Viking Takes Delivery of Newest Ocean Ship
Viking (NYSE: VIK) has taken delivery of its newest ocean ship, the Viking Vela, at Fincantieri's shipyard in Ancona, Italy. The small ship features 499 staterooms accommodating 998 guests and will operate in the Mediterranean and Northern Europe. While utilizing traditional propulsion, the vessel is hydrogen-ready for future retrofitting, aligning with Viking's development of hybrid propulsion systems for zero-emission operations. The delivery follows Viking's recent recognition as #1 for Oceans, Rivers, and Expeditions by Condé Nast Traveler, and multiple awards from U.S. News & World Report and Cruise Critic.
Viking (NYSE: VIK) ha ricevuto la consegna della sua nuova nave da crociera, la Viking Vela, presso il cantiere navale Fincantieri di Ancona, Italia. La piccola nave offre 499 cabine che possono ospitare 998 ospiti e opererà nel Mediterraneo e in Europa del Nord. Pur utilizzando una propulsione tradizionale, l'imbarcazione è pronta per l'idrogeno per future retrofitting, in linea con lo sviluppo da parte di Viking di sistemi di propulsione ibrida per operazioni a zero emissioni. La consegna segue il recente riconoscimento di Viking come #1 per Oceani, Fiumi ed Espedizioni da parte di Condé Nast Traveler, insieme a numerosi premi da U.S. News & World Report e Cruise Critic.
Viking (NYSE: VIK) ha recibido la entrega de su nuevo barco de crucero, el Viking Vela, en el astillero de Fincantieri en Ancona, Italia. El barco pequeño cuenta con 499 camarotes que acomodan a 998 huéspedes y operará en el Mediterráneo y el norte de Europa. Aunque utiliza propulsión tradicional, el buque está preparado para hidrógeno para futuras modificaciones, alineándose con el desarrollo de Viking de sistemas de propulsión híbrida para operaciones sin emisiones. La entrega sigue al reciente reconocimiento de Viking como #1 en Oceanos, Ríos y Expediciones por parte de Condé Nast Traveler, y a múltiples premios de U.S. News & World Report y Cruise Critic.
Viking (NYSE: VIK)는 이탈리아 안코나의 핀칸티에리 조선소에서 최신 해양 선박 Viking Vela의 인도를 받았습니다. 이 소형 선박은 499개의 객실을 갖추고 있으며 998명의 손님을 수용할 수 있으며, 지중해와 북유럽에서 운항할 예정입니다. 전통적인 추진 방식을 사용하면서도, 이 선박은 향후 개조를 위해 수소 준비가 되어 있어, 제로 배출 운영을 위한 하이브리드 추진 시스템 개발과 일치합니다. 이번 인도는 Condé Nast Traveler에 의해 해양, 강, 탐험 부문에서 #1로 인정받은 Viking의 최근 성과와 미국 뉴스 & 월드 리포트 및 크루즈 크리틱에서 여러 차례 수상한 것에 이어 이루어졌습니다.
Viking (NYSE: VIK) a reçu la livraison de son plus récent bateau de croisière, le Viking Vela, au chantier naval Fincantieri à Ancône, en Italie. Ce petit navire dispose de 499 cabines pouvant accueillir 998 passagers et opérera en Méditerranée et en Europe du Nord. Bien qu'il utilise une propulsion traditionnelle, le navire est prêt pour l'hydrogène pour des rétrofits futurs, s'alignant sur le développement par Viking de systèmes de propulsion hybride pour des opérations zéro émission. La livraison fait suite à la récente reconnaissance de Viking en tant que #1 pour les océans, les rivières et les expéditions par Condé Nast Traveler, ainsi qu’à de multiples prix décernés par U.S. News & World Report et Cruise Critic.
Viking (NYSE: VIK) hat die Lieferung seines neuesten Kreuzfahrtschiffes, der Viking Vela, im Fincantieri-Werk in Ancona, Italien, erhalten. Das kleine Schiff verfügt über 499 Kabinen, die 998 Gästen Platz bieten, und wird im Mittelmeer und Nordeuropa eingesetzt. Während es eine traditionelle Antriebstechnik nutzt, ist das Schiff wasserstoffbereit für zukünftige Nachrüstungen, was mit Vikings Entwicklung hybridbetriebener Systeme für emissionsfreie Operationen übereinstimmt. Die Lieferung folgt Vikings kürzlicher Anerkennung als #1 für Ozeane, Flüsse und Expeditionen durch Condé Nast Traveler sowie mehreren Auszeichnungen von U.S. News & World Report und Cruise Critic.
- Expansion of fleet with new vessel delivery
- Ship is hydrogen-ready for future zero-emission capabilities
- Multiple industry awards and recognitions in 2023-2024
- Strategic positioning in premium Mediterranean and Northern Europe markets
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Insights
The delivery of Viking Vela represents a strategic expansion of Viking's premium cruise fleet, but has immediate financial impact. While the addition enhances revenue capacity with 998 new guest slots, the vessel was likely already factored into market expectations and capital expenditure forecasts. The ship's hydrogen-ready design positions Viking favorably for future environmental regulations, potentially reducing retrofit costs later.
The recent industry accolades from Condé Nast Traveler and U.S. News & World Report validate Viking's premium market positioning and could support pricing power. However, without specific financial details about the vessel's cost, expected revenue contribution, or booking trends, the immediate market impact remains modest.
The New Viking Vela Joins Award-Winning Fleet of Sister Ships
Viking today announced it has taken delivery of the company’s newest ocean ship, the Viking Vela®. The delivery ceremony took place this morning when the ship was presented at Fincantieri’s shipyard in
“We are proud to welcome the newest sister ship to our award-winning ocean fleet,” said Torstein Hagen, Chairman and CEO of Viking. “Together with Fincantieri we have built the world’s most elegant small ocean ships. With the arrival of our newest vessel, we look forward to introducing even more curious travelers to the Viking way of exploration.”
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. While the Viking Vela has a traditional propulsion platform, she is considered hydrogen-ready and can be retrofitted in the future.
The delivery 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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