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Aboard Viking Vela with Viking Ocean Cruises

Departure Date

20 August 2025

Duration

14 Nights

Fly Cruise From

£10,590pp

Cruise Reference

ART-7BRVI10

Cruise Overview

Surrounded by mountains and sparkling fjords, the waterside city of Bergen has a spectacular setting.

There has been a settlement here since medieval times and the colourful waterfront buildings of the Hanseatic wharf, known as Bryggen, are testament to its fascinating history of trade.

As Norway’s best known medieval settlement, the Bryggen is listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.

Our comprehensive selection of excursions allows you to discover the many sides of Bergen, such as the fish market and narrow cobbled streets, as well as stunning views of the city from the summit of Mt Fløyen.

Alternatively, those who have visited the city previously may like to experience one of the tours that travel further afield.

Just 300 yards from the main piers, you will find the Fortress Museum (Fesningsmuseum), which has an interesting collection of objects related to World War II.
Surrounded by mountains and sparkling fjords, the waterside city of Bergen has a spectacular setting.

There has been a settlement here since medieval times and the colourful waterfront buildings of the Hanseatic wharf, known as Bryggen, are testament to its fascinating history of trade.

As Norway’s best known medieval settlement, the Bryggen is listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.

Our comprehensive selection of excursions allows you to discover the many sides of Bergen, such as the fish market and narrow cobbled streets, as well as stunning views of the city from the summit of Mt Fløyen.

Alternatively, those who have visited the city previously may like to experience one of the tours that travel further afield.

Just 300 yards from the main piers, you will find the Fortress Museum (Fesningsmuseum), which has an interesting collection of objects related to World War II.
Founded by Dutch fishermen in the 17th century, Lerwick today is a busy town and administrative center.

Handsome stone buildings—known as lodberries—line the harbor; they provided loading bays for goods, some of them illegal.

The town's twisting flagstone lanes and harbor once heaved with activity, and Lerwick is still an active port today.

This is also where most visitors to Shetland dock, spilling out of cruise ships, allowing passengers to walk around the town.

Cruise Itinerary

Aboard Viking Vela

Launch Year: 2024 Length: 238 Width: 30 Currency: EUR Capacity: 998 Crew Count: Deck Count: Cabin Count:

Expand your horizons on our award-winning, all-veranda small ship, with just 998 guests, allowing us to dock where larger ships cannot.

Viking Vela Facilities

Viking Vela Includes

Cabin Details

Our intimate, all-veranda ships offer a wide variety of staterooms for your selection. From Veranda Staterooms to the abundance of extra perks and amenities in our spacious Explorer Suites, there’s no finer way to travel. And whichever stateroom you choose, you will find it beautifully designed in the understated elegance for which Viking is known.

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