TourTripper

Thanks! I've been shopping REI. I've gotten a heavy merino base, which everyone says is too much, but I'd rather have it since I get cold so easily; and a light ( 185) merino base. I'm looking at their fleece pants, hoping they might go on sale. Based on all this wonderful advice, I've ordered a merino wool gaiter and waterproof glove. I'm renting the boot,. I have waterproof rain pants, or may rent theirs. I went thru my closet and found a few fleece tops and turtlenecks that work... after all, its a short cruise, 4 days travel ( back and forth across the Drake) and 4 days in Antarctica. Time didn't permit the addition of the Falklands. Plus I'm going as a single,... ... which makes it quite pricey. thanks again. This group is a wealth of knowledge and experience!

thank you all... sorry I didn't check out this site before; and now I'm sorry I'll miss South Georgia. Regarding the pants, I've bought a lightweight and mid weight base layer, and I ordered a fleece lined Hiking pants, which I'll top with waterproof pants ( either rent or buy). I'm wondering if a about a different mid level. Based on some of comments I'm not sure about the fleece lined pants? is that too much? I'm also taking a pair of sketcher "go walk" pants for on the ship, or a possible base layer. Does that sound right? Trying hard not to overpack. thank you all again.

Many thanks to all of you!!

I'm leaving on Nov 28 on the Silver Cloud Expedition. Has anyone cruised that ship in the Antarctic.. As its an older ship I'm a little concerned about lack of stabilizers and how it handles in rough Drake Passage Seas. I'll be wearing a scopolamine patch, but sill concerned about getting seasick. Also some clothing questions, and take in consideration that I live in Florida and easily get cold I'm thinking a base and fleece lined hiking/snow pants for the zodiac and possible hikes. does that make sense? For a hat, it seems most people in pictures have a beanie... is that just good days? How heavy do your gloves need to be? I'd appreciate any other advice. I've been on a shopping spree online, but with little cold weather experience I feel like I'm just guessing. thanks in advance