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9-night Empires of the Mediterranean Cruise

Viking: Viking Vela
October 20, 2025
1535318 | Call for pricing

Cruise Inclusions

Viking Inclusive Value:

  • One complimentary shore excursion in every port of call
  • Unlimited free Wi-Fi
  • Beer, wine & soft drinks with onboard lunch & dinner
  • Multiple dining venues including alternative restaurant dining
  • 24-hour room service, specialty coffees, teas & bottled water
  • Top-rated spa and state-of-the-art fitness center access
  • Self-service launderette with iron/ironing board
  • All port taxes and fees
  • Airport transfers on embarkation/disembarkation day with purchase of Viking Air
  • Included features valued at over $200 per person, per day
Venice/Athens (Piraeus)
Venice • 10/20/2025
Koper • 10/21/2025
Zadar • 10/22/2025
Dubrovnik • 10/23/2025
Kotor • 10/24/2025
Corfu • 10/25/2025
Katakolon • 10/26/2025
Santorini • 10/27/2025
Athens (Piraeus) • 10/29/2025 – 10/28/2025
9-night Empires of the Mediterranean Cruise

Balcony

Veranda Stateroom View Details
Veranda Stateroom
Veranda Stateroom (V2)
  • Category: V2
  • Deck 3
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.
Veranda Stateroom (V2)
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Veranda Stateroom
Veranda Stateroom (V1)
  • Category: V1
  • Deck 3
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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Penthouse Veranda Stateroom View Details
Penthouse Veranda Stateroom
Penthouse Veranda Stateroom (PV3)
  • Category: PV3
  • Deck 4
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
Penthouse Veranda Stateroom (PV2)
  • Category: PV2
  • Deck 5
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
Penthouse Veranda Stateroom (PV1)
  • Category: PV1
  • Deck 6
  • Deck 5
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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Deluxe Veranda Stateroom
Deluxe Veranda Stateroom (DV6)
  • Category: DV6
  • Deck 3
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.
Deluxe Veranda Stateroom (DV6)
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Deluxe Veranda Stateroom
Deluxe Veranda Stateroom (DV5)
  • Category: DV5
  • Deck 4
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.
Deluxe Veranda Stateroom (DV5)
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Deluxe Veranda Stateroom
Deluxe Veranda Stateroom (DV4)
  • Category: DV4
  • Deck 4
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.
Deluxe Veranda Stateroom (DV4)
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Deluxe Veranda Stateroom
Deluxe Veranda Stateroom (DV3)
  • Category: DV3
  • Deck 6
  • Deck 5
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
Deluxe Veranda Stateroom (DV2)
  • Category: DV2
  • Deck 6
  • Deck 5
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.
Deluxe Veranda Stateroom (DV2)
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Deluxe Veranda Stateroom
Deluxe Veranda Stateroom (DV1)
  • Category: DV1
  • Deck 8
  • Deck 7
  • Deck 5
  • Deck 4
  • Deck 3
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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Suite

Penthouse Junior Suite View Details
Penthouse Junior Suite
Penthouse Junior Suite (PS3)
  • Category: PS3
  • Deck 6
  • Deck 5
  • Deck 4
  • Deck 3
Size including private veranda: 405 sq. ft. Features: King-size Viking Explorer Bed with luxury linens & pillows, Two 42" flat-screen, interactive LCD TVs 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, double-sink vanity, 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 laundry, dry cleaning, pressing & shoe shine services, Welcome bottle of champagne, In-suite binoculars, coffee brewer & traditional Norwegian Marius-weave blanket.
Penthouse Junior Suite (PS3)
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Penthouse Junior Suite
Penthouse Junior Suite (PS2)
  • Category: PS2
  • Deck 7
Size including private veranda: 405 sq. ft. Features: King-size Viking Explorer Bed with luxury linens & pillows, Two 42" flat-screen, interactive LCD TVs 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, double-sink vanity, 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 laundry, dry cleaning, pressing & shoe shine services, Welcome bottle of champagne, In-suite binoculars, coffee brewer & traditional Norwegian Marius-weave blanket.
Penthouse Junior Suite (PS2)
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Penthouse Junior Suite
Penthouse Junior Suite (PS1)
  • Category: PS1
  • Deck 8
Size including private veranda: 405 sq. ft. Features: King-size Viking Explorer Bed with luxury linens & pillows, Two 42" flat-screen, interactive LCD TVs 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, double-sink vanity, 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 laundry, dry cleaning, pressing & shoe shine services, Welcome bottle of champagne, In-suite binoculars, coffee brewer & traditional Norwegian Marius-weave blanket.
Penthouse Junior Suite (PS1)
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Owner's Suite View Details
Owner's Suite
Owner's Suite (OS1)
  • Category: OS1
  • Deck 7
Largest suite on board: 1,448 sq ft including expansive private veranda (multi-room suite). Features: King-size Viking Explorer Bed with luxury linens & pillows, Three 42 flat-screen, interactive LCD TVs with intuitive remote & complimentary Movies On Demand, 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports, Mini-bar with alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, water & upgraded snacks (replenished once daily); security safe; hairdryer, Direct-dial satellite phone & cell service, Large master bathroom featuring a spacious glass-enclosed shower, double-sink vanity, heated bathroom floor & anti-fog mirror, plus two guest bathrooms, Premium Freyja® toiletries; plush robes & slippers, Purified water refilled daily, Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping, 24-hour room service (including service from any restaurant during open hours), Spacious walk-in closet & drawers, Complimentary laundry, dry cleaning, pressing & shoe shine services Welcome bottle of Veuve Clicquot champagne, In-suite binoculars, coffee brewer & traditional Norwegian Marius-weave blanket Spacious, well-appointed living room, Separate dining area that seats 6 guests, Private library, wine & music collections curated by Chairman Torstein Hagen, Ocean-view dry sauna, Boardroom (seats 12) for business meetings & catered dinner parties, with first oceangoing vapor-light fireplace, Pantry for room service & hosted events, Complimentary shore excursion with private car & driver (up to 4 guests) in port city of your choice (valued at up to $800), Daily personalized tea or pre-dinner cocktail & canapés by request, Dinner & guided tour with ship officers (subject to availability).
Owner's Suite (OS1)
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Explorer Suite View Details
Explorer Suite
Explorer Suite (ES3)
  • Category: ES3
  • Deck 3
Size including private veranda: 757–1,163 sq. ft. *Room size and layouts vary based on ship location. Features: King-size Viking Explorer Bed with luxury linens & pillows, Two 42" flat-screen, interactive LCD TVs 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, double-sink vanity, 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 laundry, dry cleaning, pressing & shoe shine services, Welcome bottle of champagne, In-suite binoculars, coffee brewer & traditional Norwegian Marius-weave blanket, Well-appointed living room & dining area that seats 4 guests.
Explorer Suite (ES3)
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Explorer Suite
Explorer Suite (ES2)
  • Category: ES2
  • Deck 6
Size including private veranda: 757–1,163 sq. ft. *Room size and layouts vary based on ship location. Features: King-size Viking Explorer Bed with luxury linens & pillows, Two 42" flat-screen, interactive LCD TVs 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, double-sink vanity, 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 laundry, dry cleaning, pressing & shoe shine services, Welcome bottle of champagne, In-suite binoculars, coffee brewer & traditional Norwegian Marius-weave blanket, Well-appointed living room & dining area that seats 4 guests.
Explorer Suite (ES2)
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Explorer Suite
Explorer Suite (ES1)
  • Category: ES1
  • Deck 5
  • Deck 4
  • Deck 3
Size including private veranda: 757–1,163 sq. ft. *Room size and layouts vary based on ship location. Features: King-size Viking Explorer Bed with luxury linens & pillows, Two 42" flat-screen, interactive LCD TVs 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, double-sink vanity, 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 laundry, dry cleaning, pressing & shoe shine services, Welcome bottle of champagne, In-suite binoculars, coffee brewer & traditional Norwegian Marius-weave blanket, Well-appointed living room & dining area that seats 4 guests.
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Viking: Viking Vela
Viking Vela

Expand your horizons on the award-winning, all-veranda small ship, with just 998 guests, allowing o dock where larger ships cannot.

Dining

The Chefs Table
The sommeliers and culinary masters at The Chef’s Table create the perfect pairing of food and wine.
Manfredis Italian Restaurant
Manfredi’s offers the best of Italian cuisine, whether the farm-inspired heartiness of Tuscany or the famed flavors of Rome.
Aquavit Terrace
In the spirit of the revolutionary outdoor settings of the award-winning river ships have created the Aquavit Terrace, providing the most al fresco dining experiences at sea.
Mamsens
Named for “Mamsen,” the Hagen family matriarch, this venue offers Norwegian specialties including waffles according to Mamsen’s original recipe, open-faced sandwiches and split pea soup.
Pool Grill
For a relaxed lunch or afternoon snack, the Pool Grill serves casual fare prepared to order. Choose from the Viking Burger, Seared Ahi Tuna and much more.
The Restaurant
The main dining venue, The Restaurant offers the highest onboard dining experience amid a streamlined Scandinavian design.
The Wintergarden
Under a canopy of Scandinavian trellised wood, indulge in afternoon tea service while enjoying the soft strains of a string quartet.

Bars & Lounges

Explorers Lounge
Explorers’ Lounge is the ideal place for guests to share their discoveries over an aquavit or a craft beer while sampling fine Scandinavian fare.
Torshavn
A lively music venue reminiscent of romantic jazz lounges of 1940s Hollywood, Torshaven is ideal for pre-dinner drinks and after-dinner entertainment.
World Cafe
World Café provides a vibrant interactive experience and a wide range of international flavors.
Aquavit Bar
Aquavit Bar
Pool Bar
Pool Bar

Onboard Activities

Guest Service
Should you want to attend a museum, concert or particular restaurant ashore, your Guest Services staff can assist you in making custom arrangements.
The Atrium
Relax in the soaring atrium and mingle with like-minded guests as you enjoy a cocktail from the Viking Bar.
The Theater
The Theater, features live performances that bring you closer to the culture of the destinations.
Snow Grotto
Snow Grotto, the frosty spa retreat is kept below freezing and boasts flurries of powdery snow descending from the ceiling throughout the day. It's being touted as beneficial to blood circulation.
The Library
Private library collections curated by Chairman Torstein Hagen.

Entertainment & Nightlife

The Theater, features live performances that bring you closer to the culture of the destinations.

Outdoor Activities

Infinity Pool
The Infinity Pool, one of the first of its kind at sea, gives you a sense of swimming in the heart of your destination. Its glass backing is infused with the spirit of exploration.
Sports Deck
Here you will find a walking track; an array of games, bocce ball, golf putting green and shuffleboard.

Wellness

The Nordic Spa
Enjoy the ultimate Scandinavian tradition and invigorate yourself in the Sauna and steam room, then visit the Snow Grotto, a sanctuary of fluffy snow and chilled air.
Sauna
Ocean-view dry sauna