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9-night Empires of the Mediterranean Cruise

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Viking Vela
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  • Viking Cruises: Viking Vela
  • |
  • October 20, 2025

itinerary

  1. Day 1
    Venice
    | Mon Oct 20, 2025
    | Depart 11:00 PM
  2. Day 2
    Koper
    | Tue Oct 21, 2025
    | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  3. Day 3
    Zadar
    | Wed Oct 22, 2025
    | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  4. Day 4
    Dubrovnik
    | Thu Oct 23, 2025
    | 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
  5. Day 5
    Kotor
    | Fri Oct 24, 2025
    | 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  6. Day 6
    Corfu
    | Sat Oct 25, 2025
    | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  7. Day 7
    Katakolon
    | Sun Oct 26, 2025
    | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  8. Day 8
    Santorini
    | Mon Oct 27, 2025
    | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  9. Day 9
    Athens (Piraeus)
    | Tue Oct 28, 2025
    | Arrive 8:00 AM
  10. Day 10
    Athens (Piraeus)
    | Wed Oct 29, 2025
Itinerary map
Venice/Athens (Piraeus)
Sailing Features
  • 9 Nights
  • Oct 20, 2025 / Oct 29, 2025
  • Venice
  • Athens (Piraeus)
  • Viking Vela

Suites

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Veranda Stateroom

Size including private veranda: 270 sq. ft. Features: King-size Viking Explorer Bed with luxury linens & pillows, 42" flat-screen, interactive LCD TV with intuitive remote & complimentary Movies On Demand, 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports, Mini-bar with soft drinks, water & snacks; security safe; hair dryer, Direct-dial satellite phone & cell service, Large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated bathroom floor & anti-fog mirror Premium Freyja® toiletries; plush robes & slippers, Purified water refilled daily, Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping, 24-hour room service, Spacious closet & drawers.

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Veranda Stateroom

Size including private veranda: 270 sq. ft. Features: King-size Viking Explorer Bed with luxury linens & pillows, 42" flat-screen, interactive LCD TV with intuitive remote & complimentary Movies On Demand, 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports, Mini-bar with soft drinks, water & snacks; security safe; hair dryer, Direct-dial satellite phone & cell service, Large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated bathroom floor & anti-fog mirror Premium Freyja® toiletries; plush robes & slippers, Purified water refilled daily, Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping, 24-hour room service, Spacious closet & drawers.

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Deluxe Veranda Stateroom

Size including private veranda: 270 sq. ft. Features: King-size Viking Explorer Bed with luxury linens & pillows, 42" flat-screen, interactive LCD TV with intuitive remote & complimentary Movies On Demand, 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports, Mini-bar with soft drinks, water & snacks (replenished once daily); security safe; hairdryer, Direct-dial satellite phone & cell service, Large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated bathroom floor & anti-fog mirror, Premium Freyja® toiletries; plush robes & slippers, Purified water refilled daily Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping, 24-hour room service, Spacious closet & drawers, In-suite binoculars, coffee brewer & traditional Norwegian Marius-weave blanket.

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Deluxe Veranda Stateroom

Size including private veranda: 270 sq. ft. Features: King-size Viking Explorer Bed with luxury linens & pillows, 42" flat-screen, interactive LCD TV with intuitive remote & complimentary Movies On Demand, 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports, Mini-bar with soft drinks, water & snacks (replenished once daily); security safe; hairdryer, Direct-dial satellite phone & cell service, Large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated bathroom floor & anti-fog mirror, Premium Freyja® toiletries; plush robes & slippers, Purified water refilled daily Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping, 24-hour room service, Spacious closet & drawers, In-suite binoculars, coffee brewer & traditional Norwegian Marius-weave blanket.

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Deluxe Veranda Stateroom

Size including private veranda: 270 sq. ft. Features: King-size Viking Explorer Bed with luxury linens & pillows, 42" flat-screen, interactive LCD TV with intuitive remote & complimentary Movies On Demand, 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports, Mini-bar with soft drinks, water & snacks (replenished once daily); security safe; hairdryer, Direct-dial satellite phone & cell service, Large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated bathroom floor & anti-fog mirror, Premium Freyja® toiletries; plush robes & slippers, Purified water refilled daily Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping, 24-hour room service, Spacious closet & drawers, In-suite binoculars, coffee brewer & traditional Norwegian Marius-weave blanket.

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Deluxe Veranda Stateroom

Size including private veranda: 270 sq. ft. Features: King-size Viking Explorer Bed with luxury linens & pillows, 42" flat-screen, interactive LCD TV with intuitive remote & complimentary Movies On Demand, 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports, Mini-bar with soft drinks, water & snacks (replenished once daily); security safe; hairdryer, Direct-dial satellite phone & cell service, Large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated bathroom floor & anti-fog mirror, Premium Freyja® toiletries; plush robes & slippers, Purified water refilled daily Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping, 24-hour room service, Spacious closet & drawers, In-suite binoculars, coffee brewer & traditional Norwegian Marius-weave blanket.

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Deluxe Veranda Stateroom

Size including private veranda: 270 sq. ft. Features: King-size Viking Explorer Bed with luxury linens & pillows, 42" flat-screen, interactive LCD TV with intuitive remote & complimentary Movies On Demand, 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports, Mini-bar with soft drinks, water & snacks (replenished once daily); security safe; hairdryer, Direct-dial satellite phone & cell service, Large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated bathroom floor & anti-fog mirror, Premium Freyja® toiletries; plush robes & slippers, Purified water refilled daily Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping, 24-hour room service, Spacious closet & drawers, In-suite binoculars, coffee brewer & traditional Norwegian Marius-weave blanket.

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Deluxe Veranda Stateroom

Size including private veranda: 270 sq. ft. Features: King-size Viking Explorer Bed with luxury linens & pillows, 42" flat-screen, interactive LCD TV with intuitive remote & complimentary Movies On Demand, 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports, Mini-bar with soft drinks, water & snacks (replenished once daily); security safe; hairdryer, Direct-dial satellite phone & cell service, Large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated bathroom floor & anti-fog mirror, Premium Freyja® toiletries; plush robes & slippers, Purified water refilled daily Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping, 24-hour room service, Spacious closet & drawers, In-suite binoculars, coffee brewer & traditional Norwegian Marius-weave blanket.

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Penthouse Veranda Stateroom

Size including private veranda: 338 sq. ft. Features: King-size Viking Explorer Bed with luxury linens & pillows, 42" flat-screen, interactive LCD TV with intuitive remote & complimentary Movies On Demand, 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports, Mini-bar with alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, water & snacks (replenished once daily); security safe; hairdryer, Direct-dial satellite phone & cell service, Large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated bathroom floor & anti-fog mirror, Premium Freyja® toiletries; plush robes & slippers, Purified water refilled daily, Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping, 24-hour room service, Spacious closet & drawers Complimentary pressing & shoe shine services, Welcome bottle of champagne, In-suite binoculars, coffee brewer & traditional Norwegian Marius-weave blanket.

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Penthouse Veranda Stateroom

Size including private veranda: 338 sq. ft. Features: King-size Viking Explorer Bed with luxury linens & pillows, 42" flat-screen, interactive LCD TV with intuitive remote & complimentary Movies On Demand, 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports, Mini-bar with alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, water & snacks (replenished once daily); security safe; hairdryer, Direct-dial satellite phone & cell service, Large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated bathroom floor & anti-fog mirror, Premium Freyja® toiletries; plush robes & slippers, Purified water refilled daily, Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping, 24-hour room service, Spacious closet & drawers Complimentary pressing & shoe shine services, Welcome bottle of champagne, In-suite binoculars, coffee brewer & traditional Norwegian Marius-weave blanket.

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Penthouse Veranda Stateroom

Size including private veranda: 338 sq. ft. Features: King-size Viking Explorer Bed with luxury linens & pillows, 42" flat-screen, interactive LCD TV with intuitive remote & complimentary Movies On Demand, 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports, Mini-bar with alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, water & snacks (replenished once daily); security safe; hairdryer, Direct-dial satellite phone & cell service, Large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated bathroom floor & anti-fog mirror, Premium Freyja® toiletries; plush robes & slippers, Purified water refilled daily, Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping, 24-hour room service, Spacious closet & drawers Complimentary pressing & shoe shine services, Welcome bottle of champagne, In-suite binoculars, coffee brewer & traditional Norwegian Marius-weave blanket.

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Viking Vela cruise ship

Viking Cruises:   Viking Vela

Expand your horizons on the award-winning, all-veranda small ship, with just 998 guests, allowing o dock where larger ships cannot.
  • Built In:
    2024
  • Registry:
    Norway
  • Passenger Capacity:
    998
  • Number of Suites:
    54
  • Gross Tonnage:
    47,800
  • Beam:
    101 ft (30.8 m)
  • Ship Length:
    784 ft (239 m)
  • Number of Crews:
    465
  • Number of Decks:
    14
  • Elevators :
    4
  • Number of Staterooms:
    499
  • Dining / Restaurants:
    4
  • Non Smoking Dining:
    Yes
  • Non Smoking Ship:
    No
  • Number of Pools:
    2
  • Wheelchair Accessible:
    Yes

Ship Information

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