Viking Octantis Cruise Reviews

Item: Viking Octantis
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4.3

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Viking Octantis ship stats

Price:

$$$$
Size:

S
Total Passengers:

378
Built:

Jan 2022
Number of Decks:

7
Cabin Categories:

10
Length:

673
Beam:

77

Viking Octantis overview

This Viking Expedition ship has been built specifically to explore the world's most remote destinations. Viking Octantis is the first of Viking Cruises’ Viking Expedition vessels. The ship is designed specifically for expedition cruising, built at an ideal size for safety and comfort, and to support sailing in destinations like Antarctica, the Arctic, and North America’s Great Lakes. Viking Octantis debuted in 2022, and its sister ship, Viking Polaris, launched in 2023. Viking Octantis is named for the pole star of the Southern Hemisphere, while Viking Polaris for the pole star of the Northern Hemisphere. Both vessels offer more indoor and outdoor viewing areas than other expedition vessels on the market, bringing guests closer to the spectacular scenery and the world beyond.

As an expedition vessel, Viking Octantis offers a luxurious environment from which to sail the world’s most remote locales and combines many unique ways to see and learn about the environment. The ship has onboard zodiacs, special operations boats, and even submarines that guests can use for excursions to take them closer to the scenery and wildlife right outside the ship. Additionally, Viking has created the world’s leading scientific enrichment environment in an expedition setting with Viking Octantis’ onboard research lab. The cruise line partners with prestigious scientific institutions, including researchers and educators, on each expedition sailing. Thirty-six experts accompany each journey as part of the Viking Expedition Team, where they guide excursions and host seminars for guests about their area of expertise as a part of Viking’s onboard enrichment program.

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Viking Octantis ratings:

Cabin / Stateroom 4.7
Entertainment 3.8
Food and Dining 4.7
Onboard Activities 4.1
Service and Staff 4.7
Ship Quality 4.7

Viking Octantis cabins

10 cabin categories.

Balcony

(12 Reviews)

Avg. Size: 227 sq. ft. Avg. Cost: $1003/night

Suite

Avg. Size: 581 sq. ft. Avg. Cost: $1405/night

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Viking Octantis dining

World Café

The Restaurant

Mamsen's

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Viking Octantis onboard activities

Each ship will also feature two six-guest submarines that feature revolving seats and 270-degree spherical windows for an incomparable undersea experience. Provided equipment will include the necessary basics—such as boots, binoculars and waterproof pants—as well as safety equipment, like satellite phones, VHF radios, ropes, life jackets, and a comprehensive shore survival kit. All guests will receive complimentary use of Viking Excursion Gear, which includes specialty items like trekking poles, snowshoes, and skis.

Explorers' Lounge

The Living Room

The Shelter

The Nordic Shop

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15 Viking Octantis Reviews

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4.0

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It was good but could have been better. by lakes2023

Sail date: Oct 10, 2024 / Traveled as: Large Group
Ship: Viking Octantis

Viking Cruises would be my top consideration for vacation. However I do think notification that certain services would not be available would be appreciated. also some additional information on walking distances could be provided by guest services crew.

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5.0

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A lifetime trip by kcruse

Sail date: Feb 28, 2024 / Traveled as: Couple
Ship: Viking Octantis

The best trip we have ever been on, the Antraticia is the bext

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4.2

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Got to be Flexible by hanerjoycefaye

Sail date: Nov 26, 2023 / Traveled as: Couple
Ship: Viking Octantis

The scenery was fab when we could get ashore and if your excursion did go, they were great. The service, ship, and food were first rate which is good since not much to do on board. Best thing was pre trip to Easter Island.

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11 Viking Octantis tips

MJG27

Feb 03, 2023

Don't take more than one set of outdoor gear. Leave your winter jacket at home. Ship is very warm inside.

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gailheimes

May 24, 2022

Check the ship’s departure time. Our itineraries showed 10pm from Toronto when they actually left at 8 causing 12:people to miss the whole first day of sailing which was the most interesting.

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GGy

Jun 12, 2022

be prepared for activity cancellations due to weather and sea conditions

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