One of my biggest worries about being at sea was seasickness. To get to Antarctica, one has to traverse Drake Passage, the body of water between the tip of South America and Antarctica. It is where the Atlantic, Pacific, and Southern seas converge, and is notorious for its strong currents, high winds, and large waves. It has been described as having the roughest seas in the world. For many adventurers, it’s a rite of passage to check off their bucket list. I had watched enough videos to dread that stretch of our journey.
I’m happy to report that I never experienced any seasickness on this cruise, not even in Drake Passage. The waves did get a bit wild for the 48 or so hours it takes to cross it, and some people were getting sick, but I only felt an occasional queasiness. I credit my sea-bands for that; they work on acupressure points on your wrists to prevent nausea. I kept them on all day and night during the roughest part. I brought Dramamine with me, but never had to use it. So Drake Passage, check!
13 responses to “Drake Passage, Check”
We have also just completed a 22 day Antarctica and Falkland cruise and we did not have any seasickness either. Yes some gentle swaying as we crossed Drake’s Passage. We are now back in NZ living in a caravan at our neighbours garden for the next 3 months.
Basia, have loved following your Blog – your inspiring me for the creation of mine! I had hoped to meet you on LAS, but alas! R u going on VVR ? I am – hoping we cross paths there. Would also appreciate the link to those wrist bands for sea sickness.
Hi Pat, happy to know you are on here. I’m sorry we won’t get to meet on LAS. I won’t be on VVR, at this point I don’t feel I can trust them any more than I trusted Miray. But who knows, another cruise, somewhere, someday? I don’t have a link for the sea bands, I think I bought them somewhere in Alaska, for my first cruise years ago. But I think if you just search for sea bands on Amazon, I think they are available there. Send me the link to your blog, when you’ve got one going, ok?
After all my worry about it, I was OK on my recent Atlantic crossing. Seas were quite mild and others had sea sickness.
Yes, exactly. I was pretty worried about it too. Glad it turned out well for you.
Basia you are becoming very sea worthy. Good for you. You certainly are making lemonade from the lemons you were first handed!
Doing my best to!
Good description.
Thanks Beverly, I know you were right there in the same boat with me!
Glad you survived that. I once had an unforgettable experience in rough seas in the South Pacific Islands. Our 60 foot sail boat would ride the side of one wave swell for a half hour sometimes at a 45° angle. I was the only one that didn’t get seasick. However, once we landed back in California, I couldn’t stand up straight on solid ground without feeling like I was still riding those waves! What was my body telling me ?
Oh my goodness! That’s one heck of an experience!
Basia, I am enjoying following your blogs. I loved all the Antarctica pictures!🙏🏻
Can I get a link for where to buy those wrist bands?
Hi Lisa, glad to know you are following. But I’m unsure which Lisa this is, I think I have at least 3 that subscribe to the blog, and several others who access it without subscribing. Would love to know which Lisa this is! I don’t have a link for the sea bands, I think I bought them somewhere in Alaska, for my first cruise years ago. But if you just search for sea bands on Amazon, I’m pretty sure they are available there.