Viking Orders Two Cruise Vessels for 2032 Delivery

Fincantieri and Viking have signed contracts for two new cruise ships, extending a long-running shipbuilding relationship that now encompasses 28 vessels.

The ships result from Viking exercising options announced in April 2025 and will be constructed at Fincantieri’s Ancona shipyard in Italy, with both vessels scheduled for delivery in 2032. Fincantieri classified the value of the agreement, which remains subject to financing and other conditions, as “large.”

Designed for the small cruise ship segment, each newbuild will measure approximately 54,300 gross tons and accommodate 998 passengers in 499 cabins. The vessels will build on the design characteristics of previous Viking ships constructed by Fincantieri while incorporating the latest environmental, navigation and safety requirements.

The contract follows recently announced orders for two expedition cruise ships for Viking, continuing the cruise operator’s fleet expansion program.

“The agreement signed today represents another milestone in our long-standing partnership with Viking,” said Fincantieri CEO Pierroberto Folgiero.
Folgiero said allocating the vessels to Ancona provides long-term production continuity for the yard and its supply chain while supporting skilled employment.

The latest contract also extends Viking’s newbuild pipeline well into the next decade as the cruise operator continues expanding its ocean and expedition fleets with Fincantieri.