When Viking Octantis quietly made its debut in February 2022, we were thrilled to see happy guests wearing bright red parkas waving from the bow of the new ship as it sailed through ice off the coast of Antarctica. Viking is cruising to the Great Lakes in 2022 on Viking Octantis. Ship Sea Dream II. The ship will remain in the Great Lakes until early October 2022, sailing a variety of itineraries between Toronto and Duluth. 8Disembark in Thunder Bay, OntarioDisembark and return home on your flight, or consider extending your stay with post cruise stay in Churchill on Hudson Bay! Based on guest requests, we will offer new three- and four-day cruises for time-pressed travelers. And while currently submarines may only be launched outside of U.S. waters, there are plenty of Canadian port stops, so everyone who wants one should be able to schedule a sub ride. The ship then sailed to the Silver Islet for guests to hike Sleeping Giant Provincial Park. Harriet Baskas Contributor Cruise Critic is just back from sailing on the Viking's Octantis, the cruise lines' first expedition ship. Aula Auditorium also doubles as Cinema, being fitted with a retractable screen (covering the entire window wall towards the stern) and latest sound and visual equipment. In the evenings, Explorers Lounge hosts live performances by resident musicians (pianist, guitarist, classical trio). 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For those who have sailed on one of Vikings ocean ships, the Octantis expedition ship (and its twin, Viking Polaris, which will begin sailing later in 2022) will immediately feel familiar. Arriving in the early evening under rainy skies, Viking Octantis was welcomed on the dock by the MacGillivray Pipe Band. Book Viking Oceans Viking Octantis online or call 1-888-766-6420 - iCruise.com . Enjoy a RIB cruise to Thompson Island, a tiny island surrounded by the waters of Lake Superior. Pulling a cruise ship into the locks and waiting for 22 million gallons of water to raise the water level by 21 feet to match the level on the other side takes a lot of time. There was also a well-equipped fitness centre with cardio machines and weights, along with a beauty salon and spa services like facials and massages. Together the two spaces can be combined to create an unmatched indoor-outdoor al fresco experience for guests to be immersed in nature. As we approached Silver Islet, a tiny windswept island where the underwater infrastructure of one of the worlds largest former silver mining operations is still visible, including the mining platforms and the entrance to the old mining shaft. Okeechobee Lodge, Fraser Bay, Ontario. It wasn't long before the lake, carved by continental ice sheets, resembled a vast ocean with smaller waves. For off-ship adventures, Viking Octantis has an impressive and extensive range of expedition vehicles, include a fleet of professional-grade zodiacs, lots of two-seater kayaks, a pair of military-grade, 12-set Special Operation Boats that everyone calls SOBs, and two yellow submarines with revolving seats that can each carry six guests and a pilot and offer 270-degrees views. Subscribe to our monthly small ship cruise email. Our new expedition ships feature innovative, light-filled spaces where comfort meets discovery. (See all of Viking Octantis' itineraries by checking out Cruise Critic's find a cruise feature. This old-fashioned island is car free, creating an intriguing atmosphere with bicycles and horse drawn carriages. (American Queen Voyages is the only Great Lakes cruise provider who currently sails from Navy Pier in Chicago). Jul 16, 2022 | A rock arch in Sleeping Giant Provincial Park on Lake Superior. Guests can explore the shores of places like Thunder Bay, Canada, or Wisconsin's Apostle Islands in a new way. The two submersibles (model "U-Boat Worx-Cruise Sub 7") are 7-person (fitted with 6 revolving seats for passengers plus 1 seat for the pilot) and feature spherical windows (for 270-degree views), max speed 8 knots (15 kph / 9 mph), max diving depth 100 m (330 ft). Photo Credit: TW photo by Andrea Zelinski, Grow Your Business Today & Beyond with your Winning Plan. The Viking Octantis waited for over an hour at the Soo Locks while the Canadian freighter, CSL Taduessac, owned by Canada Steamship, carefully maneuvered through the locks. To optimize guest safety and comfort, Chairman Torstein Hagen called upon the expertise and collaboration of Viking teams, including maritime architects, interior designers, and nautical and technical staff. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. We returned to the ship and then took a Zodiac to the historic Okeechobee Lodge with gorgeous views of Manitoulin Island across the channel. The onboard expedition equipment is provided complimentary to all passengers (regardless of cabin category). 6Scenic Cruising: Soo Locks Transit Today will be spent cruising, but that doesn't mean there aren't plenty of activities! From Nordic Balcony staterooms to the abundance of extra perks and amenities in our spacious Explorer Suites, there is no finer way to travel. Viking Expeditions' boats are constructed by the Norwegian shipbuilder VARD (subsidiary of the Italian company Fincantieri). Indoors, we found plenty of comfortable seating nooks and viewing spots, along with an impressive art collection that includes historic black and white photograph reproductions from polar expeditions and of explorers such as Ernest Shackleton and Roald Amundsen. Excludes port fees. . * Photo: Judi Cohen. 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In the evening you'll want to head to an outside deck for out-of-this-world stargazing. Over the next few days you'll have your choice in activities, from kayaking through the gorgeous area, learning about local Native culture from members of the Anishinaabe First Nations, hiking green forests, researching bird activity with an onboard scientist, or a Zodiac Cruise. The vessel (IMO number 9863194) is currently Norway-flagged (MMSI 259070000) and registered in Longyearbyen Spitsbergen. And in the spirit of exploration (and because we asked nicely) Dr. Damon Stanwell-Smith, Vikings Head of Science and Sustainability, was kind enough to bring out a set of the Antarctic felt birds, including penguins, for a special display. River cruising is incredibly popular right now and a St Lawrence Cruise Lines spokesperson confirms that bookings Best Luggage For Cruises By Heidi Sarna & the QC Team Readers often ask us about luggage recommendations; the latest query came from a woman booked on an upcoming small-ship Alaska cruise. The launch platform features a 26 m (85 ft) wide rollers-covered slipway (boat ramp) that allows safe and sheltered embarkation on the RIBs inside the cruise ship. To explore the worlds most remote regions, we have introduced two specifically built, cutting-edge expedition class small ships: Viking Octantis and Viking Polaris. Hours passed as we watched red canoes, multi-colour kayaks and paddleboards bobbing on the Killarney Channel, with the Viking Octantis anchored in the Bay. * I would like to subscribe to the QuirkyCruise newsletters. per person. I had heard about the Woods Restaurant and was eager to check out this hidden gem, with its Bavarian-mountain vibe. Viking Cruises also partnered with NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration). * Photo: Judi Cohen. Special Savings; Reduced Airfare For a limited time enjoy great cruise savings and drastically reduced international airfare may be available on select 2022 - 2024 Viking Ocean sailings. Due to her size, Octantis was well suited for the waves and swells in the Great Lakes. 5, 2022 at 12:41 PM PDT MACKINAC ISLAND, Mich. (WLUC) - The largest passenger vessel to navigate the Great Lakes, the Viking Octantis, is making its way around Michigan for. # of Nights 7. Cruise Line Atlas Ocean Voyages. The Hangar is an aft-located indoor marina for launching the smaller-sized RIBs (rigid inflatable boats). The Octantis sails four Great Lakes routes departing and arriving in Milwaukee and Duluth, Minn., in the U.S. and Toronto and Thunder Bay in Canada. Book online with iCruise.com or call 1-800-427-8473. . Special single rates apply where listed. The large window (which Viking, for some reason, calls a Nordic balcony) opened from the top-down at a perfect level at which to watch the passing scenery. To our delight, baby turtles were visible, some poking their legs and heads out of the shells. Reviewer C.J. Or lower the top panoramic glass for a sheltered, al fresco lookout. The highlight of the Great Lakes Explorer itinerary for me was cruising in Northern Ontario, on Lake Huron, Georgian Bay and Lake Superior, one of the most beautiful regions in Canada, and arguably in the world. 16m. The informal gatherings are themed on explorations and led by members of the onboard Expedition Team sharing their unique stories (personal and professional experiences) with the passengers. The best part is, the Thermal Suite is free for all passengers. The lounge is served by its own bar (Explorers Bar is on Deck 5) and has a small terrace (open-air seating area). The AIS position was reported 4 minutes ago. If you're visiting the Arctic, for example, you want to learn about the polar bears and bird life there, delve into the native culture and immerse yourself in talks about the climate. Small-ship cruises are Lord of the Highlands Cruise By Pat Dacey. Listen to a lecture on the theories about the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald, a freighter that now lies at the bottom of Lake Superior. Upon arrival in Fraser Bay with its rugged glacier-sculpted pink granite rock faces and cliffs, we awaited instructions for our dive in Viking Octantiss submarine. 1h 17m. Senior cruise editor Andrea Zelinski immersed herself in Viking's Scandinavian spa experience, working up the courage to pull the chain for the bucket shower. Viking Octantis was the newest, biggest and most high-tech of all the ships I've cruised on recently which includes the much smaller 66-pax Canadian Empress from St. Lawrence Cruise Lines and Ontario Waterways' 45-pax Kawartha Voyageur. Over the next few days you'll have your choice in activities, from kayaking through the gorgeous area, learning about local Native culture from members of the Anishinaabe First Nations, hiking green forests, researching bird activity with an onboard scientist, or a Zodiac Cruise. And recently I had the opportunity to cruise the remaining Great Lakes for a week with my husband on the new Viking Octantis, a ship carrying 378 passengers (above QuirkyCruises normal cap of 300, but Heidi and Ted decided to make an exception, as we do from time to time). Great Lakes Collection From $11,995 | 15 Days | 10 Included Tours | 2 Countries Itinerary Dates & Pricing Resources For current fares, please call a Viking Expert: 1-800-381-4596 or Request a Quote today. Polar-Class passenger ships are required to have ice-strengthened hulls which are longitudinally divided into 4 sections - bow, bow intermediate (ballast water tanks), midship, stern (ballast water tanks). Trademark's services include passengers and goods transportation, cruise shipping and travel agency services, travel tour operations (transport of passengers for guided and sightseeing tours), cruise and travel arrangements, transportation reservations (including cruise ship and land excursions), packaging and storage of goods, provision of information and advice (related to the aforesaid services). * Photo: Judi Cohen. 2Mackinac Island, MIYour cruise starts off with a destination favorite of passengers- Mackinac Island! A 5th Lift (aft) is wheelchair-accessible and interconnects decks 2 through 5. Whats Included on a Viking Octantis Cruise: We decided to spend a day in Milwaukee before the cruise, to allow time for a walk in the downtown area and along the waterfront. Book Viking Oceans online or call 1-800-427-8473 - iCruise.com . Adjacent to The Aula through sliding glass walls is the Finse Terrace, an outdoor lounge area with comfortable couches and warming lava rock firepitsperfect for panoramic views of the surroundings. Godmother Liv Arnesen offered her blessing remotely (via real-time live streaming) from Amsterdam (Netherlands) where was officially christened Viking Polaris. Ratings (5=excellent, 4=very good, sponsored Prince William Sound Cruise Looking for someplace different? In my opinion, the Great Lakes are on par with many of the worlds most scenic cruising destinations. The 665-foot-long, Polar Class 6 ship carries 378 guests and 256 crewmembers and sailed its inaugural in Antarctica before heading north. And so QuirkyCruise.com was born, an excellent research tool for planning your own unforgettable small ship trip. What we love about Viking Octantis Great Lakes itineraries is the addition of new ways to explore: via submersible or RIB inflatable vessels. The lakes are the largest body of water in North America, yet only a few cruise lines sail them, namely Pearl Seas Cruises with one 210-passenger ship and American Queen Voyages sailing two 202-passenger ships. The paintings by the famous Canadian artists known as the Group of Sevenwere largely painted in northern Ontario capturing the stunning landscapes along the shores of Georgian Bay with the magnificent rocks and windswept pine trees. Enter Viking Octantis, a 378-passenger expedition vessel that was custom-built to cut through the ice in Antarctica and squeeze through the locks in the Great Lakes. Our Nordic Penthouse Cabin #4004. 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But The Aula also can be opened to the adjacent Finse Terrace (pictured above), a large outdoor lounge that even features lava rock "firepits.". Winter Cruising in Canada By Anne Kalosh Travelers on small-ship line Ponant will become the first to cruise Canada in winter when Le Commandant Charcot braves the snow and ice to offer a pioneering adventure. Your cruise starts off with a destination favorite of passengers- Mackinac Island! And there will be another cultural opportunity to connect with the people of the Anishinaabe First Nations, to learn songs, traditional fishing techniques and about local plants. NOAA scientists are present on all Great Lakes USA voyages to conduct research (on local weather changes and ecosystems) and present lectures themed on the Great Lakes region. Tipping/gratuities (recommended daily gratuity USD 14 pp) is automatically added to the passengers' onboard accounts. Zebra mussel shells, plankton and small fish surrounded us. RELATED: Anne Kalosh reports on Viking turning 25 amid a flurry of new ship arrivals. The highlight, though, is the Thermal Suite, which includes a hydrotherapy pool, loungers and plunge pool designed around the Nordic ritual of hot and cold treatments. Stay current with special offers, news and destination-focused content. For both those who know the Great Lakes region well and those, like me, visiting for the first time, Viking chairman Torstein Hagen knows starting or ending a Viking Octantis cruise in Milwaukee brings up the question: Why Milwaukee?. That said, it's still important to know that landings ashore still could require wet or difficult landings. Seating area with sofa, low table, vanity desk with chair, wardrobe, full-length mirror with mini lights (doubles as night light with bedside on/off button), floor-ceiling drying closet. Sign up for our e-Newsletter & receive exclusive offers! Ocean-view stateroom with private Nordic Balcony: floor-to-ceiling distortion-free glass at your ships edge, for optimal cozy viewing. Those vessels, with 930 passengers, are wildly popular for combining an adults-only atmosphere with a luxury feel and no nickel-and-diming. Once launched, the data from the balloon could be viewed in real-time on computers in Expedition Central. The island feels like a film set from the early 1900s with its old-world charm and slow pace. See details and pricing for the Viking Octantis 7 Night Niagara and the Great Lakes Cruise sailing May 12, 2023 from Toronto. Elvis stayed in 1976, and loads of other dignitaries, entertainers and sports celebrities have also slept there. This is the only itinerary that spends 3 days in the Georgian Bay, giving you plenty of time to explore the near 30,000 granite islands of the Georgian Bay Biosphere Reserve. The reason this space stands apart is it features floor-to-ceiling windows that offer 270-degree views. Hurry offer ends 11:59 PM EST on 06/30/2023! If Viking Oceans modified this itinerary for weather or operational reasons after departing , the modified schedule would not be reflected here. (Note: While all guests have the opportunity to sign up for the submarine dives, theyre weather and wave dependent; after the information briefing, I saw that many passengers decided not to do a dive due to concerns about claustrophobia and mobility. More Offers than the Cruise Line: Special Savings; Reduced Airfare. This newest Viking ship is one of ten identical, 930-passenger, ocean-going vessels launched by the company since 2015. Itineraries may operate in reverse. (Other regional itineraries include Thunder Bay to Milwaukee , which makes some different stops; Toronto to Duluth or Milwaukee.). June 21, 2023 05:41 AM. A second expedition vessel, the Viking Polaris, will debut later this year and will join the Viking Octantis in the Great Lakes for the 2023 season. The water was not murky once we were on the lake bottom, but overall there was very little to see.). We frequented the buffet at the World Caf for most breakfasts and lunches. Opened in 1855 to allow ships to bypass the rivers 21-foot fall over roiling rapids, Soo Locks innovative lock system was one of the greatest engineering projects of its day. Our comfortable 169-square-foot Penthouse Cabin #4004 had a large window (that could open) and was located forward on Deck 4. document.getElementById( "ak_js_3" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Ted & Heidi are long-time travel writers with a penchant for small ship cruising. * Photo: Viking Cruises, Viking Octantiss two submarines in its Hangar. Explorers Lounge also doubles as Reading Lounge, having a selection of best-seller books, quiet atmosphere, comfortable seating, beverage service. Destination Canada / New England Ports of Call Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Mackinac Island, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada Special Promotions* Cruise Web Exclusive: 10% OFF Excursions* Get Deal Itinerary & Pricing 7 Night Great Lakes Explorer sailing on the Viking Octantis Departure Dates: Jun 2023 - Jul 2024 Jun 2 2023 Call us Cruise Line Sea Dream Yacht Club. With so many dining options there are four it was difficult to choose where to eat, but we did manage to try every one of the restaurants during our cruise. For everyone, though, the wow factors will be the science lab where passengers can learn about and partake in real research; Expedition Central, stocked with everything from 3-D maps, chart tables and daily geology and other displays to aid in interpreting the scenery and surroundings; and the top-drawer expedition equipment that includes everything from kayaks and military-grade Special Operation Boats (known as SOBs) to a pair of yellow submarines named John and Paul. I was humbled by the unrivalled natural beauty of Lakes Superior, Michigan and Huron, as well as Georgian Bay. Submarines are becoming the norm when it comes to expedition cruising, but Viking's newest cruise ship is doubling the fun, offering two submersibles. All are included at no additional cost, even specialty restaurants like Manfredis Italian for Mediterranean. The Hide bar, with its sloped windows beneath the water on Deck 1 became our after-dinner haunt for liquors and aperitifs, and even some storytelling by the expedition team. Sip on coffee and marvel out your window in the morning, you'll have a scenic view of the still waters. Now, experience all the comfort and elegance of our award-winning fleet with an expedition ship built specifically to explore the worlds most remote destinations and allow you to immerse yourself in these regions. This 15-day itinerary visits the highlights of the lakes in style aboard the Octantis. We were told that erosion will likely cause the arch to fall into the water in the future. This is a pretty marked departure from the tendering experience you'll encounter on most other expedition ships, which usually require passengers to battle waves and wind to move from the ship to the tender. Anne Kalosh reports on Viking turning 25 amid a flurry of new ship arrivals. The most-innovative feature looks to be its 85-foot slipway, designed to allow guests to get into and out of the smaller vessels from a flat and stable surface. Weather Service and are the only civilian ships on the list. We were pleased to see that Viking Octantis has made room for a well-equipped fitness room. Departure Port Barcelona, Spain. Top 10: An inspired offering of music and dance from Portugal to New Orleans. Viking's Canada cruises visit NYC New York, Halifax NS, Gulf of St Lawrence (scenic cruising, Cape Breton National Park), Charlottetown (Prince Edward Island), Magdalen Islands Quebec (scenic cruising), Cap-aux-Meules (Quebec), Sept-Iles Quebec, Saguenay Quebec (zodiac cruising through Saguenay Fjord), Quebec City, Trois-Rivieres Quebec, Montreal Quebec, Seaway Locks (transit to Lake Ontario), Toronto Ontario. Daily Itinerary. Cruise lineViking Expeditions (Viking Cruises). Signature destinations include Beagle Channel (Glacier Alley) and Drake Passage, Cape Horn, Half Moon Island, Deception Island (Whalers Bay), Brown Bluff, Wiencke Island (Damoy Point), Lemaire Channel, Petermann Island, Cuverville Island, Neko Harbor (Antarctic Peninsula). Due to her size, Octantis was well suited for the waves and swells in the Great Lakes. She pointed out invasive species of plants and pollinator plants for honeybees. Date of Cruise May, 2023. Viking's Arctic cruises visit Tromso Norway, Svalbard Islands Norway, Polar Ice Cap (scenic cruising), Spitsbergen Island (Barentsburg, Smeerenburg, Barentsburg, Alicehamna/Alice Harbour, Hornsund, Nordfjorden, Liefdefjorden), Bjornoya (Bear Island), Barents Sea (cruising). Our @quirkyc, LOVE Peter Knego & Anne Kaloshs first impres, Thrilled 2 of my favourite @quirkycruise writers a, * I would like to subscribe to the QuirkyCruise newsletters. Viking Octantis ship's hull (yard number 906) is ice-class PC6 (Polar Class 6) which allows safe navigation in multi-year sea ice conditions. As cruise lines search for new territories to explore, the Great Lakes region is one they are just beginning to venture into.
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