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14 nights
Viking Vela
17 Aug '26Cruise overview
Itinerary
Reykjavík
Sprawling Reykjavík, the nation’s nerve center and government seat, is home to half the island’s population. On a bay overlooked by proud Mt. Esja (pronounced eh-shyuh), with its ever-changing hues, Reykjavík presents a colorful sight, its concrete houses painted in light colors and topped by vibrant red, blue, and green roofs. In contrast to the almost treeless countryside, Reykjavík has many tall, native birches, rowans, and willows, as well as imported aspen, pines, and spruces.Reykjavík’s name comes from the Icelandic words for smoke, reykur, and bay, vík. In AD 874, Norseman Ingólfur Arnarson saw Iceland rising out of the misty sea and came ashore at a bay eerily shrouded with plumes of steam from nearby hot springs. Today most of the houses in Reykjavík are heated by near-boiling water from the hot springs. Natural heating avoids air pollution; there’s no smoke around. You may notice, however, that the hot water brings a slight sulfur smell to the bathroom.Prices are easily on a par with other major European cities. A practical option is to purchase a Reykjavík City Card at the Tourist Information Center or at the Reykjavík Youth Hostel. This card permits unlimited bus usage and admission to any of the city’s seven pools, the Family Park and Zoo, and city museums. The cards are valid for one (ISK 3,300), two (ISK 4,400), or three days (ISK 4,900), and they pay for themselves after three or four uses a day. Even lacking the City Card, paying admission (ISK 500, or ISK 250 for seniors and people with disabilities) to one of the city art museums (Hafnarhús, Kjarvalsstaðir, or Ásmundarsafn) gets you free same-day admission to the other two.
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Isafjørdur
Sailing the Norwegian Sea
Sailing the Norwegian Sea
Longyearbyen
Longyearbyen
Sail the Barents Sea
Honningsvåg
Tromsø
Narvik
Leknes
Sailing the Norwegian Sea
Geiranger
Bergen
Bergen
Veranda Stateroom
Treat yourself to the little extras that make a big difference. Our Deluxe Veranda Stateroom is the same size as the Veranda Stateroom and offers the same features, as well as a mini-bar of soft drinks, water and snacks that is replenished daily. In-suite binoculars, a coffee maker and luxurious cashmere blanket all add to the pleasure. You can also look forward to priority room availability from 2pm, and preferred choice for dining, with priority reservations in the main dining room 60 days prior to departure, as well as one guaranteed reservation in each speciality restaurant.
Amenities
- Lounge Area
- Vanity Area
- Shower
- Toiletries Provided
- Room Service Available
- Mini Bar (Additional Cost)
- TV
- Free Wi-Fi
- Safe
- Hair Dryer
- Telephone
- Desk
- Air Conditioning
Ship features
Viking Vela blends Nordic elegance with a focus on destination immersion and cultural discovery.
- All-veranda ship carrying just 930 guests
- Elegant, light-filled interiors with Scandinavian design
- Infinity Pool and main pool with retractable roof
- The Spa featuring the Snow Grotto and thermal suite
- Varied dining options, all included in the fare
- Destination lectures and onboard enrichment programmes
- Explorer’s Lounge and Living Room atrium for social spaces
- The Theatre hosting live performances and films
- Complimentary WiFi and shore excursions in every port
- Adults-only policy for a tranquil onboard experience
