Viking recently revealed that its next two ocean newbuilds will be called the Viking Leda and the Viking Vega.
Currently under construction at the Fincantieri shipyard, the 998-passenger ships will join the company’s fleet, respectively, in late 2028 and mid-2029.
As previously announced, Viking is also set to take delivery of three ships between 2026 and 2028, including the Viking Libra, the Viking Astrea and the Viking Lyra.
The Viking Leda is scheduled to enter service in December 2028, kicking off a winter schedule in the Mediterranean.
According to published deployment, the vessel will offer a series of eight- to 16-day itineraries departing from Greece, Italy and Spain.
The cruises sail to destinations in the Aegean, the Mediterranean and the Atlantic, including the Greek Islands, the French Riviera and Morocco.
The Viking Vega is set to debut in June 2029, welcoming its first guests in the Mediterranean.
After offering itineraries in Southern Europe, the vessel is scheduled to reposition to the British Isles in mid-July 2029.
Highlights of the ship’s inaugural season include cruises departing from ports in Italy, Spain, Norway and the United Kingdom, such as Civitavecchia, Barcelona and Bergen.
The Leda and the Vega will be the 17th and 18th ocean ships built for Viking at the Fincantieri shipyard in Italy.
The 47,000-ton vessels will feature a design similar to the Viking Star, which was the first newbuild introduced by the company in 2015.
In addition to the two ships, Viking’s current orderbook includes nine other vessels, with deliveries scheduled between 2026 and 2031.
Before welcoming the Leda and the Vega, the company is taking delivery of the industry’s first hydrogen-powered ships.
Set to be delivered in 2027 and 2028, respectively, the Viking Astrea and the Viking Lyra will be able to operate with zero emissions using a new technology that relies on containerized fuel.
Viking’s lineup also includes two additional expedition ships, which will join the Viking Octantis and the Viking Polaris in 2030 and 2031.
