--- type: cruise schema_type: TouristTrip id: 8469e9ab-e9d5-45f9-aad5-ee47010f290d slug: 2255108 voyage_code: OMA280223 cruise_line: Viking ship: Viking Mars departure_date: return_date: nights: 13 embarkation_port: Ft. Lauderdale, United States disembarkation_port: Barcelona, Spain starting_price_usd: bookable: false last_updated: 2026-10-20T15:38:09Z --- # Ft. Lauderdale to Barcelona > Viking · Viking Mars · Feb 23 – Mar 7, 2028   (13 nights) ## Quick Facts | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | **Cruise Line** | Viking | | **Ship** | Viking Mars | | **Duration** | 13 nights | | **Departure Date** | N/A | | **Return Date** | N/A | | **Embarkation Port** | Ft. Lauderdale, United States | | **Disembarkation Port** | Barcelona, Spain | | **Starting Price** | N/A USD per person | | **Voyage Code** | OMA280223 | ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Ft. Lauderdale, United States **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Fort Lauderdale is a city on Florida's southeastern coast, known for its beaches and boating canals. The Strip is a promenade running along oceanside highway A1A. It's lined with upscale outdoor restaurants, bars, boutiques and luxury hotels. Other attractions include the International Swimming Hall of Fame, with pools and a museum of memorabilia, and Hugh Taylor Birch State Park, featuring trails and a lagoon. ### Day 2: Sail the Caribbean Sea **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Sail the crystalline waters of the Caribbean Sea, a paradise of emerald islands. ### Day 3: Sail the Caribbean Sea **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Sail the crystalline waters of the Caribbean Sea, a paradise of emerald islands. ### Day 4: Philipsburg, St. Martin **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Philipsburg is the capital of Sint Maarten, the Dutch side of the Caribbean island Saint Martin. Beachfront bars line the boardwalk along Great Bay. Voorstraat, or Front Street, has duty-free shops and casinos. The St. Maarten Zoo is home to parrots, monkeys and a playground. Sint Maarten Museum displays artifacts from the indigenous Arawak people. The ruins of 17th-century Fort Amsterdam stand on a nearby peninsula. ### Day 5: Sail the Atlantic Ocean **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Dividing the “Old World” from the “New World,” sail the second-largest of the Earth’s oceans. ### Day 6: Sail the Atlantic Ocean **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Dividing the “Old World” from the “New World,” sail the second-largest of the Earth’s oceans. ### Day 7: Sail the Atlantic Ocean **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Dividing the “Old World” from the “New World,” sail the second-largest of the Earth’s oceans. ### Day 8: Sail the Atlantic Ocean **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Dividing the “Old World” from the “New World,” sail the second-largest of the Earth’s oceans. ### Day 9: Sail the Atlantic Ocean **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Dividing the “Old World” from the “New World,” sail the second-largest of the Earth’s oceans. ### Day 10: Sail the Atlantic Ocean **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Dividing the “Old World” from the “New World,” sail the second-largest of the Earth’s oceans. ### Day 11: Madeira (Funchal) **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Funchal is the capital city of Portugal's Madeira archipelago. It's backed by hills, and known for its harbor, gardens and Madeira wine cellars. The centuries-old Funchal Cathedral, which mixes Gothic and Romanesque styles, is notable for its carved wooden ceiling. Fronting the harbor is the São Tiago Fortress, built in the 1600s. It now houses the Contemporary Art Museum, with a large collection of Portuguese works. ### Day 12: Sail the Atlantic Ocean **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Dividing the “Old World” from the “New World,” sail the second-largest of the Earth’s oceans. ### Day 13: Sail the Mediterranean Sea **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Follow in the footsteps of legends that were born on the waters of the Mediterranean Sea. ### Day 14: Barcelona, Spain **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Barcelona, the cosmopolitan capital of Spain’s Catalonia region, is known for its art and architecture. The fantastical Sagrada Família church and other modernist landmarks designed by Antoni Gaudí dot the city. Museu Picasso and Fundació Joan Miró feature modern art by their namesakes. City history museum MUHBA, includes several Roman archaeological sites. ## Pricing Prices shown are per person based on double occupancy in USD. | Cabin Type | Starting Price | |------------|----------------| | Balcony | $3,299 | | Suite | $5,999 | ## Cabin Options ### Balcony Cabins **Penthouse Veranda Stateroom** (Code: PV2) Size including private veranda: 338 sq ft 11:00 AM embarkation 1:00 PM stateroom access Priority shore excursion reservations: 77 days prior to departure 2 guaranteed priority reservations at each alternative restaurant: 70 days prior to departure Priority booking of spa treatments: 70 days pri... **Deluxe Veranda Stateroom** (Code: DV1) Size including private veranda: 270 sq ft 11:00 AM embarkation 2:00 PM stateroom access Priority shore excursion reservations: 67 days prior to departure 1 guaranteed priority reservation at each alternative restaurant: 60 days prior to departure Priority booking of spa treatments: 60 days prio... **Deluxe Veranda Stateroom** (Code: DV4) Size including private veranda: 270 sq ft 11:00 AM embarkation 2:00 PM stateroom access Priority shore excursion reservations: 67 days prior to departure 1 guaranteed priority reservation at each alternative restaurant: 60 days prior to departure Priority booking of spa treatments: 60 days prio... **Deluxe Veranda Stateroom** (Code: DV5) Size including private veranda: 270 sq ft 11:00 AM embarkation 2:00 PM stateroom access Priority shore excursion reservations: 67 days prior to departure 1 guaranteed priority reservation at each alternative restaurant: 60 days prior to departure Priority booking of spa treatments: 60 days prio... **Deluxe Veranda Stateroom** (Code: DV6) Size including private veranda: 270 sq ft 11:00 AM embarkation 2:00 PM stateroom access Priority shore excursion reservations: 67 days prior to departure 1 guaranteed priority reservation at each alternative restaurant: 60 days prior to departure Priority booking of spa treatments: 60 days prio... **Veranda Stateroom** (Code: V2) Size including private veranda: 270 sq ft 11:00 AM embarkation 3:00 PM stateroom access Shore excursion reservations: 60 days prior to departure King-size Viking Explorer Bed with luxury linens & pillows Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary) 42" flat-screen, interactive LCD TV with intuitive ... **Veranda Stateroom** (Code: V1) Size including private veranda: 270 sq ft 11:00 AM embarkation 3:00 PM stateroom access Shore excursion reservations: 60 days prior to departure King-size Viking Explorer Bed with luxury linens & pillows Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary) 42" flat-screen, interactive LCD TV with intuitive ... **Deluxe Veranda Stateroom** (Code: DV2) Size including private veranda: 270 sq ft 11:00 AM embarkation 2:00 PM stateroom access Priority shore excursion reservations: 67 days prior to departure 1 guaranteed priority reservation at each alternative restaurant: 60 days prior to departure Priority booking of spa treatments: 60 days prio... **Penthouse Veranda Stateroom** (Code: PV3) Size including private veranda: 338 sq ft 11:00 AM embarkation 1:00 PM stateroom access Priority shore excursion reservations: 77 days prior to departure 2 guaranteed priority reservations at each alternative restaurant: 70 days prior to departure Priority booking of spa treatments: 70 days pri... **Deluxe Veranda Stateroom** (Code: DV3) Size including private veranda: 270 sq ft 11:00 AM embarkation 2:00 PM stateroom access Priority shore excursion reservations: 67 days prior to departure 1 guaranteed priority reservation at each alternative restaurant: 60 days prior to departure Priority booking of spa treatments: 60 days prio... **Penthouse Veranda Stateroom** (Code: PV1) Size including private veranda: 338 sq ft 11:00 AM embarkation 1:00 PM stateroom access Priority shore excursion reservations: 77 days prior to departure 2 guaranteed priority reservations at each alternative restaurant: 70 days prior to departure Priority booking of spa treatments: 70 days pri... ### Suite Cabins **Explorer Suite** (Code: ES2) Size including private veranda: 757–1,163 sq ft *Room size and layouts vary based on ship location. 11:00 AM embarkation 11:00 AM priority stateroom access Priority shore excursion reservations: 97 days prior to departure 3 guaranteed priority reservations at each alternative restaurant: 90 days... **Explorer Suite** (Code: ES3) Size including private veranda: 757–1,163 sq ft *Room size and layouts vary based on ship location. 11:00 AM embarkation 11:00 AM priority stateroom access Priority shore excursion reservations: 97 days prior to departure 3 guaranteed priority reservations at each alternative restaurant: 90 days... **Owner’s Suite** (Code: OS) Largest suite on board: 1,448 sq ft including expansive private veranda (multi-room suite) 11:00 AM embarkation 11:00 AM priority stateroom access First opportunity to reserve shore excursions: 107 days prior to departure 4 guaranteed priority reservations at each alternative restaurant: 100 day... **Penthouse Junior Suite** (Code: PS3) Size including private veranda: 405 sq ft 11:00 AM embarkation 11:00 AM priority stateroom access Priority shore excursion reservations: 87 days prior to departure 3 guaranteed priority reservations at each alternative restaurant: 80 days prior to departure Priority booking of spa treatments: 8... **Explorer Suite** (Code: ES1) Size including private veranda: 757–1,163 sq ft *Room size and layouts vary based on ship location. 11:00 AM embarkation 11:00 AM priority stateroom access Priority shore excursion reservations: 97 days prior to departure 3 guaranteed priority reservations at each alternative restaurant: 90 days... **Penthouse Junior Suite** (Code: PS2) Size including private veranda: 405 sq ft 11:00 AM embarkation 11:00 AM priority stateroom access Priority shore excursion reservations: 87 days prior to departure 3 guaranteed priority reservations at each alternative restaurant: 80 days prior to departure Priority booking of spa treatments: 8... **Penthouse Junior Suite** (Code: PS1) Size including private veranda: 405 sq ft 11:00 AM embarkation 11:00 AM priority stateroom access Priority shore excursion reservations: 87 days prior to departure 3 guaranteed priority reservations at each alternative restaurant: 80 days prior to departure Priority booking of spa treatments: 8... ## Ship Information ### Viking Mars Expand your horizons on this comfortable, award-winning ship, intimate and thoughtfully created by experienced nautical architects and designers to enrich your interaction with your destination in every way #### Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Passenger Capacity | 930 | | Crew | 0 | | Gross Tonnage | 0.0 | | Length | 745.0 ft | | Total Cabins | 0 | ## Ports of Call ### Ft. Lauderdale, United States *Coordinates: 26.0966, -80.1241* Fort Lauderdale is a city on Florida's southeastern coast, known for its beaches and boating canals. The Strip is a promenade running along oceanside highway A1A. It's lined with upscale outdoor restaurants, bars, boutiques and luxury hotels. Other attractions include the International Swimming Hall of Fame, with pools and a museum of memorabilia, and Hugh Taylor Birch State Park, featuring trails... ### Sail the Caribbean Sea Sail the crystalline waters of the Caribbean Sea, a paradise of emerald islands. ### Philipsburg, St. Martin *Coordinates: 18.0237, -63.0458* Philipsburg is the capital of Sint Maarten, the Dutch side of the Caribbean island Saint Martin. Beachfront bars line the boardwalk along Great Bay. Voorstraat, or Front Street, has duty-free shops and casinos. The St. Maarten Zoo is home to parrots, monkeys and a playground. Sint Maarten Museum displays artifacts from the indigenous Arawak people. The ruins of 17th-century Fort Amsterdam stand on... ### Sail the Atlantic Ocean Dividing the “Old World” from the “New World,” sail the second-largest of the Earth’s oceans. ### Madeira (Funchal) *Coordinates: 32.7607, -16.9595* Funchal is the capital city of Portugal's Madeira archipelago. It's backed by hills, and known for its harbor, gardens and Madeira wine cellars. The centuries-old Funchal Cathedral, which mixes Gothic and Romanesque styles, is notable for its carved wooden ceiling. Fronting the harbor is the São Tiago Fortress, built in the 1600s. It now houses the Contemporary Art Museum, with a large collection ... ### Sail the Mediterranean Sea Follow in the footsteps of legends that were born on the waters of the Mediterranean Sea. ### Barcelona, Spain *Coordinates: 41.3926, 2.07015* Barcelona, the cosmopolitan capital of Spain’s Catalonia region, is known for its art and architecture. The fantastical Sagrada Família church and other modernist landmarks designed by Antoni Gaudí dot the city. Museu Picasso and Fundació Joan Miró feature modern art by their namesakes. City history museum MUHBA, includes several Roman archaeological sites. ## Booking Information - **Book This Cruise:** https://pirate.travel/cruise/2255108 - **Compare Prices:** CruisePirate compares prices across multiple booking channels - **Price Alerts:** Set up alerts for price drops on this sailing - **Support:** Contact our AI-powered cruise assistant for personalized recommendations ### Why Book with CruisePirate? - Real-time price comparison across booking channels - AI-powered cruise recommendations - Transparent pricing with no hidden fees - Expert cruise search and filtering --- ## Technical Metadata - **Canonical URL:** https://pirate.travel/cruise/2255108 - **Markdown URL:** https://pirate.travel/cruise/2255108.md - **API Endpoint:** https://pirate.travel/api/cruises/2255108/ - **Primary Image:** https://images.cruisepirate.ai/v3/static/cruise-lines/viking/viking-mars/ship/76803.webp - **Data Source:** CruisePirate Cruise Database - **Last Updated:** 2026-10-20 15:38:09 UTC