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Viking Octantis April 1-20 2027 Cruise & Offers | Viking Cruises

Santiago (Valparaíso), Chile to New York City, United States

Voyage XOC270401Dates April 1–20, 2027Duration 20 daysShip Viking Octantis

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Viking Octantis NEW! Panama Canal & the Americas April 1–20, 2027 voyage XOC270401 official itinerary map
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April 1–20, 2027 · Voyage XOC270401

Destinations & expedition experiences

Open each published destination or exploration region to review its exact dates and classification. Flexible expedition periods remain subject to the captain and expedition team's decisions.

Day 1 · April 1, 2027Santiago (Valparaíso), ChilePlanned expedition destination · North America · Caribbean & Central America · South America

About Santiago (Valparaíso), Chile

Valparaíso is the Pacific port associated with Santiago, Chile’s capital located well inland. The port city climbs steep hills through colorful neighborhoods, stairways, murals, and historic funiculars around a busy bay. Santiago offers civic plazas, museums, and Andes views, but the substantial distance between the two cities requires careful priorities.

Published dates
April 1, 2027
Itinerary days
Day 1
Call type
Planned expedition destination
Published route region
North America · Caribbean & Central America · South America
Port times
Not published for this exact sailing

Expedition-activity planning

Viking's public exact-sailing response does not verify a ship-, departure-, and destination-specific activity roster for voyage XOC270401. Landings, equipment, and activities are not promised here; Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the latest operating information before reservation.

Days 2–3, 5–6, 8–10 · April 2–3, 2027 · April 5–6, 2027 · April 8–10, 2027Sail the Pacific OceanRepeated sea days · North America · Caribbean & Central America · South America

About Sail the Pacific Ocean

The passage across the Pacific Ocean is an at-sea period connecting destinations along the route. The day centers on navigation and views from the vessel rather than a scheduled shore visit. Weather, sea conditions, traffic, and operational needs can influence the exact course and visibility, so no particular coastal view, sighting, or activity is guaranteed.

Published dates
April 2–3, 2027 · April 5–6, 2027 · April 8–10, 2027
Itinerary days
Days 2–3, 5–6, 8–10
Call type
Repeated sea days
Published route region
North America · Caribbean & Central America · South America
Port times
Not published for this exact sailing

Expedition-activity planning

Viking's public exact-sailing response does not verify a ship-, departure-, and destination-specific activity roster for voyage XOC270401. Landings, equipment, and activities are not promised here; Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the latest operating information before reservation.

Day 4 · April 4, 2027Iquique, ChilePlanned expedition destination · North America · Caribbean & Central America · South America

About Iquique, Chile

Iquique occupies a narrow Pacific shelf between the ocean and Chile’s Atacama Desert. Its preserved wooden buildings and arcaded Baquedano district recall the nineteenth-century nitrate boom. Beaches, fishing traditions, and a major commercial port define the modern city, while immense dunes and austere desert landscapes rise immediately inland.

Published dates
April 4, 2027
Itinerary days
Day 4
Call type
Planned expedition destination
Published route region
North America · Caribbean & Central America · South America
Port times
Not published for this exact sailing

Expedition-activity planning

Viking's public exact-sailing response does not verify a ship-, departure-, and destination-specific activity roster for voyage XOC270401. Landings, equipment, and activities are not promised here; Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the latest operating information before reservation.

Day 7 · April 7, 2027Lima (Callao), PeruPlanned expedition destination · North America · Caribbean & Central America · South America

About Lima (Callao), Peru

Callao is Peru’s principal seaport and the cruise gateway to Lima. The capital offers grand colonial squares, pre-Columbian collections, Pacific-facing neighborhoods and one of South America’s most influential culinary scenes. Port procedures, metropolitan traffic and distance between districts make a focused itinerary important for using the available time effectively.

Published dates
April 7, 2027
Itinerary days
Day 7
Call type
Planned expedition destination
Published route region
North America · Caribbean & Central America · South America
Port times
Not published for this exact sailing

Expedition-activity planning

Viking's public exact-sailing response does not verify a ship-, departure-, and destination-specific activity roster for voyage XOC270401. Landings, equipment, and activities are not promised here; Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the latest operating information before reservation.

Day 11 · April 11, 2027Panama City (Fuerte Amador), PanamaPlanned expedition destination · North America · Caribbean & Central America · South America

About Panama City (Fuerte Amador), Panama

Fuerte Amador lies near the Pacific entrance to the Panama Canal and serves as a gateway to Panama City. The capital’s historic Casco Viejo, modern skyline and canal museums offer contrasting perspectives. Tendering, traffic and the distance to locks or rainforest areas should be considered when deciding how much to include.

Published dates
April 11, 2027
Itinerary days
Day 11
Call type
Planned expedition destination
Published route region
North America · Caribbean & Central America · South America
Port times
Not published for this exact sailing

Expedition-activity planning

Viking's public exact-sailing response does not verify a ship-, departure-, and destination-specific activity roster for voyage XOC270401. Landings, equipment, and activities are not promised here; Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the latest operating information before reservation.

Day 12 · April 12, 2027Scenic Sailing: Panama CanalNamed scenic sailing · North America · Caribbean & Central America · South America

About Scenic Sailing: Panama Canal

Panama Canal is a named scenic passage, experienced from the vessel rather than as a visit ashore. The surrounding water, coast, islands, or riverbanks provide visual context as the route unfolds. Visibility, exact course, and timing can vary with weather, water levels, traffic, and operational conditions, so no fixed viewpoint or shore activity is implied.

Published dates
April 12, 2027
Itinerary days
Day 12
Call type
Named scenic sailing
Published route region
North America · Caribbean & Central America · South America
Port times
Not published for this exact sailing

Expedition-activity planning

Viking's public exact-sailing response does not verify a ship-, departure-, and destination-specific activity roster for voyage XOC270401. Landings, equipment, and activities are not promised here; Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the latest operating information before reservation.

Day 13 · April 13, 2027Sail the Caribbean SeaSea day · North America · Caribbean & Central America · South America

About Sail the Caribbean Sea

The passage across the Caribbean Sea is an at-sea period connecting destinations along the route. The day centers on navigation and views from the vessel rather than a scheduled shore visit. Weather, sea conditions, traffic, and operational needs can influence the exact course and visibility, so no particular coastal view, sighting, or activity is guaranteed.

Published dates
April 13, 2027
Itinerary days
Day 13
Call type
Sea day
Published route region
North America · Caribbean & Central America · South America
Port times
Not published for this exact sailing

Expedition-activity planning

Viking's public exact-sailing response does not verify a ship-, departure-, and destination-specific activity roster for voyage XOC270401. Landings, equipment, and activities are not promised here; Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the latest operating information before reservation.

Day 14 · April 14, 2027Port Antonio, JamaicaPlanned expedition destination · North America · Caribbean & Central America · South America

About Port Antonio, Jamaica

Port Antonio occupies two sheltered harbors on Jamaica’s lush northeastern coast. Once a center of the banana trade, the town retains a working market, historic buildings, and a relaxed waterfront. Rainforest-clad hills, rivers, waterfalls, and coves surround the community, with the Blue Mountains rising inland beyond the tropical landscape.

Published dates
April 14, 2027
Itinerary days
Day 14
Call type
Planned expedition destination
Published route region
North America · Caribbean & Central America · South America
Port times
Not published for this exact sailing

Expedition-activity planning

Viking's public exact-sailing response does not verify a ship-, departure-, and destination-specific activity roster for voyage XOC270401. Landings, equipment, and activities are not promised here; Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the latest operating information before reservation.

Day 15 · April 15, 2027Man of War Bay (Great Inagua), BahamasPlanned expedition destination · North America · Caribbean & Central America · South America

About Man of War Bay (Great Inagua), Bahamas

Man of War Bay lies on remote Great Inagua, the southernmost major island of the Bahamas. Salt ponds, dry scrub, mangroves, and open shoreline support abundant birdlife; nearby Lake Rosa is especially associated with West Indian flamingos. The island’s large-scale salt industry remains a defining feature of its sparse human landscape.

Published dates
April 15, 2027
Itinerary days
Day 15
Call type
Planned expedition destination
Published route region
North America · Caribbean & Central America · South America
Port times
Not published for this exact sailing

Expedition-activity planning

Viking's public exact-sailing response does not verify a ship-, departure-, and destination-specific activity roster for voyage XOC270401. Landings, equipment, and activities are not promised here; Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the latest operating information before reservation.

Day 16 · April 16, 2027San Salvador Island, BahamasPlanned expedition destination · North America · Caribbean & Central America · South America

About San Salvador Island, Bahamas

San Salvador is a quiet Bahamian island of low limestone ridges, inland lakes, beaches, and clear Atlantic water. A monument marks its traditional association with Christopher Columbus’s first recorded landfall in the Americas, although historical debate continues. Reefs, small settlements, and the Dixon Hill lighthouse define the island’s present-day character.

Published dates
April 16, 2027
Itinerary days
Day 16
Call type
Planned expedition destination
Published route region
North America · Caribbean & Central America · South America
Port times
Not published for this exact sailing

Expedition-activity planning

Viking's public exact-sailing response does not verify a ship-, departure-, and destination-specific activity roster for voyage XOC270401. Landings, equipment, and activities are not promised here; Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the latest operating information before reservation.

Days 17–19 · April 17–19, 2027Sail the Atlantic OceanMulti-day sailing period · North America · Caribbean & Central America · South America

About Sail the Atlantic Ocean

The passage across the Atlantic Ocean is an at-sea period connecting destinations along the route. The day centers on navigation and views from the vessel rather than a scheduled shore visit. Weather, sea conditions, traffic, and operational needs can influence the exact course and visibility, so no particular coastal view, sighting, or activity is guaranteed.

Published dates
April 17–19, 2027
Itinerary days
Days 17–19
Call type
Multi-day sailing period
Published route region
North America · Caribbean & Central America · South America
Port times
Not published for this exact sailing

Expedition-activity planning

Viking's public exact-sailing response does not verify a ship-, departure-, and destination-specific activity roster for voyage XOC270401. Landings, equipment, and activities are not promised here; Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the latest operating information before reservation.

Day 20 · April 20, 2027New York City, United StatesPlanned expedition destination · North America · Caribbean & Central America · South America

About New York City, United States

New York is a great Atlantic harbor city where Lower Manhattan, the Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn and an extraordinary concentration of museums and neighborhoods frame the waterfront. Its scale rewards a focused plan, whether centered on landmark architecture, Central Park, cultural collections, dining or a walk through one distinctive district.

Published dates
April 20, 2027
Itinerary days
Day 20
Call type
Planned expedition destination
Published route region
North America · Caribbean & Central America · South America
Port times
Not published for this exact sailing

Expedition-activity planning

Viking's public exact-sailing response does not verify a ship-, departure-, and destination-specific activity roster for voyage XOC270401. Landings, equipment, and activities are not promised here; Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the latest operating information before reservation.

Expedition routes may change for weather, sea, ice, wildlife conditions, permits, capacity, or safety. Viking's public exact-sailing response publishes the dated sequence but no port times or exact-departure activity roster, so none has been invented.

A closer look at this sailing

NEW! Panama Canal & the Americas aboard Viking Octantis

On April 1–20, 2027, Viking Octantis operates Viking voyage XOC270401 from Santiago (Valparaíso), Chile to New York City, United States. The published 20-day journey, NEW! Panama Canal & the Americas, includes Santiago (Valparaíso), Chile, Sail the Pacific Ocean, Iquique, Chile, Lima (Callao), Peru, Panama City (Fuerte Amador), Panama, Scenic Sailing: Panama Canal, Sail the Caribbean Sea, Port Antonio, Jamaica.

Port calls and their order reflect Viking's public itinerary at the time of collection. Public arrival and departure times were not supplied, so none have been invented here.

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Viking Octantis April 1-20 2027: is Voyage XOC270401 right for you?

This 20-day voyage aboard Viking Octantis sails Santiago (Valparaíso), Chile to New York City, United States, with calls including Sail the Pacific Ocean, Iquique, Lima (Callao), and Panama City (Fuerte Amador). Voyage XOC270401 matches the latest verified voyage-search dataset used by this website. Before reserving, ask Deluxe Cruises to compare accommodations, deck location, inclusions, current availability, and any family, medical, dietary, or accessibility arrangements for this exact departure.

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Travelers considering a 20-day Santiago (Valparaíso), Chile to New York City, United States aboard Viking Octantis, including Sail the Pacific Ocean, Iquique, Lima (Callao), and Panama City (Fuerte Amador).
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Questions travelers ask

What is the voyage number for this Viking Octantis sailing?

The official voyage number is XOC270401.

Does Viking publish arrival and departure times for this sailing?

Viking's public itinerary does not publish port arrival and departure times for this sailing. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm current documents before travel.

How do I request pricing for this itinerary?

Use the Request Best Pricing link to ask Deluxe Cruises for current eligible offers, accommodation advice, and availability.

What is included and not included on Viking Octantis Voyage XOC270401?

For the April 1-20, 2027 Santiago (Valparaíso), Chile to New York City, United States sailing aboard Viking Octantis: Published Viking Expedition benefits include Nordic Balcony accommodation, one complimentary landing or shore excursion in every port, Wi-Fi, scientific and enrichment spaces, kayaks, Zodiacs, Special Operations Boats, expedition equipment and relevant excursion gear. Activities and equipment remain itinerary- and condition-dependent. The exact fare and booking confirmation control.

What bed is provided for a child or third guest on Viking Octantis Voyage XOC270401?

For the April 1-20, 2027 Santiago (Valparaíso), Chile to New York City, United States sailing aboard Viking Octantis: Viking requires every guest to be at least 18 years old, so no child bed applies. The published primary bed is a king convertible to twins. A third-adult sleeping surface is not safely verified and is not inferred from a sofa or photograph. Deluxe Cruises will confirm the exact room and occupancy before booking.

Are shore excursions included on Viking Octantis Voyage XOC270401, and can Deluxe Cruises help with alternatives?

For the April 1-20, 2027 Santiago (Valparaíso), Chile to New York City, United States sailing aboard Viking Octantis: One complimentary landing or shore excursion in every port is included under Viking's current Expedition program. Weather, ice, operating conditions, participant rules, optional activities and the exact itinerary still control. If a preferred shore experience is not included, Deluxe Cruises can compare independent alternatives and check whether a lower price or better value is available than booking through the cruise line. Availability and savings vary and are confirmed before purchase.

How does Internet and Wi-Fi work aboard Viking Octantis for Voyage XOC270401?

For the April 1-20, 2027 Santiago (Valparaíso), Chile to New York City, United States sailing aboard Viking Octantis: Wi-Fi is published as included aboard Viking Expedition ships, subject to satellite coverage, device rules and the exact booking. Speed and uninterrupted performance are not guaranteed. The exact booking confirmation controls.

Why book Viking Octantis Voyage XOC270401 with Deluxe Cruises?

Deluxe Cruises provides personal planning for Voyage XOC270401, including accommodation and deck-location comparisons, current availability and preferred-rate guidance, and help documenting family, medical, dietary, or accessibility requests before departure.

What should travelers compare for Voyage XOC270401?

For the April 1-20 2027 Santiago (Valparaíso), Chile to New York City, United States, compare the published schedule, accommodation category and location, included services, current availability, and any special requirements before you reserve.

How do I request a personalized luxury cruise quote?

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What are Viking Octantis's verified headline statistics?
2022Year built
Expedition · Polaris/Octantis classPublished ship family
378Guests
30,150 GTGross tonnage
665 ftLength
PC6Polar class
What clothes should I bring for this April itinerary?

Deluxe Cruises packing guidance for this April warm-weather itinerary

  • Pack lightweight breathable clothing, swimwear, strong sun protection, and a light rain layer for tropical showers.
  • Bring secure non-slip walking shoes plus suitable beach or water footwear where the published activities and local conditions call for it.
  • Add a light wrap or sweater for air-conditioned interiors and breezy evenings, and review local customs before visits to religious or community sites.

Viking dress guidance

  • Viking has no formal nights across its ocean, river and expedition products.
  • Expedition ships use practical, layered dress for the environment, with relaxed evenings and no formal night. Polar gear and activity clothing must follow the itinerary-specific packing list.

Packing suggestions are Deluxe Cruises editorial guidance; the cruise line's final documents and the weather forecast control the last check.

What services and amenities are available aboard Viking Octantis?
  • Expedition ships publish Nordic Balcony accommodations, scientific and enrichment spaces and equipment for relevant expedition activities; jackets, gear and included activities depend on itinerary and conditions.

Venues, hours, inclusions, equipment, and operating conditions can vary by ship and sailing. Deluxe Cruises will reconfirm the details for this departure.

What fitness, sports, or wellness facilities does Viking Octantis have?
  • Expedition ships publish a fitness center, Nordic Spa and expedition-specific wellness facilities.

Class schedules, age rules, treatment access, expedition activity eligibility, and equipment availability are confirmed for the exact ship and voyage.

What accommodation features and services can Viking Octantis guests expect?
  • Expedition ships publish rooms with a Nordic Balcony window and expedition-focused storage and drying features. Exact room size, bath, occupancy, accessibility and included category benefits must come from the selected ship and category.

Review the exact room or suite number, category, deck position, layout, and benefits for Voyage XOC270401 before reserving.

Can children and babies sail aboard Viking Octantis?
  • Viking requires every guest to be at least 18 years old on embarkation day across river, ocean and expedition voyages; the product is not designed with services or facilities for children.
  • Viking cannot accommodate a guest past the 24th week of pregnancy. Notify Viking promptly and confirm whether a Fit-to-Travel letter or other current documentation is required.

For Voyage XOC270401: do not assume a supervised program, babysitting, crib, or child-specific service unless it is confirmed for this sailing.

How does Viking Octantis handle special needs, medical arrangements, and accessibility?
  • Discuss mobility, medical, communication and accommodation needs before booking and complete Viking's current accessibility documentation so the ship, itinerary and excursions can be assessed.
  • A mobility device normally must meet Viking's published size and storage limits, and the guest is responsible for required equipment and personal care. Ports, aircraft, motorcoaches, gangways, steps and shore facilities can prevent access.
  • Expedition ships use small craft and remote terrain for many landings. No shore access or activity should be promised without sailing-specific approval.
  • Onboard and shoreside medical access may be limited or delayed, and Viking does not provide specialized continuing care. Bring adequate medication and equipment and disclose needs before travel.
  • Expedition ships operate in remote regions where evacuation can be difficult or impossible despite onboard medical personnel and facilities; guests must follow Viking's current pre-boarding medical-assessment process.

Important: access varies by accommodation, gangway, pier, tender, shore transport, and operating conditions. Document needs when requesting the booking and reconfirm them before travel.

What is the smoking policy aboard Viking Octantis?
  • Viking ships are non-smoking except in designated outdoor areas. Smoking and electronic cigarettes are prohibited in staterooms, verandas and indoor public spaces.
  • Exact smoking locations and shore restrictions differ by ship and waterway; follow onboard signs and instructions.
  • Expedition ships can apply additional polar operating rules; follow the expedition team's instructions.

Designated locations and onboard rules can change. Follow the policy, posted signs, and crew instructions in force for the voyage.

How can I find the best cruise airfare for Viking Octantis Voyage XOC270401?

For flights to Santiago (Valparaíso), Chile before this Viking Octantis cruise and home from New York City, United States after Voyage XOC270401, compare schedules, fare rules, baggage allowances, connection times, and change options—not airfare alone. Visit the Deluxe Cruises Cruise Airfare page to explore flight options designed around your cruise and potential ways to save money. Airfares and savings vary, and Deluxe Cruises will help confirm suitable travel dates and connection time before booking.

Where can I review cruise travel insurance information?

Visit the Deluxe Cruises Cruise Travel Insurance page to prepare for a quote and compare optional protection with Travel Insured.

You can also search the Deluxe Cruises Cruise-Line Travel Insurance Directory for cruise-line-specific plan companies, insurer or administrator contacts, available policy-document links, and published pre-existing-condition purchase guidance. Plan terms and availability can change; the policy or certificate issued for your state controls.

How do I create a My Viking Journey account and connect Viking Octantis Voyage XOC270401 after booking with Deluxe Cruises?

Before you begin: After Deluxe Cruises confirms Viking Octantis Voyage XOC270401, use Viking's booking number from the cruise-line confirmation—not a Deluxe Cruises invoice, receipt, or payment reference. Viking states that a booked guest with a Viking booking number can create My Viking Journey.

  1. Step 1 — Open My Viking Journey: Choose My Viking Journey from Viking's official website. Sign in if the guest already has an account, or select Create Account.
  2. Step 2 — Verify the email: Begin with the preferred email address, retrieve the verification code Viking sends, and enter that code when prompted.
  3. Step 3 — Create and match the account: Enter Viking's booking number, the guest's last name exactly as shown on the passport and reservation, the preferred email, and a password that meets Viking's displayed rules. Follow the remaining prompts.
  4. Step 4 — Open the voyage: Find Viking Octantis Voyage XOC270401 in My Viking Journey and complete the Guest Information Form and any required preferences or documents.
  5. Step 5 — Add or manage bookings: From the account welcome area, add another Viking booking number when needed. Review the booking, documents, excursions, dining, spa, payments, preferences, and flight information currently available for the voyage.

If Viking Octantis Voyage XOC270401 does not appear, recheck Viking's booking number and the guest identity and email. Use the official password-recovery process for an existing account, then contact Deluxe Cruises so your advisor can verify the Viking booking record.

My Viking Journey services open according to Viking's schedule and the booking stage. Deluxe Cruises remains your travel advisor for reservation changes and assistance. Keep your password private.

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