--- type: cruise schema_type: TouristTrip id: 426dba71-ad7c-4bcd-9d35-1e3d5c56db09 slug: 2211669 voyage_code: OVL270709 cruise_line: Viking ship: Viking Vela departure_date: return_date: nights: 14 embarkation_port: New York disembarkation_port: Reykjavík starting_price_usd: 10299.0 bookable: false last_updated: 2026-05-05T11:08:41Z --- # Iconic Iceland, Greenland - New York to Reykjavik > Viking · Viking Vela · Jul 9 – 23, 2027   (14 nights) ## Quick Facts | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | **Cruise Line** | Viking | | **Ship** | Viking Vela | | **Duration** | 14 nights | | **Departure Date** | N/A | | **Return Date** | N/A | | **Embarkation Port** | New York | | **Disembarkation Port** | Reykjavík | | **Starting Price** | 10,299 USD per person | | **Voyage Code** | OVL270709 | ## Itinerary ### Day 1: New York **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM New York City comprises 5 boroughs sitting where the Hudson River meets the Atlantic Ocean. At its core is Manhattan, a densely populated borough that’s among the world’s major commercial, financial and cultural centers. Its iconic sites include skyscrapers such as the Empire State Building and sprawling Central Park. Broadway theater is staged in neon-lit Times Square. ### Day 2: Sail the Atlantic Ocean **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 3: Halifax **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Halifax, an Atlantic Ocean port in eastern Canada, is the provincial capital of Nova Scotia. A major business centre, it’s also known for its maritime history. The city’s dominated by the hilltop Citadel, a star-shaped fort completed in the 1850s. Waterfront warehouses known as the Historic Properties recall Halifax’s days as a trading hub for privateers, notably during the War of 1812 ### Day 4: Gulf of St. Lawrence **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 5: L’Anse aux Meadows **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM L'Anse aux Meadows is an archaeological site on the northernmost tip of the Great Northern Peninsula on the island of Newfoundland in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador. Archaeological evidence of a Norse presence was discovered at L'Anse aux Meadows in the 1960s ### Day 6: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 7: Qaqortoq **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Qaqortoq is a town in southern Greenland, set within a system of fjords. The town center is home to 18th-century colonial buildings and a landmark fountain. Qaqortoq Museum features displays about Greenlandic culture. From Lake Tasersuaq, trails lead through rugged mountains to the old Norse settlement of Igaliku. To the southeast, the hot springs at Uunartoq sit beside a bay dotted with icebergs. ### Day 8: Nanortalik **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Nanortalik, formerly Nennortalik, is a town in Nanortalik Island, Kujalleq municipality, southern Greenland. With 1,185 inhabitants as of 2020, it is the eleventh-largest town in the country. The name Nanortalik means "Place of Polar Bears" or "Place Where the Polar Bears Go" ### Day 9: Sail the Atlantic Ocean **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 10: Isafjordur, Iceland **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Ísafjörður is a town in the Westfjords region of northwest Iceland. It's known for its dramatic landscapes. The old town has wooden houses with corrugated tin roofs built by fishing merchants in the 18th and 19th centuries. The Westfjords Heritage Museum has exhibits on the town’s maritime history, including a collection of old fishing boats. The old hospital, now a cultural center, contains archives and photography ### Day 11: Akureyri, Iceland **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Akureyri is a city at the base of Eyjafjörður Fjord in northern Iceland. In the center, the 1940 Akureyri Church has stained-glass windows portraying scenes from Icelandic Christian history. There are views of the fjord from the forecourt. Nearby, the Akureyri Art Museum displays contemporary art from Iceland and farther afield. To the south are the Botanical Gardens, with specimens from across Iceland. ### Day 12: Seydisfjrdur, Iceland **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 13: Djúpivogur, Iceland **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Djúpivogur is a small town and municipality located on a peninsula in the Austurland region in eastern Iceland, near the island of Papey and on the fjord Berufjörður. The municipality was formed by the merger of rural communities Berunes, Buland, and Geithellur on October 1, 1992. ### Day 14: Westman Islands (Heimaey), Iceland **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Vestmannaeyjar (Western Islands) is an archipelago off Iceland’s south coast, formed by underwater volcanic eruptions. The youngest island, Surtsey, was formed in 1963. Heimaey is the largest and only inhabited island. It has 2 volcanoes, Helgafell and Eldfell. Interactive displays at Eldheimar Museum, in Heimaey Town, chronicle Eldfell’s devastating 1973 eruption, when some 400 buildings were destroyed. ### Day 15: Reykjavík **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Reykjavik, on the coast of Iceland, is the country's capital and largest city. It's home to the National and Saga museums, tracing Iceland’s Viking history. The striking concrete Hallgrimskirkja church and rotating Perlan glass dome offer sweeping views of the sea and nearby hills. Exemplifying the island’s volcanic activity is the geothermal Blue Lagoon spa, near the village of Grindavik ## Pricing Prices shown are per person based on double occupancy in USD. | Cabin Type | Starting Price | |------------|----------------| | Balcony | $10,299 | | Suite | $18,999 | ## Cabin Options ### Balcony Cabins **Veranda** (Code: V2) Veranda **Deluxe Veranda** (Code: DV4) — From $10,999 Stateroom size: 288 sq ft (includes private veranda) Ocean-view stateroom with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door opening to full-size veranda 11 AM Embarkation 2 PM stateroom access Priority shore excursion reservations 67 days prior to departure 1 priority reservation at each alternative restaura... **Deluxe Veranda** (Code: DV2) — From $11,199 Stateroom size: 288 sq ft (includes private veranda) Ocean-view stateroom with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door opening to full-size veranda 11 AM Embarkation 2 PM stateroom access Priority shore excursion reservations 67 days prior to departure 1 priority reservation at each alternative restaura... **Deluxe Veranda** (Code: DV5) — From $10,899 Stateroom size: 288 sq ft (includes private veranda) Ocean-view stateroom with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door opening to full-size veranda 11 AM Embarkation 2 PM stateroom access Priority shore excursion reservations 67 days prior to departure 1 priority reservation at each alternative restaura... **Penthouse Veranda Stateroom** (Code: PV1) — From $14,199 Stateroom size: 360 sq ft (includes private veranda) Ocean-view stateroom with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door opening to full-size veranda 11 AM Embarkation 1 PM stateroom access Priority shore excursion reservations 77 days prior to departure 2 priority reservations at each alternative restaur... **Veranda** (Code: V1) — From $10,399 Veranda **Penthouse Veranda Stateroom** (Code: PV3) — From $13,999 Stateroom size: 360 sq ft (includes private veranda) Ocean-view stateroom with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door opening to full-size veranda 11 AM Embarkation 1 PM stateroom access Priority shore excursion reservations 77 days prior to departure 2 priority reservations at each alternative restaur... **Deluxe Veranda** (Code: DV3) — From $11,099 Stateroom size: 288 sq ft (includes private veranda) Ocean-view stateroom with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door opening to full-size veranda 11 AM Embarkation 2 PM stateroom access Priority shore excursion reservations 67 days prior to departure 1 priority reservation at each alternative restaura... **Deluxe Veranda** (Code: DV1) — From $11,399 Stateroom size: 288 sq ft (includes private veranda) Ocean-view stateroom with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door opening to full-size veranda 11 AM Embarkation 2 PM stateroom access Priority shore excursion reservations 67 days prior to departure 1 priority reservation at each alternative restaura... **Deluxe Veranda** (Code: DV6) Deluxe Veranda **Penthouse Veranda Stateroom** (Code: PV2) — From $14,099 Stateroom size: 360 sq ft (includes private veranda) Ocean-view stateroom with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door opening to full-size veranda 11 AM Embarkation 1 PM stateroom access Priority shore excursion reservations 77 days prior to departure 2 priority reservations at each alternative restaur... ### Suite Cabins **Owner’s Suite** (Code: OS) — From $34,999 Stateroom size: 1,488 sq ft multi-room suite including expansive private veranda Ocean-view largest multi-room accommodations onboard Separate bedroom suite Spacious, well-appointed living room Separate dining area that seats 6 Private library, wine & music collections curated by Chairman Torstein H... **Explorer Suite** (Code: ES2) Stateroom size: 808–1,215 sq ft (includes private veranda) Ocean-view two-room suite with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door opening to a generous veranda (layout varies) Well-appointed living area & dining area that seats 4 11 AM Embarkation 11 AM priority stateroom access Priority shore excursio... **Explorer Suite** (Code: ES1) — From $27,599 Stateroom size: 808–1,215 sq ft (includes private veranda) Ocean-view two-room suite with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door opening to a generous veranda (layout varies) Well-appointed living area & dining area that seats 4 11 AM Embarkation 11 AM priority stateroom access Priority shore excursio... **Explorer Suite** (Code: ES3) — From $25,999 Stateroom size: 808–1,215 sq ft (includes private veranda) Ocean-view two-room suite with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door opening to a generous veranda (layout varies) Well-appointed living area & dining area that seats 4 11 AM Embarkation 11 AM priority stateroom access Priority shore excursio... **Penthouse Junior Suite** (Code: PS2) — From $19,199 Stateroom size: 432 sq ft (includes private veranda) Ocean-view suite with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door opening to a full-size veranda Wheelchair Accessible (#6020, #6021) 11 AM Embarkation 11 AM priority stateroom access Priority shore excursion reservations 87 days prior to departure 3 prio... **Penthouse Junior Suite** (Code: PS1) — From $19,399 Stateroom size: 432 sq ft (includes private veranda) Ocean-view suite with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door opening to a full-size veranda Wheelchair Accessible (#6020, #6021) 11 AM Embarkation 11 AM priority stateroom access Priority shore excursion reservations 87 days prior to departure 3 prio... **Penthouse Junior Suite** (Code: PS3) — From $18,999 Stateroom size: 432 sq ft (includes private veranda) Ocean-view suite with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door opening to a full-size veranda Wheelchair Accessible (#6020, #6021) 11 AM Embarkation 11 AM priority stateroom access Priority shore excursion reservations 87 days prior to departure 3 prio... ## Ship Information ### Viking Vela Expand your horizons on our award-winning, all-veranda small ship, with just 998 guests, allowing us to dock where larger ships cannot. #### Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Passenger Capacity | 998 | | Crew | 0 | | Gross Tonnage | 0.0 | | Length | 784.0 ft | | Total Cabins | 0 | ## Ports of Call ### New York *Coordinates: 40.5776, -74.0125* New York City comprises 5 boroughs sitting where the Hudson River meets the Atlantic Ocean. At its core is Manhattan, a densely populated borough that’s among the world’s major commercial, financial and cultural centers. Its iconic sites include skyscrapers such as the Empire State Building and sprawling Central Park. Broadway theater is staged in neon-lit Times Square. ### Sail the Atlantic Ocean ### Halifax *Coordinates: 44.6462, -63.5736* Halifax, an Atlantic Ocean port in eastern Canada, is the provincial capital of Nova Scotia. A major business centre, it’s also known for its maritime history. The city’s dominated by the hilltop Citadel, a star-shaped fort completed in the 1850s. Waterfront warehouses known as the Historic Properties recall Halifax’s days as a trading hub for privateers, notably during the War of 1812 ### Gulf of St. Lawrence ### L’Anse aux Meadows *Coordinates: 51.6027, -55.5395* L'Anse aux Meadows is an archaeological site on the northernmost tip of the Great Northern Peninsula on the island of Newfoundland in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador. Archaeological evidence of a Norse presence was discovered at L'Anse aux Meadows in the 1960s ### Qaqortoq *Coordinates: 60.7201, -46.0268* Qaqortoq is a town in southern Greenland, set within a system of fjords. The town center is home to 18th-century colonial buildings and a landmark fountain. Qaqortoq Museum features displays about Greenlandic culture. From Lake Tasersuaq, trails lead through rugged mountains to the old Norse settlement of Igaliku. To the southeast, the hot springs at Uunartoq sit beside a bay dotted with icebergs. ### Nanortalik *Coordinates: 60.1453, -45.2571* Nanortalik, formerly Nennortalik, is a town in Nanortalik Island, Kujalleq municipality, southern Greenland. With 1,185 inhabitants as of 2020, it is the eleventh-largest town in the country. The name Nanortalik means "Place of Polar Bears" or "Place Where the Polar Bears Go" ### Isafjordur, Iceland *Coordinates: 66.0738, -23.1417* Ísafjörður is a town in the Westfjords region of northwest Iceland. It's known for its dramatic landscapes. The old town has wooden houses with corrugated tin roofs built by fishing merchants in the 18th and 19th centuries. The Westfjords Heritage Museum has exhibits on the town’s maritime history, including a collection of old fishing boats. The old hospital, now a cultural center, contains ... ### Akureyri, Iceland *Coordinates: 65.6839, -18.1105* Akureyri is a city at the base of Eyjafjörður Fjord in northern Iceland. In the center, the 1940 Akureyri Church has stained-glass windows portraying scenes from Icelandic Christian history. There are views of the fjord from the forecourt. Nearby, the Akureyri Art Museum displays contemporary art from Iceland and farther afield. To the south are the Botanical Gardens, with specimens from across ... ### Seydisfjrdur, Iceland *Coordinates: 65.2607, -14.0012* ### Djúpivogur, Iceland *Coordinates: 64.6569, -14.2901* Djúpivogur is a small town and municipality located on a peninsula in the Austurland region in eastern Iceland, near the island of Papey and on the fjord Berufjörður. The municipality was formed by the merger of rural communities Berunes, Buland, and Geithellur on October 1, 1992. ### Westman Islands (Heimaey), Iceland *Coordinates: 51.5219, 0.614718* Vestmannaeyjar (Western Islands) is an archipelago off Iceland’s south coast, formed by underwater volcanic eruptions. The youngest island, Surtsey, was formed in 1963. Heimaey is the largest and only inhabited island. It has 2 volcanoes, Helgafell and Eldfell. Interactive displays at Eldheimar Museum, in Heimaey Town, chronicle Eldfell’s devastating 1973 eruption, when some 400 buildings were... ### Reykjavík *Coordinates: 64.1353, -21.8952* Reykjavik, on the coast of Iceland, is the country's capital and largest city. It's home to the National and Saga museums, tracing Iceland’s Viking history. The striking concrete Hallgrimskirkja church and rotating Perlan glass dome offer sweeping views of the sea and nearby hills. Exemplifying the island’s volcanic activity is the geothermal Blue Lagoon spa, near the village of Grindavik ## Booking Information - **Book This Cruise:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2211669 - **Compare Prices:** CruisePirate compares prices across multiple booking channels - **Price Alerts:** Set up alerts for price drops on this sailing - **Support:** Contact our AI-powered cruise assistant for personalized recommendations ### Why Book with CruisePirate? - Real-time price comparison across booking channels - AI-powered cruise recommendations - Transparent pricing with no hidden fees - Expert cruise search and filtering --- ## Technical Metadata - **Canonical URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2211669 - **Markdown URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2211669.md - **API Endpoint:** https://cruisepirate.ai/api/cruises/2211669/ - **Primary Image:** https://images.cruisepirate.ai/v3/static/cruise-lines/viking/viking-vela/other/4b332b7a.webp - **Data Source:** CruisePirate Cruise Database - **Last Updated:** 2026-05-05 11:08:41 UTC