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Viking Vela September 28-October 12 2026 Cruise & Offers | Viking Cruises

Bergen, Norway to Barcelona (Tarragona), Spain

Voyage OVL260928Dates September 28–October 12, 2026Duration 15 daysShip Viking Vela

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Viking Vela Trade Routes of the Middle Ages September 28–October 12, 2026 voyage OVL260928 official itinerary map
Official published itinerary mapTrade Routes of the Middle Ages aboard Viking Vela · Voyage OVL260928

September 28–October 12, 2026 · Voyage OVL260928

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 · September 28–29, 2026Bergen, NorwayOvernight · Europe · Scandinavia

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
September 28–29, 2026
Itinerary days
Days 1–2
Call type
Overnight
Published route region
Europe · Scandinavia
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 OVL260928. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.

Day 3 · September 30, 2026Sail the North SeaSea day · Europe · Scandinavia

About Sail the North Sea

The passage across the North 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
September 30, 2026
Itinerary days
Day 3
Call type
Sea day
Published route region
Europe · Scandinavia
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 OVL260928. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.

Day 4 · October 1, 2026Amsterdam, The NetherlandsScheduled call · Europe · Scandinavia

About Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Amsterdam’s concentric canals frame gabled houses, intimate bridges and neighborhoods shaped by centuries of commerce. Major art museums, historic interiors, markets and café-lined streets offer many ways to explore. Its compact core is especially walkable, while canal perspectives reveal how water, architecture and daily life remain closely connected.

Published dates
October 1, 2026
Itinerary days
Day 4
Call type
Scheduled call
Published route region
Europe · Scandinavia
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 OVL260928. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.

Day 5 · October 2, 2026Bruges (Zeebrugge), BelgiumScheduled call · Europe · Scandinavia

About Bruges (Zeebrugge), Belgium

Zeebrugge is Belgium’s North Sea port, linked inland to Bruges by road and rail. Bruges preserves canals, medieval squares, stepped-gable houses, and Flemish art within a compact historic center. The industrial harbor and the old city are distinct settings, so transfer time should be included when planning a visit beyond the coast.

Published dates
October 2, 2026
Itinerary days
Day 5
Call type
Scheduled call
Published route region
Europe · Scandinavia
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 OVL260928. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.

Day 6 · October 3, 2026Paris (Le Havre), FranceScheduled call · Europe · Scandinavia

About Paris (Le Havre), France

Le Havre is a major Channel port whose postwar center, designed by Auguste Perret, is recognized by UNESCO for its innovative use of concrete. Museums and the waterfront offer local interest, while Normandy villages or Paris require longer travel. Distance and traffic make realistic timing essential for excursions beyond the city.

Published dates
October 3, 2026
Itinerary days
Day 6
Call type
Scheduled call
Published route region
Europe · Scandinavia
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 OVL260928. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.

Day 7 · October 4, 2026Portsmouth, EnglandScheduled call · Europe · Scandinavia

About Portsmouth, England

Portsmouth is a historic naval city on England’s south coast. Its Historic Dockyard preserves HMS Victory, the Mary Rose, and other maritime collections, while the Spinnaker Tower overlooks Portsmouth Harbour and the Solent. Southsea adds a seafront promenade, castle, and independent neighborhoods beyond the city’s active commercial and naval waterfronts.

Published dates
October 4, 2026
Itinerary days
Day 7
Call type
Scheduled call
Published route region
Europe · Scandinavia
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 OVL260928. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.

Day 8 · October 5, 2026Falmouth, EnglandScheduled call · Europe · Scandinavia

About Falmouth, England

Falmouth stands beside one of Cornwall’s great natural harbors, with a maritime identity shaped by naval activity, packet ships, fishing, and ocean research. Pendennis Castle guards the entrance, while Georgian streets and the National Maritime Museum Cornwall face the waterfront. Beaches, wooded creeks, and headlands extend around the Fal estuary’s sheltered waters.

Published dates
October 5, 2026
Itinerary days
Day 8
Call type
Scheduled call
Published route region
Europe · Scandinavia
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 OVL260928. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.

Days 9, 11 · October 6, 2026 · October 8, 2026Sail the Atlantic OceanRepeated sea days · Europe · Scandinavia

About Sail the Atlantic Ocean

The passage across the Atlantic Ocean 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
October 6, 2026 · October 8, 2026
Itinerary days
Days 9, 11
Call type
Repeated sea days
Published route region
Europe · Scandinavia
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 OVL260928. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.

Day 10 · October 7, 2026Vigo, SpainScheduled call · Europe · Scandinavia

About Vigo, Spain

Vigo is a major Atlantic fishing port set on the steep shores of a broad Galician ria. The old quarter and waterfront reveal a long maritime history shaped by trade, invasion, and shipbuilding. Seafood markets, hillside viewpoints, nearby beaches, and the protected Cíes Islands connect the working city with an exceptional coastal environment.

Published dates
October 7, 2026
Itinerary days
Day 10
Call type
Scheduled call
Published route region
Europe · Scandinavia
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 OVL260928. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.

Day 12 · October 9, 2026Granada (Málaga), SpainScheduled call · Europe · Scandinavia

About Granada (Málaga), Spain

Málaga combines Mediterranean beaches with a revitalized historic center crowned by the Alcazaba and Gibralfaro fortress. The Picasso Museum reflects the artist’s birthplace, while markets and tapas bars express modern Andalusian life. Inland, Granada’s Alhambra and Generalife gardens preserve an extraordinary legacy of Nasrid architecture beneath the Sierra Nevada.

Published dates
October 9, 2026
Itinerary days
Day 12
Call type
Scheduled call
Published route region
Europe · Scandinavia
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 OVL260928. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.

Day 13 · October 10, 2026Murcia (Cartagena), SpainScheduled call · Europe · Scandinavia

About Murcia (Cartagena), Spain

Murcia (Cartagena), Spain identifies Cartagena as the maritime entry point for the wider Murcia region. The port city surrounds a deep natural harbor, with a Roman theater, defensive hills, naval history, and elegant modernist buildings. Murcia city lies inland among irrigated orchards and is known for its cathedral and baroque architecture.

Published dates
October 10, 2026
Itinerary days
Day 13
Call type
Scheduled call
Published route region
Europe · Scandinavia
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 OVL260928. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.

Days 14–15 · October 11–12, 2026Barcelona (Tarragona), SpainOvernight · Europe · Scandinavia

About Barcelona (Tarragona), Spain

Tarragona is a Mediterranean city southwest of Barcelona, known for Roman remains, an amphitheater, cathedral, and old lanes above the sea. Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter and modernist landmarks lie much farther north. The paired label therefore joins two distinct Catalan cities, and travel distance should determine which destination anchors the day.

Published dates
October 11–12, 2026
Itinerary days
Days 14–15
Call type
Overnight
Published route region
Europe · Scandinavia
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 OVL260928. 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

Trade Routes of the Middle Ages aboard Viking Vela

On September 28–October 12, 2026, Viking Vela operates Viking voyage OVL260928 from Bergen, Norway to Barcelona (Tarragona), Spain. The published 15-day journey, Trade Routes of the Middle Ages, includes Bergen, Norway, Sail the North Sea, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, Bruges (Zeebrugge), Belgium, Paris (Le Havre), France, Portsmouth, England, Falmouth, England, Sail the Atlantic Ocean.

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 Vela September 28-October 12 2026: is Voyage OVL260928 right for you?

This 15-day voyage aboard Viking Vela sails Bergen, Norway to Barcelona (Tarragona), Spain, with calls including Sail the North Sea, Amsterdam, Bruges (Zeebrugge), and Paris (Le Havre). Voyage OVL260928 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 Vela sailing?

The official voyage number is OVL260928.

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 Vela Voyage OVL260928?

For the September 28-October 12, 2026 Bergen, Norway to Barcelona (Tarragona), Spain sailing aboard Viking Vela: 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 Vela Voyage OVL260928?

For the September 28-October 12, 2026 Bergen, Norway to Barcelona (Tarragona), Spain sailing aboard Viking Vela: 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 Vela Voyage OVL260928, and can Deluxe Cruises help with alternatives?

For the September 28-October 12, 2026 Bergen, Norway to Barcelona (Tarragona), Spain sailing aboard Viking Vela: 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 Vela for Voyage OVL260928?

For the September 28-October 12, 2026 Bergen, Norway to Barcelona (Tarragona), Spain sailing aboard Viking Vela: 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 Vela Voyage OVL260928 with Deluxe Cruises?

Deluxe Cruises provides personal planning for Voyage OVL260928, 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 OVL260928?

For the September 28-October 12 2026 Bergen, Norway to Barcelona (Tarragona), Spain, 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 Vela's verified headline statistics?
2024Year built
Ocean · larger all-veranda classPublished ship family
998Guests
What clothes should I bring for this September itinerary?

Deluxe Cruises packing guidance for this September cool-weather itinerary

  • Pack breathable layers, a warm mid-layer, and a wind- and water-resistant jacket for changing temperatures ashore and on deck.
  • Bring supportive non-slip walking shoes for piers, uneven paths, and longer touring days, plus a compact day bag and rain protection.
  • Add sun protection and binoculars where scenery or wildlife viewing is central; use the final forecast and operator documents to refine the list.

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 Vela?
  • 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 Vela 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 Vela 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 OVL260928 before reserving.

Can children and babies sail aboard Viking Vela?
  • 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 OVL260928: do not assume a supervised program, babysitting, crib, or child-specific service unless it is confirmed for this sailing.

How does Viking Vela 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 Vela?
  • 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 Vela Voyage OVL260928?

For flights to Bergen, Norway before this Viking Vela cruise and home from Barcelona (Tarragona), Spain after Voyage OVL260928, 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 Vela Voyage OVL260928 after booking with Deluxe Cruises?

Before you begin: After Deluxe Cruises confirms Viking Vela Voyage OVL260928, 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 Vela Voyage OVL260928 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 Vela Voyage OVL260928 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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