Viking takes delivery of newest ocean ship

Viking has taken delivery of the Viking Mira, the company’s newest ocean ship.

The delivery ceremony took place May 27 when the ship was presented at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Ancona, Italy.

Like all Viking ocean ships, the Viking Mira is classified as a small ship, with 499 staterooms accommodating 998 guests.

It joins the company’s growing fleet of award-winning ocean ships and will spend her inaugural season sailing itineraries in the Mediterranean and Northern Europe.

“We are delighted to welcome the Viking Mira to our elegant fleet of small sister ships,” said Leah Talactac, president and CEO of Viking, in a press statement. “Our guests are curious travelers, and the arrival of a new ship allows us to offer them even more opportunities to explore the world in Viking comfort. We look forward to welcoming guests on board the Viking Mira during her inaugural season and for many years ahead.”

The delivery of the Viking Mira represents another milestone as Viking expands its ocean fleet.

The company is also advancing next-generation propulsion technologies with its next ocean ship—the Viking Libra—the world’s first hydrogen-powered cruise ship capable of operating with zero emissions.

Currently under construction at Fincantieri’s Ancona shipyard, the Viking Libra is scheduled for delivery in November 2026 and will feature a propulsion system based partially on liquefied hydrogen and fuel cells.

Viking’s subsequent ocean ship, the Viking Astrea – scheduled for delivery in 2027 – will also be hydrogen-powered.

Based on Viking’s committed orderbook, the company expects to take delivery of 24 additional river ships by 2028, nine additional ocean ships by 2031 and two additional expedition ships by 2031.

With these orders, Viking will have 114 river ships in 2028 and 26 ocean and expedition ships in 2031.

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