costs about ₹2,40,000 per person at budget stays with return flights.
More places to visit in Antarctica
- Antarctic Peninsula Expedition
- South Georgia Island
- Shackleton & Scott's Historic Huts
- Penguin Colonies
- Iceberg Landscapes
- Zodiac Cruising Among Ice
- Midnight Sun
- Humpback Whales
Questions about Drake Passage Crossing
What is Drake Passage Crossing?
2 days of the world's roughest ocean — albatrosses ride the ship's air currents; six-metre swells rock the vessel. Arriving in calm, iceberg-studded Antarctic waters after the storm is travel's great dramatic transition.
When is the best time to visit Drake Passage Crossing?
Antarctica's best season is November – March, which is the best window for Drake Passage Crossing too.
How many days do I need in Antarctica to include Drake Passage Crossing?
Trripah recommends 10–21 Days (expedition cruise) for Antarctica. Drake Passage Crossing fits into a normal itinerary without extra days.
Can Trripah include Drake Passage Crossing in a Antarctica package?
Yes. Tell us your dates and group and we add Drake Passage Crossing to a Antarctica plan with flights, hotels and transfers, usually within 24 hours.