9 Night Empires of the Mediterranean Cruise aboard the Viking Vela
Join the Viking Vela and settle in for nine nights of leisurely sailing on the Mediterranean from Athens to Venice!
While aboard this sailing you will spend time in favorite ports such as Piraeus as well as once-in-a-lifetime ports such as Koper and Zadar. This route is a typical one for the Viking Vela, But this is the least expensive sailing.
We include all all entertainment, meals, taxes, and port fees in this, so there are no surprises. Don't miss out-- right now you can get a balcony balcony room for the price of an interior one!
The Viking Vela
More than 900 passengers can travel on this top-rated Ocean class cruise ship, based in the Mediterranean and Europe and built just two years ago in 2024.
The Viking Vela Viking Ocean Cruises boasts a spa, a jacuzzi, and a gym.
Your Itinerary
This itinerary consists of eight port days and zero sea days. Major features include a long stop in Kotor in addition to visits to once-in-a-lifetime cities like Koper and Zadar.
Alternate Sailings
The same itinerary is also sailed by the Viking Star, Viking Sky, Viking Sea, Viking Jupiter, Viking Mars, Viking Vesta, Viking Mira, Viking Astrea, and Viking Lyra. 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 it was first listed on July 19th of last year, the price of this cruise has remained at $4,999 for a balcony cabin. This graph shows the cost over time for each type of cabin. Today this cruise is at an all time low, so secure your balcony room now before it moves upwards.
Last Updated: Oct 2, 2026
Last Modified: Jul 19, 2025