Viking Ocean Cruises
Viking Octantis
- Cruises
- 36
- From
- $7,499
Ship comparison
Viking Octantis vs Viking Polaris
Viking Ocean Cruises
Viking Polaris
- Cruises
- 34
- From
- $7,499
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Viking Octantis is a small Viking Ocean Cruises ship carrying 378 passengers, in service since 2022. Viking Polaris is a small Viking Ocean Cruises ship carrying 378 passengers, in service since 2022.
Choose Viking Octantis if you want better-rated staterooms: it outscores Viking Polaris for staterooms (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Viking Polaris if you want a more family-friendly ship, a more romantic trip or more of a party: it outscores Viking Octantis for family friendly (2.0 vs 1.0), romantic (8.0 vs 7.0) and party (6.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Viking Octantis | Viking Polaris | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Viking Ocean Cruises | Viking Ocean Cruises |
| Ship size | Small | Small |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2022 | 2022 |
| Gross tonnage | 30,150 | 30,150 |
| Passengers | 378 | 378 |
| Crew | 260 | 260 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 79.8 | 79.8 |
| Cabins | 189 | 189 |
| Decks | 7 | 7 |
| Length | 665 ft | 665 ft |
| Beam | 79 ft | 79 ft |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 10 / 10 | 10 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 36 | 34 |
| Upcoming sailings | 116 | 118 |
| Cruise lengths | 7–80 nights | 7–86 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $7,499 | $7,499 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Viking Octantis leads on 1 of the ten, Viking Polaris on 3, with 6 level.
- Active
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- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
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Viking Ocean Cruises
Viking Octantis
Viking Octantis is the first expedition cruise ship to be introduced by Viking Cruises under the banner of its new Viking Expeditions brand. Given Viking's stellar fleet of midsize ocean ships, this new entry into the cruise market promises a new way for adventure travelers to explore the world.
Sailing now
36 cruises on sale, from $7,499.
Viking Ocean Cruises
Viking Polaris
Viking Polaris debuted in August 2022 with sailings from Norway to the Arctic. Polaris is the second expedition cruise ship introduced by Viking Cruises under its new Viking Expeditions brand, following Viking Octantis.
Sailing now
34 cruises on sale, from $7,499.
Questions
Viking Octantis or Viking Polaris?
Which is bigger, Viking Octantis or Viking Polaris?
They are the same size, 30,150 gross tons each. Viking Octantis carries 378 passengers and Viking Polaris carries 378.
Which ship is newer, Viking Octantis or Viking Polaris?
Both made their maiden voyage in 2022.
Which has more space per passenger?
They are level at 79.8 gross tons per passenger.
Which has more crew per passenger?
They are level, with one crew member for every 1.5 passengers.
Which is better for families?
Viking Polaris scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 2.0 out of 10, against 1.0 for Viking Octantis.
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