So you’ve booked, now what? Well, you’ll need to prepare for the trip of a lifetime.

Clothes

• X2 Baselayers
• X2 Thermal socks
• T-shirts
• Hoodies/jumpers
• Waterproof trousers (this is mandatory for zodiac landings)
• Thermal trousers
• A pair of jeans
• Hiking boots (although you will use special boots for actual Antarctica)

Toiletries

• Toothbrush/toothpaste
• Moisturiser
• Suncream
• Travel detergent (laundry is very expensive on the ship)
• Hand gel
• Facewash
• (Shampoo and shower gel is provided) I am particular about my hair so I had my own.

Technology

• If you have a digital camera bring a UV and polarising filter.
• Memory cards
• If you have a GoPro it’s worth using for any slides or underwater activity you want to capture.
• Tripod (you may see the stars when the ship anchors at night)
• A smartphone case
• Power Banks
• A plug charger (have multiple ones if you have a lot of gear)
• Earphones

What else

• Any medication you may use
• Motion sickness tablets
• Paracetamol
• Shades

Last but not least an open mind and prepare for a trip of a lifetime.