These News Cruises Let You Fly to Antarctica and Skip the Notorious Drake Passage
Briefly

In 2024, over 120,000 tourists visited Antarctica, primarily using the challenging Drake Passage. The new itineraries by National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions now enable travelers to bypass this arduous sea route entirely.
Sven-Olof Lindblad stated, 'We have 11 different ways you can travel in Antarctica with us - different lengths, different combinations of places... some as short as a week.' This flexibility caters to various traveler preferences.
With the introductions of the Antarctica Direct: Fly the Drake Passage expeditions, travelers can avoid the seasickness and time-consuming nature of the traditional route which can take up to two days.
Travel options on these new cruises provide a quicker way to experience Antarctica, maximizing time on the continent itself, thus appealing to those with limited durations.
Read at Travel + Leisure
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