Packing Checklist for Antarctic Cruises
Packing is always a crucial part of preparing for any adventure, but when you’re readying yourself to embark to the world’s coldest and windiest place, knowing what to bring becomes all the more important. Fear not, we’ve compiled a comprehensive packing list to ensure you’ll be as best equipped and ready as possible for your trip of a lifetime.
Packing is always a crucial part of preparing for any adventure, but when you’re readying yourself to embark to the world’s coldest and windiest place, knowing what to bring becomes all the more important. Fear not, we’ve compiled a comprehensive packing list to ensure you’ll be as best equipped and ready as possible for your trip of a lifetime. You can download the complete packing list here:
Antarctica Air-Cruise Packing List
Luggage
When packing your bags and getting ready to set sail, we’d recommend avoiding expensive designer luggage or anything that might be easily damaged as well as taking out a luggage insurance policy that covers the cost of repairs or replacement in case your luggage is damaged. The maximum weight allowed on the flights to and from Antarctica is 20 kg (44 Lb.) per passenger, including carry on or hand luggage. The baggage weight limit is a technical requirement imposed by the flight operation, and therefore it is not possible to purchase extra allowance.
For Classic Antarctica and Polar Circle Air-Cruises, excess luggage will be kept in custody in Punta Arenas and will be handed over to travellers upon their return from Antarctica. For Antarctica Express AirCruises, excess luggage will be disembarked at Port Williams and will be sent to Punta Arenas by air cargo at the traveller’s expense. It will be available for pick up in Punta Arenas upon the traveller’s return from Antarctica.
Day Pack
During every land excursion, we recommend having a waterproof or at least waterproof bag or backpack to store your water bottle, camera, binoculars, extra layers, and anything else you might need while exploring off the ship.
Layering – Base, Middle and Outer Layers
The average temperature in the Antarctic Peninsula during the summer is about 0°C (32°F), though it can at times feel a lower due to the wind chill factor. For this reason, it is best to wear several layers of light, warm clothing. The clothing we suggest for Antarctica is very similar to that recommended for skiing.
