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Viking Mars December 17-27 2026 Cruise & Offers | Viking Cruises

Panama City (Fuerte Amador), Panama to West Palm Beach, Florida, United States

Voyage OMA261217Dates December 17–27, 2026Duration 11 daysShip Viking Mars

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Viking Mars Classic Panama Canal Passage December 17–27, 2026 voyage OMA261217 official itinerary map
Official published itinerary mapClassic Panama Canal Passage aboard Viking Mars · Voyage OMA261217

December 17–27, 2026 · Voyage OMA261217

Ports & shore experiences

Open each published destination, scenic sailing, transit, or sea-day panel to review every exact date Viking lists for this voyage.

Day 1 · December 17, 2026Panama City (Fuerte Amador), PanamaScheduled call · Caribbean & Central America · North America

About Panama City (Fuerte Amador), Panama

Fuerte Amador lies near the Pacific entrance to the Panama Canal and serves as a gateway to Panama City. The capital’s historic Casco Viejo, modern skyline and canal museums offer contrasting perspectives. Tendering, traffic and the distance to locks or rainforest areas should be considered when deciding how much to include.

Published dates
December 17, 2026
Itinerary days
Day 1
Call type
Scheduled call
Published route region
Caribbean & Central America · North America
Port times
Not published for this exact sailing

Shore-experience planning

Viking's public exact-sailing response does not verify a departure-specific shore-experience roster for voyage OMA261217. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.

Day 2 · December 18, 2026Scenic Sailing: Panama CanalNamed scenic sailing · Caribbean & Central America · North America

About Scenic Sailing: Panama Canal

Panama Canal is a named scenic passage, experienced from the vessel rather than as a visit ashore. The surrounding water, coast, islands, or riverbanks provide visual context as the route unfolds. Visibility, exact course, and timing can vary with weather, water levels, traffic, and operational conditions, so no fixed viewpoint or shore activity is implied.

Published dates
December 18, 2026
Itinerary days
Day 2
Call type
Named scenic sailing
Published route region
Caribbean & Central America · North America
Port times
Not published for this exact sailing

Shore-experience planning

Viking's public exact-sailing response does not verify a departure-specific shore-experience roster for voyage OMA261217. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.

Day 3 · December 19, 2026Colón, PanamaScheduled call · Caribbean & Central America · North America

About Colón, Panama

Colón stands at the Caribbean entrance to the Panama Canal and is primarily valued as a gateway to the waterway’s engineering and surrounding rainforest. Gatun Locks, canal viewpoints and historic railway connections provide context. Local conditions and travel logistics favor planned exploration rather than an unstructured walk beyond the port area.

Published dates
December 19, 2026
Itinerary days
Day 3
Call type
Scheduled call
Published route region
Caribbean & Central America · North America
Port times
Not published for this exact sailing

Shore-experience planning

Viking's public exact-sailing response does not verify a departure-specific shore-experience roster for voyage OMA261217. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.

Day 4 · December 20, 2026Puerto Limón, Costa RicaScheduled call · Caribbean & Central America · North America

About Puerto Limón, Costa Rica

Puerto Limón is Costa Rica’s principal Caribbean port, founded in the nineteenth century as railways and banana exports transformed the coast. Afro-Caribbean culture, colorful markets, and nearby canals distinguish the region from the Pacific side. Rainforest reserves, wildlife, and beaches extend north and south of the working harbor.

Published dates
December 20, 2026
Itinerary days
Day 4
Call type
Scheduled call
Published route region
Caribbean & Central America · North America
Port times
Not published for this exact sailing

Shore-experience planning

Viking's public exact-sailing response does not verify a departure-specific shore-experience roster for voyage OMA261217. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.

Days 5, 9–10 · December 21, 2026 · December 25–26, 2026Sail the Caribbean SeaRepeated sea days · Caribbean & Central America · North America

About Sail the Caribbean Sea

The passage across the Caribbean Sea is an at-sea period connecting destinations along the route. The day centers on navigation and views from the vessel rather than a scheduled shore visit. Weather, sea conditions, traffic, and operational needs can influence the exact course and visibility, so no particular coastal view, sighting, or activity is guaranteed.

Published dates
December 21, 2026 · December 25–26, 2026
Itinerary days
Days 5, 9–10
Call type
Repeated sea days
Published route region
Caribbean & Central America · North America
Port times
Not published for this exact sailing

Shore-experience planning

Viking's public exact-sailing response does not verify a departure-specific shore-experience roster for voyage OMA261217. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.

Day 6 · December 22, 2026Roatán, HondurasScheduled call · Caribbean & Central America · North America

About Roatán, Honduras

Roatán is a long, forested island off Honduras, edged by coral reef and Caribbean beaches. Communities reflect Afro-Caribbean, mainland Honduran and international influences, while the island’s marine environment is its defining natural feature. Port location, traffic, heat and conservation practices should be considered when planning along the coast.

Published dates
December 22, 2026
Itinerary days
Day 6
Call type
Scheduled call
Published route region
Caribbean & Central America · North America
Port times
Not published for this exact sailing

Shore-experience planning

Viking's public exact-sailing response does not verify a departure-specific shore-experience roster for voyage OMA261217. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.

Day 7 · December 23, 2026Belize City, BelizeScheduled call · Caribbean & Central America · North America

About Belize City, Belize

Belize City is the country’s main maritime gateway and a starting point for exploring Belizean history, wildlife and Maya heritage. The city reflects Caribbean and colonial influences, while reefs, rivers, caves and archaeological sites lie farther away. Tender operations and substantial road or boat transfers require careful attention to the published port schedule.

Published dates
December 23, 2026
Itinerary days
Day 7
Call type
Scheduled call
Published route region
Caribbean & Central America · North America
Port times
Not published for this exact sailing

Shore-experience planning

Viking's public exact-sailing response does not verify a departure-specific shore-experience roster for voyage OMA261217. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.

Day 8 · December 24, 2026Cozumel, MexicoScheduled call · Caribbean & Central America · North America

About Cozumel, Mexico

Cozumel is a low-lying island off Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula, renowned for clear Caribbean water and coral reefs. San Miguel offers shops, restaurants and a lively waterfront, while coastal roads reach beaches and smaller archaeological remains. Pier location, currents, weather and mainland transfer time all influence the day’s practical choices.

Published dates
December 24, 2026
Itinerary days
Day 8
Call type
Scheduled call
Published route region
Caribbean & Central America · North America
Port times
Not published for this exact sailing

Shore-experience planning

Viking's public exact-sailing response does not verify a departure-specific shore-experience roster for voyage OMA261217. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.

Day 11 · December 27, 2026West Palm Beach, Florida, United StatesScheduled call · Caribbean & Central America · North America

About West Palm Beach, Florida, United States

West Palm Beach faces the Intracoastal Waterway across from Palm Beach in southeastern Florida. Clematis Street, the Norton Museum of Art, waterfront parks, and historic neighborhoods form its urban core. Tropical landscaping, galleries, restaurants, and nearby beaches reflect a year-round coastal city distinct from the resort communities across the water.

Published dates
December 27, 2026
Itinerary days
Day 11
Call type
Scheduled call
Published route region
Caribbean & Central America · North America
Port times
Not published for this exact sailing

Shore-experience planning

Viking's public exact-sailing response does not verify a departure-specific shore-experience roster for voyage OMA261217. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.

Viking's public exact-sailing response publishes the dated sequence but no port times or exact-departure shore-experience roster. Deluxe Cruises will confirm the latest operational information without sending you to an external cruise-line booking page.

A closer look at this sailing

Classic Panama Canal Passage aboard Viking Mars

On December 17–27, 2026, Viking Mars operates Viking voyage OMA261217 from Panama City (Fuerte Amador), Panama to West Palm Beach, Florida, United States. The published 11-day journey, Classic Panama Canal Passage, includes Panama City (Fuerte Amador), Panama, Scenic Sailing: Panama Canal, Colón, Panama, Puerto Limón, Costa Rica, Sail the Caribbean Sea, Roatán, Honduras, Belize City, Belize, Cozumel, Mexico.

Port calls and their order reflect Viking's public itinerary at the time of collection. Public arrival and departure times were not supplied, so none have been invented here.

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Viking Mars | Voyage OMA261217 | December 17-27, 2026 | 11 days Panama City (Fuerte Amador), Panama to West Palm Beach, Florida, United States
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Viking Mars December 17-27 2026: is Voyage OMA261217 right for you?

This 11-day voyage aboard Viking Mars sails Panama City (Fuerte Amador), Panama to West Palm Beach, Florida, United States, with calls including Scenic Sailing: Panama Canal, Colón, Puerto Limón, and Sail the Caribbean Sea. Voyage OMA261217 matches the latest verified voyage-search dataset used by this website. Before reserving, ask Deluxe Cruises to compare accommodations, deck location, inclusions, current availability, and any family, medical, dietary, or accessibility arrangements for this exact departure.

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Questions travelers ask

What is the voyage number for this Viking Mars sailing?

The official voyage number is OMA261217.

Does Viking publish arrival and departure times for this sailing?

Viking's public itinerary does not publish port arrival and departure times for this sailing. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm current documents before travel.

How do I request pricing for this itinerary?

Use the Request Best Pricing link to ask Deluxe Cruises for current eligible offers, accommodation advice, and availability.

What is included and not included on Viking Mars Voyage OMA261217?

For the December 17-27, 2026 Panama City (Fuerte Amador), Panama to West Palm Beach, Florida, United States sailing aboard Viking Mars: Published Viking Ocean benefits include all-veranda accommodation, one complimentary shore excursion in every port, Wi-Fi, meals, beer, wine and soft drinks with lunch and dinner, specialty coffee, tea and water, port taxes, enrichment, alternative dining without a cover charge, Nordic Spa access, self-service laundry and 24-hour room service. Optional tours, beverage packages and personal services follow the exact booking. The exact fare and booking confirmation control.

What bed is provided for a child or third guest on Viking Mars Voyage OMA261217?

For the December 17-27, 2026 Panama City (Fuerte Amador), Panama to West Palm Beach, Florida, United States sailing aboard Viking Mars: Viking requires every guest to be at least 18 years old, so no child bed applies. The published primary bed is a king Viking Explorer Bed. A third-adult sleeping surface is not safely verified for every category and is not inferred from a sofa or photograph. Deluxe Cruises will confirm the exact room and occupancy before booking.

Are shore excursions included on Viking Mars Voyage OMA261217, and can Deluxe Cruises help with alternatives?

For the December 17-27, 2026 Panama City (Fuerte Amador), Panama to West Palm Beach, Florida, United States sailing aboard Viking Mars: One complimentary shore excursion in every port of call is included under Viking's current Ocean program. Optional tours, capacity, local conditions, participant rules and the exact itinerary still control. If a preferred shore experience is not included, Deluxe Cruises can compare independent alternatives and check whether a lower price or better value is available than booking through the cruise line. Availability and savings vary and are confirmed before purchase.

How does Internet and Wi-Fi work aboard Viking Mars for Voyage OMA261217?

For the December 17-27, 2026 Panama City (Fuerte Amador), Panama to West Palm Beach, Florida, United States sailing aboard Viking Mars: Wi-Fi is published as included aboard this Viking Ocean ship, subject to satellite coverage, device rules and the exact booking. Speed and uninterrupted performance are not guaranteed. The exact booking confirmation controls.

Why book Viking Mars Voyage OMA261217 with Deluxe Cruises?

Deluxe Cruises provides personal planning for Voyage OMA261217, including accommodation and deck-location comparisons, current availability and preferred-rate guidance, and help documenting family, medical, dietary, or accessibility requests before departure.

What should travelers compare for Voyage OMA261217?

For the December 17-27 2026 Panama City (Fuerte Amador), Panama to West Palm Beach, Florida, United States, compare the published schedule, accommodation category and location, included services, current availability, and any special requirements before you reserve.

How do I request a personalized luxury cruise quote?

Email info@deluxecruises.com, call +1-702-501-7105, or use WhatsApp +1-702-900-9975 and mention Voyage OMA261217 to request a personalized quote from Deluxe Cruises.

What are Viking Mars's verified headline statistics?
2022Year built
Ocean · all-veranda classPublished ship family
930Guests
What clothes should I bring for this December itinerary?

Deluxe Cruises packing guidance for this December warm-weather itinerary

  • Pack lightweight breathable clothing, swimwear, strong sun protection, and a light rain layer for tropical showers.
  • Bring secure non-slip walking shoes plus suitable beach or water footwear where the published activities and local conditions call for it.
  • Add a light wrap or sweater for air-conditioned interiors and breezy evenings, and review local customs before visits to religious or community sites.

Viking dress guidance

  • Viking has no formal nights across its ocean, river and expedition products.
  • Ocean products use casual daytime clothing and Elegant Casual dress in evening dining and performance spaces; jackets and ties are optional, while the World Cafe remains casual.

Packing suggestions are Deluxe Cruises editorial guidance; the cruise line's final documents and the weather forecast control the last check.

What services and amenities are available aboard Viking Mars?
  • Ocean ships publish all-veranda accommodations, Wi-Fi, alternative dining without a cover charge, and beer and wine with lunch and dinner; spa and laundry facilities are ship-specific.

Venues, hours, inclusions, equipment, and operating conditions can vary by ship and sailing. Deluxe Cruises will reconfirm the details for this departure.

What fitness, sports, or wellness facilities does Viking Mars have?
  • Ocean ships publish a fitness center, Nordic Spa, pools and outdoor walking space.

Class schedules, age rules, treatment access, operating hours, and equipment availability are confirmed for the exact ship and voyage.

What accommodation features and services can Viking Mars guests expect?
  • Ocean ships publish accommodations with private verandas. Exact room size, bath, occupancy, accessibility and included category benefits must come from the selected ship and category.

Review the exact room or suite number, category, deck position, layout, and benefits for Voyage OMA261217 before reserving.

Can children and babies sail aboard Viking Mars?
  • Viking requires every guest to be at least 18 years old on embarkation day across river, ocean and expedition voyages; the product is not designed with services or facilities for children.
  • Viking cannot accommodate a guest past the 24th week of pregnancy. Notify Viking promptly and confirm whether a Fit-to-Travel letter or other current documentation is required.

For Voyage OMA261217: do not assume a supervised program, babysitting, crib, or child-specific service unless it is confirmed for this sailing.

How does Viking Mars handle special needs, medical arrangements, and accessibility?
  • Discuss mobility, medical, communication and accommodation needs before booking and complete Viking's current accessibility documentation so the ship, itinerary and excursions can be assessed.
  • A mobility device normally must meet Viking's published size and storage limits, and the guest is responsible for required equipment and personal care. Ports, aircraft, motorcoaches, gangways, steps and shore facilities can prevent access.
  • Onboard and shoreside medical access may be limited or delayed, and Viking does not provide specialized continuing care. Bring adequate medication and equipment and disclose needs before travel.

Important: access varies by accommodation, gangway, pier, tender, shore transport, and operating conditions. Document needs when requesting the booking and reconfirm them before travel.

What is the smoking policy aboard Viking Mars?
  • Viking ships are non-smoking except in designated outdoor areas. Smoking and electronic cigarettes are prohibited in staterooms, verandas and indoor public spaces.
  • Exact smoking locations and shore restrictions differ by ship and waterway; follow onboard signs and instructions.

Designated locations and onboard rules can change. Follow the policy, posted signs, and crew instructions in force for the voyage.

How can I find the best cruise airfare for Viking Mars Voyage OMA261217?

For flights to Panama City (Fuerte Amador), Panama before this Viking Mars cruise and home from West Palm Beach, Florida, United States after Voyage OMA261217, compare schedules, fare rules, baggage allowances, connection times, and change options—not airfare alone. Visit the Deluxe Cruises Cruise Airfare page to explore flight options designed around your cruise and potential ways to save money. Airfares and savings vary, and Deluxe Cruises will help confirm suitable travel dates and connection time before booking.

Where can I review cruise travel insurance information?

Visit the Deluxe Cruises Cruise Travel Insurance page to prepare for a quote and compare optional protection with Travel Insured.

You can also search the Deluxe Cruises Cruise-Line Travel Insurance Directory for cruise-line-specific plan companies, insurer or administrator contacts, available policy-document links, and published pre-existing-condition purchase guidance. Plan terms and availability can change; the policy or certificate issued for your state controls.

How do I create a My Viking Journey account and connect Viking Mars Voyage OMA261217 after booking with Deluxe Cruises?

Before you begin: After Deluxe Cruises confirms Viking Mars Voyage OMA261217, use Viking's booking number from the cruise-line confirmation—not a Deluxe Cruises invoice, receipt, or payment reference. Viking states that a booked guest with a Viking booking number can create My Viking Journey.

  1. Step 1 — Open My Viking Journey: Choose My Viking Journey from Viking's official website. Sign in if the guest already has an account, or select Create Account.
  2. Step 2 — Verify the email: Begin with the preferred email address, retrieve the verification code Viking sends, and enter that code when prompted.
  3. Step 3 — Create and match the account: Enter Viking's booking number, the guest's last name exactly as shown on the passport and reservation, the preferred email, and a password that meets Viking's displayed rules. Follow the remaining prompts.
  4. Step 4 — Open the voyage: Find Viking Mars Voyage OMA261217 in My Viking Journey and complete the Guest Information Form and any required preferences or documents.
  5. Step 5 — Add or manage bookings: From the account welcome area, add another Viking booking number when needed. Review the booking, documents, excursions, dining, spa, payments, preferences, and flight information currently available for the voyage.

If Viking Mars Voyage OMA261217 does not appear, recheck Viking's booking number and the guest identity and email. Use the official password-recovery process for an existing account, then contact Deluxe Cruises so your advisor can verify the Viking booking record.

My Viking Journey services open according to Viking's schedule and the booking stage. Deluxe Cruises remains your travel advisor for reservation changes and assistance. Keep your password private.

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