How bad is the Drake passage? Does the ship really matter? THE DRAKE PASSAGE EPISODE!
The Drake Passage has a reputation and for good reason. It's that one thing that is lingering in the back of everyon'es minds when they begin to consider visiting. It's infamously known as the rougest waters in the world. It's the price you have to pay to visit Antarctica....but just how bad is it? Does the ship you take make a differece, and is it worth skipping? On this episode of The Drake Shake, we sit down with Ida Oslon, expedition leader, expedition guide and seasoned Polar explorer to talk about what teh Drake Passage is really like. How bad is the Drake Passage? When is the best time to cross the Drake Passage? How big are the swells? We will discuss it all. THIS is the episode you've been waiting for.
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