No visas or passport are required for travel to Antarctica as no one owns the Antarctic..
Travel HealthAs Antarctica has an extreme environment the cold is a serious health hazard. Visitors..
Local CurrencyAntarctica is not a country and therefore has no single entity that is sovereign. It is..
WeatherThe only time to visit Antarctica is during summer from November to March due to sea ice..
Local CustomsThere are no permanent human residents in Antarctica although many scientists journey..
LanguagesThe native languages of the nations operating bases are used however English is commonly..
Transport OptionsThere are no airports in Antarctica capable of accepting ordinary commercial airliners...
Travel TipsThe best way to visit Antarctica is on a cruise ship where expert guides lead visitors..
Local FoodThe food eaten on bases in Antarctica is mostly frozen, dried or tinned due to the..
Local TimezonesAntarctica Standard Time is Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). Antarctica does not operate..
Dutyfree LimitsThere is no duty free shopping in Antarctica however nearly all cruise ships offer duty..
There is no duty free shopping in Antarctica however nearly all cruise ships offer duty free shopping on board. When venturing into international waters merchandise can be sold without having to add on city, state or national taxes. Be aware of when returning to your country of origin the duty free restrictions of that country.
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