Should I Fly the Drake or Sail Across to Antarctica?
The Drake Passage is 500 nautical miles of open ocean. Two-day crossing or two-hour flight, each with real trade-offs that go beyond seasickness.
Fly-Cruise
3 posts — Fly-cruise options, logistics, and considerations.
What Is a Fly-Cruise and How Does It Work?
A fly-cruise is not a shortcut to a lesser experience. It is a different logistical approach that trades the Drake crossing for a two-hour flight, at a higher cost and with its own set of trade-offs.
What If The Charter Flight to Antarctica Can't Land?
The short answer: you wait in Punta Arenas (or on the ship at King George Island) on standby, until conditions clear. The ship adjusts its schedule.