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Viking Unveils 80-Voyage Ocean Program for 2028-29
Viking’s long-range schedule shows how premium cruise lines are betting on culturally focused routes and deeper regional coverage to capture demand beyond peak-season Europe.
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Fincantieri Delivers Explora III as Fleet’s First LNG Ship
The 72,810-gross-ton Explora III has 463 suites for about 922 guests and was built under RINA class surveillance with certification for polar regions.
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Viking Names Ocean Newbuilds Leda and Vega for 2028, 2029
Viking Leda will open with winter Mediterranean sailings from Greece, Italy and Spain, while Viking Vega debuts before moving to the British Isles.
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Six Cruise Ships Remain on Track for 2026 Delivery
MSC World Asia is slated for a fourth-quarter handover in France before a Mediterranean debut, with an Asia-themed World Promenade featuring a twelve-meter LED dragon.
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Viking Sea Marks 10 Years in Service After 2016 Delivery
The ship was named on May 5, 2016, on the Thames River in Greenwich, with Karine Hagen as godmother and fireworks after the ceremony.
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Fincantieri Delivers Viking Mira for June Mediterranean Debut
The maiden voyage is a seven-night Western Mediterranean cruise from Civitavecchia to Barcelona, with calls in Livorno, Cannes, Marseille and Sete.
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Viking Adds First Electric Motor Coach for Vienna Excursions
The forty-nine-passenger coach will support Vienna shore excursions, though Viking has not named its manufacturer, range or charging arrangements.
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Fincantieri Posts Record €117m Profit as Cruise Orders Fill Yards
Fincantieri’s results underline how cruise lines are locking in scarce shipyard slots far into the next decade, giving European builders and suppliers rare long-term visibility.
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Viking Libra Floats Out as First Hydrogen-Powered Cruise Ship
Hydrogen propulsion is moving from pilot projects to full ships as cruise lines chase access to strict-emissions destinations. Viking's bet could reshape how newbuilds meet future rules.
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Explora Journeys Marks Triple Shipbuilding Milestone at Fincantieri
Explora’s rapid buildout underscores how fiercely cruise lines are chasing premium travelers, pairing new luxury capacity with cleaner propulsion as scrutiny over emissions grows.