- Folks who fear that they might be seasick on the crossing of the Drake Passage will often try to put that seasickness at the end of their trip, so the accompanying feeling of malaise can’t affect their ability to enjoy their time in Antarctica. (Advantage : Fly South, Sail North)
- If the weather at King George Island is not conducive to flights, an itinerary that starts with a flight south will leave folks delayed in Punta Arenas, and thus shorten the amount of time in Antarctica. In contrast, a delayed flight at the end of the itinerary will actually extend your time in Antarctica. (Advantage: Sail South, Fly North)
- Some folks simply want to put the Drake Passage behind them, instead of having to wonder what that crossing will be like in a few days. (Advantage: Sail South, Fly North)
- There’s an interesting level of orientation and preparedness that has to happen before your first excursions in Antarctica. If sailing south, the ship staff time to do this orientation and preparation en route. If flying south, you do spend some of your first time in Antarctica, tending to this orientation and preparation. (Advantage: Sail South, Fly North)
Kevin's Sixth Antarctic Experience
- Elephant Seals
- Dressing for Shore Landings v. Zodiac Cruises
- Humpback Feeding Frenzy
- Marguerite Bay and the Polar Circle
- A Balcony on an Antarctic Cruise?
- Fly South and Sail North, Or Vice Versa?
- Applying Two Decades of Experience to Two New Ships
- Aurora's New Sister Ships - Greg Mortimer and Sylvia Earle
- Details of a Flight Across the Drake Passage
- Flying the Drake Passage with a Purpose
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