Viking just announced an early opening of their 2026 ocean sailings, including voyages on their newest upcoming ship- Viking Vesta (debuting in 2025). Viking prides themselves on doing things differently, and with incredible sailings around the world with a focus on education and cultural immersion, we understand how they have created a loyal base of customers who choose a Viking cruise time and time again for their vacations.
New Sailings for 2026
The new sailings for 2026 that have been released show Viking Ocean sailing to many beautiful and coveted destinations. Highlights include:
- SCANDINAVIA | The Viking Homelands voyage will sail from Stockholm all the way to Bergen, with overnights in Stockholm, Oslo, and Bergen for even better exploration of these incredible cities.
- WESTERN MEDITERRANEAN | This sailing will begin in Barcelona, and end in Rome, with overnights in Barcelona and Tuscany!
- EMPIRES OF THE MEDITERRANEAN | Sailing from Venice to Athens, with 9 destinations reached on this 10 day cruise, including Athens, Zadar, Dubrovnik, and Santorini.
- BRITISH ISLES | The British Isles Explorer journey is a 15-day cruise from Bergen to London with overnights in Bergen, Norway, and Greenwich.
- CARIBBEAN | The West Indies Explorer sailing will bring guests roundtrip from San Juan, exploring the Caribbean for 11 days!
Pre and Post Extensions
In addition to these amazing sailings, Viking has announced new pre and post extensions for 2024 and 2025. These include 3 night guided tours in cities such as Barcelona, Istanbul, Stockholm, London, Venice, and Rome, with Privileged Access to local museums, cooking classes, visits to local markets, and delicious cuisine for lunches and dinners. This is an incredible way to extend your cruise vacation and spend more time fully immersed in the culture and education that these beautiful cities have to offer.
Booking Your Cruise
Now that you are ready to book your Viking Ocean cruise, reach out to the experts at Harr Travel. We know the ships inside and out, and have an amazing relationship with Viking. Our advisors with help craft the cruise vacation of a lifetime for you, your friends, family, or group for an incredible rate, and give you the Harr Travel signature service every step of the way.
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