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Viking Lyra: ship guide

Viking’s 2028 newbuild for the Mediterranean, British Isles and Scandinavia.

Best for: Travelers 18 and over booking ahead for a first-season sailing on a brand-new Viking ship in the Mediterranean, the British Isles or Scandinavia in 2028. Sails from Venice, Rome (Civitavecchia), Barcelona, Lisbon, London, Belfast, Bergen in 2026 and 2027.

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Viking Lyra
Viking Lyra
54,300gross tons
998guests at double occupancy
2028entered service
784 ftlong
499staterooms

About Viking Lyra

Viking Lyra is the ocean ship Viking named in August 2025 when it opened bookings for 2027-2028, scheduled to join the fleet in 2028 from Fincantieri in Italy. She follows Viking Libra and Viking Astrea in the 998-guest series 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 all its ocean ships, as a small ship.

On board she will match her sisters: no casino, no guest under 18, no inside cabin and no formal night. The fare includes one shore excursion in every port, every restaurant 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. Public rooms follow Viking’s Scandinavian design, from the two-deck Explorers’ Lounge at the bow to the Infinity Pool at the stern.

Viking says her inaugural season will be spent in the Mediterranean and Scandinavia. Published 2028 sailings open in June from Venice, Rome (Civitavecchia) and Barcelona, reach Lisbon and London, work the British Isles between London and Belfast through the summer, and return south via Bergen to Barcelona and Venice in September. She suits travelers 18 and over planning ahead for a first-season sailing on a brand-new ship.

  • Viking’s 2028 ocean newbuild, named when 2027-2028 bookings opened in August 2025
  • 499 all-veranda staterooms for 998 guests, a sister to Viking Vela, Vesta, Mira, Libra and Astrea
  • 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 2028 season across the Mediterranean, Iberia, the British Isles and Norway

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 Lyra 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 Lyra

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 Chefs Table
The Chefs Table
The Bar
The Bar
The Atrium
The Atrium
Sports Deck
Sports Deck

Dining on Viking Lyra

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 Lyra 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 booking ahead for a first-season sailing on a brand-new Viking ship in the Mediterranean, the British Isles or Scandinavia in 2028.

Sails from: Venice, Rome (Civitavecchia), Barcelona, Lisbon, London, Belfast, Bergen · Regions: Mediterranean and Adriatic, Iberia, British Isles, Northern Europe and Scandinavia

Viking Lyra questions we answer every day

When will Viking Lyra sail?
Viking announced Viking Lyra in August 2025 as its newest ocean ship, scheduled to join the fleet in 2028 with an inaugural season in the Mediterranean and Scandinavia. Published first-season sailings begin in June 2028 from Venice and Rome. Delivery dates for a ship still being built can change, so check the live sailing list below.
How big is Viking Lyra?
About 54,300 gross tons, 784 feet long and 101 feet wide, with 499 staterooms for 998 guests at double occupancy. She belongs to the slightly larger series that began with Viking Vela in 2024, and Viking classifies her as a small ship like the rest of its ocean fleet.
Is Viking Lyra 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 Lyra?
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 does Viking Lyra sail in her first season?
Published 2028 sailings start in June with Venice to Rome, Rome to Barcelona and Barcelona to Lisbon legs, then a Lisbon to London voyage. July and August are British Isles sailings between London and Belfast, followed by London to Bergen, Bergen to Barcelona and Barcelona to Venice in September 2028.
Is Viking Lyra hydrogen powered like Viking Libra and Astrea?
Viking’s own announcements name Viking Libra and Viking Astrea as its hydrogen-powered ships, and Viking says its newest ships are built so they can be retrofitted with new propulsion technology as it matures. Cruise industry reports say Viking Lyra will share that zero-emission capability; Viking has not yet published full technical details for her.

Facts checked against Viking: Viking Lyra, Viking: What Viking Is Not, Viking: Destination-focused dining, Cruise Industry News: Viking opens 2027-28, names next ship Viking Lyra on October 13, 2026. Ship details change with refurbishments; your SmartCruiser advisor confirms the current layout when you book.

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