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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.