What not to do in Antarctica?

Visitors must never disturb the Antarctic wildlife. You cannot touch, feed or do anything to alter the behaviour of animals. Keep noise to a minimum and avoid flash photography. If you keep still and quiet, animals may approach you, however you must never interfere with them.



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The weather in Antarctica can flip on a dime, so it's important to be prepared for anything. Materials like wool, silk and fleece are highly encouraged while cotton is discouraged. I only had one set of synthetic long underwear and the rest of my gear was cotton, which definitely meant I had to wear more layers.

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The average Antarctica cruise cost is about $8,000 per person. The least expensive trips to Antarctica start at under $5,000. Luxury voyages can exceed $15,000 per person.

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Unlike most traditional cruise lines, expedition cruises to Antarctica rarely charge any supplement fee for solo travellers. In fact, almost all expedition cruises offer solo travellers the chance to share with other solo travellers of the same sex in triple and quad cabins.

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Buildings on station are heated to around 18°C, so normal clothes (such as jeans and t-shirt) can be worn. Outside on the ice during summer, expeditioners have long woollen underwear, trousers and a shirt with a windproof layer on top.

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Permit criteria Anyone on a British expedition to Antarctica or taking a British vessel or aircraft into Antarctica will need to apply for a permit from the Polar Regions Department of the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office ( FCDO ).

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