7 Night Iberian Explorer aboard the Viking Vela
Prepare yourself for seven nights of stimulating sailing across the sea when you join the Viking Vela from Tilbury to Barcelona.
Stopping in very uncommon ports such as Portsmouth and Vigo makes this sailing notable. This route is an uncommon one for the Viking Vela, As it sails it only once.
The price is the total you pay for a balcony cabin, no surprises at checkout.
The Viking Vela
Based in Europe and built only two years ago in 2024, over 900 guests can travel comfortably on this highly-rated Ocean class vessel.
The Viking Vela Viking Ocean Cruises wows guests with a jacuzzi, a gym, and a spa.
Your Itinerary
This itinerary spends two sea days and four days in port. High points include visits to exotic stops like Portsmouth and Vigo.
| Date | Port | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Sep 15 | Tilbury, England | 5:00pm | |
| Thu, Sep 16 | Portsmouth, England | 8:30am | 2:30pm |
| Fri, Sep 17 | At Sea | ||
| Sat, Sep 18 | Vigo, Spain | 12:00pm | 6:00pm |
| Sun, Sep 19 | Strait of Gibraltar (Cruising) | ||
| Mon, Sep 20 | Malaga, Spain | 8:00am | 6:00pm |
| Tue, Sep 21 | Cartagena, Spain | 8:00am | 1:00pm |
| Wed, Sep 22 | Barcelona, Spain | 7:00am |
Alternate Sailings
The Viking Vela sails this route once next year, but doesn't sail it this year. The Viking Sky and Viking Vesta also sail routes with the same stops but slightly different schedules. In the accompanying graphic you can see a visualization of when this ship sails as well as the relative price for a balcony cabin.
Book Your Cruise
Since being listed a year or so ago, The cost of a balcony stateroom on this itinerary has ranged between $2,799 and $3,799 inclusive of taxes and port charges. This graph indicates the price over time for the various classes of cabin. Now this sailing is at an all time low, so lock in your balcony stateroom now before it rises.
Last Updated: Jul 19, 2026
Last Modified: Jul 13, 2026