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 cheques. In
Antarctica itself, each base uses the currency of their home country.
Time: There are no official time zones on the continent, 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 OfficeInternational
Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO),
Colorado,
USA: +1 970 704 1047 or www.iaato.org
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