Drake Passage Cruises & Tours

The Drake Passage is situated between Ushuaia, the southernmost tip of Argentina, and stretches to the top of the Antarctic Continental Shelf.

The passage itself is 1000km in length and takes about 36 hours to cross in good weather, and up to 48 hours if the water is choppy.   

Despite its reputation of being one of the most treacherous water crossings in the world, crossing the Drake Passage isn't dangerous anymore.

While that may have been different for the region's first explorers centuries ago, new technology, safety procedures, and specialised equipment nowadays ensure a safe crossing.

If you're joining us on an Antarctica cruise, you'll cross the Drake Passage in order to get to Antarctica. It's often viewed as one of those 'bucket-list' things you simply have to do if you're travelling to the region.

While you can experience horrible weather conditions and rough waters anytime, summer is considered the best time to cross through the Drake Passage. This is because the weather is usually calmer and doesn't produce as many storms as in spring or autumn.

Travelling in either June, July, or August will theoretically give you the best chance of avoiding awful weather.

We believe travel should be accessible to everyone. Although some destinations and itineraries may be more accessible than others, we'll do our best to accommodate your needs, make reasonable adjustments where possible or guide you toward the most suitable trips. Get in touch with our friendly adventure consultants to chat about your options.

Our Tailor-Made team can also help you plan a customised trip just for you.