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Viking Vesta
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  • Viking: Viking Vesta
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  • August 18, 2026

itinerary

  1. Day 1
    Istanbul
    | Tue Aug 18, 2026
  2. Day 2
    Istanbul
    | Wed Aug 19, 2026
    | Depart 6:00 PM
  3. Day 3
    Canakkale
    | Thu Aug 20, 2026
    | 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  4. Day 4
    Kusadasi (Ephesus)
    | Fri Aug 21, 2026
    | 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  5. Day 5
    Rhodes
    | Sat Aug 22, 2026
    | 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  6. Day 6
    Heraklion
    | Sun Aug 23, 2026
    | 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  7. Day 7
    Athens (Piraeus)
    | Mon Aug 24, 2026
    | Arrive 7:00 AM
  8. Day 8
    Athens (Piraeus)
    | Tue Aug 25, 2026
    | Depart 6:00 PM
  9. Day 9
    Katakolon
    | Wed Aug 26, 2026
    | 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  10. Day 10
    Corfu
    | Thu Aug 27, 2026
    | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  11. Day 11
    Kotor
    | Fri Aug 28, 2026
    | 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
  12. Day 12
    Dubrovnik
    | Sat Aug 29, 2026
    | 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  13. Day 13
    Split
    | Sun Aug 30, 2026
    | 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  14. Day 14
    Venice
    | Mon Aug 31, 2026
    | Arrive 12:00 PM
  15. Day 15
    Venice
    | Tue Sep 1, 2026
  16. Day 16
    Venice
    | Wed Sep 2, 2026
    | Depart 5:00 PM
  17. Day 17
    Sibenik
    | Thu Sep 3, 2026
    | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  18. Day 18
    Bari
    | Fri Sep 4, 2026
    | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  19. Day 19
    Crotone
    | Sat Sep 5, 2026
    | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  20. Day 20
    Messina, Sicily
    | Sun Sep 6, 2026
    | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  21. Day 21
    Naples
    | Mon Sep 7, 2026
    | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  22. Day 22
    Rome (Civitavecchia)
    | Tue Sep 8, 2026
    | 5:00 AM - 8:00 PM
  23. Day 23
    Florence/Pisa (Livorno)
    | Wed Sep 9, 2026
    | Arrive 9:00 AM
  24. Day 24
    Florence/Pisa (Livorno)
    | Thu Sep 10, 2026
    | Depart 6:00 PM
  25. Day 25
    Monte Carlo
    | Fri Sep 11, 2026
    | 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
  26. Day 26
    Provence (Marseille)
    | Sat Sep 12, 2026
    | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  27. Day 27
    Sete
    | Sun Sep 13, 2026
    | 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
  28. Day 28
    Barcelona
    | Mon Sep 14, 2026
    | Arrive 8:00 AM
  29. Day 29
    Barcelona
    | Tue Sep 15, 2026
Itinerary map
Istanbul/Barcelona
Sailing Features
  • 28 Nights
  • Aug 18, 2026 / Sep 15, 2026
  • Istanbul
  • Barcelona
  • Viking Vesta

Suites

Choose the perfect room for you
Balcony
Suite
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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.

Balcony
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.

Balcony
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.

Balcony
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.

Balcony
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.

Balcony
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.

Balcony
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.

Balcony
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.

Balcony
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.

Balcony
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 Vesta cruise ship

Viking:   Viking Vesta

Expand your horizons on the award-winning, all-veranda small ship, with just 998 guests, allowing us to dock where larger ships cannot.
  • Maiden Voyage:
    2025
  • Beam:
    101 ft (30.8 m)
  • Ship Length:
    784 ft (239 m)
  • Passenger Capacity:
    998
  • Number of Decks:
    10
  • Dining / Restaurants:
    9
  • Elevators :
    6
  • Number of Staterooms:
    499
  • Fitness Center:
    Yes
  • Bars / Lounges:
    3
  • Non Smoking Dining:
    Yes
  • Non Smoking Ship:
    No
  • Number of Pools:
    2
  • Spa:
    Yes
  • Wheelchair Accessible:
    Yes
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Don't Miss Out on Any Trip Enhancing Shore Excursions!
Immerse yourself in local culture with authentic cooking classes, traditional dance lessons, and unforgettable visits to historical landmarks during your cruise shore excursions.
A beautiful wooden foyer with luxury seating and shelves filled with fine items
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