Scheduled for delivery in November, the Viking Libra (above) will spend her inaugural season sailing itineraries in the Mediterranean and Northern Europe.
The float out ceremony took place at Fincantieri’s Ancona Shipyard in Italy with the ship moving into its final stage of construction.
“From the beginning, our approach to ship design has focused on reducing fuel consumption and the Viking Libra is our most environmentally friendly vessel yet,” said Torstein Hagen, Chairman and CEO of Viking.
“Investing in hydrogen was a principled choice for Viking, offering a true zero‑emission solution, and we look forward to welcoming the world’s first hydrogen‑powered cruise ship to our fleet.”
The Viking Libra has 499 staterooms that can host 998 guests and features a propulsion system based partially on liquefied hydrogen and fuel cells.
This hybrid propulsion system will make her capable of navigating and operating with zero emissions, which would allow her to access even the most environmentally sensitive areas.
The cruise company’s subsequent ocean ship, Viking Astrea, which is also under construction and scheduled for delivery in 2027, will also be hydrogen-powered and capable of operating with zero emissions.
