Viking Vela
Where is Viking Vela today?
In Thessaloniki, Greece
On day 4 of a 10-night Eastern Mediterranean cruise from Athens (Piraeus) (Nov 10 to 20).
Next: Ephesus (Kusadasi), Turkey, Sun Nov 15 · then Rhodes Island, Mon Nov 16.
Scheduled position from Viking Ocean Cruises' published itinerary, not live tracking. Ports can change for weather. Updated daily.
Next departure, Fri Nov 20: 10 nights from $4,899
Upcoming Viking Vela cruises from $2,299 per person. See upcoming sailings ↓
Current cruise, day by day
10-night Eastern Mediterranean cruise, Athens (Piraeus) round trip
Nov 10 to 20, 2026 · 7 ports of call.
Where Viking Vela sails, month by month
Viking Vela sails from Barcelona from December 2026 to March 2027 and in September 2027 and November 2027, London (Southampton) from April to May 2027 and from August to September 2027 and Rome (Civitavecchia) in December 2026, from February to March 2027 and in November 2027 on 7- and 14-night cruises, also combined as 28 nights. From December 2026 to November 2027 its most frequent stops are Florence (Livorno, 11 calls), Marseille (10) and Valletta (8). It also has longer sailings of 35 nights in June 2027.
- Dec 2026Barcelona · 2 sailings7, 15 nightsSee sailings →
- Jan 2027Barcelona · 1 sailing15 nightsSee sailings →
- Feb 2027Barcelona · 5 sailings7, 14 nightsSee sailings →
- Mar 2027Barcelona · 3 sailings7, 15 nightsSee sailings →
- Apr 2027Bergen · 4 sailings7, 14 nightsSee sailings →
- May 2027London (Southampton) · 2 sailings7, 14 nightsSee sailings →
- Jun 2027Bergen · 3 sailings7, 14 nightsSee sailings →
- Jul 2027New York · 2 sailings12, 14 nightsSee sailings →
- Aug 2027London (Southampton) · 2 sailings14 nightsSee sailings →
- Sep 2027Barcelona · 3 sailings7, 12, 14 nightsSee sailings →
- Oct 2027Athens (Piraeus) · 3 sailings9, 10 nightsSee sailings →
- Nov 2027Athens (Piraeus) · 9 sailings7, 14, 21 nightsSee sailings →
Counts cover December 2026 to November 2027 from our listings (a port call is one port on one day). Viking Ocean Cruises may add sailings later. Each month opens that month's Viking Vela sailings with prices.
Viking Vela at a glance
Viking Vela is a Viking Ocean Cruises cruise ship in the Viking Ocean class. It entered service in 2024 (2 years ago). It carries 998 passengers and 465 crew, about 2.1 passengers per crew member. At 54,300 gross tons and 238 m (781 ft) long, it is a mid-size ship with 10 decks and 499 cabins. It was built by Fincantieri (Ancona, Italy) and sails under the flag of Norway.
Viking Vela specs
- Class
- Viking Ocean
- Built
- 2024
- Gross Tonnage
- 54,300 GT
- Length
- 238 m
- Passengers
- 998
- Cabins
- 499
- Crew
- 465
- Decks
- 10
- Builder
- Fincantieri (Ancona, Italy)
- Flag
- Norway
- Age
- 2 years old
- Size
- Mid-size
- Space Ratio
- 54.4 GT/pax
- Passenger-to-Crew
- 2.1:1
- Sister Ships
- 10 others in class
- Fleet Rank
- 1st largest of 17
- Typical Cruise
- 12 nights
- Primary Region
- Mediterranean (Western)
- Next Sailing
- Nov 20, 2026
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Viking Vela FAQ
Where is Viking Vela right now?
According to Viking Ocean Cruises' published itinerary, Viking Vela is scheduled to be in Thessaloniki, Greece today (Friday, November 13, 2026), on day 4 of a 10-night Eastern Mediterranean cruise from Athens (Piraeus). On Sun Nov 15 it calls at Ephesus (Kusadasi), Turkey, and it returns to Athens (Piraeus) on November 20. This is the scheduled position, not live tracking.
Where does Viking Vela sail from?
Based on our listings as of November 12, 2026, Viking Vela sails from Barcelona, Spain from December 2026 to March 2027 and in September 2027 and November 2027, London (Southampton), England from April to May 2027 and from August to September 2027 and Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy in December 2026, from February to March 2027 and in November 2027 on 7- and 14-night cruises, also combined as 28 nights.
What ports does Viking Vela visit?
Based on our listings as of November 12, 2026, Viking Vela calls most often at Florence (Livorno), Italy (11 calls), Marseille, France (10), Valletta, Malta (8), Malaga, Spain (8) and Dover, England (6), counting calls from December 2026 to November 2027. Its sailings in that period visit 96 ports in all.
How many passengers does Viking Vela carry?
Viking Vela carries 998 passengers in 499 cabins. It has 465 crew, about 2.1 passengers per crew member.
When was Viking Vela built and how old is it?
Viking Vela entered service in 2024, so it is 2 years old.
How big is Viking Vela?
Viking Vela is 54,300 gross tons and 238 m (781 ft) long, with 10 decks. That makes it a mid-size ship.
How many crew work on Viking Vela?
Viking Vela has 465 crew.
What class of ship is Viking Vela?
Viking Vela belongs to the Viking Ocean class, which has 10 other ships we track.
Which cruise line operates Viking Vela?
Viking Vela is operated by Viking Ocean Cruises.
Where was Viking Vela built?
Viking Vela was built by Fincantieri (Ancona, Italy).
How much does a cruise on Viking Vela cost?
The cheapest upcoming Viking Vela cruise we track starts from $2,299. Fares change daily, so set a price alert on a sailing to be emailed when it drops.
Viking Vela prices
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