The Viking Dagur Joins Award-Winning Fleet of Viking Longships
Viking has announced the delivery of the 190-guest Viking Dagur, the company’s newest Viking Longship. The Viking Dagur was built at Meyer’s Neptun Werft shipyard in Rostock-Warnemünde, Germany and joins the company’s growing fleet of cutting-edge sister ships.
Guests aboard the Viking Dagur will set sail on Viking’s popular itineraries on the Rhine, Main and Danube rivers.
Leah Talactac, is the President and CEO of Viking
Leah Talactac is the President and CEO of Viking and she said “We are proud to welcome the Viking Dagur to our award-winning river fleet.”
“The arrival of our newest river ship marks another important milestone as we continue to expand opportunities for curious travelers to explore the world in Viking comfort.”
Talactac added: “We look forward to welcoming guests on board this elegant new ship as she begins sailing our itineraries in the heart of Europe.”
The Viking Dagur
The Viking Dagur features the sleek and elegant Scandinavian design for which Viking is known and is complete with industry-leading innovations.
These include Viking’s patented square bow that enables three full decks, as well as its legendary indoor/outdoor Aquavit Terrace.
The Viking Dagur enjoys the company’s proprietary asymmetric corridor layout that allows for true two-room suites and hosts 190 guests in 95 staterooms.
The Viking Dagur will sail some of the company’s most popular itineraries including Rhine Getaway, Paris to the Swiss Alps, Christmas on the Rhine and Christmas on the Rhine & Moselle.
The Viking Dagur is Added to Viking’s Growing Fleet
Viking continues to be a global leader in experiential travel and as such remains on its well-defined, long-term growth plans and strategy.
Based on the award winning company’s committed orderbook, Viking expects to take delivery of 21 additional river ships by 2028. They anticipate adding nine additional ocean ships by 2031 and two additional expedition ships by 2031.
The current orders ensure that Viking will have 114 river ships in 2028 and 26 ocean and expedition ships in 2031.
Viking was founded in 1997 with the belief that travel could be more destination-focused and culturally immersive. With a clear focus on creating experiences For The Thinking Person, Viking does not try to be all things to all people.
Their elevated approach resonates with guests and the company has received more than 450 awards to date.
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