That was a wonderful full coverage of the experience of doing the Drake passage.. thank you, I feel more prepared now, but obviously hoping for Drake Lake!
We went in January 2023. My husband was sick as a dog, as well as half of the other passengers. I was totally fine. It was the same coming back. Definitely Drake Shake. We took Hurtigruten- it was amazing.
Just FYI, all Antarctic cruises do not leave from Ushuaia. Some leave from Puerto Williams. So sorry you experienced such a rough Drake Passage! I’m going in 2024 and will not leave home without my seasickness medicine.
Just did the inaugural Chilean Fjords cruise on this ship….and had 7 meter waves one night…the crew said the biggest was Drakes with 9 meter waves. Now wave height is just one aspect of how bad it is, frequency and length, rollers, etc. are all factors in how bad it can get. I can tell you that this ship shuddered at times, almost feeling like it was stopped for a second, hard to walk and no way you could shower. This is a sturdy ship built for up to 10 meters, after that, well one rouge wave and you have a very bad day.
That is ruff! I watched another documentary on it where it said by the early 1900's some 800 ships had been lost on the Drake Passage and more than 10,000 sailors lost their lives. I imagine those waves just finally pound those old school sail boats to pieces or flood them.
The second day they had to spend 4 hours in mandatory meetings and the third day they had to spend 5 hours in mandatory meeting. To many rules and to regulated. At least for me.
*Hello, I'm your 173rd Thumbs up & joining your YT family. I enjoy traveling videos with Scenery. Those waves are wild. I get sea sick, so I can't go on cruises. This is why I enjoy when others share places I'll never see any other way. Great Share. 😊😊😊* Sharon in SC
That is a good idea if you want to avoid the seasickness. The expedition boat is small and bounces a lot. In my observation, more than 90% of passengers were seaseack, including me. But the seasick pillls helped.
I need to depart queen mary 🚢 docked from the California coast and bring it here don't I 😶 I know it's haunted but if would let me do it would though and that thing is a old ocean liner 😶
There was an option to camp overnight on the actual land of Antarctica, in the snow. It was an additional charge and some people signed for it. They had to dig a hole in the snow, set up a camp, and sleep in a sleeping bag.
Of course! If you take not an expedition cruise but a regular cruise, you will not go into the zodiacs. In this case, it will be much cheaper and safer.
Our cruise was from the end of November to beginning of December. It is a beginning of their tourists season and there will be still a lot of untouched show, ice, and icebergs.
@@travelexplore9355you are a positive person. Don’t let shrinking fungus type of people take you down. Thank you for your informative video. You are beautiful.
That was a wonderful full coverage of the experience of doing the Drake passage.. thank you, I feel more prepared now, but obviously hoping for Drake Lake!
Thank you for the compliment and I am glad you liked my video. Have a wonderful trip to Antarctica!
Gotta admit the ocean with waves when the sun is out is very beautiful
I agree with you.
We went in January 2023. My husband was sick as a dog, as well as half of the other passengers. I was totally fine. It was the same coming back. Definitely Drake Shake. We took Hurtigruten- it was amazing.
Wow! Good for you! I am glad you enjoyed it!
Just FYI, all Antarctic cruises do not leave from Ushuaia. Some leave from Puerto Williams. So sorry you experienced such a rough Drake Passage! I’m going in 2024 and will not leave home without my seasickness medicine.
Thanks and good luck on your trip!
Just did the inaugural Chilean Fjords cruise on this ship….and had 7 meter waves one night…the crew said the biggest was Drakes with 9 meter waves. Now wave height is just one aspect of how bad it is, frequency and length, rollers, etc. are all factors in how bad it can get.
I can tell you that this ship shuddered at times, almost feeling like it was stopped for a second, hard to walk and no way you could shower.
This is a sturdy ship built for up to 10 meters, after that, well one rouge wave and you have a very bad day.
That is true. I really enjoyed your comments!
That is ruff! I watched another documentary on it where it said by the early 1900's some 800 ships had been lost on the Drake Passage and more than 10,000 sailors lost their lives.
I imagine those waves just finally pound those old school sail boats to pieces or flood them.
Interesting facts. Thank you for sharing. Yes, the nature in Antarctica is brutal and not forgiving.
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Amazing cruise! I want to go there !!!Thank you for your adventure advices ! Beautiful place worthy to visit! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Sure, I agree with you! Thank you!
I want to go too!!
The second day they had to spend 4 hours in mandatory meetings and the third day they had to spend 5 hours in mandatory meeting. To many rules and to regulated. At least for me.
I agree. We also had a lot of mandatory meetings and regulations we had to comply with.
Thanks a lot for this video. Keep posting more such stuff.
Thank you, I will
not only do i want to visit the drake passage, i also want to do donuts and u-turns for hours straight right in the middle of the strong currents
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yeah im good
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*Hello, I'm your 173rd Thumbs up & joining your YT family. I enjoy traveling videos with Scenery. Those waves are wild. I get sea sick, so I can't go on cruises. This is why I enjoy when others share places I'll never see any other way. Great Share. 😊😊😊* Sharon in SC
Thank you so much for your comments! Yes, I am never seasick, but on this cruise, it was brutal. I had to take pills. It was tough.
Thinking of going to Antarctica at some point attend this video really helped me and making my decision. Thank you!
I am so glad to hear that!
Oh no! Didn't realize that one was caught in a wave so sad. Can imagine sea sickness too.
Yes, the majority of people on the boat were struggling with sea sickness.
@@travelexplore9355 can imagine after the waves.
Вот где осознаёшь свою ничтожность перед стихией🤔 Красиво, мощно, удивительно!!!
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Nice. Thank you.
Thank you too!
Thank you! That was very informative
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Amazing video, with a lot of useful info. Thanks for sharing 😊
Thank you so much for complementing my video.
There’s a tour that takes you across via helicopter… we’re considering this because hubby suffers from seasickness 🤢
That is a good idea if you want to avoid the seasickness. The expedition boat is small and bounces a lot. In my observation, more than 90% of passengers were seaseack, including me. But the seasick pillls helped.
Fantastic video. I absolutely loved it.
Thank you very much!
Great video. Keep posting more such stuff.
Thank you, I will
Fantastic video!
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Great video! Keep it up!
Thanks, will do!
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Enjoyed your video! Thanks.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Lovely video.
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Cool Vid Subbed the channel!!!
Thanks for the sub! Appreciate it!
Бесподобные шикарные угрожающие волны океана просто завараживают
Спасибо моя дорогая!
Good job. Keep it up.
Thank you, I will
I need to depart queen mary 🚢 docked from the California coast and bring it here don't I 😶 I know it's haunted but if would let me do it would though and that thing is a old ocean liner 😶
I hope your cruise will be a great one!
I love it.
Thanks!
Представляю, как в реальности это путешествие впечатляет🛳️🌊🤗
Danke, danke:)))
Why a camping briefing? Perhaps I'm misunderstanding.
There was an option to camp overnight on the actual land of Antarctica, in the snow. It was an additional charge and some people signed for it. They had to dig a hole in the snow, set up a camp, and sleep in a sleeping bag.
Just got back from the drake passage unfortunately we had the drake lake but still left half the ship sea sick including my wife 🤮
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И красиво,и страшно одновременно. Я бы в Антарктику не поехала😂
Но,посмотрела с удовольствием👍👍👍
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Спасибо большое !
I don't know how to swim so i would not want to get in a kodiak, is there a way to see antactca without getting in kodiak?
Of course! If you take not an expedition cruise but a regular cruise, you will not go into the zodiacs. In this case, it will be much cheaper and safer.
I don't know how to swim and also prefer a hot bath to a Swedish one. Is there a way to see Antarctica without falling in the water ?
Which month was that?
Our cruise was from the end of November to beginning of December. It is a beginning of their tourists season and there will be still a lot of untouched show, ice, and icebergs.
Excellent video! So informative
Glad it was helpful!
Табиғат қандай шексіз ғажапсың....
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Очень жаль что не на русском языке , хотелось бы понять какие чувства вы испытывали при пересечении пролива Дрейка . Спасибо .
Ирина, спасибо за ваш комментарий. Это должно быть на русском тоже напечатано и голосом. Посмотрите на СС выбор внизу видео. Хорошего вам дня.
It is mind boggling why people take such a bad expedition .not any different then going to see titanic and booking ticket to go to heaven one way stop
Yes, I agree. We were planning some snorkeling trips but after seeing the increased number of shark attacks, not sure if we want to go into the ocean.
Just showing the little Baby waves not to say anything about the swells
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You have a very Russian accent
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getting seasick just from watching this vid :(
I know the feeling😁😁
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If this woman was pitched overboard, the flotational properties of all that makeup should keep her on the surface until rescued, even in those waves.
Ha, ha:))) Whatever works:)))
@@travelexplore9355you are a positive person. Don’t let shrinking fungus type of people take you down. Thank you for your informative video. You are beautiful.
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Very Good!
Thank you! Cheers!