Viking Ocean Cruises’ second ocean vessel, Viking Sea, touched water for the first time last week, indicating she’s almost ready to welcome her first lot of cruisers.
The 930-passenger ship floated out of the Italian shipyard on Thursday for her first set of sea trials.
Viking Sea is scheduled to join Viking’s first ocean ship, Viking Star early next year. She will be followed by the company’s third ship, Viking Sky, which is current under construction and will debut in 2017.
All three vessels will be used on routes in Scandinavia and the Baltic as well as the Western and Eastern Mediterranean.
“Having just celebrated the launch of our first ocean cruise ship, we are pleased at the positive reviews she is receiving from our guests and travel industry partners.”
Torstein Hagen, Viking Cruises Founder & Chairman
“We have no doubt that her sister ship, Viking Sea, will be met with the same reception upon her debut next autumn.”
In addition to the float out, the company also revealed Karine Hagen, Viking’s Senior VP of Product, will be godmother to Viking Sea when she launches next year.
Features onboard all three vessels include all Veranda staterooms measuring from 270 sq. ft. There’s also the 14 Explorer Suites, which are two-room suites ranging from 757 to 1,163 sq. ft. that offer sweeping views from wraparound private verandas as well as the most amenities and privileges of any category onboard.
Guests will have access to two pools including the Infinity Pool off the stern or they can relax like a Viking in the Snow Grotto.
There’s a number of food outlets such as The Restaurant and the World Café, serving a variety of global cuisines and regional specialties and Mamsen’s, which serves Norwegian deli-style fare.
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Last month, two consultants from MTA were among the first sail the seas like a Viking during a famil. Click here to read about their experience.