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Viking Vela
Viking Vela is a Viking Ocean Cruises cruise ship of the Viking Vela class, in service since 2024. She measures 53,769 gross tons and carries 998 guests. She sails Mediterranean, Northern Europe itineraries.
About Viking Vela
Viking Vela is the first of Viking's enlarged ocean ships, delivered by Fincantieri at Ancona in December 2024 with 499 veranda staterooms for 998 guests. At 784 feet (239 meters) long and 101 feet wide she is bigger than the 930-guest Viking Star class, and Viking describes her as hydrogen-ready: she sails on conventional propulsion but can be retrofitted later. Her inaugural season was spent in the Mediterranean and Northern Europe. Ivana Elice of Fincantieri's cruise business unit is her godmother.
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Editorial scores, 1 to 5 per metric; the overall is their average, not an average of reader reviews.
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Where she sails
Quick answers
Which cruise line operates Viking Vela?
Viking Vela is operated by Viking Ocean Cruises and belongs to its Viking Vela class.
How big is Viking Vela?
Viking Vela measures 53,769 gross tons and 239 metres in length.
How crowded does Viking Vela feel?
Viking Vela has a passenger space ratio of 53.9: 53,769 gross tons for 998 guests. Ratios over 50 feel spacious and under 30 busy, so Viking Vela feels spacious for her size.
How many passengers does Viking Vela carry?
Viking Vela carries 998 guests at double occupancy.
When did Viking Vela enter service?
Viking Vela entered service in 2024.
Where does Viking Vela sail?
Viking Vela sails Mediterranean and Northern Europe itineraries.
Where can I find the deck plans for Viking Vela?
Viking Ocean Cruises publishes the deck plans for Viking Vela; this page links to Deck plans (interactive).
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