Luggage And Bags: Waterproof day pack for taking on shore landings
Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Gum Boots- wellingtons etc. there are several options
1) bring them with you-they are heavy and take up a lot of space
2) Hire them from Turismo Ushuaia (Gob Paz) for US$20 or 60 pesos PLUS $50US deposit
3) Buy them in Ushuaia from the general store in the main street San Martin for 20-25 pesos, this the cheapest and best option
4) there are some available on the boat but this cant be guaranteed
OTHER CLOTHES
1) Water proof ski pants
2) water proof gloves, under gloves that you can use to manipulate your camera
3) Water proof and lined jacket
4) Beanie and head band
5) Sunglasses
6) sunscreen, moisturiser and lip balm
7)long sleeve thermals plus long johns to wear under your ski pants
8) lots of socks ( you need 2 pairs in you r gum boots when landing)and under wear (wahsing is expensive (ie US$1.50 per pair of underpants)
9) 4 or 5 Tshirts and long pants ect to wear around the boat
10) Maybe somthing nice to wear to the captains dinner-farewell, but most people dont bother so you may be way over dressed
Toiletries & Medical Supplies: For sea sickness there are a range of solutions available, if you get sea sick or a not sure PREVENTION IS BETTER THAN CURE!!!!!!!!! here are a few ideas
1) Stematil - general antinausea medication availableon presecription
2) Sea bands - available in Australian chemists, but not in Ushuaian pharmacias, they are for sale at Turismo Ushuaia (Gob Paz) or for US$20 on the boat
3) Other people had patches that stick behind you ear, not sure where you get them
4) Ginger tablets
5) If all else fails the doctor on board can give you a shot in the butt.
Photo Equipment: The explorer has european style 2 prong power points, if you need to charge camera batteries, you will need an adapter. Australian plugs fit into STH American plugs and you can buy an adapter from any hardware store (ferreteria) for 1.80pesos (90cents Aus)
-cold sucks battery power so keep them warm
- There is a charger available at the reception desk on the boat
- Memory cards are also available for purchase on the boat
- The digital camera mention on the web site is available but you have to ask for it
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