British Isles Explorer, Aug 24, 2028

British Isles Explorer is a 14-night Viking cruise on Viking Vesta, sailing Aug 24, 2028 from Bergen to London (Southampton). It calls at Shetland Islands (Lerwick), Aberdeen, Edinburgh (South Queensferry), Orkney Islands (Kirkwall), The Highlands (Ullapool), Belfast, Liverpool and 4 more. The lowest current fare is $9,299 per person for Veranda. Taxes & fees included.

Length: 14 nights
Departs: Aug 24, 2028, Bergen
Returns: Sep 7, 2028, London (Southampton)
Ports of call: 12
Days at sea: 0
Ship: Viking Vesta

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Itinerary

Day 1Aug 24
Bergen, Norway
EmbarkOvernight
About Bergen
Stunningly beautiful Bergen is the ideal combination of nature, culture and exciting urban life, and is also the gateway to Norway's fjords. Since King Olav Kyrre founded the city in 1070, Bergen has attracted people from all over the world.
Day 2Aug 25
Bergen, Norway
Overnight
About Bergen
Stunningly beautiful Bergen is the ideal combination of nature, culture and exciting urban life, and is also the gateway to Norway's fjords. Since King Olav Kyrre founded the city in 1070, Bergen has attracted people from all over the world.
Day 3Aug 26
Shetland Islands (Lerwick), Scotland
About Shetland Islands (Lerwick)
The Shetland Islands are an archipelago belonging to Scotland, and they mark the most northerly region of the United Kingdom. Orkney lies to the south-west and Norway to the east, with the Faroe Islands as another near neighbour.
Day 4Aug 27
Aberdeen, Scotland
About Aberdeen
Aberdeen, Scotland's third-largest city and the bustling hub of the North Sea oil industry, is a captivating blend of architectural distinction and natural beauty.
Day 5Aug 28
Edinburgh (South Queensferry), Scotland
Day 6Aug 29
Orkney Islands (Kirkwall), Scotland
About Orkney Islands (Kirkwall)
The Orkney Islands are an island group off the north coast of Scotland, near the town of Kirkwall. This part of the United Kingdom holds standing stones, burial mounds and old stone houses left by people who lived here long ago. The islands sit in the waters between the North Sea and the Atlantic Ocean.
Day 7Aug 30
The Highlands (Ullapool), Scotland
Day 8Aug 31
Belfast, Northern Ireland
About Belfast
Belfast is Northern Ireland's fun-loving and cosmopolitan capital. Its seat of government is Stormont Castle, a beautiful baronial mansion. There is something of interest here for everyone: Victorian architecture, a glittering waterfront, modern art, and over 90 Irish pubs.
Day 9Sep 1
Liverpool, England
About Liverpool
Few destinations wear their souls as outwardly as Liverpool, an alluringly energetic city of humor, individuality, grit and history, whose inhabitants are known as much for their fierce sporting loyalties as for their warmth and wit.
Day 10Sep 2
Holyhead, Wales
About Holyhead
Today the city of Holyhead is connected to the large Welsh island of Anglesey by a causeway known locally as The Cobb, but until the mid-19th century, it was on its own separate Holy Island connected by a bridge. Its protected harbor and location adjacent to the Irish Sea made it an important port from Roman times.
Day 11Sep 3
Dublin
About Dublin
Crisscrossed by the Liffey and Tolka rivers, adorned with charming bridges, waterways, and narrow alleys, Dublin's distinct Georgian architecture lends to its quaint, picturesque allure.
Day 12Sep 4
English Channel (Scenic Cruising)
Scenic cruising
Day 13Sep 5
Dover (London), England
Day 14Sep 6
London (Southampton), United Kingdom
Overnight
About London (Southampton)
Protected from the frequent storms of the English Channel by the Isle of Wight, Southampton has survived a turbulent history to serve as a principal port of the United Kingdom today. Pay homage to one of the most famous ships to sail these shores at the Mayflower Memorial.
Day 15Sep 7
London (Southampton), United Kingdom
DisembarkOvernight
About London (Southampton)
Protected from the frequent storms of the English Channel by the Isle of Wight, Southampton has survived a turbulent history to serve as a principal port of the United Kingdom today. Pay homage to one of the most famous ships to sail these shores at the Mayflower Memorial.

Viking Vesta

Year built: 2025
Guests: 998
Length: 784
Decks: 10

Dining and venues

Torshavn
Explorers’ Lounge
Bar
The Living Room
Main Pool with Retractable Roof
Infinity Pool
The Theater
Sports Deck
Atrium

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Deck plans

Staterooms

Per person, double occupancy

Floor plan
Veranda
Penthouse Veranda (360 sq ft) · Deluxe Veranda (288 sq ft) · Veranda (288 sq ft)
Ocean-view stateroom with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door opening to full-size veranda
$9,299
Floor plan
Suite
Owner’s Suite (1,448 sq ft) · Explorer Suite (808–1,215 sq ft) · Penthouse Junior Suite (432 sq ft)
Largest multi-room, ocean-view accommodations on board
$14,999
Standard
French Balcony

Prices per person, double occupancy, cruise only. Taxes & fees included.

Dates and prices

14 nights, British Isles Explorer

On Viking Vesta

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Questions about British Isles Explorer on Viking Vesta

How much does the British Isles Explorer cruise on Viking Vesta cost?

Fares start at $9,299 per person (Veranda). Lowest current fare by cabin type: Veranda $9,299 and Suite $14,999. Taxes & fees included.

Where does this cruise leave from and what does it visit?

Departs Bergen and ends in London (Southampton). Ports: Shetland Islands (Lerwick), Aberdeen, Edinburgh (South Queensferry), Orkney Islands (Kirkwall), The Highlands (Ullapool), Belfast, Liverpool, Holyhead, Dublin, Dover (London) and London (Southampton).

What is included in the fare?

Taxes & fees included.

What is the cheapest date for this cruise?

Of 23 dates with a current fare, Apr 7, 2028 on Viking Libra is lowest at $7,799 per person.

How do I book this cruise?

Send a request and an advisor confirms the current fare and availability and books it for you. You do not pay on the website.