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14 DAYS

April 8th, 2026 - April 22nd, 2026

 

 

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About the Sailing

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Viking Jupiter

Viking Ocean Cruises

Departing Civitavecchia (Rome) on Wednesday, April 8th 2026

14-night trip going to European Coast (Europe)

Visiting: Civitavecchia (Rome), Naples, Messina, Cruise the Ionian Sea, Souda, Kusadasi, Athens (Piraeus), Rhodes, Nessebar – Canakkale, Istanbul

Itinerary | About the Ship | Deck Plans | Ports of Call

Staterooms

Deluxe Veranda: DV6

Deluxe Veranda: DV6

Stateroom Type: Balcony

Treat yourself to the little extras that make a big difference. Our Deluxe Veranda Stateroom is the same size as the Veranda Stateroom and offers the same features, as well as a mini-bar of soft drinks, water and snacks that is replenished daily. In-suite binoculars, a coffee maker and luxurious cashmere blanket all add to the pleasure. You can also look forward to priority room availability from 2pm, and preferred choice for dining, with priority reservations in the main dining room 60 days prior to departure, as well as one guaranteed reservation in each speciality restaurant.

  • Size including veranda: 270 sq. ft.
  • 11:00 a.m. embarkation
  • 2:00 p.m. stateroom access
  • 1 guaranteed priority reservations at each specialty restaurant: 60 days prior
  • Priority shore excursion reservations: 67 days prior
  • Priority booking of spa treatments: 60 days prior
  • Mini-bar with soft drinks, water & snacks, replenished once daily
  • In-suite binoculars, coffee maker & cashmere blanket
  • Purified water refilled daily
  • King-size Viking Explorer bed with luxury linens
  • 24-hour room service
  • Luxury robes, slippers & toiletries
  • 42" flat-screen LCD TV
  • Interactive TV & movies-on-demand
  • Security safe, hair dryer, 110/220 volt outlets
  • Direct dial satellite phone & cell service
  • Wi-Fi

Per Guest

Guest 1: $8,798.00

Guest 2: $8,798.00

includes all applicable taxes and fees

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Deluxe Veranda: DV1

Deluxe Veranda: DV1

Stateroom Type: Balcony

Treat yourself to the little extras that make a big difference. Our Deluxe Veranda Stateroom is the same size as the Veranda Stateroom and offers the same features, as well as a mini-bar of soft drinks, water and snacks that is replenished daily. In-suite binoculars, a coffee maker and luxurious cashmere blanket all add to the pleasure. You can also look forward to priority room availability from 2pm, and preferred choice for dining, with priority reservations in the main dining room 60 days prior to departure, as well as one guaranteed reservation in each speciality restaurant.

  • Size including veranda: 270 sq. ft.
  • 11:00 a.m. embarkation
  • 2:00 p.m. stateroom access
  • 1 guaranteed priority reservations at each specialty restaurant: 60 days prior
  • Priority shore excursion reservations: 67 days prior
  • Priority booking of spa treatments: 60 days prior
  • Mini-bar with soft drinks, water & snacks, replenished once daily
  • In-suite binoculars, coffee maker & cashmere blanket
  • Purified water refilled daily
  • King-size Viking Explorer bed with luxury linens
  • 24-hour room service
  • Luxury robes, slippers & toiletries
  • 42" flat-screen LCD TV
  • Interactive TV & movies-on-demand
  • Security safe, hair dryer, 110/220 volt outlets
  • Direct dial satellite phone & cell service
  • Wi-Fi

Per Guest

Guest 1: $9,698.00

Guest 2: $9,698.00

includes all applicable taxes and fees

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Penthouse Veranda: PV3

Penthouse Veranda: PV3

Stateroom Type: Balcony

If you like a little more space, our Penthouse Veranda is even larger at 338 sq. ft. and features a generous sitting area. You’ll enjoy even more extras, including a mini bar with alcoholic drinks, soft drinks, water and snacks that is restocked daily, and complimentary shoe shine and pressing service. Your room will be available from 1pm, and you’ll enjoy priority reservations in the main dining room 70 days before departure, as well as two guaranteed reservations in each speciality restaurant, also 70 days before departure.

  • Size including veranda: 338 sq. ft.
  • 11:00 a.m. embarkation
  • 1:00 p.m. stateroom access
  • 2 guaranteed priority reservations at each specialty restaurant: 70 days prior
  • Priority shore excursion reservations: 77 days prior
  • Priority booking of spa treatments: 70 days prior
  • Mini-bar with alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, water & snacks, replenished once daily
  • Welcome Bottle of Champagne
  • In-suite binoculars, coffee maker & cashmere blanket
  • Complimentary shoe shine & pressing service
  • Purified water refilled daily
  • King-size Viking Explorer bed with luxury linens
  • 24-hour room service
  • Luxury robes, slippers & toiletries
  • 42" flat-screen LCD TV
  • Interactive TV & movies-on-demand
  • Security safe, hair dryer, 110/220 volt outlets
  • Direct dial satellite phone & cell service
  • Wi-Fi

Per Guest

Guest 1: $10,498.00

Guest 2: $10,498.00

includes all applicable taxes and fees

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Itinerary

  • Day

    Date

    Port

    Arrive

    Depart

  • Day 1

    Date 04/08/2026

    Port Civitavecchia (Rome)

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  • Day 2

    Date 04/09/2026

    Port Naples

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  • Day 3

    Date 04/10/2026

    Port Messina

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  • Day 4

    Date 04/11/2026

    Port Cruise the Ionian Sea

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  • Day 5

    Date 04/12/2026

    Port Souda

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  • Day 6

    Date 04/13/2026

    Port Kusadasi

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  • Day 7

    Date 04/14/2026

    Port Athens (Piraeus)

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  • Day 8

    Date 04/15/2026

    Port Athens (Piraeus)

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  • Day 9

    Date 04/16/2026

    Port Athens (Piraeus)

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  • Day 10

    Date 04/17/2026

    Port Souda

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  • Day 11

    Date 04/18/2026

    Port Rhodes

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  • Day 12

    Date 04/19/2026

    Port Kusadasi

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  • Day 13

    Date 04/20/2026

    Port Nessebar – Canakkale

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  • Day 14

    Date 04/21/2026

    Port Istanbul

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  • Day 15

    Date 04/22/2026

    Port Istanbul

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About the Viking Ocean Cruises Viking Jupiter

Expand your horizons on this comfortable, award-winning ship, intimate and thoughtfully created by experienced nautical architects and designers to enrich your interaction with your destination in every way.

Details and Deck Plans

Year Built 2018 Capacity 930
Year Refurbished -- Elevators 1
Registry -- Restaurants 1
Tonnage 0 Bars 1
Cabins 480 Pools 1
Wheelchair Accessible Cabins N Theaters Y
Shops Y Library Y
Meeting Rooms Y Casino --
Spa Y Disco --
Fitness Center Y Children's Program --
Internet Cafe --

Ports of Call

Civitavecchia (Rome) (Day 1)

For centuries the ancient port of Civitavecchia has served as the gateway to magnificent Rome. Its a city so immersed in history, you'll find yourself drifiting back to a distant time. Home of Michelangelos Sistine Chapel, Rome flourishes today as she did in her Golden Age. Experience Rome, a city of colossal ruins, majestic cathedrals and a golden past, worthy of many return visits.
Attractions & Activities
Experience the history of Rome as you wander around the Colosseum and Roman Forum.

Naples (Day 2)

Naples the diva of Italy. Voluptuous, vivacious and vibrantly alive. All the marvelous sights, scents and sounds of Southern Italy are here. It's where pasta was invented and where the first pizza was tossed. And in the ashen ruins of Pompeii, see where ancient Romans came to play, only to be lost under Vesuvius fire and fury.
Attractions & Activities
While you're in the area, you'll want to visit Pompeii, one of the most famous excavation sites in the world. A thriving city 1,900 years ago, it was devastated by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D. when 30 feet of volcanic ash and pumice stone covered it. Enter Pompeii by the sea gate and take a short walk to the hub of the city: the Forum. View the lavish temples and porticoes that lay beneath the ash for centuries.

Messina (Day 3)

As Sicilys main gateway to continental Italy, Messina is a large and bustling port city completely rebuilt after a devasting earthquake in 1908. South of Messina, in the shadow of Mt Etna, is the beautiful resort of Taormina. Clinging to the side of a mountain, Taormina affords spectacular views at every turn. After admiring the magnificent Greek Theatre dating from the 3rd Century B.C., take a stroll along the main shopping street to appreciate the harmony of Taorminas architecture.
Attractions & Activities
For a show unlike any you've seen before, check out the world's largest astronomical clock, Orologio Astronomico, in the Piazza del Duomo. It's set in a 197-foot bell tower and when the clock strikes noon, it comes to life. As Ave Maria begins playing from a loudspeaker, the bronze mechanical figures start to move. A lion roars, a bird flaps its wings, and two historical heroines take turns ringing the bell, all before it ends with a statue of Jesus appearing from a tomb.

Cruise the Ionian Sea (Day 4)


Souda (Days 5, 10)


Kusadasi (Days 6, 12)

The gulf city of Kusadasi has miles of isolated beaches and is a rather lively resort. A tour of nearby Ephesus establishes the areas early religious importance and is considered one of the seven wonders of the world for its ruins. Among the most visited sites are the home where the Virgin Mary lived until her death, the Temple of Hadrian, the Fountain of Trajan and the Street of Curates.
Attractions & Activities
When you're in the area, don't miss the chance to visit the once powerful trading and religious city of Ephesus. Travel through the Magnesia Gate, the main entrance to the ancient city, and continue along marble streets grooved by chariot wheels. Gaze upon beautiful temples, porticoes, fountains and frescoes. Discover the three-story Library of Celsus, the Temple of Hadrian, the Odeum, the Fountain of Trajan and the Great Theater.

Athens (Piraeus) (Days 7, 8, 9)

Piraeus is the port of Athens. Serving as the gateway to the past and civilization as we know it, Athens is far more than the Acropolis. Nowhere on earth are mans past accomplishments more dramatically displayed as a backdrop to a modern metropolis. Spend time exploring ancient ruins, viewing incalculable treasures or just relax as another day evolves in the cradle of civilization.
Attractions & Activities
No visit to Athens would be complete without a visit to the Acropolis. There you'll find the Parthenon, the largest building in the Acropolis and one of the world's most awe-inspiring sights. It was built as a temple to Athena and is still a remarkable structure today.

Rhodes (Day 11)

Rhodes, the largest of the Dodecanese Islands, is truly a vacation destination with something for everyone: sunshine, spectacular beaches on the Aegean Sea, a medieval walled city, an ancient acropolis, and much more. In ancient times, the people of Rhodes chose Helios, the Sun, as their divine patron. With an average of three hundred plus days of sunshine a year, it's safe to say that Helios continues to smile upon Rhodes today.

Attractions & Activities

On the north end of the island, overlooking the sea, stand the ancient remains of the Acropolis of Rhodes. The buildings of the Rhodes Acropolis date back to the 3rd-2nd century BC. Though the entire Acropolis has yet to be excavated, some amazing sections have been restored: the stadium; a marble odeion - a concert hall or theatre; four columns of the Temple of Pythian Apollo; and a few remains of the Temple of Athena Polias and Zeus Polieus.


Nessebar – Canakkale (Day 13)


Istanbul (Days 14, 15)

Istanbul is not only where Europe meets Asia; it's where history, built upon empire after empire, meets modern-day commercialism. Explore Old Istanbul's mosques, hippodromes and opulent palaces. Discover remnants of the Byzantine and Ottoman empires. Test your bargaining savvy with the merchants at the Grand Bazaar and visit the awe-inspiring Ayasofya (Church of Holy Wisdom). Istanbul is the perfect place to step far back in time and admire incredible cultural accomplishments. Don't forget your camera!
Attractions & Activities
Journey to Istanbul's Sultanahmet neighborhood to experience the astounding Ayasofya (also know as the Church of Holy Wisdom or the Hagia Sophia), an incredible example of Byzantine architecture. The original cathedral was completed in A.D. 537, using columns and marble from other temples around the empire. Earthquakes, crusaders and successive rulers have all left their mark on the Ayasofya. The original mosaics, which were once plastered over, have been gloriously restored. Simply put, this is a sight you will always remember.