Category Scores
General / BalancedYoung FamilyLuxury TravelerMature Couple / RetiredSolo TravelerActive / AdventureAdult Couples
Space & Comfort
67Top 40% of ships
Dining
48Beats 7% of ships
Entertainment
49Beats 13% of ships
Activities & Thrills
39Beats 16% of ships
Pools & Relaxation
57Beats 21% of ships
Value / Cost
38Top 33% of ships
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What We Like
Attentive service — about 1.45 guests per crew member
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Worth Knowing
Value / Cost is a relative weak point at 38/100
Activities & Thrills is a relative weak point at 39/100
Dining is a relative weak point at 48/100
Daily gratuities are expected on top of the fare
General
Cruise LineViking
Ship NameOctantis
Maiden voyage1 January 2022
Physical
Year Built2021
Refurbished Not yet
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The year of the ship's most recent major refit or renovation.
BuilderVard Tulcea
Gross Tonnage 30,114 tons
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A measure of a ship's enclosed volume, not its weight. Higher usually means more decks, space and amenities.
Length 205 m
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Overall length of the hull from bow to stern.
Width/Beam 23.7 m
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The ship's width at its widest point. A wider hull is steadier but limits which ports and canals it can use.
Total decks 6
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Total number of decks, including crew-only and service decks.
Passenger Decks7
Speed 16 knots
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Cruising speed in knots (nautical miles per hour). One knot is about 1.15 mph.
Passengers and Crew
Crew260
Passenger to Crew Ratio 1.45
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Guests per crew member. Lower means more staff per passenger, which usually means more attentive service.
Total Cabins187
Single Occupancy Cabins No
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Whether the ship has cabins built for solo travellers (often without a single supplement).
Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins2
Passenger Capacity 1,924
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The maximum number of guests the ship can carry at full occupancy.
Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger) 15.652
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Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity — a rough 'spaciousness' gauge. Higher means more room per guest.
Amenities
RestaurantsThe Restaurant, World Cafe, Manfredi's Italian Restaurant, Mamsen's
Restaurants - Paid0
Restaurants - Included4
Onboard Currency U.S. dollars
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The currency used for onboard purchases and billing.
Total Pools3
- Pools - General Access3
- Pools - Adults Only0
- Pools - Exclusive3
Outdoor Pools1
Indoor Pools1
Water Playground/Splash ParkNo
Kiddie/Splash PoolNo
Total Hot Tubs1
- Hot Tubs - General Access1
- Hot Tubs - Adults Only2
- Hot Tubs - Exclusive1
WiFiYes
Internet CenterYes
Cell Phone ServiceYes
Bars/LoungesThe text does
Beauty Salon/Barber ShopYes
CasinoNo
ChapelNo
Night ClubNo
Laundromats (self service)Yes
Laundry/Dry CleaningYes
LibraryYes
Movie TheatreYes
Outdoor Movie ScreenNo
Onboard WeddingsNo
SpaYes
Video ArcadeNo
Basketball CourtNo
Tennis CourtNo
Fitness CenterYes
Ice Skating RinkNo
Jogging TrackNo
Mini-Golf CourseNo
Rock Climbing WallNo
Water SlideNo
Water Sports PlatformYes
24-Hour Room ServiceYes
BabysittingNo
Children's PlayroomNo
Supervised Youth ProgramNo
Teen CenterNo
Special AmenitiesTwo 6-passenger U-Boat Worx Cruise Sub 7 mini-submarines; complimentary Zodiacs, sea kayaks, and RIBs launched from an in-ship marina (The Hangar); Nordic Spa with Badestamp hot tub, sauna, and hydrotherapy pool
Costs and Gratuities
Base Daily Gratuities*(Per Person Per Day) $17.00
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The standard service charge automatically added per guest, per day, on top of the fare.
Tip added to drinks & services 15%
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The automatic gratuity percentage added to bar tabs and paid services.
Tipping Expected?Yes
Registry & Identifiers
Call sign LAGY8
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The ship's unique radio identifier used in maritime communications.
IMO number 9863194
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A permanent 7-digit ID assigned to the hull for life, even if the ship is later renamed or sold.
MMSI number 259070000
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A 9-digit radio ID broadcast by the ship's transponder for tracking and communications.
Port of registry Bergen, Norway
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The ship's legal home port and country of registration — its 'flag'.