Get set for a unique site tomorrow! The Viking cruise ship Octantis will make a stop in Thunder Bay Friday, May 27 and dock at Pool 6. It will remain in port until Sunday, May 29 at 5 a.m. The ship is just making its way through the locks in Sault Ste. Marie.

The Octantis is the first cruise ship to visit Thunder Bay in 10 years. The city released a statement about the best place to view the ship from.

Given the size and uniqueness of the Viking Octantis, we know that many residents are interested in seeing it up close. Pool 6 is a federally regulated cruise facility, and access to the vessel will be limited to authorized personnel and guest only. If residents and tourism partners wish to view the ship in port, we ask that people park at Prince Arthur’s Landing and walk or choose another vantage point offsite, like Hillcrest Park. Parking will not be allowed along the road to Pool 6 and traffic control will be in place to reduce congestion while the vessel is in port. The Alexander Henry museum ship will be operational and accessible during the vessel stay.