Pelagic Expeditions supplies heavy duty Musto HPX foul weather gear for all guests on board Vinson of Antarctica. We also provide sheets, pillow cases and towels for all guests.

For the Atlantic Deliveries (which include the RYA course with the Beagle Channel cruise) and short cruises in the Falkland Islands in high summer.

• Sea boots/shore boots – Can be the same and no need for hiking boots if long treks are not planned. However in The Beagle Channel and The Falklands hiking is an important feature of these cruises.
• Thermal underwear, 3 to 4 pairs minimum for Tierra del Fuego, 6 for Antarctica and South Georgia
• Fiber pile jacket
• Fiber pile pants
• Windproof pants and jacket. Ship supplied foul weather gear not allowed on shore
• 2 Balaclavas/wool hats
• Several pairs fiber pile/wool gloves/mittens
• Rubber or Gore-Tex overmits
• 4 to 5 pairs heavy fiber pile or wool socks for Tierra del Fuego, 8 for Antarctica and South Georgia
• Boat shoes, with soft rubber soles for below decks - recommend Crocs
• Hiking boots (Vibram sole) and gaiters - only if ambitious, long treks are planned
• Medium weight sleeping bag with full length zip – sleeping cabin temperature is roughly 12 to 15 degrees C.
• Soft travel bag (no hard suitcases)
• Glacier glasses with side flaps and one spare pair dark sun glasses
• Sun block-out and after sun cream
• Shorts and swim shorts
• Wide brimmed hat with lanyard and 1 spare
• 2 white, cotton, long sleeved, oversized button down shirts (anti-sun – for Transatlantic passages only)
• Seasick pills (we recommend Stugeron)
• Personal photographic equipment (we charge 12 volt video batteries on board via 12 volt DC, 220 AC, but you should bring your own charger). We have all European two pin socket with UK adapters. Therefore, male UK or European plug ends are suitable.
• Film, more than you think you need and/or memory – if you plan on downloading and editing on board, bring your own laptop.
• Collapsible ski poles for hiking ashore
• Personal medical kit to include personal medication and for example band aids, throat lozenges, lip salves and one course of antibiotics for chest and throat infections
• Small rucsac about 30 litres.
• 1 liter water bottle and one pee bottle if necessary.
• Our sound system on board is I-Pod/I-Phone friendly.

Also remember to submit the following documents to the Pelagic Office upon signing of the charter agreement:

• Waiver of Liability signed
• Medical Form with Doctors Section signed
• Personal Information Form
• Communication Agreement signed
• Proof of medical evacuation insurance
• Bio security statement
• Passport Scan

We have storage facilities ashore in Puerto Williams and Stanley for hard suitcases, shore clothes and extra unneeded gear.