MV Viking Sea
Viking Sea in the Port of Tallinn, 27 May 2016 | |
History | |
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Name: | Viking Sea |
Owner: | Torstein Hagen |
Operator: | Viking Ocean Cruises |
Port of registry: |
Bergen, |
Ordered: | December 2012[1] |
Builder: | Fincantieri |
Yard number: | 6245 |
Laid down: | 6 November 2014 |
Launched: | 25 June 2015 |
Christened: | 5 May 2016 by Karine Hagen |
Acquired: | 24 March 2016[2] |
Maiden voyage: | 3 April 2016 |
In service: | 2016 |
Identification: |
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Status: | In service |
General characteristics | |
Class and type: | Small cruise ship |
Type: | Cruise ship |
Tonnage: | 47,800 GT |
Length: | 227.20 m (745.4 ft) |
Beam: | 28.80 m (94.5 ft) |
Draught: | 6.30 m (20.7 ft) |
Decks: | 10 |
Installed power: | 2xV12 6540Kw MAN, 2xL9 4900Kw MAN |
Speed: | 20 knots |
Capacity: | 930 passengers |
Crew: | 550[3] |
MV Viking Sea, classified as a small cruise ship,[4] was built by Italian shipbuilders Fincantieri for Viking Ocean Cruises. She sailed from Venice to New Capital Quay on the River Thames at Greenwich, London, England, where on 5 May 2016 she became the largest vessel named in London. She will sail around Scandinavia, the Baltic and across the Mediterranean during her maiden season.[4] Viking Sea has 3 sister ships, Viking Star, Viking Sky and Viking Sun.[5][6]
A car carrier registered in Singapore shares the name Viking Sea.[7]
Facilities
Viking Sea has passenger accommodation, three swimming pools, a spa, a fitness center, two restaurants and a café, lounges, a winter garden, a terrace, a sports deck, theatre and bars, and shops.[8]
Accidents and Incidents
References
- ↑ "FINCANTIERI AND VIKING SIGN AN AGREEMENT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF TWO MORE CRUISE SHIPS". 2012-12-04. Retrieved 2017-01-30.
- ↑ "FINCANTIERI: CONSEGNATA AD ANCONA VIKING SEA". 2016-03-24. Retrieved 2016-03-24. (in Italian) English-language version
- ↑ Colleen McDaniel. "Viking Sea Cruise Ship: Expert Review on Cruise Critic". Cruisecritic.co.uk. Retrieved 5 May 2016.
- 1 2 Naomi Leach and Chris Kitching (5 May 2016). "Now THAT'S a Viking long boat! Luxury Scandinavian cruise ship with its own snow grotto dominates the London skyline as she sails up the Thames to her naming ceremony". Daily Mail. Retrieved 5 May 2016. Article with many photographs.
- ↑ "Viking Sun". www.vikingcruises.com. Retrieved 2017-10-30.
- ↑ "Viking Ocean Cruises Adds Two More Ocean Ships". World Maritime News. Retrieved 13 May 2014.
- ↑ "Viking Sea - IMO 9515008 - Vessel Data". Q88.COM. Retrieved 6 May 2016.
- ↑ "Viking Ocean Cruises - Viking Sea deck plans". Viking Ocean Cruises. Retrieved 13 May 2014.
- ↑ "Viking Sea Temporarily Loses Power in Malta : Cruise Law News". www.cruiselawnews.com. Retrieved 2017-02-08.
- ↑ "Viking Sea Stuck in Barcelona : Cruise Law News". www.cruiselawnews.com. Retrieved 2017-02-08.
External links
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- "The happiest cruise on the sea " – review by Brian Johnston on traveler.com.au (Fairfax Media)
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