28 Night Mediterranean's Iconic Shores Cruise aboard the Viking Mars

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Settle in for twenty-eight nights of luxurious sailing around the Mediterranean when you join the Viking Mars from Barcelona to Istanbul.

During this cruise you will call on classic cities like Barcelona and Civitavecchia as well as once-in-a-lifetime cities like Palamos, Villefranche-sur-Mer, and Canakkale. This route is an uncommon one for the Viking Mars, As it sails it only once.

This cruise is an especially good deal because today you can get a balcony balcony stateroom for the inside price! We include all entertainment, meals, port fees, and taxes in the price, so that you can compare trips easily.


The Viking Mars

More than 900 travelers can comfortably sail on this highly-rated Star class vessel, based in the Mediterranean and built just four years ago in 2022.

The Viking Mars Viking Ocean Cruises has a gym, a jacuzzi, and a spa.

Ship class
Star
Built
2022
Guests
928
Crew
465
Length
748 ft
Passenger decks
10
Viking Mars
Bars & cafésBars & Lounges

Your Itinerary

This cruise is made up of twenty-seven days in port and zero days at sea. Major features include visits to exotic stops like Palamos and Canakkale in addition to long stops in Civitavecchia, Marseille, Rhodes, Crete and more.

Map of this cruise's route
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Tue7March 7thTuesdayWed8March 8thWednesday
11:00pm
Thu9March 9thThursday
8:00am – 6:00pm
8:00am – 6:00pm
Fri10March 10thFriday
7:30am – 6:00pm
7:30am – 6:00pm
Sat11March 11thSaturday
8:00am – 8:00pm
Sun12March 12thSundayMon13March 13thMonday
8:00am – 6:00pm8:00am – 6:00pm
Tue14March 14thTuesday
5:00am – 8:00pm
Wed15March 15thWednesday
8:00am – 6:00pm
8:00am – 6:00pm
Thu16March 16thThursday
8:00am – 6:00pm
8:00am – 6:00pm
Fri17March 17thFriday
8:00am – 6:00pm
8:00am – 6:00pm
Sat18March 18thSaturday
8:00am – 6:00pm
8:00am – 6:00pm
Sun19March 19thSunday
8:00am – 6:00pm
8:00am – 6:00pm
Mon20March 20thMondayWed22March 22ndWednesday
8:00am – 2:00pm
8:00am – 2:00pm8:00am – 2:00pm
Thu23March 23rdThursday
8:00am – 6:00pm
8:00am – 6:00pm
Fri24March 24thFriday
8:00am – 10:00pm
8:00am – 10:00pm
Sat25March 25thSaturday
7:00am – 4:30pm
7:00am – 4:30pm
Sun26March 26thSunday
8:00am – 5:00pm
8:00am – 5:00pm
Mon27March 27thMonday
7:00am – 2:00pm
Tue28March 28thTuesdayWed29March 29thWednesday
5:30am – 6:00pm5:30am – 6:00pm
Thu30March 30thThursday
7:00am – 6:00pm
7:00am – 6:00pm
Fri31March 31stFriday
7:00am – 6:00pm
7:00am – 6:00pm
Sat1April 1stSaturday
7:00am – 6:00pm
Sun2April 2ndSunday
11:30am – 6:00pm
11:30am – 6:00pm
Mon3April 3rdMondayTue4April 4thTuesday
7:00am – 9:00am
7:00am – 9:00am7:00am – 9:00am
Day 4Marseille
Day 5Villefranche-sur-Mer
Day 6Florence
Day 8Rome
Day 9Naples
Day 10Messina

Book Your Cruise

Since it was first listed on July 18th of last year, The price of a balcony room on this itinerary has varied between $17,896 and $18,096 inclusive of taxes and port fees. Right now this itinerary is at its minimum price, so lock in your balcony room now before it rises.

Photos show a typical cabin in each class. Layout and decor vary by category.


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Wifi and Cell Service

The smartest way to save money on an internet connection is a GigSky plan. For Viking Mars, the GigSky day pass is US$282.62 for 29 days (regular price US$297.49), covering your cruise. It also works off the ship in Europe, so you can use maps, message friends, and stay connected while exploring covered ports.

Your plan includes 500MB per day of high speed data, plus unlimited messaging, rideshare, maps, and email.

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Alternate Sailings

No other ship sails this exact same route.

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