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EPISODE · Jan 20, 2026 · 18 MIN

The Ship Less Travelled: Just How Bad Is the Drake Passage? Take it from someone who's done it.

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The Ship Less Travelled | Antarctica Recap Part 2 ❄️🚢Antarctica, continued.In Part 2 of his Antarctica recap, Dave's unpacking the questions everyone really asks after a trip to the bottom of the world. Would he do it again? What was the polar plunge actually like? And what is the Drake Passage really like when you’re crossing it for real? He would know, he's been across it going there and coming back. We also talk about what embarkation looks like on the way to Antarctica, how seriously biosecurity is handled before you ever set foot on the White Continent, and why protecting Antarctica is non-negotiable. This place is raw, powerful, and unlike anywhere else on Earth, and it deserves our respect.Plus:• Why Lorraine will never be doing a polar plunge (the only splash in the ocean she’s interested in is Bermuda)• Whether there are any words that truly do Antarctica justice• What makes this destination so important to keep pristine• And the secret ingredient Lorraine adds to her hot cocoa for a little extra kick ☕😉If you’ve ever wondered what an expedition to Antarctica is really like, or if it’s worth the journey across the Drake, this episode is for you.👇 Drop your questions in the comments, and let me know if Antarctica is on your bucket list.Subscribe for more episodes of The Ship Less Travelled, where we talk small ships, expedition travel, and journeys that are anything but ordinary.

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