23 August 2026
Fincantieri and Viking sign contracts for two new cruise ships
Fincantieri and Viking have signed contracts for the construction of two new cruise ships , extending their long-standing shipbuilding partnership. The vessels will be built at Fincantieri’s Ancona shipyard in Italy and are scheduled for delivery in 2032 . The contracts follow Viking’s exercise of options announced in April 2025. The agreement remains subject to financing and other customary terms and conditions. New ships to accommodate 998 passengers The two vessels will be based on features of Viking ships previously built by Fincantieri in Italy.
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