Luxury cruise ship caught in 40-foot waves while traveling through Drake Passage

Luxury cruise ship caught in 40-foot waves while traveling through Drake Passage

Quark Expeditions' Ocean Explorer ship is built to handle rough seas

Luxury cruise ship caught in 40-foot waves while sailing through Drake Passage

Passengers on Quark Expeditions' Ocean Explorer ship got rocked with waves up to 40 feet on a recent cruise. (@lesleyannemurphy via Storyful)

Passengers on Quark Expeditions’ Ocean Explorer ship experienced rough waves. (@lesleyannemurphy via Storyful)

Passengers on the cruise ship experienced rough waves while sailing through the Drake Passage. (@lesleyannemurphy via Storyful)

Waves hit the window of the Quark Expeditions’ Ocean Explorer ship. (@lesleyannemurphy via Storyful)