Viking Celebrates Fincantieri Partnership with Naming of Newest Ocean Ship
Viking has named its newest ocean ship, the Viking Vela, in a traditional ceremony in Trieste, Italy. The naming event celebrated Viking's partnership with Fincantieri, a major shipbuilding group. Ivana Elice, Vice President of Fincantieri's Cruise Business Unit, served as the ceremonial godmother.
The Viking Vela is a small ship with 499 staterooms accommodating 998 guests. Features include all veranda staterooms, Scandinavian design, and al fresco dining options. The vessel will begin its inaugural season in the Mediterranean before moving to Northern Europe.
The ship is designed with future sustainability in mind, capable of being retrofitted with hybrid propulsion systems using liquid hydrogen and fuel cells for zero-emission operations. Viking recently received multiple accolades, including being rated #1 for Oceans, Rivers, and Expeditions by Condé Nast Traveler in the 2024 Readers' Choice Awards.
Viking ha battezzato la sua nuova nave da crociera, la Viking Vela, in una cerimonia tradizionale a Trieste, Italia. L'evento di battesimo ha celebrato la partnership di Viking con Fincantieri, un importante gruppo di costruzione navale. Ivana Elice, Vice Presidente della Divisione Crociere di Fincantieri, ha svolto il ruolo di madrina cerimoniale.
La Viking Vela è una nave di piccole dimensioni con 499 cabine che ospitano 998 ospiti. Tra le caratteristiche troviamo tutte cabine con veranda, design scandinavo e opzioni di ristorazione all'aperto. La nave inizierà la sua stagione inaugurale nel Mediterraneo prima di spostarsi verso l'Europa settentrionale.
La nave è progettata pensando alla sostenibilità futura, con la possibilità di essere riconvertita con sistemi di propulsione ibrida che utilizzano idrogeno liquido e celle a combustibile per operazioni a zero emissioni. Viking ha recentemente ricevuto numerosi riconoscimenti, inclusa la valutazione come #1 per Oceani, Fiumi ed Escursioni da Condé Nast Traveler nei Readers' Choice Awards 2024.
Viking ha nombrado su nuevo barco de crucero, el Viking Vela, en una ceremonia tradicional en Trieste, Italia. El evento de nombramiento celebró la colaboración de Viking con Fincantieri, un importante grupo de construcción naval. Ivana Elice, Vicepresidenta de la Unidad de Negocios de Cruceros de Fincantieri, fue la madrina ceremonial.
El Viking Vela es un barco pequeño con 499 camarotes que acomodan a 998 invitados. Entre sus características se incluyen camarotes con veranda, diseño escandinavo y opciones de comedor al aire libre. El barco comenzará su temporada inaugural en el Mediterráneo antes de trasladarse al norte de Europa.
El barco está diseñado con la sostenibilidad futura en mente, siendo capaz de ser retrofittado con sistemas de propulsión híbrida que utilizan hidrógeno líquido y pilas de combustible para operaciones de cero emisiones. Viking ha recibido recientemente múltiples reconocimientos, incluyendo ser nombrado #1 en Océanos, Ríos y Expediciones por Condé Nast Traveler en los Readers' Choice Awards 2024.
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Viking a baptisé son nouveau navire de croisière, le Viking Vela, lors d'une cérémonie traditionnelle à Trieste, en Italie. L'événement de baptême a célébré le partenariat de Viking avec Fincantieri, un grand groupe de construction navale. Ivana Elice, Vice-présidente de la division Croisières de Fincantieri, a endossé le rôle de marraine cérémonielle.
Le Viking Vela est un petit navire avec 499 cabines pouvant accueillir 998 passagers. Parmi les caractéristiques, on trouve toutes des cabines avec véranda, un design scandinave et des options de restauration en plein air. Le navire entamera sa saison inaugurale en Méditerranée avant de se diriger vers le nord de l'Europe.
Le navire est conçu dans un souci de durabilité future, capable d'être réaménagé avec des systèmes de propulsion hybrides utilisant de l'hydrogène liquide et des piles à hydrogène pour des opérations zéro émission. Viking a récemment reçu plusieurs distinctions, y compris le prix #1 pour les océans, les rivières et les expéditions par Condé Nast Traveler aux Readers' Choice Awards 2024.
Viking hat sein neuestes Kreuzfahrtschiff, die Viking Vela, in einer traditionellen Zeremonie in Triest, Italien getauft. Die Namensgebung feierte die Partnerschaft von Viking mit Fincantieri, einer großen Schiffbaugruppe. Ivana Elice, Vizepräsidentin von Fincantieris Kreuzfahrtgeschäft, fungierte als Zeremonienmeisterin.
Die Viking Vela ist ein kleines Schiff mit 499 Kabinen, die 998 Gästen Platz bieten. Zu den Besonderheiten gehören alle Kabinen mit Veranda, skandinavisches Design und Außenrestaurants. Das Schiff wird seine Jungfernfahrt im Mittelmeer beginnen, bevor es in Nordeuropa wechselt.
Das Schiff wurde mit Blick auf zukünftige Nachhaltigkeit entwickelt und kann mit hybriden Antriebssystemen, die flüssigen Wasserstoff und Brennstoffzellen für emissionsfreies Fahren nutzen, nachgerüstet werden. Viking erhielt kürzlich mehrere Auszeichnungen, darunter die Bewertung als #1 für Ozeane, Flüsse und Expeditionen von Condé Nast Traveler bei den Readers' Choice Awards 2024.
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The 998-Guest Viking Vela was Named in Fincantieri’s Hometown of
Viking today named its newest ocean ship, the Viking Vela, with a traditional naming ceremony in
“We are proud to welcome the Viking Vela to our growing, award-winning fleet. With Fincantieri as our partner, we believe we have built the world’s most elegant fleet of small ocean ships,” said Torstein Hagen, Chairman and CEO of Viking. “We thank Ivana Elice for being godmother of the Viking Vela. In her role at Fincantieri, she has cared for our ocean ships during their construction just as a godmother would, and we are very appreciative of her contributions as a member of the extended Viking family.”
In keeping with the naming tradition, during the ceremony, Ivana was presented with a historic Viking broad axe by Ann Ziff, the esteemed philanthropist, Chairman of the Metropolitan Opera and godmother of the Viking Saturn®. The same axe was previously used in the naming of the Viking Saturn in June 2023. After the axe presentation, Ivana pressed a button that allowed a bottle of Norwegian aquavit to break on the ship’s hull. Guests also enjoyed performances by Sissel Kyrkjebø, one of the world’s leading crossover sopranos and godmother of the Viking Jupiter®, and acclaimed Italian singer Alessandro Safina, who paid tribute to the cultures of both
Ivana Elice, Godmother of the Viking Vela
Ivana Elice, Vice President and Project Manager of the Fincantieri Cruise Business Unit, has enjoyed a distinguished career in naval and mechanical engineering, helping support the expansion of the Viking ocean fleet for the past 12 years. In 2012, Ms. Elice was appointed by Fincantieri to oversee the build of Viking’s first ocean ship, the Viking Star®, and she has continued to serve as valuable support for the expansion of Viking’s fleet of sister ships. She joined Fincantieri in 1985 after graduating from the University of
The Viking Vela
The Viking Vela is the newest ship in Viking’s award-winning ocean fleet of sister ships. Classified as a small ship, as are all Viking ocean ships, the Viking Vela has a gross tonnage of 54,300 tons, with 499 staterooms that can host 998 guests; the ships feature all veranda staterooms, elegant Scandinavian design, light-filled public spaces and abundant al fresco dining options. The Viking Vela will spend her inaugural season sailing itineraries during the “quiet season” in the Mediterranean before continuing to
Viking is working on a project for a partial hybrid propulsion system for future ocean ships based on liquid hydrogen and fuel cells, which could allow the company to operate at zero-emission in the Norwegian Fjords and other sensitive environments. The Viking Vela has been designed with the future in mind, ensuring she can be retrofitted to incorporate these new technologies as they become available.
The naming of the Viking Vela follows a string of recent accolades for the company. Viking was rated #1 for Oceans, #1 for Rivers and #1 for Expeditions by Condé Nast Traveler in the 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards for the second consecutive year. This achievement marked the first time a travel company won these three categories in back-to-back years. Viking was also named Best Luxury Line, Best Line for Couples and Best Line in the Mediterranean in
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About Viking
Viking (NYSE: VIK) was founded in 1997 and provides destination-focused journeys on rivers, oceans and lakes around the world. Designed for curious travelers with interests in science, history, culture and cuisine, Chairman and CEO Torstein Hagen often says Viking offers experiences For The Thinking Person™. Viking has more than 450 awards to its name, including being rated #1 for Rivers, #1 for Oceans and #1 for Expeditions by Condé Nast Traveler in the 2023 and 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards. Viking is also rated a “World’s Best” for rivers, oceans and expeditions by Travel + Leisure. No other travel company has simultaneously received the same honors by both publications. For additional information, contact Viking at 1-800-2-VIKING (1-800-284-5464) or visit www.viking.com. For Viking’s award-winning enrichment channel, visit www.viking.tv.
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