Viking has announced it has taken delivery of Viking Jupiter, the company?s sixth ocean ship.
The delivery ceremony took place at Fincantieri?s shipyard in Ancona, Italy. On February 16, Viking Jupiter will be the first in Viking?s fleet to sail the new Journey to Antiquities itinerary between Athens and Rome offering guests the chance to experience the Mediterranean during the quiet season.
During its maiden season, the new ship will sail itineraries throughout the Mediterranean and then Scandinavia. The ship will officially be named in Oslo, Norway on June 6 by her ceremonial godmother, Sissel Kyrkjeb?, the acclaimed Norwegian soprano.
Torstein Hagen, Chairman of Viking, said: ?It is always a proud moment when we are able to welcome a new ship to our fleet. Viking Jupiter is our sixth ocean vessel in just four years? a clear sign of the positive response to our approach to ocean cruising. We are different because we focus on the destination, and that resonates with our guests. We are pleased that with continued growth we have the opportunity to introduce even more travellers to the Viking way of exploration.?
Visit www.vikingcruises.co.uk to find out more.
