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SARAH’S
PACKING TIPS

FOR ANTARCTICA

Expedition clothing – What you wear on the ice
• Underwear – goes without saying!
• Thick ski socks and thinner wool socks
• Thermals – Long Johns, thermal t-shirts / tops for base layers
• Outer layers – Merino tops / fleeces; waterproof pants (thick ski pants or
sailing pants are ideal), puffer jacket or vest, outer jacket – some cruise
companies will provide the last and even let you take it home
• Thick waterproof ski gloves and an inner merino pair
• Neck buffer / warmer (not a scarf)
• Beanie / woollen hat that covers your ears
• Sunglasses
• Boots – Most companies provide these but you must leave them on the ship.

Clothing for everyday wear on the ship
• Underwear and pyjamas
• Socks
• T-shirts / long sleeved tops / sweatshirts
• Track pants / jeans / leggings
• Shoes – one dress pair, sports shoes, casual slip-ons
• One or two formal outfits. Check the pre-departure info. for your cruise.
Some ships host gala evenings and / or Captain’s Dinners. Men don’t
necessarily need a tie but a dinner jacket is a good option.

Extra bits and pieces…
• Universal power adaptor / plug – check which sockets are used on your ship
• Toiletries / medication / sunscreen
• Seasick medication – It’s worth getting some anti-nausea tablets and/or
patches from your doctor. There is a doctor on board, but you will need to
pay for their services
• Extra moisturiser / lip balm / hand cream! Antarctica is very dry with no
humidity so your skin will dry out much more than you’re used to
• Waterproof bag or case for your camera and / or phone, or waterproof
backpack
• USB stick – If you want to share photos with your travel companions
• Walking poles / sticks – Many guests found walking poles helped them stay
upright and steady
• A few blocks of New Zealand chocolate or small tokens of appreciation for
your favourite waiter, barman, maid and members of the expedition team.