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Alex Smith |
Viking and Fincantieri have signed contracts for the construction of two new cruise ships, as the cruise line exercised options granted in April 2025. The new units will be built at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Ancona, Italy, and are scheduled for delivery in 2032.
The 54,300gt ships will accommodate up to 998 passengers in 499 cabins. The order is considered as ‘large’ by Fincantieri, which is defined by the shipbuilder as an agreement with a value between €500 million ($585 million) and €1 billion ($1.17 billion).
The agreement follows the signing of a contract earlier in 2026 for the construction of two new expedition vessels for Viking. The partnership between the cruise line and Fincantieri now includes a total of 28 ships.
“Today’s agreement marks another milestone in our long-standing partnership with Viking and serves as a powerful testament to the excellence and industrial expertise of our Ancona shipyard,” said Pierroberto Folgiero, CEO and managing director of Fincantieri. “Over the years, Ancona has proven to be an indispensable production hub for our Group, delivering highly sophisticated cruise ships that set the benchmark for technology, luxury and efficiency. Assigning these new builds to Ancona reinforces the strategic role of the site, supports high-value local employment and ensures long-term industrial continuity for our supply chain as we continue to shape the future of sustainable cruising.”