Viking Vela deck plans

MV Viking Vela (2024-built) is the 11th (and the 1st in the second 6-ship series) of 16 identical vessels built for Viking OCEAN Cruises between 2015-2027 (fleet). Vessel design was specifically developed for Viking's revolutionary "small ship travel" all-inclusive vacation concept that combines the "excursions-inclusive river cruising" experience with an "affordable luxury" sea vacation product. By design (modified version/expanded), Vela's sisterships are Viking Vesta (2025) and Viking Mira (2026).

Viking Vela cruise ship deck plan shows a total of 499 staterooms for 998 passengers served by 470 crew/staff, 10 decks (of which 6 with passenger cabins), 2 swimming pools (1 infinity pool, 1 covered with retractable roof), 2 Jacuzzies/outdoor hot tubs, 6 elevators (2 of which are panoramic /with glass walls). This is an adults-only ship (min age requirement 16 yo) without dedicated kids facilities or programs.

On all cabin decks, there is a launderette (laundry room) with free-of-charge passenger-use laundromats. These are self-service laundry facilities equipped with ironing boards, washers and dryers. Detergent is provided (also complimentary).

Like the sisterships, Viking Vela offers an intimate boutique hotel-like feel with its signature decor (Scandinavian-themed), luxury fabrics, spacious lounges with classy leather furniture, gourmet cuisine, unique art collection. Like all Viking OCEAN ships, Vela offers longer cruise itineraries (with few sea days), plenty of daily scheduled organized onboard activities, several overnight ports' stays, selection of premium tours (offered complimentary in each port of call). Viking OCEAN ships lack Casino (gambling lounge and bar) unlike most new cruise ships.

Viking OCEAN's ships are new-generation cruise liners implementing some of the industry's top maritime technologies. Among those are the energy-saving hybrid engines (diesel generators and gas turbines), optimized hulls and bulbous bows for max fuel efficiency. All Viking OCEAN ships as design also feature the common for the company's longships/riverboats solar panels (installed on the Magradome pool cover) additionally minimizing the boat's exhaust pollution.