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Viking Mars August 8-22 2028 Cruise & Offers | Viking Cruises

Bergen, Norway to Reykjavík, Iceland

Voyage OMA280808Dates August 8–22, 2028Duration 15 daysShip Viking Mars

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Viking Mars Iceland & Norway’s Arctic Explorer August 8–22, 2028 voyage OMA280808 official itinerary map
Official published itinerary mapIceland & Norway’s Arctic Explorer aboard Viking Mars · Voyage OMA280808

August 8–22, 2028 · Voyage OMA280808

Ports & shore experiences

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

Days 1–2 · August 8–9, 2028Bergen, NorwayOvernight · Europe · Scandinavia · The Arctic

About Bergen, Norway

Bergen spreads between seven mountains and a busy harbor, serving as a historic gateway to Norway’s fjord country. The colorful wooden warehouses of Bryggen recall centuries of Hanseatic trade, while the fish market and hillside neighborhoods reward leisurely exploration. A funicular ascent offers broad views across the city, islands and surrounding waterways.

Published dates
August 8–9, 2028
Itinerary days
Days 1–2
Call type
Overnight
Published route region
Europe · Scandinavia · The Arctic
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 OMA280808. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.

Day 3 · August 10, 2028Geiranger, NorwayScheduled call · Europe · Scandinavia · The Arctic

About Geiranger, Norway

Geiranger occupies a small green terrace at the head of Geirangerfjord, part of Norway’s UNESCO-listed west-fjord landscape. Sheer mountains, abandoned hillside farms, and waterfalls such as the Seven Sisters line the long approach. Roads climb to high viewpoints above the village, revealing how settlement fits within a valley carved and reshaped by glaciers.

Published dates
August 10, 2028
Itinerary days
Day 3
Call type
Scheduled call
Published route region
Europe · Scandinavia · The Arctic
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 OMA280808. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.

Day 4 · August 11, 2028Scenic Sailing: Norwegian Inside PassageNamed scenic sailing · Europe · Scandinavia · The Arctic

About Scenic Sailing: Norwegian Inside Passage

Norwegian Inside Passage 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
August 11, 2028
Itinerary days
Day 4
Call type
Named scenic sailing
Published route region
Europe · Scandinavia · The Arctic
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 OMA280808. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.

Day 5 · August 12, 2028Lofoten (Leknes), NorwayScheduled call · Europe · Scandinavia · The Arctic

About Lofoten (Leknes), Norway

Leknes lies amid the Lofoten archipelago, where jagged mountains rise abruptly above fishing villages, sheltered bays and pale Arctic beaches. Red fishermen’s cabins punctuate the shoreline, while galleries and local museums interpret the islands’ maritime traditions. Rapidly changing light and weather continually reshape the dramatic views across sea and stone.

Published dates
August 12, 2028
Itinerary days
Day 5
Call type
Scheduled call
Published route region
Europe · Scandinavia · The Arctic
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 OMA280808. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.

Day 6 · August 13, 2028Narvik, NorwayScheduled call · Europe · Scandinavia · The Arctic

About Narvik, Norway

Narvik occupies a dramatic Arctic setting between Ofotfjord and steep mountains, its growth tied to the railway carrying Swedish iron ore to an ice-free port. Museums interpret wartime and industrial history, while cable-car or rail perspectives reveal the landscape. Snow, wind and seasonal light strongly influence northern visits.

Published dates
August 13, 2028
Itinerary days
Day 6
Call type
Scheduled call
Published route region
Europe · Scandinavia · The Arctic
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 OMA280808. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.

Day 7 · August 14, 2028Tromsø, NorwayScheduled call · Europe · Scandinavia · The Arctic

About Tromsø, Norway

Tromsø is an Arctic university city set among islands, mountains and cold northern waterways. The Polar Museum and striking Arctic Cathedral reflect exploration history and modern identity, while a cable car gives broad views over the city and surrounding peaks. Seasonal light, lively cafés and easy access to nature define its appeal.

Published dates
August 14, 2028
Itinerary days
Day 7
Call type
Scheduled call
Published route region
Europe · Scandinavia · The Arctic
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 OMA280808. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.

Day 8 · August 15, 2028Honningsvåg, NorwayScheduled call · Europe · Scandinavia · The Arctic

About Honningsvåg, Norway

Honningsvåg is a compact fishing town on Magerøya, an island of treeless tundra and deeply indented Arctic coast. Rebuilt after the Second World War, its colorful harbor community serves the surrounding fishing settlements. The North Cape plateau lies across the island, where cliffs rise above the Barents Sea.

Published dates
August 15, 2028
Itinerary days
Day 8
Call type
Scheduled call
Published route region
Europe · Scandinavia · The Arctic
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 OMA280808. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.

Day 9 · August 16, 2028Sail the Barents SeaSea day · Europe · Scandinavia · The Arctic

About Sail the Barents Sea

The passage across the Barents 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
August 16, 2028
Itinerary days
Day 9
Call type
Sea day
Published route region
Europe · Scandinavia · The Arctic
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 OMA280808. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.

Days 10–11 · August 17–18, 2028Longyearbyen, Svalbard and Jan Mayen IslandsOvernight · Europe · Scandinavia · The Arctic

About Longyearbyen, Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands

Longyearbyen is Svalbard's principal settlement and one of the world's northernmost towns, set beside Adventfjorden beneath stark Arctic mountains. Its mining heritage, polar research community and compact museums provide context for the surrounding wilderness. Beyond town, tundra, glaciers and seasonal wildlife define the High Arctic landscape.

Published dates
August 17–18, 2028
Itinerary days
Days 10–11
Call type
Overnight
Published route region
Europe · Scandinavia · The Arctic
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 OMA280808. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.

Days 12–13 · August 19–20, 2028Sail the Norwegian SeaMulti-day sailing period · Europe · Scandinavia · The Arctic

About Sail the Norwegian Sea

The passage across the Norwegian 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
August 19–20, 2028
Itinerary days
Days 12–13
Call type
Multi-day sailing period
Published route region
Europe · Scandinavia · The Arctic
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 OMA280808. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.

Day 14 · August 21, 2028ĺsafjördur, IcelandScheduled call · Europe · Scandinavia · The Arctic

About ĺsafjördur, Iceland

Isafjörður sits on a narrow spit beneath flat-topped mountains in Iceland’s dramatic Westfjords. Historic timber buildings recall its trading and fishing past, while the modern town remains a regional cultural hub. Nearby fjords, bird cliffs, waterfalls and small settlements reveal a rugged landscape shaped by glaciation and centuries of close dependence on the sea.

Published dates
August 21, 2028
Itinerary days
Day 14
Call type
Scheduled call
Published route region
Europe · Scandinavia · The Arctic
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 OMA280808. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.

Day 15 · August 22, 2028Reykjavík, IcelandScheduled call · Europe · Scandinavia · The Arctic

About Reykjavík, Iceland

Reykjavík combines the intimacy of a compact waterfront city with the cultural energy of Iceland’s capital. Hallgrímskirkja church, Harpa concert hall and the National Museum provide architectural and historical anchors. Geothermal pools, design shops, seafood restaurants and lively cafés express contemporary life, while mountains across the bay keep nature close to the urban experience.

Published dates
August 22, 2028
Itinerary days
Day 15
Call type
Scheduled call
Published route region
Europe · Scandinavia · The Arctic
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 OMA280808. 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

Iceland & Norway’s Arctic Explorer aboard Viking Mars

On August 8–22, 2028, Viking Mars operates Viking voyage OMA280808 from Bergen, Norway to Reykjavík, Iceland. The published 15-day journey, Iceland & Norway’s Arctic Explorer, includes Bergen, Norway, Geiranger, Norway, Scenic Sailing: Norwegian Inside Passage, Lofoten (Leknes), Norway, Narvik, Norway, Tromsø, Norway, Honningsvåg, Norway, Sail the Barents Sea.

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 OMA280808 | August 8-22, 2028 | 15 days Bergen, Norway to Reykjavík, Iceland

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Viking Mars August 8-22 2028: is Voyage OMA280808 right for you?

This 15-day voyage aboard Viking Mars sails Bergen, Norway to Reykjavík, Iceland, with calls including Geiranger, Scenic Sailing: Norwegian Inside Passage, Lofoten (Leknes), and Narvik. Voyage OMA280808 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 OMA280808.

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 OMA280808?

For the August 8-22, 2028 Bergen, Norway to Reykjavík, Iceland 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 OMA280808?

For the August 8-22, 2028 Bergen, Norway to Reykjavík, Iceland 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 OMA280808, and can Deluxe Cruises help with alternatives?

For the August 8-22, 2028 Bergen, Norway to Reykjavík, Iceland 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 OMA280808?

For the August 8-22, 2028 Bergen, Norway to Reykjavík, Iceland 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 OMA280808 with Deluxe Cruises?

Deluxe Cruises provides personal planning for Voyage OMA280808, 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 OMA280808?

For the August 8-22 2028 Bergen, Norway to Reykjavík, Iceland, 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?

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

Deluxe Cruises packing guidance for this August polar or high-latitude itinerary

  • Pack insulating base, mid, and outer layers, plus waterproof and windproof protection appropriate to the operator's final expedition kit list.
  • Bring warm headwear, gloves, UV eye protection, and secure non-slip footwear; confirm whether expedition boots or technical outerwear are supplied or must be brought.
  • Conditions and landing access can change quickly. Follow the final voyage documents rather than treating this general list as an expedition equipment guarantee.

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 OMA280808 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 OMA280808: 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 OMA280808?

For flights to Bergen, Norway before this Viking Mars cruise and home from Reykjavík, Iceland after Voyage OMA280808, 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 OMA280808 after booking with Deluxe Cruises?

Before you begin: After Deluxe Cruises confirms Viking Mars Voyage OMA280808, 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 OMA280808 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 OMA280808 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.