Viking Takes Delivery of Newest Ocean Ship, The Viking Mira
Viking has announced that it has taken delivery of the Viking Mira, the company’s newest ocean ship. The delivery ceremony took place when the ship was presented at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Ancona, Italy.
The Viking Mira is classified as a small ship, with 499 staterooms accommodating 998 guests, the same as with Viking’s other ocean ships. The Viking Mira joins the company’s growing fleet of award-winning ocean ships and will spend her inaugural season sailing itineraries in the Mediterranean and Northern Europe.
Leah Talactac is the President and CEO of Viking
Leah Talactac is the President and CEO of Viking and she said “We are delighted to welcome the Viking Mira to our elegant fleet of small sister ships.”
“Our guests are curious travelers, and the arrival of a new ship allows us to offer them even more opportunities to explore the world in Viking comfort. We look forward to welcoming guests on board the Viking Mira during her inaugural season and for many years ahead.”
The Viking Mira
The delivery of the Viking Mira represents another Viking milestone as the company expands its award-winning ocean fleet. The company is also advancing next-generation propulsion technologies with its next ocean ship, the Viking Libra®.
The Viking Libra is the world’s first hydrogen-powered cruise ship capable of operating with zero emissions. The groundbreaking vessel is now under construction at Fincantieri’s Ancona shipyard.
The Viking Libra is scheduled for delivery in November 2026 and features a propulsion system based partially on liquefied hydrogen and fuel cells. Viking’s subsequent ocean ship, the Viking Astrea, which is scheduled for delivery in 2027, will also be hydrogen-powered.
The Viking Mira has been carefully designed with the future in mind, ensuring that she can be retrofitted to incorporate these new technologies as they become available.
Viking Continues to Expand
Viking remains committed to its well-defined, long-term growth plans and is dedicated to its strategy as it remains an influential global leader in experiential travel.
Based on Viking’s committed orderbook, the company expects to take delivery of 24 additional river ships by 2028, nine additional ocean ships by 2031 and two additional expedition ships by 2031.
With these orders, Viking will have 114 river ships in 2028 and 26 ocean and expedition ships in 2031.
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