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Viking Vela April 16-30 2027 Cruise & Offers | Viking Cruises

Bergen to Basel

Voyage OVL270416XDates April 16–30, 2027Duration 15 daysShip Viking Vela

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Viking Vela Rhine & Viking Shores & Fjords April 16–30, 2027 voyage OVL270416X official itinerary map
Official published itinerary mapRhine & Viking Shores & Fjords aboard Viking Vela · Voyage OVL270416X

April 16–30, 2027 · Voyage OVL270416X

Ports & shore experiences

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

Schedule requires confirmation

Viking advertises a journey of 15 days, but its public dated schedule currently lists 8 entries. Only those published entries are shown below; omitted stops and dates have not been inferred. Ask Deluxe Cruises to confirm the complete itinerary and embarkation arrangements before booking flights or making other travel plans.

Day 1 · April 16, 2027Bergen, NorwayScheduled call · Europe · Scandinavia · River + Ocean Combinations

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
April 16, 2027
Itinerary days
Day 1
Call type
Scheduled call
Published route region
Europe · Scandinavia · River + Ocean Combinations
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 OVL270416X. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.

Day 2 · April 17, 2027Flåm, NorwayScheduled call · Europe · Scandinavia · River + Ocean Combinations

About Flåm, Norway

Flåm, Norway, is a small village where the Flåm River meets Aurlandsfjord, a branch of the Sognefjord system. Towering slopes, waterfalls, scattered farms, and the celebrated mountain railway shape its identity. The settlement’s scale makes the surrounding valley and fjord the dominant experience, illustrating the close relationship between people and steep terrain.

Published dates
April 17, 2027
Itinerary days
Day 2
Call type
Scheduled call
Published route region
Europe · Scandinavia · River + Ocean Combinations
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 OVL270416X. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.

Day 3 · April 18, 2027Stavanger, NorwayScheduled call · Europe · Scandinavia · River + Ocean Combinations

About Stavanger, Norway

Stavanger combines a prosperous modern waterfront with Gamle Stavanger’s preserved white wooden houses and cobbled lanes. Museums explore Norway’s maritime, canning and energy industries, while restaurants showcase the fertile surrounding region. The port is also a gateway to Lysefjord, where sheer cliffs and high plateaus create some of southwestern Norway’s defining scenery.

Published dates
April 18, 2027
Itinerary days
Day 3
Call type
Scheduled call
Published route region
Europe · Scandinavia · River + Ocean Combinations
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 OVL270416X. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.

Day 4 · April 19, 2027Kristiansand, NorwayScheduled call · Europe · Scandinavia · River + Ocean Combinations

About Kristiansand, Norway

Kristiansand is a bright southern Norwegian city laid out around a lively harbor and the orderly streets of Posebyen, its historic wooden quarter. Waterfront promenades connect cultural venues, parks and a former fortress, while nearby islands and skerries evoke the region’s summer character. Local seafood and relaxed cafés complement an easy day ashore.

Published dates
April 19, 2027
Itinerary days
Day 4
Call type
Scheduled call
Published route region
Europe · Scandinavia · River + Ocean Combinations
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 OVL270416X. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.

Day 5 · April 20, 2027Oslo, NorwayScheduled call · Europe · Scandinavia · River + Ocean Combinations

About Oslo, Norway

Oslo sits at the head of a long fjord, combining forested surroundings with bold contemporary architecture and wide waterfront spaces. The Opera House, MUNCH museum and National Museum anchor a strong cultural scene, while Bygdøy’s museums explore Norway’s maritime past. Parks, cafés and easy access to nature give the capital an unusually relaxed rhythm.

Published dates
April 20, 2027
Itinerary days
Day 5
Call type
Scheduled call
Published route region
Europe · Scandinavia · River + Ocean Combinations
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 OVL270416X. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.

Day 6 · April 21, 2027Skagen, DenmarkScheduled call · Europe · Scandinavia · River + Ocean Combinations

About Skagen, Denmark

Skagen occupies Denmark’s sandy northern tip, where distinctive coastal light attracted a celebrated colony of nineteenth-century painters. Yellow houses, studios and the Skagens Museum preserve their legacy. At Grenen, currents from the Skagerrak and Kattegat meet beyond a shifting spit, while dunes and the sand-buried church reveal a wind-shaped landscape.

Published dates
April 21, 2027
Itinerary days
Day 6
Call type
Scheduled call
Published route region
Europe · Scandinavia · River + Ocean Combinations
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 OVL270416X. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.

Day 7 · April 22, 2027Sail the North SeaSea day · Europe · Scandinavia · River + Ocean Combinations

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
April 22, 2027
Itinerary days
Day 7
Call type
Sea day
Published route region
Europe · Scandinavia · River + Ocean Combinations
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 OVL270416X. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.

Day 8 · April 23, 2027Amsterdam, The NetherlandsScheduled call · Europe · Scandinavia · River + Ocean Combinations

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
April 23, 2027
Itinerary days
Day 8
Call type
Scheduled call
Published route region
Europe · Scandinavia · River + Ocean Combinations
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 OVL270416X. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.

This is an Ocean–River combination voyage. Viking's exact-sailing response currently exposes only the dated Ocean segment shown above, not the remaining River segment. No omitted destinations or dates have been inferred or mixed into this Ocean section; Deluxe Cruises will confirm the complete combination schedule before reservation.

A closer look at this sailing

Rhine & Viking Shores & Fjords aboard Viking Vela

On April 16–30, 2027, Viking Vela operates Viking voyage OVL270416X from Bergen to Basel. The published 15-day journey, Rhine & Viking Shores & Fjords, includes Bergen, Norway, Flåm, Norway, Stavanger, Norway, Kristiansand, Norway, Oslo, Norway, Skagen, Denmark, Sail the North Sea, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Deluxe Cruises can compare accommodation choices and current eligible offers for this exact departure.

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 April 16-30 2027: is Voyage OVL270416X right for you?

This 15-day voyage aboard Viking Vela sails Bergen to Basel, with calls including Bergen, Flåm, Stavanger, and Kristiansand. Voyage OVL270416X 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 OVL270416X.

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 OVL270416X?

For the April 16-30, 2027 Bergen to Basel 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 OVL270416X?

For the April 16-30, 2027 Bergen to Basel 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 OVL270416X, and can Deluxe Cruises help with alternatives?

For the April 16-30, 2027 Bergen to Basel 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 OVL270416X?

For the April 16-30, 2027 Bergen to Basel 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 OVL270416X with Deluxe Cruises?

Deluxe Cruises provides personal planning for Voyage OVL270416X, 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 OVL270416X?

For the April 16-30 2027 Bergen to Basel, 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 OVL270416X to request a personalized quote from Deluxe Cruises.

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 April itinerary?

Deluxe Cruises packing guidance for this April 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 OVL270416X 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 OVL270416X: 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 OVL270416X?

For flights to Bergen before this Viking Vela cruise and home from Basel after Voyage OVL270416X, 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 OVL270416X after booking with Deluxe Cruises?

Before you begin: After Deluxe Cruises confirms Viking Vela Voyage OVL270416X, 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 OVL270416X 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 OVL270416X 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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