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.
Weather
3 posts — Antarctic weather, Drake Passage conditions, and planning tools.
Drake Passage Weather: What to Expect
Most Drake crossings are bumpy enough to feel like something, and manageable enough that you’ll be glad to say you did it. A minority feel really difficult. A small number are almost eerily calm.
What Weather Tools Should I Use Before My Voyage?
Windy.com is the most accessible tool for visualizing Drake conditions. Passageweather.com is favored by sailors and gives a clean chart-based view. Drake Passage Weather (drakepassageweather.com) aggregates both in one place specifically for Antarctic travelers.