| The truly adventurous head for Antarctica at | | | | formal attire, unless the cruise ship you are |
| least once in their life-time and a trip to the | | | | traveling in has formal occasions with a dress |
| bottom of the earth is an event to cherish all life. | | | | code. On board of the ship the temperature will |
| Nature presents its full splendor in a quite different | | | | be warm and cozy. Outside, while traveling to |
| form in the White Continent. Breathtaking, will be | | | | shore on the Zodiacs and while walking on the icy |
| too short a word to describe the scenery of the | | | | surface of the Antarctica you will need warm |
| ice waterways, glaciers, towering icebergs, and | | | | clothes and rubber boots. Consider dressing up in |
| shiny mountains. Add to these the marching | | | | three layers of clothes. The base layer should be |
| penguins, the bellowing seals, and countless types | | | | non-absorbent, and the middle layer should be of |
| of sea birds - the entire thing seems like a dream. | | | | polyester, woolen, or fleece clothing. The top layer |
| When you are there you have entered in to one | | | | usually consists of water proof jacket and pants. |
| of those perfect picture cards. To enjoy the trip | | | | Most cruise ships rent water boots and jackets. |
| in a hassle free manner and make it really | | | | You will be better off carrying your own stuff. |
| memorable there are certain things that travelers | | | | Caps that cover the head and the ears help |
| should consider. | | | | protect you from the chilly wind in Antarctica. |
| Safety First | | | | Gloves and wind cheaters should also form a part |
| Every step that you take and every move that | | | | of your baggage. |
| you make in Antarctica must confirm to the | | | | Stuffs for Adventure |
| safety guidelines. Danger is not exactly lurking at | | | | With so much of breathtaking scenes in the |
| every corner, but you must watch your step. For | | | | surroundings even a hermit cannot resist the |
| example, getting too close to the seals and | | | | temptation of clicking away pictures. To not deny |
| penguins or straying away from your group could | | | | yourself the non-stop pleasure of taking |
| be dangerous. Every cruise ship has one or more | | | | photographs take two cameras, both digital if |
| guides that will explain about the safety issues. | | | | possible. Carry extra batteries for the camera and |
| Reading good books on safety issues as well as | | | | the flash as well as enough memory cards. You |
| connecting with people that have knowledge | | | | should also carry along zoom lenses to take |
| about the subject before traveling to Antarctica | | | | pictures of animals from a distance respecting |
| are good ideas. You must follow their instructions | | | | their territorial rights. A binocular is a must in an |
| to be home safely. | | | | expedition to the Antarctica. A good Iridium phone |
| Very Less Paperwork | | | | with GPS feature can be interesting and helpful on |
| Antarctica doesn't have a government and will not | | | | a trip to the Antarctica. Keep some cash with |
| require any visa to be produced for visiting the | | | | you, because you never know when it will be |
| region. So the paperwork is minimal and travelers | | | | needed. |
| need to carry only a few documents. However, | | | | For Protection |
| travelers should not forget to carry along their | | | | In addition to appropriate clothing and shoes, sun |
| passports as their cruise ship may require docking | | | | glasses giving protection from ultra violet rays are |
| at different ports if the routes are inoperable. The | | | | a must have thing for the expedition. The sun |
| ports may belong to different countries and the | | | | shines for nearly 20 hours during the touring |
| passports will be essential when travelers are | | | | season in the Antarctica. Sun rays that get |
| there. Also, travelers may need to produce their | | | | reflected from the surface of glaciers and ice |
| passports in case they decide to disembark at a | | | | bergs can be very strong on the eyes. Your |
| port and return by a airplane, or discontinue their | | | | camera will also benefit from a polarizing filter in |
| return voyage to visit other countries, or fall sick | | | | keeping out the glare in the photos. |
| and need to be air lifted to the nearest country. | | | | The Drake's Passage is tough to negotiate and |
| Having your travel insurance papers ready is also | | | | may present additional difficulty while sailing |
| a minimum requirement that every traveler | | | | through it. Voyagers should consult a general |
| should consider before boarding the cruise ship. | | | | physician and carry medicines that would minimize |
| What Clothes to Pack | | | | the effect of pitching and rolling in the rough seas. |
| Now the exciting part - detailed attention need to | | | | Do your bit and gather as much as info possible |
| be paid to clothing as you will be traveling to one | | | | before your voyage commences. And the natural |
| of the coolest regions in the world. Since this is an | | | | beauty of the continent will make it a trip of a |
| expedition voyage there is no need to carry | | | | lifetime. |