TOCruisers

We missed an AC flight from YYZ to FLL in 2018? due to the EXTREMELY slow customs & immigration (the same day flight due to my other family’s schedule). Fortunately, we did manage to get on the flight as they were waiting for quite a few more connecting flight passengers who were also stuck at C&I behind us. I decided to get a Nexus card and switched the airport to YTZ when possible. Our experience at EWR is much favourable than that of David, Mississauga. The first time, we literally walked though the C&I at EWR. One time we had a big Asian tour group, but took a few minutes longer. The last one in Dec., 2021, I had a problem with Nexus as the Nexus machine would not read it (the beginner user). As it turned out, it was an ESTA issue and there was a huge line up at “non American section” as nobody with ESTA would be cleared. I was told that this was a country wide issue. An agent took me to the line for Americans and I was cleared “manually. Pros for us, who live “walking distance without luggage” to YTZ Don’t have to get up before sunrise to take an early flight out of YYZ. We usually take a 10 or 11 am Porter flight so we get up at the normal time and have afternoon for sightseeing at NJ/NY. Even comparing with UP Express, it is faster and cheaper to get to the airport from downtown. Cons for P/R You cannot check in online for Porter. Online check in is only for Canadian and American. Annoying but no problem at the check in counter so far. We go out of YTZ using Porter to EWR for cruise now as our small grandkids like Anthem for indoor activities. The first time I used the Nexus at YYZs , the Nexus section was not open and so many people were waiting outside.

Thank you Senior Gator for a review on Octantis experience. (Sorry for the delay response). I was wondering what was like to cruise through the lakes on ships much smaller than sea ships. I will not be able to experience it any time soon as the fares are quite dear and 2022 cruises are sold out 😟/ 😊. We, at Toronto shore, experienced more windy days this spring and were wondering how weather would affect the smaller ships. Now I know. Effinaround: Your pictures are beautiful. Obviously I could not get full size pictures of the ship from the ground so they look great.

Dear Ontarians: Actual address of Port of Toronto is 8 Unwin Ave, Toronto, ON M5A 3L1. The rest of the 2022 schedule is below: https://www.portstoronto.com/cruise-ships/schedule.aspx When she came in April, she docked for two days, but I could not go there. Today, I managed to get there and took a couple of pictures (thru the chain link). I also got one from across the lake. Kind of neat to see the "cruise ships" especially such a pretty one on the Lake Ontario and at Toronto. I never knew we had a cruise terminal until April !!!

When I saw your post, I was so excited as I have been checking on the Viking Octantis past two weeks or so when I noticed a cruise ship on the lake (Toronto Harbour) during my walk. So today, April 29th, 2022, Viking Octantis was supposed to arrive at the Port of Toronto at 8:30 am per port schedule. I have been looking for it from my building before 8 am. As I read through the posts, I found out your post was a year old. The Ship is not in the port yet, but finally visible by my eyes before 3 pm. If you have taken this cruise last year, or know where I can find the Great Lakes cruise reviews, I would appreciate it if you point out where to go to read such reviews.