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Going and coming back to Antarctica was pretty smooth sailing. It did get a bit rough going out to the Falkland Islands though. It wasn't quite plates sliding off tables rough, but the waiters were tested bringing the big trays of food!

I used travel nomads when I went on the Antarctica cruise. I think its cheaper than what most cruisers use but with the same coverage.

http://www.onlybyland.com/2016/10/travel-insurance.html

I took this cruise a couple of years ago, it was one of the greatest experiences of my life. Take plenty of layers, not for the cold, but for the windchill! It will be windy!

To get good pictures from the ship you will need a camera with good zoom. Something like a Canon PowerShot SX60 HS Digital, will not be too bulky for the amount of zoom it gives you.

Have a great trip and enjoy the onboard food.

Antarctica Cruise

I did this trip back in February on Celebrity Infinity, I got some great pictures. Also the excursions from Ushuaia, Falkland Islands and Puerto Madryn have great and unique photo opportunities.

I would say that the Antarctica drive through as well as the Falklands Islands and Ushuaia excursions, can be very cold. It was probably around 32F and it is the wind and wind chill that can make it uncomfortable.

During the drive-through, you can easily go back in the ship if it gets too cold, but on the other excursions you are out there. If I was going out in it today I would wear:

Normal thin socks with thick socks on top of them.

My normal Nike shoes

Long johns under my jeans

A Nike type compression shirt, t-shirt, sweater, windproof jacket

Warm gloves or 2 pairs of gloves

A scarf that can be pulled up to cover the mouth and nose

A hat that covers the ears, maybe a balaclava

The wind makes it feel colder than it is, and it will probably be windy on at least 1 of the days you are out! Puerto Madryn was not nearly as cold as further south.

I wrote a small blog about my trip here:

Antarctica Travel Blog