Where is Viking Vesta today?
At sea, heading to Carcassonne (Sete)
On day 2 of a 21-night Western Mediterranean cruise from Barcelona to Athens (Piraeus) (Nov 11 to Dec 2).
Next: Carcassonne (Sete), France, tomorrow · then Marseille, Sat Nov 14.
Scheduled position from Viking Ocean Cruises' published itinerary, not live tracking. Ports can change for weather. Updated daily.
Next departure, Wed Nov 18: 7 nights from $3,699 · 7 nights · 7 nights · 14 nights from $9,698 · 21 nights from $11,997
Upcoming Viking Vesta cruises from $2,599 per person. See upcoming sailings ↓
Current cruise, day by day
21-night Western Mediterranean cruise, Barcelona to Athens (Piraeus)
Nov 11 to Dec 2, 2026 · 16 ports of call. The first 7 nights are also sold on their own as a 7-night cruise from Nov 11.
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Where Viking Vesta sails, month by month
Viking Vesta sails from Athens (Piraeus) from December 2026 to January 2027, from March to May 2027 and from October to November 2027, Barcelona in December 2026 and February 2027, from April to May 2027 and from October to November 2027 and Rome (Civitavecchia) from December 2026 to May 2027 and in November 2027 on 7- and 14-night cruises. From December 2026 to November 2027 its most frequent stops are Florence (Livorno, 15 calls), Naples (11) and Marseille (11). It also has longer sailings of 15 to 28 nights from December 2026 to April 2027 and from June to September 2027.
- Dec 2026Athens (Piraeus) · 4 sailings7, 14 nightsSee sailings →
- Jan 2027Athens (Piraeus) · 4 sailings7 nightsSee sailings →
- Feb 2027Barcelona · 4 sailings7, 14, 15 nightsSee sailings →
- Mar 2027Rome (Civitavecchia) · 4 sailings7 nightsSee sailings →
- Apr 2027Venice · 6 sailings7, 12, 14 nightsSee sailings →
- May 2027Athens (Piraeus) · 5 sailings7, 9, 14 nightsSee sailings →
- Jun 2027Bergen · 2 sailings12, 14 nightsSee sailings →
- Jul 2027London (Southampton) · 2 sailings14 nightsSee sailings →
- Aug 2027London (Southampton) · 3 sailings14 nightsSee sailings →
- Sep 2027London (Southampton) · 2 sailings7, 14 nightsSee sailings →
- Oct 2027Barcelona · 3 sailings9, 12 nightsSee sailings →
- Nov 2027Barcelona · 6 sailings7, 12, 14 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 Vesta sailings with prices.
Viking Vesta at a glance
Viking Vesta is a Viking Ocean Cruises cruise ship in the Viking Ocean class. It entered service in 2025 (1 year ago). It carries 998 passengers and 550 crew, about 1.8 passengers per crew member. At 54,300 gross tons and 238 m (781 ft) long, it is a mid-size ship with 14 decks and 499 cabins. It was built by Fincantieri (Ancona, Italy) and sails under the flag of Norway.
Viking Vesta is a newly built ocean cruise ship from Viking Ocean Cruises that entered service in 2025. Constructed by Fincantieri at its shipyard in Ancona, Italy, the vessel carries up to 998 passengers and is staffed by 550 crew members.
The ship spans 14 decks and is registered in Bergen. With its recent construction, Viking Vesta represents the cruise line's modern fleet operations and capacity for mid-sized ocean voyages. The combination of passenger count and crew size provides a service ratio typical of contemporary cruise ship operations in this capacity category.
Viking Vesta specs
- Class
- Viking Ocean
- Built
- 2025
- Gross Tonnage
- 54,300 GT
- Length
- 238 m
- Passengers
- 998
- Cabins
- 499
- Crew
- 550
- Decks
- 14
- Builder
- Fincantieri (Ancona, Italy)
- Flag
- Norway
- Age
- 1 year old
- Size
- Mid-size
- Space Ratio
- 54.4 GT/pax
- Passenger-to-Crew
- 1.8:1
- Sister Ships
- 10 others in class
- Fleet Rank
- 1st largest of 17
- Typical Cruise
- 14 nights
- Primary Region
- Mediterranean (Western)
- Next Sailing
- Nov 18, 2026
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Viking Vesta FAQ
Where is Viking Vesta right now?
According to Viking Ocean Cruises' published itinerary, Viking Vesta is at sea today (Thursday, November 12, 2026), on day 2 of a 21-night Western Mediterranean cruise from Barcelona to Athens (Piraeus). Tomorrow it calls at Carcassonne (Sete), France, and it ends in Athens (Piraeus) on December 2. This is the scheduled position, not live tracking.
Where does Viking Vesta sail from?
Based on our listings as of November 12, 2026, Viking Vesta sails from Athens (Piraeus), Greece from December 2026 to January 2027, from March to May 2027 and from October to November 2027, Barcelona, Spain in December 2026 and February 2027, from April to May 2027 and from October to November 2027 and Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy from December 2026 to May 2027 and in November 2027 on 7- and 14-night cruises.
What ports does Viking Vesta visit?
Based on our listings as of November 12, 2026, Viking Vesta calls most often at Florence (Livorno), Italy (15 calls), Naples, Italy (11), Marseille, France (11), Ephesus (Kusadasi), Turkey (11) and Marghera, Italy (9), counting calls from December 2026 to November 2027. Its sailings in that period visit 87 ports in all.
How many passengers does Viking Vesta carry?
Viking Vesta carries 998 passengers in 499 cabins. It has 550 crew, about 1.8 passengers per crew member.
When was Viking Vesta built and how old is it?
Viking Vesta entered service in 2025, so it is 1 year old.
How big is Viking Vesta?
Viking Vesta is 54,300 gross tons and 238 m (781 ft) long, with 14 decks. That makes it a mid-size ship.
How many crew work on Viking Vesta?
Viking Vesta has 550 crew.
What class of ship is Viking Vesta?
Viking Vesta belongs to the Viking Ocean class, which has 10 other ships we track.
Which cruise line operates Viking Vesta?
Viking Vesta is operated by Viking Ocean Cruises.
Where was Viking Vesta built?
Viking Vesta was built by Fincantieri (Ancona, Italy).
How much does a cruise on Viking Vesta cost?
The cheapest upcoming Viking Vesta cruise we track starts from $2,599. Fares change daily, so set a price alert on a sailing to be emailed when it drops.
Viking Vesta prices
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