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PerfectlyPerth - we are going all the way to see the Wilkins Ice Shelf through the Gullet on the Hondius. There is only one commercial trip a year. We hope that the weather will be clement to us and we get to follow the schedule more or less!

😄 Cut and Paste from the Expedition Manual : 1 Sturdy shoes with non-slip soles (not sneakers) 2 Comfortable shoes are useful to wear around the ship. When bringing sandals, please bring sandals with heel straps (straps required) My birkies stay at home! Thanks for your comms 🙂 We can't wait - let's hope that it beats the Galapagos!

😄 Cut and Paste from the Expedition Manual : 1 Sturdy shoes with non-slip soles (not sneakers) 2 Comfortable shoes are useful to wear around the ship. When bringing sandals, please bring sandals with heel straps (straps required) My birkies stay at home! Thanks for your comms 🙂 We can't wait - let's hope that it beats the Galapagos!

Thanks. We are both seasoned skiiers so are quite used to very cold weather outdoor activities - thankfully no new cloth purchase is required for this expensive trip - and we also travel overseas at least three times a year. We are just taking our usual check in wheely suitcase (one each). The online videos made by the cruise company are on the cautionary side! The video says NO SNEAKERS on board as they are slippery - one must bring sturdy hiking shoes which is crazy - I guess they are thinking about their insurance! Would you say sneakers / trainers are ok to wear onboard?

MillyDM it looks like you had a great trip! Your carryon must be magically large. How do at least three pairs of shoes and all these clothes you mentioned fit in? Our cruise in the Antarctics this March is a long one - 16 days at sea and for our ship we have to bring our own waterproof jacket and outer warm coat - we have been advised to take TWO waterproof jackets and trousers, two of each essential clothing just in case one splits or gets damaged! We are spending 12 days inside the Antarctic Circle which is unusual I suppose... Just think, that could be at least 24 Zodiac rides!