Fincantieri & Viking Partner for Two New Cruise Ships by 2030

Fincantieri has announced the signing of contracts with Viking to build two new cruise ships, continuing their ongoing partnership. These vessels will be modeled after previous ships Fincantieri has constructed for Viking.

The two new ships are set to be delivered in 2030, each with a gross tonnage of 54,300 and the capacity to accommodate 998 guests.

In addition to this, Fincantieri and Viking have also reached an agreement for the option of constructing four more ships, with deliveries slated for 2031 and 2032.

Pierroberto Folgiero, CEO and Managing Director of Fincantieri, stated: “This new order represents another step forward in our collaboration with Viking, further consolidating Fincantieri as a global leader in naval engineering innovation. This agreement not only strengthens our order book, but it ensures further depth of work in our shipyards over the long term, positioning us at the forefront of driving the industry towards energy transition. Our ability to integrate cutting-edge technologies is a testament to our commitment to building ships for tomorrow, aligned with the climate challenges and opportunities in the cruise industry, as outlined in our Industrial Plan.”

This agreement highlights the longstanding partnership between Fincantieri and Viking, which dates back to 2012. To date, the collaboration has led to the construction of 22 ships, including two specialized expedition vessels built by Viking's Norwegian subsidiary, Vard.