Viking Star: 14-Night Cruise from Piraeus (Athens) - December 22, 2026

Your cruise departs from Piraeus (Athens), Greece on the Viking Star. We strongly recommend flying in the day before - flight delays and cancellations happen, and the ship won't wait. Use the extra time to explore Piraeus (Athens), Greece and start your trip relaxed. Complete your online check-in before arrival. Mikrolimano is a scenic marina area in Piraeus lined with waterfront restaurants and colorful fishing boats.

As a smaller vessel, the Viking Star means a quicker disembarkation in Santorini (Thira), Greece - fewer passengers funneling through the gangway gets you off the ship faster. Keep in mind that other, larger ships may be in port the same day, so pre-booking excursions or transportation is still a smart move. Walk through Oia's narrow streets lined with whitewashed houses and blue-domed churches.

Your ship arrives in Crete, Greece at 8:00 AM, one of the most common arrival windows. If you've booked a morning excursion, aim to be among the first off. If your plans are flexible, waiting 30-45 minutes lets the initial wave pass. You can feel history in the stone streets, the family run tavernas, and the way locals speak proudly about their land.

You'll have 10 hours hours to explore Kalamata, Greece, from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM - a solid full day ashore. That's enough for 2-3 attractions and a sit-down lunch without rushing. Tackle the most distant spot first, then work your way back toward the port. Kalamata also sits near ancient ruins, traditional villages, and dramatic mountain landscapes.

As a smaller vessel, the Viking Star means a quicker disembarkation in Katakolon (Olympia), Greece - fewer passengers funneling through the gangway gets you off the ship faster. Keep in mind that other, larger ships may be in port the same day, so pre-booking excursions or transportation is still a smart move. Visiting ancient Olympia is the highlight for most travelers.

Your ship arrives in Corfu, Greece at 8:00 AM, one of the most common arrival windows. If you've booked a morning excursion, aim to be among the first off. If your plans are flexible, waiting 30-45 minutes lets the initial wave pass. Corfu Old Town is a pleasure to explore on foot.

Your cruise ends in Valletta, Malta, where the Viking Star is scheduled to dock at 8:00 AM. On a smaller ship, the disembarkation process moves quickly - most passengers are off within one to two hours. If you're flying out, book your flight at least four hours after the ship's scheduled arrival. From the outside it looks restrained, but inside is one of the most richly decorated churches in Europe.

Your cruise departs from Valletta, Malta on the Viking Star. We strongly recommend flying in the day before - flight delays and cancellations happen, and the ship won't wait. Use the extra time to explore Valletta, Malta and start your trip relaxed. Complete your online check-in before arrival. From the outside it looks restrained, but inside is one of the most richly decorated churches in Europe.

As a smaller vessel, the Viking Star means a quicker disembarkation in Messina, Sicily, Italy - fewer passengers funneling through the gangway gets you off the ship faster. Keep in mind that other, larger ships may be in port the same day, so pre-booking excursions or transportation is still a smart move. The Cathedral of Messina, rebuilt after earthquakes, features a stunning interior, historic mosaics, and the famous astronomical clock.

Your ship arrives in Naples, Italy at 8:00 AM, one of the most common arrival windows. If you've booked a morning excursion, aim to be among the first off. If your plans are flexible, waiting 30-45 minutes lets the initial wave pass. Wear comfortable shoes for walking on cobblestone streets and uneven paths.

Your cruise ends in Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy, where the Viking Star is scheduled to dock at 7:00 AM. On a smaller ship, the disembarkation process moves quickly - most passengers are off within one to two hours. If you're flying out, book your flight at least four hours after the ship's scheduled arrival. Rome is the main draw, and many visitors focus on a handful of must see areas.

Your cruise departs from Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy on the Viking Star. We strongly recommend flying in the day before - flight delays and cancellations happen, and the ship won't wait. Use the extra time to explore Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy and start your trip relaxed. Complete your online check-in before arrival. Just outside town, the Terme Taurine are ancient Roman bath ruins set in a quiet landscape.