Iberian Explorer

7 nights from £2,490pp departing Saturday 10th Jan 2026

Itinerary

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					Arrive	Depart
	10th10	JanJan	202626	Barcelona, Spain, embark on the Viking Vela		17:00
The infinite variety of street life, the nooks and crannies of the medieval Barri Gòtic, the ceramic tile and stained glass of Art Nouveau facades, the art and music, the throb of street life, the food (ah, the food!)—one way or another, Barcelona will find a way to get your full attention. The capital of Catalonia is a banquet for the senses, with its beguiling mix of ancient and modern architecture, tempting cafés and markets, and sun-drenched Mediterranean beaches. A stroll along La Rambla and through waterfront Barceloneta, as well as a tour of Gaudí's majestic Sagrada Famíliaand his other unique creations, are part of a visit to Spain's second-largest city. Modern art museums and chic shops call for attention, too. Barcelona's vibe stays lively well into the night, when you can linger over regional wine and cuisine at buzzing tapas bars.
	11th11	JanJan	202626	Cartagena, Spain	12:00	18:00
A Mediterranean city and naval station located in the Region of Murcia, southeastern Spain, Cartagena’s sheltered bay has attracted sailors for centuries. The Carthaginians founded the city in 223BC and named it Cartago Nova; it later became a prosperous Roman colony, and a Byzantine trading centre. The city has been the main Spanish Mediterranean naval base since the reign of King Philip II, and is still surrounded by walls built during this period. Cartagena’s importance grew with the arrival of the Spanish Bourbons in the 18th century, when the Navidad Fortress was constructed to protect the harbour. In recent years, traces of the city’s fascinating past have been brought to light: a well-preserved Roman Theatre was discovered in 1988, and this has now been restored and opened to the public. During your free time, you may like to take a mini-cruise around Cartagena's historic harbour: these operate several times a day, take approximately 40 minutes and do not need to be booked in advance. Full details will be available at the port.
	12th12	JanJan	202626	Málaga, Spain	08:00	19:00
As you sail into Malaga you will notice what an idyllic setting the city enjoys on the famous Costa del Sol. To the east of this provincial capital, the coast along the region of La Axarqua is scattered with villages, farmland and sleepy fishing hamlets - the epitome of traditional rural Spain. To the west stretches a continuous city where the razzmatazz and bustle creates a colourful contrast that is easily recognisable as the Costa del Sol. Surrounding the region, the Penibéetica Mountains provide an attractive backdrop overlooking the lower terraced slopes which yield olives and almonds. This spectacular mountain chain shelters the province from cold northerly winds, giving it a reputation as a therapeutic and exotic place in which to escape from cold northern climes. Malaga is also the gateway to many of Andalusia's enchanting historic villages, towns and cities.
	13th13	JanJan	202626	At Sea
	14th14	JanJan	202626	Vigo, Spain	08:00	14:00
Dating from Roman times, the Galician city of Vigo has a fine natural harbour and is renowned as the biggest fishing port in the world. It is also full of history - it was in this fjord-like quay that the English and Dutch defeated the French and Spanish fleets in 1702. Today, the attractive marinas stand in contrast to the industrialised areas of the city, while further exploration will reveal the characteristic 17th-century architecture and attractive countryside beyond. The charming Old Town is a delight, with its labyrinth of winding narrow streets and shaded squares. Nearby is the Cathedral city of Tui, and further to the north is the pilgrimage centre of Santiago de Compostela, which can be reached by car in approximately 1¼ hours.
	15th15	JanJan	202626	At Sea
	16th16	JanJan	202626	Portsmouth, England	08:00	14:00
Portsmouth is one of the most densely populated cities in Southern England, and is unusual as most of its built-up area occupies Portsea Island, linked to the mainland by road and rail bridges. Although there is a Roman fort at nearby Portchester, occupied later by the Saxons and Normans, there was no settlement on the site of Portsmouth at the time of the 1086 Domesday Book. The town developed in medieval times and received its first charter in 1194 from King Richard I; soon afterwards it became a major naval base. It has the world’s oldest dry dock, and is home to several famous ships, including HMS Victory, HMS Warrior and the Mary Rose, raised from the Solent in 1982. Portsmouth remains an important naval base and is home to a large proportion of the British service fleet. The waterfront area is now dominated by the Spinnaker Tower, 560 feet high, the United Kingdom’s tallest building outside London. Other things to see in the city include the house where Charles Dickens was born, and the City Museum, which contains a permanent exhibition devoted to another famous writer, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, who lived in the town.
	17th17	JanJan	202626	Tilbury, England, disembark the Viking Vela	07:00
Just 22 nautical miles down river from the Tower Bridge in London, Tilbury is a popular turnaround port for cruises visiting Baltic and Northern European destinations.

Viking Vela

Launch Year

2024

Capacity

998

Cabins

Accessible

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Holiday Summary

	Return flights including luggage allowance
	Overseas Transfers
	7 nights aboard the Viking Vela
	Deluxe all-veranda accommodation
	Wine, beer and soft drinks with all meals on-board
	Enriched escorted tours with guide and headsets
	Complimentary self-service laundry
	Complimentary speciality restaurants
	Complimentary tea and coffee
	Port Taxes and Fees
	ABTA and ATOL Protection*

Balcony staterooms from		£2,490pp
V1	Veranda Stateroom
V2	Veranda Stateroom
DV1	Deluxe Veranda Stateroom	£2,740pp
DV2	Deluxe Veranda Stateroom	£2,690pp
DV3	Deluxe Veranda Stateroom	£2,640pp
DV4	Deluxe Veranda Stateroom	£2,590pp
DV5	Deluxe Veranda Stateroom	£2,540pp
DV6	Deluxe Veranda Stateroom	£2,490pp
PV1	Penthouse Veranda Stateroom	£2,990pp
PV2	Penthouse Veranda Stateroom	£2,890pp
PV3	Penthouse Veranda Stateroom	£2,790pp

Suite staterooms from		£3,490pp
ES1	Explorer Suite	£5,490pp
ES2	Explorer Suite	£4,490pp
ES3	Explorer Suite	£3,990pp
PS1	Penthouse Junior Suite	£3,890pp
PS2	Penthouse Junior Suite	£3,690pp
PS3	Penthouse Junior Suite	£3,490pp
OS	Owner’s Suite	£6,990pp

Balcony staterooms from		£2,490pp
V1	Veranda Stateroom
V2	Veranda Stateroom
DV1	Deluxe Veranda Stateroom	£2,740pp
DV2	Deluxe Veranda Stateroom	£2,690pp
DV3	Deluxe Veranda Stateroom	£2,640pp
DV4	Deluxe Veranda Stateroom	£2,590pp
DV5	Deluxe Veranda Stateroom	£2,540pp
DV6	Deluxe Veranda Stateroom	£2,490pp
PV1	Penthouse Veranda Stateroom	£2,990pp
PV2	Penthouse Veranda Stateroom	£2,890pp
PV3	Penthouse Veranda Stateroom	£2,790pp

Suite staterooms from		£3,490pp
ES1	Explorer Suite	£5,490pp
ES2	Explorer Suite	£4,490pp
ES3	Explorer Suite	£3,990pp
PS1	Penthouse Junior Suite	£3,890pp
PS2	Penthouse Junior Suite	£3,690pp
PS3	Penthouse Junior Suite	£3,490pp
OS	Owner’s Suite	£6,990pp

Balcony staterooms from		£2,490pp
V1	Veranda Stateroom
V2	Veranda Stateroom
DV1	Deluxe Veranda Stateroom	£2,740pp
DV2	Deluxe Veranda Stateroom	£2,690pp
DV3	Deluxe Veranda Stateroom	£2,640pp
DV4	Deluxe Veranda Stateroom	£2,590pp
DV5	Deluxe Veranda Stateroom	£2,540pp
DV6	Deluxe Veranda Stateroom	£2,490pp
PV1	Penthouse Veranda Stateroom	£2,990pp
PV2	Penthouse Veranda Stateroom	£2,890pp
PV3	Penthouse Veranda Stateroom	£2,790pp

Suite staterooms from		£3,490pp
ES1	Explorer Suite	£5,490pp
ES2	Explorer Suite	£4,490pp
ES3	Explorer Suite	£3,990pp
PS1	Penthouse Junior Suite	£3,890pp
PS2	Penthouse Junior Suite	£3,690pp
PS3	Penthouse Junior Suite	£3,490pp
OS	Owner’s Suite	£6,990pp

Balcony staterooms from		£2,490pp
V1	Veranda Stateroom
V2	Veranda Stateroom
DV1	Deluxe Veranda Stateroom	£2,740pp
DV2	Deluxe Veranda Stateroom	£2,690pp
DV3	Deluxe Veranda Stateroom	£2,640pp
DV4	Deluxe Veranda Stateroom	£2,590pp
DV5	Deluxe Veranda Stateroom	£2,540pp
DV6	Deluxe Veranda Stateroom	£2,490pp
PV1	Penthouse Veranda Stateroom	£2,990pp
PV2	Penthouse Veranda Stateroom	£2,890pp
PV3	Penthouse Veranda Stateroom	£2,790pp

Suite staterooms from		£3,490pp
ES1	Explorer Suite	£5,490pp
ES2	Explorer Suite	£4,490pp
ES3	Explorer Suite	£3,990pp
PS1	Penthouse Junior Suite	£3,890pp
PS2	Penthouse Junior Suite	£3,690pp
PS3	Penthouse Junior Suite	£3,490pp
OS	Owner’s Suite	£6,990pp

Balcony staterooms from		£2,490pp
V1	Veranda Stateroom
V2	Veranda Stateroom
DV1	Deluxe Veranda Stateroom	£2,740pp
DV2	Deluxe Veranda Stateroom	£2,690pp
DV3	Deluxe Veranda Stateroom	£2,640pp
DV4	Deluxe Veranda Stateroom	£2,590pp
DV5	Deluxe Veranda Stateroom	£2,540pp
DV6	Deluxe Veranda Stateroom	£2,490pp
PV1	Penthouse Veranda Stateroom	£2,990pp
PV2	Penthouse Veranda Stateroom	£2,890pp
PV3	Penthouse Veranda Stateroom	£2,790pp

Suite staterooms from		£3,490pp
ES1	Explorer Suite	£5,490pp
ES2	Explorer Suite	£4,490pp
ES3	Explorer Suite	£3,990pp
PS1	Penthouse Junior Suite	£3,890pp
PS2	Penthouse Junior Suite	£3,690pp
PS3	Penthouse Junior Suite	£3,490pp
OS	Owner’s Suite	£6,990pp

	Balcony	Suite
	(All prices are £GBP per person)
Fri 3rd Jan 202503 Jan 25	2,790	3,590
Fri 3rd Jan 202503 Jan 25	2,790	3,590
Fri 3rd Jan 202503 Jan 25	2,790	3,590
Fri 3rd Jan 202503 Jan 25	2,790	3,590
Fri 3rd Jan 202503 Jan 25	2,790	3,590
Fri 3rd Jan 202503 Jan 25	2,790	3,590
Fri 3rd Jan 202503 Jan 25	2,790	3,590
Fri 3rd Jan 202503 Jan 25	2,790	3,590
Fri 3rd Jan 202503 Jan 25	2,790	3,590
Fri 3rd Jan 202503 Jan 25	2,790	3,590
Fri 3rd Jan 202503 Jan 25	2,790	3,590
Fri 3rd Jan 202503 Jan 25	2,790	3,590
Fri 3rd Jan 202503 Jan 25	2,790	3,590
Fri 3rd Jan 202503 Jan 25	2,790	3,590