Viking Octantis

First, we invented modern river cruising. Then, we redefined ocean cruising. Now, experience all the comfort and elegance of our award-winning fleet with an expedition ship built specifically to explore the world's most remote destinations and allow you to immerse yourself in these regions.

Ship Calendar

Destination Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan 2026 Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug
Atlantic Seaboard -- -- -- -- -- --
North American Waterways -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Panama Canal -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Polar Regions -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
South America -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Trans-Ocean -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --

Ship Details

Year Built
2021
Capacity
378
Meeting Rooms
Yes
Elevators
1
Casino
No
Registry
norway
Restaurants
1
Disco
Yes
Tonnage
30
Bars
1
Fitness Center
Yes
Cabins
N/A
Pools
1
Children's Program
N/A
Wheelchair Accessible Cabins
N/A
Theaters
Yes
Internet Cafe
Yes
Shops
Yes
Library
Yes
Spa
Yes

Decks

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Deck A

  • The Hangar
  • Medical Center
  • Embarkation
  • Lifts

Deck 1

  • The Hangar
  • The Science Lab
  • Manfredi's Restaurant
  • The Restaurant
  • Guest Services
  • Lifts
  • The Hide
  • Bar
Deck 2

  • The Aula
  • Hair Salon
  • Fitness Center
  • The Nordic Spa
  • Finse Terrace
  • Expedition Central
  • Nordic Balcony Staterooms
  • Lifts

Deck 3
  • The Aula (upper level)
  • The Nordic Shop
  • Travel Consultant
  • The Shelter
  • The Bow
  • Deluxe Nordic Balcony
  • Lifts
Deck 4

  • Explorers' Lounge
  • Bar
  • Deluxe Nordic Balcony 
  • Nordic Junior Suite
  • Nordic Penthouse
  • Lifts

Deck 5

  • Aquavit Terrace
  • The Pools
  • World Cafe
  • Mamsen's
  • Promenade Deck
  • Bar
  • The Living Room
  • The Library
  • Explorers' Lounge (upper level)

Deck 6

  • Owner's Suite & Garden
  • Explorer's Suite & Garden
  • Open Deck
  • Bridge
  • Lifts

Ship Categories

Owners Suite
All amenities of the Explorer Suite, plus:Priority stateroom accessFloor-to-ceiling drying closetFour guaranteed priority reservations at The Restaurant or Manfredi’s (100 days prior to departure)First priority expedition activity reservations (107 days prior to departure)First priority booking of spa treatments (100 days prior to departure)Dinner & guided tour with ship officers (subject to availability)Large master bathroom, plus one guest bathroomSeparate dining area/board room that seats six guestsPrivate library, wine & music collections curated by Chairman Torstein Hagen
Explorer Suite
11 AM stateroom accessFloor-to-ceiling drying closetPriority expedition activity reservations (97 days prior to departure)Three guaranteed priority reservations at The Restaurant or Manfredi’s (90 days prior to departure)Priority booking of spa treatments (90 days prior to departure)Mini-bar with alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, water & snacks, replenished once dailyIn-suite binoculars, coffee & Marius-weave blanketLaundry, dry cleaning, pressing & shoe shine servicesComplimentary Silver Spirits beverage package & bottle of champagneExclusive access to shared explorer Suite private garden lounge area
Nordic Junior Suite
11 AM stateroom accessFloor-to-ceiling drying closetPriority expedition activity reservations (87 days prior to departure)Three guaranteed priority reservations at The Restaurant or Manfredi’s (80 days prior to departure)Priority booking of spa treatments (80 days prior to departure)Mini-bar with alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, water & snacks, replenished once dailyIn-suite binoculars, coffee & Marius-weave blanketLaundry, dry cleaning, pressing & shoe shine servicesBottle of champagne
Nordic Penthouse
1 PM stateroom accessFloor-to-ceiling drying closetPriority expedition activity reservations (77 days prior to departure)Two guaranteed priority reservations at The Restaurant or Manfredi’s (70 days prior to departure)Priority booking of spa treatments (70 days prior to departure)Mini-bar with alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, water & snacks, replenished once dailyIn-suite binoculars, coffee & Marius-weave blanketPressing & shoe shine servicesBottle of champagne
Deluxe Nordic Balcony
  Size including Nordic Balcony: 222 sq ft 2 PM stateroom access Floor-to-ceiling drying closet Priority expedition activity reservations (67 days prior to departure) One guaranteed priority reservation at The Restaurant or Manfredi’s (60 days prior to departure) Priority booking of spa treatments (60 days prior to departure) Mini-bar with soft drinks, water & snacks, replenished once daily In-suite binoculars, coffee & Marius-weave blanket
Nordic Balcony
Size including Nordic Balcony: 222 sq ft 3 PM stateroom access Floor-to-ceiling drying closet Expedition activity reservations (60 days prior to departure) Mini-bar with soft drinks, water & snacks In-suite binoculars & Marius-weave blanket

Dining

24-Hour Options
Our bakery offers a variety of delicious breads and pastries at any hour. Or enjoy many of our signature dishes in the comfort of your stateroom with 24-hour room service.
Mamsen's
Named for “Mamsen,” the Hagen family matriarch, this venue offers Norwegian specialties including waffles according to Mamsen’s original recipe, open-faced sandwiches and split pea soup.
Manfredi's
Inspired by Italy’s beloved trattorias, Manfredi’s offers the best of Italian cuisine as well as a private dining room—a perfect opportunity to have an intimate meal with family or friends.
The Restaurant
Our elegant dining venue, The Restaurant offers our ultimate onboard dining experience. Regional cuisine and always-available classics are served surrounded by sweeping views.
The World Cafe
With live cooking, an open kitchen and premium seafood/sushi choices and a grill, the casual World Café provides a vibrant interactive experience and a wide range of international flavors.

Entertainment

Aquavit Terrace
Settle in to the Aquavit Bar and share stories with fellow travelers while enjoying an Irish coffee or ship-matured aquavit surrounded by “trees” inspired by Yggdrasil, Norse mythology’s tree of life. The al fresco Aquavit Terrace is directly beyond, surrounding The Pools in the aft of the ship and boasts outstanding views.
Explorers' Lounge
A favorite location on our ocean ships, the Explorers’ Lounge is inspired by epic journeys of discovery. Two levels high and surrounded by panoramic windows, this inviting space is the perfect place to relax with friends, while taking in the scenery.
Finse Terrace
Named after the village high on the mountain plateau of Hardangervidda, Norway, here you will find an outdoor paradise with comfortable seating, 270° views of nature around you, and two heated lava stone “firepits” to keep you warm.
The Library
Tucked in a private alcove of The Living Room, the Library is a literary traveler’s dream. Select from a broad range of titles from world histories to biographies—all curated specifically for these journeys by legendary bookseller, London’s Heywood Hill.
The Living Room
Located high on the ship to maximize views through the floor-to-ceiling windows, here guests can listen to classical music or a soothing piano sonata. With Nordic furnishings, relevant and engaging books, and a wall mural of a variety of whales represented to scale, guests will find both comfort and enrichment.
The Pools
This trio of pools, each at different temperatures, including an indoor-outdoor pass-through swimming experience. The heated main pool is a calming oasis in any weather, protected by a retractable roof for year-round use.

Health & Fitness

Badestamp
Following Nordic tradition, our onboard badestamp, located in the Nordic Spa, is a traditional wooden-sided hot tub, perfect for relaxing after a day of exploration. Try the longstanding Scandinavian practice of alternating between hot and cold when bathing to relax and rejuvenate.
Nordic Spa
Relax and take in the scenery from our spa pool, gazing out of floor-to-ceiling windows. Work out in the Fitness Center on a choice of treadmills, ellipticals, stationary bikes or weight machines. Or, enjoy the sauna, Snow Grotto with its “snow-on-demand” or warming cave.