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Snow Camping under the stars in Antarctica is an experience like no other. Imagine lying in your sleeping bag, falling asleep to the sounds of icebergs and glaciers fragmenting and water and ice washing into the beach. There is truly nothing in the world quite like it. Read on for some tips on getting the best out of your Antarctic Snow camping experience.
Camping in Antarctica is similar to normal outdoor camping; however food and drinks (except for water) are NOT allowed on the ice. Because of this, make sure you enjoy your hearty dinner on board before stepping out on to the ice.
Your clothing should be the same as they be would for any other excursion ashore. Bring a pair of dry socks and a set of thermal underwear to sleep in. Additionally, it’s a good idea to bring a beanie or warm hat to keep your head warm. Antarctica does get very cold at night.
Your cruise operator should provide most if not all of the camping gear required for a night ashore. One Ocean Expeditions provides everything you need, from -15° Celsius sleeping bags, to a small ‘out hose’ tent with a port-a-loo. Additionally, to create the ultimate outdoors experience, One Ocean provides Gore-Tex ‘bivvy bags’; warmer than a tent and designed to keep your sleeping bag dry and increase warming capacity by approximately 10 degrees. With a Gore-Tex bivvy bag, you truly fall asleep watching the stars above. There is nothing between you and the spectacular Antarctic landscape.
Once you’ve awoken from your night of camping, it’s back to the ship to enjoy a sumptuous breakfast and nice hot shower before heading out on new and exciting activities planned for the day ahead.
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