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Crossing the Drake on the Atlas World Navigator

Jan and Tracey Travels
Jan and Tracey Travels
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👁️ 3K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 5:20
What This Creator Said
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❤️ Best for CoupleOther · 2 nightsFrom UshuaiaVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

we were relieved the next morning to find that we were sailing across the relatively calm Drake Lake

the food on this Cruise was some of the best we have eaten at Sea

we had 5 to six meter waves during our Crossing

we spotted hump whales off in the distance and at dinner we passed a huge Iceberg

Creator's Tips & Advice

visit the bridge if it's open to passengers
put on seasickness patches before leaving the Beagle Channel
cut seasickness patches in half to avoid cotton mouth
try on parka and boots on board to ensure proper fit
attend additional briefings for optional Antarctica experiences

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

seasicknessUse seasickness patches and cut them in half to avoid cotton mouth
gear fitting for AntarcticaTry on parka and boots on board to ensure proper fit

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is it like to sail across the Drake Passage?
QWill the Drake Passage be calm (Drake Lake) or rough (Drake Shake)?
QWhat activities are available during the crossing?
QWhat should you know about gear for Antarctica landings?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

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YouTube Video Description

After leaving Ushuaia, Argentina, Jan and Tracey endure the 2-day journey across the Drake Passage on their Atlas Ocean Voyages Antarctica cruise on the Atlas World Navigator. Will they endure the "Drake Shake" or sail easily across the "Drake Lake". Watch as they show you what it's like to sail to Antarctica on Atlas Ocean Voyages. Our Recommended Cabin Gear OREI American to European Plug Adapters—So many cruise ships are equipped with 220 European plugs which are useless unless you have the right adapter. These are what are in our bags every time we cruise or travel to Europe. They come in an affordable six pack which you can find at this link: https://amzn.to/44ixS0U Strongman Tools Strong Magnetic Hooks—A couple of these 6- pack set of hooks are always with us when we cruise. Each individual hook can hold 30lbs of weight and is ideal for hanging coats, hats, and even the hangings shelves described below . Get your set of these useful magnetic hooks at this link: https://amzn.to/3UDrVbJ Whitmor 5 Section Closet Organizer—Unfortunately, drawer and shelf space are sometimes limited in some cruise cabins. That’s why we always bring at least one of these inexpensive closet organizers which gives us plenty of room for our folded clothes. We’ll usually use a couple of magnetic hooks described above to hang these from the ceiling in the corner of our room. Here’s the link where you can get yours: https://amzn.to/3w3GvQn Our Recommended Camera Gear DJI Osmo Pocket 3--You’ll usually see Tracey using this in almost all of our videos. Love this wonderful, small and versatile camera. Basic Camera: https://amzn.to/3UDJJDF Creators Combo: https://amzn.to/4beP6OP GoPro Hero12—This is the best action camera we’ve ever used. Whether taking videos on the Zodiacs in Antarctica, snorkeling in Papua New Guinea, or scuba diving in Bonaire, this camera is always in our hands. Find the link to get yours here: https://amzn.to/3UkTcy1 Peak Design Slide Lite Camera Strap—If you still carry a DSLR or Mirrorless camera like Jan does, this is the perfect strap to use. What is great is that this fully adjustable strap can be configured to be worn across your body, putting the weight of your camera across your back as opposed to your neck. Plus, it offers a bit more security when traveling through high pick-pocket areas. Get your Slide Lite Strap here: https://amzn.to/3xW6pWR As Amazon Affiliate members, we earn from qualifying purchases.