This previous week, Viking took supply of and christened their latest expedition cruise ship, Viking Polaris. Whereas the ship was in Amsterdam for the christening ceremony, I used to be in a position to board the ship for one night time to get a primary take a look at the vessel.
I’ve taken many Viking cruises up to now however this was my first time on both of their expedition cruise ships. For my one night time on board, I stayed in cabin 4004, a Nordic Penthouse.
The cabin includes a infinite balcony which I actually beloved because it added more room to the room. The wraparound sofa supplied nice views outdoors and appears to be the proper spot to soak up the sights when touring to among the most distant components of the world.
The lavatory was similar to Viking’s ocean ships with a spacious bathe, anti-fog mirror, and heated flooring.
On the aft of the ship close to the Aquavit Bar, there was a small pool the place you can swim outdoors.
Outdoors this space there was a sizzling tub and a cooler plunge pool on either side of the primary pool.
The Hangar is an enclosed marina with a slipway in the back of the ship to soundly launch the boats for exploration of distant areas. Additionally included within the Hangar are the ship’s two submarines that every maintain six passengers.
The Nordic Spa, which is included in all cruise fares, supplied the proper spot to loosen up with flooring to ceiling home windows on one aspect. There’s additionally a steam room, sauna, and snow room on this space.
There are three heated stone loungers tucked within the nook for many who wish to loosen up away from the pool.
The spa additionally has an “outside” sizzling tub.
Throughout the ship, there are espresso machines with mugs and to go cups.
The Aula is the ship’s “theater” however has two story flooring to ceiling home windows. There’s a big display screen that may be lowered for enrichment lectures or port talks.
Outdoors of the Aula is Finse Terrace.
The lounge is the social hub of the ship and as with every part else on the vessel, additionally has flooring to ceiling home windows.
The 2 story Explorers’ Lounge is situated on the entrance of the ship, identical to on Viking’s ocean ships.
The Conceal is situated on deck 1 on the entrance of the ship that acts as a speakeasy.
On the highest deck in the course of the ship, there are a number of dozen loungers and chairs.
Viking Polaris sails to Antarctica and on the Nice Lakes, relying on the season.
