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Viking Leda: ship guide

Announced for 2029: a 998-guest all-veranda sister ship for Europe.

Best for: Travelers 18 and over planning well ahead who want to be among the first aboard a new Viking ship in the Mediterranean or Northern Europe. Sails from Bergen, London, Rome (Civitavecchia), Barcelona in 2026 and 2027.

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Viking Leda
Viking Leda
54,300gross tons
998guests at double occupancy
2029entered service
784 ftlong
499staterooms

About Viking Leda

Viking Leda is one of two ocean ships Viking named in summer 2026 alongside Viking Vega when it opened bookings for 2028-2029. Viking lists her delivery as 2029, with both ships being built by Fincantieri in Italy. She follows the 998-guest design that began with Viking Vela: about 54,300 gross tons, 784 feet long and 101 feet wide, with 499 staterooms, every one with a private veranda. Viking classifies her, like its whole ocean fleet, as a small ship.

Her onboard experience will mirror her sisters: no casino, no guest under 18, no inside cabin and no formal night. The fare includes one shore excursion in every port, all restaurants from The Restaurant and World Café to Manfredi’s and The Chef’s Table, beer and wine with lunch and dinner, Wi-Fi and the Nordic Spa thermal suite. Scandinavian design runs from the two-deck Explorers’ Lounge at the bow to the Infinity Pool at the stern.

Viking has described her inaugural program only broadly, with voyages in the Mediterranean and Northern Europe. The itineraries Viking lists for her include British Isles Explorer from Bergen to London and Amalfi Coast, Africa and Iberia from Rome (Civitavecchia) to Barcelona, and cruise press reports a first winter in the Mediterranean from Greece, Italy and Spain. Viking Leda suits travelers who like to be first aboard a new ship and plan several years ahead.

  • Named in 2026 with sister Viking Vega, scheduled for delivery in 2029 from Fincantieri in Italy
  • 499 all-veranda staterooms for 998 guests on the design that began with Viking Vela
  • Explorers’ Lounge across two decks at the bow with Mamsen’s Norwegian deli
  • Nordic Spa with sauna, Snow Grotto and thermal suite, with no entry fee
  • Main Pool with retractable roof and the Infinity Pool off the Aquavit Terrace
  • One included shore excursion in every port, with all restaurants, Wi-Fi and beer and wine at meals in the fare
  • No casino, no children under 18 and no inside staterooms
  • Inaugural voyages planned for the Mediterranean and Northern Europe

Staterooms and suites

Veranda Stateroom

288 square feet including the private veranda, with a king-size Viking Explorer bed, heated bathroom floor, free Wi-Fi and 24-hour room service.

Deluxe Veranda Stateroom

The same 288 square feet including veranda, with earlier booking windows for shore excursions and the specialty restaurants than the Veranda category.

Penthouse Veranda Stateroom

360 square feet including veranda, with a larger sitting area, a stocked mini-bar and earlier excursion and dining reservations.

Penthouse Junior Suite

432 square feet including veranda, with a separate sitting area, double-sink bathroom and stocked mini-bar; 6020 and 6021 are wheelchair accessible.

Explorer Suite

808 to 1,215 square feet including veranda, with a separate living room and dining area; aft suites of 900 to 1,215 square feet have wraparound verandas, forward suites run 808 to 1,208.

Owner’s Suite

A 1,448-square-foot multi-room suite with a private boardroom, library, dining area for six, an ocean-view dry sauna and the Silver Spirits beverage package included.

Viking Leda deck plans

Deck by deck, straight from our booking engine: the plan, the stateroom categories on that deck and the public rooms. Pick a deck.

Deck 9 plan

Deck 9

Sports Deck.

  • Sports DeckSpectacular views and fresh air meet activities on the Sports Deck. Here you will find a walking track; an array of games, bocce ball, golf putting green and shuffleboard. Practice your own stretching and yoga outdoors, or relax with plentiful seating.

Plans are the cruise line’s current drawings as supplied to our booking engine. Layouts change with refurbishments; your SmartCruiser advisor confirms the exact stateroom when you book.

On board Viking Leda

World Cafe
World Cafe
Torshavn
Torshavn
The Wintergarden
The Wintergarden
The Theater
The Theater
The Restaurant
The Restaurant
The Nordic Spa
The Nordic Spa
The Living Room
The Living Room
The Kitchen Table
The Kitchen Table
The Chef's Table
The Chef's Table
The Bar
The Bar
The Atrium
The Atrium
Sports Deck
Sports Deck

Dining on Viking Leda

The RestaurantIncluded

Main dining room with all-glass walls, regional menus tied to the itinerary and classic dishes always available.

World CaféIncluded

Open-kitchen buffet with live cooking, a grill, sushi and seafood, indoors or out on the terrace.

Aquavit TerraceIncluded

Al fresco dining at the stern beside the Infinity Pool.

Manfredi’s Italian RestaurantIncluded

Trattoria-style Italian cooking with a private dining room.

The Chef’s TableIncluded

Multi-course tasting menus with wine pairings that rotate through the voyage.

Mamsen’sIncluded

Norwegian deli in the Explorers’ Lounge serving waffles, open-faced sandwiches and soups from early morning to late night.

WintergardenIncluded

Afternoon tea beside the Main Pool with sandwiches, scones and live classical music.

Pool GrillIncluded

Made-to-order grilled dishes and a salad bar by the Main Pool.

Room ServiceIncluded

24-hour in-stateroom dining with signature dishes from the ship’s restaurants.

Entertainment and activities

  • The Theater, a 450-seat venue for lectures, evening performances and films, with two cinemas
  • Torshavn, a 1940s Hollywood-style music lounge with live bands and a martini bar
  • Explorers’ Lounge across two decks at the bow with Viking Resident Musicians
  • The Living Room and Library at the heart of the ship with classical performances
  • Nordic Spa with sauna, Snow Grotto and thermal suite, plus a fitness center and salon
  • Main Pool with retractable roof and outdoor movie screen, and the Infinity Pool off the Aquavit Terrace
  • Sports Deck with outdoor gym and yoga area and a wraparound promenade deck
  • Viking Resident Historian and guest lecturers, port talks and the optional Kitchen Table cooking school

Families and who it suits

Viking Leda is for guests 18 and over. There is no kids program, no youth facilities and no casino; the ship is designed for adults who want a quiet, destination-focused voyage.

Best for: Travelers 18 and over planning well ahead who want to be among the first aboard a new Viking ship in the Mediterranean or Northern Europe.

Sails from: Bergen, London, Rome (Civitavecchia), Barcelona · Regions: Mediterranean, Northern Europe and British Isles

Viking Leda questions we answer every day

When will Viking Leda sail?
Viking announced Viking Leda and Viking Vega in 2026 when it opened 2028-2029 bookings, listing Vega for delivery in 2028 and Leda in 2029. Viking has not yet published a full first-season schedule for her. Delivery dates for ships still under construction can move, so check the live sailing list below for departures as Viking releases them.
How big is Viking Leda?
Viking lists her at about 54,300 gross tons with 499 staterooms for 998 guests at double occupancy, the same as Viking Vela, Vesta, Mira, Libra, Astrea, Lyra and Vega. That series is 784 feet long and 101 feet wide. Viking classifies every ship in its ocean fleet as a small ship.
Is Viking Leda adults only?
Yes. Viking ocean ships carry no guests under 18, and there is no casino, no kids club and no inside staterooms. Evenings center on the theater, Torshavn, the Explorers’ Lounge and the Living Room rather than production shows and nightclubs.
What is included in the fare on Viking Leda?
A veranda stateroom, one shore excursion in every port, all restaurants including Manfredi’s and The Chef’s Table, beer and wine with lunch and dinner, Wi-Fi, 24-hour room service, the Nordic Spa thermal suite and self-service laundry. Optional excursions, premium drinks, spa treatments and the Kitchen Table cooking school are extra.
Where will Viking Leda sail?
Viking says her voyages will be in the Mediterranean and Northern Europe. The itineraries Viking lists for her include British Isles Explorer from Bergen to London and Amalfi Coast, Africa and Iberia from Rome to Barcelona, and cruise press reports a debut winter season in the Mediterranean from Greece, Italy and Spain. Exact dates will appear in the live sailing list as Viking opens them.
Which staterooms should I consider on Viking Leda?
Veranda and Deluxe Veranda rooms share the same 288 square feet, with the Deluxe category booking excursions and specialty restaurants earlier. Penthouse Veranda rooms give 360 square feet and Penthouse Junior Suites 432. Aft Explorer Suites have wraparound verandas, and the Owner’s Suite adds a boardroom, library and private sauna.

Facts checked against Viking: Viking Leda, Viking press release: Viking opens bookings for 2028-2029 ocean voyages (August 6, 2026), Viking: What Viking Is Not, Cruise Industry News: Viking reveals names of its next two ocean ships on October 13, 2026. Ship details change with refurbishments; your SmartCruiser advisor confirms the current layout when you book.

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