Viking cruises resumed operations in the Mediterranean recently as Viking Sea and Viking Venus began sailing from the Maltese city of Valletta. Part of Viking’s Welcome Back collection for vaccinated guests, the ships will sail three new itineraries ranging from 11 to 21 days long.

“We are delighted to be back in the Mediterranean and to be homeporting in Valletta. On behalf of the entire Viking family, we thank the government of Malta for its support and partnership in developing these fantastic new voyages”

Torstein Hagen, Chairman of Viking, from on board Viking Sea in Valletta

The new voyages include:

• 11-day Malta & the Adriatic Jewels
• 21-day Malta, the Adriatic & Greece
• 11-day Malta & Greek Isles Discovery

To make it easy, Viking has an exclusive partnership with Lufthansa to offer non-stop flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Malta.

It all came about as the Maltese Government eased rules for the arrival of international travelers last month, allowing fully vaccinated Americans with CDC COVID-19 Vaccination Record Cards to arrive in the country. Additional fuel for that effort comes from CDC easing of travel recommendations ranking Malta as “Level 1” or the lowest for risk of COVID-19.

Here are more details on those specific voyages, in Viking’s own words:

Mediterranean Voyages Beginning in July 2021

• Malta & Adriatic Jewels (11 days; Valletta to Valletta; Croatia, Montenegro & Malta) – Discover Malta’s millennia of history and visit ancient UNESCO sites. Explore Croatia’s captivating coastline and some of the great iconic cities of antiquity. Stroll the majestic city walls of Dubrovnik and visit Diocletian’s Palace. Or immerse yourself in nature and the great outdoors during a visit to Krka National Park. Join us for a fascinating journey as you witness rolling landscapes and ancient architectural treasures along Adriatic shores. Multiple sailing dates July through October 2021.
• Malta & Greek Isles Discovery (11 days; Valletta to Valletta; Greece & Malta) – Immerse in the ancient world as you discover the early empires of the Mediterranean and Aegean Seas. Visit historic UNESCO World Heritage Sites, such as the Maltese capital of Valletta and Rhodes’ Palace of the Grand Masters. Enjoy dramatic views of the Parthenon in Athens, uncover the mysteries of the Minoans on Crete and admire the white facades and azure domes of the clifftop villages of Santorini during this enchanting voyage through the centuries. Multiple sailing dates July through September 2021.
• Malta, the Adriatic & Greece (21 days; Valletta to Valleta; Croatia, Montenegro, Greece & Malta) – Follow the routes of ancient mariners as you set out on a voyage through the ages. Discover the early empires of the Mediterranean and Aegean Seas as you visit historic UNESCO Sites, such as the iconic Parthenon, the Maltese capital of Valletta and Rhodes’ Palace of the Grand Masters. Admire Santorini’s clifftop villages and the walled city of Dubrovnik, and witness the rolling landscapes and captivating coastlines as you journey through the Adriatic Sea.

Booking Details

Limited space is still available on 2021 summer and early fall sailings. Non-stop Lufthansa flights from Newark to Malta, exclusively for Viking guests, are now available. Space and departure dates for flights are limited. Call Viking toll free at 1-855-8-VIKING (1-855-884-5464) or contact a travel agent for details.