We're taking the Explorer-class Octanis from Santiago Chile to Ft. Lauderdale next March 2024.
I didn't catch on that this was a new, smaller specialized vessel until recently; the price seemed pretty typical relative to our other Viking ocean trips.
It seems to me this is a repositioning trip from their Antarctic season to their Great Lakes season. What does an ice exploration ship offer for a trip up the coast of South America? Do they even use the equipment like the subs and the expedition vehicles? I suppose no boots and parkas.
Is the entertainment paltry? No shows or bands? Is it hard to get reservations to the specialty restaurants since they don't have a main dining room? I like the science stuff but we're not really exploring anything.
