I wish I had this link before the Drake Passage so I would be prepared for the wave height.

Humpbacks by March can now become more curious, particularly the juveniles. In fact it can be a bit like entering into a washing machine. Basically, you’ll either have such incredible weather that sailing through this passage will be like gliding over glass – or, it will be the most rough, ridiculous and rocky weather imaginable.

So here is a little guide to help you survive (and thrive) while crossing the drake passage. Drake Passage, deep waterway, 600 miles (1,000 km) wide, connecting the Atlantic and Pacific oceans between Cape Horn (the southernmost point of South America) and the South Shetland Islands, situated about 100 miles (160 km) north of the Antarctic Peninsula. Passengers often dread it because its rough seas can dislodge furniture, footsteps and even the most hardened stomach from its moorings.

Ships tend to encounter ice when sailing through this passage, and the all around weather is … This site was provided and is used by the ship's helm in their course decision to and from Antarctica. I have a choice - travelling in January and not going through Drake's Passage (which might be an exciting experience) - there is a flight from Punta Arenas to Falklands and then the ship goes south to Antarctic Peninsula, or going by only ship in February (with less wildlife and more whales) from Ushuaia.

Travel to Antarctica: The Drake Passage, From Killer Waves to Killer Whales.

The Drake Passage defines the zone of It's worth noting that Drake Passage is one of the planet's toughest bodies of water to cross, unless you are lucky enough to encounter relatively benign wind and water conditions. Be realistic February 19, 2018 March 5, 2010 by Daniel Noll.

By early March in Antarctica, penguin colonies are still large and chicks are learning to swim and feed themselves.While the penguin populations in March will be smaller (although you'll still see thousands), it's prime time for whale watching, particularly in well-known hang-outs like Wilhelmina Bay. Please read our disclosure and privacy policy for more information. Cape Horn is projecting into the Drake Passage at 55°59′S/067°17′W, marking the boundary between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans and the northern end of the Drake Passage.

Although it is a bit more tricky than that: geographically speaking, in terms of the coastline of the continent, the southern end of South America is much further north, on the northern side of the Strait of Magellan.