Embarking Viking Polaris

Tim and I didn’t need to leave the Anndore House until 11:00am, so I appreciated not having to rush. The hotel called a taxi for us, and we lucked out with a great driver who knew exactly how to get to the Port of Toronto. That wasn’t as easy as it sounds, due to ongoing construction. Google Maps wanted him to make a long detour, but he knew the bridge was open, since he had taken a couple to another Viking ship two days prior.

We soon arrived where Viking Polaris was docked, and check-in was very quick. Our first stop was the safety orientation. The life jackets on this ship are quite different and include an actual jacket and a hood, since they are designed to be used in polar regions.

My First Sighting of Viking Polaris

A Very Cool Life Jacket

I next stopped in the Medical Center to advise the staff of my recent positive COVID-19 test and learned that the CDC recommendations had changed. Because I had no fever and had been isolated for more than 24 hours, I was free to resume my normal activities. What good timing that was!

After lunch at the World Café, we heard the announcement that our stateroom was ready, so Tim and I made our way to Deck 2. We found our stateroom to be lovely and surprisingly spacious, especially the closets. We also met our stateroom attendants, Wayne and Ti.

We Are Very Happy with Our Stateroom

Before taking the time to unpack, I wanted to walk out on the upper deck before it started raining to enjoy a lovely view of the Toronto skyline. The skies were rather dramatic, and it did rain from time to time, but the view was perfect.

Sarah and the Toronto Skyline

Tim left me alone to unpack our four suitcases and find a place for everything. It took a while, but I was mostly successful. One of my favorite things about cruising is unpacking only one time. That’s especially true on this trip.

Right on time at 5:00pm, we joined our fellow passengers on deck as we set sail and ventured into Lake Ontario.

Sailing into Lake Ontario

Our Itinerary