Viking was founded in 1997 and expanded into the American market in 2000, establishing a sales and marketing office in Los Angeles, California. Viking has a fleet of more than 90 vessels, offering river, ocean and expedition voyages on all seven continents.
Viking is also famous for its World Cruises. The Ocean Class line offers all-veranda ships that offer six types of accommodations: Veranda, Deluxe Veranda, Penthouse Veranda, Penthouse Junior Suite, Explorer Suite, and Owner’s Suite. All cabins feature a private balcony, a king-size bed, a bathroom with shower, a flat-screen TV, and a mini-bar.
The Viking World Cruise 2027/2028 lasts 142 days, stops in 31 countries, at 63 ports and offers 62 guided tours.
You will discover ports in South America, the South Pacific, Australia, Asia, the Middle East, Africa and Europe, with overnight calls and late-evening departures.
Itinerary:
Viking World Cruise – 2027/2028 – 142 days on the Viking Vesta
From Fort Lauderdale, Florida to London, England · 31 countries
1. Caribbean and Central America
– Fort Lauderdale, USA (departure)
– Cozumel, Mexico
– Cartagena, Colombia
– Colón, Panama
– Panama Canal (scenic passage)
– Puntarenas, Costa Rica
2. Mexico and Hawaii
– Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
– Ensenada, Mexico
– Los Angeles, USA
– Honolulu, Hawaii
– Kauai, Hawaii
3. French Polynesia and the South Pacific
– Bora Bora
– Papeete, Tahiti
– Rarotonga, Cook Islands
4. New Zealand
– Bay of Islands
– Auckland
– Tauranga (Rotorua)
– Napier
– Wellington
5. Australia
– Sydney
– Brisbane
– Whitsunday Islands
– Cairns
– Thursday Island
– Darwin
6. Indonesia and Southeast Asia
– Komodo National Park
– Bali (Benoa)
– Semarang, Java
– Jakarta
– Singapore
– Port Klang (Kuala Lumpur), Malaysia
– Langkawi, Malaysia
– George Town, Malaysia
– Phuket, Thailand
7. Sri Lanka, Maldives and Seychelles
– Colombo, Sri Lanka
– Malé, Maldives
– Victoria, Seychelles
8. East Africa and Madagascar
– Mombasa, Kenya
– Zanzibar, Tanzania
– Nosy Be, Madagascar
9. Southern Africa
– Maputo, Mozambique
– Richards Bay, South Africa
– Durban, South Africa
– East London, South Africa
– Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), South Africa
– Cape Town, South Africa
– Lüderitz, Namibia
– Walvis Bay, Namibia
10. West Africa
– Luanda, Angola
– Lagos, Nigeria
– Tema (Accra), Ghana
– Takoradi, Ghana
– Dakar, Senegal
– Mindelo, Cape Verde
11. Canary Islands and Europe
– Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands
– Agadir, Morocco
– Casablanca, Morocco
– Cádiz (Seville), Spain
– Lisbon, Portugal
– Leixões (Porto), Portugal
– A Coruña, Spain
– Honfleur (Paris), France
– Dover, England
– Greenwich (London), England (arrival)
Ship Information:
The Viking Vesta has been sailing since 2025 and has a guest capacity of only 998, allowing it to dock where larger ships cannot. There are 9 guest decks with 499 staterooms.
You will find live music, cultural performances, theatre shows, lectures and destination-related activities onboard.
There are various activities for everyone, whether you want to do sports, head to the pools, relax at the Spa, or just relax.
Laundry:
The ship offers free self-service laundry rooms. Full Laundry & Dry-cleaning service is available through the ship’s paid valet service.
Packing for a 142-day cruise:
It requires a strategic approach. Starting from mild climate departures directly into tropical heat and variable spring climates, a strategic wardrobe based on clever layering is essential.
Passengers benefit from a generous luggage allowance. Viking does not limit the number of suitcases you can bring on board for cruise-only passengers. However, individual bags should weigh no more than 23 kg (50 lbs) for safe handling.
If you booked a flight through Viking or independently the airline’s strict luggage restrictions take complete precedence over the cruise line’s rules.
Viking offers free luggage shipping services for embarkation. Contact their sales department for more information.
Pack for roughly 14 to 20 days and utilize the ship’s free laundry rooms. Keep in mind to pack for cold/rainy (for transatlantic sea days and breezy deck walks), tropical/hot (for the Caribbean, Asian, and Pacific transit), and transitional layers (light sweaters and cardigans for indoor air conditioning).
Bring broken-in walking shoes or supportive sneakers for long port excursions. Versatile sandals or boat shoes can pull double-duty for daytime relaxing and casual buffet dining. One or two pairs of dress shoes or elegant flats that match all selected outfits should be part of your wardrobe as well.
Prices:
Prices for this 142-day world cruise start at $65,999 per person. Prices are in USD, based on double occupancy, and includes taxes and fees.
Viking World Cruise offers many additional perks, such as free business class airfare & transfers, shipboard & excursion credits, complimentary visa service, Silver-spirits beverage package, WiFi, and more.
Internet and Roaming:
Let’s talk about roaming charges on your ship. Cruise ships offer internet packages, some starting at $20/day and on some cruise lines you must purchase the package for the full length of your cruise. If you want a one-time 24-hour internet pass, it will be even more expensive. There are different plan options, such as video calls and social media only, or full packages to include streaming movies and music. Each cruise ship company has their own plans and packages, check ahead of time to compare options.
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