Viking has taken delivery of its newest ocean ship, the Viking Neptune at a delivery ceremony at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Ancona, Italy.
The Viking Neptune is equipped with a small hydrogen fuel system, making it the cruise industry’s first ship to test the use of hydrogen power for onboard operations.
The company said it is using the small system as a test to determine how hydrogen fuel could be used at a larger scale in future newbuilds.
Torstein Hagen, Chairman of Viking, said: “We are especially proud to welcome this newest sister ship to our ocean fleet, as it also marks a significant advancement in testing hydrogen as a future fuel for our vessels.
“We look forward to welcoming guests on board the Viking Neptune next week. She is the 15th new ship we have added to our overall fleet this year, another significant milestone as we continue the celebration of our 25th anniversary.”
The Viking Neptune will spend her inaugural season sailing in the Mediterranean before embarking on the company’s 2022-2023 Viking World Cruise.
The vessel will depart Fort Lauderdale for London on a journey that will span 138-days, 28 countries and 57 ports, with overnight stays in 11 cities.
The delivery of the Viking Neptune comes as Viking continues to mark its 25th anniversary this year.
The Viking Neptune is the newest ship in Viking’s fleet of identical sister ships.
Classified by Cruise Critic as “small ships,” Viking’s ocean vessels have a gross tonnage of 47,800 tons, with 465 staterooms that can host 930 guests.
The ships feature all Veranda staterooms, Scandinavian design, light-filled public spaces and abundant al fresco dining options.
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