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: ○ Deck A: The Hangar ○ Deck 1: Science Lab, Manfredi’s, The Restaurant and The Hide ○ Deck 2: Finse Terrace, The Aula, The Nordic Spa, Fitness Center, Hair Salon, The Studio & Expedition Central ○ Deck 3: The Aula (Upper Level), Staterooms, The Shelter & The Bow ○ Deck 4: Staterooms & Explorers Lounge ○ Deck 5: Aquavit Terrace, The World Cafe, Promenade Deck, Library, The Living Room, Mamsen’s & The Explorers Lounger (Upper Level) ○ Deck 6: Open Deck & Bridge TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:37 Deck A: The Hangar 00:01:47 Deck 1: Science Lab, Manfredi’s, 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, Mamsen’s & 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: ○ Antarctic Explorer Expedition with @VikingCruises | https://mUcbRw.short.gy/L6HUOw (Not an affiliate link) WATCH NEXT: ○ UK to Ushuaia & Boarding Octantis | Antarctic Explorer with Viking Expeditions | EPISODE 1 | https://youtu.be/bx_y1ik_Z7M ○ Drake Passage, Melchior Islands, Damoy Point | Antarctic Explorer with Viking Expeditions EPISODE 2 | https://youtu.be/1m2XmZ2x8l8 ○ Hidden Bay and the Lemaire Channel | Antarctic Explorer with Viking Expeditions | EPISODE 3 | https://youtu.be/gBDCt41p130 ○ Danco Island & Orne Harbour | Antarctic Explorer with Viking Expeditions | EPISODE 4 | https://youtu.be/cf6Thr3J7qE ○ Astrolabe & Yankee Harbour | Antarctic Explorer with Viking Expeditions | EPISODE 5 | https://youtu.be/I-sDzx7hnYw ○ Drake Passage & Ushuaia | Antarctic Explorer with Viking Expeditions | EPISODE 6 https://youtu.be/D9h5VeV7AV4 ○ What to Wear on Excursions | Antarctic Explorer with Viking Expeditions | https://youtu.be/XKu0LMTgqos ○ Viking Antarctica Expedition Packing Guide for First Timers | https://youtu.be/RNkiXHKBHmA ○ What You Need to Know About Viking's Expedition Ships: Full Review | https://youtu.be/HvJ7WINsx6M ○ Viking Octantis World Café Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner | https://youtu.be/pWH43RSiZHY FOLLOW MY ADVENTURES: ○ Website | https://ronawheeldon.com ○ Blog | The Tranquil Ticket | https://www.ronawheeldon.com/blog ○ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/ronawheeldon/ ○ Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/RonaWheeldonUK/ ○ Pinterest | https://uk.pinterest.com/ronawheeldonuk/ ○ X | https://x.com/RonaWheeldon ○ TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@ronawheeldon ○ Substack Weekly Newsletter | https://ronawheeldon.substack.com EQUIPMENT USED: ○ Video Camera 1* | https://amzn.to/3xidi4M ○ Micro Card* | https://amzn.to/3VoynCt ○ Photography Camera 2* | https://amzn.to/458kPjj ○ SD Card* | https://amzn.to/3x4dAw4 ○ Tripod/Selfie Stick* | https://amzn.to/4ejjnhT ○ 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.