About Viking Octantis

The Viking Octantis started sailing in 2022 . Former names: none. The Viking Octantis is registered in Switzerland. The Viking Octantis has 187 cabins. 100 percent of the staterooms on board have balconies.

You can expect between 374 to 374 passengers on a typical sailing. This means that at the higher number (usually peak and holiday sailings) Viking Octantis has a space ratio of 80.6 . (A space ratio less than 33 means that you may find the ship crowded in areas. A space ratio greater than 39 means that there should be plenty of space for each passenger.) When this ship isn't sailing at capacity the space ratio can be as good as 80.6.

The Viking Octantis has 260 crew members on board. There are 1 passengers for every crew member on board. There are self serve laudromats on this ship.

There are 6 decks on this ship. The highest deck number is 6. The number of decks with passenger cabins is 4.

The following ships share the same class as this ship. This means the basic design and layout of the ship is the same. For the most part the cabins will be identical among these ships, but may be decorated differently.
2022 - Viking Octantis
2022 - Viking Polaris

There are 2 special needs cabins on this ship. These cabins have been modified for accessibility purposes.

Part of the newbuild Viking Expeditions fleet, which are smaller-sized in comparisons to Vikings other ships. This ship has its own fleet of speedboats, inflatable boats, and sea-kayaks that are provided complimentary use to all passengers. Mini-submarines that seat 6 guests each are available at an extra charge. On each voyage, scientists from the Scott Polar Research Institute share their expertise on polar research and glaciology. Also present on the ship are Ornithologists from Cornell University who specialize in global bird research.

Complimentary amenities and services for all 189 staterooms include a deluxe king-sized bed, luxury bathroom with heated flooring, satellite phone, HDTV, mini-bar, movies on demand, 24-hour room service, and more. Passengers of all voyages receive 1 complimentary excursion in each of the ports, access to thermal spa, complimentary beer and wine at lunch and dinner, and ship-wide Wi-Fi.

Facilities onboard include:
Explorers Lounge- 2 decks, observation lounge, hosts live performances
The Living Room-lounge
Aquavit Terrace- indoor/outdoor sundeck and lounge
The Library- reading lounge
The Hide-cozy bar with floor to ceiling slanted windows, hosts informal gatherings
The Shelter- indoor/outdoor wildlife viewing
The Bow- indoor/outdoor wildlife viewing
The Labratory-lab space, hands on learning
The Blue Room-
Aula Auditorium- Theater/cinema/conference room, glass-walled
Finse Terrace- outdoor lounge with dining
Expedition Central- Photo gallery and photography studio
Wellness Complex- hair salon, spa, fitness center, sauna, hydrotherapy pool
Aquavit Terrace- indoor/outdoor pool deck lounge with 3 infinity pools
The Hangar- indoor marina

Dining options on board include The Restaurant (fine dining), The World Cafe (buffet/food hall), Manfredis Italian Restaurant, and Mamsens Restaurant (Scandinavian). They are all included in the price of the cruise fare. They are known to show a commitment to guests who have dietary restrictions and allergies.