Our HONEST VIKING EXPEDITION REVIEW
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we were fortunate to be able to test out both the special operation votes and submarine and all we can say is wow
viking octantus is a perfect option for the high-end adventure traveler
the staff truly go out of their way to make guests happy even if this means delivering a bottle of caramel syrup to our stateroom for the wife's morning latte
the only drawback that we found was a rather small main dining room making it difficult to dine here at our preferred times
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Known for river cruising and ocean cruise ships, Viking has just launched Viking Expeditions. We sailed on the 9-night Caribbean Connections itinerary to test out the new Viking Octantis and were very impressed with the ship's design and activities. Find out why Viking Expedition Cruises wasn't what we expected with this exclusive cruise review. Subscribe to the Eat Sleep Cruise YouTube Channel if you love to travel and cruise the world! https://www.youtube.com/c/EatSleepCruise1 If you enjoy the video, please make sure to give it a BIG THUMBS UP! ----OUR FIRST IMPRESSIONS VIKING EXPEDITION CRUISES---- 0:00 Introduction 1:15 First Impressions of Viking Expedition Cruises 1:35 Overview of Viking Octantis 2:25 Entertainment Features of Viking Expeditions 3:35 Bars and Lounges 4:35 Exploration and Activities 6:12 Pool Deck and Outdoor Areas 6:52 Sit Down Restaurants 8:00 Casual Restaurants 9:30 Enrichment and Education 10:50 Nightlife 11:35 Staterooms 12:45 The Overall Experience on Viking Octantis -----INDOOR SPACES ON VIKING EXPEDITION CRUISES----- The ship’s impressive theater, the Aula, transforms from a presentation theater to a beautiful indoor viewing area. The Aula is home to documentaries, port talks, and other edutainment. The Nordic Spa thermal suite is complimentary to all guests. So, you can enjoy the hydrotherapy pool, sauna, steam room, heated stone loungers, and more throughout the day. Of course, you can also book up-charge spa sessions like massages or facials. The Explorers’ Lounge is a forward-facing venue featuring floor to ceiling panoramic windows, comfy furniture, fireplaces, and a centrally located bar. This Viking staple is the perfect spot day or night. Finally, the Living Room on Viking Expeditions features a quiet space to read, relax, or play interactive table games. Here, you can also find a bar and and plenty of great views. -----OUTDOOR SPACES ON VIKING EXPEDITIONS----- Perhaps the most stunning addition to Viking Octantis is the Finse Terrace. This outdoor space with sunken seating, outward facing aft views, and even fire-pits is located beyond the Aula. At the completely other end of the ship, there is the Shelter and the Bow on Deck 3. Here, you will find a sizeable viewing platform ideal for watching sail-in to ports and wildlife viewing. For those chillier times, the Shelter is a partially covered region behind the bow. In order to provide a true expedition experience, Viking Octantis offers the Hangar, an indoor marina with some of the most high-tech equipment that you will find at sea. Along with dozens of kayaks and zodiac boats, there are two special operation boats and two submarines. Located at the aft on deck 5, there is the Aquavit Terrace with plunge pools and loungers offering both indoor and outdoor spaces to take a quick dip and admire the views. Lastly, there is a completely open sundeck on Deck 6. Here, you will find secluded seating areas, as well as outward facing loungers. -----DINING ON VIKING EXPEDITION CRUISES----- The Restaurant is Viking's main dining room. Here, you can get upscale 3-course meals from a menu that changes nightly. Like other Viking cruise ships, beer and house wines are available during dinner for no additional costs. There is also one alternative restaurant on Viking expedition cruises, Manfredi's. This venue features the popular Bistecca Fiorentina, along with homemade pasta and a variety of other Italian classics. For casual eats, Viking expedition features the World Café and Mamsen's. Mamsen's is Viking’s traditional Scandinavian deli serving open-faced sandwiches, waffles, and pea soup. The World Café is the ship's buffet featuring more upscale selections than a typical cruise buffet, like sushi and made to order steaks and lobster tail. -----READ OUR VIKING EXPEDITION CRUISE REVIEW ------ https://eatsleepcruise.com/viking-expedition-cruises-first-impressions/ https://eatsleepcruise.com/viking-octantis-cruise-review/ ------TRENDING VIDEOS FROM EAT SLEEP CRUISE------ Our Picks for Best Alaska Cruises in 2022: https://youtu.be/3JW_NdEuD50 Viking Ocean Cruise Ship Tour and Review: https://youtu.be/11I7ZSNnKy0 Wonder of the Seas Cruise Review: https://youtu.be/payf3Z94_d4 Holland America Line MS Rotterdam Cruise Review: https://youtu.be/UEVmyV1GPHs Make sure to SUBSCRIBE to our channel to get the latest cruise tips, cruise reviews, packing guides, port guides, travel tips, and more. Join us on Social Media as we “Sea the World, One Port at a Time.” Instagram: https://instagram.com/EatSleepCruise Facebook: https://facebook.com/EatSleepCruise Twitter: https://twitter.com/EatSleepCruise TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@eatsleepcruise Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/EatSleepCruise Royalty-Free Music Courtesy: https://www.epidemicsound.com/ Some Promotional Photo/Video Courtesy: Viking #VikingExpeditionCruises #VikingExpeditions #vikingcruises Thumbnail photo courtesy of @MrScottEddy