🧥 Outer Layer
- Waterproof jacket (Gore-Tex or similar)
- Waterproof trousers
- Warm hat (wool or fleece)
- Warm gloves / mittens
- Buff / neck gaiter
👕 Mid & Base Layers
- Fleece jacket or wool sweater
- Down vest or light puffer
- Thermal base layer top
- Thermal base layer bottoms
- Wool socks (3–4 pairs)
👢 Footwear
- Sturdy waterproof hiking boots
- Rubber boots (we may have extras)
- Warm slippers for on board
- Extra insoles
📷 Essentials
- Sunglasses (polarised recommended)
- Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
- Camera + spare batteries
- Binoculars (if you have them)
- Small daypack for shore excursions
🧳 Personal Items
- Passport
- Travel insurance documents
- Medications (if needed)
- Seasickness remedy
- Water bottle
- Head torch / flashlight
💡 Tips
- Pack in a soft bag (hard suitcases are difficult to stow)
- Bring a dry bag for electronics
- Layers are key — temperatures vary greatly
- Leave cotton at home — wool and synthetics dry faster