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Viking Octantis

Viking Expeditions

56 upcoming departures · 58 itineraries

Viking Octantis is a 378-guest Viking Expeditions expedition ship, in service since 2022. This page lists 56 upcoming departures across 56 itineraries, day by day and port by port. Its live AIS position is plotted on the map below and refreshed through the day.

Class Expedition

Built 2022

Gross Tonnage 30,150

Guests 378

Crew 332

Length 202.7 m

Beam 23.5 m

Decks 7

Cabins 189

Max speed 18.0 kn

Live Position ● 6 hours ago

Heading to: USSSM

Currently on: 9 Nights The Great Lakes Cruise (9 nights) — Currently at Sault Sainte Marie Michigan

Milwaukee Wisconsin → Georgian Bay (Killarney) Ontario → Georgian Bay (Frazer Bay) Ontario → Fathom Five National Marine Park Ontario → Sault Sainte Marie Michigan → Door Peninsula (Algoma) Wisconsin → Chicago Illinois → Milwaukee Wisconsin

8.5 knots Under Way Using Engine

Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.

About Viking Octantis

Viking Octantis is a purpose-built, 378-guest expedition ship designed for Antarctica, the Arctic and North America’s Great Lakes. Its Polar Class 6 hull, stabilizers and integrated expedition marina support operations in challenging waters, while the relatively small size allows access to destinations beyond the reach of larger cruise ships. Passenger spaces emphasize Scandinavian design, panoramic observation areas and scientific enrichment rather than large-scale resort attractions. The ship carries 189 staterooms and combines expedition equipment with restaurants, a spa, pools and lecture facilities.

Ship at a Glance

Operator: Viking Expeditions
Builder / shipyard: VARD: hull built at Vard Tulcea, completed and outfitted at Vard Søviknes
Registry / flag: Norway; port of registry Bergen
Call sign: LAGY8
IMO number: 9863194
MMSI: 259070000
Draft: 6.2 m

Onboard Experience

Signature highlights

Purpose-built Polar Class 6 expedition vessel with an integrated marina, Zodiacs, kayaks and expedition craft. Panoramic observation spaces include The Aula, Explorers’ Lounge, Finse Terrace and The Bow.

Dining

Dining venues include The Restaurant, Manfredi’s Italian Restaurant, World Café and the Scandinavian-style Mamsen’s. Aquavit Terrace provides an indoor-outdoor dining and lounge area.

Entertainment

The Aula hosts lectures, presentations, films and other enrichment programming. Explorers’ Lounge provides panoramic views, a library atmosphere and live musical performances.

Staterooms & suites

The ship offers 189 staterooms and suites, including Nordic Balcony, Deluxe Nordic Balcony, Nordic Junior Suite, Nordic Penthouse, Explorer Suite and Owner’s Suite categories.

For families

The ship is primarily designed for adult expedition travel and does not present a dedicated children’s club or large family-entertainment complex.

Pools, spa & wellness

Facilities include the Nordic Spa, fitness center, sauna and hydrotherapy areas, plus indoor and outdoor pools.

Accessibility

The deck plan includes accessible stateroom provisions and a wheelchair-accessible lift serving the principal cabin and public decks.

Environmental features

Viking describes the expedition ships as using energy-efficient design, engine heat-recovery systems, Azipod electric propulsion and SILENT-E notation to reduce underwater noise.

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