The cruise line, which offers river, ocean and expedition cruises, has announced cruises in the Mediterranean, UK, Ireland and northern Europe for 2026 and 2027 aboard Viking Vela.
Classified as a small ship, the Viking Vela has 499 staterooms that can host 998 guests. Having entered service at the end of 2024 she is spending her inaugural season in the Mediterranean and northern Europe.
Viking Vela recently completed a seven-day cruise from Barcelona, visiting Portsmouth as the penultimate location on the voyage, and was the first cruise ship to visit the city in 2025. Passengers had the chance to explore the city and surrounding attractions.
Viking has announced new ocean itineraries on board Viking Vela, including new itineraries for 2025. Itineraries range from eight to 29 days and locations vary from the British Isles to northern Europe and the Mediterranean to Scandinavian fjords. Cruises provide opportunities to explore famous cities, historic locations and picturesque coastlines.
New Viking Vela cruises:
- Iberian & Mediterranean Odyssey (20 days; between London and Venice) - Delve into Portsmouth’s maritime history and discover Vigo, northern Spain’s coastal gem. Visit Granada, home to Alhambra palace, and the city of Cartagena. On the French Riviera, call at Marseille and take in the sights of Monte Carlo. Admire Renaissance wonders in Florence and explore Rome’s timeless history.
- Mediterranean Discoveries (15 days; between Rome and London) - Discover Roman history, explore the Tuscan countryside and stroll the coast of Monte Carlo. Sail to Spain and call cities and towns, visit the ancient city of Cartagena, discover Andalusia and journey through the Strait of Gibraltar to Vigo, gateway to the UNESCO city of Santiago de Compostela.
- British Isles & Ireland (15 days; between London and Belfast) - Traverse the coast of the British Isles and the shores of Cornwall and Scotland. Call at the historic Scottish ports of Greenock and Tobermory, and visit Fort William. Discover Ireland’s rugged coastline and visit the ancient city of Limerick. Your voyage is bookended with overnight stays in London and Belfast.
Group bookings can be accommodated on Viking’s ocean, river and expedition ships.
To enquire about group bookings for Viking cruises contact the Viking UK team on 0800 319 66 60.
For more information about Viking cruises, including new 2026 and 2027 itineraries visit www.vikingcruises.co.uk.
