Viking takes delivery of new ocean liner

Viking takes delivery of new ocean liner

Viking announced it has taken delivery of the company’s newest ocean ship, the Viking Saturn

The delivery ceremony took place this morning when the ship was presented at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Ancona, Italy. Viking also announced that Viking Saturn will be officially named in New York City on June 6, 2023, by her ceremonial godmother, Ann Ziff, the esteemed philanthropist and Chairman of the Metropolitan Opera—a longtime Viking cultural partner.

Following the naming ceremony, the ship will spend her inaugural summer sailing two new Viking voyages: Iconic Iceland, Greenland & Canada, between New York City and Reykjavik, and Iceland & Norway’s Arctic Explorer, between Reykjavik and Bergen.

“We are very proud to welcome the newest sister ship to our award-winning ocean fleet,” said Torstein Hagen, chairman of Viking.

“We are also grateful that Ann Ziff has honoured us by serving as godmother of the Viking Saturn. Having travelled with us for years, Ann is a loyal Viking guest, and she shares our commitment to the arts and cultural enrichment.”

Viking Saturn delivery (Source: Viking)

Discussing her role, Ann Ziff added: “I am delighted to serve as godmother of the Viking Saturn.

“For those who are curious about the world, there is no better way to explore and immerse yourself than from the comfort of a Viking ship.”

The Viking Saturn

The Viking Saturn is the newest ship in Viking’s ocean fleet of identical sister ships. Classified by Cruise Critic as “small ships,” Viking’s ocean vessels have a gross tonnage of 47,800 tons, with 465 staterooms that host 930 guests; the ships feature all veranda staterooms, Scandinavian design, light-filled public spaces and abundant al fresco dining options.

The delivery of the Viking Saturn comes as Viking continues celebrating its 25th anniversary.


Featured Image: Delivery of Viking Saturn (Source: Viking)

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