Ponant Packing List – Antarctica 2024 Cruise

Please see below information about what to pack for your expedition. Some items are mandatory, some are highly recommended, and some are suggested to enhance your experience. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

 

Expedition clothing tips:

• A PONANT polar water-resistant parka is offered on board for all departures with an expedition programme (no children sizes, in case of consecutive cruises, only one complimentary parka).
• Half calf rubber boots with non-slip soles, which will allow you to go ashore in 20 cm of cold water, keeping your feet dry for walks and visits on steep paths. Boots will be loaned out onboard (for adults only) on Expedition cruises.
• Comfortable trousers: classic Winter trousers, warm cotton tracksuit, wool leggings
• Waterproof and windproof over-trousers – MANDATORY
• Winter trousers with waterproof over trousers are the ideal combination: water-resistance and comfort of trousers are essential
• Pullover, sweat-shirt or fleece jacket
• Woollen or thermolactyl Thermal underwear
• A warm hat, woollen ear muffs or fleece ear muffs, fleece or woollen neck warmer (avoid scarves that do not stay in place)- MANDATORY
• Wool or silk glove liners, water-resistant and supple gloves
• Thick warm socks (ideally woollen)

 

Accessories:

• Small waterproof backpack (to protect your camera from water).
• Binoculars (strongly recommended for wildlife viewing).
• Highly protective sunglasses.
• Walking poles (highly recommended).
• Swimsuit (for the spa on board)
• Gym wear (for the fitness centre on board)
• Battery charger and memory cards for your camera
• Mobile phone charger

 

Ideal clothes for life on board:

During the days spent on board, you are advised to wear comfortable clothes or casual outfits. The entire ship is air-conditioned, so a light sweater, a light jacket or a shawl may be necessary. When moving about in the public areas of the ship and the decks, light but comfortable shoes are recommended.

 

Outfits Onboard (overview):

• Casual outfits for the day
• Smarter outfits for dinners
• White or black and white outfit for Officer’s evening (optional)

 

Evening Attire

In the evening, you are advised to wear smart-casual attire, especially when dining in our restaurants where wearing shorts and tee-shirts is not allowed.

For women:

• Simple dress
• Skirt or trousers
• Blouse
• Polo

For men:

• Pleated trousers or chinos
• Sports jacket
• Shirt
• Polo

 

Shop:

A small shop is available on board offering a wide range of outfits, jewellery, leather goods and many accessories.

A laundry service (washing/ironing) is available on board, but unfortunately there are no dry cleaning services. For safety reasons, your cabin is not equipped with an iron.

 

Health Care:

• Sunscreen
• Lip protection balm
• Medications and prescriptions

 

 

What to Wear (Advice)

Insulated Base Layer:

• Wool or thermolactyl technical underwear
• Polar or technical jacket
• Polar sweater or sweatshirt
• Silk or wool glove liners
• Wool leggings
• Warm hiking socks

 

Waterproof Outer Layer:

• Waterproof over-trousers – Mandatory
• Waterproof parka – Offered on board (not available in children’s sizes)
• A warm woollen hat covering your ears
• Polar or woollen neck warmer
• Waterproof technical gloves