Comfortable, casual clothing, such as jeans, tracksuits, T-shirts or jumpers, is appropriate wear for a voyage. Because of the heavy fire doors in the ship, and other shipboard hazards, footwear that provides some degree of protection must be worn. Thongs and bare feet are not acceptable. Shipboard amenities usually include a limited number of communal computers, videos, books, magazines, board games and a slide projector. The Aurora Australis has a small gymnasium and sauna.
Cash is needed for purchases from the ship's bar or shop.
11.9 Day of Sailing Arrangements A pre-departure briefing is held for each voyage, usually on the day of sailing. Expeditioners are however, required to arrive at their departure pointat least one day before their scheduled sailing day. The briefing covers the voyage program, shipboard housekeeping, safety and emergency procedures. Attendance at the briefing is compulsory. Expeditioners failing to attend will not be permitted to sail.