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The Drake Passage separating South America and Antarctica is notorious for its tumultuous seas (known as the Drake Shake!) although the entire Southern Ocean can be equally bad. Yesterday we got the full shake! It was wild; a proper rock and roll experience on the high seas. This short clip was shot at dinner as the swell rose up the side of the ship and across the dining room windows stimulating the debate as to just how strong the windows actually are! Imagine sailing this 100 years ago in a s

The Drake Passage is the legendary gateway to Antarctica. Each crossing is different and may present a range of conditions: from the Drake Lake to the infamous Drake Shake. In this first installment of our new video series What to Expect, expedition leader Lucho Verdesoto describes what it's like to navigate this historic body of water. | Lindblad Expeditions