Antarctica
Antarctic Peninsula: Fly the Drake
Welcome to Aurora Expeditions’ Antarctic Peninsula: Fly the Drake expedition. Separating the southern tip of the South American continent from the Antarctic Peninsula region is the Drake Passage, where the mighty Pacific and Atlantic oceans converge. This narrow and impossibly deep waterway creates unpredictable conditions for navigators, who put their skills to the test when the passage is at its most turbulent. For expeditioners who prefer to focus their energy on adventures in Antarctica, flying over the Drake Passage in both directions is the ideal way to reach the white continent. In the safe hands of experienced pilots, your pulse will quicken as you glimpse the first icebergs in the Southern Ocean, where your vessel awaits, ready to take you on an exhilarating adventure.
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Voyage Overview
Welcome to Aurora Expeditions’ Antarctic Peninsula: Fly the Drake expedition. Separating the southern tip of the South American continent from the Antarctic Peninsula region is the Drake Passage, where the mighty Pacific and Atlantic oceans converge. This narrow and impossibly deep waterway creates unpredictable conditions for navigators, who put their skills to the test when the passage is at its most turbulent. For expeditioners who prefer to focus their energy on adventures in Antarctica, flying over the Drake Passage in both directions is the ideal way to reach the white continent. In the safe hands of experienced pilots, your pulse will quicken as you glimpse the first icebergs in the Southern Ocean, where your vessel awaits, ready to take you on an exhilarating adventure.
Highlight
- Soar over the Drake Passage in both directions, soaking in the icy scenery below.
- Enjoy lengthy hours of daylight when the sun barely dips below the horizon, giving you extended time for exploration
- Witness extraordinary wildlife including fledging penguin chicks.
- Gaze at sea-ice seals hauled out on ice floes away from the hungry jaws of predators
- Zodiac cruise in secluded bays and quiet coves filled with brash ice and photograph enormous glaciers and spectacularly shaped icebergs in various shades of blue.
