Viking Polaris Great Lakes Cruise Review

Editorial Summary

The creator provides a comprehensive review of a 12 night Canadian Great Lakes cruise aboard the Viking Polaris, a polar class six expedition ship. The review covers ship design, public spaces, stateroom amenities, dining options, and onboard activities. The creator notes that while the ship shares the Scandinavian design DNA of Viking ocean vessels, it is purpose built for remote environments like Antarctica. Key highlights include the high quality of the Nordic Spa, the impressive theater venue, and the professional expedition team. The creator describes the staterooms as quiet and well constructed, though they note minor issues with closet design and a difficult safe. Dining experiences are described as generally good to very good, with Manfredi's Italian restaurant receiving high praise while the main restaurant received mixed reviews. The creator concludes that the Viking Polaris is an exceptional expedition vessel, specifically recommending it for future Antarctica voyages despite the Great Lakes itinerary being somewhat underwhelming in terms of wildlife compared to polar regions.

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