VIKING marked the float-out of its newest ocean ship Viking Mira (pictured) overnight, which is set to debut in the northern spring of 2026. The traditional float-out ceremony took place at the Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona, with Mira now moving into her final stage of construction. Formalities saw a ceremonial...
VIKING marked the float-out of its newest ocean ship Viking Mira (pictured) overnight, which is set to debut in the northern spring of 2026.
The traditional float-out ceremony took place at the Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona, with Mira now moving into her final stage of construction.
Formalities saw a ceremonial cord cut, which signalled water to flow into the ship’s building dock, setting in motion a two-day process that will see Mira float for the first time.
She will then be moved to a nearby outfitting dock for final construction and the build-out of her interiors.
The new ship can host 998 guests, like the other Viking sister ships in her class, and will spend her inaugural season sailing itineraries in the Mediterranean and Northern Europe.
“In our view, together with Fincantieri, we have created the world’s most elegant fleet of small ocean ships – and the float out of the Viking Mira marks yet another important milestone as we continue to grow our fleet,” the cruise line’s Chief Executive Officer Torstein Hagen said.
“As we prepare to welcome her in 2026, we are proud to offer even more opportunities for curious travellers to explore the world in Viking comfort.”
The development follows Viking’s nomination for ‘Most Popular Ocean Cruise Operator’ and ‘Most Popular River Cruise Operator’ at the National Travel Industry Awards (CW 17 Jul).
Viking has won the ocean category two years in a row. MS
