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 are committed to making travel widely accessible, regardless of ability or disability. We do our best to help you see the world, regardless of physical or mental limitations. 

We are always happy to talk to travellers with disabilities and see if we can help guide them toward the most suitable itinerary for their needs and, where possible, make reasonable adjustments to our itineraries.