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Viking Lyra

Viking Ocean Cruises
59 upcoming departures  ·  59 itineraries

Viking Lyra is a 930-guest Viking Ocean Cruises cruise ship, in service since 2026. This page lists 59 upcoming departures across 59 itineraries in Mediterranean, day by day and port by port.

✓ Adults seeking child-free cruising ✓ Travelers who prioritize destination lectures and cultural enrichment ✓ Couples wanting balconies in every stateroom
59 itineraries · from $2,999
Class Star
Built 2026
Gross Tonnage 47,800
Guests 930
Crew 550
Length 239.0 m
Beam 31.0 m
Decks 9
Cabins 499
Max speed 20.0 kn
Flag Norway
Guests per crew 1.7
Space ratio 51

Viking Lyra at a glance

Ship size

Bigger than 58%

A small ship at 47,800 gross tons — #221 of 566 ships we track. 51 tons of ship per guest.

Best for

  • Adults seeking child-free cruising
  • Travelers who prioritize destination lectures and cultural enrichment
  • Couples wanting balconies in every stateroom
  • Guests who prefer included dining and Wi-Fi
  • Active travelers using pools, fitness areas and walking spaces

Think twice if you want

  • Families needing children’s facilities or youth programming
  • Travelers seeking casinos or large-scale amusement attractions
  • Guests wanting many indoor stateroom choices
  • Passengers preferring formal-night cruise traditions
  • Travelers who want a broad range of sports facilities

About Viking Lyra

Viking Lyra is a planned Viking Ocean Cruises vessel scheduled to enter service in 2028. The all-veranda ship will accommodate 998 guests in 499 staterooms, with Viking’s destination-focused, adults-oriented onboard experience. Its relatively compact size is intended to allow access to ports that are unsuitable for larger cruise ships, while the design emphasizes Scandinavian-style public spaces, enrichment, dining and wellness facilities.

Ship at a Glance

Operator
Viking Ocean Cruises
Builder / shipyard
Fincantieri Ancona, Italy
Registry / flag
Norway
IMO number
9852482
Previous names
Fincantieri Ancona 6353

Onboard Experience

Signature highlights

All-veranda accommodations, intimate small-ship scale, Scandinavian-inspired design and destination-focused programming.

For families

Viking Ocean is an adults-oriented product and does not market Lyra as a family or children’s ship.

Pools, spa & wellness

Expected Viking Ocean facilities include The Nordic Spa, a fitness center, pools, hot tubs and related wellness amenities.

Accessibility

Viking’s ocean ships provide accessible staterooms and step-free public areas, but Lyra-specific accessibility details have not yet been published in full.

Environmental features

No Lyra-specific sustainability specification was confirmed from the current operator page. The ship is part of Viking’s newer, more efficient ocean fleet, but hydrogen propulsion should not be attributed to Lyra; that technology is associated with Viking Libra.

Deck plans

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Deck 1

The Living Room The Bar The Chef’s Table Manfredi’s Italian Restaurant The Kitchen Table Fitness Center The Nordic Spa Private Dining 1 Private Dining 2 Guest Services Shop Hair Salon 3-Deck Atrium

Full deck-by-deck guide →

View the official Viking Lyra deck plans from Viking Ocean Cruises →

Cabins & suites

Suite 9% Balcony 91%
CategoryTypeCabinsSizeSleepsDecks
Owner’s SuiteBooking code OS. Suite 1 1,448 sq ft 2 7
Explorer SuiteBooking codes ES1, ES2 and ES3; sizes vary by location. Suite 14 808–1,215 sq ft 2 3, 4, 5, 6
Penthouse Junior SuiteBooking codes PS1, PS2 and PS3; staterooms 6020 and 6021 are wheelchair accessible. Suite 32 432 sq ft 2 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Penthouse Veranda StateroomBooking codes PV1, PV2 and PV3. Balcony 96 360 sq ft 2 4, 5, 6

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Dining, bars & venues

20 included 1 extra cost in the fare, by the line's own published policy.

Dining

The Chef’s Table Included
Deck 1
A reservation dining venue offering rotating multi-course tasting menus.
Manfredi’s Italian Restaurant Included
Deck 1
An Italian specialty restaurant serving dinner.
The Kitchen Table Extra cost
Deck 1
A small interactive dining venue centered on cooking demonstrations and a prepared meal.
The Restaurant Included
Deck 2
The main dining room serving breakfast and dinner.
Mamsen’s Included
Deck 7
A Norwegian-style deli serving lighter meals, snacks and pastries.
Pool Grill Included
Deck 7
A casual poolside venue serving burgers, sandwiches, grilled items and salads.
World Café Included
Deck 7
A buffet restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Aquavit Terrace Included
Deck 7
An outdoor dining and observation area connected with the World Café.

Bars & lounges

The Living Room Included
Deck 1
A multi-level atrium lounge used for seating, social activities and live music.
The Bar Varies
Deck 1
A lobby bar serving drinks, specialty coffees and light refreshments.
Theater Bar Varies
Deck 2
A bar outside the theater serving drinks when the theater is operating.
Torshavn Varies
Deck 2
A piano lounge and bar used for evening music and dancing.
Explorers’ Lounge Varies
Deck 7–8
A two-level forward observation lounge with panoramic views, seating and evening music.
Pool Bar Varies
Deck 7
A poolside bar serving beverages.
Aquavit Bar Varies
An outdoor bar serving drinks near the infinity pool.

All 28 venues, including pools, spa and entertainment →

History & sister ships

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Itineraries & Sailings

10 Nights

10 Nights Mediterranean Cruise

Mediterranean
From $3,999 · $400/night
Ports of Call
Athens (Piraeus), Sail The Aegean Sea, Thessaloniki, Scenic Sailing Mt Athos +5 more
Next: Dec 30, 2028
1 upcoming departure
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11 Nights

11 Nights Northern Europe Cruise

Mediterranean
From $5,999 · $545/night
Ports of Call
Lisbon, Porto (Leixoes), A Coruna, Bilbao +5 more
Next: Jun 21, 2028
1 upcoming departure
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11 Nights

11 Nights Northern Europe Cruise

Mediterranean
From $4,999 · $454/night
Ports of Call
Lisbon, Porto (Leixoes), A Coruna, Bilbao +5 more
Next: Apr 13, 2029
1 upcoming departure
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12 Nights

12 Nights Central Mediterranean Cruise

Mediterranean
From $8,499 · $708/night
Ports of Call
Barcelona, Marseille, Monte Carlo, Florencepisa (Livorno) +7 more
Next: Sep 24, 2028
1 upcoming departure
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14 Nights

14 Nights Central Mediterranean Cruise

Mediterranean
From $10,098 · $721/night
Ports of Call
Rome (Civitavecchia), Florencepisa (Livorno), Monte Carlo, Marseille +8 more
Next: Jun 7, 2028
1 upcoming departure
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14 Nights

14 Nights Central Mediterranean Cruise

Mediterranean
From $9,798 · $700/night
Ports of Call
Venice (Fusina), Sibenik, Bari, Crotone +8 more
Next: May 31, 2028
1 upcoming departure
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14 Nights

14 Nights Central Mediterranean Cruise

Mediterranean
From $6,998 · $500/night
Ports of Call
Venice (Fusina), Split, Dubrovnik, Kotor +8 more
Next: Oct 6, 2028
1 upcoming departure
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14 Nights

14 Nights Central Mediterranean Cruise

Mediterranean
From $6,798 · $486/night
Ports of Call
Rome (Civitavecchia), Naples, Sicily (Messina), Crotone +9 more
Next: Jan 30, 2029
1 upcoming departure
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14 Nights

14 Nights Central Mediterranean Cruise

Mediterranean
From $6,398 · $457/night
Ports of Call
Barcelona, Sete, Marseille, Monte Carlo +8 more
Next: Jan 23, 2029
1 upcoming departure
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All 59 itineraries and their departure dates

All Upcoming Departures

Departure Return Itinerary Nights Region Book
May 31, 2028Jun 21, 202821 Nights Central Mediterranean Cruise21MediterraneanBook →
May 31, 2028Jun 14, 202814 Nights Central Mediterranean Cruise14MediterraneanBook →
May 31, 2028Jun 7, 20287 Nights Central Mediterranean Cruise7MediterraneanBook →
Jun 7, 2028Jun 14, 20287 Nights Central Mediterranean Cruise7MediterraneanBook →
Jun 7, 2028Jun 21, 202814 Nights Central Mediterranean Cruise14MediterraneanBook →
Jun 14, 2028Jun 21, 20287 Nights Central Mediterranean Cruise7MediterraneanBook →
Jun 14, 2028Jul 2, 202818 Nights Central Mediterranean Cruise18MediterraneanBook →
Jun 14, 2028Jun 30, 202816 Nights Central Mediterranean Cruise16MediterraneanBook →
Jun 21, 2028Jul 2, 202811 Nights Northern Europe Cruise11MediterraneanBook →
Jul 2, 2028Jul 16, 202814 Nights Europe Cruise14Northern EuropeBook →
Jul 16, 2028Jul 30, 202814 Nights Europe Cruise14Northern EuropeBook →
Jul 30, 2028Aug 13, 202814 Nights Europe Cruise14Northern EuropeBook →
Aug 13, 2028Aug 27, 202814 Nights Europe Cruise14Northern EuropeBook →
Aug 27, 2028Sep 10, 202814 Nights Europe Cruise14Northern EuropeBook →
Sep 10, 2028Sep 24, 202814 Nights Europe Cruise14Northern EuropeBook →
Sep 24, 2028Oct 6, 202812 Nights Central Mediterranean Cruise12MediterraneanBook →
Oct 6, 2028Oct 20, 202814 Nights Central Mediterranean Cruise14MediterraneanBook →
Oct 6, 2028Oct 13, 20287 Nights Europe Cruise7MediterraneanBook →
Oct 13, 2028Oct 20, 20287 Nights Central Mediterranean Cruise7MediterraneanBook →
Oct 20, 2028Nov 17, 202828 Nights Central Mediterranean Cruise28MediterraneanBook →
Oct 20, 2028Nov 3, 202814 Nights Central Mediterranean Cruise14MediterraneanBook →
Oct 20, 2028Oct 27, 20287 Nights Central Mediterranean Cruise7MediterraneanBook →
Oct 27, 2028Nov 17, 202821 Nights Central Mediterranean Cruise21MediterraneanBook →
Oct 27, 2028Nov 10, 202814 Nights Central Mediterranean Cruise14MediterraneanBook →

Showing the next 24 of 59 departures. Every itinerary and its dates are listed under All itineraries above.

Viking Lyra FAQ

What flag does Viking Lyra sail under?

Viking Lyra is registered in Norway.

How many passengers does Viking Lyra hold?

Viking Lyra carries about 930 guests with roughly 550 crew.

How old is Viking Lyra?

Viking Lyra entered service in 2026.

How big is Viking Lyra?

At 47,800 gross tons and 239 m long, Viking Lyra is a small ship — larger than 58% of the 566 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.

Is Viking Lyra adults-only?

Yes. Viking Ocean cruises require passengers to be at least 18 years old, and the ship has no children’s facilities or youth programming.

What dining is included on Viking Lyra?

The Restaurant, World Café, Mamsen’s, Manfredi’s Italian Restaurant and The Chef’s Table are included in the standard fare. The Kitchen Table is an additional-cost experience.

Is Wi-Fi included on Viking Lyra?

Wi-Fi is included in the standard Viking Ocean fare, although connection speed and availability can vary at sea.

What is the dress code on Viking Lyra?

The onboard dress style is elegant casual. Viking Ocean ships do not require formal nights.

Does Viking Lyra have accessible staterooms?

Yes. Penthouse Junior Suites 6020 and 6021 are identified as wheelchair-accessible staterooms.

Are gratuities included on Viking Lyra?

Viking’s standard ocean-cruise offering includes gratuities, subject to the terms of the booking.