Antarctica — Facts
Currency
Most ships accept credit cards and US dollars and often there is a currency exchange facility on board where it is also possible to exchange travelers checks. In Antarctica itself, each base uses the currency of their home country.
Time
There are no official time zones in Antarctica, and research stations usually go by the time of their home country for convenience.
Electricity
Each ship and base has its own electricity supply. Russian ships will have a 220-volt, 50Hz supply with a round two-pin plug connection.
Communications
The international dialing code for Antarctica is +672. Ship-based communication is by satellite phone.
Tourist Office
International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO), Colorado, USA: +1 970 704 1047 or www.iaato.org
Currency
Most ships accept credit cards and US dollars and often there is a currency exchange facility on board where it is also possible to exchange travelers checks. In Antarctica itself, each base uses the currency of their home country.
Time
There are no official time zones in Antarctica, and research stations usually go by the time of their home country for convenience.
Electricity
Each ship and base has its own electricity supply. Russian ships will have a 220-volt, 50Hz supply with a round two-pin plug connection.
Communications
The international dialing code for Antarctica is +672. Ship-based communication is by satellite phone.
Tourist Office
International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO), Colorado, USA: +1 970 704 1047 or www.iaato.org
Currency
Most ships accept credit cards and US dollars and often there is a currency exchange facility on board where it is also possible to exchange travelers checks. In Antarctica itself, each base uses the currency of their home country.
Time
There are no official time zones in Antarctica, and research stations usually go by the time of their home country for convenience.
Electricity
Each ship and base has its own electricity supply. Russian ships will have a 220-volt, 50Hz supply with a round two-pin plug connection.
Communications
The international dialing code for Antarctica is +672. Ship-based communication is by satellite phone.
Tourist Office
International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO), Colorado, USA: +1 970 704 1047 or www.iaato.org
Currency
Most ships accept credit cards and US dollars and often there is a currency exchange facility on board where it is also possible to exchange travelers checks. In Antarctica itself, each base uses the currency of their home country.
Time
There are no official time zones in Antarctica, and research stations usually go by the time of their home country for convenience.
Electricity
Each ship and base has its own electricity supply. Russian ships will have a 220-volt, 50Hz supply with a round two-pin plug connection.
Communications
The international dialing code for Antarctica is +672. Ship-based communication is by satellite phone.
Tourist Office
International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO), Colorado, USA: +1 970 704 1047 or www.iaato.org
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