Viking Octantis
Where is Viking Octantis today?
In Panama City (Fuerte Amador), Panama
On day 7 of a 17-night cruise from Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) to Valparaiso (Nov 6 to 23).
Next: port not listed, tomorrow · then Manta, Sat Nov 14.
Scheduled position from Viking Expeditions' published itinerary, not live tracking. Ports can change for weather. Updated daily.
Next departure, Mon Nov 23: 12 nights from $10,195
Upcoming Viking Octantis cruises from $7,995 per person. See upcoming sailings ↓
Current cruise, day by day
17-night cruise, Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) to Valparaiso
Nov 6 to 23, 2026 · 6 ports of call.
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Where Viking Octantis sails, month by month
Viking Octantis sails from Nuuk from July to September 2027, Toronto from May to June 2027 and in October 2027 and New York in April 2027 and October 2027 on 7-, 12- and 14-night cruises. From December 2026 to November 2027 its most frequent stops are Baffin Island (18 calls), Fjord Cruising (Scenic, 8) and Antarctic Peninsula (7). It also has longer sailings of 19, 26 and 80 nights in April 2027 and June 2027 and from September to October 2027.
- Dec 2026No sailings listed
- Jan 2027No sailings listed
- Feb 2027No sailings listed
- Mar 2027No sailings listed
- Apr 2027New York · sold out
- May 2027Toronto · sold out
- Jun 2027Toronto · sold out
- Jul 2027Nuuk · sold out
- Aug 2027Nuuk · sold out
- Sep 2027Nuuk · sold out
- Oct 2027New York · sold out
- Nov 2027Valparaiso · sold out
Counts cover December 2026 to November 2027 from our listings (a port call is one port on one day). Viking Expeditions may add sailings later. Each month opens that month's Viking Octantis sailings with prices.
Viking Octantis at a glance
Viking Octantis is a Viking Expeditions cruise ship in the Ice-Strengthened Expedition Ship (Vard-6) class. It entered service in 2022 (4 years ago). It carries 378 passengers and 260 crew, about 1.5 passengers per crew member. At 30,150 gross tons and 203 m (666 ft) long, it is a mid-size ship with 7 decks and 189 cabins. It was built by Vard (Fincantieri) and sails under the flag of Norway.
Viking Octantis entered service in 2022 as part of Viking Expeditions' expedition fleet. Built by Vard, a Fincantieri subsidiary, the ship carries 378 passengers, making it an intimate vessel designed for exploration voyages to remote destinations.
The smaller passenger capacity allows for access to ports and regions that larger cruise ships cannot reach, while the modern construction ensures contemporary onboard facilities and navigation technology for expedition travel.
Viking Octantis specs
- Built
- 2022
- Gross Tonnage
- 30,150 GT
- Length
- 203 m
- Passengers
- 378
- Cabins
- 189
- Crew
- 260
- Decks
- 7
- Builder
- Vard (Fincantieri)
- Flag
- Norway
- Age
- 4 years old
- Size
- Mid-size
- Space Ratio
- 79.8 GT/pax
- Passenger-to-Crew
- 1.5:1
- Sister Ships
- 1 other in class
- Fleet Rank
- 1st largest of 2
- Typical Cruise
- 12 nights
- Primary Region
- Northwest Passage
- Next Sailing
- Nov 23, 2026
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Viking Octantis FAQ
Where is Viking Octantis right now?
According to Viking Expeditions' published itinerary, Viking Octantis is scheduled to be in Panama City (Fuerte Amador), Panama today (Thursday, November 12, 2026), on day 7 of a 17-night cruise from Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) to Valparaiso. On Sat Nov 14 it calls at Manta, Ecuador, and it ends in Valparaiso on November 23. This is the scheduled position, not live tracking.
Where does Viking Octantis sail from?
Based on our listings as of November 12, 2026, Viking Octantis sails from Nuuk, Greenland from July to September 2027, Toronto, Ontario from May to June 2027 and in October 2027 and New York, New York in April 2027 and October 2027 on 7-, 12- and 14-night cruises.
What ports does Viking Octantis visit?
Based on our listings as of November 12, 2026, Viking Octantis calls most often at Baffin Island, Canada (18 calls), Fjord Cruising (Scenic, 8), Antarctic Peninsula (7), Chilean Fjords (Scenic Cruising, 7) and Uummannaq, Greenland (6), counting calls from December 2026 to November 2027. Its sailings in that period visit 52 ports in all.
How many passengers does Viking Octantis carry?
Viking Octantis carries 378 passengers in 189 cabins. It has 260 crew, about 1.5 passengers per crew member.
When was Viking Octantis built and how old is it?
Viking Octantis entered service in 2022, so it is 4 years old.
How big is Viking Octantis?
Viking Octantis is 30,150 gross tons and 203 m (666 ft) long, with 7 decks. That makes it a mid-size ship.
How many crew work on Viking Octantis?
Viking Octantis has 260 crew.
What class of ship is Viking Octantis?
Viking Octantis belongs to the Ice-Strengthened Expedition Ship (Vard-6) class, which has 1 other ship we track.
Which cruise line operates Viking Octantis?
Viking Octantis is operated by Viking Expeditions.
Where was Viking Octantis built?
Viking Octantis was built by Vard (Fincantieri).
How much does a cruise on Viking Octantis cost?
The cheapest upcoming Viking Octantis cruise we track starts from $7,995. Fares change daily, so set a price alert on a sailing to be emailed when it drops.
Viking Octantis prices
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