Viking Cruises has ordered two new cruise ships from Fincantieri that will be based on the previous vessels the company has built for the cruise line. The Italian shipyard will deliver the new ships by 2030.
The deal's value falls between $500 million and $1 billion.
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In addition, Fincantieri and Viking have also reached an agreement for four additional ships in option, with deliveries scheduled for 2031 and 2032.
"The new ships will be built according to the latest environmental rules and navigation regulations and will be equipped with the most modern safety systems. They will boast all innovations made available by the ongoing cooperation between Fincantieri and Viking for the development of eco-friendly fuels and of sustainable zero-emission power generation systems," the shipyard shared in a press release.
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Viking's new ships are small, luxury ships
The new vessels will be placed in the small cruise ship segment. Their gross tonnage is about 54,300 tons, and they will accommodate 998 passengers on board in 499 cabins.
“This new order represents another step forward in our collaboration with Viking, further consolidating Fincantieri as a global leader in naval engineering innovation," said Fincantieri CEO Pierroberto Folgiero said. "This agreement not only strengthens our order book, but it ensures further depth of work in our shipyards over the long term, positioning us at the forefront of driving the industry towards energy transition."
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Viking and Fincantieri have worked together since 2012, spanning 22 ships, including the two purpose-built expedition units of the Norwegian subsidiary Vard.
"Our ability to integrate cutting-edge technologies is a testament to our commitment to building ships for tomorrow, aligned with the climate challenges and opportunities in the cruise industry, as outlined in our Industrial Plan,” Folgiero added.
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