Viking Octantis | Full Ship Walkthrough Tour and Review | Viking Expedition Cruises
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After traveling to Antarctica on Viking Octantis, I can't recommend the ship highly enough, nor the Antarctic Explorer itinerary.
It was such an incredible experience.
The room featured a king-size Viking Explorer bed draped in luxury linens and pillows.
The Nordic balcony with floor-to-ceiling glass offering unobstructed views of the endless sea.
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Viking Octantis | Full Expedition Ship Tour - Deck by Deck Walkthrough. Step on board the @VikingCruisesOctantis in this comprehensive deck-by-deck tour filmed during my unforgettable Antarctic Explorer expedition! This video is perfect for anyone considering a Viking Expedition cruise, whether on Viking Octantis or her almost identical sister ship, Viking Polaris. Join me as I explore all six decks of this state-of-the-art expedition vessel, showcasing its wonderful features from bottom to top. WHAT YOU'LL SEE: β Deck A: The Hangar β Deck 1: Science Lab, Manfrediβs, The Restaurant and The Hide β Deck 2: Finse Terrace, The Aula, The Nordic Spa, Fitness Center, Hair Salon, The Studio & Expedition Central β Deck 3: The Aula (Upper Level), Staterooms, The Shelter & The Bow β Deck 4: Staterooms & Explorers Lounge β Deck 5: Aquavit Terrace, The World Cafe, Promenade Deck, Library, The Living Room, Mamsenβs & The Explorers Lounger (Upper Level) β Deck 6: Open Deck & Bridge TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:37 Deck A: The Hangar 00:01:47 Deck 1: Science Lab, Manfrediβs, The Restaurant and The Hide 00:04:41 Deck 2: Finse Terrace, The Aula, The Nordic Spa, Fitness Center, Hair Salon, The Studio & Expedition Central 00:08:13 Deck 3: The Aula (Upper Level), Staterooms, The Shelter & The Bow 00:12:45 Deck 4: Staterooms & Explorers Lounge 00:13:21 Deck 5: Aquavit Terrace, The World Cafe, Promenade Deck, Library, The Living Room, Mamsenβs & The Explorers Lounger (Upper Level) 00:15:42 Deck 6: Open Deck & Bridge AD | PR Invite | #myvikingstory #vikingexpeditions #vikingexpeditions #antarcticexplorer #antarctica #antarctic #antarctica2025 #expeditiontravel THINGS MENTIONED: β Antarctic Explorer Expedition with @VikingCruises | https://mUcbRw.short.gy/L6HUOw (Not an affiliate link) WATCH NEXT: β UK to Ushuaia & Boarding Octantis | Antarctic Explorer with Viking Expeditions | EPISODE 1 | https://youtu.be/bx_y1ik_Z7M β Drake Passage, Melchior Islands, Damoy Point | Antarctic Explorer with Viking Expeditions EPISODE 2 | https://youtu.be/1m2XmZ2x8l8 β Hidden Bay and the Lemaire Channel | Antarctic Explorer with Viking Expeditions | EPISODE 3 | https://youtu.be/gBDCt41p130 β Danco Island & Orne Harbour | Antarctic Explorer with Viking Expeditions | EPISODE 4 | https://youtu.be/cf6Thr3J7qE β Astrolabe & Yankee Harbour | Antarctic Explorer with Viking Expeditions | EPISODE 5 | https://youtu.be/I-sDzx7hnYw β Drake Passage & Ushuaia | Antarctic Explorer with Viking Expeditions | EPISODE 6 https://youtu.be/D9h5VeV7AV4 β What to Wear on Excursions | Antarctic Explorer with Viking Expeditions | https://youtu.be/XKu0LMTgqos β Viking Antarctica Expedition Packing Guide for First Timers | https://youtu.be/RNkiXHKBHmA β What You Need to Know About Viking's Expedition Ships: Full Review | https://youtu.be/HvJ7WINsx6M β Viking Octantis World CafΓ© Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner | https://youtu.be/pWH43RSiZHY FOLLOW MY ADVENTURES: β Website | https://ronawheeldon.com β Blog | The Tranquil Ticket | https://www.ronawheeldon.com/blog β Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/ronawheeldon/ β Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/RonaWheeldonUK/ β Pinterest | https://uk.pinterest.com/ronawheeldonuk/ β X | https://x.com/RonaWheeldon β TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@ronawheeldon β Substack Weekly Newsletter | https://ronawheeldon.substack.com EQUIPMENT USED: β Video Camera 1* | https://amzn.to/3xidi4M β Micro Card* | https://amzn.to/3VoynCt β Photography Camera 2* | https://amzn.to/458kPjj β SD Card* | https://amzn.to/3x4dAw4 β Tripod/Selfie Stick* | https://amzn.to/4ejjnhT β Black Lapel Microphone* | https://amzn.to/3TpG5JY DISCLAIMER: This video is not sponsored, but Viking did host my husband and I on Viking Octantis. All opinions are honest and my own. Links containing affiliate links are denoted by a '*'. This means that if you click on an affiliate link, go through to the retailer and purchase an item, I will receive a small percentage of your purchase.