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Viking Vesta September 18-October 2 2028 Cruise & Offers | Viking Cruises

Lisbon, Portugal to Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy

Voyage OVS280918ADates September 18–October 2, 2028Duration 15 daysShip Viking Vesta

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Viking Vesta NEW! Spain, Portugal & the Mediterranean September 18–October 2, 2028 voyage OVS280918A official itinerary map
Official published itinerary mapNEW! Spain, Portugal & the Mediterranean aboard Viking Vesta · Voyage OVS280918A

September 18–October 2, 2028 · Voyage OVS280918A

Ports & shore experiences

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Days 1–2 · September 18–19, 2028Lisbon, PortugalOvernight · Europe · Mediterranean

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
September 18–19, 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 OVS280918A. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.

Day 3 · September 20, 2028Seville (Cádiz), SpainScheduled call · Europe · Mediterranean

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
September 20, 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 OVS280918A. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.

Day 4 · September 21, 2028Tangier, MoroccoScheduled call · Europe · Mediterranean

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
September 21, 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 OVS280918A. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.

Day 5 · September 22, 2028Granada (Málaga), SpainScheduled call · Europe · Mediterranean

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
September 22, 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 OVS280918A. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.

Day 6 · September 23, 2028Murcia (Cartagena), SpainScheduled call · Europe · Mediterranean

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
September 23, 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 OVS280918A. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.

Day 7 · September 24, 2028Palma de Mallorca, SpainScheduled call · Europe · Mediterranean

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
September 24, 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 OVS280918A. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.

Days 8–9 · September 25–26, 2028Barcelona, SpainOvernight · Europe · Mediterranean

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
September 25–26, 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 OVS280918A. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.

Day 10 · September 27, 2028Sète, FranceScheduled call · Europe · Mediterranean

About Sète, France

Sète is a working Mediterranean port threaded by canals between the sea and the Étang de Thau lagoon. Fishing boats, markets, bridges, and waterfront restaurants give the center a strong maritime rhythm, earning comparisons with Venice. Mont Saint-Clair rises above town, while nearby oyster beds and beaches define the surrounding coast.

Published dates
September 27, 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 OVS280918A. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.

Day 11 · September 28, 2028Marseille, FranceScheduled call · Europe · Mediterranean

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
September 28, 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 OVS280918A. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.

Day 12 · September 29, 2028Monte Carlo, MonacoScheduled call · Europe · Mediterranean

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
September 29, 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 OVS280918A. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.

Days 13–14 · September 30–October 1, 2028Florence/Pisa (Livorno), ItalyOvernight · Europe · Mediterranean

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
September 30–October 1, 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 OVS280918A. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.

Day 15 · October 2, 2028Rome (Civitavecchia), ItalyScheduled call · 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
October 2, 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 OVS280918A. 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! Spain, Portugal & the Mediterranean aboard Viking Vesta

On September 18–October 2, 2028, Viking Vesta operates Viking voyage OVS280918A from Lisbon, Portugal to Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy. The published 15-day journey, NEW! Spain, Portugal & the Mediterranean, includes Lisbon, Portugal, Seville (Cádiz), Spain, Tangier, Morocco, Granada (Málaga), Spain, Murcia (Cartagena), Spain, Palma de Mallorca, Spain, Barcelona, Spain, Sète, France.

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 Vesta September 18-October 2 2028: is Voyage OVS280918A right for you?

This 15-day voyage aboard Viking Vesta sails Lisbon, Portugal to Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy, with calls including Seville (Cádiz), Tangier, Granada (Málaga), and Murcia (Cartagena). Voyage OVS280918A 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 Vesta sailing?

The official voyage number is OVS280918A.

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 Vesta Voyage OVS280918A?

For the September 18-October 2, 2028 Lisbon, Portugal to Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy sailing aboard Viking Vesta: 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 Vesta Voyage OVS280918A?

For the September 18-October 2, 2028 Lisbon, Portugal to Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy sailing aboard Viking Vesta: 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 Vesta Voyage OVS280918A, and can Deluxe Cruises help with alternatives?

For the September 18-October 2, 2028 Lisbon, Portugal to Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy sailing aboard Viking Vesta: 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 Vesta for Voyage OVS280918A?

For the September 18-October 2, 2028 Lisbon, Portugal to Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy sailing aboard Viking Vesta: 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 Vesta Voyage OVS280918A with Deluxe Cruises?

Deluxe Cruises provides personal planning for Voyage OVS280918A, 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 OVS280918A?

For the September 18-October 2 2028 Lisbon, Portugal 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 Vesta's verified headline statistics?
2025Year 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 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 Vesta?
  • 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 Vesta 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 Vesta 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 OVS280918A before reserving.

Can children and babies sail aboard Viking Vesta?
  • 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 OVS280918A: do not assume a supervised program, babysitting, crib, or child-specific service unless it is confirmed for this sailing.

How does Viking Vesta 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 Vesta?
  • 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 Vesta Voyage OVS280918A?

For flights to Lisbon, Portugal before this Viking Vesta cruise and home from Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy after Voyage OVS280918A, 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 Vesta Voyage OVS280918A after booking with Deluxe Cruises?

Before you begin: After Deluxe Cruises confirms Viking Vesta Voyage OVS280918A, 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 Vesta Voyage OVS280918A 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 Vesta Voyage OVS280918A 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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