British Isles & Iceland Explorer

From $16,698 per person

27 days

1 countries

Ships: Viking Vesta, Viking Vela

Viking Ocean Cruises

Viking Ocean Cruises

Ship Viking Vesta: 27 days · 26 nights·Ship Viking Vela: 27 days · 26 nights·1 country
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$16,698
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Journey summary · at a glance

27 days, 26 nights.

Journey summary

  • Day 1 - Reykjavík
  • Day 2 - Reykjavík
  • Day 3 - ĺsafjördur
  • Day 4 - Akureyri
  • Day 5 - Seydisfjördur
  • Day 6 - Sail the Norwegian Sea
  • Day 7 - Tórshavn
  • Day 8 - Sail the North Sea
  • Day 9 - Geiranger
  • Day 10 - Ålesund
  • Day 11 - Flåm
  • Day 12 - Bergen
  • Day 13 - Bergen
  • Day 14 - Bergen
  • Day 15 - Shetland Islands (Lerwick)
  • Day 16 - Aberdeen
  • Day 17 - Edinburgh (New Haven Harbour)
  • Day 18 - Orkney Islands (Kirkwall)
  • Day 19 - The Highlands (Ullapool)
  • Day 20 - Belfast
  • Day 21 - Holyhead
  • Day 22 - Liverpool
  • Day 23 - Dublin (Dún Laoghaire)
  • Day 24 - Scenic Sailing: English Channel
  • Day 25 - Dover
  • Day 26 - London (Greenwich)
  • Day 27 - London (Greenwich)
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post: Churchill's Britain From  $4,299 |  5 nights
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post: Churchill's Britain From $4,299 | 5 nights

5 nights

As part of our onboard cultural enrichment program and commitment to destination-focused learning, our Viking Resident Historian faculty provides guests with lectures and roundtable discussions on the arts, architecture, music and culture of upcoming ports and various aspects of world history.

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post: London From  $1,499 |  2 nights
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post: London From $1,499 | 2 nights

2 nights

As part of our onboard cultural enrichment program and commitment to destination-focused learning, our Viking Resident Historian faculty provides guests with lectures and roundtable discussions on the arts, architecture, music and culture of upcoming ports and various aspects of world history.

From$1,499
pre: Reykjavík From  $1,299 |  2 nights
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pre: Reykjavík From $1,299 | 2 nights

2 nights

As part of our onboard cultural enrichment program and commitment to destination-focused learning, our Viking Resident Historian faculty provides guests with lectures and roundtable discussions on the arts, architecture, music and culture of upcoming ports and various aspects of world history.

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post: Best of London From  $3,199 |  3 nights
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post: Best of London From $3,199 | 3 nights

3 nights

As part of our onboard cultural enrichment program and commitment to destination-focused learning, our Viking Resident Historian faculty provides guests with lectures and roundtable discussions on the arts, architecture, music and culture of upcoming ports and various aspects of world history.

From$3,199
post: Great Homes, Gardens & Gin From  $2,399 |  4 nights
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post: Great Homes, Gardens & Gin From $2,399 | 4 nights

4 nights

As part of our onboard cultural enrichment program and commitment to destination-focused learning, our Viking Resident Historian faculty provides guests with lectures and roundtable discussions on the arts, architecture, music and culture of upcoming ports and various aspects of world history.

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The Viking Vela.

Sail the world in unparalleled luxury aboard the Viking Vela, a masterpiece of design and comfort.

Viking Vela
998Guests
2024Launched

Launched in December 2024, the Viking Vela represents the latest chapter in Viking’s commitment to elegant, destination-driven cruising. Purpose-built to carry 998 adult guests, this all-veranda ship offers a serene onboard environment rooted in Scandinavian design, with an emphasis on clean lines, natural textures, and thoughtful details that elevate the experience of ocean travel.

Measuring 238 meters and constructed by Fincantieri in Ancona, Italy, the Viking Vela features 499 staterooms, each outfitted with a private veranda, king-size bed, and luxurious bathroom complete with heated floors. The ship’s ambiance is warm and inviting, with a focus on light-filled spaces and a connection to the sea.

Guests enjoy access to a wide range of amenities including multiple specialty dining venues, a Nordic-inspired spa and thermal suite, an infinity pool with panoramic views, and enrichment opportunities led by resident historians and cultural experts. Viking Vela’s itineraries highlight iconic destinations across the Mediterranean and Northern Europe, with extended port stays and immersive excursions designed for deeper cultural engagement.

Blending modern elegance with thoughtful travel, Viking Vela offers a calm, sophisticated way to experience the world’s most storied coastlines and cities.

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