Antarctica

Cash and cards

Cards work almost everywhere. Travelers report that visitors can easily go cashless, as expedition ships allow you to settle all onboard expenses, drinks, and crew gratuities via credit card at the end of the trip.

Try the food

• Hoosh: A thick, hearty stew made from pemmican, biscuits, and water, historically eaten by early polar explorers.
• Sledging Biscuits: Dense, high-calorie hardtack biscuits designed to survive extreme cold and rough transport.
• Pemmican: A concentrated mixture of fat and protein used as a high-energy survival food on expeditions.

Essentials

Voltage

110V/220V, 50Hz/60Hz

Driving

Right side

SIM tip

There are no public cellular networks in Antarctica, so you will need to rely on your expedition ship's satellite Wi-Fi or base communications.

Etiquette

Strictly adhere to the Antarctic Treaty guidelines by leaving no trace, taking nothing, and maintaining a minimum distance of 5 meters from all wildlife.