“Viking Vela”, the first of a new series of cruise ships that Fincantieri is building for the shipowner - Viking, has been delivered at the yard in Ancona.
The unit is placed in the small cruise ship segment. She has a gross tonnage of about 54,300 tons, is equipped with 499 cabins and is able to accommodate 998 passengers on board.
Navigation and safety regulations
Viking Vela is the 13th ship delivered to Viking by the Fincantieri Group, including the two expedition cruise vessels built by the Norwegian subsidiary - Vard.
Considering the ships ordered to date, and the contracts and options agreements signed in the last months whose finalisation is subject to access to financing as per industry practice, the strong and long-lasting relationship between Fincantieri and Viking encompasses 26 ships.
The Viking ships are built according to the latest navigation and safety regulations, and are equipped with high-efficiency engines and systems that minimise the pollution of exhaust gases, and that meet the strictest environmental regulations.
