Saturday, July 6, 2024 Viking Vesta floated out at Fincantieri’s Ancona shipyard, entering its final construction phase. The ship debuts in July 2025 with Mediterranean and Northern Europe routes. Viking® (NYSE: VIK) has proudly announced a significant milestone with the float-out of its latest ocean ship, the Viking Vesta®.
This moment marks the first time the ship has been in the water, a key step in its construction journey. Like all Viking ocean vessels, the Viking Vesta® is classified as a small ship, boasting a gross tonnage of 54,300 tons. It features 499 staterooms, accommodating up to 998 guests.
The ship is set to make its debut in July 2025, embarking on her inaugural season with itineraries across the Mediterranean and Northern Europe. For more details, visit Viking’s official website at www.viking.
com. “It is always a good day when a new ship meets water for the first time,” said Torstein Hagen, Chairman and CEO of Viking . “Over the last decade, we have built the world’s most elegant small ocean ships together with Fincantieri.
As we prepare to welcome the Viking Vesta next summer, as well as her identical sister ship, the Viking Vela , this fall, we look forward to introducing even more curious travelers to the Viking way of exploration.” The traditional float-out ceremony for the Viking Vesta® took place at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Ancona, marking a significant phase in the ship’s construction. The event, which signifies the vessel movin.