Viking Vela

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

Specifications

Size medium
Style Luxury
Type ocean
Year of launch 2024
Length 238.0m
Width 30.0m
Language English
Currency Euro (€)
No. of passengers 998

Gratuities

Our onboard staff is dedicated to providing you with the best cruise experience possible, and it is customary to give gratuities in recognition of their service. How much you choose to tip is a personal matter and completely at your discretion. To save you worry over whom to tip and how much, we automatically add a discretionary hotel and dining charge of $15.00 per guest per day to your shipboard account, which appears on your final invoice at the end of your cruise. This charge will be shared among the onboard staff who helped support and provide your cruise experience, including the waitstaff, stateroom stewards, buffet stewards, galley staff, laundry staff and others. Please note this charge excludes bar gratuity; a 15% gratuity is automatically added to bar, beverage, wine and deck service tabs. Should you wish to make changes to the gratuities such as to reduce the amount or remove gratuities completely, please visit Guest Services at any time. You may also wish to tip your local excursion guides and/or drivers; we suggest doing so in cash at the end of each tour. This charge will be shared among the onboard staff who helped support and provide for your cruise experience, including your Program Director, waitstaff, stateroom stewards, galley staff, nautical staff and others.

Gratuities

Facilities

Family friendly

Children's facilities not available

Smoking in designated areas only

Nursery not available

Accommodation

Our intimate, all-veranda ships offer a wide variety of staterooms for your selection. From Veranda Staterooms to the abundance of extra perks and amenities in our spacious Explorer Suites, there’s no finer way to travel. And whichever stateroom you choose, you will find it beautifully designed in the understated elegance for which Viking is known.

Owner's Suite

Features

Stateroom size: 1,488 sq ft multi-room suite including expansive private veranda
Ocean-view largest multi-room accommodations onboard
Separate bedroom suite
Spacious, well-appointed living room
Separate dining area that seats 6
Private library, wine & music collections curated by Chairman Torstein Hagen
Ocean-view dry sauna
Boardroom that seats 12 for meetings & catered dinner parties, with first oceangoing vapor-light fireplace
Pantry for room service & hosted events
11 AM Embarkation
11 AM priority stateroom access
First priority shore excursion booking 107 days prior to departure
Complimentary shore excursion with private car & driver (up to 4 guests) in port city of your choice (valued at up to $800)
4 priority reservations at each alternative restaurant 100 days prior to departure
First priority spa treatment bookings 100 days prior to departure
King-size Viking Explorer Bed with luxury linens & pillows
Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
42" flat-screen TV featuring MSNBC, FOX News, National Geographic and more
Two additional 42" flat-screen interactive LCD TVs in living area and boardroom
110/220 volt outlets & USB ports
Large master bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, double-sink vanity, heated floor, anti-fog mirror & hair dryer, plus two guest bathrooms
Premium Freyja® toiletries
Plush robes & slippers
Direct-dial satellite phone & cell service
Security safe
Individual climate control
Purified water refilled daily
Welcome bottle of Veuve Clicquot champagne
Mini-bar with alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, water & premium snacks (replenished once daily)
Binoculars
Traditional Norwegian Marius-weave blanket
Personal coffee machine with premium coffee & tea selections
Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping
24-hour room service, including service from any restaurant during open hours
Daily personalized tea or pre-dinner cocktail & canapés on request
Dinner & guided tour with ship officers (subject to availability)
Complimentary laundry, dry cleaning, pressing & shoe shine services
Under-bed suitcase storage space
Spacious walk-in closet with wooden hangers & drawers

Explorer Suite

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Features

Stateroom size: 808–1,215 sq ft (includes private veranda)
Ocean-view two-room suite with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door opening to a generous veranda (layout varies)
Well-appointed living area & dining area that seats 4
11 AM Embarkation
11 AM priority stateroom access
Priority shore excursion reservations 97 days prior to departure
3 priority reservations at each alternative restaurant 90 days prior to departure
Priority spa treatment bookings 90 days prior to departure
King-size Viking Explorer Bed (optional twin-bed configuration) with luxury linens & pillows
Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
42" flat-screen TV featuring MSNBC, FOX News, National Geographic and more
Additional 42" flat-screen interactive LCD TVs in living area
110/220 volt outlets & USB ports
Large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, bathtub, double-sink vanity, heated floor, anti-fog mirror & hair dryer
Premium Freyja® toiletries
Plush robes & slippers
Direct-dial satellite phone & cell service
Security safe
Individual climate control
Purified water refilled daily
Welcome bottle of champagne
Mini-bar with alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, water & snacks (replenished once daily)
Binoculars
Traditional Norwegian Marius-weave blanket
Personal coffee machine with premium coffee & tea selections
Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping
24-hour room service
Complimentary laundry, dry cleaning, pressing & shoe shine services
Under-bed suitcase storage space
Spacious drawers & closet with wooden hangers

Penthouse Junior Suite

Features

Stateroom size: 432 sq ft (includes private veranda)
Ocean-view suite with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door opening to a full-size veranda
Wheelchair Accessible (#6020, #6021)
11 AM Embarkation
11 AM priority stateroom access
Priority shore excursion reservations 87 days prior to departure
3 priority reservations at each alternative restaurant 80 days prior to departure
Priority spa treatment bookings 80 days prior to departure
King-size Viking Explorer Bed (optional twin-bed configuration) with luxury linens & pillows
Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
42" flat-screen TV featuring MSNBC, FOX News, National Geographic and more
Additional 42" flat-screen interactive LCD TVs in sitting area
110/220 volt outlets & USB ports
Large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, double-sink vanity, heated floor, anti-fog mirror & hair dryer
Premium Freyja® toiletries
Plush robes & slippers
Direct-dial satellite phone & cell service
Security safe
Individual climate control
Purified water refilled daily
Welcome bottle of champagne
Mini-bar with alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, water & snacks (replenished once daily)
Binoculars
Traditional Norwegian Marius-weave blanket
Personal coffee machine with premium coffee & tea selections
Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping
24-hour room service
Complimentary laundry, dry cleaning, pressing & shoe shine services
Under-bed suitcase storage space
Spacious drawers & closet with wooden hangers

Penthouse Veranda Stateroom

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Features

Stateroom size: 360 sq ft (includes private veranda)
Ocean-view stateroom with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door opening to full-size veranda
11 AM Embarkation
1 PM stateroom access
Priority shore excursion reservations 77 days prior to departure
2 priority reservations at each alternative restaurant 70 days prior to departure
Priority spa treatment bookings 70 days prior to departure
King-size Viking Explorer Bed (optional twin-bed configuration) with luxury linens & pillows
Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
42" flat-screen TV featuring MSNBC, FOX News, National Geographic and more
110/220 volt outlets & USB ports
Large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated floor, anti-fog mirror & hair dryer
Premium Freyja® toiletries
Plush robes & slippers
Direct-dial satellite phone & cell service
Security safe
Individual climate control
Purified water refilled daily
Welcome bottle of champagne
Mini-bar with alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, water & snacks (replenished once daily)
Binoculars
Traditional Norwegian Marius-weave blanket
Personal coffee machine with premium coffee & tea selections
Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping
24-hour room service
Complimentary pressing & shoe shine services
Under-bed suitcase storage space
Spacious drawers & closet with wooden hangers

Deluxe Veranda Stateroom

Features

Stateroom size: 288 sq ft (includes private veranda)
Ocean-view stateroom with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door opening to full-size veranda
11 AM Embarkation
2 PM stateroom access
Priority shore excursion reservations 67 days prior to departure
1 priority reservation at each alternative restaurant 60 days prior to departure
Priority spa treatment bookings 60 days prior to departure
King-size Viking Explorer Bed (optional twin-bed configuration) with luxury linens & pillows
Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
42" flat-screen TV featuring MSNBC, FOX News, National Geographic and more
110/220 volt outlets & USB ports
Large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated floor, anti-fog mirror & hair dryer
Premium Freyja® toiletries
Plush robes & slippers
Direct-dial satellite phone & cell service
Security safe
Individual climate control
Purified water refilled daily
Mini-bar with soft drinks, water & snacks (replenished once daily)
Binoculars
Traditional Norwegian Marius-weave blanket
Personal coffee machine with premium coffee & tea selections
Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping
24-hour room service
Under-bed suitcase storage space
Spacious drawers & closet with wooden hangers

Veranda Stateroom

Features

Stateroom size: 288 sq ft (includes private veranda)
Ocean-view stateroom with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door opening to full-size veranda
11 AM Embarkation
3 PM stateroom access
Shore excursion reservations 60 days prior to departure
King-size Viking Explorer Bed (optional twin-bed configuration) with luxury linens & pillows
Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
42" flat-screen TV featuring MSNBC, FOX News, National Geographic and more
110/220 volt outlets & USB ports
Large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated floor, anti-fog mirror & hair dryer
Premium Freyja® toiletries
Plush robes & slippers
Direct-dial satellite phone & cell service
Security safe
Individual climate control
Purified water refilled daily
Mini-bar with soft drinks, water & snacks
Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping
24-hour room service
Under-bed suitcase storage space
Spacious drawers & closet with wooden hangers

Decks

Deck 9

Lifts
Sports Deck

Deck 8

Lifts
Retractable Roof
Explorers' Lounge
Deluxe Veranda Staterooms
Penthouse Junior Suites

Deck 7

Infinity Pool
Hot Tub
Aquavit Terrace
World Cafe
Pool Grill
Lifts
Pool Bar
Lanai
Wintergarden
Main Pool
Mamsen's
Explorers' Lounge
Deluxe Veranda Staterooms
Penthouse Junior Suites
Owner's Suite

Deck 6

Lifts
Deluxe Veranda Staterooms
Penthouse Veranda Staterooms
Explorer Suites
Penthouse Junior Suites

Deck 5

Lifts
Launderette
Deluxe Veranda Staterooms
Penthouse Veranda Staterooms
Explorer Suites

Deck 4

Launderette
Lifts
Deluxe Veranda Staterooms
Penthouse Veranda Staterooms
Explorer Suites

Deck 3

Atrium
Lifts
Veranda Staterooms
Deluxe Veranda Staterooms
Explorer Suites

Deck 2

The Restaurant
Atrium
Lifts
Torshavn
The Nordic Shop
Shop
Atrium
Promenade Deck
Cinema 1
Cinema 2
Bar
The Theater

Deck 1

The Kitchen Table
The Chef's Table
Manfredi's Italian Restaurant
Private Dining Room 1
Private Dining Room 2
The Living Room
Guest Services
Bar
Lifts
Shop
Hair Salon
Fitness Center
The Nordic Spa

Deck A

Lifts
Medical Center

Dining

The Chef's Table

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The sommeliers and culinary masters at The Chef’s Table create the perfect pairing of food and wine. During a multicourse tasting, they pour select vintages and serve thoughtfully prepared dishes made for each other.

Food type: Chef's Table

Dining Experience: Cover charge may apply

Manfredi's Italian Restaurant

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Manfredi’s offers the best of Italian cuisine, whether the farm-inspired heartiness of Tuscany or the famed flavors of Rome. Subdued, ambient lighting creates a warm, welcoming air in this traditional restaurant recalling Italy’s beloved trattorias.

Food type:

Dining Experience:

The Restaurant

Our main dining venue, The Restaurant offers the highest onboard dining experience amid a streamlined Scandinavian design. The menu includes regional cuisine and always available classics enhanced with locally sourced ingredients, so you can explore new cultures through food.

Food type: Varies

Dining Experience: Cover charge may apply

Aquavit Terrace

In the spirit of the revolutionary outdoor settings of our award-winning river ships, we have created the Aquavit Terrace, providing the most al fresco dining experiences at sea.

Food type: Casual

Dining Experience: Cover charge may apply

World Café

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With live cooking, an open kitchen and premium sushi/seafood choices, the World Café provides a vibrant interactive experience and a wide range of international flavors. Dine indoors or al fresco on the Aquavit Terrace for stunning panoramic views.

Food type: Cafe

Dining Experience: Cover charge may apply

Mamsen's

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.

Food type: Casual

Dining Experience: Cover charge may apply

Entertainment

The Living Room

The ideal setting for relaxation and conversation, The Living Room draws guests together. Spacious seating, melodic piano tunes, live entertainment and planned activities foster rich camaraderie. And its well-curated Library informs even the best-read traveler. Adorned with nautical touches from Viking days, including the clinker-built bar inspired by ancient longships, it is the most inspired living room at sea.

Bar

Featuring a clinker-built bar inspired by ancient longships, The Bar is located on the ground floor of The Atrium in the Living Room.

Guest Services

Located on Deck 1, our Guest Services is always open and can assist you with any questions. Should you want to attend a museum, concert or particular restaurant ashore, your Guest Services staff can assist you in making custom arrangements.

Shop

A variety of onboard shops have everything you need to make your voyage comfortable and convenient, plus signature Viking keepsakes including books, clothing and jewelry.

The Atrium

Relax in the soaring atrium and mingle with like-minded guests as you enjoy a cocktail from the Viking Bar.

Torshavn®

A lively music venue reminiscent of romantic jazz lounges of 1940s Hollywood, Torshaven is ideal for pre-dinner drinks and after-dinner entertainment.

Enjoy a classic martini, stirred to perfection; savor the finest quality Armagnac; take in the melodic tunes of jazz singers or piano players. All in an intimate setting that invites music lovers to linger. This hidden gem is designed to deliver delightful surprises, great conversation and impromptu crooning.

The Theater

Our main venue, The Theater, features live performances that bring you closer to the culture of our destinations. Sometimes, the destination we connect you to exists solely in the realm of an otherworldly theatrical journey, as is the case with beautifully themed shows.

We will also pull back the curtains of our destinations with cinema in our two movie theaters, which show first-run films you have not yet seen as well as destination-driven cinema such as Room with A View, Roman Holiday, or Skyfall. And because the intellect also needs to be stimulated, our theaters will always be buzzing with fresh, new insights from our port talks and onboard lectures that feature the history, art, and culture of our destinations. And since we have always promised you will explore the world in comfort, we have banished uncomfortable theater seating in favor of soft and spacious sofa seating.

Wintergarden

Under a canopy of Scandinavian trellised wood, indulge in afternoon tea service while enjoying the soft strains of a string quartet.

Explorers Lounge

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Inspired by the trade routes of Vikings, the Explorers’ Lounge is the ideal place for guests to share their discoveries over an aquavit or a craft beer while sampling fine Scandinavian fare. Central to the Explorers’ Lounge is Mamsen’s, a casual gourmet deli inspired by Norwegian cuisine, from smoked salmon to open-faced sandwiches and locally sourced charcuterie and cheeses. The daily “Waffle Hour” provides mouthwatering samples of the beloved treat.

Health and fitness

Hair Salon

Visit our Hair Salon, where you can pamper yourself with an array of hair, nail and grooming services. Our experienced stylists offer wash, cut, blow-dry and styling, as well as our soothing Royal Nordic Hair ritual.

Fitness Center

Maintain your health and wellness at the best health club at sea with treadmills, elliptical machines, stationary bicycles and an open space to practice your own functional training, stretching, yoga and Pilates.

The Nordic Spa

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Our Spa experience draws upon the holistic wellness philosophy of Nordic culture. Enjoy the ultimate Scandinavian tradition and invigorate yourself in the Sauna and steam room, then visit our Snow Grotto, a sanctuary of fluffy snow and chilled air. Work out in the Fitness Center, or unwind completely with a Swedish massage or specialty facial.

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.

This relaxing setting also offers an inviting hot tub. Relax on the teak deck, which transforms into the Aquavit Terrace in the evening.

The pool’s shimmering surface lends a peaceful backdrop to this al fresco dining option.

Main Pool

The heated Main Pool and hot tub provide a calming oasis in any weather. The retractable roof allows for any-time swims and soaks.

A haven for relaxation, it’s a fun spot to socialize during a day at sea. It’s been thoughtfully designed for lap swims, leisurely wading or enjoying a drink poolside.

By night, it’s a magical setting for stargazing and for viewing our “Movies under the Stars.”

Sports Deck

Spectacular views and fresh air meet activities on our Sports Deck. Here you will find a walking track; an array of games, bocce ball, golf putting green and shuffleboard. Practice your own stretching and yoga outdoors, or relax with plentiful seating.

Kids and Teens

Please note that there are no children's facilities on board.

Enrichment

The Kitchen Table

Immerse yourself in local culture and cuisine on an optional interactive culinary journey. At our onboard cooking school, experience firsthand how our ships’ world-class chefs bring distinct, local flavors from market to table.

Lectures

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Our faculty of historians provide an enhanced level of enrichment, delivering high-level historic, iconic lectures specific to your journey, supplemented by roundtable discussions, where you can engage in a smaller, more intimate group setting; and daily “office hours” for one-on-one time with guests.