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Best ANTARCTICA Expedition Cruise Ship? ❄️ Viking Polaris Review and Deck-by-Deck Tour 2023

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👁️ 41K views📅 3 years ago⏱️ 23:05

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Editorial Summary

The creator provides an extensive deck-by-deck tour and review of the Viking Polaris expedition ship during an Antarctic voyage. The walkthrough begins on the upper decks, highlighting alfresco dining options and the ship's pool areas, including an infinity-style pool under a macrodome. The review covers various dining venues such as the World Cafe buffet, the Norwegian Deli, and specialty restaurants like Manfredi's. The creator also examines different accommodation levels, specifically detailing the Nordic Penthouse features like the mechanical window and specialized expedition drying closets. On the lower decks, the video explores the Nordic Spa, the science lab, and the expedition central hub. The creator shares experiences from several Antarctic excursions, including zodiac landings, kayaking, and viewing penguin populations at Peterman Island and Cuverville Island. The video concludes with a summary of pros and cons, noting the high quality of expedition options and ship design while mentioning minor drawbacks such as the smoking area location and the difficulty of booking submarine excursions.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

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Bacon Bliss
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A Nibble

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What This Creator Said
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OtherFrom ushoiaVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

the ever friendly crew surprised us with an Alfresco barbecue and when Viking does a barbecue the line goes all out with an incredible spread of not just all the surf lobster tail included but also bone marrow corn on the cob and porterhouse steaks

I honestly can't say enough good things about this team who went so far as to be present every 10 feet or so to help guests with a steady hand as they stepped out of zodiacs on any particularly challenging Landing

Creator's Tips & Advice

Book through Fairy Godmother Travel for a complimentary quote

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat does a luxury cruise to Antarctica look like?
QIs the Viking Polaris a good option for an Antarctica expedition?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

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Top: Introductory Bay Cruise
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