

35-night Grand Mediterranean Explorer Cruise
Aboard
Viking Jupiter
From
Istanbul, Turkey
1 Sailing
Aug 19, 2028
Published prices from
$24,295
per person*
taxes & fees included


4.9/5 ⭐Google 600+ Reviews | A+ Better Business Bureau

Overview
Viking Jupiter is a ship from Viking Ocean Cruises and is just as luxurious and stunning as her sister ships.
Also like her sister ships, Viking Jupiter is an intimate ship, which guarantees guests will enjoy attentive staff, spacious public spaces, and plenty of room to take in the stunning scenery.
While sailing on this gorgeous ship, you can achieve the rest and relaxation you’ve been chasing at the equally stunning spa. Stimulate your circulatory system by visiting the snow grotto and watch snowflakes slowly descend from the ceiling through chilled air, then warm your muscles back up by visiting the sauna just down the hall.
You’ll love relaxing in the casual atmosphere while enjoying the beautiful scenery surrounding you.
Viking Jupiter features all-veranda staterooms, which means whether you choose a spacious suite like the Owner’s Suite or Explorer Suite, something cozier like the Veranda stateroom or Deluxe Veranda stateroom, or something in between, you will live in luxury for your entire cruise.
Quick Facts
Year Built
Refurbished
Wheelchair Accessible
Godmother
Passenger Capacity
Crew
Passenger to Crew Ratio

Deck 9

Deck 8

Deck 7

Deck 6

Deck 5

Deck 4

Deck 3

Deck 2

Deck 1

Deck A

Size including private veranda: 405 sq. ft. Features: King-size Viking Explorer Bed with luxury linens & pillows Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary), Two 42" flat-screen, interactive LCD TVs with intuitive remote & complimentary Movie...

Largest suite on board: 1,448 sq ft including expansive private veranda (multi-room suite). Features: King-size Viking Explorer Bed with luxury linens & pillows, Three 42 flat-screen, interactive LCD TVs with intuitive remote & complimentary...

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Deck 6Size including private veranda: 405 sq. ft. Features: King-size Viking Explorer Bed with luxury linens & pillows, Two 42" flat-screen, interactive LCD TVs with intuitive remote & complimentary Movies On Demand, 110/220 volt outlets &...

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Deck 3Size including private veranda: 757–1,163 sq. ft. *Room size and layouts vary based on ship location. Features: King-size Viking Explorer Bed with luxury linens & pillows, Two 42" flat-screen, interactive LCD TVs with intuitive remote...

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Deck 4Size including private veranda: 270 sq. ft. Features: King-size Viking Explorer Bed with luxury linens & pillows, 42" flat-screen, interactive LCD TV with intuitive remote & complimentary Movies On Demand, 110/220 volt outlets & USB...

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Deck 5Size including private veranda: 338 sq. ft. Features: King-size Viking Explorer Bed with luxury linens & pillows, 42" flat-screen, interactive LCD TV with intuitive remote & complimentary Movies On Demand, 110/220 volt outlets & USB...

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Deck 4Size including private veranda: 338 sq. ft. Features: King-size Viking Explorer Bed with luxury linens & pillows, 42" flat-screen, interactive LCD TV with intuitive remote & complimentary Movies On Demand, 110/220 volt outlets & USB...

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Deck 5Size including private veranda: 270 sq. ft. Features: King-size Viking Explorer Bed with luxury linens & pillows, 42" flat-screen, interactive LCD TV with intuitive remote & complimentary Movies On Demand, 110/220 volt outlets & USB...

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Deck 4Size including private veranda: 270 sq. ft. Features: King-size Viking Explorer Bed with luxury linens & pillows, 42" flat-screen, interactive LCD TV with intuitive remote & complimentary Movies On Demand, 110/220 volt outlets & USB...

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Deck 3Size including private veranda: 270 sq. ft. Features: King-size Viking Explorer Bed with luxury linens & pillows, 42" flat-screen, interactive LCD TV with intuitive remote & complimentary Movies On Demand, 110/220 volt outlets & USB...

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Deck 3Size including private veranda: 270 sq. ft. Features: King-size Viking Explorer Bed with luxury linens & pillows, 42" flat-screen, interactive LCD TV with intuitive remote & complimentary Movies On Demand, 110/220 volt outlets & USB...

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Deck 3Size including private veranda: 270 sq. ft. Features: King-size Viking Explorer Bed with luxury linens & pillows, 42" flat-screen, interactive LCD TV with intuitive remote & complimentary Movies On Demand, 110/220 volt outlets & USB...



















4.6
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Nov 5, 2025
5 out of 5 stars
Pros: The ship was fabulous! We loved being on a smaller ship without the crowds of a large one.
Cons: We didn’t realize we would be visiting Roehm during the Jubilee when so many pilgrims from all over Italy were also visiting
Accommodations
5
Activities
5
Entertainment
5
Food
5
Staff
5
Itinerary
5
Value
0
Overall
5
Recommend
Yes
Sep 19, 2025
5 out of 5 stars
Pros: Everything
Cons: Nothing!
Accommodations
5
Activities
5
Entertainment
4
Food
5
Staff
5
Itinerary
5
Value
0
Overall
5
Recommend
Yes
Feb 6, 2025
5 out of 5 stars
Great trip! Trip of a lifetime. Port adventures were awesome!
Pros: Staff are accommodating and kind. Ship, in rougher water, was quite stable. Food was good.
Cons: The day-time activities did not have a lot of variety. As the trip went forward people seemed to get lax about hand washing without Viking staff around to tell them to wash their hands (mainly in World Cafe and Explorers Lounge).
Accommodations
5
Activities
3
Entertainment
5
Food
5
Staff
5
Itinerary
5
Value
0
Overall
5
Recommend
Yes
Jan 10, 2025
5 out of 5 stars
Having sailed on other Viking ocean ships, the Jupiter, by comparison, looks due for a refurbishment. For example, the sheer curtains in our stateroom were coming off track and, in public locations of the ship, furniture and carpets were looking a little worn. These small things didn’t affect the pleasure we took in our cruise but, in comparison to other ships, we did notice a difference. My guess is that Viking has this scheduled in the near future. As for the serious medical emergency mentioned above, this event required us to return to our last port and caused us to miss one of our next port of call. As soon as the need for returning to port was obvious, the captain made a ship wide announcement explaining the severity of the issue as well as his and his crew’s efforts to get us back on schedule. Clearly there was no other alternative as a helicopter rescue was not possible due to location and weather. The next morning he explained we would have to miss a port as well as the efforts the crew had made overnight to deliver the patient to the nearest medical facility and their efforts to catch up to our itinerary. Due to his quick and clear communication, we, as passengers, understood and were thankful for his appropriate decisions.
Pros: Excellent Itinerary, Well-handled medical emergency (captain kept us informed without compromising the guest’s privacy), good crew on all levels, good excursions (both included and purchased)
Cons: Probably time for a refurbishment of the ship
Accommodations
4
Activities
5
Entertainment
4
Food
5
Staff
5
Itinerary
5
Value
0
Overall
5
Recommend
Yes
Jan 4, 2025
5 out of 5 stars
It was a perfect 18 day cruise, wonderful ports and excursions. The ship is beautiful, staterooms are roomy with plenty of closet & storage space. The staff is very friendly and efficient. Food was excellent. Enjoyed special seminars held daily in relation to the regions traveled with very knowledgeable scientists.
Pros: Small ship sailing, included excursion in every port, included specialty restaurants
Cons:
Accommodations
5
Activities
4
Entertainment
5
Food
5
Staff
5
Itinerary
5
Value
0
Overall
5
Recommend
Yes
Jan 2, 2025
5 out of 5 stars
Having sailed on other Viking ocean ships, the Jupiter, by comparison, looks due for a refurbishment. For example, the sheer curtains in our stateroom were coming off track and, in public locations of the ship, furniture and carpets were looking a little worn. These small things didn’t affect the pleasure we took in our cruise but, in comparison to other ships, we did notice a difference. My guess is that Viking has this scheduled in the near future. As for the serious medical emergency mentioned above, this event required us to return to our last port and caused us to miss one of our next port of call. As soon as the need for returning to port was obvious, the captain made a ship wide announcement explaining the severity of the issue as well as his and his crew’s efforts to get us back on schedule. Clearly there was no other alternative as a helicopter rescue was not possible due to location and weather. The next morning he explained we would have to miss a port as well as the efforts the crew had made overnight to deliver the patient to the nearest medical facility and their efforts to catch up to our itinerary. Due to his quick and clear communication, we, as passengers, understood and were thankful for his appropriate decisions.
Pros: Excellent Itinerary, Well-handled medical emergency (captain kept us informed without compromising the guest’s privacy), good crew on all levels, good excursions (both included and purchased)
Cons: Probably time for a refurbishment of the ship
Accommodations
4
Activities
5
Entertainment
4
Food
5
Staff
5
Itinerary
5
Value
0
Overall
5
Recommend
Yes


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