Italy Joins Croatia, Greece, Monaco, France, and Spain Viking Vesta Embarks on Maiden Journey to the Mediterranean and Beyond – Unveiling Hidden Gems from the Adriatic to the Aegean All You Need To Know Now

Newest Vessel in Viking’s Fleet Surveys Three Continents on Maiden World Cruise The Viking Vesta, the newest addition to Viking’s stellar fleet, recently sailed the ocean blue on its maiden voyage – a world cruise that underscored the select modern luxury experience that is the Viking brand. The ship was handed over near the end of June 2025 by the Fincantieri shipyard and left Venice, Italy on July 2, 2025, for a 12-night Mediterranean voyage. After visiting Italy, Croatia, Greece, Monaco and France, Viking Vesta showcased its guests some of the most spectacular ports of call in the Mediterranean before making its way to Northern Europe for the second excerpt of its maiden season.

The Maiden Voyage: A Mediterranean Fantasy

Viking’s Newest Ship Viking Vesta® Launches in Venice on Its Maiden Voyage: “Southern Mediterranean Jewels” On July 2, 2025, Viking Vesta welcomed her first guests on board in Venice, before setting sail on a spectacular 12-night… This adventure circumnavigated eight beautiful ports including the beautiful city of Venice and in to the iconic towns of Šibenik, Dubrovnik, Corfu, Salerno, Civitavecchia, Livorno, Monte Carlo and Marseille. The route concluded in Barcelona where passengers disembarked having enjoyed the best of the Mediterranean’s varied history, culture and stunning coastline.

With a ship so stylish and sophisticated, the cruise was the perfect balance of fun and luxury. For others — a dream on wheels, providing exclusive access to some of the Mediterranean’s most cherished, in-demand spots.

Next Stop: Northern Europe

Following her maiden season during which she debuted in the Mediterranean, Viking Vesta sailed a repositioning cruise to Northern Europe. This 14-night cruise departed from Barcelona, visiting Spain, Portugal, Wales and England. Notable stops along the route were Málaga, La Coruña, Lisbon, Holyhead and Liverpool. These destinations are filled with history, culture, and beautiful views, giving travelers an experience they won’t forget amongst some of Europe’s most westerly points.

This part of Vesta’s journey demonstrates Viking’s flexibility when cruising – not only does it give guests the opportunity to visit the Mediterranean and Northern Europe in one continuous cruise, it also further illustrates just how versatile the ship is across its cruising grounds.

Exploring the Mediterranean and Beyond

Viking Vesta, after its Northern Europe fare, will return to the Mediterranean for a summer of intriguing itineraries. The ship will cruise from several homeports in Italy, Spain, Turkey and Greece on voyages from 7 to 28 nights, in the Western and Eastern Mediterranean.

The ship’s alternative destinations will be the Italian ports of Crotone and Messina; France’s Villefranche and Sète; Turkey’s Çanakkale and Kuşadası; Greece’s Katakolon and Heraklion; Spain’s Palamós and Croatia’s Split. From culture to cuisine, and beyond, these ports’ landscapes and experiences alone paint an inspiring picture of just part of what makes Viking Vesta a top choice for luxury and adventure cruise seekers.

Vikings Growing Fleet: A New Way to Cruise

A sister ship to the Viking Star, the Viking Vesta is Viking’s 12th ocean ship second debuted in 2015. This exciting new ship is further proof of our commitment to sailing with the best and most modern fleet on the rivers, and each additional ship allows us to deliver more experiences to our guests.” Viking’s impressive fleet expansion is set to continue with three more additional ships expected to be launched in 2019. Ten additional vessels to be delivered over the next six years, including the Viking Mira and the Viking Libra which are slated to enter service in 2026.

Viking’s ships offer the most all-inclusive small ship experience in the industry—beautifully designed cabins and public spaces, premium restaurants, free internet, shore excursions, room service, and unlimited drinks with meal plus specially paired wine with dinner—all included in one fare. The Vesta, is a class A gas motorhome which returns the promise of the Viking Myths by offering to its clients every day of their adventures by infusing its design and quality.

Conclusion: VV Has a Promising Future

The Viking Vesta will be the first voyage, but that’s only spelling the start of what will be a riveting chapter for Viking Ocean Cruises. Cruising through the Mediterranean and Northern Europe, the ship allows guests to sightsee at some of the most gorgeous and culturally vibrant areas on the planet. “Ours is a new kind of ship with a significant amount of relevance for the future,” said Grünewald, discussing the Viking Vesta and the “standard” it hopes to set as it launches new voyages and with further expansions looming on the horizon.

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