Antarctica Rentals

All the right gear including the heavy boots that are an essential item for Antarctic expedition travelers are often a one-time purchase and add inconvenience, environmental waste and expense to travel. Waterproof pants are also essential. Trekking Poles provide stability while ashore in Antarctica.

Why Rent?

Less luggage. Essential gear takes up lots of your allowed checked luggage weight.
All the Right Gear. Quality rentals cleaned and maintained to U.S. standards.
Convenience. Free delivery onboard delivery and pick up through our exclusive Concierge Service.
Sustainable choice. Renting is a smart environmental choice if you will likely not wear them again. The drastic savings in fuel and carbon is seen below. Both the Reduce & Reuse part of 'Reduce, Reuse and Recycle' are implemented.

Rent Boots, Pants & Poles

Men's | Women's | Kid's

Antarctic Rental Service

Rentals are delivered to and picked up from the ship.
Check the rental "order by" deadline.
We recommend placing your order no less than 30 days before sailing
Orders 20 - 14 days: may be possible through contacting Customer Care.
Orders 13 days or less: sorry, rentals not possible.
Rental period is per cruise. For back-to-back cruise rentals please contact us to arrange to keep the rentals for the full duration. Rental per cruise and only one deposit will be charged.
If your intinerary includes South Georgia and/or the South Sandwich Islands, due to biosecurity measures your boots size will be recalculated based on a unisex boot with a sole that has been approved for this area and Velcro-free pants will be substituted and sizes recalculated. You don't need to do anything. This is advance notice so you can be reassured that you have the right boots and pants for this region and that the size may be different from the size that you selected.

Damage Deposit

Damage Fee(s) will be applied to the credit card used to rent gear. If any of the gear is not returned or returned damaged the following rates apply: Boots: US$100, Pants: US$60, Poles: US$70, Stretch Package: US$100, Gloves: US$50, Explorers Hat: US$40, Neck Gaiter: US$20

Rentals Cancellation Policy

Cancellation before the "order by deadline": full refund (rental and deposit)
Cancellation after the "order by deadline": no rental refund (rental not refunded, deposit refunded)
Check the QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE for the "order by deadline"
No Refund - for any/all rentals after they have been delivered to the ship, even if they are unopened/unused/returned to a staff member. (rental not refunded)
If your trip is interrupted or cancelled for any reason after the order by deadline, we highly encourage that you contact your travel insurance provider to recover the rental fees.

About Boots

Though essential for wading in icy waters during Zodiac landings, the proper boots are bulky and weigh between 4.5 lbs / 2.5 kgs to 6 pounds / 2.73 kgs. By renting boots, you are guaranteed to have the best boot to stay warm and dry in Antarctica, while gaining space in your luggage.

Comfortable, insulated boots are essential for expeditions to Antarctica. The Zodiac Classic High Rental Boots are the top recommended boot for Antarctic peninsula expeditions and have been tested in Antarctica by expedition leaders. They are flexible, durable and comfort rated to - 40 F / -40 C so your feet stay warm. A range of women's, men's and children's sizes are available.

Boots are also available for purchase.

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