Viking has welcomed its newest ship, Viking Venus, to the UK after she sailed into Portsmouth for her maiden.
Delivered in April at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Ancona, Italy, the ship is the most recent vessel to affix the ocean fleet of equivalent sister ships.
This additionally contains Viking Star, Viking Sea, Viking Sky, Viking Orion and Viking Jupiter.
Every has a gross tonnage of 47,800 tons and 465 all-veranda staterooms that may accommodate 930 visitors.
The ships function clear, minimalist Scandinavian design, ethereal public areas crammed with pure mild and plentiful al fresco eating choices.
Viking chairman, Torstein Hagen, who’s on board Viking Venus, mentioned: “We’re delighted to be right here.
“The UK authorities is main the best way with its wise strategy to the secure return of cruising and has helped us all put hope again on the horizon.
“Viking was the primary cruise line to droop operations in March final yr and, after 14 months of holding our ships in heat lay-up, we’re trying ahead to ushering on this new period.”
Viking Venus might be formally named on Could 17th by her ceremonial godmother, Anne Diamond, earlier than setting off together with her first passengers later subsequent week.
