Viking has welcomed eight new river ships to its fleet during a celebration in Paris. Of the eight new Viking Longships, four ships – Viking Fjorgyn, Viking Kari, Viking Radgrid and Viking Skaga – are built specifically to navigate the Seine River, with the four additional ships – Viking Egdir, Viking Gersemi, Viking Gymir and Viking Hervor setting sail on the Rhine, Main and Danube rivers.
The river cruising season is almost here and Viking is ready with eight new ships stationed in Europe, preparing to take guests on some of its most popular itineraries.
The naming of the new river ships comes as Viking continues its 25th anniversary and a year of multiple milestones.
“As we mark 25 years of sailing the iconic waterways of the world, it is always a proud day when we welcome new ships to our fleet and offer more opportunities for curious travellers to explore the world in comfort,” said Torstein Hagen, Chairman of Viking.
“Today we are especially pleased to honour eight talented and accomplished individuals as godmothers of our newest river ships, and we look forward to the start of another season of European river voyages.”
In keeping with the maritime tradition that dates back thousands of years, Viking invited eight distinguished cultural partners and important members of the company’s extended family to serve as ceremonial godmothers of the new ships.
The honoured godmothers include:
- Alma Deutscher, Godmother of Viking Gymir
- Helen Deutscher, Godmother of Viking Egdir
- Dr Janie Deutscher, Godmother of Viking Radgrid
- Brenda Hunsberger, Godmother of Viking Hervor
- Karryn Christopher, Godmother of Viking Gersemi
- Ghislaine Wood, Godmother of Viking Fjorgyn
- Muriel Wilson, Godmother of Viking Skaga
- Kari Garmann, Godmother of Viking Kari
The naming event was executed by connecting the new ships via satellite across two European cities: Paris and Amsterdam.
The Viking Fjorgyn, Viking Kari, Viking Radgrid and Viking Skaga were docked in Paris at the Port de Grenelle, where they were named by their godmothers.
The other four ships – Viking Egdir, Viking Gersemi, Viking Gymir and Viking Hervor – were docked in Amsterdam and named by their godmothers, who also joined the celebration in Paris.
New itineraries onboard these ships include Paris: A Culinary Experience, Paris & the Heart of Normandy and Christmas on the Seine.
From now through to 31 May 2022, Viking is offering special savings of up to $1,000 per couple, plus $1,000 flight credit per couple on all 2022 and 2023 departures of Paris & the Heart of Normandy.
Plus, when you book a 2022 departure before 31 March 2022, guests can enjoy the peace of mind of Viking’s Risk-Free Guarantee.
For more information, visit www.vikingcruises.com.au
