Exciting Antarcrtica Cruise

Item: Viking Polaris
Rating: 4.8
Author: rsupski

Viking Polaris Cruise Review to Other (Asia/Africa/Middle East)

rsupski

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 2

Overall rating:

4.8 out of 5

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12 Night Antarctic Explorer (Buenos Aires Roundtrip)

Sail date: January 18, 2024

Ship: Viking Polaris

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 2027

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 9 months ago

Review summary

The cruise and excursions on the Antarctica Peninsula were a unique and once in a lifetime experience. Viking and the crew did an outstanding job of getting everyone on the Zodiacs safely and timely.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Efficient and well coordinated.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Great food, intimate dining rooms, easy to get a reservation to the restaurants, great service friendly staff. Well designed ship with large common areas.

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5

Nice fitness center for a smaller ship.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

All personnel friendly and provided great service. Most waiters addressed us by name and always helpful.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Very well designed ship. Clean and comfortable common areas. Liked the Promenade deck that went completely around the ship for walking and viewing the surroundings.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Nicely designed. great closet space with a drying closet, good sized bathroom with heated floors. Location was easy to get to dining areas, fitness room and auditorium.