The Stockfish Ships

Step back into history to explore a little-known alliance between the country of Norway and Italy’s Ancona shipyard and learn how their partnership involved a most unusual payment plan.

The Stockfish Ships

Step back into history to explore a little-known alliance between the country of Norway and Italy’s Ancona shipyard and learn how their partnership involved a most unusual payment plan.

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Viking: Our Norwegian Heritage

Centuries ago, the birth of the Viking Age gave rise to the Norwegian tradition of exploration. Today, Viking proudly carries on this tradition, providing a glimpse into the spirit of Norway with elegant ships built for discovery. Join Karine Hagen, Sr. Vice President of Viking, as she reveals Norwegian influences thoughtfully integrated throughout our ocean ships.

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Top 10 Reasons to Reserve a Viking Ocean Suite

Our award-winning Viking ocean fleet not only provides serene Scandinavian spaces, but also the first-ever true (two-room) suites—some of the largest at sea. When you reserve a Viking Suite, you enjoy added benefits, from more space and comfort to early check-in and priority reservations. Learn more about what the Viking Suite Collection has to offer.

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Our Highly Rated Penthouse Veranda

Our spacious Scandinavian-inspired Penthouse Verandas are 25% larger than our Veranda Staterooms, with ample amenities to enhance your voyage. A welcome bottle of champagne, stocked mini-bar, plush linens and more are also included.

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Viking Orion Naming Ceremony

June 14, 2018. Amid a spectacular celebration that paid tribute to the spirit of exploration, our fifth ocean vessel was officially named in Livorno, Italy. The ship’s godmother, retired NASA astronaut Dr. Anna Fisher offered a blessing of good fortune and safe sailing for Viking Orion—a naval tradition that dates back thousands of years.

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Earth: Our Beautiful Planet

Broaden your horizons with retired NASA astronaut and godmother of Viking Orion, Dr. Anna Lee Fisher, as she shares her insights about exploring our magnificent world—and the vast space beyond.

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Viking Jupiter Float Out

May 10, 2018. The 930-guest Viking Jupiter—the sixth Viking ocean ship—touches water for the first time during its “Float Out” in Ancona, Italy. Join Viking Chairman Torstein Hagen and Norwegian soprano Sissel Kyrkjebø, the ship’s godmother, as they celebrate this major construction milestone.

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Viking Sun Naming Ceremony

March 8, 2018. During the inaugural 2018 Viking World Cruise, our fourth ocean vessel is officially named on Shanghai’s historic Bund. Viking Sun’s stop in Shanghai marks the first time a Viking ocean ship has called in China, and the first time a cruise ship is named on the Bund.

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A Star Is Born

Expand your horizons on an elegant Viking ship thoughtfully designed by experienced nautical architects and designers to bring you closer to your destination in every way.

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Viking: Reinventing Ocean Cruising

If you prefer an elegant, serene ship ambience, more time in each port and an inclusive experience with exquisite dining and thoughtfully curated shore excursions, join Viking.

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Viking Star: Built to Be Green

Viking Star and her sister ships feature energy-efficient hybrid engines, a hydrodynamically optimized streamlined hull for maximum fuel efficiency and equipment that limits exhaust.

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Viking Orion Float Out

September 28, 2017. The 930-guest Viking Orion—the fifth Viking ocean ship—touches water for the first time during its “Float Out.” Join Viking Chairman Torstein Hagen and recently retired NASA astronaut Dr. Anna Fisher, the ship’s godmother, as they celebrate this major construction milestone.

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Viking Sky Christening

June 22, 2017. Viking Sky, the third elegant sister ship in our ocean fleet, is christened in Tromsø, Norway, a popular destination for viewing the Northern Lights—and a key port of call on our Into the Midnight Sun itinerary.

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Viking Sun Float Out

December 15, 2016. The 930-guest Viking Sun—the fourth Viking ocean ship—touches water for the first time during its “Float Out” at the Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona.

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Viking Sea Christening

May 5, 2016. Viking Sea, the second elegant sister ship in our ocean fleet, is christened by Karine amid the rich maritime heritage of Greenwich, the historic borough of London on the Thames.

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Viking Sky Hull Transport to Ancona

Ready for her next stage of construction, Viking Sky’s hull is towed from Venice to our Ancona, Italy shipyard, where engineers guide her into place next to her sister ship Viking Sea.

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Viking Star Infographic

How many eggs are cracked in a week on board Viking Star? How many books are in her Library? From available spa treatments to self-serve launderettes, the numbers might surprise you.

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Viking Sea Float Out

June 25, 2015. The 930-guest Viking Sea—the second Viking ocean ship—touches water for the first time during its “Float Out” at the Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona, Italy.

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Viking Star Christening

May 17, 2015. Thousands celebrating Norway’s Constitution Day gathered along Bergen’s waterfront for Viking Star’s Christening Ceremony, a first-of-its-kind floating concert and brilliant fireworks show.

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Viking Star Sea Trials

Viking Star navigates the waters of the Adriatic Sea. Experience this major shipbuilding milestone as maritime experts perform more than 80 tests for responsiveness, speed and agility.

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Captain of Viking Star

A Telemark, Norway native, Gulleik Svalastog dreamed of the day when he would be captain of his own ship. After years of nautical experience, he saved his best sailing experience for last: commanding Viking Star.

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Viking Star Float Out

June 23, 2014. Join Viking Chairman Torstein Hagen and ship godmother Trude Drevland as they witness the “Float Out,” a major construction milestone, of the innovative Viking Star.

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Viking Star Keel Laying

Witness the first major step in the construction of our first oceangoing vessel, Viking Star: the Keel Laying ceremony, a tradition that dates back to the Viking Age.

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The Stockfish Ships

Grand European & Viking Fjords

British Isles Explorer

In the Wake of the Vikings

Rhine & Viking Shores & Fjords

Majestic Fjords & Vibrant Cities

The Stockfish Ships

Viking: Our Norwegian Heritage

Top 10 Reasons to Reserve a Viking Ocean Suite

Our Highly Rated Penthouse Veranda

Viking Orion Naming Ceremony

Earth: Our Beautiful Planet

Viking Jupiter Float Out

Viking Sun Naming Ceremony

A Star Is Born

Viking: Reinventing Ocean Cruising

Viking Star: Built to Be Green

Viking Orion Float Out

Viking Sky Christening

Viking Sun Float Out

Viking Sea Christening

Viking Sky Hull Transport to Ancona

Viking Star Infographic

Viking Sea Float Out

Viking Star Christening

Viking Star Sea Trials

Captain of Viking Star

Viking Star Float Out

Viking Star Keel Laying

Videos

Videos

The Stockfish Ships

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Grand European & Viking Fjords

British Isles Explorer

In the Wake of the Vikings

Rhine & Viking Shores & Fjords

Majestic Fjords & Vibrant Cities

The Stockfish Ships

Viking: Our Norwegian Heritage

Top 10 Reasons to Reserve a Viking Ocean Suite

Our Highly Rated Penthouse Veranda

Viking Orion Naming Ceremony

Earth: Our Beautiful Planet

Viking Jupiter Float Out

Viking Sun Naming Ceremony

A Star Is Born

Viking: Reinventing Ocean Cruising

Viking Star: Built to Be Green

Viking Orion Float Out

Viking Sky Christening

Viking Sun Float Out

Viking Sea Christening

Viking Sky Hull Transport to Ancona

Viking Star Infographic

Viking Sea Float Out

Viking Star Christening

Viking Star Sea Trials

Captain of Viking Star

Viking Star Float Out

Viking Star Keel Laying