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Viking Vela May 16-June 6 2028 Cruise & Offers | Viking Cruises
Lisbon, Portugal to Venice (Fusina), Italy
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May 16–June 6, 2028 · Voyage OVL280516B
Ports & shore experiences
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Days 1–2 · May 16–17, 2028Lisbon, Portugal
About Lisbon, Portugal
Lisbon climbs seven hills above the Tagus, a city of tiled façades, historic trams, broad viewpoints and neighborhoods rich in maritime memory. Belém recalls Portugal’s age of exploration, while Alfama’s lanes preserve an older intimacy. Contemporary design, food halls and riverside spaces add energy without diminishing the capital’s distinctive light.
- Published dates
- May 16–17, 2028
- 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 OVL280516B. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.
Day 3 · May 18, 2028Seville (Cádiz), Spain
About Seville (Cádiz), Spain
Cádiz occupies a narrow Atlantic peninsula of sea walls, plazas, and long maritime history. Seville lies inland on the Guadalquivir, known for the Alcázar, cathedral, tiled courtyards, and flamenco traditions. The paired label joins two major Andalusian cities rather than one port, and the considerable road distance should shape a focused plan.
- Published dates
- May 18, 2028
- 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 OVL280516B. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.
Day 4 · May 19, 2028Tangier, Morocco
About Tangier, Morocco
Tangier overlooks the Strait of Gibraltar where Atlantic and Mediterranean routes meet. Its hillside medina leads toward the Kasbah, markets and viewpoints across the water to Europe. Layers of Moroccan, Andalusian and international influence appear in architecture, cafés and cuisine, while the surrounding coast adds caves and broad seascapes.
- Published dates
- May 19, 2028
- Itinerary days
- Day 4
- 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 OVL280516B. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.
Day 5 · May 20, 2028Granada (Málaga), Spain
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
- May 20, 2028
- 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 OVL280516B. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.
Day 6 · May 21, 2028Murcia (Cartagena), Spain
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
- May 21, 2028
- 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 OVL280516B. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.
Day 7 · May 22, 2028Palma de Mallorca, Spain
About Palma de Mallorca, Spain
Palma gathers around a magnificent Gothic cathedral rising above Mallorca’s broad bay. Behind the waterfront, stone lanes connect courtyards, artisan shops, markets and traces of the city’s Arab and Jewish heritage. Modernist architecture and lively tapas bars enrich the center, while the island beyond offers mountain villages, olive groves and secluded coves.
- Published dates
- May 22, 2028
- 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 OVL280516B. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.
Days 8–9 · May 23–24, 2028Barcelona, Spain
About Barcelona, Spain
Barcelona pairs a Mediterranean waterfront with a layered cityscape of Roman remains, Gothic lanes and Catalan modernist architecture. Gaudí's Sagrada Família and Park Güell contrast with the intimate squares of the old city. Food markets, tapas bars, design studios and the hill of Montjuïc make culture, cuisine and urban scenery easy to combine.
- Published dates
- May 23–24, 2028
- Itinerary days
- Days 8–9
- 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 OVL280516B. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.
Day 10 · May 25, 2028Barcelona (Palamós), Spain
About Barcelona (Palamós), Spain
Palamós is a Costa Brava harbor northeast of Barcelona, known for fishing heritage, beaches, coves, and a compact old quarter. Barcelona’s Gothic streets and modernist landmarks are much farther south. The paired label therefore spans two distinct Catalan destinations, and travel distance should shape whether the day focuses locally or on the capital.
- Published dates
- May 25, 2028
- Itinerary days
- Day 10
- 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 OVL280516B. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.
Day 11 · May 26, 2028Marseille, France
About Marseille, France
Marseille is France's oldest major city and a Mediterranean port shaped by successive waves of trade and migration. The Vieux-Port remains its social heart, framed by markets, boats and neighborhoods such as Le Panier. Notre-Dame de la Garde overlooks the city, while the nearby Calanques introduce limestone cliffs and turquoise inlets.
- Published dates
- May 26, 2028
- Itinerary days
- Day 11
- 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 OVL280516B. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.
Day 12 · May 27, 2028Monte Carlo, Monaco
About Monte Carlo, Monaco
Monte Carlo occupies a steep section of Monaco above the Mediterranean, known for Belle Époque architecture, formal gardens and the Place du Casino. Curving streets descend toward Port Hercule and its yacht-filled harbor, while nearby Monaco-Ville contains the Prince's Palace and cathedral. Terraces and coastal viewpoints reveal how the principality's districts fit within its narrow territory.
- Published dates
- May 27, 2028
- 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 OVL280516B. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.
Days 13–14 · May 28–29, 2028Florence/Pisa (Livorno), Italy
About Florence/Pisa (Livorno), Italy
Livorno is a working Tuscan port with canal-side quarters, seafood traditions and a multicultural history shaped by Mediterranean trade. It also serves as a gateway to Florence’s Renaissance art and architecture and Pisa’s celebrated Piazza dei Miracoli. Coastal scenery, hill towns and vineyard landscapes broaden the possibilities of a call in this region.
- Published dates
- May 28–29, 2028
- Itinerary days
- Days 13–14
- 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 OVL280516B. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.
Day 15 · May 30, 2028Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy
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
- May 30, 2028
- Itinerary days
- Day 15
- 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 OVL280516B. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.
Day 16 · May 31, 2028Naples, Italy
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
- May 31, 2028
- Itinerary days
- Day 16
- 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 OVL280516B. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.
Day 17 · June 1, 2028Sicily (Messina), Italy
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
- June 1, 2028
- Itinerary days
- Day 17
- 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 OVL280516B. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.
Day 18 · June 2, 2028Crotone, Italy
About Crotone, Italy
Crotone faces the Ionian Sea on Calabria's eastern coast, near the site of ancient Kroton, a powerful Greek colony associated with Pythagoras. The old quarter, cathedral and Castle of Charles V frame the historic center. Capo Colonna's archaeological remains, Calabrian peppers, local wine and seafood broaden the area's cultural profile.
- Published dates
- June 2, 2028
- Itinerary days
- Day 18
- 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 OVL280516B. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.
Day 19 · June 3, 2028Bari, Italy
About Bari, Italy
Bari's old town occupies a maze of stone lanes beside the Adriatic, where residents still shape orecchiette pasta outside their homes. The Basilica of Saint Nicholas draws pilgrims, while the Norman-Swabian castle recalls the city's strategic past. A long seafront promenade, lively markets and Puglian seafood complete its practical, lived-in character.
- Published dates
- June 3, 2028
- Itinerary days
- Day 19
- 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 OVL280516B. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.
Day 20 · June 4, 2028Šibenik, Croatia
About Šibenik, Croatia
Šibenik climbs from Croatia’s Adriatic waterfront through stone lanes toward historic fortresses. The UNESCO-listed Cathedral of Saint James is distinguished by its sculpted stone construction and ring of carved faces. Nearby islands and the waterfalls of Krka National Park broaden the possibilities, while the old town remains rewarding at an unhurried pace.
- Published dates
- June 4, 2028
- Itinerary days
- Day 20
- 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 OVL280516B. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.
Days 21–22 · June 5–6, 2028Venice (Fusina), Italy
About Venice (Fusina), Italy
Fusina is an industrial lagoon terminal on the mainland southwest of Venice. Venice’s historic islands, canals, Piazza San Marco, and neighborhood churches require an onward transfer by water or road connections. The terminal has a functional rather than sightseeing role, so distance and transport arrangements should be considered when planning time in the city.
- Published dates
- June 5–6, 2028
- Itinerary days
- Days 21–22
- 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 OVL280516B. 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
NEW! Adriatic & Mediterranean Discovery aboard Viking Vela
On May 16–June 6, 2028, Viking Vela operates Viking voyage OVL280516B from Lisbon, Portugal to Venice (Fusina), Italy. The published 22-day journey, NEW! Adriatic & Mediterranean Discovery, includes Lisbon, Portugal, Seville (Cádiz), Spain, Tangier, Morocco, Granada (Málaga), Spain, Murcia (Cartagena), Spain, Palma de Mallorca, Spain, Barcelona, Spain, Barcelona (Palamós), Spain.
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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