Viking’s First Ocean Ship Sets Sail
Viking Star, the first ship from Viking Ocean Cruises, set sail on its maiden voyage April 15 from Istanbul to Venice.
From Venice, the ship will make its way through the Mediterranean and into the Atlantic on its way to be officially christened in Bergen, Norway, during a citywide celebration on May 17 – Norwegian Constitution Day.
Viking Ocean Cruises also has two additional sister ships on order – Viking Sky and Viking Sea – all of which will sail itineraries in Scandinavia and the Baltic; and the Western and Eastern Mediterranean.
A small ship, Viking Star accommodates 930 passengers in 465 staterooms – each with its own veranda. Engineered at a scale that allows direct access into most ports, guests have an easy and efficient embarkation and disembarkation, allowing them more time to spend enjoying each destination.
(Full story at travelagentcentral.com)
