7-night Niagara and the Great Lakes Cruise

October 2, 2026

Viking: Viking Octantis

Milwaukee/Toronto

Vacation Offer ID 1536864

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From $7,295

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Overview

Ship Info

Activities & Services

Staterooms

Deckplans

Cruise Inclusions

Viking Inclusive Value:

One complimentary shore excursion in every port of call/landing site
Kayaks, zodiacs, RIBs & submarine excursions (where available)
A Viking Expedition Kit with a variety of equipment to explore at no extra charge
All Viking Excursion Gear needed for any relevant excursion
Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary
Beer, wine & soft drinks with onboard lunch & dinner
Alternative restaurant dining at no extra charge
24-hour room service, specialty coffees, teas & bottled water
Top-rated spa and state-of-the-art fitness center access
Self-service launderette with iron/ironing board
All port taxes and fees
Airport transfers on embarkation/disembarkation day with purchase of Viking Air
Viking-arranged charter flights to select destinations

Available Add-Ons

Optional air add-ons are available from Viking Cruises' designated gateway cities in the U.S. and Canada, and include all government fees and taxes.
Pre- or Post- cruise hotel stay
Optional shore excursions

Destination Guide
Suggested Shore Excursions

Destination	Arrival	Departure
Milwaukee	10/02/2026	10/03/2026
Mackinac Island	10/04/2026	10/04/2026
Alpena	10/05/2026	10/05/2026
Detroit	10/06/2026	10/06/2026
Point Pelee	10/07/2026	10/07/2026
Port Colborne	10/08/2026	10/08/2026
Welland Canal	10/08/2026	10/08/2026
Toronto	10/09/2026	10/09/2026

Firstly it was invented modern river cruising. Then, it got redefined ocean cruising. Now, experience all the comfort and elegance of award-winning fleet with an expedition ship built specifically to explore the world's most remote destinations and allow you to immerse yourself in these regions.

Ship Statistics

Maiden Voyage: 2022
Registry: Longyearbyen, Norway
Beam: 77 ft (23.5 m)
Ship Length: 665 ft (202.7 m)
Maximum Speed: 16 knots
Gross Tonnage: 30,150 GRT
Passenger Capacity: 378

Number of Crew: 256
Lounge: Yes
Bars / Lounges: Yes
Dining / Restaurants: Yes
Fitness Center: Yes
Spa: Yes

Dining

Bar & Lounges

Onboard Activities

Outdoor Activities

Wellness

Shopping

Balcony

Nordic Balcony Stateroom (N2) $7,295

Category: N2
Deck 2

Size including Nordic Balcony: 215 sq. ft.
Features: Ocean-view stateroom with private Nordic Balcony: floor-to-ceiling distortion-free glass at your ship’s edge, for optimal cozy viewing. Or lower the top panoramic glass for a sheltered, al fresco lookout. King-size Viking Explorer Bed (optional twin-bed configuration) with luxury linens & pillows. 55" OLED flat-screen TV. 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports. Large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated floor, anti-fog mirror & hair dryer. Premium Freyja® toiletries. Plush robes & slippers. Direct-dial satellite phone & cell service. Security safe. Individual climate control. Purified water refilled daily. Mini-bar with soft drinks, water & snacks. Binoculars. Traditional Norwegian Marius-weave blanket. Personal coffee machine with premium coffee & tea selections. Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping. 24-hour room service. Floor-to-ceiling drying closet. Spacious drawers & closet with wooden hangers. Under-bed suitcase storage space.

Nordic Balcony Stateroom (N1) $7,395

Category: N1
Deck 2

Deluxe Nordic Balcony Stateroom (DN3) $7,595

Category: DN3
Deck 3

Size including Nordic Balcony: 215 sq. ft.
Features: Ocean-view stateroom with private Nordic Balcony: floor-to-ceiling distortion-free glass at your ship’s edge, for optimal cozy viewing. Or lower the top panoramic glass for a sheltered, al fresco lookout. King-size Viking Explorer Bed (optional twin-bed configuration) with luxury linens & pillows. 55" OLED flat-screen TV featuring CNN, CBC, MBC2, beIN Sports. Premium Freyja® toiletries. Plush robes & slippers. Security safe. Individual climate control. Purified water refilled daily. Mini-bar with soft drinks, water & snacks (replenished once daily). Binoculars. Traditional Norwegian Marius-weave blanket. Personal coffee machine with premium coffee & tea selections. Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping. 24-hour room service. Floor-to-ceiling drying closet. Spacious drawers & closet with wooden hangers. Under-bed suitcase storage space.

Deluxe Nordic Balcony Stateroom (DN2) $7,895

Category: DN2
Deck 3

Size including Nordic Balcony: 215 sq. ft.
Features: Ocean-view stateroom with private Nordic Balcony: floor-to-ceiling distortion-free glass at your ship’s edge, for optimal cozy viewing. Or lower the top panoramic glass for a sheltered, al fresco lookout. King-size Viking Explorer Bed (optional twin-bed configuration) with luxury linens & pillows. 55" OLED flat-screen TV featuring CNN, CBC, MBC2, beIN Sports. Premium Freyja® toiletries. Plush robes & slippers. Security safe. Individual climate control. Purified water refilled daily. Mini-bar with soft drinks, water & snacks (replenished once daily). Binoculars. Traditional Norwegian Marius-weave blanket. Personal coffee machine with premium coffee & tea selections. Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping. 24-hour room service. Floor-to-ceiling drying closet. Spacious drawers & closet with wooden hangers. Under-bed suitcase storage space.

Deluxe Nordic Balcony Stateroom (DN1) $8,195

Category: DN1
Deck 4

Size including Nordic Balcony: 215 sq. ft.
Features: Ocean-view stateroom with private Nordic Balcony: floor-to-ceiling distortion-free glass at your ship’s edge, for optimal cozy viewing. Or lower the top panoramic glass for a sheltered, al fresco lookout. King-size Viking Explorer Bed (optional twin-bed configuration) with luxury linens & pillows. 55" OLED flat-screen TV featuring CNN, CBC, MBC2, beIN Sports. Premium Freyja® toiletries. Plush robes & slippers. Security safe. Individual climate control. Purified water refilled daily. Mini-bar with soft drinks, water & snacks (replenished once daily). Binoculars. Traditional Norwegian Marius-weave blanket. Personal coffee machine with premium coffee & tea selections. Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping. 24-hour room service. Floor-to-ceiling drying closet. Spacious drawers & closet with wooden hangers. Under-bed suitcase storage space.

Nordic Penthouse Balcony Stateroom (NP) $9,295

Category: NP
Deck 4

Size including Nordic Balcony: 269 sq. ft.
Features: Ocean-view stateroom with private Nordic Balcony: floor-to-ceiling distortion-free glass at your ship’s edge, for optimal cozy viewing. Or lower the top panoramic glass for a sheltered, al fresco lookout. King-size Viking Explorer Bed (optional twin-bed configuration) with luxury linens & pillows. 55" OLED flat-screen TV. 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports. Large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated floor, anti-fog mirror & hair dryer. Premium Freyja® toiletries. Plush robes & slippers. Direct-dial satellite phone & cell service. Security safe. Individual climate control. Purified water refilled daily. Mini-bar with alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, water & snacks. Binoculars. Traditional Norwegian Marius-weave blanket. Personal coffee machine with premium coffee & tea selections. Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping. 24-hour room service. Floor-to-ceiling drying closet. Spacious drawers & closet with wooden hangers. Under-bed suitcase storage space.

Suite

Nordic Junior Suite (NS) $9,995

Category: NS
Deck 4

Size including Nordic Balcony: 322 sq. ft.
Features: Ocean-view stateroom with private Nordic Balcony: floor-to-ceiling distortion-free glass at your ship’s edge, for optimal cozy viewing. Or lower the top panoramic glass for a sheltered, al fresco lookout. Plus, additional storage and seating features. King-size Viking Explorer Bed (optional twin-bed configuration) with luxury linens & pillows. 55" OLED flat-screen TV. 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports. Large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, double-sink vanity, heated floor, anti-fog mirror & hair dryer. Premium Freyja® toiletries. Plush robes & slippers. Direct-dial satellite phone & cell service. Security safe. Individual climate control. Purified water refilled daily. Welcome bottle of champagne. Mini-bar with alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, water & snacks (replenished once daily). Binoculars. Traditional Norwegian Marius-weave blanket. Personal coffee machine with premium coffee & tea selections. Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping. 24-hour room service. Complimentary laundry, dry cleaning, pressing & shoe shine services. Floor-to-ceiling drying closet. Spacious drawers & closet with wooden hangers. Under-bed suitcase storage space.

Owner's Suite (OS) Call for pricing

Category: OS

Size including Private Lounge Area: 1,238 sq. ft.
Features: Panoramic ocean-view, multi-room suite with private Nordic Balcony, private garden lounge area with badenstamp, separate dining area/boardroom seating six, and private library, wine & music collections curated by Chairman Torstein Hagen. King-size Viking Explorer Bed with luxury linens & pillows. 55" OLED flat-screen TV. Two additional 42" flat-screen interactive LCD TVs with intuitive remote & complimentary Movies on Demand in suite. 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports. Large master bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, double-sink vanity, heated floor, anti-fog mirror & hair dryer, plus guest bathroom. Premium Freyja® toiletries. Plush robes & slippers. Direct-dial satellite phone & cell service. Security safe. Individual climate control. Purified water refilled daily. Welcome bottle of Veuve Clicquot champagne. Mini-bar with alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, water & premium snacks (replenished once daily). Binoculars. Traditional Norwegian Marius-weave blanket. Personal coffee machine with premium coffee & tea selections. Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping. 24-hour room service, including service from any restaurant during open hours. Daily personalized tea or pre-dinner cocktail & canapés on request. Dinner & guided tour with ship officers (subject to availability). Complimentary laundry, dry cleaning, pressing & shoe shine services. Silver Spirits beverage package included. Floor-to-ceiling drying closet. Spacious walk-in closet with wooden hangers & drawers. Under-bed suitcase storage space.

All fares and offers are for new bookings only, as of , are subject to availability, may not be combinable with other offers except Viking Explorer Society Travel Credit and Referral Rewards Credit, are capacity-controlled and may be withdrawn at any time without prior notice.

Cruise fares listed are cruise only in U.S. dollars, per person, based on double occupancy. Cruise fares listed are valid for U.S. and Canadian residents only. Cruise ship fuel surcharge may apply. 2-for-1 fares are based upon published full brochure fares; cruise fares do not include pre-paid charges, optional facilities and service fees, and personal charges, as defined in the terms and conditions of the Passenger Ticket Contract. Full brochure fares may not have resulted in actual sales in all stateroom categories and may not have been in effect during the last 90 days. Promotional fares may remain in effect after the expiration date. Viking reserves the right to correct errors or omissions and to change any and all fares, fees and surcharges at any time. Please call for the most up-to-date prices, as pricing and availability may change at any time. The cruise ship fuel surcharge is additional revenue to Viking River Cruises, as are any additional charges relating to currency fluctuation other than for fully paid cruise fares and full fares, which fluctuations are beyond our control. Additional terms and conditions may apply. Complete terms and conditions may be found in the Passenger Ticket Contract.

All fares are quoted in US Dollars.

Deck 6