polar clothing

General Clothing (Summer Edition)

See Rab equipment for examples of 'expedition' clothing and highlighted links below.

  • You can rent water-proof boots from the ship free of charge.
  • We'll provide one polar parka per person (no children sizes) for you to keep.
  • Waterproof and windproof over-trousers, and comfortable trousers.
  • Pullover, sweat-shirt or fleece jacket, and a windbreaker jacket.
  • One wool hat (with toque over ears).
  • Wool or silk glove liners, water-resistant and supple gloves.
  • Pairs of thick woolen socks.
  • Highly protective sunglasses.

Miscellaneous Considerations

  • Sunscreen / Lipscreen
  • Binoculars
  • Camera
  • Personal Medication
  • Informal evening: you are advised to wear smart-casual attire
  • Officer's evening: we encourage you to bring a stylish white outfit for the occasion (otherwise black and white).
  • Gala evenings: during the cruise, two gala evenings will be organized on board, so we recommend that you bring one or two formal outfits.

General Clothing (Spring Edition)

See Rab equipment for examples of 'expedition' clothing and highlighted links below.

  • One pair of warm winter boots suitable for walking in snow / ice conditions
  • One good down jacket with hood
  • One pair of wind pants
  • One set of long thermal underwear pants
  • One thermal layer for torso. and one warm fleece top
  • One wool hat (with toque over ears)
  • One pair of thick woolen socks
  • Pair of sunglasses

Miscellaneous Considerations

  • Sunscreen / Lipscreen
  • Towel
  • Personal Toiletries
  • Camera
  • Personal Medication
  • Duffle Bag & Backpack
  • Passport (to stamp at the polar camp)

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