Viking Holdings Launches New Ocean Ship Viking Vesta, Announces Hydrogen-Powered Cruise Ships

Viking Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:VIK) is one of the best new stocks to buy now. On June 26, Viking Holdings announced the delivery of its newest ocean ship, called the Viking Vesta, at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Ancona, Italy. The Viking Vesta is classified as a small ship and features 499 staterooms that are capable of hosting 998 guests and will sail its inaugural season in the Mediterranean and Northern Europe.

Beyond the Viking Vesta, Viking Holdings is at the forefront of sustainable innovation in the cruise industry. The company and Fincantieri recently unveiled details about the Viking Libra, which is currently under construction at Fincantieri’s Ancona shipyard and is set to be the world’s first hydrogen-powered cruise ship, capable of operating with zero emissions.

Viking Holdings Launches New Ocean Ship Viking Vesta, Announces Hydrogen-Powered Cruise Ships

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The Viking Libra will feature a propulsion system partially based on liquefied hydrogen and fuel cells and is scheduled for delivery in late 2026. Following this, the Viking Astrea, which is also under construction and slated for delivery in 2027, will also be hydrogen-powered. The newly delivered Viking Vesta has been designed with future retrofitting in mind, which allows it to incorporate these new technologies as they become available.

Viking Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:VIK) engages in the passenger shipping and other forms of passenger transport internationally through the River and Ocean segments.

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