Viking Cruises today announced a new agreement with Fincantieri that could see the delivery of six additional ocean ships by 2027. The new understanding expands Viking’s partnership with Fincantieri, raising the company’s total ocean ship order and options to 16 – the highest-ever for a shipyard … [Read more...]
Viking takes delivery of its 4th ocean cruise ship
Viking has announced that it took delivery of Viking Sun, the company’s fourth ocean ship, on 25 September 2017. The delivery ceremony took place this morning when the ship was presented at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Ancona, Italy. On 4 October, Viking Sun will set sail from Venice, making her way … [Read more...]
Viking Ocean Cruises christens 2nd ship in London
Less than one year ago, Viking Ocean Cruises® (www.vikingoceancruises.com) launched its first ship,Viking Star, and marked the arrival of the travel industry’s first entirely new cruise line in a decade. Today (5 May) in London the company officially welcomed its second ship, Viking Sea, to its … [Read more...]
Viking orders two more vessels
Viking Ocean Cruises and Fincantieri have signed an agreement for the construction of two additional cruise ships. The new units like the four sister ships will become part of Viking’s fleet respectively in mid-2018 and at the end of 2020. The contract is expected to be operational once the … [Read more...]