Antarctica — Culture
Customs
When visiting research bases or stations in Antarctica, tourists are asked to remove shoes, never to enter a building unless invited, not to interfere with scientific work, and to remember that researchers are using up precious work time to accommodate them. Make sure that restroom facilities aboard ship are used beforevisiting a base, as it is very bad practice to ask to use one on shore and it adds to the amount of waste that has to be removed by the researchers at a later date.
Tipping
Tips are not included in the cost of a passenger ship in Antarctica, but are usually expected by the staff. Size of tip varies, but about US$10-15 per day per person is recommended.
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