7 Night Iberian Explorer aboard the Viking Vela
Prepare yourself for seven nights of relaxing travel through on the Mediterranean when you step aboard the Viking Vela from Tilbury to Barcelona.
Calling on once-in-a-lifetime ports like Portsmouth and Vigo makes this sailing noteworthy. This route is a rare one for the Viking Vela, As it sails it only once.
We include all meals, entertainment, taxes, and fees in this price, so that you can compare cruises easily.
The Viking Vela
The Viking Vela Viking Ocean Cruises, the namesake of Viking Ocean Cruises's Vela class, is a highly-rated Vela class vessel based in the Mediterranean and Europe that can accomodate over 900 passengers.
The Viking Vela Viking Ocean Cruises boasts a spa, a gym, and a jacuzzi.
- Ship class
- Vela
- Built
- 2024
- Guests
- 998
- Crew
- 465
- Length
- 781 ft
- Passenger decks
- 10
Your Itinerary
This sailing consists of four port days and two days at sea. Major features include visits to once-in-a-lifetime stops like Portsmouth and Vigo.
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Book Your Cruise
Since it was first listed on July 19th of last year, The cost of a balcony room on this itinerary has varied between $2,499 and $3,799 including taxes and port fees. At only $300 higher than the all time low of $2,499 right now is a great time to reserve your balcony stateroom
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Penthouse Junior Suite
Photos show a typical cabin in each class. Layout and decor vary by category.
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Stay connected on board
A GigSky eSIM works on the ship and ashore in Europe, so your phone just works without the ship's Wi‑Fi package.
Unlimited data for your 8 days $128.99 $109.64
500 MB a day at full speed, then 500 kbps; messaging, email and maps apps stay unlimited.
Alternate Sailings
The Viking Vela sails this route once next year, but doesn't sail it this year. The Viking Sky, Viking Vesta, and Viking Astrea also sail routes with the same stops but slightly different schedules.
The same route on other Viking Ocean Cruises ships
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Data as of Oct 28, 2026