Fincantieri (@Fincantieri) “We are excited to announce the acquisition of an order from Viking for the const” — TopicDigg

We are excited to announce the acquisition of an order from Viking for the construction of two expedition vessels. The vessels, scheduled for delivery in 2030 and 2031, will be sister ships to “Viking Octantis” and “Viking Polaris” - both built by our subsidiary Vard - and will be built and delivered from our Palermo shipyard, confirming the shipyard's role as a fully integrated production center within our Italian industrial system. Designed to navigate remote areas and the St. Lawrence River, each vessel will accommodate 378 guests in 189 staterooms and will be certified “Polar Class 6” for safe operations in polar regions, offering superior maneuverability and stability in rough seas. Features include straight bows, extended hulls and cutting edge fin stabilizers, while ice-strengthened structures will enable safe sailing in extreme environments and U-tank stabilizers will significantly reduce rolling when the ship is stationary. In addition, we also signed an agreement for an option for two ocean ships, that will be placed in the upper premium ship segment and are scheduled for delivery in 2034. This agreement represents a development of strong, strategic and industrial value for our Group. Together with Viking, we are proud of a strong partnership dating back to 2012, which now encompasses 26 ships, a collaboration that reaffirms our commitment to a more innovative and sustainable future. @VikingCruises