Viking Ocean Takes Delivery Of The Viking Saturn

Viking Ocean has officially taken delivery of its newest ship – The Viking Saturn. With the delivery ceremony held this morning in Ancona, Italy, the vessel will be named on June 6 in New York City by her godmother, Ann Ziff, who is a philanthropist and chairman of the Metropolitan Opera, a long-time cultural partner of viking.

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Once the naming ceremony is complete, Viking Saturn will embark on two new Viking voyage – the ‘Iconic Iceland, Greenland and Canada’ and then ‘Iceland and Norway’s Arctic Explorer’. “We are very proud to welcome the newest sister ship to our award-winning ocean fleet” said Torstein Hangen, Chairman of Viking. “We are also grateful that Ann Ziff has honoured us by service as godmother of the Viking Saturn. Having traveled with us for years, Ann is a loyal Viking Guest, and she shares our commitment to the arts and cultural enrichment”.

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Viking Saturn’s delivery comes as Viking Cruises celebrates its 25th anniversary, following a successful single month of bookings in January 2023. Since 2020 Viking has added 17 new ships to its fleet, all of which are nearly identical in size and design. These ocean vessels can accommodate up to 930 guests, offering all-balcony cabins, infinity pools, and cozy Scandinavian interior design. The Viking Saturn features also all of the amenities that guests have come to expect from Viking, including a variety of dining options and spacious staterooms.

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