Ancient Mediterranean Treasures
Athens · 7n · $628/n · Aug 18, 2026
From $4,399 inside · Balcony $4,399
Live · sailing at 0 kn · Livorno
Guests
928
Crew
465
Cabins
464
Length
228 m
Space ratio
52
Homeport pattern
Barcelona
Where she is right now
En route · Livorno· 8/2/2026, 6:43:18 AM· Course 45°
Position
43.56°N, 10.30°E
Heading
45° · COG 173°
Speed
0 kn
Destination
Livorno
Our take · opinion
Small-ship calm, destination first
We put Viking Sea on the shortlist when you want adult-only ocean cruising with fewer sea days, long port calls, and inclusions that remove the nickel-and-dime dance—Wi-Fi, a shore excursion in every port, and wine with lunch and dinner.
We experience her as a boutique hotel that happens to float. Neighborhoods stay walkable: the Explorer’s Lounge forward for observation time, Aquavit Terrace and the aft Infinity Pool for soft evenings, and the complimentary Nordic Spa thermal suite including the Snow Grotto. Sea days exist, but Viking builds the week around ports and overnight calls.
Every stateroom is a veranda category, which simplifies the pitch. We still care about bank and deck: mid-ship Veranda rooms are the volume play, while Penthouse and suite tiers buy more living space and quieter corners. Ask us before you take anything under high-traffic public rooms; light sleepers feel the difference even on a calm ship.
Dining stays inclusive and unhurried. The main Restaurant, World Cafe, Chef’s Table, and the Italian grill cover specialty nights without megaship upsell pressure. Evenings lean piano bar and enrichment over production spectacle, which is exactly why many of our clients book her.
Versus Viking’s newer sisters she is the same product DNA with 2016 bones. Versus mainstream midsize ships she wins on inclusions and loses on kids’ energy, by design. Confirm the sailing on this page for Baltic, Mediterranean, or repositioning timing before you compare sister-ship fares side by side.
She's for
- Adults-only travelers who want destination-dense itineraries
- Couples who value included excursions and mealtime wine
- Spa-minded guests who will use the Nordic thermal suite
- Shoppers stepping up from big-ship chaos without going ultra-luxury
She's not for
- Families with children under 18
- Guests chasing waterparks, clubs, and late-night production shows
- Anyone who wants a sea-day resort more than ports
Honest caveat
She’s adults-only and destination-paced—quiet evenings, no kids clubs. If your group needs high-energy entertainment, we’ll steer you to a better fit before you book.
The record · ship backgroundSecond Viking Ocean sister
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The record · ship background
Second Viking Ocean sister
Show ship backgroundHide ship backgroundViking Sea was delivered by Fincantieri’s Ancona yard on 24 March 2016 as the second ship in Viking Ocean’s identical midsize series. Norway-flagged and Bergen-registered, she measures about 47,800 GT with capacity near 930 guests. Interiors were shaped by SMC Design and Rottet Studios around a Scandinavian hotel brief.
The product package matches the rest of the ocean fleet: all-veranda staterooms, included Wi-Fi, beer and wine at lunch and dinner, specialty dining access, a shore excursion in every port, and complimentary Nordic Spa thermal facilities. Signature outdoor spaces include the main pool under a Magradome and the aft infinity pool at Aquavit Terrace. Hybrid diesel-electric efficiency measures and shallow draft support smaller-port access.
Her christening in Greenwich (May 2016) used aquavit rather than Champagne. Deployment centers on European Baltic and Mediterranean programs with seasonal Atlantic repositioning, historically including Malta-based Adriatic and Greek seasons after the pandemic restart. Confirm the current homeport and sailing on this page—patterns rotate by season, not a permanent single berth.
Build record
- Keel to delivery
- 2014 – 2016
- Inaugural
- Apr 2016, Istanbul–Venice
- Fuel
- Hybrid diesel-electric
- Sisters
- Viking OCEAN fleet
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Upcoming sailings
40 itineraries · 142 sail dates on Viking Sea. Fares are live and change daily.
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From $3,699 inside · Balcony $3,699
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From $4,099 inside · Balcony $4,099
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From $6,899 inside · Balcony $6,899
| Sailing | Date | Depart | Nights | $/n | Inside | Balcony | Suite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Mediterranean TreasuresAthens (Piraeus) | Athens (Piraeus) | Crete (Heraklion) | Rhodes | Ephesus (Kusadasi) | Troy (Canakkale) | Istanbul | Istanbul | Aug 18, 2026 | Athens | 7 | $628 | $4,399 | $4,399 | $4,999 |
| Ancient Mediterranean TreasuresIstanbul | Istanbul | Troy (Canakkale) | Ephesus (Kusadasi) | Rhodes | Crete (Heraklion) | Athens (Piraeus) | Athens (Piraeus) · 2 dates | Aug 25, 2026 | Istanbul | 7 | $528 | $3,699 | $3,699 | $5,999 |
| 7-Night VeniceAthens (Piraeus) | Katakolon (Olympia) | Corfu (Kerkyra) | Kotor | Dubrovnik | Split | Venice (Chioggia) | Venice (Chioggia) | Sep 1, 2026 | Athens | 7 | $1,014 | $7,099 | $7,099 | $10,499 |
| Italian SojournVenice (Chioggia) | Venice (Chioggia) | Sibenik | Bari | Crotone | Sicily (Messina) | Naples | Rome (Civitavecchia) | Sep 8, 2026 | Venice | 7 | $943 | $6,599 | $6,599 | $9,699 |
| Iconic Western MediterraneanRome (Civitavecchia) | Florencepisa (Livorno) | Florencepisa (Livorno) | Monte Carlo | Marseille | Sete | Barcelona (Tarragona) | Barcelona (Tarragona) | Sep 15, 2026 | Rome (Civitavecchia) | 7 | $586 | $4,099 | $4,099 | $8,499 |
| Icons Of The MediterraneanBarcelona (Tarragona) | Barcelona (Tarragona) | Marseille | Villefranche-Sur-Mer | Florencepisa (Livorno) | Rome (Civitavecchia) | Naples | Sicily (Messina) | Sail The Ionian Sea | Crete (Heraklion) | Athens (Piraeus) | Sep 22, 2026 | Tarragona | 10 | $690 | $6,899 | $6,899 | — |
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