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Viking Star December 22 2026-January 5 2027 Cruise & Offers | Viking Cruises

Athens (Piraeus), Greece to Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy

Voyage OST261222Dates December 22, 2026–January 5, 2027Duration 15 daysShip Viking Star

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Viking Star Cities of Antiquity December 22, 2026–January 5, 2027 voyage OST261222 official itinerary map
Official published itinerary mapCities of Antiquity aboard Viking Star · Voyage OST261222

December 22, 2026–January 5, 2027 · Voyage OST261222

Ports & shore experiences

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Days 1–2 · December 22–23, 2026Athens (Piraeus), GreeceOvernight · Europe · Mediterranean

About Athens (Piraeus), Greece

Piraeus is Athens' historic harbor and the maritime gateway to the Greek capital. Its waterfront districts, archaeological museum and bustling markets reveal a city shaped by shipping and migration. Inland, Athens brings together the Acropolis, classical civic sites, Byzantine churches and modern neighborhoods, with tavernas and galleries filling the streets between ancient landmarks.

Published dates
December 22–23, 2026
Itinerary days
Days 1–2
Call type
Overnight
Published route region
Europe · Mediterranean
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 OST261222. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.

Day 3 · December 24, 2026Santorini (Thíra), GreeceScheduled call · Europe · Mediterranean

About Santorini (Thíra), Greece

Santorini's whitewashed settlements crown the rim of a flooded volcanic caldera, creating dramatic views across dark cliffs and the Aegean. Fira and Oia offer lanes, terraces and blue-domed churches, while Akrotiri preserves a Bronze Age town. Assyrtiko vineyards, black-sand shores and volcanic soils express the island's distinctive natural history.

Published dates
December 24, 2026
Itinerary days
Day 3
Call type
Scheduled call
Published route region
Europe · Mediterranean
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 OST261222. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.

Days 4, 9 · December 25, 2026 · December 30, 2026Sail the Ionian SeaRepeated sea days · Europe · Mediterranean

About Sail the Ionian Sea

The passage across the Ionian 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 25, 2026 · December 30, 2026
Itinerary days
Days 4, 9
Call type
Repeated sea days
Published route region
Europe · Mediterranean
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 OST261222. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.

Day 5 · December 26, 2026Crete (Souda Bay), GreeceScheduled call · Europe · Mediterranean

About Crete (Souda Bay), Greece

Souda Bay is a deep natural harbor on Crete’s northwestern coast and the maritime gateway to nearby Chania. Chania’s Venetian harbor, Ottoman-era lanes, markets, and museums reveal the island’s layered history. Olive groves, villages, beaches, and the rugged White Mountains expand the setting beyond the port across a distinctly Cretan landscape.

Published dates
December 26, 2026
Itinerary days
Day 5
Call type
Scheduled call
Published route region
Europe · Mediterranean
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 OST261222. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.

Day 6 · December 27, 2026Kalamáta, GreeceScheduled call · Europe · Mediterranean

About Kalamáta, Greece

Kalamata sits at the head of the Messenian Gulf, framed by the Taygetos Mountains and olive-growing countryside. Its compact historic center includes the Church of the Holy Apostles, traditional shops and a hilltop castle, while the waterfront provides cafés and a long beach. The city is closely associated with its celebrated dark olives.

Published dates
December 27, 2026
Itinerary days
Day 6
Call type
Scheduled call
Published route region
Europe · Mediterranean
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 OST261222. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.

Day 7 · December 28, 2026Olympia (Katakolon), GreeceScheduled call · Europe · Mediterranean

About Olympia (Katakolon), Greece

Katakolon is a small port on Greece’s western Peloponnese and the principal cruise gateway to ancient Olympia. The archaeological site and museum interpret the sanctuary that gave rise to the Olympic Games, while the harbor village offers a slower alternative. Road time and summer heat should be included in planning.

Published dates
December 28, 2026
Itinerary days
Day 7
Call type
Scheduled call
Published route region
Europe · Mediterranean
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 OST261222. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.

Day 8 · December 29, 2026Corfu (Kérkyra), GreeceScheduled call · Europe · Mediterranean

About Corfu (Kérkyra), Greece

Corfu Town layers Venetian arcades, British civic buildings and Orthodox churches between two coastal fortresses. The UNESCO-listed old town opens into the broad Spianada, with cafés beneath the Liston colonnade. Beyond the center, olive-covered hills, pale beaches, kumquat products and village tavernas express the island's Ionian character.

Published dates
December 29, 2026
Itinerary days
Day 8
Call type
Scheduled call
Published route region
Europe · Mediterranean
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 OST261222. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.

Days 10–11 · December 31, 2026–January 1, 2027Valletta, MaltaOvernight · Europe · Mediterranean

About Valletta, Malta

Valletta is a compact fortified capital built in honey-colored limestone above Malta's Grand Harbour. Its UNESCO-listed grid contains ornate churches, auberges and balconies, with Saint John's Co-Cathedral displaying a richly decorated interior. Upper Barrakka Gardens survey the harbor and Three Cities, while steep streets reveal the island's layered maritime history.

Published dates
December 31, 2026–January 1, 2027
Itinerary days
Days 10–11
Call type
Overnight
Published route region
Europe · Mediterranean
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 OST261222. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.

Day 12 · January 2, 2027Sicily (Messina), ItalyScheduled call · Europe · Mediterranean

About Sicily (Messina), Italy

Messina occupies Sicily’s northeastern tip beside the narrow strait separating the island from mainland Italy. Its cathedral square features an elaborate astronomical clock, and waterfront monuments recall a city repeatedly rebuilt after earthquakes and war. The port provides access to Taormina, Mount Etna and villages overlooking the Ionian coast.

Published dates
January 2, 2027
Itinerary days
Day 12
Call type
Scheduled call
Published route region
Europe · Mediterranean
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 OST261222. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.

Day 13 · January 3, 2027Naples, ItalyScheduled call · Europe · Mediterranean

About Naples, Italy

Naples layers dense street life, monumental churches and archaeological collections beneath Mount Vesuvius. The UNESCO-listed historic center is crossed by Spaccanapoli and filled with cloisters, workshops and pizzerias, while the waterfront faces the Bay of Naples and Capri. Nearby Pompeii, Herculaneum and the Amalfi Coast extend the region's exceptional historical context.

Published dates
January 3, 2027
Itinerary days
Day 13
Call type
Scheduled call
Published route region
Europe · Mediterranean
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 OST261222. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.

Days 14–15 · January 4–5, 2027Rome (Civitavecchia), ItalyOvernight · Europe · Mediterranean

About Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy

Civitavecchia is the principal Tyrrhenian port for Rome, connecting a working waterfront and historic center with the Italian capital inland. Travelers can explore the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Vatican Museums and baroque piazzas in Rome, or remain near the coast for Civitavecchia's Michelangelo Fortress, market streets and seafront promenade.

Published dates
January 4–5, 2027
Itinerary days
Days 14–15
Call type
Overnight
Published route region
Europe · Mediterranean
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 OST261222. 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

Cities of Antiquity aboard Viking Star

On December 22, 2026–January 5, 2027, Viking Star operates Viking voyage OST261222 from Athens (Piraeus), Greece to Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy. The published 15-day journey, Cities of Antiquity, includes Athens (Piraeus), Greece, Santorini (Thíra), Greece, Sail the Ionian Sea, Crete (Souda Bay), Greece, Kalamáta, Greece, Olympia (Katakolon), Greece, Corfu (Kérkyra), Greece, Valletta, Malta.

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 Star December 22 2026-January 5 2027: is Voyage OST261222 right for you?

This 15-day voyage aboard Viking Star sails Athens (Piraeus), Greece to Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy, with calls including Santorini (Thíra), Sail the Ionian Sea, Crete (Souda Bay), and Kalamáta. Voyage OST261222 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 Star sailing?

The official voyage number is OST261222.

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?

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What is included and not included on Viking Star Voyage OST261222?

For the December 22, 2026-January 5, 2027 Athens (Piraeus), Greece to Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy sailing aboard Viking Star: 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 Star Voyage OST261222?

For the December 22, 2026-January 5, 2027 Athens (Piraeus), Greece to Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy sailing aboard Viking Star: 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 Star Voyage OST261222, and can Deluxe Cruises help with alternatives?

For the December 22, 2026-January 5, 2027 Athens (Piraeus), Greece to Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy sailing aboard Viking Star: 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 Star for Voyage OST261222?

For the December 22, 2026-January 5, 2027 Athens (Piraeus), Greece to Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy sailing aboard Viking Star: 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 Star Voyage OST261222 with Deluxe Cruises?

Deluxe Cruises provides personal planning for Voyage OST261222, 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 OST261222?

For the December 22 2026-January 5 2027 Athens (Piraeus), Greece to Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy, compare the published schedule, accommodation category and location, included services, current availability, and any special requirements before you reserve.

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What are Viking Star's verified headline statistics?
2015Year built
Ocean · all-veranda classPublished ship family
930Guests
What clothes should I bring for this December itinerary?

Deluxe Cruises packing guidance for this December itinerary

  • Pack versatile layers suited to the route and season, including a light sweater and compact wind- and water-resistant outer layer.
  • Bring comfortable, supportive, non-slip walking shoes for piers, steps, cobbled streets, and longer touring days.
  • Add sun protection, a compact umbrella, and clothing that covers shoulders and knees where local religious or cultural sites require modest dress.

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 Star?
  • 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 Star 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 Star 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 OST261222 before reserving.

Can children and babies sail aboard Viking Star?
  • 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 OST261222: do not assume a supervised program, babysitting, crib, or child-specific service unless it is confirmed for this sailing.

How does Viking Star 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 Star?
  • 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 Star Voyage OST261222?

For flights to Athens (Piraeus), Greece before this Viking Star cruise and home from Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy after Voyage OST261222, 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 Star Voyage OST261222 after booking with Deluxe Cruises?

Before you begin: After Deluxe Cruises confirms Viking Star Voyage OST261222, 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 Star Voyage OST261222 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 Star Voyage OST261222 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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