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Packing checklist for your Antarctica cruise |
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What-to-pack
General
Not as cold as you may think
Wear layers
Fabric
Don't overpack
Dress policy
Laundry / dry
cleaning service
Don't bring
You may or may not need
When in doubt Essential items for
your Zodiac excursions
n Polar parka
n Woolen or fleece sweater
n Thermal underwear
n Trousers
n Waterproofed outer
pants
n Thermal socks
n Woolen socks
n Rubber winter boots
n Winter
gloves
n Winter hat n Polaroid sunglasses - Antarctica snow and ice are glaring - and ultra-violet rays are intense, so wear sunglasses with large polarized lenses that cover the complete eye area. Wrap-around sunglasses are best because they protect your eyes from the low-angled Antarctica sunlight. n Swimsuit - Pack one if you plan to swim in the thermal-warmed waters in Deception Island - or in the ship's pool (yes, some people do it). _______ * In case one gets wet Camera equipment
n Memory/film - Bring plenty. Estimate how many photos you think you will take, then double that number. n Battery - They lose their charge quickly in the cold. Always carry a fully charged backup when you are on a Zodiac excursion. You don't want to miss the shot of a lifetime. n Battery charger - It's essential if your camera uses rechargeable batteries. n Voltage converter - If you have a 110-volt-only charger, you need a converter to use the ship's 220-volt electricity. n Photo gloves - Ski and other thick gloves can make it difficult to manipulate the dials and buttons on your camera. Some photographers carry special gloves with finger holes. They temporarily don them (or at least the right hand glove) when a photo-op calls for frequent lens or camera-setting changes. n Small, lightweight backpack - If you bring on Zodiac expeditions a large camera and interchangeable lenses, you must wear a lightweight backpack when boarding and getting off a Zodiac. Reason: For safety's sake, both your hands must be free - and a camera or binoculars must not be dangling from your neck. Note: Minerva passengers are given a free backpack.
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